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Welcome to First Christian Reformed Church

20 Bly Street Waupun, WI 53963

920-324-2898 firstcrcwaupunwi@juno.com

www.waupuncrc.com CCLI License 1865451

Pastor Craig Van Hill pastorvanhill@gmail.com

Home: 920-324-2249 Cell: 920-319-1156

Pastor Norman Haan revh@centurytel.net

Home: 920-928-6488 Cell: 920- 296-9935

With the help and presence of our living Lord, we seek to energize and transform lives and maintain the essence of the historic Reformed faith in our worship, service, and fellowship; and to pass on our faith to others.

Accompanist Laura Ten Pass

Children & Worship Teacher: Dominique Van Hill Helpers: Adam Venhuizen Cody Zonnefeld

Fellowship Coffee Jim & Lois Groenewold

Greeters Dale, Laurel, Seth, Austin, Collin, Annika, & Annalyse Huizenga

Nursery Keith & Laura Venhuizen Hollie Ten Pass

Sound System Glen Greenfield

Transportation Percy De Vries (324-4678) Glen Greenfield (346-5152)

Ushers Jordan De Jager Seth Huizenga Don Pausma Dave Rens

Video Projection Lois Mulder

Missionary Letters Dave V. to Daryl Pfantz

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Harry V. to Brother Bob

Jon V. to Chaplain Peter

+Please pray especially for this

missionary family this week.

9:30 AM Worship (*Please stand if you are able)

Prelude

Call to Worship

*Songs of Praise: “This is the Day” R209 (right into) “Let There Be Praise” R211

*God’s Greeting

*We Greet Each Other

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Song of Preparation: “Send Out Your Light and Your Truth" G165 vs. 1

(Children ages 3 years through 4th grade

may come forward for the Children’s Message during the song.)

Children’s Message

(Afterwards, children ages 3-6 may leave for Children’s Worship in the upstairs Youth Room.)

Song: "Send Out Your Light and Your Truth" G165 vs. 2

Congregational Prayer led by Al Venhuizen

*Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

We Study God’s Word: "Being the Lighthouse"

Prayer

*Response in Song: "O Son of God the Father" G368 vs. 1-3

Offertory Prayer

Offering for Faith Promise

*Benediction

*Parting Song: “May the Mind of Christ, My Savior” R568 vs. 1 & 6

*Postlude

Accompanist Laura Ten Pass

Greeters Dale, Jean, Tyler, Luke, & Claire Jansen

Library Sandy Greenfield Jan De Vries Nancy Wierenga

Nursery Jenna Hofman Lori Venhuizen Mikayla Zonnefeld

Sound System Glen Greenfield

Transportation Percy De Vries (324-4678) Glen Greenfield (346-5152)

Video Projection Lois Mulder

6:50 PM Worship (*Please stand if you are able)

Time of Praise led by Teen Praise

Prayers of the People led by Ken Homan

Offering for Crossroad Bible Institute

*We Study God’s Word: I Samuel 12:1 – 13:15

*Song of Response: “Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated” R597 vs.1, 2, 5, 6

*Affirmation of Our Faith: Belgic Confession, Article 7, G821

*Benediction

*Doxology: “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” G638

*Postlude

Welcome

We welcome our visitors and hope that you enjoy worshiping with us. If you are presently seeking a church home, we welcome you to join our fellowship. If you would like further information about our church, check out our website at www.waupuncrc.com or contact Pastor Craig (324-2249) or the church office (324-2898).

The songs and responsive readings will be displayed on the video screens, but feel free to use the hymnals if you wish. The Celebration Hymnals (R) are located under the pew in front of you.

Large-print bulletins and children's bulletins are available in the back sanctuary rack. Please feel free to check one of the “Visitor” mail slots in the narthex for additional materials.

Worship Notes

We welcome Chaplain Wick Hubers of The Christian Home & Living Center as he leads us in worship this morning.

This morning’s offering is for Faith Promise—to support missionaries and mission organizations as designated by our church Council. This fund currently supports Brother Bob’s Outreach, Daryl and Mary Pfantz (Wycliffe Bible Translators), Scott Ritzema (Youth for Christ), The Union, Local Deaconal Outreach, Waupun Area Cadets, Waupun GEMS, and Pastor K. (the full name of this Faith Promise recipient has been omitted for security reasons)

This evening's service begins at 6:50 PM with an extended time of praise led by the Teen Praise Team. Be sure to arrive 10 minutes early to support these youth as they boldly profess their commitment to Christ through their active participation in church life.

This evening’s offering is for Crossroad Bible Institute as they reach people in prison everywhere and prepare them for re-entry with the truth of God's Word and the love of God's people! (The offering for Cadets that was originally scheduled for tonight will be held at a later date to coincide with the Cadet Sunday service.)

Our Family

Geoff Aalsma was in a snowmobile accident last Sunday. We give thanks to God that the accident wasn't worse—he is very sore but has no broken bones, and his lacerated liver is healing. All of the tests look good and he expected to be released from the hospital this past Thursday. Please remember him in your prayers as he recovers at George & Karen’s.

We praise God for the news that Dennis De Kok’s brain cancer was benign.

Sandy Greenfield underwent gall bladder surgery this past Thursday. Please uplift her in your prayers as she recovers at home.

Brother Bob has decided to remain in the Philippines for the duration of his life, partly due to the difficulty of getting Neen a Visa and partly due to his desire to minimize any interruption to the Philippine ministry. He currently tires more easily but is still able to work several hours a day writing lessons for the prison ministry.

Updates: George Aalsma 382-5439 Karen Aalsma 382-0755 (Please remove their land line number from your directory.)

New Email: geokaren@bugnet.net

We rejoice with the following who will celebrate a birthday or anniversary this week:

Birthdays: Jan Birthdays: Feb

Norm Buwalda 31 Randy Ver Hage 1

Gene Hofman 31 Cara Aylesworth 2

Byron Kamphuis 31 Karen Aalsma 3

Kim Root 31 Allegra Bossenbroek 3

Grace Venhuizen 3

Anniversary: Feb Eric Schaver 4

Glen & Sandy Greenfield 5 Zachary Turnmeyer 4

Kailee Hofman 5

Word of Thanks

“Thank you to those who supported us financially and/or in prayer during our mission trip to the Philippines. We saw God’s hand of provision and protection in many ways during our travels. It was inspiring to witness the awesome ways God is working through Brother Bob, Neen, and Angel to further His Kingdom. We look forward to sharing what we learned with the congregation in the near future.” – Jack & Marla and Gene & Toni

“Dear Friends at Waupun CRC: What a joy it was to be with you recently! Coming back to Waupun feels like going home! Wanda and I want to thank you again for your faithful support during this past year. God has really blessed our ministry this past year, and there are many new opportunities for ministry in the new year. Please pray for this ministry—especially the opportunity with the Reformed Church of Indonesia! May God bless the Waupun CRC in 2011. In Christ, Pastor K” (the full name of this Faith Promise recipient has been omitted for security reasons)

Church News

The February issue of the Christian Home Newsletter is now available on the narthex counter. In an effort to be better stewards with their resources, we are no longer putting a newsletter in each box

Would you like to have a new church photo directory? A couple coordinators are still needed to make this happen. If you are willing to help out or have questions, please contact Pastor Craig as soon as possible.

Cadets will have a club meeting this Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 PM, at the CWC Elementary Campus.

GEMS will meet for a badge night this Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 PM, at Bethel CRC.

Christian Fellowship will meet this Thursday, 6:30 PM. Lunch: Norm & Shirley Jansma and Louie & Nancy Wierenga.

Church Social Outing – Mark your calendars for a fun-filled evening of bowling and pizza at Jud Sons on Friday February 11, at 6:30 PM. This is a great activity for all ages! Check your mailbox for more details. Please sign up in the narthex by next Sunday. Contact Steve or Melissa with questions.

School Notes

CWC Small Bible Study Group #4 will be hosting a fundraiser for Megan Nighbor, a 10 yr. old girl from Markesan. Megan has a rare aging disease called Progeria. This fundraiser is to help the family with medical costs for Megan as she goes to Boston a few times a year to see a specialist and has many medicines to slow the aging process. This will take place this Tuesday, February 1, at the CWC girls’ basketball game against Markesan. Please come support this special event with a tasty walking taco, a loaded baked potato, or a scrumptious hot fudge brownie sundae.

Community Happenings

Apartment Caretaker Needed: Please see the bulletin board if you are interested in this part-time job in Waupun.

Classis Wisconsin requests all students within our Classis who would like to receive classical aid to contact any member of our Classical Ministry Team for an application: Pastor Dave Dykstra, pastor@bdcrc.org, (920) 887-8577; Pastor Mike Winnowski, mwinnowski@gmail.com, (608) 251-0860; Pastor Doug Alderink, racinecrc@netzero.com, (262) 634-8023. Applications must be received by tomorrow.

Brrr… It’s cold out! Come warm up at Trinity's Pork Chop Supper this Saturday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM to raise funds for this year's mission trip to Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. Tickets in advance are $8.50 per person and the meal

includes a pork chop, baked potato, corn, applesauce, roll, and dessert. Tickets are available by calling Trinity Reformed Church (324-2400) or Jim Nummerdor (324-3264).

Order a Singing Valentine for your special loved one. Youth For Christ will send a Barbershop Quartet (men or women) to an office, home, classroom restaurant….or anyplace in Waupun or Fond du Lac on Valentine’s Day (Monday, February 14). The quartet will arrive unannounced and search out the person, sing two “special” love songs, and present your “sweetheart” a long-stemmed rose, a box of chocolates, a card which names the sender, and a Polaroid photo with the quartet. All for only $40! Call the YFC office at 923-1416 or fill out the online form at www.fdlyfc.org by Thursday, February 10, to reserve your Valentine.

The Union/Campus Life is hosting a Valentine’s Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Monday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day), at The Union Youth Center from 5:00-7:00

PM. The cost is a free will gift. All proceeds will go to sending students to YFCamp and other Campus Life trips and activities.

“Voices through the Fence” is a production by the Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre based on several works reflecting the inspiration of faith experienced by inmates from Fox Lake Correctional and the John C. Burke Center. Designed to raise social consciousness, this production will be held Friday and Saturday, February 11 and 12, at 7:00 PM at the Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre (219 N. Spring Street). Tickets are $6.00 and are available at Rechek's Food Pride. Suggested ages for this inspirational and entertaining experience is 12 year olds through adult

SAVE THE DATE: Mark you calendars for Tuesday, April 12, for the 21st Annual Bethany Banquet held at Central Wisconsin Christian School. There will be special music for your enjoyment as well as a delicious meal served. The purpose of this banquet is to raise support for Bethany Christian Services, an adoption and family services organization. Watch for more details to follow.

Around the World

CRWRC Responds to Monsoons in Sri Lanka - Heavy monsoon rains have affected more than one million people in Sri Lanka. Currently 200,000 people are displaced from their homes and living in temporary camps. CRWRC is coordinating with ZOA Refugee Care and LEADS (a Christian partner based in Sri Lanka) to provide emergency food and non-food aid to thousands of families. Your prayers and donations are urgently needed. Please mark your gift “Sri Lanka Floods 2011” and place it in any offering.

Launching & Landing Successfully: Short Term Missions. In this webinar held at noon (EST) this Wednesday learn how an effective orientation AND debriefing can keep your short-term missions experience from a bumpy landing. Many practical tips, tools, and resource referrals will be shared. Presented by Trish De Jong, CRWM Missions Resource Consultant. Register at www.crcna.org/MissionWebinars.

CRCNA Position Opening - The Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) has re-opened its search for a full-time Director of Advancement with Home Missions, a ministry of the CRCNA. This position is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and will give leadership to the advancement efforts on behalf of Home Missions including oversight of all fundraising, church relations and communication efforts. For more information or to apply visit www.crcna.org/pages/opportunities.cfm by February 10.

Volunteer with the CRC! - Current opportunities include a Missionary intern/volunteer in Mexico and a Special Needs Assistant in Nicaragua, both with CRWM, as well as a Nutritional Health Educator in Honduras and a Children's Program Assistant to work with orphans in Malawi with CRWRC. For details and a full list of other opportunities, please visit www.crcna.org/servicelink.

Calendar

Today: 8:15 AM 11th/12

th Catechism

8:45 AM First Fellowship 9:30 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM 4K-10

th Sunday School & Catechism

6:50 PM Evening Worship Wed: 9:30 AM Coffee Break & Story Hour @ Bethel CRC 6:30 PM Coffee Break @ Bethel CRC 6:30 PM Cadets @ CWC Elementary Campus 6:30 PM GEMS @ Bethel CRC 7:00 PM Youth Group hangout @ Dan & Gladys’ Thu: 6:30 PM Christian Fellowship Next Sun: 8:15 AM 11

th/12

th Catechism

8:45 AM First Fellowship

Next Week

Accompanist Brenda Hofman

Children & Worship Teacher: Beth Andrew Helpers: Trevor Zonnefeld Breanna Smits

Fellowship Coffee Denny & Nancy Vande Berg

Greeters AM – Norm & Shirley Jansma PM – Byron & Kathy Kamphuis

Library Angela Buwalda Faith Miedema Marge Vande Streek

Musical Praise Toni Hofman

Nursery AM – Scott & Jen Ritzema Becca Smits PM – Tabbie Vander Werff Bonnie Vander Berg Whitney Wierenga

Offering AM – Local Budget PM – Education Fund

Pastoral Prayer Brian O’Donovan

Sound System Pete Vander Werff

Transportation Jim Groenewold (520-0055) Randy Kamphuis (324-2160)

Ushers Randy Kamphuis Noah Mulder Brian O’Donovan Thomas Venhuizen

Video Projection Marla De Jager

Prayer List

Shut-Ins

Gerald Bossenbroek Clayton Buteyn Bea Heideman Junice Kamphuis Eugene Kikkert Millie Kuiper Josie Looman Wilma Navis Minnie Tobak

Health

Geoff Aalsma as he recovers from his snowmobile accident.

Allegra Bossenbroek’s niece, Nancy, who underwent a painful intestinal surgery. Pray for relief from pain and for healing.

Sandy Greenfield as she recovers from gall bladder surgery.

Arky Navis’ sister (Pat Wetzel) and Nancy Vande Berg’s sister (Sandy De Maa) as they deal with cancer.

Comfort and relief from pain for Harry Homan and Nancy Wierenga.

Brother Bob as his health is declining.

Dewey & Don Pausma’s brother-in-law, Hank Den Hollander, as he deals with Leukemia.

Military

Larry & Trix Daane’s grandson, Jeff Daane (NAS Pensacola, FL)

Sam Daane (Beal AFB, CA)

Jack & Marla De Jager’s nephew, Jonathan Sturing (Fort Carson, CO)

Chaplain Peter Hofman (Afghanistan)

Marge Vande Streek’s grandson, Brian Vande Streek (Afghanistan)

Louie & Nancy Wierenga’s grandson, Devin Terry (Guam)

Praise

We praise the Lord that Dennis De Kok’s brain cancer was benign.

Thanks for the Lord’s provisions and protection for Jack & Marla and Gene & Toni during their recent mission trip to the Philippines.

Requests

Charlene Miller’s daughter, Julie, who was diagnosed with a brain disease and Julie’s son, Kyle, who has an eye disease that could cause blindness.

On the 2011 HIV and AIDS Tour to Malawi and Kenya you’ll experience firsthand what CRWRC is doing to stop the spread of AIDS, and connect with people, families, and communities who are eager to share their experiences with you. The result? You’ll discover hope—and be encouraged to take action on AIDS in your own community and around the world. This two-week journey will take you, accompanied by three CRWRC partner staff, to church services where congregants are tested for HIV, to village health clinics, to homes where CRWRC’s trained health assistants care for people living with AIDS and give respite to caregivers, and to communities where neighbors support neighbors with communitywide compassion. Find out for yourself the amazing ways that God is working in the lives of people living with AIDS in Africa. It will change your life.

Sign up or find out more at crwrc.org/discoverytour.

CRWRC presents HIV and AIDS Tour to Malawi and Kenya

March 19-April 1, 2011