CHURCH CALENDAR: ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday, October 17, 2010

TODAY (10/17): Today we continue our 5 part series ‘LIVING ON LORDSHIP.’ Our focus is the book of Colossians,
9:30 Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett and the adjunct book, ‘Jesus Manifesto’ is still available in the narthex. Today we will be looking at the
10:50 Children’s Sunday School issue of family, and be prepared for a surprise after the sermon. Next Sunday we will finish our series by CORNER OF STATE & 26TH STREET
11:00 Youth & Adult Sunday School looking at a very Calvinistic concept of ‘vocation.’ Did you know that if you’re a Christian you don’t really
3:00 Free @ 3 Concert Series - The Amici Trio have a job, you have a vocation? (630 STATE STREET, HOLLAND, MI 49423)
5:30 Senior High Youth Group
6:00 Rev. Dick Stravers here at First Church
MONDAY (10/18): FREE @ 3 Sunday Concert Series @ First Reformed Church (Formerly Herrick Library Concert Series), (616) 392-8085
TUESDAY (10/19): This afternoon at 3:00 p.m., Amici Trio; Tammy Clark, violin, Christopher Meyer, cello, and Lora Kolean,
9:00 Women’s Bible Study piano. A schedule of the series with more information is available at the information Post. www.firstchurchofholland.org
7:00 Missions Coordinating Council
WEDNESDAY (10/20): Save the date… a DAY LONG WOMEN’S RETREAT on Saturday, March 12, 2011. An “extra
7:15 Men’s Prayer Group chair”event. The family of First Church welcomes you to our services today. You are our guest and we are glad you
1:30 Staff meeting have chosen to worship with us. The following are services available to assist you: barrier-free entrances
3:30 Care Closet and restrooms; an elevator to the lower level; supervised child care for infants and toddlers in our spacious
REFORMATION DAY CELEBRATION Sunday Oct. 31, 6:00 PM at Holland First Reformed Church, nursery; a hearing assistance system for use with hearing aids with the t-coils or headsets; pre-kindergarten
5:00 Fellowship Supper
5:30 Bell Choir practice 630 State Street. Rev. Wayne Brouwer will speak on “Sola Scriptura and the Book of Esther: Reforma- to fifth grade children’s worship bags to aid your child during the service and volunteers who are ready to
6:00 Cadets, GEMS & Kingdom Kids tional Thoughts on the Book Luther Said Did Not Belong in the Bible”! With Richard Van Oss and a answer any questions at the Information Post at the rear of the worship center. If we can be of assistance
6:00 Adult Bible Study brass ensemble accompanying the "Old Hundredth", we will sing some of the great music of our heri- during the week, please call the church office at 392-8085. If you are looking for a church home, please
6:15 Junior High Youth Group tage. While this is community wide, the ad hoc committee is especially inviting Lutheran, Presbyterian, accept this as an invitation to ‘check us out.’ There is ALWAYS A WELCOME HOME for you.
6:30 Chancel Choir practice Reformed and Christian Reformed churches to this vesper service. An offering will be received for ex-
THURSDAY (10/21): penses; cider and donut holes will be provided for the following fellowship time.
9:30 Moms in Touch MORNING WORSHIP—9:30 A.M.
9:30 Women of Faith Bible Study (Martha Circle) Join the HOLLAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA as they present "Jazz Worship Service" on Thursday, October
6:30 Care Closet #2 21 at Dimnent Chapel at 7:30 p.m. The concert is FREE! This composition was written in 2007 and con-
6:30 Bible Study THE APPROACH TO GOD
FRIDAY (10/22): tains virtually all elements of jazz - swing, bop, ballad, and big band sounds. Composer John Cooper will
THE PEALING OF THE BELLS
SATURDAY (10/23): be conducting and soloing with the band. The HJO, directed by Dr. Brian Coyle of Hope College, is a
Let the Pealing of the Bells be a call to silent meditation and prayer as the Prelude is
Cadet Campout branch of the Holland Symphony Orchestra and was formed in 2009. KEITH WALKER plays trumpet
being played.
SUNDAY (10/24): in the band.
9:30 Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett
10:50 Children’s Sunday School PRELUDE - “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” – Johann Sebastian Bach
On Sunday, October 31, the GRAND RAPIDS YOUTH SYMPHONY presents their first concert of the
11:00 Youth & Adult Sunday School 2010-11 season. The performance begins at 3 p.m. at the Forest Hills Performing Arts Center. Barber's
5:30 Senior High Youth Group ANNOUNCEMENTS
"Adagio for Strings" and Offenbach's "Orpheus in the Uderworld" are among the compositions on the
6:00 Rev. Chris DeVos & Jubal Brass at Pillar Church program that day. NATHAN WALKER is Principal Bass in the orchestra.
PASSING OF THE FRIENDSHIP REGISTER

KIDS OWN WORSHIP
Children ages 3yrs. old through 2nd grade are dismissed
during the hymn of preparation, meeting the teacher at the
top of the stairs to proceed downstairs for a worship experi-
ence that is age appropriate. 3 & 4yr. olds are in Room L4 ;
K – 2nd grade are in Room L16. Parents must pick up their
children immediately following the worship service. Chil-
dren will not be dismissed without a parent.
WORDS OF THANKS
Dear Church Friends, We are so grateful to be part of this
loving and caring family. We appreciate the visits, calls, and
prayers. Thank you Pastor Paul and Tina. The many meals
were delicious and helped so much. Thank you to those
who provided rides for us. God has blessed us with good
test reports and renewed strength. Things are beginning to
be normal again. Many thanks. Vic & Dorothy (Kleinheksel)
Thank you so much for all the prayers, cards, and kind
words that were sent on the passing of my sister-in-law
Kathy Prins. It is so great to belong to such a kind and
caring family of God. Pam & Kirk Johnson
If you have an ‘EXTRA CHAIR’ event you would like to plan/sponsor, please contact pastor Dan or one
GREETING ONE ANOTHER
of the staff.
INTROIT - “Trumpet Call to Worship”
3ND ANNUAL GARAGE SALE FOR MISSIONS, Saturday, November 13 8:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m., Items
needed – Furniture (couches, tables, chairs, lamps, rugs, mirrors, desks, end tables, footstools), toys,
SENTENCES
books, jewelry, games, puzzles, Christmas items, dishes, pots, pans, microwaves, coffee pots, blenders,
Leader: Our hearts are ready, O Lord, our hearts are ready!
silverware, irons, wall pictures, baskets, blankets, sheets, pillows, holiday items, bikes, scooters, skates,
Congregation: We will sing and make melody! We will awaken the dawn!
skateboards, soccer, hockey, baseball, basketball, ski items, outdoor furniture, rakes, brooms, light fixtures,
Leader: We will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples, we will sing praises to you
saws, hammers, screwdrivers, pet items. Sorry, no clothes. Also need paper & plastic bags. Items should
among the nations.
be brought to church (inside doors west entrance near church office) by Friday noon, November 12th. If
Congregation: For your steadfast love is great above the heavens, and your
you have any items that you would like picked up, please call Pam Johnson at (616)546-3664.
faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
- based on Psalm 108:1-4
During our regular Adult Sunday School hour on October 31 we will be having a PERSONAL MINIS-
TRY FAIR. Learn about what others in our congregation are doing to serve others. Plenty of information
*HYMN OF PRAISE - #2 “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty ”
will be available. Who are these organizations that we are working through? What is their purpose? What
do they do? What opportunities are there for participation? If you have an organization that you would
(The children are invited to come forward during the Hymn of Praise for the Children’s message.)
like to be included in this Personal Ministry Fair, please contact Rob Buit or any Outreach Committee
Member.
*INVOCATION & SALUTATION
The COOKIE PANTRY is empty! Please share in the sweetness of the Fellowship Coffee hour and bring
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE - “The Two Most Important Rules!”
your donation of cookies to the main floor kitchen any time this week. Thank you!
ANTHEM - “Our Great and Glorious King” - Gregg Sewell
The CARE CLOSET would appreciate your donations this week of: laundry detergent, tall kitchen
O worship the king, all glorious above, And gratefully sing His wonderful love, O tell of
trash bags, liquid dish soap, and paper grocery bags. Thank you!
His might, O sing of His grace, Whose robe is the light, whose canopy space! The
chariots of heav’n the deep thunderclouds form, And bright is God’s path on the wings
of the storm. Our shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days, Pavillioned in splendor,
and girded with praise. God’s bountiful care what tongue can recite? It breathes in the
air, it shines in the light, It streams from the hills, descends to the plain, And sweetly
 distills in the dew and the rain. O worship the king, all glorious! Our great and glorious
King! EVENING WORSHIP - 6:00 P.M. here at FIRST CHURCH OUR CHURCH FAMILY
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TIME OF PRAISE JAMES & SUSAN BOERSMA’s daughter, Kristina
PRELUDE - “The Lord’s Prayer” - Malotte underwent heart valve replacement surgery on Monday.
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
GREETING RENEE GORMAN underwent surgery in Grand Rapids to
THE WORD OF GOD repair a tendon in her foot on Monday.
*HYMN OF PREPARATION - (insert) “Speak, O Lord” OPENING PRAYER
LIZZIE SCHROTENBOER is departing on a mission trip
(Children 3 yrs. old – 2nd grade may leave for Kids Own Worship. ) HYMNS OF PRAISE - #45 “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” to Louisiana with Holland Christian.
* #504 “O Happy Day That Fixed My Choice”
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION For further “Church Family” updates, please call the Prayer
INVOCATION Line throughout the week. The local number is 395-3282.
Out of town members should call 1-866-392-8085. If you
SCRIPTURE - Colossians 3:15-4:1, pg. 1144 have a prayer concern to be added or changed, or would like
*SALUTATION
to receive Prayer Line updates by e-mail please call the
SERMON - lol: Not just family “values” but a completely different foundation. *SONG OF RESPONSE - #194 “Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring” church office.
PRAYER OF BLESSING TIME IN THE WORD
SCRIPTURE - Luke 19.1-10. pg. 1017.
THE RESPONSE TO GOD SERVING THE CHURCH TODAY
OFFERING SERMON – “Zacchaeus and South Shore Drive”
COURTESY GREETERS: (10/17) K. Borgman, M.
OFFERTORY ANTHEM - “You Call Us, Lord” - Jane Marshall TIME IN PRAYER Bosgraaf, T. & J. Bossardet. (10/24) D. & K. Bossardet, R.
You call us, Lord, to be a people set apart, to feel with thoughtful mind and think with PREPARATION FOR PRAYER - #429 “Let Your Heart Be Broken”
& D. Buit, G. & J. Bylsma.
tender heart. May we, O Lord, together prove the lasting joy of Christian love. Where PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE USHERS: (10/17) H. Topp, R. Fortney, P. Mulder, S.
love is, God abides; and God shall surely bless a home where trust and care give birth to Liang. (10/24) S. Vlietstra, T. Coney, C. Kleis, M. DeHaan.
happiness. May we, O Lord, together prove the lasting joy of such a love. You call us, *CLOSING HYMN - #657 “All Things Are Yours” ELDERS: (10/17 A.M.) L. DeVries, S. Liang, J.
Lord, to care for self and neighbor too. To take the risk and dare to show what love VanderStoep, S. Vlietstra. (10/17 P.M.) N. Unema, J.
can do. May we, O Lord, together prove the lasting joy of Christian love. *BENEDICTION Geertman. (10/24 A.M.) B. VanDoornik, D. Ebels, T.
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Nykerk / 392-6893.
SERMON APPLICATION - “The Witness of Christian Love” POSTLUDE - “Thanks Be To Thee” - Handel
HALL MONITOR: (10/17) J. Geertman. (10/24) S. Liang.
P.M. PARTICIPANTS: KIDS OWN WORSHIP: (October) Risedorph, Tubbergen,
*DOXOLOGY - #808 “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
All of us gathered. Am. VanderStoep, T. Nienhuis, L. Schrotenboer.
Rev. Dick Stravers -preaching NURSERY, AM WORSHIP: (10/17) L. Hegg, M. Vlietstra,
*OFFERTORY PRAYER
Mike VanDoornik -pianist C. Doeden, A. Nienhuis, C. Tubbergen, J. Aalberts. (10/24)
L. Hegg, K. Ashby, J. Riemersma, E. Schrotenboer, A.
*HYMN OF RESPONSE - #392 “When Love is Found”
Doeden, S. Bass.
NURSERY, SUNDAY SCHOOL: (10/17) D.
*BENEDICTION
Schrotenboer, C. Tubbergen. (10/24) K. Ashbym S.
VanDoornik.
*RECESSIONAL
NURSERY, WEDNESDAY: (10/20) M. Boogaart, K.
Wierenga. (10/27) C. Lance, J. Toth.
*POSTLUDE - “Prelude in Classic Style” - Gordon Young
CLEAN UP CREW, WEDNESDAY: (10/20) B. & L.
Riemersma. (10/27) M. & B. DeVries.
A.M. PARTICIPANTS:
DISHWASHERS, WEDNESDAY: (10/20) K. & P.
All of us gathered.
Johnson. (10/27) D. & C. Nienhuis.
Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett -preaching
FELLOWSHIP COFFEE: (10/17) C. & B. Kleinheksel.
Rev. Paul Reynen -worship leading
(10/24) C. & B. Kleinheksel.
Diane Schrotenboer -worship leading
DEACONS COUNTING TEAM: (October) B. Ashby, M.
The Chancel Choir ANNOUNCEMENTS Bosgraaf, R. Buit, D. Klooster.
Cheryl VanOss -director
Richard VanOss -organist
A day trip for members and friends of First Church is planned for Friday, October 29 to the Blue Gate
Restaurant and Theater in Shipshewana, IN to see the play, “THE CONFESSION: AN AMISH LOVE PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
STORY” based on the book by Beverly Lewis. We will go by chartered bus leaving at 8:00 a.m. following
coffee and donuts at church. The cost of the bus, dinner and show will be $60 per person. There will be Pray this week for our city, state and national elected offi-
time for shopping when we arrive. The meal is at noon and the play is at 2:00 after which we will return cials and candidates as we approach another election.
back to Holland. We still have 10 spaces available. Please turn in your money (checks made out to First
Church) to the office or to Pastor Paul as soon as possible so we can get a final count.
TV WORSHIP SCHEDULE
INQUIRERS CLASS: Is God calling you to join First Church? If you feel led to make this decision or
would like to explore this possibility in a “no obligations” setting, come to the Inquirer’s class. The class
First Church morning worship services can been seen every week on Comcast Channel 24/916. Monday at
7:00 a.m., Tuesday at 12:30 p.m., Thursday at 6:00 p.m. will start Sunday, October 31 and run for four weeks. Contact Pastor Dick for more information.
 Education Opportunities: Remember there is always an EXTRA CHAIR! Invite a friend!
TODAY, OCTOBER 17, 2010

CHILDREN, YOUTH, & ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

CHILDREN:
Parents, To assist us in serving you and your child’s best interest and safety during the times that you have
entrusted them to our children’s ministry leaders we ask that each week a parent or designated adult register/
sign in your child and pick up him/her at the end of class. There will be a check in sheet at the entry point of
each classroom. Also, Please note the time changes! 2 & 3 years old – 11:00 -11:45 – in Room L10. 4 years old
& Kindergarten – 10:50 – 12:00 in Room L2. Faith Journeys 1st – 5th grade – 10:50 – 12:00 in Room L19.

YOUTH:
11:00-12:00. 6th – 8th grade in Room L23. 9th – 12th grade in Room L22

ADULT:
Coffee and Current Events: Grab a cup of coffee and join facilitator, Bruce Eckert, in the library every Sunday
for an informal discussion of current events and their relationship to our life and faith.

Fall Focus: October 10, 17, & 24

Living on Lordship: The Book of Colossians
Sermon Series & Book Study

Adult education is suspending its usual electives for the purpose of everyone focusing on one common theme
from the book of Colossians about the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ. During the Sunday School hour
we hope you will attend a discussion group based on the book of Colossians and Pastor Dan’s sermon for the
day. Please go to either Room L6 or L11 where a designated facilitator is assigned to help lead the
conversation. In addition to reading Colossians some of you may be reading , The Jesus Manifesto. If you
would like to enter into a discussion about that book as well as Colossians please go to Room L17.

Coming up…
Adults: On a scale of 1-10 how happy are you with the quality of your relationships? Are you being heard and
understood as often as you like? How much time do you spend practicing for difficult conversations? Or
revisiting those that haven't gone so well? The Rev. Randy Smit will be teaching a Sunday School class the
month of November on COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION: Connecting from the Heart. Rev. Smit
will help you to: find ways to express your self, discover practical ways to strengthen your relationships, and
transform anger and conflict. It is possible you could bring more harmony at home, effectiveness at work, and
peace in the world. Class size is limited to 16 so please sign up at the info post in the narthex. Randy Smit is
an ordained RCA Pastor, has worked with congregations for the past 10 years, and is a former Professor of
Philosophy. He is the founder of Compassionate Connection: A Formational Ministry of Peace, Healing and
Creativity. To find out more, contact Randy at 616-328-5525 or ransmit@charter.net.

SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP

Senior High Youth Group meets at 5:30 p.m. Lesson: “Joe and the Technicolor Trenchcoat” Scripture:
Genesis 37.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2010

WOMEN’S TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Attention women! If you are interested in making committed connections with other women and being chal-
lenged to read daily, memorize, and study the scripture perhaps Tuesdays 9:00-10:30 a.m. beginning September
28, will be of interest to you. We will be studying the book of Colossians in keeping with the fall focus sermon
series and book study. Any questions? please contact Pastor Mary.
 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2010

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER will be served from 5-6:00. A donation of $3.50/person or $10/ family is suggested
for those who are able to help offset the cost. This year we have a separate menu for the adults and the kids
and as always, dessert and salad bar. On the adult menu (10/20): ham, au gratin potatoes, mixed vegetables
and on the kids menu: macaroni and cheese.

CADETS/GEMS/KINGDOM KIDS for ages 4- 5th grade is from 6-7:30 p.m.

Education Opportunities: Remember there is always an EXTRA CHAIR! Invite a friend!

CADETS: We are planning out first annual FIRST CHURCH CADET CAMPOUT, Saturday, October 23-
Sunday, October 24 at the Cadet Campground on the north side of Holland. Additional information forms are
available at the Information Post.

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP meets at 6:15 p.m. Lesson: “Whatever it takes.” Scripture: Mark 2:1-10.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY on the Minor prophets will be offered from 6-7:00 p.m.

The CHANCEL CHOIR rehearsals at 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room downstairs. It’s never too late to join the
Chancel Choir. Join us this week.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2010

WOMEN’S GROUPS

MOMS IN TOUCH: Moms of children, infant through Kindergarten and their children, meet weekly on
Thursday from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. in the nursery for faith and fellowship. All are welcome.

MARTHA CIRCLE: At the last meeting of the Martha Circle those present decided to change the name to
WOMEN OF FAITH BIBLE STUDY. Any women interested in Bible Study and fellowship are welcome. The
Rev. Paul Alderink leads us in Bible Study. Women of Faith meet at 9:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each
month from September through May. For more information, speak with Adeline Sybesma, 393-0275.

BIBLE STUDY

The Thursday night Bible Study class meets at 7:00 p.m. We will continue our study of Psalms - Lessons by
Eugene Peterson. All are welcome.

COMING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31

PERSONAL MINISTRY FAIR

During our regular Adult Sunday School hour on October 31 we will be having a Personal Ministry Fair. Learn
about what others in our congregation are doing to serve others. Plenty of information will be available. Who
are these organizations that we are working through? What is their purpose? What do they do? What oppor-
tunities are there for participation? If you have an organization that you would like to be included in this Per-
sonal Ministry Fair, please contact Rob Buit or any Outreach Committee Member.

INQUIRERS CLASS

Is God calling you to join First Church? If you feel led to make this decision or would like to explore this
possibility in a “no obligations” setting, come to the Inquirer’s class. The class will start Sunday, October 31
and run for four weeks. Contact Pastor Dick for more information.
 You are invited
to witness the
Renewal of Vows
Ceremony
Sunday, October 17
at 10:15 a.m.
 Jack & Esther DeVries 4/12/1957
We celebrate and thank God for the witness of committed love, re- Donald & Lavina Barkel 6/7/1957
flecting the love Christ has for His bride, the church as demon- Don & Barb Kammeraad 8/8/1957
strated in the lives of the following couples who have been married
for over 50 years. Bob & Karen Schra 2/8/1958
Paul & Marsha Northuis 6/26/1958

Marvin & Ann VandenBosch 3/12/1946 Stu & Betty Visser 5/2/1959
Egbert & Leona Texer 10/8/1946 Bill & Diane Keizer 6/11/1959

Howard & Jean Topp 8/22/1947 Paul & Anne Mulder 2/13/1960
Clarence & Delia Timmer 4/26/1947 Russell & Thelma Hopkins 6/24/1960
Paul & Gretchen Wiegerink 8/12/1960
Roger & Jennie DeWeerd 7/20/1948 Merle & Arnola Prins 10/14/1960
Adrian & June Vlietstra 10/12/1948 Gary & Judy Bylsma 12/16/1960

Harold & Dorothy DeRoo 6/30/1949

PROCESSIONAL
Victor & Dorothy Kleinheksel 4/21/1950
Paul & Doris Boerigter 6/2/1950 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Marty & Margaret Miller 6/30/1950
Robert & Bonna Weller 6/30/1950 RENEWAL OF VOWS
Paul & Doris Alderink 7/21/1950
Kenneth & Jean Dozeman 9/2/1950 RENEWAL OF RINGS
Warren & Helen DeWitt 12/19/1950
*DOXOLOGY - #808 “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Irvin & Marilyn Steketee 4/27/1951
Gordon & Trudy Smith 7/21/1951 *OFFERTORY PRAYER
Russell & Ellie Norden 8/18/1951
Matthew & Doris Okkema 9/6/1951 *HYMN OF RESPONSE - #392 “When Love is Found”

Paul & Betty Essenburg 5/9/1952 *BENEDICTION

Charles & Rachel Blodgett 6/14/1952
Howard & Jeanne Poll 8/29/1952 *RECESSIONAL
Dave & Pat Gillett 8/29/1952
Harvey & Maxine Laman 12/27/1952 *POSTLUDE - “Prelude in Classic Style” - Gordon Young

Thomas & Shirley Bossardet 12/5/1953

Richard & Lavina Weerstra 9/3/1954

John & Jean VerHulst 4/29/1955

Lou & JoAnn Benes 6/9/1955
Laverne & Joyce Nienhuis 8/19/1955

William & Norma Mulder 4/13/1956 You are invited to a reception in the Family Life Center. Cake, coffee and punch will be served.
Jim & Ruth VanWyk 12/7/1956 Please come congratulate all of the couples.