Third Reformed Church

111 W. 13th St., Holland, MI 49423

616-392-1459; office@trcholland.org

CareLine—393-5574

For up to date information, including staff and ministry contacts,

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The Cross in World Colors by

Williem Bolt, Christian Licthen-

walner, Owen Green

World Collage by Paige Frens

Holy Spirit by Jack Bolt,

Harper Schoon-Tanis

Children of the World by Lyla

Dowling

World Communion Sunday by

Lorena Lopez-Koolhaas

Artwork created by the

Young Levites (grades 3rd-

8th).

World Communion Sunday

Skin Tones abstract by Owen Green

Third Reformed Church

Your steadfast love is before my eyes, help me to walk in faithfulness to you. Lord, I love the house in which you dwell, and the place where your glory abides. As a witness with your great congregation around the world, I will bless the Lord. —adapted from Psalm 26

PRELUDE Praise the Lord, Rise Up Rejoicing

Wayne L. Wold INTROIT Your will can never be denied, for you established everything. You are the Lord of earth and sky and all within the heav’nly ring. —Kathleen Pluth

CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively)

O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. ¡Oh Señor, Señor nuestro, cuán glorioso es tu nombre en toda la tierra! (Men) From the lips of children and infants, you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence them! (Women) When I look at your heavens the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them? (All) O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! ¡Oh Señor, Señor nuestro,

cuán glorioso es tu nombre en toda la tierra!

ああ私たちの主よ。

御名の威厳と栄光は全地に満ち、

天にみなぎっています。 Heer, onze Heer, de hele aarde laat zien hoe geweldig U bent! (All) O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

+* HYMN OF PRAISE Lift Up Your Hearts 1 All People That on Earth Do Dwell Tune: GENEVAN 134/OLD HUNDREDTH

*SHARING THE PEACE OF THE RISEN CHRIST

La paz de Cristo sea contigo; (The congregation may exchange the Peace.)

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison) Lord, you told your disciples that they should be one and that they should put each other before self. We claim to follow you, but we think first of ourselves. Our culture, aspirations, and self-centeredness rarely lead us to live as though we are connected to your global body. Our imaginations do not conceive of your kingdom with people who are not like us. Forgive our narrow view. Cleanse us from selfishness. Awaken our hearts and guide our principles. Nudge us to speak up for the world. Transform us into a healthy body of Christ, living for you. Amen.

WORDS OF ASSURANCE Revelation 7:9-12 GRATEFUL LIVING Hebrews 2:1-3a

DISMISSAL TO WORSHIP CENTERS (11:00)

Share your prayer concerns by using the prayer request cards found on the table at the back of the sanctuary.

Place the requests in the prayer box or offering plate.

Share your prayer concerns by using the prayer request cards found on the table at the back of the sanctuary. Place the requests in the prayer box or offering plate. Please remember in prayer those in the hospital and in care facilities.

Please let the church staff know when you are in the hospital so you can receive spiritual care by the pastoral staff. Call 392-1459.

SYMPATHY is extended to former members Tony and Elly Muiderman in the death of their son, Jeff, on October 1 in Eugene, Oregon.

PRAYER SPOTLIGHT: Spectrum Blodgett-Jan Benningfield. Shirley Japinga has moved to Resthaven Rehab from the hospital. John Nordstrom has returned to Warm Friend from the hospital. Hospice Care-Libby Boven, Frank Pettinga. Appledorn-P.J. Booi, Roger Rietberg; Maple Woods-Phyllis Mahy. Missionaries-Linn G. (Asia), Malawi Children’s Feeding Program, Lubna Younas (Asia).

As we move forward, we can continue to show the Hagoods love and compassion. There is a fund for receiving cash donations that can simply be dropped off at the church office. Please indicate in the memo of your check that it’s for Hagood family. It is common for a meal to be brought to a grieving family. This is not ideal for the Hagood family due to severe allergies. Having them control their food ingredients is safest, but there's still a way we can help provide food for them. We have purchased them a Shipt account, which allows Meijer groceries to be delivered to their home. You can add money to credit their shopping account. 1) Call Shipt at 1 (205) 502-2500. 2) Touch 1 to add a credit to an account as a gift. 3) To identify the account, use: Amy Hagood, 616-990-3058. Thank you for supporting our beloved Hagood family!

The knitting ministry is looking for knitters. We have lots of yarn available, yarn and directions are in a basket outside the library. We invite all knitters to make a shawl for church members or a friend or fam-ily member in need. Thank you.

Calling All Men! Third’s Kids Hope Mentoring Team is looking for a “few good men” willing to make a difference in the life of a young boy. We have had three 2nd grade boys referred to us who could really use a mentor in their life. Please see, call or e-mail Beverley Rannow– b.rannow@icould.com, 616-801-3190.

On Thursday, October 11, at 7:00 p.m., at Holland City Hall (270 S. river), the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony will host a program, “Holland’s (Un) affordable Housing,” to help bring the issue into focus for the wider community.

WEDNESDAY CHILDREN’S LIFT PROGRAM: Thank you to all the boys and girls who participated in our Fall Mission project, collecting food in the neighborhood for Community Action House. The children did a wonderful job talking to our “neighbors” and were able to collect enough food to fill a van! Thank you, boys and girls. Plan to join us again this Wednesday as we continue to learn about our amazing God and how we can live out our faith at “Campfire Stories”.

BREAKFAST WITH BABY: Next Saturday, Oc-tober 13, is Breakfast with Baby. Volunteers are needed from 9:30 to about 11:30 at Fourth Reformed Church on Washington at 15th St. We will be providing hot breakfast casseroles and will also need to prepare and serve food, help with clothing distribution and perhaps help with crafts for the children. This may be our last opportunity to provide this communi-ty service so I hope many of you will be able to help. Sign-up sheets are in the Gathering Place. Questions? Call Sarah Unzicker at 335-9559.

CHI RHO Women are planning a bus trip to John Ball Zoo on Monday, October 15. We will leave the church at 12:30. If you are inter-ested in joining the fun, please let Marcia Forsman known—616-848-7459.

CHILDREN’S DISMISSAL (11:00) Lift Up Your Hearts 522 God Is Here Today Tune: DIOS ESTÁ AQUI

PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION GOSPEL LESSON: Mark 10:2-16 p. 46 This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON “The Upside Down Kingdom” PRAYER FOR BLESSING ON THE WORD CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER INVITATION GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Almighty God, we thank you for our world… With many tongues, yet with one voice, we honor you saying: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. BLESSING OF THE ELEMENTS O God, may this bread connect us more closely with you and with our neighbors near and far. Bless this bread, we pray. May this fruit of the vine remind us of the interconnectedness of people around the world. Bless this cup, we pray. WORDS OF INSTITUTION

INSTRUCTIONS COMMUNION (During communion the choir will sing Lift Up Your Hearts 279 if you’d like to follow along.) PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Praise God from whom all blessings flow! With thanksgiving, let us celebrate our new life in Christ giving thanks to God our creator and sustainer:

MOMENT FOR MISSION AND SHARING THE GIFT OF FELLOWSHIP PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY Carolyn Jennings

For the kingdom of God is not food and drink, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Spirit. Let the peace of God rule in your hearts; Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, Teaching, helping one another, Singing with a joyful heart to God. Blessed is he who lives in love, For love alone fulfills the law of Christ, our Lord. Welcome one another, therefore, As Christ has welcomed you. For the kingdom of God is not food and drink, but righteousness and peace and joy; And he who thus serves Christ is acceptable to God. Live each day in the fullness of his love; Celebrate the goodness of his love; For the kingdom of God is not food and drink; The kingdom dwells within you. —Romans 14:17-18; Colossians 3:15-16 Romans 14:7, 13:10; John 1:16; Luke 17:20-21

We welcome all who worship with us and ask visitors and members to sign the Friendship Folders so that we may get to know one another. Visitors please stop by the Welcome Center and then join us in the Gathering Place for refreshments and fellowship after the worship service.

The flowers at the chancel are given by Al and Jane Osman.

WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY OFFERING: The outreach offering for World Communion Sunday will be designated for Disaster and Emergency Relief.

Please join us at Third’s Annual Ethnic Potluck immediately after the 11:00 a.m. service. If you didn’t prepare a dish that is fine, come anyway and enjoy this Third traditional feast!

INFORMATIONAL AND SHARING MEETING that can lead to membership at Third Reformed Church will meet this morning in the Conference Room in the main office area at 9:45 a.m. during the educa-tion hour. This will be led by Pastor Kent Fry and elders of Third Church. Questions? Contact Pastor Kent.

If You Desire Prayer for yourself and/or others Sue and Tom Ten Hoeve will be available to pray with you following today’s worship service. Please make your way to the Place of Prayer following the ser-vice (located in the south hallway on the main level).

ASSISTING TODAY: Greeter/Juice Servers-Bob and MaryAlice Ritsema; Deacons: (8:30)-Scott Millen, Habeeb Awad; (11:00)- Elly Ruiter, Sandy Stielstra, Jim Vander Meer, Cindy Hiskes.

CHILD CARE is available in the nurseries during the worship service. Attendants: Andy & Jane Zoer-man.

*DOXOLOGY Lift Up Your Hearts 965 Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH PRAYER OF INTERCESSION & THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

*HYMN OF DEDICATION Lift Up Your Hearts 927 God, the Father of Your People Tune: HOLY MANNA *BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE O Lord, We Praise You Benjamin Culli +Latecomers will be seated. *You may stand. Worship Leaders: Rev. Angel Lopez, preaching; Rev. Kent Fry, Rev. Kama Jongerius, liturgists; Tom Bos, prayer of illumination; Matins Choir; Sanctuary Choir; Linda Strouf, Minister of Music.

EDUCATION HOUR, 9:45-10:45 a.m., nursery care available Preschool/Kindergarten room 15 1st & 2nd Grades room 6 3rd Grade room10 4th & 5th Grades room 17 5th Grade room 17 6th-8th grades room 11 Senior High Youth Room TRC Singers & Children’s Choir room 7 Sunday Morning Live Youth Room ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES, 9:40-10:40 Bible Study: “The Presence of the Future-The Book of Revelation and the Life of Discipleship Today” Led by George Hunsberger & Pastor Kent Fry Spiritual Formation Class This class follows the lectionary passage of the day, according to “Seasons of the Spirit.” Pastor Kama Jongerius, facilitator. Meet in the Centennial Room down-stairs. Chapel Class: “Reclaiming Jesus: Loving Jesus with Our Minds” led by Steve Orlow. Next week: “Discerning Jesus in the writings of John Knox” led by Suzanne McDonald.

WORSHIP CENTER PROGRAM: Please note the following changes to the program for the fall. During the 8:30 service, Worship Center will be provided on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. During the 11:00 service, there will be only one Worship Center open for all children, aged 4-2nd grade, provided each Sunday. It will take place in Room 2 (Previously the older Worship Center room). If you have any questions about these changes, please contact Joyce Fry. Thank you.

Sunday 8:00 a.m. Matins Choir 9:25 a.m. TRC Singers 9:45 a.m. Children’s Choir 9:45 a.m. Adult Education Classes 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Live 10:00 a.m. Children/Youth Education Classes 12:15 p.m. Ethnic Potluck 4:45 p.m. Carillon Choir 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth Group Monday 1:30 p.m. Miriam Bible Study Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Ruth Bible Study at Sunny Boeve’s 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 10:00 a.m. Hannah/Elizabeth Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Lydia Bible Study Wednesday 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study 6:30 a.m. Sunrise Saints 8:00 a.m. Wednesday Morning Prayers 1:30 p.m. Rachel Bible Study 5:30 p.m. LIFT Dinner 6:15 p.m. LIFT Children’s Classes 6:15 p.m. Middle School Youth Group 6:20 p.m. Sanctuary Choir 6:30 p.m. Bilingual Bible Study and Prayer Group 6:30 p.m. LIFT Adult Classes Thursday 7:00 p.m. Special Education Ministries 7:30 p.m. Personnel Team