Pastor Steve Van Noort
Opening
Prelude: “Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest”
“Spirit of God, Dwell Thou Within My Heart”
“Creator Spirit”
Opening Praise: “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” PH 486:1-3
Call to Worship
God’s Greeting
Time of Praise: “Come, Praise and Glorify”
Confession and Assurance
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Grace
Song of Application: “Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God”
Offering
Congregational Prayer
Offering for Church Sign Fund
Offertory: “There’s No God” (PH 517)
“Spirit of the Living God” (PH 424:2)
Prayer of Blessing for the Children
God’s Word
Song of Preparation: “Dwell in Me, O Blessed Spirit” PH 427:1-2
Scripture: 1 John 4:1-7 (p. 1212)
Message: “The True Marks of the Holy Spirit”
Prayer
Song of Response: “My Jesus I Love Thee” PH 557:1-4
Closing
Parting Blessing
Doxology: “Doxology—Amen”
Postlude
Pastor Steve Van Noort
Gathering to Worship
Prelude
Welcome & Opening Prayer
Songs of Praise: “How Lovely Is Your Dwelling” PH 243:1-3
“Jesus, Name Above All Names”
“Abide with Me” PH 442:1-3
Offering Our Prayers and Gifts
Time of Prayer
Offering Resonate Global Mission
Offertory
Hearing God’s Word
Song of Preparation: “Thy Word”
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12 (p. 1139)
Message: “What Is a Spiritual Gift & How to Use It”
Prayer
Q & A Discussion Opportunity
Closing
God’s Parting Blessing
Doxology: “He Is Lord” (2 vs)
Postlude
UPCOMING SERVICES:
• There will be a Joint CRC Evening Service May 27 6:00 PM at MountainView CRC.
• In June, we will celebrate Graduation Sunday on the 3rd and Communion on the 10th.
• The morning worship service time will change to 10:00 AM for Sundays in June, July, & August, beginning on June 3.
POTLUCK: If you are visiting this morning, we welcome you to join with Care Community #4 for a potluck lunch in the basement following the morning service. Welcome to Bethel!
SHINE: This coming Wednesday is our seniors’ send off night. Meet at church at 6:30 p.m. Hotdogs and s’mores will be provided.
CHRISTIAN ED FUND PLEDGE DRIVE 2018-2019: Please prayerfully consider giving to the Christian Education Fund for the upcoming year, supporting our young families. In order for this program to continuing blessing our covenantal kids, we need our full tuition payment fully covered by the money pledged. Please return completed pledge forms to the box on library table or dropped in offering bag by May 20, 2018. Questions? Contact Kelly DJ, Pam Korthuis, or David Vos.
JOINT SERVICE: Mountain View Christian Reformed Church welcomes all to attend a combined worship service on Sunday, May 27, at 6:00 PM. The offering on that evening will be for the local Seafarers Ministry, both financial and supplies. The Seafarers have suggested jackets, hats, socks, toiletries, books, magazines (especially Christian), and good DVDs and CDs. We look forward to the opportunity to worship together.
OFFICE HOURS: Next week, the office will be open 8:00-12:00 Thursday and Friday.
ROCK THE BLOCK: We need you to help us this summer! Please fill out the flyer and return it to the basket in the library. Extra copies are on the library table.
HELP WITH FUNERALS: The hospitality committee needs a co-coordinator with Donna Steiger to help with funeral fellowship time. If you are willing to help, please contact Mary Kok.
CHILDREN & WORSHIP: The last week for Children & Worship will be May 20. The program will resume in the fall.