Pastor Bryan Dick
Gathering to Worship
Prelude
Call to Worship
* Responding in Adoration:
“The Ends of All the Earth Shall Hear” PH 452:1,3
* God’s Greeting
* Time of Praise: “Before the Throne of God Above”
Confession and Assurance
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Song of Response: “When Peace Like A River” PH 489
Holy Living
Offering Our Prayer and Gifts
Congregational Prayer
Offertory—Offering received for Samaritan’s Purse
Children are invited forward for a Children’s Message as the
deacons come to present the offerings
The Word of God
Children’s Message
* Song of Preparation: “Spirit of the Living God” PH 424
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 (p. 1139)
Message: A Family Coming to the Table
Prayer
* Song of Response: “Behold the Lamb”
Communion
The elders will pass out the elements and we will partake together
at the invitation of the pastor.
Closing
* Benediction
* Doxology: “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” PH 638
* Postlude
Pianist: Laura Te Velde, Jo Mans
Praise team: Alvin Vos, David Vos
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Herb Korthuis who will celebrate his 87th birthday tomorrow, October 23!
CONGRATULATIONS to Howard and Bev Nunnikhoven who will celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary on Friday, October 27!
CARDS AND ENCOURAGING NOTES for Renee Storteboom are always welcome to be placed in the basket in the narthex.
STAFF APPRECIATION: We are thankful for our Bethel staff every day but today we want to celebrate them in a special way. Join us downstairs for cake and coffee to let Pastor Bryan, Marv and Karen, Sherry, Elaine, and Pam know how much we appreciate them! There will be a basket provided for notes and cards.
ALL BETHEL MEN are invited to De Jong family’s Eagle Mill Farms new red barn on Abbott Road this Thursday, October 26. Coffee and doughnuts will be served at 10:30 am. Questions? Call Rod De Jong.
FROM THE DEACONS: The offering next week will be received for Engedi Ministries. Engedi was founded on the belief that God created and loves all people, and that He is especially interested in protecting and helping those who are oppressed, depressed, lonely and hurting. Engedi’s vision is to help human trafficking victims find safety and restoration. Engedi has a home in Whatcom County which serves hurting victims in our area.
CADETS SELLING POINSETTIAS: Our Bethel Cadets are selling poinsettias. Proceeds from the sale will help fund supplies, shirts, activities and the Sumas Camp each summer. If you wish to purchase a poinsettia, please contact one of our Cadets: Alex Brewster, Gus, Cy and Cord De Jong, Carson, Isaac and Josiah Dick and Bradley Hiemstra.
PETER FISH will be distributed today and will be collected on World Hunger Sunday, November 5.
FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT is in your church mailbox today.
JOINT SERVICE: First CRC in Lynden invites us to the annual joint CRC Reformation Day Service next Sunday, October 29 at 6 pm. The offering will be taken for Amor Viviente.
PUZZLE ASSISTANT NEEDED: Please talk to Sherry if you can help keep the puzzles in the library organized, and when needed, box up the unused ones and take them to one of our local thrift stores.
REFORMATION DAY SERVICE: First CRC of Mt. Vernon will host a Reformation Day Service on Saturday, October 28 at 6 pm, led by Rev. Zach King, General Secretary of the CRC. The offering will be for Didachem Ministry. Nursery will be provided and refreshments served afterwards. Additionally, Rev. King will also make a denominational ministry presentation to church leaders at 2 pm., followed by a Q and A session and meal at 4 p.m. For more information call 360-336-2405 or email: secretary@firstcrcmv.com
SUNDAY
9:00 AM - Sunday School (Adults and Youth)
10:00 AM - Worship service
11:30 AM - Staff Appreciation coffee (basement)
MONDAY
7:00 PM - GEMS
7:00 PM - Cadets
TUESDAY
6:30 AM - Men’s Bible study
10:00 AM - Ladies’ Bible study
WEDNESDAY
10:00 AM - Senior Coffee
SUNDAY 29TH
9:00 AM - Sunday School (Adults and Youth)
10:00 AM - Worship service
6:00 PM - Joint Service at First CRC
