March 19, 2023 Bulletin
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
March 19, 2023
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 A.M.
COME! LET US WORSHIP!
Call to Worship: Psalm 100
Silent Prayer and Response
#624 “Hear Our Prayer, O Lord”
Hear our prayer, O Lord. Hear our prayer, O Lord. Incline your ear to us, and grant us your peace. Amen. *Pastor: People of God, from where does your help come?
*Cong: Our help comes from the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and Earth.
*God’s Greeting
*Hymn: #483 (st. 1,3.4) “How Great Thou Art”
Praise Time (All songs in P&W Book): #234 “Jehovah-Jireh,” #240 “I Stand in Awe,” #84 “The Trees of the Field”
LET US CONFESS OUR FAITH AND PRAY TO GOD
Confession of Sin: Matthew 22:37-40
Prayer of Confession
Confession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 12 (PH, pg. 873)
Congregational Prayer
LET US PRESENT OUR OFFERINGS TO GOD
Offerings: 1. General Fund 2. Maintenance and Repair
Offertory by CROSSroad: “Come Thou Fount”
LET US OPEN OUR HEARTS TO THE WORD OF GOD
*Hymn of Preparation: #561 (st. 1,2,5) “Rejoice, O Pure in Heart”
Prayer of Illumination
Sermon Text: Philippians 4:2-9 (pg. 1231)
Sermon: How to Live in the Lord Prayer
GO! LET US DEPART TO SERVE IN JOY AND PEACE!
*Hymn of Response: #291 “May the Mind of Christ, My Savior”
*Benediction
*Doxology: #638 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
*Those who are able, please stand
Sermon Notes
Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9
Sermon: How to Live in the Lord
I. Agree in the Lord
A. The Philippian Disagreement: Between Euodia and Syntyche.
1. They are both _____________.
2. They are both _____________. In the book of _____.
3. They have been working for the ____________.
4. They were _____________ with each other.
B. Paul calls them to agree
1. They ________ need to do it, not just one of them.
2. A third party is asked to help. Who is it?
3. Where does this unity come from? The _________.
a. How does this apply to your conflicts?
II. Rejoice in the Lord
A. Paul repeats this command—it is _______________!
B. The Reason for Rejoicing
1. Not in our outward __________________.
2. We rejoice in the ________.
a. What are some examples of God’s blessings?
b. If you belong to _____, you have reason for joy!
III. Pray to the Lord
A. Pray about _________________. Big needs and little needs.
1. What is true about God that makes this possible?
B. Pray _______-____________ prayers.
1. God is not a cosmic _________—more than requests.
2. A_____________: Worshipping God, praising him.
3. C_____________: Acknowledging our sin.
4. T_____________: Being grateful for God’s blessings.
5. S_____________: Asking God for something.
C. Prayer results in the __________ of God.
1. What does God’s peace guard us from?
IV. Think on the Lord
A. The 8 characteristics are ultimately found in the ________.
1. Give some Scriptural examples:
B. With what are you filling your mind?
1. How do you think on the Lord: _________, _______.
2. 2 Cor. 10:5: Take every thought captive to obey Christ.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
March 19, 2023
Welcome to worship at Hancock CRC! Today is a day in which we worship the Lord, hear from His Word, and fellowship with His saints. After the service, please join us downstairs for refreshments and fellowship!
GREETING: Gary and Lorrie Joos Next Sunday: John and Glenna Ver Steeg
REFRESHMENTS: Gary and Lorrie Joos Next Sunday: John and Glenna Ver Steeg
USHER: Brian Bolluyt Next Sunday: Dan Bolluyt
NURSERY: Rachel Dick Next Sunday: Bernice Christie
LIBRARIAN FOR MARCH: Lori Bolluyt
LIBRARIAN FOR APRIL: Rita Bolluyt
CHURCH CALENDAR:
Today, March 19, 10 A.M.: Shannon Foss and Steve Boyd will give a presentation about Safe Families for Children before the start of our worship service. Pastor David will lead our service. CROSSroads will lead Praise Time. The special offering will be for Maintenance and Repair.
11:00 A.M.: Sunday School (Preschool – Grade 5)
11:15 A.M.: Catechism (Grades 6-8 9-12)
12:00 P.M.: Potluck of soup and bread. Please bring a soup to share. The bread will be provided. Circle 1 will serve.
6:00 P.M.: Sunday Evening Bible Study. We will be looking at Lesson 50: 1 and 2 Corinthians.
Wednesday, March 22, 6:30-7:00 A.M.: Weekly prayer meeting at church.
3:00 P.M.: Kid Connection will meet. Our lesson will be The Wise Guy from 1 Kings 3. Pam Foss has signed up for snack.
7:00 P.M.: Youth Group will meet.
Thursday, March 23, 6:30 P.M.: Women’s Fellowship Night. We will be playing ping pong in the church basement.
Next Sunday, March 26, 10 A.M.: Chris Alle of the Broken will give a presentation before the start of our worship service. Pastor David will lead our service. The special offering will be for the Benevolent Fund.
11:00 A.M.: Sunday School (Preschool – Grade 5)
11:15 A.M.: Catechism (Grades 6-8 9-12)
6:00 P.M.: Sunday Evening Bible Study. We will be looking at Lesson 51: Prison Epistles.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY: Continue to pray for Hannah Johnson, Brock Sybesma, Carol Evink, Evelyn Baas, Dave Evink, Linda Shank, Marla Miller, the elderly, those with ongoing health issues, and those grieving the loss of loved ones.
Upcoming Special Offerings
April 2 – Church Education
April 9 – Ministry Shares
April 16 – Maintenance and Repair
April 23 – World Renew (Formerly CRWRC)
BIRTHDAYS: March 24: Brent Evink March 26: Jack Van Eps
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Soup Supper: The Raymond-Bunde JAM youth group is hosting their annual soup and homemade pie supper. Come enjoy fellowship and great food! There is also going to be a pie auction! Serving from 5-7pm on March 22 at Bunde CRC. Free will donation will be used towards the summer mission trip to Alamosa, CO and other activities throughout the year.
Schedule for March/April 2023
Tuesday, March 28: 7:00 P.M.: Education Committee will meet.
Friday, March 31: 7:00-9:00 P.M: Church Auction. Please note further information regarding the church auction is included in the insert of your bulletin. Volunteers are greatly appreciated and if you wish to donate items to the silent or live auction, we encourage you to bring your items to church starting Thursday, March 30. The proceeds from the auction will be split between The Broken Ministries and YPS Local Community Project.
Sunday, April 2: Palm Sunday.
Friday, April 7, 10:00 A.M.: Ladies’ Bible Study will meet. We will be looking at Lesson 11: Lord Over Land and Sea, from Exodus 13:17-14:31.
7:00 P.M.: Good Friday service. We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
Sunday, April 9: Easter Sunday. At 8:00 A.M., there will be a Sunrise service, followed by a brunch, with our Easter morning service at 10:00 A.M.
Tuesday, April 11, 7:00 P.M.: Council will meet. Don Boon will serve refreshments.
Highlights of the March Council Meeting
1. The March Council Meeting was held on March 14, 2023.
2. The Financial Report for February was reviewed and approved.
3. Pastor David gave a report on his work and visits, and on the meeting of Classis Lake Superior from March 6-7.
4. The Fellowship Committee schedule of upcoming events was received.
5. A Presentation for Safe Families for Children will be March 19.
6. The church auction proceeds will be split between The Broken and YPS Local Community Project.
7. There will be a presentation from Chris Alle of the Broken on March 26, the Sunday before the church auction. 8. The next Council meeting will be April 11, 2023.
March 19, 2023
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 A.M.
COME! LET US WORSHIP!
Call to Worship: Psalm 100
Silent Prayer and Response
#624 “Hear Our Prayer, O Lord”
Hear our prayer, O Lord. Hear our prayer, O Lord. Incline your ear to us, and grant us your peace. Amen. *Pastor: People of God, from where does your help come?
*Cong: Our help comes from the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and Earth.
*God’s Greeting
*Hymn: #483 (st. 1,3.4) “How Great Thou Art”
Praise Time (All songs in P&W Book): #234 “Jehovah-Jireh,” #240 “I Stand in Awe,” #84 “The Trees of the Field”
LET US CONFESS OUR FAITH AND PRAY TO GOD
Confession of Sin: Matthew 22:37-40
Prayer of Confession
Confession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 12 (PH, pg. 873)
Congregational Prayer
LET US PRESENT OUR OFFERINGS TO GOD
Offerings: 1. General Fund 2. Maintenance and Repair
Offertory by CROSSroad: “Come Thou Fount”
LET US OPEN OUR HEARTS TO THE WORD OF GOD
*Hymn of Preparation: #561 (st. 1,2,5) “Rejoice, O Pure in Heart”
Prayer of Illumination
Sermon Text: Philippians 4:2-9 (pg. 1231)
Sermon: How to Live in the Lord Prayer
GO! LET US DEPART TO SERVE IN JOY AND PEACE!
*Hymn of Response: #291 “May the Mind of Christ, My Savior”
*Benediction
*Doxology: #638 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
*Those who are able, please stand
Sermon Notes
Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9
Sermon: How to Live in the Lord
I. Agree in the Lord
A. The Philippian Disagreement: Between Euodia and Syntyche.
1. They are both _____________.
2. They are both _____________. In the book of _____.
3. They have been working for the ____________.
4. They were _____________ with each other.
B. Paul calls them to agree
1. They ________ need to do it, not just one of them.
2. A third party is asked to help. Who is it?
3. Where does this unity come from? The _________.
a. How does this apply to your conflicts?
II. Rejoice in the Lord
A. Paul repeats this command—it is _______________!
B. The Reason for Rejoicing
1. Not in our outward __________________.
2. We rejoice in the ________.
a. What are some examples of God’s blessings?
b. If you belong to _____, you have reason for joy!
III. Pray to the Lord
A. Pray about _________________. Big needs and little needs.
1. What is true about God that makes this possible?
B. Pray _______-____________ prayers.
1. God is not a cosmic _________—more than requests.
2. A_____________: Worshipping God, praising him.
3. C_____________: Acknowledging our sin.
4. T_____________: Being grateful for God’s blessings.
5. S_____________: Asking God for something.
C. Prayer results in the __________ of God.
1. What does God’s peace guard us from?
IV. Think on the Lord
A. The 8 characteristics are ultimately found in the ________.
1. Give some Scriptural examples:
B. With what are you filling your mind?
1. How do you think on the Lord: _________, _______.
2. 2 Cor. 10:5: Take every thought captive to obey Christ.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
March 19, 2023
Welcome to worship at Hancock CRC! Today is a day in which we worship the Lord, hear from His Word, and fellowship with His saints. After the service, please join us downstairs for refreshments and fellowship!
GREETING: Gary and Lorrie Joos Next Sunday: John and Glenna Ver Steeg
REFRESHMENTS: Gary and Lorrie Joos Next Sunday: John and Glenna Ver Steeg
USHER: Brian Bolluyt Next Sunday: Dan Bolluyt
NURSERY: Rachel Dick Next Sunday: Bernice Christie
LIBRARIAN FOR MARCH: Lori Bolluyt
LIBRARIAN FOR APRIL: Rita Bolluyt
CHURCH CALENDAR:
Today, March 19, 10 A.M.: Shannon Foss and Steve Boyd will give a presentation about Safe Families for Children before the start of our worship service. Pastor David will lead our service. CROSSroads will lead Praise Time. The special offering will be for Maintenance and Repair.
11:00 A.M.: Sunday School (Preschool – Grade 5)
11:15 A.M.: Catechism (Grades 6-8 9-12)
12:00 P.M.: Potluck of soup and bread. Please bring a soup to share. The bread will be provided. Circle 1 will serve.
6:00 P.M.: Sunday Evening Bible Study. We will be looking at Lesson 50: 1 and 2 Corinthians.
Wednesday, March 22, 6:30-7:00 A.M.: Weekly prayer meeting at church.
3:00 P.M.: Kid Connection will meet. Our lesson will be The Wise Guy from 1 Kings 3. Pam Foss has signed up for snack.
7:00 P.M.: Youth Group will meet.
Thursday, March 23, 6:30 P.M.: Women’s Fellowship Night. We will be playing ping pong in the church basement.
Next Sunday, March 26, 10 A.M.: Chris Alle of the Broken will give a presentation before the start of our worship service. Pastor David will lead our service. The special offering will be for the Benevolent Fund.
11:00 A.M.: Sunday School (Preschool – Grade 5)
11:15 A.M.: Catechism (Grades 6-8 9-12)
6:00 P.M.: Sunday Evening Bible Study. We will be looking at Lesson 51: Prison Epistles.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY: Continue to pray for Hannah Johnson, Brock Sybesma, Carol Evink, Evelyn Baas, Dave Evink, Linda Shank, Marla Miller, the elderly, those with ongoing health issues, and those grieving the loss of loved ones.
Upcoming Special Offerings
April 2 – Church Education
April 9 – Ministry Shares
April 16 – Maintenance and Repair
April 23 – World Renew (Formerly CRWRC)
BIRTHDAYS: March 24: Brent Evink March 26: Jack Van Eps
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Soup Supper: The Raymond-Bunde JAM youth group is hosting their annual soup and homemade pie supper. Come enjoy fellowship and great food! There is also going to be a pie auction! Serving from 5-7pm on March 22 at Bunde CRC. Free will donation will be used towards the summer mission trip to Alamosa, CO and other activities throughout the year.
Schedule for March/April 2023
Tuesday, March 28: 7:00 P.M.: Education Committee will meet.
Friday, March 31: 7:00-9:00 P.M: Church Auction. Please note further information regarding the church auction is included in the insert of your bulletin. Volunteers are greatly appreciated and if you wish to donate items to the silent or live auction, we encourage you to bring your items to church starting Thursday, March 30. The proceeds from the auction will be split between The Broken Ministries and YPS Local Community Project.
Sunday, April 2: Palm Sunday.
Friday, April 7, 10:00 A.M.: Ladies’ Bible Study will meet. We will be looking at Lesson 11: Lord Over Land and Sea, from Exodus 13:17-14:31.
7:00 P.M.: Good Friday service. We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
Sunday, April 9: Easter Sunday. At 8:00 A.M., there will be a Sunrise service, followed by a brunch, with our Easter morning service at 10:00 A.M.
Tuesday, April 11, 7:00 P.M.: Council will meet. Don Boon will serve refreshments.
Highlights of the March Council Meeting
1. The March Council Meeting was held on March 14, 2023.
2. The Financial Report for February was reviewed and approved.
3. Pastor David gave a report on his work and visits, and on the meeting of Classis Lake Superior from March 6-7.
4. The Fellowship Committee schedule of upcoming events was received.
5. A Presentation for Safe Families for Children will be March 19.
6. The church auction proceeds will be split between The Broken and YPS Local Community Project.
7. There will be a presentation from Chris Alle of the Broken on March 26, the Sunday before the church auction. 8. The next Council meeting will be April 11, 2023.
