04-03-16 bulletin

First Christian Reformed Churchof Seattle

April 3, 2016Worship Service: 10:00 a.m.

Welcome

Pastor: Brian TurnbullMessage: “Mustard Seed (and Other)”

FirstChristianReformedChurchof Seattle

God is calling us to be a church marked by: Loving God Connecting People Transforming our World

For more information, contact the Church Office 206.364.3021 [email protected]

TodayNursery: The Nursery is available downstairs for children (newborn–age 3) during the morning service.

Children’s Church (ages 4-8) meets today. Teachers and helpers will be in the lobby area to meet you.

Two Offerings: During this coming week, please prepare your heart to hear the Lord’s direction on how He would want you to give for the two offerings next Sunday. The first one will be directed toward our Local Operating Budget (LOB), and the second Benevolence offering will go to CareNet/Life Choices ministry. Thank you for being a prayerful and generous church body!

Communion: Today we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper together. We welcome you

to the table, whether you are a member or visitor, if you have searched your heart and can make the following statements:

• I recognize that I am a sinner and I am genuinely sorry for all my sins.

• I trust in Jesus Christ as my only Savior and Lord, and I earnestly desire to live my life in obedience to him.

• I have made public profession of faith in Jesus Christ, and I am a member in good standing of His church.

Cookie Social: We will enjoy our monthly cookie

social after the morning service. Thanks to those of you who brought treats to share.

VolunteersThanks to those who are serving in volunteer roles:

Greeters

Today Karen HeysChris Kredit

Next Week Carol DeKoekkoekMike Vedders

Welcome Center

April George & Ervie Klungel

Coffee Set-Up

April Steve DeKoekkoekJohn DeKoekkoek

Coffee Clean-Up

Today Debbie Mercado

Next Week To be determined

Nursery (Newborn - age 3)

TodayErika BakkerDenise EinfeldDylan Vedders

Next WeekChris KreditDora van der Giessen Geneva Boersema

Children’s Church (ages 4-8)

TodayGregg BoerEd EinfeldCarissa Nyland

Next WeekDrew BakkerGregg BoerKyle Einfeld

Formal Discussion - Women in Office The Council is offering

one last opportunity to participate in the discussion before the vote on 4/10. We will meet today after the service and the Cookie Social. Grab a cookie and some coffee —and join us!

For more information, contact the Church Office 206.364.3021 [email protected] 3

Order of Worship

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

* Call To Worship Here I Am to Worship

* God’s Greeting

* Songs of Praise & Commitment Crown Him With Many Crowns #410 Because He Lives All Hail King Jesus You Are My King (Amazing Love)

Tithes & Offerings Prayer Offering Local Operating Budget Offertory: Seek Ye First #209

Children ages 4-8 may be dismissed for Children’s Church

Congregational Prayer

Scripture Mark 4:26-34

Message “Mustard Seed (and Other)” Brian Turnbull

Communion

Benevolence Offering CareNet/Life Choices Ministry

* God’s Parting Blessing

* Closing Song The Trees of the Field #197

Postlude

Prayer Support: Immediately after the service, the Pastor and Elders are available at the front to pray with and for you.

* Please stand if you are able Offering schedules are available on the table in the foyer


Congregational Vote - Women in OfficeThe Council will be bringing the following motion to the congregation for official vote

on Sunday, April 10:We open all offices in the church to everyone gifted to serve—both male and female.

Because of the importance of this issue, the Council has determined that this motion will only be approved by a super-majority of 67%. The Council is offering one last opportunity for discussion on this issue preceding the vote:

Today, April 3 - Formal meeting following the service in the Sanctuary

If you are unable to attend the official vote on April 10, you may send an absentee ballot to the Church Office on or before that date. Absentee ballots are available in the Foyer, and must be accompanied by a signature either on the ballot or the containing envelope. Please pray for God’s wisdom and guidance as we consider this issue as a church body.

GEMS Leaders NeededImagine this ... sharing your love for God by developing significant relationships with energetic girls who love Him too!

GEMS is looking for godly mentors to nurture, teach, guide, enjoy, and model Christ-like love for our girls. Please contact the Church Office for more information or to sign up for this dynamic ministry.

AnnouncementsAttention all ladies! The Deacons are planning a great event for all the women in our church. Not only will we enjoy awesome food, fun and fellowship

with each other—this is designed to be an outreach event so you can invite guests to come with you.

Saturday, April 16 1:00 p.m. Multi-Purpose Room

We will have a guest speaker, and also plan a surprise or two! This will be a fun opportunity for women of all ages to get to know each other better and establish new relationships.

Please RSVP with the Church Office to let us know how many will be in your party. There is also an RSVP box located in the Foyer for your convenience. Hope to see you there!

Directory UpdateJohn Katte, a former member of our church, will be turning 90 years old on April 23.

He now lives alone in Sequim, and would love to hear from folks at First CRC.

You may contact the Church Office to get his address and telephone number.

Thank you for reaching out to this long-time friend of our church.


National Day of Prayer - May 5 @ 7pm

Join with us to pray for our community and nation

Shoreline Community College Gymnasium

16101 Greenwood Ave N. Shoreline, WA 98133

Plenty of free parking near the gym (Look for our attendants)

Mark Your Calendars - This Week

Dates to Remember

Apr. 10 ......Congregational Vote - Women in Office

Apr. 16 ......Ladies’ Tea

Apr. 16 ......Couples’ Club

Apr. 17 .....Grow Groups (Adults)

Apr. 21 ......Monthly Prayer Meeting

May 5 .......National Day of Prayer Shoreline Community College Gymnasium

Sunday, April 310:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service Sanctuary11:15 a.m. Sunday School & Catechism Various Rooms11:15 a.m. Formal Discussion - Women in Office SanctuaryMonday, April 47:00 p.m. Women’s Monday PM Bible Study Rooms 201-2027:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study Council RoomTuesday, April 56:00 p.m. Council Meeting Council RoomWednesday, April 63:00 p.m. KidReach Offsite7:00 p.m. GEMS - Bible Study Foyer, 201-202, Council Rm7:00 p.m. Cadets - Bible Lesson and Games Fellowship Hall7:00 p.m. MAC Junior High Group Multi-Purpose Room7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal SanctuaryThursday, April 79:15 a.m. Women’s Thursday AM Bible Study Rooms 201-202


Grow Groups (Adults)Grow Groups meets in various homes every third Sunday of the month. We are currently studying the book of Galatians. If you would like to learn more about Grow Groups, please contact the Office Administrator.

High School Youth GroupWill be meeting the first and third Sunday of each month from 6:00–8:00 p.m. If you have any questions please contact the Church Office.

GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior) GEMS, a club for girls in grades 3 through 6, meets most Wednesday evenings from 7:00–8:45 p.m. Questions? Call or email the Office Administrator.

Cadets (Boys grades 3-6)The goal of Cadeting is to help boys grow spiritually in all areas of life—devotional, mental, physical, and social. Do not prepare the path for the boy ... prepare the boy for the path. Cadets meet Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. For more information, email the Church Office.

MAC (Made Alive in Christ) for Junior High Students) MAC meets most Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. If you would like to learn more about MAC, please contact the Church.

Getting ConnectedWe encourage you to get connected with a community group for fellowship and

mutual support. It is far too easy to simply come to church on Sunday and then slip out. We want to get to know you better, so join us!

Couples Club (for Couples of All Ages) This groups meets one Saturday evening per month from October through May. If you’d like to learn more about this group, please contact the Office Administrator. Our next meeting is April 16:HOST: Gregg & Lisa BoerHELP: Ed & Denise Einfeld and Rich & Alyce Bakker

Quirky Quilters We meet on the third Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at various homes. If you are interested in learning more about this group please contact the Church Office.

Men’s Bible StudyMeeting on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Room. We are currently studying the book of Thessalonians with a study guide written by John Stott.

Women’s Monday PM Bible Study Join us from 7:00–9:00 p.m. in Rooms 201-202 as we study “Bad Girls of the Bible and What We Can Learn From Them.”

Women’s Thursday AM Bible StudyThe ladies usually meet on Thursday mornings from 9:15-11:15 a.m. in Rooms 201-202. Contact the Office Administrator for more information about this group.


Notes

First Christian Reformed Church of Seattle14555 25th Ave NE

Shoreline, WA 98155206-364-3021

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First Christian Reformed Church of Seattle is a gospel and grace-centered community learning how to follow Jesus. We belong to a broader community called The Christian Reformed Church. What does this mean?

We call ourselves… Christian… Because we belong to Jesus Christ and want to be his followers. Reformed… Because we’re part of the historic branch of the Christian church that follows the teachings of the leaders of the Protestant Reformation, who struggled to return Christianity to its biblical roots. Church… Because God has called us to be a fellowship of his people in the world.

ELDERSEric Buist

Wayne ClousingClarence DeelstraTim Vanden Bos

DEACONSLaurie DykstraKevin HavemanHarriet Jonkman

Dora van der GiessenBrian Vander Vlies

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