Pastor Steve Van Noort

Gathering to Worship

Prelude

* Gathering: “O Church Arise”

* Call to Worship

* God’s Greeting

* Song of Praise: “Our Sovereign God”

Confession and Assurance

Prayer of Confession 

Assurance of Grace

Song of Response: “Wonderful, Merciful Savior”

Offering Our Gifts 

Congregational Prayer

Offering for General Fund

Offertory – Video Slideshow from World Renew

Prayer of Blessing for the Children

Hearing God’s Word

* Song of Preparation: “Behold Our God”

* Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13.7 (p. 1140); Luke 23.44-49 (p. 1051)

Message: “Love Believes All Things”

Prayer

* Song of Response: “A Christian’s Daily Prayer”

Parting with God’s Blessing

* Benediction

* Doxology: “Salvation Belongs To Our God”

* Postlude

Pianist: Amy Vandenberg

Praise team: Laura Te Velde, Pat Folkertsma, Becca Steiger, Joe Ter Beek, Brendan Vandenberg, Pastor Steve Van Noort

PLEASE PRAY for Howard and Bev Nunnikhoven. Howard’s surgery on Thursday went well and he continues his recovery at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. 

BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS to Shirley De Boer who turns 88 on Thursday, May 16! 

CONGRATULATIONS to Jevin Holleman and Chloe Templin who were married in Golden, CO yesterday! We pray their marriage will be one of serving Him and each other. Jevin and Chloe will have a reception in Lynden on May 18. 

WELCOME COLLEGE STUDENTS: We are glad you are home for the summer and look forward to having you worship with us.

SENIOR BRUNCH: We are pretty sure the snow is gone till next winter so we are planning the Senior Brunch for this Wednesday, May 15 at 11 am in the basement! Sign-up sheets are in the back of church--we would love to pick you up if you need a ride. Marlo, Carol and Bob will be sharing with us about their latest adventure. Any questions —talk to Dolores Bosman or Marilyn Haak. 

PROFESSION OF FAITH: Next week we joyfully witness the profession of faith of: Elise Ball, Addison De Jong, Hana Holleman, Lydia Ter Beek and Kaleigh Vandenberg. 

ADVANCE NOTICE: 

• Vesper Service at CHCC May 26, group two

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FUND: Pledge forms for the 2019-2020 school year are in your mailboxes. Please prayerfully consider what you can contribute and return the forms to the box in the library by next Sunday, May 19. Thank you.