MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

The Songs of Christmas

9:30 A.M.
* denotes standing

EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE

The Christmas Season

5:30 P.M.
* denotes standing

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements........................................Pastor Steve Igo Congregational Greeting ................................ The Passing of the Peace

Prelude
Gathering Songs ...................................................... Elder Ted Himebook

The Living God Calls Us to Worship .................. Call to Worship

Do not be afraid. I bring you tidings of great joy for all the people. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace, goodwill toward men.

The Living God Summons Us .............................. Call to Worship We Enter Into Gods Presence In Song* ........ On Christmas Night All Christians Sing, Hymn 227
In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

We Enter Into Gods Presence

In Song* ........................... Angels We Have Heard on High, Hymn 214 In Prayer ................................................................ Prayer of Approach

God Welcomes Us
In Scripture ............................................................................ Isaiah 53

God Embraces Us in Amazing Grace

Old Testament Reading........................................................... Isaiah 55 In Song .................. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks, Hymn 223 New Testament Reading .............................. Galatians 3:23-25 & 4:4-7 In Song* .............................. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Hymn 203 Responsive Reading.................................................... Psalm 24, p. 791

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon In Song* ............................... As with Gladness Men of Old, Hymn 226 In Giving ................... Special Offering for the Cedar Deacons Fund

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer .............................................. Prayer of Confession & Petition In Giving ....................Special Offering for the Cedar Deacons Fund

God Feeds Us
In Scripture ................................................................ Philippians 2:5-7 In Sermon ........................................... CHRISTS HUMBLE ATTITUDE

God Feeds Us
In Scripture ........................................................................ Luke 2:1-21 In Sermon ........ THE ANGELS SONG GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO

We Respond in Commitment ...................... Prayer of Application

In Song* ........... Thou Who Wast Rich Beyond All Splendor, Hymn 230 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational Prayer In Song* ....................................... Silent Night, Holy Night, Hymn 210

We Respond in Commitment ...................... Prayer of Application

In Song* .............. While by the Sheep We Watched at Night, Hymn 215 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings

God Blesses Us* ..........................................................Benediction

O Come All Ye Faithful, Hymn 208 O come let us adore him (3x). Christ the Lord!
Text & Tune: John Francis Wade, 1771. Tune: Adeste Fideles. Public Domain

God Blesses Us ........................................................... Benediction O Tidings of Comfort and Joy, Hymn 211 (Chorus Only) O Tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy. O tidings of comfort and joy.

The Lords Day December 22, 2013

The Lords Day December 22, 2013

TODAY Welcome! This morning, Pastor Steve continues his advent sermon series entitled, The Songs of Christmas. In the evening, we will hear a message on Christs Humble Attitude. 5:30 PM Evening Service THIS WEEK

ANNOUNCEMENTS Thank You From the Masons - Dear Cedar Church family, We are so thankful for everything you've done for our family during this difficult time. Thank you for all of the prayers, meals, and kind words of support. We are so grateful! A special thank you to the Cedar Girls Club who filled our freezer with meals and made special gifts for our kids! It was such a blessing on some of our rough days to have those meals! Thank you!! The Mason family Reception of More New Members Cedar session is pleased to announce that we will receive Kurtis Arnold as a communicant member by reaffirmation of faith this January. Additionally, we will receive Sarah Johnson as a new member of Cedar Church on Sunday morning, December 29th. The ministerial credentials of her husband, the Rev. Larry Johnson, currently reside with the United Reformed Churches in North America. Soli Deo Gloria! Sledding & Snow Sculpture Contest On January 4, you and your family are invited to enjoy a time of sledding and Cedars first ever snow sculpture contest. Mark your calendars now and look for details soon. January 11 is the alternate date if the weather doesnt provide enough snow on the 4th. Women's Coordinator Meeting - All womens coordinators are invited to Joan Broene's home for check up on Tuesday, January 14. Please plan to suggestions, questions and reports on what is going hour long meeting will begin at 7pm. committee a mid-year attend with well. This

OFFERINGS Benevolent Offering - Our benevolent offering will be received today during both services for the Deacons Fund. Currently the deacons fund is at $1,429.20. The deacons have set a goal of $5,000.00 for this fund in order to have adequate resources available to help those in need. Your gifts to this fund enable the deacons to help your brothers and sisters at Cedar. ANNOUNCEMENTS Kent County Jail Ministry On Sunday, December 29th, Cedar Church will host our 5th Sunday chapel service at the Kent County Jail from 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM. Please keep this ministry in your prayers. 2014 Congregational Meeting On Sunday, January 12th, at 1 PM, Cedar will hold its annual congregational meeting after a fellowship luncheon. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss and vote upon the proposed 2013 church budget and elect church officers. The proposed church budget was sent out last Sunday. Holiday Break Due to the holiday season, there will be no Sunday School classes until January 19. Midweek Ministries resume on January 22.

Wedding Shower Ladies, please mark your calendars. A bridal shower will be held in honor of Christina Hartwell on Saturday, January 18. Watch for more details to be coming soon. Cadet Snow Derby - January 18 is the date for this year's annual Snow Derby. Cadets be sure to be there for this fun day of competition with other area cadet groups!

The Lords Day December 22, 2013

The Lords Day December 22, 2013

ANNOUNCEMENTS 2014 Winter Youth Retreat - Please save the date of Feb 1, 2014 for the Presbytery's Youth Event for Middle School and High School students. This year we will not be having an All-Nighter. Instead we will gather on Feb 1, 10am-4pm at the 3 Mile Project in Grand Rapids (3050 Walkent Dr NW). Their facilities include Indoor Reball Arena (Paintball but no paint), Video Game Stations, Athletic Courts Indoor Skate Park, Craft & Project Room, Pool & Foosball Tables, and Lounge Areas. Please join us for a great time of fun, fellowship, and instruction from God's Word. Registration forms coming soon. Cadet Father/Son Campout - February 28 - March 1 the Cadets and their fathers are invited to campout in the heated lodge on the Cadet Council Campground. Good food, good fun and good fellowship. See Tom Dykema for more information. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Love INC is in need of the following items - Good quality used or new Twin Size Mattresses and Box Springs and new Pillows for our bedding ministry, new Fleece Blankets for kids in foster care (Foster Care Kit Ministry), Winter Gloves/Mittens boys all sizes and mens and womens are especially needed and Yarn and Fabric to keep our dozens of knitters and sewers supplied to meet more ministry needs. Please bring any of these items to Love INC, 3300 Van Buren Street, Hudsonville. Pick-up is available for the mattresses and box springs. Questions? Contact Tonia at 616-6623300 ext 122. Tax Receipts provided. Volunteer Opportunities At Love INC - The Transportation Ministry could use more on-call volunteer drivers, the Outback and Sorting Warehouse are in need of volunteers who enjoy organizing items, and a Graphic Designer is needed to create creative and attractive brochures, mailers and other promotional pieces. If you are interest in volunteering in any of these areas, contact Corrie at corriek@loveinthenameofchrist.org or 616-6623300 ext 118.

2014 WINTER SMALL GROUP MINISTRIES On January 19th, our new adult Sunday School quarter will begin and on January 22nd our Midweek ministries will begin. We will offer the following small groups for adults.
Mens Sunday Morning Small Group Our Sunday morning class will be led by Craig Baker, using From Good To Great by Chip Ingram. Using Scripture, personal stories, and examples from Christians who left a lasting legacy, Ingram offers practical steps for becoming great in all areas of life, in spiritual growth, family relationships, and career. Adult Bible Study Our Sunday morning Bible study will be led by Larry Johnson. The lives of Isaac and Jacob will be the focus of the study this quarter. Womens Sunday Morning Small Group - The ladies will be studying the book of Philippians using NavPresss Think Life Change Series. This study will be led by Deb Kooienga. AM & PM Mens Journey Groups Morning & Evening Journey Group for Men In a relaxed, come-as-you-are atmosphere, 8 men are invited to make a one semester commitment to a weekly discipleship group involving Bible Study, prayer, camaraderie, open discussion, accountability and crafting personal spiritual growth plans. Womens Wednesday Night Study- Come join us on Wednesday evenings to learn about the "Lies Women Believe." While enjoying good coffee and even better fellowship, Ingrid Entingh will continue a study on some common misconceptions: about ourselves, about sin, about families, and much more. Learn how to walk through the pain and disappointments in life with freedom and true joy-the joy that is found in Jesus. Young Womens Tuesday Evening Bible Study - This study will be led by Diana Sprik and Christina Hartwell, meeting in Dianas home. Womens Wednesday Morning Bible Study - Joan Broene will continue a study of the Women of the Bible and Gods redemptive work in history through their lives, using John MacArthurs book, Twelve Extraordinary Women. This study meets from 9:30-11:00am every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month.

The Lords Day December 22, 2013

The Lords Day December 22, 2013

ANNOUNCEMENTS Church Officer Elections & Nominations It is again time to elect church officers for the new year and nominate prospective officers for 2015. One man will stand for election at the January congregational meeting: David VanDyke (elder). Elder David VanDyke has completed a one year sabbatical, and has been approved by session to stand for re-election to the office of elder. If our candidate receives a majority vote of confidence at our Congregational Meeting, he will be installed shortly after the election to serve a 3 year term. Session will also receive nominations in January for prospective candidates to the office of Elder or Deacon to serve in 2015. Those who are communicant members in good standing may make nominations. Male communicant members in good standing are eligible to be nominated as follows:
1. Please make your nomination in writing and include your signature and the date. Hand the nomination to a member of session. These names will be kept confidential. 2. Each man who has been nominated will be asked to join the Officers' Training Course that will be offered in 2014. A small amount of reading and homework will be assigned. During the course of this year, the men will be asked to prayerfully examine themselves to discern whether they believe God is calling them to this ministry at this time. 3. After the course has been completed, nominees for the office of Elder and Deacon who have faithfully attended the classes will be examined by the Session. Then, the names of those who have been certified by the Session will be announced to the congregation for its prayerful consideration. Only at this point will we have official candidates. 4. Finally, the congregation will elect any Elders and Deacon candidates at the 2014 Congregational Meeting.

SERMON NOTES

The Lords Day December 22, 2013

The Lords Day December 22, 2013

SPECIAL REMINDERS

WELCOME TO CEDAR CHURCH! Were glad youre here. As a church family, we are delighted you have joined us for worship today. Below you will find some information to help you during our Sunday services. If you need any assistance, please ask one of our greeters for help. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE Cedar Church strives to enjoy God through Spirit-empowered and Christ-centered worship. The Bible is sincerely loved, and we hope that you will find it opened up to you in a fresh and faithful manner each Sunday. A NURSERY is available near the entrance of the gymnasium, but children are always welcome in the worship service. COFFEE BREAK After the morning worship, please join us in the gym for coffee and refreshments. KIDS BREAK After morning worship, all kids (Preschool thru 6th grade) are invited to the orchestra room for snacks and fun songs with Mrs. Himebook. SUNDAY SCHOOL From 11am - 12pm, Cedar Church offers classes for all ages. Visitors are especially welcome to join us! Class
Toddler Preschool & K Early Elementary Middle Elementary Older Elementary

Greeters Accompanist A.M. Accompanist P.M. Nursery A.M.

Nursery Sun. Sch. Nursery PM Fellowship Snack

Childrens Snack Church Set-Up Sun. Foreman AM Sun. Foreman PM Wed. Foreman Ushers Youth Group Meal

TODAY Grysen/Dykema Caryn Baker Megan Himebook Carla Baker Cayte Baker Kiersten Holstege N/A N/A Joan Broene Heidi Kooienga Sharon Elzinga Irene Potter Kelsey Stanley Elisabeth Knott Grysen/Dykema Paul Sprik Tom Dykema Tom Dykema Tim DeWent Terry Holstege

NEXT WEEK Post/M Entingh Bonnie Boeve Christina Hartwell Jen Coleman Brittany DeWent Natassja DeWent N/A N/A Dawn DeWent Megan Himebook Rebecca Van Dyke Ingrid Entingh Ruthie Scaturro Jen Coleman Post/M Entingh Paul Sprik Tom Dykema Tom Dykema David Stanley Matt Weiss

WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING CLASSES Age Location Teacher

2s & 3s 4s K 1st - 2nd grade 3rd-4th grade 5th-6th grade 7th -8th grade 9 -12 grade Adult Adult Women Adult Men
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Library Hallway West Classroom Resource Room Northeast Hall

Northeast Hallway Northeast Teachers Lounge

*Lost your bulletin? See archived bulletins @ http://bulletins.cedarchurch.net/ * Jr. High Sr. High
Numbers Bible Study

Rachel Himebook & Dawn DeWent Cathy Postmus Christina Hartwell Paul & Diana Sprik Marc Scaturro & Michael Durant Chris Post Bill & Deb Grysen Larry Johnson Deb Kooienga Craig Baker

Art Room Gymnasium

Teachers Lounge

Weekly Budget $3,251.54 YTD Budget $162,577.00

Last Weeks Offerings $3,494.25 YTD Offerings $164,708.02

James Bible Study Called to Lead

Orchestra Room

Pastor: Steve Igo Associate Pastor: Mick Knierim Pastoral Intern: Micah Shin Shepherding Districts Mick Knierim/Tom Dykema A-E Craig Baker/Jim Knott F-H Bill Grysen/Paul Sprik I-P Ted Himebook/Duane Saxton Q-Z Womens Ministry Coordinator: Joan Broene

The Lords Day December 22, 2013

The Lords Day December 22, 2013