Pastor Ken Boonstra

Gathering to Worship

Prelude:

* Call to Worship

* God’s Greeting

* Time of Praise “Come, People of the Risen King”

“Wonderful, Merciful Savior”

Confession and Assurance

Prayer of Confession 

God’s Word of Assurance: from Psalm 103

Song of Assurance: “Jesus Strong and Kind”

Confession of Faith: Belgic Confession, Article 1 (unison)

Offering Our Prayer and Gifts

Congregational Prayer

(Offering for General Fund can be placed in the baskets in the back of church or mailed)

The Word of God

* Song of Preparation: “Ancient Words”

* Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 (p. 962) 

Message: “Sermon on the Mount: The Blessed Ones”

Prayer

* Song of Response: “Blest Are They”

Closing

* Benediction

* Doxology: “In Christ Alone” 1-4

* Postlude

Pianist: Laura Te Velde

Praise team: Elaine Vos

THANK YOU to the deacons and GEMS for the wonderful gift bags we received at Christmas. We are so appreciative! ~Jeanette Eshuis, Grace Feddema, Harriet Haak, Betty Kaemingk, John Kooy, Homer Wigboldy. 

FROM THE COUNCIL: 

• Please pray for all the students, elementary through college and home schooled, that they will develop healthy minds and bodies and receive a solid Biblical foundation while learning. 

• Pray for the Pastor Search Committee as they work to bring the next pastor to lead our congregation. 

• Pray for all those working extra hours cleaning and fixing due to the problems caused by the harsh weather. 

• Pray for: Karl and Dolores Bosman, Vern Ammerman, Gert Douma, Ivan and Wilma Groen.