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November 3, 2019

WELCOME TO THE

WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
Sunday, November 3, 2019 – 9:30 AM



                                                                                    Pastor:  Chad Werkhoven
                                                                                    Organist:  Lorraine Edwards
                                                                                    Pianist:  Lisa Sampson                                   
Welcome
Call to Worship - Psalm 34.1-3
Silent Prayer for God’s blessing on the service
*Opening Songs of Praise:
            LUYH 397:1,2,5 “Praise God for the Harvest of Orchard and Field”              STOWEY
              SNC 13 “He Has Made Me Glad” (sing twice)

*Litany – Psalm 34:4-9
CONGREGATION: I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. 
PASTOR: Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. 
CONGREGATION: This poor man called, and the LORD heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles. 
PASTOR: The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. 
CONGREGATION: Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. 
PASTOR: Fear the LORD, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing.
*We Greet Each Other
*Song of Adoration: LUYH 578:1-3 “Forever”                                                            FOREVER

Confession / Assurance / Gratitude
Our Fear of the Lord - Psalm 34:11-14
The Justice of the Lord - Psalm 34:15-16
The Grace of the Lord - Psalm 34:17-22
  
The Service of Consecration
Congregational Prayer
                                    
We Offer Our Gifts
Offering:  Covenantal Education
Offertory:  “Sanctuary” and “Deep and Wide”                      by the Sunday School Children

Children and Worship  Children ages 3-7 are invited to come to the front of the sanctuary to receive a prayer of blessing.  Our young guests are welcome to participate in this service.
Lesson:  “The Promised Land”
Leader:  Karmen S; Co-Leader: Shirley dB; Greeter: Vince VK

 Proclamation of the Word
*Song of Preparation: 500:1,2,4,5 “How Firm A Foundation”                              FOUNDATION
Scripture Lesson: 1 Peter 3:8-22 (page 1890 in most pew Bibles)
Sermon:  “Revere Christ as Lord”     
*Song of Response: 501:1-3 “Oh, For A Thousand Tongues to Sing”                            AZMON

Sent Out to Serve God for His Glory
*Benediction - 1 Thess 3.12-13
*Moment of Silence
*Postlude       

*Please stand, if you are able

   Lord, I humble come to you to thank you in every circumstance.  For your grace and for your love.  I pray that your wisdom helps guide my mind, my mouth and my hands during this week for your honor.  I know that if I work for you first my efforts will not be in vain and will benefit those I love.  Please give me peace of mind, joy in my heart and love for my family, my friends, my neighbors and my foes.  In you name Jesus.  Amen.                                 

Our Church Calendar for November 3 – November 10
Today                9:30 AM          Worship service
                         9:30 AM         Lao language service
                        10:45 AM         Sunday School
                        12:15 PM          Anuak language service
                         6:00 PM          Worship service

Monday          7:00 PM           Ladies Bible Study at the home of Beth Prins

Wednesday    6:30 AM          Men’s Prayer meeting
                        9:30 AM          Meadow’s Bible Study
                        7:00 PM           Cadets
                        7:00 PM           GEMS

Saturday         3:00 PM           Wedding of Olivia Bousema and Jake Linder
                       
Sunday           9:30 AM          Worship service
                        9:30 AM          Lao CRC service
                        10:45 AM         Sunday School
                        12:15 PM          Anuak language service
                        6:00 PM           Worship service – People’s Choice Sermon -  refreshments

Our Church Announcements:
Continue to remember in prayer those who are unable to worship with us regularly: Ann Hoefker (South Shore Care Center); Clara Hofstee (Edgebrook Care Center); Bernice Houtsma (Meadows); Neil Kempema (MN Veterans Home, Luverne); Sylvia Krommendyk (home); John and Dorothy Sikma (Tuff Memorial Home, Hills); Ann Van Iperen (Good Samaritan Society, Pipestone); LaVonne Vander Grift (Sibley Care Initiative); and Tom Vander Kooi (Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Fulda).

            Happy birthday to Lois Heeringa who will be 93 on Friday!  May the love, grace and peace of God be with you forever.

            Thank you for your thoughts, prayers and cards on the loss of my brother-in-law, Merle Tilstra.  They were very much appreciated!                                 Nelma Vanden Bosch

           
The congregation is invited to attend the wedding ceremony of Olivia Bousema and Jake Linder at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.

The Elders are pleased to announce that Annie Johnson met with them to profess her faith.  Her public profession of faith will take place next week Sunday morning.  Annie’s daughter, Ivana Hawa Seekie, will be baptized that morning.
           
Thank you for the wonderful time at the bridal shower and to all who came to help us prepare for our special day.  The gifts were very beautiful and they will be fun to use in our new home.   Olivia Bousema and Jake Linder

Sunday School today:  Fruit of the Spirit: Joy.   Bible Point: Joy is a fruit of the Spirit.
Family Time:  As a family, make signs with smiley faces and the words of these Scriptures:  Psalm 16:11 and Psalm 68:3.    Hang the signs around the house as a reminder that the Spirit can fill you with joy!  Talk About This… How can you help spread joy?

            Monday Night Ladies Bible Study:  For tomorrow evening, please complete the personal study on pages 55-66.  Read chapters five and six.  We will be watching a video and have a group discussion after that.

            PEOPLE'S CHOICE: The evening of November 10 will be our first People's Choice sermon, in which the text or topic is suggested by someone in the congregation.  The suggested topic for this first one will be how to evangelize in the workplace.   There's another People's Choice night scheduled on December 1.  What would you like to learn about?  Let Pastor Chad know.

The offering for next week Sunday will be for Justice for All, whose ministry is based upon the services of Christians from many different denominations that are willing to share their resources and skills for the benefit of the poor and underprivileged.  Their ministry includes an annual auction, service trips, and warehouse ministry.

Please check out the Lost and Found box before the items are donated to the Bible Thrift Store!  Stocking caps, toys, tiara, etc.

The deacons gratefully acknowledge the following gifts for October 2019:
General Fund                           $16,388.71                  Building Fund              $160.00
Covenantal Education                 2,143.53                   Sweetwater                   539.05
Luke Society                                    379.58                  Back to God Hour          604.52
Benevolent Fund                             328.75

Save the Date:  December 9 – Congregational meeting

Requested Items of Interest
            Love INC is preparing for their annual Christmas Tree Forest to be held at First United Methodist December 3rd, 4th and 5th.  Do you know a church, civic, community or family group that loves decorating Christmas Trees?  Please encourage them to donate and decorate a tree that fits the theme "My people shall know My name!"  Trees can be donated or returned.  Funds go towards supporting the ongoing ministries of Love INC.  Donations of cookies are also appreciated.  There are prizes for the top three trees!
                The Southwest Minnesota Christian Schools Fall Music Festival will be held at 7:00 PM at WCS on Monday. Band students in grades 6-8 will be performing five numbers with the combined school band.  There will be 85 students performing in band and choir at the Festival. Amy Labat, band instructor at Edgerton Public School, will be this year’s guest conductor for the band. This event is open to the public with a freewill offering taken in support of the Southwest MN Christian School Teachers’ Association.
The SWCHS Circles invite you to their annual Fall Soup and Dessert Supper on Tuesday, with serving time from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the school gym.  Free will donations are gratefully accepted.
ATTENTION COOKIE LOVERS! SWC Circle 11 is selling frozen Christmas cookie cutouts again this year. Each dozen will contain an assortment of trees, bells and stars.  Cost is $5/dozen.  Included with your order will be baking instructions and a delicious frosting recipe.  Cookie orders are DUE by Wednesday.  We are hoping they will be available for pick-up on or before the week of November 25.  If you’d like to place an order, please call, text or email one of the following Circle 11 members:  Daci Moss: mossfam6@hotmail.com – 507.227.8540;  Denise Nerem: denisenerem@frontier.com – 507.276.1535; Dixi Snyder: snyderjfh@yahoo.com – 507.227.6341.
He Leadeth Me, a new faith-based movie, will be shown at 7:00 pm on Saturday at Memorial Auditorium.
Justice For All invites you to attend the Fall Banquet & Annual Society Meeting on Thursday evening, Nov 14, at 6:00PM at Faith Reformed Church of Rock Valley, IA. Reservations for the meal are necessary and can be made by calling 712-476-2804 or emailing joevz@jfa-nwiowa.org by Nov 7.  An offering will be taken for JFA ministry.      


November 3, 2019
1100 First Avenue SW, Worthington, MN                                            Office Telephone - 507-372-2811
Kitchen Telephone: 507-372-2898                                              Office Email: wgtncrc@frontiernet.net

Welcome to the Worthington Christian Reformed Church.
We are so glad you have chosen to join us today as we worship the Lord together in the House of God!  The Bible says this in Psalms 122:1: “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.”  Please sign the guest book found near the main entrance.  We invite you to join us in the Fellowship Hall for coffee or juice following the morning worship service and join us for our second worship service at 6:00 p.m.

Greeters Today:  AM Chad de Boom
                             PM – Terry and Shirley de Boom

Juice servers today Vonnie Rutgers; Gary and Mary Sampson
                                                                                                                                                                                
Nursery todayPlease be in the nursery 15 minutes before the service begins.
                          AMKarmen Schelhaas and  Emmalee Bosma

Sunday School today:  Sami W, Steve P, Beth P, Scott N, Malik S

Greeters for next weekAM – Alan and Luann Gravenhof
                                          PM – Darla DeKam
 
Juice servers next Sunday:   Mark & Traci Scheepstra; Kirk & Karmen Schelhaas
                                                             
Nursery next Sunday:  Please be in the nursery 15 minutes before the service begins.
                                       AM – Beth Prins and Saige Scheepstra

Children and Worship next week:  Shirley dB, Rita VK, Angela B

Sunday School next week:  Kia N, Lisa S, Dave VK, Steph VK

Letters to missionaries:
Jim Boltjes to Rev. Scott Van Voorst (pastorscottvv@gmail.com)
Gerrit and Sylvia Bos to Lauren and Connie Runia (Lauren_Runia@sil.org)


November 3, 2019 – 6:00 PM
                                                                               
                                                                                                                                Pastor:  Chad Werkhoven
                                         Pianist:  Lisa Sampson
Psalm Reading: Psalm 51 (p 889) –  Dan Riemersma
CALL TO WORSHIP - Rev 15.3-4
Silent Prayer asking God’s blessing on the service
*Opening Song: 255:1-4 “God Be Merciful To Me”                                                                      REDHEAD 76
*Litany…Greeting
PASTOR: Do you believe in God the Father? 
CONGREGATION: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. 
PASTOR: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? 
CONGREGATION: I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. 
PASTOR: Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? 
CONGREGATION: I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Congregational Prayer

Presentation of the Word
*Song of Preparation: 288:1, 2, 5, 6 “Take My Life & Let It Be”                                                    HENDON
Scripture Reading: Rom 1:18-32 (page 1747 in most pew Bibles)
Prayer of Application

The Response of the Ransomed Servants of God

*Song of Response:  495:1-4I Know Not Why God’s Wondrous Grace”                             EL NATHAN
*The Confession of our Faith: Paraphrase of Canons of Dordt III/IV.1-4

We offer our gifts
Offering:  Covenantal Education
Offertory 

Sent to Serve
*Benediction - Romans 5:1 / 15:13
*Doxology: 632 “To God Be The Glory”                                                                                             MY TRIBUTE
*Postlude                           
*Please stand, if you are able

October 27, 2019


WELCOME TO THE

WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
Sunday, October 27, 2019 – 9:30 AM

                                                                                     Pastor:  Chad Werkhoven
                                                                                     Pianist:  Lisa Sampson
                                                                                     Organist:  Sheryl Riemersma
                                                                                                                                   
Welcome
Call to Worship - Job 22.21ff
Silent Prayer for God’s blessing on the service
*Opening Songs of Praise:
            SNC 11:1,3 “Be Still, For the Presence
            146:1 “Praise the Lord! Sing Hallelujah!                                                                            RIPLEY
*Litany
PASTOR: Loving God, we come to you in worship and thanksgiving. You are greater than we can understand; 
CONGREGATION: open our eyes that we may see the wonderful truths you have shown to us in Jesus. 
PASTOR: You are more loving than our hearts can respond to;
CONGREGATION: help us to give ourselves to you in worship so that we learn what you want us to be. 
PASTOR: You are wiser than we can know; 
CONGREGATION: still our minds as we worship you so that we can understand the things you are saying to us. 
PASTOR: Loving God, in Jesus you chose to come to the world in humility. You chose the path the world saw as foolish. You used what the world considered weak. 
ALL: We worship and adore you. Amen.
Greeting from God
*We Greet Each Other
*Song of Adoration:  471:1-4 All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name”                         CORONATION

Confession / Assurance / Gratitude


The Service of Consecration
Congregational Prayer
                                    
Children and Worship  Children ages 3-7 are invited to come to the front of the sanctuary to receive a prayer of blessing.  Our young guests are welcome to participate in this service.
Lesson:  “The Ark and a Tent for God”
Leader:  Beth P; Co-Leader: Karmen S; Greeter: Josiah H

We Offer Our Gifts
Offering:  Back to God Hour
Offertory: 

 Proclamation of the Word
*Song of Preparation: SNC 86 “Thy Word”
Scripture Lesson: 1 Peter 2:11-3:7 (page 1888 in most pew Bibles)
Sermon:  “Our Toughest Task”         
*Song of Response: LUYH 679:1-3 “For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free”              ELLECOMBE

Sent Out to Serve God for His Glory
*Benediction - 2 Thess. 2.16-17
*Moment of Silence
*Postlude       

*Please stand, if you are able

                        
Our Church Calendar for October 27 – November 3
Today                9:30 AM          Worship service – refreshments to follow
                         9:30 AM         Lao language service
                        10:45 AM         Sunday School
                        12:15 PM          Anuak language service
                         6:00 PM          Worship service

Monday          7:00 PM           Deacon’s meeting

Wednesday    6:30 AM          Men’s Prayer meeting
                       
Sunday           9:30 AM          Worship service
                        9:30 AM          Lao CRC service
                        10:45 AM         Sunday School
                        12:15 PM          Anuak language service
                        6:00 PM           Worship service

Our Church Announcements:
Continue to remember in prayer those who are unable to worship with us regularly: Ann Hoefker (South Shore Care Center); Clara Hofstee (Edgebrook Care Center); Bernice Houtsma (Meadows); Neil Kempema (MN Veterans Home, Luverne); Sylvia Krommendyk (home); John and Dorothy Sikma (Tuff Memorial Home, Hills); Ann Van Iperen (Good Samaritan Society, Pipestone); LaVonne Vander Grift (Sibley Care Initiative); and Tom Vander Kooi (Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Fulda).

Tomorrow Bernice Houtsma will celebrate her 88th birthday.  Blessings to you and may you feel the presence of the Lord always!

Thank you for your words of concern, prayers and food.  It is very much appreciated!       Sylvia Krommendyk

Refreshments will be served after the morning service today.

            Sunday School today:  Fruit of the Spirit: Joy; “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” (Galatians 5:22-23).  Family Time:  As a family, make signs with smiley faces and the words of these Scriptures. Hang the signs around the house as a reminder that the Spirit can fill you with joy!  Psalm 33:1 and Psalm 94:19.  Talk About This… How can you help spread joy?

            PEOPLE'S CHOICE: The evening of November 10 will be our first People's Choice sermon, in which the text or topic is suggested by someone in the congregation.  The suggested topic for this first one will be how to evangelize in the workplace.   There's another People's Choice night scheduled on December 1.  What would you like to learn about?  Let Pastor Chad know.

The offering for next week Sunday will be for Covenantal Education, which is for the Christian Education of the youth of our church.  This offering pays for the complete cost of education for the students in our congregation and supports the Christian Schools that they attend.  By this offering we seek to assure that all the children in this church are trained to live for Jesus Christ according to the Bible.

Have you checked out the Lost and Found box lately?  Now is the time before the items are donated to the Bible Thrift Store!  Stocking caps, toys, tiara, and water bottles.

The TODAY devotional booklets for Nov – Dec are on top of the mail slots.

Save the Date:  December 9 – Congregational meeting

Requested Items of Interest
            WCS enjoyed a very successful Soup Supper! Thank you to our WCS families & society members who donated food or money for supplies.  Special thanks also to Thrivent Financial (grant for supplies), the Luinenburg family (donated all the buns), HyVee (crackers), and Shell gas station (ice donation). We served approximately 550 meals (eat in & take-out) and so far the money raised is nearing $9000.

Helping Hand Pregnancy Center is accepting donations of new and used ladies winter coats, stocking hats, gloves, boots and socks (XS, S & Med).  Also coats, buntings & snowsuits and stocking caps for babies NB-2T.
               
Love INC is preparing for their annual Christmas Tree Forest to be held at First United Methodist December 3rd, 4th and 5th.  Do you know a church, civic, community or family group that loves decorating Christmas Trees?  Please encourage them to donate and decorate a tree that fits the theme "My people shall know My name!"  Trees can be donated or returned.  Funds go towards supporting the ongoing ministries of Love INC.  Donations of cookies are also appreciated.  There are prizes for the top three trees!
                9th Annual Gospel Jubilee, today at 3 PM at the American Reformed Church in Luverne, MN. Featuring music from The Benson Family and Brad Boice, with special guest. Freewill offering. Coffee and cookies will be served following the event.

The Southwest MN Christian High School's drama group, Players, will be performing skits, interactive games, and improvs at the annual Fine Arts Night Monday at 7:00 pm in the school's music room. Creative work from the Shop and Art classes will be on display along with the Den Ouden Writing winners announced. The winning selections in essay and poem will be read to the audience throughout the evening. Please join us for a fun evening!

Come to New Roots Ministry's event---"Looking Back, Yet Looking Forward: Immigrant Stories!" Learn from, and be inspired by, people formerly of Liberia, Nicaragua, Somalia, former Yugoslavia, Ethiopia, and Bhutan as they discuss: 1) the main causes of migration from their home countries & neighboring countries, 2) how things are now there, and 3) answers to, "what do you wish we Americans would have known when you came?" Date & time: Saturday, 8:30am--12pm, Place: Sioux Falls Ministry Center, 225 E 11th St, Sioux Falls. No RSVP needed for this FREE event. Come also to enjoy a variety of light ethnic treats!

There will be an encouraging seminar by Grief Share on “Surviving the Holidays” on Saturday from 9:30-11:30 at the First Lutheran Church.  Call 376-6148 to register.

The SWCHS Circles invite you to their annual Fall Soup and Dessert Supper on Tues, Nov 5, with serving time from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the school gym.  The menu for the evening will include Chili Soup, Cheesy Vegetables Soup, Pea Soup or Chicken Taco Soup, BBQ sandwiches and homemade desserts. Free will donations are gratefully excepted.

The Southwest Minnesota Christian Schools Fall Music Festival will be held at 7:00 PM at WCS on Monday, November 4th . Band students in grades 6-8 will be performing five numbers with the combined school band.  There will be 85 students performing in band and choir at the Festival. Amy Labat, band instructor at Edgerton Public School, will be this year’s guest conductor for the band. This event is open to the public with a freewill offering taken in support of the Southwest MN Christian School Teachers’ Association.

Justice For All invites you to attend the Fall Banquet & Annual Society Meeting on Thursday evening, Nov 14, at 6:00PM at Faith Reformed Church of Rock Valley, IA. Garry Matthewson, Founder and Director of Harvest Hands Ministries, will be sharing about the beautiful Kingdom work HHM is doing with Resplandor da Vida Children’s Home of Juarez, MX.  JFA has been privileged to serve there for many years.    There will also be a business meeting.  Reservations for the meal are necessary and can be made by calling 712-476-2804 or emailing joevz@jfa-nwiowa.org by Nov 7.  Please join us as we celebrate JFA ministry over the past year and look forward to what God is calling JFA to in the next year!  An offering will be taken for JFA ministry.  
October 27, 2019
1100 First Avenue SW, Worthington, MN                                            Office Telephone - 507-372-2811
Kitchen Telephone: 507-372-2898                                              Office Email: wgtncrc@frontiernet.net
Welcome to the Worthington Christian Reformed Church.
We are so glad you have chosen to join us today as we worship the Lord together in the House of God!  The Bible says this in Psalms 122:1: “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.”  Please sign the guest book found near the main entrance.  We invite you to join us in the Fellowship Hall for coffee or juice following the morning worship service and join us for our second worship service at 6:00 p.m.

Greeters Today:  AM Mike and Jen Bousema
                             PM – Steve Bousema

                                                                                                                                                                                
Nursery todayPlease be in the nursery 15 minutes before the service begins.
                          AM – Colleen Jansma and Danika Nordby

Sunday School today:  Deb, Shari, Nikki, Emily, Aaron

Greeters for next weekAM – Chad deBoom
                                          PM – Terry and Shirley deBoom
 
Juice servers next Sunday:   Vonnie Rutgers; Gary and Mary Sampson
                                                             
Nursery next Sunday:  Please be in the nursery 15 minutes before the service begins.
                                       AM Karmen Schelhaas and  Emmalee Bosma

Children and Worship next week:  Karmen S, Shirley dB, Vince VK

Sunday School next weekSami W, Steve P, Beth P, Scott N, Malik S

Letters to missionaries:
Stephen and Sami Woitalewicz to Rev. Scott Van Voorst (pastorscottvv@gmail.com)
Bill and Janice Wolterstorff to Lauren and Connie Runia (Lauren_Runia@sil.org)



October 27, 2019 – 6:00 PM
                                                                               
                                                                                                                                Pastor:  Chad Werkhoven
                                Pianist:  Sheryl Riemersma
Psalm Reading: Psalm 67 (p 902) –  Darla DeKam                     
CALL TO WORSHIP - Psalm 100.1-5
Silent Prayer asking God’s blessing on the service
*Opening Song: LUYH 581:1-4 “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee”                                             HYMN TO JOY
*Litany…Greeting
PASTOR: Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. 
CONGREGATION: Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. 
PASTOR: Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. You are seated at the right hand of the Father; receive our prayer.
ALL: For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Congregational Prayer

Presentation of the Word
*Song of Preparation:  276:1-3 “Teach Me, O Lord, Thy Way of Truth”                                   ST. CRISPIN
Scripture Reading: John 10:14-18 (page 1667 in most pew Bibles)
Prayer of Application

The Response of the Ransomed Servants of God

*Song of Response: LUYH # 825:1-3 “Beneath the Cross of Jesus”                         BENEATH THE CROSS
*The Confession of our Faith: Canons Of Dordt, Articles 5, 6, 8

We offer our gifts
Offering:  Back to God Hour
Offertory 

Sent to Serve
*Benediction - Psalm 67.1
*Doxology: 319:1-4 “Savior, Again to Your Dear Name We Raise”                                                   ELLERS
*Postlude                            

October 20, 2019


WELCOME TO THE

WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
Sunday, October 20, 2019 – 9:30 AM
  
                                                                                    Pastor:  Chad Werkhoven
                                                                                    Organist:  Lorraine Edwards              
                                                                                    Pianist:  Amy Woitalewicz                                                                                                                          
Welcome
Call to Worship - Ps 118.20-24
Silent Prayer for God’s blessing on the service
*Opening Songs of Praise:
            8:1&4 “Lord our Lord”                                                                                        EVENING PRAISE           SNC 12 “We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise”

*LitanyPsalm 118:24-26
Pastor:  This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad
Congregation:  Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.  From the house of the Lord we bless you.
Pastor:  The Lord is God, and he has made his light shine on us. Joyfully come into His house to worship Him.
Congregation:  You are my God, and I will praise you; you are my God and I will exalt you.
Pastor:  Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; his love endures forever.
Greeting from God - Eph 2.19-20
*We Greet Each Other
*Song of Adoration:  SNC 16I Love You Lord”

Baptism
                Theodore Joseph Woitalewicz
Song:  272:1-4 “You Are Our God, We Are Your People”                                                            JANNA

The Service of Consecration
Congregational Prayer
                                    
Children and Worship  Children ages 3-7 are invited to come to the front of the sanctuary to receive a prayer of blessing.  Our young guests are welcome to participate in this service.
Lesson:  “Ten Commandments”
Leader:  Aaron N; Co-Leader: Emily R; Greeter: Danika N

We Offer Our Gifts
Offering:  Luke Society
Offertory:  “Jesus Loves Me”                                
Stephen Woitalewicz and Amy Woitalewicz

 Proclamation of the Word
*Song of Preparation: LUYH 762:1-2 Ancient Words”                                           ANCIENT WORDS
Scripture Lesson: 1 Peter 2:1-12 (page 1888 in most pew Bibles)
Sermon:  “God's Construction Project ”       
*Song of Response: LUYH 252:1-4 ”Church of God, Elect & Glorious”               ABBOT’S LEIGH

Sent Out to Serve God for His Glory
*Benediction - I Peter 2:10-11           
*Doxology:  630 “Now Blessed Be the Lord Our God”                                                    CORONATION
*Moment of Silence
*Postlude       

*Please stand, if you are able

Dear Lord, Help me to draw closer to You.  Help me to trust in You and to not walk by sight, but by faith, knowing that You are supreme and I am Your Child.  Lord, help me to walk in Jesus’ light and show Your love to all the people You put into my life.  In Jesus’ name.  Amen.
                 
Our Church Calendar for October 20 – October 27
Today                9:30 AM          Worship service
                         9:30 AM         Lao language service
                        10:45 AM         Sunday School
                        12:15 PM          Anuak language service
                         6:00 PM          Worship service
Monday          6:45 PM           Ladies Bible Study at the home of Beth Prins
7:00 PM           Council Meeting
Wednesday    6:30 AM          Men’s Prayer meeting
                        7:00 PM           GEMS
                        7:00 PM           Youth Group – lesson night                           
Sunday           9:30 AM          Worship service – refreshments to follow
                        9:30 AM          Lao CRC service
                        10:45 AM         Sunday School
                        12:15 PM          Anuak language service
                        6:00 PM           Worship service

Our Church Announcements:
Continue to remember in prayer those who are unable to worship with us regularly: Ann Hoefker (South Shore Care Center); Clara Hofstee (Edgebrook Care Center); Bernice Houtsma (Meadows); Neil Kempema (MN Veterans Home, Luverne); Sylvia Krommendyk (home); John and Dorothy Sikma (Tuff Memorial Home, Hills); Ann Van Iperen (Good Samaritan Society, Pipestone); LaVonne Vander Grift (Sibley Care Initiative); and Tom Vander Kooi (Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Fulda).

            This morning we are privileged to witness the baptism of Theodore “Theo” Joseph Woitalewicz, the son of Stephen and Sami Woitalewicz.  "Children are a gift from the Lord, a child is a reward from Him." Psalm 127:3

            We express our sympathy to Nelma Vanden Bosch on the loss of her brother-in-law, Merle Tilstra, after a two-year battle with cancer.  Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

            We extend sympathy to Randy and Juana Traylor and family on the passing of Randy’s mother, Jean Grozelia Hill, age 89, of Kansas City, KS last week Sunday.  We pray God’s caring and comforting presence will surround you during this time.
            
            Tae Nordby invites all ladies to a Jigsaw Puzzle Party.  From 4-8 pm.  Saturday  at 1166 Maplewood Dr.  Come for 30 minutes or two hours! Light snacks will be provided. 

            Sunday School today:  Fruit of the Spirit: Joy;  Here’s what happens…After they finish rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem, Nehemiah and his friends read from God’s Word. They’re sad to realize they haven’t been obeying God, but Nehemiah tells them to celebrate because the joy of the Lord is our strength.  Family Time:  As a family, make signs with smiley faces and the words of these Scriptures. Hang the signs around the house as a reminder that the Spirit can fill you with joy!  1 Thessalonians 5:16  Romans 12:12

The Council would like to thank Scott Nordby, Kia Nystrom, Christian Robinson, Kirk Schelhaas, Dennis Vander Veen, Jacob Weg and Amy Woitalewicz, for all their hard work and dedication serving as the Search Committee during our vacancy. Please take a moment and express your appreciation to each of them.

The Council also extends a thank you to Steph Vande Kamp, Lorraine Edwards and all the others who volunteered to help put the pictorial directory together.  Your efforts are greatly appreciated.  Thank you also to those who suggested this new format. 

The offering for next week Sunday will be for Back to God Hour, which shares the Gospel in community’s worldwide using radio, the Internet and other technology.  Our goal is to see people’s hearts transformed by God’s grace. The back to God Hour produces evangelism and discipleship resources in ten major world languages.

In conjunction with our Abuse Prevention Policy, the Elders are requesting that every adult who works with children and young people in our congregation consent to allow the church to conduct a background check.  This includes nursery workers, Sunday School/Children and Worship leaders, teachers and helpers, Cadets and GEMS leaders, VBS, and Youth Group leaders or volunteers of any the above.  The church secretary sent an e-mail with a link to enter your personal information, which includes name, Social Security Number, date of birth, address and maiden or alias name.  Once you have entered your information, the church will receive notification that they can process the report.  The plan is to do this on an annual basis, but once you give permission this year, no further action is necessary on your part in the future.  If you have any questions, please contact an elder, Pastor Chad or the church secretary. 

Reminders from the Abuse Prevention Policy:  1) Children should neither be dropped off for meetings more than fifteen minutes beforehand nor picked up more than fifteen minutes following a meeting. 2) Ordinarily, volunteers working together in one room should not be from the same immediate family, if no other adult is present. 3) Children in the nursery should be released only to authorized persons. 4)  Parents are encouraged to visit classrooms and the nursery at any time.
Requested Items of Interest
            Make a difference in our community!  Love INC would like a board member from our congregation.  If you are interested, talk with Pastor Chad or contact Greg Wede.
            First Evangelical Lutheran is looking for certain items for their Winter Clothing GAP Ministry.  They are looking specifically for: Kids boots (all sizes), snow pants for children and youth of all ages, smaller boys’ coats in particular but youth coats in general, mittens and hats for all ages.
South Shore Care Center is looking for volunteers:  BINGO, help with shopping, etc. Contact Susan, Activity Director 376-3175.
            Helping Hand Pregnancy Center is accepting donations of new and used ladies winter coats, stocking hats, gloves, boots and socks (XS, S & Med).  Also coats, buntings & snowsuits and stocking caps for babies NB-2T.
                MRS. MEYLIN MENDOZA BENEFIT: SWCH School and friends from surrounding communities will be hosting a benefit for SWC Spanish teacher, Mrs. Meylin Mendoza, on Saturday from 5:00-7:30 p.m. at the school.  She was diagnosed with cancer for the third time earlier this year and has completed radiation followed by chemo.  Please join us for a benefit sub sandwich sales and walking taco/hot dog supper.  Sub sandwiches are pre-order by calling the school office (442-4471) or filling out an order form on the school's home page www.swmch.org. Your sub sandwich order may be picked up at the school during the serving hours of the supper.
                9th Annual Gospel Jubilee, Sunday, October 27, 3 PM at the American Reformed Church in Luverne, MN. Featuring music from The Benson Family and Brad Boice, with special guest. Freewill offering. Coffee and cookies will be served following the event.
Join us for the annual Fundraising Banquet of the Helping Hand Pregnancy Center on Tues., Nov. 19, at the Worthington Event Center.  5:45 – silent auction, punch and snacks; 6:15 – delicious Thanksgiving Dinner.  RSVP by Oct 29 or ASAP to svoehl@frontier.com or call 372-2111.
"Looking Back, Yet Looking Forward: Immigrant Stories" will be hosted by New Roots Ministry on Saturday, November 2, 8:30am--12pm, at Sioux Falls Ministry Center, 225 E 11th St, Sioux Falls. No RSVP needed for this FREE event.
The SWCHS Circles invite you to their annual Fall Soup and Dessert Supper on Tues, Nov 5 with serving time from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the school gym.  The menu for the evening will include Chili Soup, Cheesy Vegetables Soup, Pea Soup or Chicken Taco Soup, BBQ sandwiches and homemade desserts. Free will donations are gratefully excepted.
            On November 20th at Dordt University there will be a Youth Worship Event for all area middle and high school youth.  The event will start at 6:30 pm. Pizza and games will be provided to start the evening and worship and teaching to follow. The event will be done by 8:30 pm.
October 20, 2019
1100 First Avenue SW, Worthington, MN                                            Office Telephone - 507-372-2811
Kitchen Telephone: 507-372-2898                                              Office Email: wgtncrc@frontiernet.net
Welcome to the Worthington Christian Reformed Church.
We are so glad you have chosen to join us today as we worship the Lord together in the House of God!  The Bible says this in Psalms 122:1: “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.”  Please sign the guest book found near the main entrance.  We invite you to join us in the Fellowship Hall for coffee or juice following the morning worship service and join us for our second worship service at 6:00 p.m.

Greeters Today:  AM Rod and Bonnie Bosma
                             PM – Marie Bousema

                                                                                                                                                                                
Nursery todayPlease be in the nursery 15 minutes before the service begins.
                          AM – Nikki Bosma and Hannah Hoftyzer

Sunday School today:  Kia, Lisa, Dave, Steph/Aaron

Greeters for next weekAM – Mike and Jen Bousema
                                          PM – Steve Bousema
 
Juice servers next Sunday:   Steve and Susie Robinson; Christian Robinson                                                              
Nursery next Sunday:  Please be in the nursery 15 minutes before the service begins.
                                       AM – Colleen Jansma and Danika Nordby

Children and Worship next week:  Beth P, Karmen S, Josiah H

Sunday School next week:  Deb, Shari, Nikki, Emily, Aaron

Refreshments next Sunday morning:  Sami W, Joan VK, Lisa S

Letters to missionaries:
Pastor Chad and Linda Werkhoven to Rev. Scott Van Voorst (pastorscottvv@gmail.com)
Mark and Amy Woitalewicz to Lauren and Connie Runia (Lauren_Runia@sil.org)

October 20, 2019 – 6:00 PM
                                                                               
                                                                                                                                Pastor:  Chad Werkhoven
                                         Pianist:  Beth Ten Haken
Psalm Reading: Psalm 22 (p 860) – David Bosma family
CALL TO WORSHIP - John 1.29
Silent Prayer asking God’s blessing on the service
*Opening Song: 373:1, 2, 4, 7 “Lift High The Cross”                                                                         CRUCIFER
*Litany – Greeting – Isaiah 53
Pastor: Our savior had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him. He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem. 
Congregation: Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Pastor: Yet it was the Lord’s will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the Lord makes his life an offering for sin, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the Lord will prosper in his hand. After he has suffered, he will see the light of life and be satisfied; by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities. For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
Congregational Prayer
Presentation of the Word
*Song of Preparation:  LUYH 926:1, 3 God of Grace and God of Glory”                    CWM RHONDDA
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 9:26-10:14 (page 1872 in most pew Bibles)
Prayer of Application

The Response of the Ransomed Servants of God

*Song of Response: LUYH 868 “That’s Why We Praise Him”                                                          WALKER
*The Confession of our Faith: Canons Of Dordt, 2nd Main Point Art 1 & 2
We offer our gifts
Offering:  Luke Society
Offertory 
Sent to Serve
*Benediction - Philippians 2:12-13
*Doxology: 441:1, 3, 4 “All Praise To You, My God, This Night”                                          TALLIS CANON
*Postlude                                                            

October 13, 2019


WELCOME TO THE


WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
Sunday, October 13, 2019 – 9:30 AM
  
                                                                                    Pastor:  Chad Werkhoven
                                                                                    Organist:  Lisa Sampson                    
                                                                                    Pianist:  Danni Weg                                                                                                                            
Welcome
Call to Worship - Psalm 96.4-9
Silent Prayer for God’s blessing on the service
*Opening Songs of Praise:
            438:1&4 “When Morning Gilds the Sky”                                                            LAUDES DOMINI
                599:1 “Come, Christians, Join to Sing”                                                                                 MADRID

*Litany - Psalm 96.10-13
Pastor:   Say among the nations, “The LORD reigns.” The world is firmly established, it cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity. 
Congregation:   Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy. 
Pastor:   Let all creation rejoice before the LORD, for he comes, he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in his faithfulness.
Greeting from God
*We Greet Each Other
*Song of Adoration:  431:1,2,4,5 “All Creatures of Our God & King”        LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Baptism
                Callee Rose Vande Kamp
Song:  269:1-3 “Baptized in Water”                                                                                             BUNESSAN

The Service of Consecration
Congregational Prayer
                                    
Children and Worship  Children ages 3-7 are invited to come to the front of the sanctuary to receive a prayer of blessing.  Our young guests are welcome to participate in this service.
Lesson:  “Exodus”
Leader:  Amy W; Co-Leader: Aaron N; Greeter: Ellie W

We Offer Our Gifts
Offering:  Sweetwater - Pendergrass
Offertory:  “Masterpiece”                                                                                      by Sandi Patti
Megan Marushin and Lisa Sampson

 Proclamation of the Word
*Song of Preparation: 280:1-3 “Blessed Jesus, At Your Word”                           LIEBSTER JESU
Scripture Lesson: 1 Peter 1.13-2.3 (page 1887 in most pew Bibles)
Sermon:  “Prepare Your Minds For Action” 
*Song of Response: LUYH 934:1-3 “God of Mercy, God of Grace”                                               DIX

Sent Out to Serve God for His Glory
*Benediction - Jude 1.20, 24-25
*Doxology:  BPH 487:1-2 “May the Grace of Christ Our Savior”                                    STOCKWELL
*Moment of Silence
*Postlude       

*Please stand, if you are able

          Father God, I believe that You created me for a special purpose, and that You have a perfect plan for my life.  I ask that You fulfill Your purpose for me and help me to do my part by earnestly seeking You daily through prayer and Your Word.  Thank You that as I seek You each day, You will guide me along the best pathway for my life.  In Jesus name.  Amen.

Our Church Calendar for October 13 – October 20
Today                9:30 AM          Worship service
                         9:30 AM           Lao language service
                        10:45 AM         Sunday School
                        12:15 PM          Anuak language service
                         6:00 PM          Worship service

Tuesday          7:00 PM           Bridal shower – Olivia Bousema

Wednesday    6:30 AM          Men’s Prayer meeting
                        9:30 AM          Meadows Bible Study
                                                           
Sunday           9:30 AM          Worship service
                        9:30 AM          Lao CRC service
                        10:45 AM         Sunday School
                        12:15 PM          Anuak language service
                        6:00 PM           Worship service

Our Church Announcements:
Continue to remember in prayer those who are unable to worship with us regularly: Ann Hoefker (South Shore Care Center); Clara Hofstee (Edgebrook Care Center); Neil Kempema (MN Veterans Home, Luverne); John and Dorothy Sikma (Tuff Memorial Home, Hills); Ann Van Iperen (Good Samaritan Society, Pipestone); LaVonne Vander Grift (Sibley Care Initiative); and Tom Vander Kooi (Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Fulda).

            This morning we are privileged to witness the baptism of Callee Rose Vande Kamp, the daughter of Austin and Stephanie Vande Kamp.  One tiny hand to guide and hold, one tiny life to shape and mold; each child, a gift from God above, a symbol of His strength and love.

            Next week Sunday morning Theodore “Theo” Joseph Woitalewicz, the son of Stephen and Sami Woitalewicz will receive the sacrament of baptism.

Sunday School today:  Fruit of the Spirit: Love; “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” (Galatians 5:22-23).  Family Time:  Celebrate the ways you’ve seen God’s love through each other!
There will be a bridal shower for Olivia Bousema and Jake Linder on Tuesday at 7:00 pm. The couple is registered at Adorn 1024, Target, Amazon and Menards.

The offering for next week Sunday will be for Luke Society which provides resources and support for international Christian health visionaries passionate about ministering to needs in their own cultures. Our ministry empowers nationals to share the saving grace of the Gospel through preaching, teaching and healing.

In conjunction with our Abuse Prevention Policy, the Elders are requesting that every adult who works with children and young people in our congregation consent to allow the church to conduct a background check.  This includes nursery workers, Sunday School leaders, teachers and helpers, Cadets and GEMS leaders, VBS, and Youth Group leaders or volunteers of any the above.  The church secretary will be sending an e-mail with a link to enter your personal information, which includes name, Social Security Number, date of birth, address and maiden or alias name.  Once you have entered your information, the church will receive notification that they can process the report.  The plan is to do this on an annual basis, but once you give permission this year, no further action is necessary on your part in the future.  If you have any questions, please contact an elder, Pastor Chad or the church secretary. 

Reminders from the Abuse Prevention Policy:  1) Children should neither be dropped off for meetings more than fifteen minutes beforehand nor picked up more than fifteen minutes following a meeting. 2) Ordinarily, volunteers working together in one room should not be from the same immediate family, if no other adult is present. 3) Children in the nursery should be released only to authorized persons. 4)  Parents are encouraged to visit classrooms and the nursery at any time.

Requested Items of Interest
            Make a difference in our community!  Love INC would like a board member from our congregation.  If you are interested, talk with Pastor Chad or contact Greg Wede.

            First Evangelical Lutheran is looking for certain items for their Winter Clothing GAP Ministry.  They are looking specifically for: Kids boots (all sizes), snow pants for children and youth of all ages, smaller boys’ coats in particular but youth coats in general, mittens and hats for all ages.

South Shore Care Center is looking for volunteers:  BINGO, help with shopping, etc. Contact Susan, Activity Director 376-3175.

                Check out the bulletin board about dinners to be held at other churches in Worthington.
                Nondenominational Widow's Ministry will meet at First United Methodist Church , 408 11th St., Worthington, tomorrow at 2 PM.  Pastor Darren Flinck will share a message with our group.
                The Worthington Christian School invites you to attend our annual freewill donation Soup Supper on Thursday.  WCS appreciates your support and welcomes you for a time of dining and fellowship.  Join us for a variety of delicious homemade soups, pie/desserts, and ham or turkey sandwiches.  Serving from 5pm-7pm at 1770 Eleanor Street.  Parking in the cul-de-sac will be reserved for take-out meals.
                Join SWC students for our Fall Concert and Open House on Thursday, October 17th at 7:00 pm!  The concert will feature Southwest choirs and bands.  The choirs will perform pieces in a variety of styles including classic hymns and folk songs. The 9 - 12 women will combine to sing "I Know It's Today" from Shrek the Musical and 9 - 12 men will combine to sing "A Pirate Song". These are two novelty numbers you won't want to miss!  The band will also play a variety of pieces including an arrangement of the hymn, "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" and the multicultural piece "España Cañi". The band will also premiere Chicago's 25 or 6 to 4 for pep-band in the fall.  
            Hope Haven's 55th Annual Society Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Hope Haven in Rock Valley beginning at 5:00 PM. Society members will have the opportunity to elect Board members, review recent audit and budgets, and receive the annual report on the ministry of Hope Haven.  Hope Haven is a society owned agency; therefore, you are encouraged to exercise your membership and become involved in the business of Hope Haven.  Since its beginning in 1964, Hope Haven continues to be managed by Reformed Denominations.
Join us for the annual Fundraising Banquet of the Helping Hand Pregnancy Center on Tues., Nov. 19, at the Worthington Event Center.  5:45 – silent auction, punch and snacks; 6:15 – delicious Thanksgiving Dinner.  RSVP by Oct 29 or ASAP to svoehl@frontier.com or call 372-2111.
"Looking Back, Yet Looking Forward: Immigrant Stories" will be hosted by New Roots Ministry on Saturday, November 2, 8:30am--12pm, at Sioux Falls Ministry Center, 225 E 11th St, Sioux Falls. No RSVP needed for this FREE event. Former refugees and immigrants of various countries will share: 1) history lessons--main causes of migration, 2) how things are now in their home country, and 3) answers to, "what do you wish we Americans would have known when you came?" 
            The showing of “He Leadeth Me” have been rescheduled to Saturday, November 9, at 7 pm at the Memorial Auditorium. This is an independent film produced by Redeemer’s Song Ministries. It was filmed at both the Historic Dayton House and Pioneer Village in Worthington and included some local actors. It is inspired by the Prodigal Son story told in Luke 15.
This year on November 20th at Dordt University we will host a Youth Worship Event for all area Youth (both middle and high school) for a night of worship, teaching, and fellowship where many different churches and schools can be brought together in unity for the sake of worshipping the King! The event will start at 6:30 pm. Pizza and games will be provided for the youth to start the evening and worship and teaching to follow. The event will be done by 8:30 pm.

October 13, 2019
1100 First Avenue SW, Worthington, MN                                            Office Telephone - 507-372-2811
Kitchen Telephone: 507-372-2898                                              Office Email: wgtncrc@frontiernet.net
Welcome to the Worthington Christian Reformed Church.
We are so glad you have chosen to join us today as we worship the Lord together in the House of God!  The Bible says this in Psalms 122:1: “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.”  Please sign the guest book found near the main entrance.  We invite you to join us in the Fellowship Hall for coffee or juice following the morning worship service and join us for our second worship service at 6:00 p.m.

Greeters Today:  AM Stephen and Sami Woitalewicz
                             PM – David and Nikki Bosma

Juice servers today Jessica Peterson
                                    Steve and Beth Prins
                                                                                                                                                       
Nursery todayPlease be in the nursery 15 minutes before the service begins.
                          AM – Cindy Gravenhof and Vince Vander Kooi

Sunday School today:  Lauren, Sami, Steph, Dave, Emily

Greeters for next weekAM – Rod and Bonnie Bosma
                                          PM – Marie Bousema
 
Juice servers next Sunday:   Dallas and Emily Ransom
                                                  Dan and Sheryl Riemersma                                                                  
Nursery next Sunday:  Please be in the nursery 15 minutes before the service begins.
                                       AM – Nikki Bosma, Hannah Hoftyzer

Children and Worship next week:  Aaron N, Beth P Danika N

Sunday School next week:  Kia, Lisa, Dave, Steph

Letters to missionaries:
Gerald and Anita Weg to Rev. Scott Van Voorst (pastorscottvv@gmail.com)
Michael and Deb Weg to Lauren and Connie Runia (Lauren_Runia@sil.org)

October 13, 2019 – 6:00 PM
                                                                               
                                                                                                                                Pastor:  Chad Werkhoven
                                         Pianist:  Lisa Sampson

Psalm Reading: Psalm 139  (p 974) – Scott Nordby
CALL TO WORSHIP - 1 Cor 1.9
Silent Prayer asking God’s blessing on the service
*Opening Song:  LUYH 339:1-2 “He Knows My Name”                                     HE KNOWS MY NAME

*Litany – Greeting
Pastor: You are before me, Lord.
Congregation: You know all about me.
Pastor: Before I was born,
Congregation: you knit me together.
Pastor: Before I lived one day,
Congregation: You wrote the book of my life.
Pastor: Even before I speak a word,
Congregation: you know all about it.  You are before me, Lord.  I trust in you.  Amen.
Greeting from God
Congregational Prayer

Presentation of the Word
*Song of Preparation:  260:1-3 “Not What My Hands Have Done”                              LEOMINSTER
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:1-14 (page 1815 in most pew Bibles)
Prayer of Application

The Response of the Ransomed Servants of God

*Song of Response: 434:1,3,4,5 “God Moves In A Mysterious Way”                                   DUNDEE
*The Confession of our Faith: CANONS OF DORDT, I.IX
We offer our gifts
Offering:  Sweetwater - Pendergrass
Offertory 
Sent to Serve
*Benediction - Eph 3.16-21
*Doxology: 635Glory Be To The Father”                                                                                    MEINEKE
*Postlude                                                                           

*Please stand, if you are able

October 6, 2019


WELCOME TO THE


WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

Sunday, October 6, 2019 – 9:30 AM


                                                                                    Pastor:  Chad Werkhoven
                                                                                    Organist:  Sheryl Riemersma            
                                                                                    Pianist:  Lorraine Edwards
                                                                                                                                   
Welcome
Call to Worship
Silent Prayer for God’s blessing on the service

*Greeting From God
Rev 1.4
*We Greet Each Other
*Hymn:  460:1-3 “Immortal, Invisible God Only Wise”                                                     ST. DENNO

Installation Service

Reconciliation
Confession / Assurance / Gratitude
We come guilty: - Deut. 6:4-5 (Pastor)
We live by grace – 
Congregation:  “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” (2 Corinthians 5:17, NIV)  
In Gratitude we have a new perspective on God’s Law: 
Deut. 6:4-5 (Pastor)
Congregation:  “For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Galatians 5:14, NIV) 

The Service of Consecration
Congregational Prayer

We Offer Our Gifts
Offering:  Covenantal Education
Offertory:  “This Little Light of Mine”                                                sung by the Sunday School Children
                                                                                    
Children and Worship  Children ages 3-7 are invited to come to the front of the sanctuary to receive a prayer of blessing.  Our young guests are welcome to participate in this service.
Lesson:  “Abram and Sarai”
Leader:  Deb W; Co-Leader:  Amy W; Greeter:  Emmalee B
Proclamation of the Word
*Song of Preparation: 408:1-4 Rejoice The Lord is King” (tune 164)                     ARTHUR’S SEAT
Scripture Lesson: I Peter 1.1-8 (page 1886 in most pew Bibles)
Sermon:  “Don’t Throw Away The Manual” 

Communion  
Passing of the bread – 379:1,3,4 “What Wondrous Love”                               WONDROUS LOVE
Passing of the wine – 461:1,2,4 “Beautiful Savior”                                                           ST. ELIZABETH
Benevolent Offering – 1831,3,4 “With Grateful Heart My Thanks I Bring”            SOLID ROCK
Sent Out to Serve God for His Glory
*Benediction - 1 Peter 5.6-11
*Closing Song:  637 “Doxology”                                                                                        NEW DOXOLOGY
*Moment of Silence
*Postlude       

*Please stand, if you are able


          Dear God, You have brought me to the beginning of a new day  I ask you to renew my heart with your strength and purpose.  Forgive my errors of yesterday and help me to walk closer in your way today.  Shine through me so that every person I meet may feel your presence in my soul.  Take my hand for I cannot make it by myself.  I love you!

Our Church Calendar for October 6 – October 13
Today                9:30 AM          Worship service – installation – communion
                           9:30 AM          Lao language service
                        10:45 AM          Sunday School
                        12:15 PM          Anuak language service
                         6:00 PM           Worship service – refreshments to follow

Monday          6:45 PM           Bible Study at the home of Beth Prins
7:00 PM           Elders Meeting

Wednesday    6:30 AM          Men’s Prayer meeting
                        7:00 PM           Cadets
                        7:00 PM           GEMS
                                   
Sunday           9:30 AM          Worship service
                        9:30 AM          Lao CRC service
                        10:45 AM         Sunday School
                        12:15 PM          Anuak language service
                        6:00 PM           Worship service

Our Church Announcements:
Continue to remember in prayer those who are unable to worship with us regularly: Ann Hoefker (South Shore Care Center); Clara Hofstee (Edgebrook Care Center); Neil Kempema (MN Veterans Home, Luverne); John and Dorothy Sikma (Tuff Memorial Home, Hills); Ann Van Iperen (Good Samaritan Society, Pipestone); LaVonne Vander Grift (Sibley Care Initiative); and Tom Vander Kooi (Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Fulda).

Congratulations to Mitchell and Bridget Gravenhof on the birth of a daughter, Ridley Mary, who was born on September 27.  Congratulations also to grandparents, Ryan and Cindy Gravenhof, and great-grandparents, Norm and Bev Gravenhof, as well as uncles, aunts and cousins.  May God’s love shine through you, so that child will know the love of Christ and the joys of faith.

Pastor Chad Werkhoven will be installed during our morning service today.  Rev. Roger Sparks and Rev. LeRoy Christoffels will be taking part in this portion of the service.

            The membership papers of Pastor Chad and Linda Werkhoven and daughters Andrea, Rachel  and Cora, have been received from the Sunnyside CRC. We look forward to your leadership of our church, and we are anxious to get to know your family.

            This morning we will celebrate the sacrament of communion in conjunction with World Communion Sunday.  The communion offering is for the Benevolent Fund.
           
            Refreshments will be served after both services today.

Dear Worthington Congregation, We are ever grateful for all your prayers, cards, and visits on behalf of Jim and me.  We appreciate your concern and standing alongside of us.  Jim is still struggling with health issues.  Most of all, grateful for the Lord’s healing and mercies and His faithfulness.  I apologize for being late in returning our thanks.  Is 43:2.  Love in Christ, Jim and Pearl Wassenaar

Sunday School todayFruit of the Spirit: Love; Galatians 5:22; Luke 15:11-32 Bible Point: Love is a fruit of the Spirit.  Family Time:  You can talk about fun family memories and how you’ve seen God’s love. Tell about someone who loves you. How do you know that person loves you?

Reminder:  Ladies Bible Study meets on the first and third Monday nights of the month.  For tomorrow, prepare by reading lessons 3 and 4; we will be watching a video.

There will be a bridal shower for Olivia Bousema and Jake Linder on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 7:00 pm. The couple is registered at Adorn 1024, Target, Amazon and Menards.

The new shipment of greeting cards in support of the GEMS Girls Club has arrived.  This year we are going to try something different.  Please make checks payable to Lorraine Edwards or pay with cash.  This way the deacons are not making one-check-at-a-time deposits for the cards and, when the checks are cashed, the funds will be available for purchase of craft items rather than receipts being turned in for reimbursement at the end of the season.  Thank you for your support of the young girls of our church!

The offering for next week Sunday will be for Sweetwater – Pendergrass, whose mission is to design holistic, sustainable, environmental strategies to deliver clean water as a means of bringing the Living Water (Jesus Christ) to water-stressed communities around the world. Sweetwater’s particular emphasis is on serving widows and orphans in places where water security is “impossible”. We strive to deliver clean and Living water in such a manner that when our work is done our client communities shout “The hand of the Lord has done this!

The deacons gratefully acknowledge the following gifts for September:
General Fund                                     $18,757.42                           Building Fund                    $   150.00
Covenantal Education                            674.60                          Bible League                           423.50
Crossroads Bible Institute                     345.25                          Moving Expenses               4,123.00
Minnkota Deacons                                  516.90

Requested Items of Interest
            WCS is looking for a girls’ basketball coach for grades 5-8.  If interested, please contact Austin Vande Kamp at 360-4099.
                The Helping Hands Pregnancy Center is in need of new and ‘like new’ Velcro tennis shoes and socks for 9-12 month old babies (infant 2,3&4). 
            There will be a Concert for Christ at the American Reformed Church in Woodstock,  MN today from 2-5 pm.  Singers:  Master’s Voice, Cornerstone Quartet and Rolling Plains Mennonite Youth.  There will be testimonies by New Life clients.  Barbeques and ice cream sundaes will be served. A freewill donation will be taken to purchase Bibles for clients at the New Life Treatment Center.
                Join SWC students for our Fall Concert and Open House on Thursday, October 17th at 7:00 pm!  The concert will feature Southwest choirs and bands.  The choirs will perform pieces in a variety of styles including classic hymns and folk songs. The 9 - 12 women will combine to sing "I Know It's Today" from Shrek the Musical and 9 - 12 men will combine to sing "A Pirate Song". These are two novelty numbers you won't want to miss!  The band will also play a variety of pieces including an arrangement of the hymn, "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" and the multicultural piece "España Cañi". The band will also premiere Chicago's 25 or 6 to 4 for pep-band in the fall.  
                Please join Inspiration Hills at their Annual Fall Auction on Friday, October 25th with doors opening at 6pm for a first look at items. Soup, Sandwich & Dessert will be available for a free-will offering.  Live Auction begins at 7pm with Mark Zomer!  This was an enjoyable event last year; please join us!
                The Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra in conjunction with a grant from Arts Midwest will present a Guest Concert by the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet on Saturday, October 26.  The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the BJ Haan Auditorium on the campus of Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa. Tickets are available at the door the night of the concert.  For more information, contact the NISO office at 712-722-6230 or niso@dordt.edu.
Mark your calendar for the 2019 Women Seeking God conference! This community-wide weekend of encouragement, teaching and fellowship will feature Dr. Tara Rye as she encourages women to multiply grace, growth, gifts and generosity in their lives. The "Multiply" conference will meet at American Lutheran Church the weekend of November 15 & 16. Watch for details to come or look up "Women Seeking God: Multiply" on Facebook to sign up. We'll see you there!
October 6, 2019
1100 First Avenue SW, Worthington, MN                                            Office Telephone - 507-372-2811
Kitchen Telephone: 507-372-2898                                              Office Email: wgtncrc@frontiernet.net
Welcome to the Worthington Christian Reformed Church.
We are so glad you have chosen to join us today as we worship the Lord together in the House of God!  The Bible says this in Psalms 122:1: “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.”  Please sign the guest book found near the main entrance.  We invite you to join us in the Fellowship Hall for coffee or juice following the morning worship service and join us for our second worship service at 6:00 p.m.

Greeters Today:  AM Mike and Deb Weg
                             PM Bill and Janice Wolterstorff

                                                                                                                                                       
Nursery todayPlease be in the nursery 15 minutes before the service begins.
                          AMLarissa Hoftyzer, Katie Robinson

Sunday School today:  Amy, Nikki, Emily, Shari, Steph

Greeters for next weekAM – Stephen and Sami Woitalewicz
                                          PM – David and Nikki Bosma
 
Juice servers next Sunday:  Jessica Peterson
                                              Steve and Beth Prins
                                                                                                                                                    
Nursery next Sunday:  Please be in the nursery 15 minutes before the service begins.
                                       AM – Cindy Gravenhof and Vince Vander Kooi

Children and Worship next week:  Leader: Amy W; Co-Leader: Aaron N; Helper: Ellie W

Sunday School next week:  Lauren, Sami, Steph, Dave, Emily

Letters to missionaries:
Gene and Jenni Weg to Rev. Scott Van Voorst (pastorscottvv@gmail.com)
Jacob and Lauren Weg to Lauren and Connie Runia (Lauren_Runia@sil.org)


October 6, 2019 – 6:00 PM
                                                                               
                                                                                                                Pastor:  Chad Werkhoven
                Pianist:  Beth Ten Haken

Psalm Reading: Psalm 29 (p 866) – Ryan and Josiah Hoftyzer
WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP
Silent Prayer asking God’s blessing on the service
*Opening Song:  182:1-3 “Give Thanks To God, For Good Is He”                                  CONSTANCE

*Litany – Greeting - Psalm 73:25-26
Pastor:   Whom have I in heaven but you?  And earth has nothing I desire besides you.
People:  My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my
 portion forever.
Pastor’s Greeting
People:  Amen!
Congregational Prayer

Presentation of the Word
*Song of Preparation:  487:1-5   “How Sweet The Name of Jesus Sounds”                     ST. PETER
Scripture Reading:  Ephesians 2.1-10 (page 1818 in most pew Bibles)
Prayer of Application

 The Response of the Ransomed Servants of God

*Song of Response: LUYH 675:1-3By Grace We Have Been Saved Through Faith”
                                                                                                                                           OH, HOW I LOVE JESUS          
*The Confession of our Faith: CANONS OF DORDT: Point 1, Articles 1,2,4 (p 927)

We offer our gifts
Offering:  Minnkota Deacons
Offertory 

Sent to Serve
*Parting Blessing
*Closing Song: LUYH 466, 1,2,5  “Abide With Me”                                                                 EVENTIDE
*Postlude                                                                           

*Please stand, if you are able

September 29, 2019


WELCOME TO THE


WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

Sunday, September 29, 2019 – 9:30 AM



                                                                                    Pastor:  Rev. Luke Wynja
                                                                                    Organist:  Sheryl Riemersma            
                                                                                    Pianist:  Lisa Sampson
                                                                                                                                   
Welcome
Call to Worship - from Psalm 66
Leader:   Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what he has done for
   my soul.
People:   I cried to him with my mouth, and high praise was on my tongue.
Leader:   If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.
   But truly God has listened; he has attended to the voice of my prayer.
People:  Blessed be God, because he has not rejected my prayer or removed his
  steadfast love from me!
Silent Prayer for God’s blessing on the service
*Opening Hymns:
                188:1 “Praise the Lord Sing Hallelujah”                                               PRAISE JEHOVAH
            SNC 128:1&3 “Shine, Jesus, Shine”                                                    SHINE, JESUS, SHINE

*God Calls Us To Worship
Pastor:  The Lord be with you.
All:         And also with you!
Pastor:  Our God is great, and worthy of praise
People: We come into His presence with singing!
Pastor:  From where does our Salvation come?
All:         From the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.
Pastor:  Receive His Greeting: Grace, Mercy, and Peace to you, from God the Father,
 God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
All:       AMEN!
*We Greet Each Other
*Hymn:  LUYH 682:1-3 Before the Throne of God Above”               BEFORE THE THRONE

Reconciliation
Call to Confession  - Westminster Confession of Faith chapter 11,5
God’s Will for Life and Gratitude Philippians 2:1-18
Prayer of Petition (Silent)
Assurance of Pardon - 1 John 1:9

Preparatory for the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

The Service of Consecration
Congregational Prayer

We Offer Our Gifts
Offering:  Minnkota Deacons
Offertory:  We Bow Down/O Worship the King”                                        sung by Women’s Group
                                                                                    
Children and Worship  Children ages 3-7 are invited to come to the front of the sanctuary to receive a prayer of blessing.  Our young guests are welcome to participate in this service.
Lesson:  “Noah”
Leader:  Scott N; Co-Leader:  Deb W; Greeter:  Noah G

Proclamation of the Word
*Song of Preparation: LUYH 755:1-3Speak O Lord”                                         SPEAK, O LORD
Scripture Lesson:  Hebrews 13:7-18 (page 1879 in most pew Bibles)
Sermon:  “The Care and Feeding of a Pastor”          
*Song of Response:  522:1-4 “Onward, Christian Soldiers”                                       ST. GERTRUDE

Sent Out to Serve God for His Glory
*Benediction
*Closing Song:  LUYH 769:1-2 “Keep What You Have Believed”                                   DIADEMATA
*Moment of Silence
*Postlude       

*Please stand, if you are able

Our Church Calendar for September 29 – October 6
Today                9:30 AM          Worship service
                         9:30 AM         Lao language service
                        10:45 AM         Sunday School begins
                        12:15 PM          Anuak language service
                         6:00 PM          Worship service

Monday          7:00 PM           Deacon’s Meeting

Wednesday    6:30 AM          Men’s Prayer meeting
                        9:30 AM          Meadows Bible Study
                        7:00 PM           Cadets

Friday              6:00 PM           Welcome Party for the Werkhoven family
                                                           
Sunday           9:30 AM          Worship service - communion
                        9:30 AM          Lao CRC service
                        10:45 AM         Sunday School
                        12:15 PM          Anuak language service
                        6:00 PM           Worship service – refreshments to follow

Our Church Announcements:
Continue to remember in prayer those who are unable to worship with us regularly: Ann Hoefker (South Shore Care Center); Clara Hofstee (Edgebrook Care Center); Neil Kempema (MN Veterans Home, Luverne); John and Dorothy Sikma (Tuff Memorial Home, Hills); Ann Van Iperen (Good Samaritan Society, Pipestone); LaVonne Vander Grift (Sibley Care Initiative); and Tom Vander Kooi (Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Fulda).

Congratulations to Tracy Fransen will be 97 on Saturday.  May peace be upon you as you add another year in your life and may God grant all the desires of your heart!

            Our worship services today will be led by Rev. Luke Wynja of Apple Valley, MN.

            Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. there will be a Welcome Party for the Werkhoven Family at the Worthington Christian School.  In order for the Care and Fellowship Committee to have enough food for everyone, please sign up on the sheet in the table in the Fellowship Hall or call/text Lorraine at 360-2868  by this evening.

            Next week Sunday morning we will celebrate the sacrament of communion for World-Wide Communion Sunday.  The communion offering is for the Benevolent Fund.
           

Sunday School News
Volunteers needed! Today we will begin our Sunday School year. This year we have an entirely new format for Pre-K-8th grade. We will be using a curriculum called Dig In. If you have ever been to VBS, the format is similar to that. Kids will be meeting in the sanctuary together most of the time, but sometimes we will divide into small groups. The first theme is the Fruit of the Spirit. One of the most exciting aspects of this is that you can volunteer for just one week (or more)  for a specific role. We are looking for Bible discovery teachers, craft, game, sound booth and song leader volunteers as well as helpers. If you are interested, please join us for Sunday School one week to observe or ask Kia for more details on how you can volunteer!

The second opportunity to volunteer is to become a prayer partner. Rather than a money offering during the Sunday School time, we will be taking an offering of Praise and Prayer. Each child Pre-k through 8th will have the opportunity to write a prayer request or their name on a card. These cards will then be placed on the table each week in the Fellowship Hall right after Sunday School begins during coffee time. We ask that you consider taking one or two of these cards before you leave church each week. Then throughout the week, please pray for the child and/or item that they drew a picture of on their card. We hope to foster connection between generations with this. Whether you are 1 or 100, you can participate in praying for specific children, needs, and praises that are on the hearts of our kids in Sunday School!

High School Catechism will also begin today. They will meet in the pastor's study. with Kel Vande Kamp.


            Pastor Chad Werkhoven will be installed during our morning service next week Sunday.

Sunday School todayFruit of the Spirit: Love; Galatians 5:22; Luke 15:11-32 Bible Point: Love is a fruit of the Spirit.  Family Time:  Celebrate each other with a special meal like the one the father in the Bible story had for his son. Let everyone decide one element of the meal.  During the meal, share things you love about one another.

The new shipment of greeting cards in support of the GEMS Girls Club has arrived.  This year we are going to try something different.  Please make checks payable to Lorraine Edwards or pay with cash.  This way the deacons are not making one-check-at-a-time deposits for the cards and, when the checks are cashed, the funds will be available for purchase of craft items rather than receipts being turned in for reimbursement at the end of the season.  Thank you for your support of the young girls of our church!

There will be a bridal shower for Olivia Bousema on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 7:00 pm. The couple is registered at Adorn 1024, Target, Amazon and Menards.

The offering for next week Sunday will be for Covenantal Education, which is for the Christian Education of the youth of our church.  This offering pays for the complete cost of education for the students in our congregation and supports the Christian Schools that they attend.  By this offering we seek to assure that all the children in this church are trained to live for Jesus Christ according to the Bible.

Requested Items of Interest
            WCS is looking for a girls’ basketball coach for grades 5-8.  If interested, please contact Austin Vande Kamp at 360-4099.
                The Helping Hands Pregnancy Center is in need of new and ‘like new’ Velcro tennis shoes and socks for 9-12 month old babies (infant 2,3&4). 
            There will be a Concert for Christ at the American Reformed Church in Woodstock,  MN on Sunday, October 6, from 2-5 pm.  Singers:  Master’s Voice, Cornerstone Quartet and Rolling Plains Mennonite Youth.  There will be testimonies by New Life clients.  Barbeques and ice cream sundaes will be served. A freewill donation will be taken to purchase Bibles for clients at the New Life Treatment Center.
                The Worthington Area Youth Ministers Association invites all youth in 7th through 12th grade to the 507 Youth Rally which will be held on Wednesday at the American Reformed Church, starting at 6:30 p.m. with free pizza, followed by a youth rally from 7:00-8:00 p.m.  If you have any questions, please call 376-6517.
                Please join Inspiration Hills at their Annual Fall Auction on Friday, October 25th with doors opening at 6pm for a first look at items. Soup, Sandwich & Dessert will be available for a free-will offering.  Live Auction begins at 7pm with Mark Zomer!  This was an enjoyable event last year; please join us!
Mark your calendar for the 2019 Women Seeking God conference! This community-wide weekend of encouragement, teaching and fellowship will feature Dr. Tara Rye as she encourages women to multiply grace, growth, gifts and generosity in their lives. The "Multiply" conference will meet at American Lutheran Church the weekend of November 15 & 16. Watch for details to come or look up "Women Seeking God: Multiply" on Facebook to sign up. We'll see you there!

September 29, 2019
1100 First Avenue SW, Worthington, MN                                            Office Telephone - 507-372-2811
Kitchen Telephone: 507-372-2898                                              Office Email: wgtncrc@frontiernet.net

Welcome to the Worthington Christian Reformed Church.
We are so glad you have chosen to join us today as we worship the Lord together in the House of God!  The Bible says this in Psalms 122:1: “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.”  Please sign the guest book found near the main entrance.  We invite you to join us in the Fellowship Hall for coffee or juice following the morning worship service and join us for our second worship service at 6:00 p.m.

Greeters Today:  AM Jacob and Lauren Weg
                             PM – Mark and Amy Woitalewicz

Juice servers today Ryan Loomans; Aaron and Kia Nystrom
                                                                                                                                                       
Nursery todayPlease be in the nursery 15 minutes before the service begins.
                          AM – Shari Vander Veen and Deyten Bosma

Sunday School today:  Kia, Lisa, Steph, Amy

Greeters for next weekAM Mike and Deb Weg
                                          PM Bill and Janice Wolterstorff
 
Juice servers next Sunday:  Scott and Katelyn Olson
                                               Garvin and Dianne Prins
                                                                                                                                                    
Nursery next Sunday:  Please be in the nursery 15 minutes before the service begins.
                                       AM Larissa Hoftyzer, Katie Robinson

Children and Worship next week:  Leader: Deb W; Co-Leader: Amy; Helper: Emmalee

Sunday School next week:  Amy, Nikki, Emily, Shari, Steph

Letters to missionaries:
Les and Irma Voss to Rev. Scott Van Voorst (pastorscottvv@gmail.com)
Clay and Danni Weg to Lauren and Connie Runia (Lauren_Runia@sil.org)

September 29, 2019 – 6:00 PM
                                                                               
                                                                                                                Pastor:  Rev. Luke Wynja
                         Pianist:  Beth Ten Haken
Psalm Reading: Psalm 8 (p 848) – Lisa Sampson
WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP
Silent Prayer asking God’s blessing on the service
*Opening Song:  541 “Christ Shall Have Dominion”                                                 KING OF GLORY
*Litany – Psalm 21
Pastor:   I lift up my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from?
People:  My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Pastor:   He will not let your foot slip – he who watches over you will not slumber;
People:  indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
Pastor:  The Lord watches over you – the Lord is your shade at your right hand.
People:  the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.
Pastor:  The Lord will keep you from all harm – he will watch over your life;
People:  the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
Pastor’s Greeting
People:  Amen!
Congregational Prayer

Presentation of the Word
*Song of Preparation:  428:1-5 “O Worship the King                                                              LYONS             
Scripture Reading:  Mark 5:21-43  (page 1559 in most pew Bibles)
Prayer of Application

The Response of the Ransomed Servants of God

*Song of Response:  237:1-3 “We Praise You, O God”                                                      KREMSER
*The Confession of our Faith: Lord’s Day 14, Q&A 35/36 (p 875)

We offer our gifts
Offering:  Minnkota Deacons
Offertory 

Sent to Serve
*Parting Blessing
*Closing Song:  638 “Doxology”                                                                                         GENEVAN 134
*Postlude                                                                           

*Please stand, if you are able

September 22, 2019


WELCOME TO THE


WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

Sunday, September 22, 2019 – 9:30 AM




                                                                                    Pastor:  Dr. Wayne Kobes
                                                                                    Pianist:  Lisa Sampson
                                                                                    Organist:  Sheryl Riemersma
                                                                                                                                   
Welcome
Call to Worship —Psalm 30:4,5
Silent Prayer for God’s blessing on the service
*Opening Hymns:
                LUYH 861:1-3 “In Our Lives Lord”                                                                                 GLORIFIED
    SNC 21:1&4 “We Will Glorify

*God Calls Us To Worship
Pastor:   Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is, and is to come.
People:  You are worthy, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power.
Pastor:   For you created all things, and by your will they were created.
People:  And worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and
  wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!
Pastor:   Now to him who sits upon the Throne and to the Lamb, be blessing and honor
  and glory and might forever and ever!                                                 (Revelation 4)  
Pastor:   The Lord be with you!
People:  And also with you.
Pastor:   The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the
   Holy Spirit be with you all.                                                                  
People:  AMEN!
*We Greet Each Other
*Hymn:  249: 1,2,4 “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”                                         NICAEA

Reconciliation
Call to Confession:   Psalm 14:1-3
God’s Will for Life and Gratitude:   I John 1:8-10
Assurance of Pardon:   Responsive reading, PH page 1014

The Service of Consecration
Congregational Prayer

Children and Worship  Children ages 3-7 are invited to come to the front of the sanctuary to receive a prayer of blessing.  Our young guests are welcome to participate in this service.
Lesson:  “Creation”
Leader:  Joan VK; Co-Leader:  Scott N; Greeter:  Maddy B

We Offer Our Gifts
Offering:  Bible League
Offertory                                                               by Emmalee Bosma and Megan Marushin                      

Proclamation of the Word

*Song of Preparation:  LUYH 755:1-3 “Speak, O Lord”                                       SPEAK, O LORD
Scripture Lesson:  Matthew 19:16-30 (verse 28) (page 1529 in most pew Bibles)
Sermon:  “Where on Earth Are We Going?” 
*Song of Response:  LUYH 181:1-3 “See, What a Morning                      SEE, WHAT A MORNING

Sent Out to Serve God for His Glory
*Benediction
*Closing Song632 “To God Be the Glory”                                                                               MY TRIBUTE
*Moment of Silence
*Postlude       

*Please stand, if you are able

          Father, thank You for fresh grace and a week full of promise.  Lead me in Yours ways and fill my heart with Your love and joy.  Help me to see others as You see them.  Father, I ask that You guide every decision, response, effort and conversation I have, all for Your glory.  In Jesus’ name I pray.  Amen.    

Our Church Calendar for September 22 – September 29
Today                9:30 AM          Worship service – refreshments to follow
                         9:30 AM         Lao language service
                        10:45 AM         Sunday School crew leaders meeting
                        12:15 PM          Anuak language service
                         6:00 PM          Worship service

Wednesday    6:30 AM          Men’s Prayer meeting
                        7:00 PM           GEMS Girls Club
                                   
Sunday           9:30 AM          Worship service
                        9:30 AM          Lao CRC service
                        10:45 AM         Sunday School starts
                        12:15 PM          Anuak language service
                        6:00 PM           Worship service

Our Church Announcements:
Continue to remember in prayer those who are unable to worship with us regularly: Ann Hoefker (South Shore Care Center); Clara Hofstee (Edgebrook Care Center); Neil Kempema (MN Veterans Home, Luverne); John and Dorothy Sikma (Tuff Memorial Home, Hills); Ann Van Iperen (Good Samaritan Society, Pipestone); LaVonne Vander Grift (Sibley Care Initiative); and Tom Vander Kooi (Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Fulda).

            Our morning worship service will be led by Dr. Wayne Kobes of Sioux Center, IA.  He teaches Greek, Biblical Studies, Christianity and culture, and mission and evangelism at Dordt University. Our evening service will be conducted by Rev. Irwin Van Leeuwen of Sioux Falls, SD.  He is a retired pastor of the American Reformed Church in Worthington.

There will be a meeting for the crew leaders, which involves all 6-8th graders for Sunday School following the morning service today.  Sunday School will start next Sunday morning.

Refreshments will be served following the morning service.

High school students please meet in the kitchen after church to discuss Sunday School materials.

The Care and Fellowship Committee will meet in the pastor’s study following the morning service today.

The GEMS groups looks forward to another year and invites young girls in 1st - 8th grade to attend.  Our kickoff night is Wednesday from 7:00 - 8:30 PM.  We will be meeting at church for a fun night to kick off our year of LOVED (period)  God loves us period.  We are going to explore how mighty that LOVE is and how we can show it to others.  Please feel free to extend an invitation to any young girl who we can LOVE!


Sunday School News
Volunteers needed! On September 29th, we will begin our Sunday School year. This year we have an entirely new format for Pre-K-8th grade. We will be using a curriculum called Dig In. If you have ever been to VBS, the format is similar to that. Kids will be meeting in the sanctuary together most of the time, but sometimes we will divide into small groups. The first theme is the Fruit of the Spirit. One of the most exciting aspects of this is that you can volunteer for just one week (or more)  for a specific role. We are looking for Bible discovery teachers, craft, game, sound booth and song leader volunteers as well as helpers. If you are interested, please join us for Sunday School one week to observe or ask Kia for more details on how you can volunteer!

The second opportunity to volunteer is to become a prayer partner. Rather than a money offering during the Sunday School time, we will be taking an offering of Praise and Prayer. Each child Pre-k through 8th will have the opportunity to write a prayer request or their name on a card. These cards will then be placed on the table each week in the Fellowship Hall right after Sunday School begins during coffee time. We ask that you consider taking one or two of these cards before you leave church each week. Then throughout the week, please pray for the child and/or item that they drew a picture of on their card. We hope to foster connection between generations with this. Whether you are 1 or 100, you can participate in praying for specific children, needs, and praises that are on the hearts of our kids in Sunday School!

High School Catechism will also begin on September 29th. They will meet in the pastor's study with Kel Vande Kamp.

Next week Sunday our services will be led by Rev. Luke Wynja of Apple Valley, MN.

The offering for next week Sunday will be Minnkota Deacons, which in conjunction with VIM, responds to referrals from 40+ social agencies, healthcare facilities, and schools ranging from abuse, elderly medical co-pays, children’s clothing and cribs, transportation, rent and utility bills, from health issues, to finding a Sunday School or Youth Group connection. 

Requested Items of Interest
            WCS is looking for a girls’ basketball coach for grades 5-8.  If interested, please contact Austin Vande Kamp at 360-4099.

There are copies of the September issue of the Messenger from Mid-America Reformed Seminary on the table between the mail slots.

              There are still a few dates available for groups to serve a meal for the Faith and Finance classes, which runs through Nov. 25.  If you are able to help or have questions, please call Wendy at Love INC.  727-7291

South Shore Care Center is looking for volunteers to assist with BINGO and help with shopping, etc.  Contact Susan, Activity Director, at  376-3175 if you can help.

The Worthington Area Youth Ministers Association would like to invite all youth in 7th through 12th grade to the 507 Youth Rally which will be held on Wednesday, October 2 at American Reformed Church, 1720 Burlington, Worthington starting at 6:30 p.m. with free pizza, followed by a youth rally from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.  If you have any questions, please call 376-6517.

Please join Project Morning Star, Residential Recovery at the American Reformed Church in Worthington, MN on October 26 to help us celebrate our FIVE year anniversary! We will be serving pancakes, eggs, sausage patties, coffee, and juice from 9-10 AM and comedy entertainment and testimonies from 10-11:30 AM. You can purchase tickets at Eventbrite, The Daily Apple, Phileos, or by calling Beth at 507-372-2770. We hope to see you there!  We are Christian based sober living homes providing transitional housing to men and women (with or without children) who are in long term recovery from drugs or alcohol. 

Mark your calendar for the 2019 Women Seeking God conference! This community-wide weekend of encouragement, teaching and fellowship will feature Dr. Tara Rye as she encourages women to multiply grace, growth, gifts and generosity in their lives. The "Multiply" conference will meet at American Lutheran Church the weekend of November 15 & 16. Watch for details to come or look up "Women Seeking God: Multiply" on Facebook to sign up. We'll see you there!


September 22, 2019
1100 First Avenue SW, Worthington, MN                                            Office Telephone - 507-372-2811
Kitchen Telephone: 507-372-2898                                              Office Email: wgtncrc@frontiernet.net

Welcome to the Worthington Christian Reformed Church.
We are so glad you have chosen to join us today as we worship the Lord together in the House of God!  The Bible says this in Psalms 122:1: “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.”  Please sign the guest book found near the main entrance.  We invite you to join us in the Fellowship Hall for coffee or juice following the morning worship service and join us for our second worship service at 6:00 p.m.

Greeters Today:  AM Gene and Jenni Weg
                             PM – Gerald and Anita Weg

Juice servers today Allen Ling; Scott and Tae Nordby
                                                                                                                                                       
Nursery todayPlease be in the nursery 15 minutes before the service begins.
                          AM – Joan Vande Kamp and Ellie Weg

Greeters for next weekAM – Jacob and Lauren Weg
                                          PM – Mark and Amy Woitalewicz
 
Juice servers next Sunday:  Ryan Loomans
                                              Aaron and Kia Nystrom
                                                                                                                                                   
Nursery next Sunday:  Please be in the nursery 15 minutes before the service begins.
                                       AM – Shari Vander Veen and Deyten Bosma

Children and Worship next week:  Leader: Scott N; Co-Leader: Deb W; Helper: Noah G

Sunday School next week:  Kia, Lisa, Steph, Amy

Letters to missionaries:
Les and Irma Voss to Rev. Scott Van Voorst (pastorscottvv@gmail.com)
Clay and Danni Weg to Lauren and Connie Runia (Lauren_Runia@sil.org)



September 22, 2019 – 6:00 PM
                                                                               
                                                                                                                Pastor:  Rev. Irwin Van Leeuwen
                Pianist:  Lorraine Edwards
Psalm Reading: Psalm 24 (p 862) – Mary Sampson
WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP
Silent Prayer asking God’s blessing on the service
*Opening Song:  246:1-4 “Come, Thou Almighty King”                                                   ITALIAN HYMN
*Responsive Reading – Matthew 5:1-10
Pastor:   Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down.  His
 disciples came to him, and he began to teach them, saying:
People:  “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Pastor:   Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
People:  Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Pastor:   Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
People:  Blessed are the merciful; for they will be shown mercy.
Pastor:   Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
People:  Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Pastor:  Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the
                Kingdom of heaven.”
Pastor’s Greeting
People:  Amen!
Congregational Prayer
Presentation of the Word
*Song of Preparation:  LUYH 859:1-4 “Be Thou My Vision”                                                          SLANE
Scripture Reading:  Psalm 23 (page 862 in most pew Bibles)
Prayer of Application

The Response of the Ransomed Servants of God

*Song of Response:  LUYH 772:1-4 “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less”                        SOLID ROCK
*The Confession of our Faith: Apostles Creed (p 813)
We offer our gifts
Offering:  Bible League
Offertory 
Sent to Serve
*Parting Blessing
*Closing Song:  320:1-2 “Lord Dismiss Us With Your Blessing”                            SICILIAN MARINERS
*Postlude                                                                           
  *Please stand, if you are able

September 15, 2019


WELCOME TO THE


WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

Sunday, September 15, 2019 – 9:30 AM





                                                                                    Pastor:  Rev. Luke Wynja
                                                                                    Organist:  Lisa Sampson
                                                                                    Pianist:  Danni Weg
                                                                                                                                   
Welcome
Call to Worship
Silent Prayer for God’s blessing on the service

*Opening Hymns:
            483:1 “How Great Thou Art”                                                                                         O STORE GUD
LUYH 574:1&2 “How Great is Our God”                                            HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD

*Litany
Pastor:   The Lord be with you.
All:  And also with you!
Pastor:   Our God reigns in heaven and on earth, and we come to rejoice in our Salvation.
People:  We thank God for His grace in calling us to be His people under His care.
Pastor:   From where does our Salvation come?
All:   From the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.
Pastor:   Receive His Greeting: Grace, Mercy, and Peace to you, from God the Father,
  God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
People:  AMEN!
*We Greet Each Other

*Hymn:  113:1-3 “Praise God, You Servants of the Lord”                                                         FESTUS

Reconciliation
Call to Confession:   Westminster Confession of Faith chapter 11,5
God’s Will for Life and Gratitude – Exodus 20:1-20
Prayer of Petition (Silent)
Assurance of Pardon – Acts 2:22-24; 1 Peter 2:24


The Service of Consecration
Congregational Prayer

Children and Worship  Children ages 3-7 are invited to come to the front of the sanctuary to receive a prayer of blessing.  Our young guests are welcome to participate in this service.
Lesson:  “The Good Shepherd”
Leader:  Katelyn O; Co-Leader:  Joan VK; Greeter:  Josiah H

We Offer Our Gifts
Offering:  Werkhoven moving expenses
Offertory  “Holy is the Lord”                                                                      sung by Jenni Weg

Proclamation of the Word
*Song of Preparation:  543:1-3 “Guide me, O My Great Redeemer”              CWM RHONDDA
Scripture Lesson:  Joshua 3-4 (page 334 in most pew Bibles)
Sermon:  “Remembering”     
*Song of Response:  556:1-3 “Great is Thy Faithfulness”                                             FAITHFULNESS

Sent Out to Serve God for His Glory
*Benediction
*Closing Song:   LUYH 769:1-2 “Keep What You Have Believed”                                  DIADEMATA
*Moment of Silence
*Postlude       

*Please stand, if you are able

          Thank you, Lord, for this day, for my life and for my many blessings.  I believe in Your goodness with all my heart.  So I am asking You to go before me today, being my guide should situations make me wonder which way to turn.  As each hour passes on this day, Lord, bless me with Your strength, Your joy and please keep me under Your watchful eye the entire day, ever ready to help me and to offer me comfort.  In Jesus’ name.  Amen.

Our Church Calendar for September 15 – September 22
Today                9:30 AM          Worship service – refreshments to follow
                         9:30 AM         Lao language service
                        10:45 AM         Sunday School volunteers meeting
                        12:15 PM          Anuak language service
                         6:00 PM          Worship service – refreshments to follow

Monday          6:45 PM           Ladies Bible Study at the home of Beth Prins

Tuesday          7:00 PM           Council and Elders Meeting

Wednesday    6:00 AM          Men’s Prayer meeting
                        9:30 AM          Meadows Bible Study
                        7:00 PM           Women’s Group rehearsal
                                   
Sunday           9:30 AM          Worship service
                        9:30 AM          Lao CRC service
                        10:45 AM         Sunday School crew leaders meeting
                        12:15 PM          Anuak language service
                        6:00 PM           Worship service
Our Church Announcements:
Continue to remember in prayer those who are unable to worship with us regularly: Ann Hoefker (South Shore Care Center); Clara Hofstee (Edgebrook Care Center); Neil Kempema (MN Veterans Home, Luverne); John and Dorothy Sikma (Tuff Memorial Home, Hills); Ann Van Iperen (Good Samaritan Society, Pipestone); LaVonne Vander Grift (Sibley Care Initiative); and Tom Vander Kooi (Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Fulda).

Today is the last day Jerry and Sheila Schynders will be worshipping with us before moving to their new home in Canton, OH.  Jerry has resigned his elder position effective today.   May God grant you many blessings in your new location.  Council wives will serve refreshments following the morning service.

            Today our worship services will be led by Rev. Luke Wynja of Apple Valley, MN.

There will be a meeting for the volunteers for Sunday School following the morning service today.  After the morning service next week there will be a meeting for crew leaders, which involves all 6-8th graders.  Sunday School will start on the 29th.
Refreshments will be served following the evening service.

Women’s Group - looking for any women interested in praising the Lord with voice on Sunday morning, Sept 29.  We will be meeting this Wednesday at 7:00 pm to practice an easy song - nothing complicated. 

The Monday Evening Bible Study will meet this week.  Please note the date change.  To prepare, read Chapters 1 and 2 of our book and complete the “Personal Study” on pages 23 through 29.  Be prepared for the first video and discussion.  From now on we will meet on the first and third Monday evenings.

Cadet Counselor’s Meeting  meets Tuesday at the Sioux Falls 1st CRC at 7:30. We will start the evening off with a kickoff worship session with John DeGroot from Sioux Center leading. All counselors are encouraged to attend.

The GEMS groups looks forward to another year and invites young girls in 1st - 8th grade to attend.  Our kickoff night is September 25 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM.  We will be meeting at church for a fun night to kick off our year of LOVED (period)  God loves us period.  We are going to explore how mighty that LOVE is and how we can show it to others.  We are grateful for this year's leaders as follows:  Rita Vander Kooi (1st - 3rd grades), Traci Scheepstra (4th-6th grades), Miranda Sampson (7th-8th grades), Tae Vander Kooi - Crafts, Danni Weg - Coordinator.  If anyone is interested in attending, we welcome you.  Please feel free to extend an invitation to any young girl who we can LOVE!
If you are willing to lead a devotion or craft at a GEMS meeting this year, please contact Tae Vander Kooi.  The girls like having different people come in to share with them!
Please pick up your pictorial directory if you haven’t already done so.  They are in the Fellowship Hall.  Each one has a name on it.  If yours isn’t there, it was an oversight  on our part.  Contact Lorraine for a copy. 
Next week Sunday our morning service will be led by Rev. Wayne Kobes of Sioux Center, IA.  Our evening service will be led by Rev. Irwin Van Leeuwen of Sioux Falls, SD.

The offering for next week Sunday will be for the Bible League. For over 80 years the Bible League has served the under-resourced Church by providing Bibles, biblical resources, and training to transform lives in 60 countries.  They have provided over 829 million Bibles and biblical resources, trained over 3.6 million people to reach others with God’s Word, and planted over 67,000 churches.

Requested Items of Interest
The Southwest MN Christian High School Parent/Circle Group #12 will be hosting a ham sub supper Tuesday from 5:00-7:30 p.m. during the home soccer and volleyball games. You may purchase a sub sandwich meal for $7.00 or purchase items individually. Thank you for your support of this event!
You are invited to a presentation by Jim Zylstra of World Renew Tanzania. Jim and Josephine have been working for World Renew in East Africa for many years and are ready to share updates with you and reflections on the work and way of life there. Two opportunities exist: Luverne CRC on Sept 17 or Chandler CRC at Sept 18. Both at 7pm.
The board of the Bible for Missions Thrift Store invites all volunteers and their spouses to a dinner as thanks for all the hours you have worked.  The dinner will be held in the ARC Center at the American Reformed Church at 6 p.m. on Thursday.  Please let Joyce (372-2017) or Verla (360-5811) know if you plan to attend.  You can also sign up in the store.  If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please come and learn about our work. 
The 11th annual Rock River Pumpkin Festival will be held this Saturday. The fun run/walk will begin at 8:00 a.m. (registration starting at 7:30 a.m.). This year also includes a kid's fun run held at the same time as the 5K. Main events are from 11:00-4:00 p.m. with carnival games, inflatables, vendor fair, hayrides, pumpkin patch, corn maze, some antique tractors/equipment, and top off with some great food options. Please join SW Christian (550 Elizabeth Street) as they host this event for community and visitors to Edgerton.
The Worthington Area Youth Ministers Association would like to invite all youth in 7th through 12th grade to the 507 Youth Rally which will be held on Wednesday, October 2 at American Reformed Church, 1720 Burlington, Worthington starting at 6:30 p.m. with free pizza, followed by a youth rally from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Special guests will be Blessed Antics, which is an improv and sketch comedy duo featuring Cole Elbel and Jonah Wright. They met in college, where they began performing in the Chicago-based comedy team . Cole continues to live and perform in Chicago, while Jonah is a resident of Worthington, MN. They’ve been improvising together for 3 years.    If you have any questions, please call 507-376-6517.
Please join Project Morning Star, Residential Recovery at the American Reformed Church in Worthington, MN on October 26 to help us celebrate our FIVE year anniversary! We will be serving pancakes, eggs, sausage patties, coffee, and juice from 9-10 AM and comedy entertainment and testimonies from 10-11:30 AM. You can purchase tickets at Eventbrite, The Daily Apple, Phileos, or by calling Beth at 507-372-2770. We hope to see you there!  We are Christian based sober living homes providing transitional housing to men and women (with or without children) who are in long term recovery from drugs or alcohol. 

September 15, 2019
1100 First Avenue SW, Worthington, MN                                            Office Telephone - 507-372-2811
Kitchen Telephone: 507-372-2898                                              Office Email: wgtncrc@frontiernet.net

Welcome to the Worthington Christian Reformed Church.
We are so glad you have chosen to join us today as we worship the Lord together in the House of God!  The Bible says this in Psalms 122:1: “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.”  Please sign the guest book found near the main entrance.  We invite you to join us in the Fellowship Hall for coffee or juice following the morning worship service and join us for our second worship service at 6:00 p.m.

Greeters Today:  AM Clay and Danni Weg
                             PM – Les and Irma Voss

Juice servers today Gary and Mary Sampson
                                                                                                                                                       
Nursery todayPlease be in the nursery 15 minutes before the service begins.
                          AM – Deb and Liv

Greeters for next weekAM – Gene and Jenni Weg
                                          PM – Gerald and Anita Weg
 
Juice servers next Sunday:  Allen Ling
                                              Scott and Tae Nordby
                                                                                                                                                   
Nursery next Sunday:  Please be in the nursery 15 minutes before the service begins.
                                       AM – Joan Vande Kamp and Ellie Weg

Children and Worship next week:  Leader: Joan VK; Co-Leader: Scott N; Helper: Maddie B

Refreshments next week Sunday morning: Danni W, Deb W, Karmen S

Letters to missionaries:
Dennis and Shari Vander Veen to Rev. Scott Van Voorst (pastorscottvv@gmail.com)
Ken and Lauri Vander Veen to Lauren and Connie Runia (Lauren_Runia@sil.org)


September 15, 2019 – 6:00 PM
                                                           
                                                                                                        Pastor:  Rev. Luke Wynja
                        Pianist:  Beth Ten Haken
Reading:  Psalm 150 (p 983) – Steve Bousema
WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP
Silent Prayer asking God’s blessing on the service
*Opening Song:  404:1-4 “Sing, Choirs of New Jerusalem”                                                LYNGHAM

*Responsive Reading
Psalm 27 – see the screen

Congregational Prayer

Presentation of the Word
*Song of Preparation:  544:1-3 “Lead Me, Guide Me”                                                            LEAD ME
Scripture Reading:   Mark 5 (page 1558 in most pew Bibles)
Sermon:  “God’s Power Received and Rejected”
Prayer of Application

The Response of the Ransomed Servants of God

*Song of Response:  237:1-3 “We Praise You, O God”                                                             KREMSER
*The Confession of our Faith: Lord’s Day 13 Q&A 33-34 (p 874)

We offer our gifts
Offering:  Werkhoven moving expenses
Offertory 

Sent to Serve
*Parting Blessing
*Closing Song:  638 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”                       GENEVAN 134
*Postlude                                                       


*Please stand, if you are able

September 8, 2019


WELCOME TO THE


WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

Sunday, September 8, 2019 – 9:30 AM





                                                                                    Pastor:  Rev. Luke Wynja

                                                                                    Organist:  Sheryl Riemersma
                                                                                    Pianist:  Amy Woitalewicz

                                                                                                                                   
Welcome
Call to Worship from Psalm 117 and 1 Timothy 1
Leader: Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For to the King eternal,
 immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever!
Silent Prayer for God’s blessing on the service

*Opening Hymns:
            8:1 “Lord our Lord”                                                                                                  EVENING PRAISE
237:1&3 “We Praise You, O God”                                                                                    KREMSER

*Litany
 Pastor: We come into the presence of God, by whose very hand we are each fearfully
  and wonderfully made. (Psalm 139)
All:        We come clinging to Christ, for we know that apart from him we can do
 nothing. (John 15: 1-5)
Pastor: We come with hope, which does not disappoint us because God has poured out
 his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. (Romans 5:5)
All:       Let us be true worshipers who worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they
 are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. Great is the Lord, and most worthy
of praise! (John 4:23; Psalm 48:1)
Pastor: From where does our Salvation come?
All: From the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.
Pastor: Receive His Greeting: Grace, Mercy, and Peace to you, from God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
People:  AMEN!
*We Greet Each Other



*Hymn:  473:1-3 “To God be the Glory”                                                              TO GOD BE THE GLORY

Reconciliation
Call to Confession - From Isaiah 30
Assurance of Pardon - Colossians 1:19-22
The Gratitude of Holy Living  - Deuteronomy 5:6-21

2019 SERVE report

The Service of Consecration
Congregational Prayer

Children and Worship  Children ages 3-7 are invited to come to the front of the sanctuary to receive a prayer of blessing.  Our young guests are welcome to participate in this service.
Lesson:  “The Good Shepherd”
Leader:  Rita VK; Co-Leader: Katelyn O; Greeter:  Liv VK

We Offer Our Gifts
Offering:  Crossroads Bible Institute
Offertory     

Proclamation of the Word

*Song of Preparation:  430:1-3 “I Sing the Mighty Power of God”                                KINGSFOLD
Scripture Lesson: Joshua 2 (page 332 in most pew Bibles)
Sermon:  “Finding Faith in Unlikely Places” 
*Song of Response:  “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us” (3 vs)

Sent Out to Serve God for His Glory
*Benediction
*Moment of Silence
*Postlude       

*Please stand, if you are able

Our Church Calendar for September 8 – September 15
Today                9:30 AM          Worship service
                         9:30 AM         Lao language service
                        12:15 PM          Anuak language service
                         6:00 PM          Worship service – refreshments to follow

Monday          6:45 PM           Ladies Bible Study at the Beth Prins home

Wednesday    6:00 AM          Men’s Prayer meeting
                       
Thursday                                Classis Minnkota meets at Chandler CRC
                                   
Sunday           9:30 AM          Worship service
                        9:30 AM          Lao CRC service
                        10:45 AM         SS volunteers meeting
                        12:15 PM          Anuak language service
                        6:00 PM           Worship service
                       
Our Church Announcements:
Continue to remember in prayer those who are unable to worship with us regularly: Ann Hoefker (South Shore Care Center); Clara Hofstee (Edgebrook Care Center); Neil Kempema (MN Veterans Home, Luverne); John and Dorothy Sikma (Tuff Memorial Home, Hills); Ann Van Iperen (Good Samaritan Society, Pipestone); LaVonne Vander Grift (Sibley Care Initiative); and Tom Vander Kooi (Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Fulda).

            Happy birthday to John Scheepstra who will be 90 on Tuesday.  May God bless you and keep you always in His tender, loving care.

            Ellen Miller and her granddaughter, Ivana Seekie, have moved to 1440 N. Bur-lington, Apt 1. 

            Garvin and Dianne Prins have a new e-mail address:  salesbarn39@gmail.com

            Thank you for the thoughts and prayers offered on behalf of my family concerning my brother’s lung transplant.  The last I word I had from my sister-in-law was that the lungs were working well.  Thanks and praise to the Great Physician!          Lorraine Edwards

Today our worship services will be led by Rev. Luke Wynja of Sioux Falls, SD.

Children and Worship:  Parents of kids ages three years old through 1st grade, we will begin our year this morning!  Please take some time to remind your children it is a quiet time of worship.   Absolutely no running to the room.  Thanks!

Are you interested in joining the team of Children and Worship Volunteers?  We would love to add a few new adult helpers.  It entails about six mornings per school year, and we will work around your schedule.  Please contact Rita.  Thanks!

The Monday Night Bible Study gals will begin their season tomorrow evening at 6:45 for tea and prayer sheet time; 7:00 start time.  We are studying “It’s Not Supposed to be This Way” by Lisa Turk Hearst.  For our first meeting, please read Chapter 1 in the book only, but take your study guide and Bible along.  We meet at the home of Beth Prins, 721 Lake Avenue.  All ladies welcome!

Classis Minnkota will meet Thursday at the Chandler CRC.  Our delegates are Elder Bill Wolterstorff and Deacon David Bosma.  Please pray for all the delegates and the decisions they will be making.

There will be a meeting for the volunteers for Sunday School following the morning service next week.  After the morning service on the 22nd  there will be a meeting for crew leaders, which involves 6-8th graders.  Sunday School will start on the 29th.

The GEMS groups looks forward to another year and invites young girls in 1st - 8th grade to attend.  Our kickoff night is September 25 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM.  We will be meeting at church for a fun night to kick off our year of LOVED (period)  God loves us period.  We are going to explore how mighty that LOVE is and how we can show it to others.  We are grateful for this year's leaders as follows:  Rita Vander Kooi (1st - 3rd grades), Traci Scheepstra (4th-6th grades), Miranda Sampson (7th-8th grades), Tae Vander Kooi - Crafts, Danni Weg - Coordinator.  If anyone is interested in attending, we welcome you.  Please feel free to extend an invitation to any young girl who we can LOVE!
If you are willing to lead a devotion or craft at a GEMS meeting this year, please contact Tae Vander Kooi.  The girls like having different people come in to share with them!
A new stock of greeting cards in support of the GEMS program will be arriving this month!
The directories are ready for you to pick up!!!!  They are in the Fellowship Hall.  Each one has a name on it.  If yours isn’t there, it was an oversight  on our part.  Contact Lorraine for a copy.  Thank you to Sheila, Mary, Nelma, Donna and Ginny for assisting this week to get them ready for you.
Next week Sunday our services will be led by Rev. Luke Wynja.

The offering for next week Sunday is for the moving costs for the Werkhoven family.  The goal is $5,000-$7,000.  Please give this your prayerful consideration.

Requested Items of Interest
The Movie Premiere of “He Leadeth Me” scheduled for today has been postponed . A new date has not been set.
Nondenominational Widow's Ministry will meet tomorrow at 2 PM at First United Methodist Church, 408 11th St.,, Worthington.  Program will be Greg Raymo on "Finances".
The board of the Bible for Missions Thrift Store invites all volunteers and their spouses to a dinner as thanks for all the hours you have worked.  The dinner will be held in the ARC Center at the American Reformed Church at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19.  Please let Joyce (372-2017) or Verla (360-5811) know if you plan to attend.  You can also sign up in the store.  If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please come and learn about our work. 
Starting this month the Bibles for Missions Thrift Store has new hours due to the lack of volunteers.  Monday – closed; Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm; Saturday 10 am – 3 pm.
The Worthington Area Youth Ministers Association would like to invite all youth in 7th through 12th grade to the 507 Youth Rally which will be held on Wednesday, October 2 at American Reformed Church, 1720 Burlington, Worthington starting at 6:30 p.m. with free pizza, followed by a youth rally from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Special guests will be Blessed Antics, which is an improv and sketch comedy duo featuring Cole Elbel and Jonah Wright. They met in college, where they began performing in the Chicago-based comedy team . Cole continues to live and perform in Chicago, while Jonah is a resident of Worthington, MN. They’ve been improvising together for 3 years.  About Improv: Improvisational comedy is a unique performance art where everything is made up on the spot. Performers will get a suggestion from the audience that will help them create characters, settings, and situations for scenes instantly. There is no planning or writing, which means no two shows are the same! To find out more about Blessed Antics’ brand of comedy, come to the 507 Youth Rally on October 2.  If you have any questions, please call 507-376-6517.

September 8, 2019
1100 First Avenue SW, Worthington, MN                                            Office Telephone - 507-372-2811
Kitchen Telephone: 507-372-2898                                              Office Email: wgtncrc@frontiernet.net

Welcome to the Worthington Christian Reformed Church.
We are so glad you have chosen to join us today as we worship the Lord together in the House of God!  The Bible says this in Psalms 122:1: “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.”  Please sign the guest book found near the main entrance.  We invite you to join us in the Fellowship Hall for coffee or juice following the morning worship service and join us for our second worship service at 6:00 p.m.

Greeters Today:  AM Dennis and Shari Vander Veen
                             PM – Ken and Lauri Vander Veen

                                                                                                                                                       
Nursery todayPlease be in the nursery 15 minutes before the service begins.
                          AM – Emily and Noah

Greeters for next weekAM – Clay and Danni Weg
                                          PM – Les and Irma Voss
 
Juice servers next Sunday:  Lon and Ginny Lien; Dale Thomsen
                                                                                                                                                   
Nursery next Sunday:  Please be in the nursery 15 minutes before the service begins.
                                       AM – Deb and Liv

Children and Worship next week:  Leader:  Katelyn; Co-Leader:  Joan; Helper:  Josiah

Letters to missionaries:
Joe and Rita Vander Kooi to Rev. Scott Van Voorst (pastorscottvv@gmail.com)
Paul and Donna Vander Kooi to Lauren and Connie Runia (Lauren_Runia@sil.org)






September 8, 2019 – 6:00 PM
                                                                               
                                                                                                                                Pastor:  Rev. Luke Wynja
                                Pianist:  Lorraine Edwards
Reading:  Psalm 100 (p 937) – deb Vander Kooi
WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP
Silent Prayer asking God’s blessing on the service
*Opening Song: 501:1-5 “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”                                                    SANFORD

*Responsive Reading Psalm 95:1
Leader:   Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
People:   Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with
  songs of praise!
Leader:   For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods. In his hand are the depths
 of the earth; the heights of the mountains are his also. The sea is his, for he made it, and
 his hands formed the dry land.
People: Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker! For he
 is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. 
(Psa 95:1-7  ESV)
Leader:  Receive His Greeting: Grace, Mercy, and Peace be to you, from God the Father, God the
 Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
People:   Amen!
Congregational Prayer
Presentation of the Word
*Song of Preparation:  LUYH 762:1-2 “Ancient Words”                                                      ANCIENT WORDS
Scripture Reading: Mark 4:35-41 (page 1558 in most pew Bibles)
Sermon:  “What Kind of Person is Jesus?”
Prayer of Application

The Response of the Ransomed Servants of God

*Song of Response:  541:1-4 “Christ Shall Have Dominion”                                                 KING OF GLORY
*The Confession of our Faith: Lord’s Day 12,  Q&A 31-32 (p 873)
We offer our gifts
Offering:  Crossroads Bible Institute
Offertory 
Sent to Serve
*Parting Blessing
*Closing Song:  638 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”                              GENEVAN 134
*Postlude                                                                           
*Please stand, if you are able

September 1, 2019


WELCOME TO THE


WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

Sunday, September 1, 2019 – 9:30 AM





                                                                                    Pastor:  Rev. Jack Gray

                                                                                    Organist:  Lorraine Edwards

                                                                                    Pianist:  Danni Weg
                                                                                                                                                                          
Welcome
Call to Worship:  Genesis 2:2,3
Silent Prayer for God’s blessing on the service

*Opening Hymns:
            “Forth in Thy Name, O Lord” (vs 1-3)                                                          DUKE STREET
                LUYH 396:1-2 “For the Fruit of All Creation”                                        AR HYD Y NOS

*Litany
Pastor:   When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and
  the stars, which you have set in place,
People:  what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care
   for him?
Pastor:   You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him
   with glory and honor.
People:  You made him ruler over the works of your hands; you put everything
   under his feet.
Pastor: John 15:12-14a  and all God’s people said
People:  AMEN!
*We Greet Each Other
*Hymn:  LUYH 559:1-3 “Ten Thousand Reasons”                                                PRS

Reconciliation
Call to Confession:  1 John 1:8-9
Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 145:13-14
The Gratitude of Holy Living:  Proverbs 3:5 & 6

The Service of Consecration
Congregational Prayer

We Offer Our Gifts
Offering:  Covenantal Education
Offertory     

Proclamation of the Word

*Song of Preparation:  528:1-4 “Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak”              CANONBURY
Scripture Lesson: Psalm 90 (page 929 in most pew Bibles)
Text:  Psalm 90:17
Sermon:  “The Work of Our Hands” 
            Outline:  I.  Church     II.  School   III.  Home                  
*Song of Response:  170:1-6 “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”                                          ST. ANNE           
Sent Out to Serve God for His Glory
*Benediction:   Hebrews 13:20,21
*Closing Song:  638 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”                      GENEVAN 134
*Moment of Silence
*Postlude       

*Please stand, if you are able


Lord God, we pray for all who work in business and industry, who work in homemaking, who work in medicine, who work in education, who work in agriculture, who work in government, who work in service to others, who are beginning a new career, who struggle in their work, who are seeking new or different jobs, who are retired or anticipating retirement, who are unemployed or underemployed.  Give us joy in our work, and in using gifts and talents we receive from you.  Give us joy in doing all our work to your honor and glory.  Equip us to labor in ways that promote justice and peace.  Equip us to be ministers of your peace in a world that cries for peace.  Through Jesus Christ, our Lord.  Amen.   

Our Church Calendar for September 1 – September 8
Today                9:30 AM          Worship service
                         9:30 AM         Lao language service
                        12:15 PM          Anuak language service
                         6:00 PM          Worship service

Wednesday    6:00 AM          Men’s Prayer meeting
                        9:30 AM          Meadows Bible Study
                                               
Sunday           9:30 AM          Worship service
                        9:30 AM          Lao CRC service
                        12:15 PM          Anuak language service
                        6:00 PM           Worship service – refreshments to follow
                       
Our Church Announcements:
Continue to remember in prayer those who are unable to worship with us regularly: Ann Hoefker (South Shore Care Center); Clara Hofstee (Edgebrook Care Center); Neil Kempema (MN Veterans Home, Luverne); John and Dorothy Sikma (Tuff Memorial Home, Hills); Ann Van Iperen (Good Samaritan Society, Pipestone); LaVonne Vander Grift (Sibley Care Initiative); and Tom Vander Kooi (Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Fulda).

            Happy birthday to Joyce Meyer who will be 85 on Thursday!  May the love, grace and peace of God be with you forever!

            Congratulations to John and Dorothy Sikma who will celebrate their 72nd wedding anniversary on Tuesday.  Tuff Memorial Home would like to honor them on this very special day by incorporating a time of celebration at 2:00 during their Bible Study time.  Cards can be sent to them at 505 E 4th St., Hills, MN  56138.

            Tracy Fransen has moved to the Meadows.  Her new address is 1801 Collegeway, Apt. #114.

Today our worship services will be led by Rev. Jack Gray of Sioux Falls, SD.

Children and Worship:  Parents of kids ages three years old through 1st grade, we will begin our year next Sunday morning!  Please take some time to remind your children it is a quiet time of worship.   Absolutely no running to the room.  Thanks!
Are you interested in joining the team of Children and Worship Volunteers?  We would love to add a few new adult helpers.  It entails about six mornings per school year, and we will work around your schedule.  Please contact Rita.  Thanks!

The Monday Night Bible Study gals will begin their season on Monday, Sept. 9 at 6:45 for tea and prayer sheet time; 7:00 start time.  We are studying “It’s Not Supposed to be This Way” by Lisa Turk Hearst.  For our first meeting, please read Chapter 1 in the book only, but take your study guide and Bible along.  We meet at the home of Beth Prins, 721 Lake Avenue.  All ladies welcome!

The offering on September 15th will be for moving expenses for the Werkhoven family, with a goal of $5,000.00 - $7,000.00.

The deacons gratefully acknowledge the following gifts for August 2019:
General Fund                           $25,661.62                              Building Fund              $500.00
Covenantal Education                     490.50                              Dordt University            327.00
Benevolence Fund                           353.00                              Ben & Amy Meyer        746.10
Minnkota Deacons                          443.49

Next week Sunday our services will be led by Rev. Luke Wynja.

The offering for next week Sunday is for Crossroads Bible Institute, which is a prison ministry based in Grand Rapids, Mich. Over thirty years ago, brothers Tom and Jim de Vries created a Bible studies that could be used for discipleship through the mail. They built a team of volunteers to review prisoners’ completed Bible lessons and write them encouraging letters. Because it was done through the mail, the Crossroads program could follow prisoners no matter how many times they are transferred.

Requested Items of Interest
SWMCH upcoming dates to remember:  ●Monday: Labor Day Pancake Breakfast at SWMCH cafeteria hosted by Circle #2  ●Saturday: Tractor Ride hosted by Circle #13

Please join us in a “Circle of Prayer’ for blessings on the 2019/2020 school year on Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. in the WCS gym.  If you are unable to join us at that time, please take a moment to lift us up in prayer wherever you are.  There’s power in prayer.  Thank you for continued prayer support throughout the year.

On Tuesday at 6 p.m. Bethany Christian Services is hosting a Free Volunteer, Sunday School and Wednesday night teacher training designed for parents, anyone caring for or teaching children & teens who have experienced trauma.  Many of the children that come into our churches have experienced some form of trauma. We believe passionately that giving volunteers the resources they need to handle situations and know when a child may have trauma is the best way to serve them! Please send your people! They won't want to miss this hour and a half FREE training. There will be light refreshments. Held at the Marshall Evangelical Free Church.

The Movie Premiere of “He Leadeth Me” will be shown at the Memorial Auditorium on Sunday, September 8, at 2:00 p.m.  The movie includes the Historic Dayton House as the Judge’s home in this film!  When his enemy is found dead, a minister challenges the local judge’s decision to adopt an orphaned teen left behind.  The judge will do everything in his power to claim the boy as the minister denies paternity claims made against him in efforts to mask his own sins.  Inspired by the prodigal son story told in Luke 15, this story, with a vast array of characters, reminds us how easy it is to run away from what is good and to deny the truth about who and what we are.  Doors open an hour before showtime.  Freewill donation.  General Admission.

Love INC of Worthington  will be holding a Faith and Finances Class this fall.  It will be held on Monday evenings from Sept. 9 to Nov. 25 at the Worthington Christian Church.  We are looking for someone to volunteer to provide childcare for the children of participants of the Faith and Finances Class.  We have some teenagers who are willing to assist with care, but an adult supervisor is required.   The volunteer would need to be there from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.  There is a meal provided at 5:30 that they are also more than welcome to attend.  If you have anyone who is interested in helping in this capacity please have them contact Wendy at 727-7290.


September 1, 2019
1100 First Avenue SW, Worthington, MN                                            Office Telephone - 507-372-2811
Kitchen Telephone: 507-372-2898                                              Office Email: wgtncrc@frontiernet.net

Welcome to the Worthington Christian Reformed Church.
We are so glad you have chosen to join us today as we worship the Lord together in the House of God!  The Bible says this in Psalms 122:1: “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.”  Please sign the guest book found near the main entrance.  We invite you to join us in the Fellowship Hall for coffee or juice following the morning worship service and join us for our second worship service at 6:00 p.m.

Greeters Today:  AM Joe and Rita Vander Kooi
                             PM – Paul and Donna Vander Kooi

Juice servers today Norm and Bev Gravenhof
                                    Howard and Ricki Hoftyzer     
                                                                                                                 
Nursery todayPlease be in the nursery 15 minutes before the service begins.
                          AM – Alyssa and Hannah

Greeters for next weekAM – Dennis and Shari Vander Veen
                                          PM – Ken and Lauri Vander Veen
 
Juice servers next Sunday:  Ryan and Larissa Hoftyzer
                                              Colleen Jansma                                                                           
                        
Nursery next Sunday:  Please be in the nursery 15 minutes before the service begins.
                                       AM – Emily and Hudson

Children and Worship next week:  Leader:  Rita; Co-Leader:  Katelyn; Helper:  Vince

Refreshments next week:  Jessica Peterson

Letters to missionaries:
Dave and deb Vander Kooi to Rev. Scott Van Voorst (pastorscottvv@gmail.com)
Gert Vander Kooi  to Lauren and Connie Runia (Lauren_Runia@sil.org)


September 1, 2019 – 6:00 PM
                                                                               
                                                                                                                                Pastor:  Rev. Jack Gray
                                Pianist:  Beth Ten Haken
Reading:  Psalm 118 (p 956) – Beth Prins and Liv Vander Kooi
WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP Philippians 2:9-11
Silent Prayer asking God’s blessing on the service
*Opening Song: LUYH 770:1-4 “In Christ Alone”                                                          IN CHRIST ALONE      
*Responsive Reading
Pastor:   In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
 He was with God in the beginning.
People:  Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been
 made.
Pastor:   In him was life, and that life was the light of men.
People:  The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it.
Pastor’s Greeting: Revelation 1:4,5
People:   Amen!
Congregational Prayer
Presentation of the Word
*Song of Preparation:  BPsH 354:1-3 Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross               NEAR THE CROSS
Scripture Reading: I Samuel 23:15-29 (page 457 in most pew Bibles)
Text:  I Samuel 29: 28b
Sermon:  “Sela Hammahlekoth
Outline:   I.  The rock    II.  The Rock
Prayer of Application

The Response of the Ransomed Servants of God

*Song of Response:  LUYH 512:1-4Now with Joyful Exultation”                                         BEECHER      
*The Confession of our Faith: Belgic Confession, Article 10
We offer our gifts
Offering:  
Offertory 
Sent to Serve
*Parting Blessing - Numbers 6:24-26
*Closing Song: BPsH 388:1  “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me”                                                          TOPLADY      
*Postlude                                                                           
*Please stand, if you are able