T H E L O R D ' S D A Y, F E B R U A R Y
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“Welcome!” May the Lord bless your worship today.
WELCOME TO MORNING WORSHIP
THIS MORNING’S MESSAGE
“THE POWER OF TRUTH”
THIS MORNING’S TEXT
Mark 6:14-29 (Pew Bible: Page 1561)
See any usher if you need a song sheet or hearing device.
Both are available on request.
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Join us for Evening Worship at 6:00 p.m.
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“PRODDING, ENCOURAGING”
THIS EVENING’S TEXT
Hebrews 10:19-25 (Pew Bible: Page 1873)
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NURSERY TODAY
NEXT WEEK
KIDS OF LIGHT
HALL MONITORS
Bethany Kennedy, Susan Phillips (AM);
Jan Katje (PM)
Emily Schipper, Jan Timmer (AM);
Sharon Sikkema (PM)
Cheryl Myers, Payton Stahl, Sarah Veld
TODAY: Todd Helder; NEXT WEEK: Brian Veltman
We express our sympathy to Marilyn Katje, on the death of Suzanna Martin, Marilyn’s
daughter-in-law. May God grant peace and comfort as they mourn her passing.
“Congratulations” to Kelvin and Kailee DeVries on the birth of a son, Noah Curtis, on
January 27. He weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces, and measured 20” long. Congrats as well to the
proud grandparents Curt and Sue DeVries on their first grandchild.
Today we remember The Lord's Supper. All those members in good and regular
standing of an evangelical church are invited to partake. If you missed this morning's
celebration, a Vesper Service will be held in the Pastor’s Study immediately after tonight's
worship.
Adult Sunday School in the Sanctuary: We will continue with our topic of “Overwhelmed”
and this week’s question is “What is your flat tire?” Join us at 11:00 a.m.
February/March Newsletters are in your mailboxes and on the Narthex table today.
Please take yours with you when you leave.
Big D.O.G.s (4 years old – 2nd grade) and Defenders (3rd-5th grade) are back in action
this week Wednesday, February 8, from 6:00-7:30 pm. See you there!
Be sure to check out today’s insert for all the fun stuff happening in the Library in
February!
Just a reminder that there will be a Prayer Shawl Meeting in the Friendship Area this
Thursday, February 9, at 10:00 a.m. We hope you can join us!
Ladies, mark your calendars! Women's Ministry Launch Night will be Thursday,
February 16, at 7:00 p.m.! Please keep an eye on your mailboxes for more information!
We hope to see you there!
For the month of February, we will be collecting the following breakfast food items for Martin
Resource Center: cereal, pop-tarts, breakfast bars, oatmeal & instant oatmeal flavors,
pancake mix and syrup. You may place your donations in the cart in the Narthex.
Architects are working on a master plan for our facilities. Thank you to all who are taking part
in the interview and discussion process.
Summer Camp Brochures are here! Check them out on the Narthex table.
It’s time to start thinking about preschool enrollment for the Fall 2017 school year. We’ve
already started enrolling preschoolers for the Fall 2017 school year. If you or anyone you
know has a three, four or five year old they’re looking to enroll in a preschool, now is the
time! Last year classes filled up faster than anticipated. Don’t wait! Please contact Carrie at
269-672-9711 or via email at [email protected] to save your child’s spot!
Our First Quarter Faith Mission Offering is designated for a local family, Joe and Jen Smit,
who are missionaries in Indonesia. Joe is the brother of John Smit.
Requested Announcement
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East Martin Christian School, located at 516 – 118 Avenue, will hold its annual Wild Game
Dinner this Saturday, February 11. Doors open at 4:00 p.m.; dinner is at 5:00 p.m. With an
entry fee of $5 you are entered to win a $50 Cabela’s Gift Card. Also enter to win a
Crossbow! The speaker will be Mark Mills, a Wildlife Biologist for the Michigan Department
of Natural Resources. Seating is limited. RSVP to [email protected] or call
Steve Norris at 269-870-0900.
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MARTIN REFORMED CHURCH
1073 W. Allegan St. - Martin, MI 49070 - Telephone: 269-672-5596
Pastor Mark Heijerman – Cell: 712-441-0111
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.martinreformed.org
WORSHIP WITH US: 9:30 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.
MRC ELDERS:
Brian DeVries, Rick Katje, Jim Schipper,
Mike Timmer, Mike Wolthuis, Robert VandenBerg.
MRC DEACONS:
Brian DeMann, Todd Helder, Eric Jager,
Nate Jager, Larry Martin, Jr., Bob Sikkema.
Life of the Congregation
February 5, 2017
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
PRAYER CONCERNS
*** Cindy Bloemsma is struggling with low blood sugar. Pray for
healing and also wisdom for the doctors as they determine
appropriate treatment.
SUNDAY
10:35 AM Coffee/conversation in the Friendship Area.
10:35 AM Children’s Choir – Three’s thru Grade 1: Meet in
Fellowship Hall.
10:45 AM Sunday School classes for all ages until 11:30 a.m.
11:45 AM Blue Slugs Care Group will meet in the Youth Room.
6:00 PM Evening Worship in the Sanctuary.
6:00 PM Jr. & Sr. High Super Bowl Party in the Youth Room
and Gym. See today’s insert for all the details.
*** Pray for Sue and Curt DeVries as Sue continues her chemo
injections.
MONDAY
8:00 AM Open Gym for Walkers: Monday-Friday – until
10:30 a.m.
7:00 PM Women’s Volleyball in the Gym – until 9:30 p.m.
*** Jan Katje’s father has been diagnosed with cancer and is now
under Hospice care. Pray for strength and comfort for the whole
family during this time.
TUESDAY
7:00 PM Men’s Basketball in the Gym – until 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM MRC Prays in the Consistory Room.
6:00 PM Big d.o.G.s (4-years-old thru 2nd grade) will meet in the
Sanctuary. Please pick up your child(ren) in the
upstairs Friendship Area at 7:30 p.m.
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6:00 PM Defenders (ages 3 thru 5 grade) will meet in the
downstairs Fellowship Hall until 7:30 p.m.
7:15 PM Second Sunday Worship Team: Musicians.
7:30 PM Second Sunday Worship Team: Vocalists.
THURSDAY
10:00 AM Prayer Shawl Meeting in the Friendship Area.
6:30 PM The Elders will meet. To request baptism, see Pastor
Mark.
7:30 PM The Consistory will meet. Devotions and lunch: Brian
DeMann.
*** Mike Grosser is scheduled to have a cornea transplant and
cataract removal this coming Monday, February 6, in Ann Arbor.
Pray for a safe and successful surgery.
*** Pray for the Marilyn Katje Family as their grieve Sue Martin’s
death.
*** Pray for MRC moms who are expecting babies this year.
*** Pray for the men and women who give of themselves everyday as
they serve in our armed forces. Pray also, for our Law
Enforcement Officers, EMT Personnel and Firefighters.
*** For those with cancer: Harriet DeVries (Joan Doezema’s
mother); Reg Iervolina (Sherry Knoper’s father); Nancy Kingma
(Sharon Sikkema’s cousin); Jared Lipscomb (sophomore at
Hopkins High School), friend of J.D. and Cristy Mohr; Heidi
Lodenstein (Bill and Ardis Doezema’s niece); Melody
Lodenstein (Ardis Doezema’s sister-in-law); Marge Machiela
(Margaret Schram and Jan Westendorp’s niece); Dave
Mundwiler, (Rog and Sharon Sikkema niece’s husband);
Jessica Parm (Michelle DeMann’s daughter); Don Potts; and
Ted Retan (Earl and Jan Helder’s long-time friend).
REASONS FOR PRAISE
*** We praise God for a healthy baby boy for Kelvin and Kailee
DeVries.
Sunday Evening - February 5, 2017
Pastor Mark Heijerman
6:00 P. M.:
We Gather As God’s People
Prelude – Carol Jager
Welcome
We Praise God in Song
Opening Prayer
Song Service (Don VerHage)
We Turn to God in Prayer and Preparation
Time of Prayer
Time of Reflection
Song of Preparation #561: “We Gather Together”
We Quiet Ourselves to Hear the Word
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25 (Pew Bible: Page 1873)
Message: “PRODDING, ENCOURAGING”
Prayer of Application
We Respond to the Word
Song of Response #371 (vs. 1-3): “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”
Parting Blessing
We Are Sent Forth in the Grace of God
Parting Song #371 (last verse): “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”
Postlude