Morning Worship
Pastor John Van Schepen
Enter Into God’s Presence
Prelude
Call to Worship: “All Creatures of Our God and King” (PH 431:1,3,4)
God’s Greeting
- Gathering Songs:
- “Be Unto Your Name”
- “The River”
Call to Live for Jesus
Summary of the Law
Song of Response: “Living for Jesus” (PH 292:1-3)
Sharing our Story: Cadets
Land Marks
God Receives our Gifts
Prayer
Offering our Gifts for the Cadets
Listening to God’s Word
Song of Preparation: “I Love You, Lord”
Scripture Text: 2 Timothy 2:14-16, 22-26
Message: “Ready, Set, Grow”
Prayer
Parting in God’s Name
Parting Song: “I Surrender All” (HFG 408:3,4)
God’s Parting Blessing
Postlude
Evening Worship
Pastor John Van Schepen
We Enter Into God’s Presence
Prelude
Welcome
Opening Prayer
- Gathering Songs:
- “Come Into His Presence”
- “O Worship the King” (HFG 336:1-4)
- “As We Gather”
- Psalm 103:1-5
- “Bless His Holy Name” (HFG 379)
Offering our Prayers and Gifts
Time of Prayer
Giving Our Gifts for The Table
Song of Preparation: “God of Grace”
Listening to God’s Word
Scripture Text: John 8:2-11, Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 1
Message: “Of Airports & Adultery”
Prayer
Parting in God’s Name
Parting Song: “Grace Greater Than Our Sin” (HFG 105:1,4)
God’s Parting Blessing
Postlude
Calendar
January 29–February 4
| Sunday | 9:15 am | Sunday School |
| 10:30 am | Morning Worship | |
| Blood Pressure Checks | ||
| 4:00 pm | Inquirer’s Class WILL RESUME NEXT WEEK | |
| 6:00 pm | Evening Worship | |
| Monday | 7:00 pm | GEMS Counselor Meeting |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am | Men’s Bible study at Dutch Mothers |
| 10:00 am | Women’s Bible study in Fireside Room | |
| Wednesday | 9:50 am | Coffee Break in Church Basement |
| 10:00 am | Bible Discoveries in Fireside Room | |
| 7:00 pm | SHINE | |
| 7:30 pm | Men’s Bible Study at John Schouten’s | |
| Thursday | 7:00 pm | OASIS |
Bethel Family
REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Please pray for Ben Spoelstra. He was returned to ICU Tuesday and is experiencing a high level of pain. Pray that there would be no infection or other complications as he recovers from his recent surgery. Remember also Colleen as she comes to visit with him.
THANK YOU: Thank you Bethel family for all the prayers, cards, and meals. Lea is healing nicely from the back surgery and we have deeply appreciated all that you have done to speed along that recovery! -TerBeek Family
PLEASE PRAY FOR Homer Wigboldy who will be having rotator cuff surgery on Wednesday. Pray that the surgery will go well and for fast healing.
Church News
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available after the morning service in the Parish Nursing room (off of the sanctuary).
GEMS COUNSELORS: We will meet at 7:00 pm on Monday, January 30 at the Fairway Woods.
KITCHEN TOWELS: Whoever is borrowing the upstairs burgundy kitchen towels, or has taken them home to clean them, please return them. Thank you.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are in need of a few good men. Our crew of bulletin folders is down to one. If you would like to help please call Gerrit Van Andel.
FROM THE COUNCIL: Thank you very much for making the extra effort to participate in the Listening Groups this past week. One of the Pastor Church Relations Team will be visiting with us before the end of March to present a report with recommendations. Please keep Pastor’s Norm and Cecil in your prayers as they prepare this report and please continue to pray for Bethel Church that God would bring renewal and well being to each of us.
BETHEL CHOIR:
The sign up has been collected and at present, we have the following people signed up.
Sopranos: Jan H., Sally H., Beverly N., Amy VV, and Sally K.
Altos: Laura T., Jill S., Nancy W., and Edie T.
Tenors: Howard N., and Scott V.
Bass: None
If you missed the sign up, could you email Scott at worship@bethelcrc.org
First choir rehearsal is Wednesday, February 15 from 7:15-8:45 p.m.
WILD GAME DINNER: The Lynden Outdoor Club is inviting everyone to their annual Wild Game Dinner on Wednesday, February 8, in the Swine Barn at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds. Admission is $5.00 for adults (kids are free) which includes a salmon dinner for all. The doors open at 6:00 with the dinner starting at 6:30. There will be outdoor themed displays along with outdoor club information. The highlight of the evening will be speaker Matt Potratz. Matt was an extreme snowmobile rider who was in an avalanche. Come and hear his incredible testimony and story of survival. For questions contact Karl Bosman.
BABYSITTING: Go ahead! Plan a romantic Valentines night with your beloved. SHINE students are hosting a babysitting night for your children on February 14 from 5:00-8:00 (by donation). All proceeds go toward our summer mission’s trip to New Jersey. Please let Yuanita know if you are interested or have any questions.