Lord’s Day, January 29, 2017
We extend a cordial welcome to all who come here to worship our wonderful
covenant God. Please fellowship with us also following the service in the
Fellowship Hall.
Prayer & Praise
Our Worship
• Revelation 5:9-10 reminds us of the saving work of Christ and the call for
all nations to worship him: "Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open
its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for
God from every tribe and language and people and nation, and you have
made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the
earth."
Our Community and World
• Pray for humility and godliness in order to submit to the authorities God
has placed over us in the Federal, State and local municipal governments.
• Pray for opportunities to show Christ's love for your unbelieving
neighbors.
Our Outreach and Missionaries
• This week we pray for missionaries Rev. Steve and Nalini Poelman, who
serve in India out of Cornerstone URC, MI. These missionaries labor in
hostile lands amidst intense pagan idolatry, materialism, and open
persectutiuon. Therefore we pray for their protection and for those who
will come to know Christ. May God Bless the Poelman family, and the
spread of the gospel to India.
Our Church Family
• Pray that the Lord would comfort Gertrude Docter, Jerry and Aileen
Stueve, and their family as they mourn the death of Henry Docter. Pray
that the hope of the resurrection in Christ would bring meaningful
encouragement.
• Pray for Nellie Vander Pol as she remains in skilled nursing at Inland
Christian Home.
• Pray for Clarine Wiersma as she continues to recovers from her knee
replacement.
• Pray for Henry Lambooy, Parker Freeman, Herm Haringa, Laura Darnell,
Jerry Struiksma, Gerard and Helen Van Beek, Mike Pierce, Hank Van
Heyningen, Pete Koedoot, and Henrietta De Groot, as they deal with their
respective health concerns.
• Pray for Shirley Bansberg, Lawrence Bouma, Billie Anne De Vries, Teddy
Japin, Gertrude Docter, and Tina Rollema who are unable to join us in
corporate worship.
• Pray for spiritual growth for Vaan Huynh and Sam Bice, members who are
living overseas.
• Pray for the Nymeyers as they continue to make plans to move in April.
• Pray for Diane Woodhead, who is battling cancer, Whelma, Rose Castro's
sister, and Ashley Price's friend.
Our Federation
• Give thanks for the work of the URCNA Missions Committee which met
this past week in Phoenix, AZ.
Church Announcements
THE LAST HYMN this morning will be sung in praise to God and in memory
of Henry Docter whose service was held on Friday.
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL children will be singing this morning in celebration of
Mission Emphasis Week. You are invited to follow along using the bulletin
insert.
THE CONSISTORY WAS HAPPY to hear the professions of faith of the
following people: Dan De Bie, Kevin and Stephanie Durnell with their two
boys Benjamin and Deagan, Sam Kalagi, Ginger Kiledjian, Preston Kiledjian,
Tate Kiledjian, Cody Laidlaw, and Spencer Witte. We are very grateful for the
Lord's work in their lives. The consistory has also received the membership
of Seth Kuiper from Sunshine Community Church, El Paso, Texas. We plan to
hear the professions and witness the baptism of the boys and welcome Seth
on February 12.
PASTOR'S CLASS: Do you want to find out more about the Reformed faith?
Are you seeking membership in this congregation? Are you interested in
reviewing what we believe? The Consistory is gauging interest to offer a
Pastor's Class this spring. The class would start in a few weeks, be held on
ten Sunday mornings from 11:30 until 12:15, and be taught by Pastor
Falkena. The sign-up sheet is available on the table in the narthex. Anyone
is welcome to join.
FAMILY VISITING is scheduled this week. The elders ask families and
individuals to please read II Peter 3 in preparation for your visit.
CADETS will meet this Wednesday from 6:45 - 8:30.
FAMILY NIGHT ADULT CLASS meets this Wednesday night at 6:45. We'll continue the insightful series entitled God
is the Gospel by John Piper. Session 4 focuses on "Delighting in God Delighting in Us". Please come join us. The class
is led by Aaron Munguia.
MEN’S THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY - We will cover Week 4: “The Saving Righteousness of God" as we continue in
Romans: A 12-Week Study
FAITH CORE: Our next meeting is on Friday, Feb 3. Our winter retreat in Big Bear is scheduled for March 3-5.
CRAFT DAY IS SCHEDULED for this Saturday, February 4. Think about what you will bring to work on!
NEXT SUNDAY MORNING ADULT CLASS: We are discussing the appropriate Ligonier Connect series entitled Marks
of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman. Next Sunday, we will watch Session 9, "Discipleship &
Growth". High school and above, please join us for a hot cup of coffee and a "healthy" conversation led by Dan
Dundon. The class begins at 8:50.
NEXT SUNDAY is our Tuition Assistance Fund offering. Please continue to remember Christian Education in your
prayers and monthly giving.
BEREANS - we will be meeting together again on Thursday, February 9. The sign-up sheet for our soup and pie dinner
will be in the kitchen next Sunday.
SHIELD - Our next meeting is scheduled for February 12, at which we will hand out the RYS Youth Convention
Brochures. We hope to complete registration for convention by March 12. If you have any remaining Kringle order
issues or payments please contact Pastor Quentin.
YOUNG COUPLES - Our next Friday Fellowship is scheduled for February 17! We hope you can make it! If you are
able to host or provide food, please contact Pastor Quentin or Amanda.
RECYCLABLES will once again be collected by the Cadets during the 3rd and 4th weeks of February. Everyone's help
is appreciated!
ADVANCE NOTICE: March 29th will be our 41st Cadet Pinewood Derby. Please plan to join us that night.
PLEASE REMEMBER to bring in your baby gifts and/or fill and return your baby bottles (you may take another one
too if you like). As of this Sunday we are half way through our collection period.
THE ANNUAL GROWING REFORMED Churches Conference is coming! Mark your calendars for April 7-8. The theme
this year is “Sanctification”.
PREACHING SCHEDULE: February 5 - Rev. William Boekestein (AM & PM); February 12 - Rev. Quentin Falkena (AM)
and Mr. Timothy Scheuers (PM); February 19 - Mr. Jason Vander Horst (AM & PM); February 26 - Rev. Quentin
Falkena (AM) and Mr. Jonathan Cruse (PM).
PLEASE DON’T FORGET to use Ontario Christian Scrip order forms with “First Chino” written on them to purchase
grocery cards, gift cards, gas cards, and many other kinds of cards. Pick up a form from the foyer table, and use it
when you can. Thank you from the TAF Committee.
JANUARY 22 OFFERINGS: General Budget $1,854; Adopt-A-Student $851; Providence Christian College $25.
Requested Announcements
PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE will be having their annual Spring Academic Conference February 9 & 10. The featured
speaker is Dr. Richard Gamble of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. In recognition of the 500th anniversary of the
Reformation, the conference will focus on John Calvin’s life and work in Geneva, as well as how the Protestant
Reformation transformed Genevan society. The lectures will be held at 10:45 and 1:30 on Thursday, February 9 and at
10:45 on Friday, February 10. All sessions will be held in Franson Hall on Providence’s campus. There is no charge for
attending.
THE LUKE SOCIETY is coming to California and would like to extend a special invitation for you to attend our donor
appreciation event Saturday, February 25, 2017, at the Wyndam Hotel in Visalia. For more than 50 years, the Luke Society
has been partnering with Christian health professionals to bring the Gospel to countries around the world using the tool of
holistic health. Join us as we hear from ministry directors from Ukraine, Senegal and the Philippines. Whether you are a
longtime supporter or just want to learn more about the Luke Society, we encourage you to attend. For more information,
and to complete the free registration, visit www.lukesociety.org/pmtconference or call (605) 373-9686. The deadline to
register is Friday, February 10.
Activities This Week
SUNDAY
8:50 AM
7:15 PM
2:15 PM
7:00 PM
TUESDAY
9:30 AM
7:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 5:30 AM
MONDAY
9:30 AM
6:45 PM
THURSDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
7:45 PM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
8:00 AM
8:50 AM
7:00 PM
Sunday School for 3 years olds through 4th grade. Catechism Classes for 5th - 8th grades.
Adult Class - led by Rev. Pablo Landazuri
Coffee Fellowship with Rev. Pablo Landazuri
Good News Club, Heidi Laidlaw has cookies
DIGG
Coffee Break Women’s Bible Study
Women’s Bible Study- Dee V.D. has refreshments
Men's Bible Study at Flo's Airport Café, read Psalm 111 and “Psalm 111 - An Acrostic Poem About God" in Psalms,
Volume 3 by James Montgomery Boice.
GLOW, Lesson #2. Nursery: Nell, Margaret, Kylie; Refreshments - Liz DH; S H refreshments- Julie VH
Adults Class, Cherub Kids, Cadets, GEMS
9th & 10th Catechism; 11th & 12th Grade Catechism: Lesson 14; Memorize Rom. 8:7, HC Q. #8
Choir
Mary Martha - Dorothy M. has refreshments
Men’s Bible Study at Ranch Burgers.
Craft Day
Sunday School for 3 years olds through 4th grade. Catechism Classes for 5th - 8th grades.
Adult Class
Coffee Fellowship with Rick Postma from Word and Deed
Opportunities for Service
NURSERY TODAY - Toddlers: Janelle Peters, Anna Peters, Cody Laidlaw
Infants: Laura Bosch, Erinna Gabrielse, Millicent Fromm, Elle Pierce PM: Leslie Jansen, Sarah De Hoog
Next Sunday - Toddlers: Rachel Ligtenberg, Liz De Hoog, Connie Munguia, Dylan Lamarque
Infants: Jenny Vander Well, Michelle Bonnema, Natille Bos
PM: Carla Ambriz, Audry Pierce
February 12 - Toddlers: Ingrid Sterk, Stacey Freeman, Markey Munive, Savanna Dean
Infants: Lisa Dean, Rachel Rhoades, Michaela Martinez
PM: Heidi Laidlaw, Tiffany Valenciana
COOKIES - January 29 - Henrietta Bosch, Stacy Burk, Rose Castro, Lisa Dean, Jane De Bie, Katie De Graaf (3 dozen)
February 5 - Dianne De Groot, Pattie De Haan, Liz De Hoog, Sarah De Hoog, Jean De Jong, Dawn Dirksen
February 12 - Dorothy Docter, Joan Dundon, Grace Dykstra, Teresa Dykstra, Amanda Falkena, Stacey Freeman
GREETERS - Today AM: Brian Bachar Family; Jon Bonnema Family PM: Alan Bos Family
Next Sunday - AM: Brad Bosch Family; Bud & Laura Bosch PM: Rob & Rose Castro
INFO BOOTH Today - Char Verhoeven FH: Melissa Fulton Next Sunday - Dorothy Miersma FH Cathy Smith
CAR WATCH Today - AM: Tony Dean PM: Kyle De Graaf Next Sunday - AM: Phil De Groot PM: Henry De Haan
USHERS for January: Bud Bosch, Scott Schelbauer, Collin Laidlaw, Kyle De Graaf, George Hoekstra
USHERS for February: Bernie Gabrielse, Matt Gabrielse, Keith Gabrielse, Ben Jansen, Mike Ligtenberg
Offerings for Next Sunday: AM: General Budget & Tuition Assistance Fund PM: Food For Life