Pastor Bryan Dick
Gathering to Worship
Prelude: “How Firm a Foundation” arr. G. Martin/R. Haan
Call to Worship
* Responding in Adoration: “Come, Thou Almighty King” PH 246
* God’s Greeting
* Time of Praise: “Christ is Mine Forevermore”
Confession & Assurance
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Song of Response: “I Will Sing of My Redeemer” PH 479
Living in Thankfulness
Offering Our Prayer and Gifts
Congregational Prayer
Offertory: “If with All Your Hearts” arr. H. DeCou
Offering received for Christian Education Fund
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: “How Firm A Foundation” PH 500:1,2,4,5
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 (p. 1152)
Message: God’s Sufficient Grace
Prayer
* Song of Response:
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” PH 384:1-3
Closing
* Benediction
* Doxology: “Glory Be to the Father” PH 635
* Postlude
Organist: Marilyn Kooiman
Saxophone: Alex Brewster; Trumpet: Gus De Jong
CHURCH DIRECTORY: Please add Rose Shreve and Brielle Schwandt to your church directory (see printed bulletin).
PLEASE CONTINUE to keep Karlene Dick (Pastor Bryan’s grandmother) in your prayers as she recovers from surgery to remove part of her colon. The surgery went well but she will have a long recovery.
REMEMBER to welcome home our college students and pray for those still finishing their finals and traveling home. Also, pray for a good ending to the school year for our K-12 students, especially our seniors, and their teachers as the next few weeks are very busy with field trips, projects and special events.
THE YOUTH GROUP will meet for the final time of the school year tonight in our basement at 6 pm for food and games.
CADETS: All boys in 1st -8th grade are invited to Meenderinck’s pond tomorrow, May 12, at 6:30 pm as we finish the season. Moms, dads, sisters and brothers are all welcome for a fun night of fishing and swimming, along with hot dogs and chips. For more information, contact Brian Stokes (see printed bulletin).
CHRISTIAN ED FUND PLEDGE DRIVE: Today is the last day to turn in your completed pledge form for the 2025-2026 Christian Education Fund. Forms can be placed in the box on the library table or put in the offering bag. Thank you.
THANK YOU to Marcia Mulder and her Sunday School students for making a quilt that teaches us the names of God and reveals His character. The quilt is hanging by the back door.
NEXT SUNDAY the offering will be received for Faith Promise. One of the ministries that we support will give a short report this morning about his work and ministry.
NEXT SUNDAY we will be celebrating the sacrament of communion.
ELDERS will meet on Monday, May 19 at 7 pm.
FROM THE COUNCIL: At the May 8 council meeting the 2025-2026 General Fund Budget was approved and the congregational meeting date set for Tuesday, May 27 at 7 pm. The agenda will include the following:
1. Selection of new Council members from the following:
* Administration Elder: (need 1) Dennis Bosman, John Hiemstra
* Shepherding Elder: (need 1) Jeff DeJong, Gary Hiemstra
* Service Deacon: (need 2) Matt Brewster, Cal Burgers, David Vos
2. Budget Approval
3. Legacy Fund Report
4. Special Funds Report
5. Admin Team Report
6. Pastor’s Report on Classis and Synodical updates
Copies of the budget are in your mailbox today and absentee
ballots for the council positions will be available next week.
SUNDAY
10:00 AM - Worship Service
6:00 PM - Youth Group in basement
MONDAY
6:30 PM - Cadets at Meenderinck pond
TUESDAY
6:30 AM - Men’s Bible study
WEDNESDAY
10:00 AM - Coffee fellowship
SUNDAY 18th
10:00 AM - Worship Service
