Grand Rapids FRC Bulletin

February 17, 2013

Office-Bearers Conference: All former and current office-bearers are

welcome to the joint FRC and HRC Spring Elders and Deacons Conference th to be held at London Free Reformed Church on Saturday, March 23 , beginning at 10:30 AM. Dr. Joel Hamstra, member of the FRCNA Ethics Committee, Ass't Clinical Professor of Anesthesia at McMaster University and Dir. of Obstetrical Anesthesia at St. Josephs Healthcare in Hamilton, will give a presentation on Medical Ethics: A Reformed Perspective. Lunch will be provided at noon with discussion time at 1:00 p.m.

9:30 AM But we see Jesus

The consistory would like to thank the Young People for all the hard
work catering & serving the fellowship night meals for the past 3 months.

Scripture: Hebrews 2

Text: Hebrews 2

~ Calendar ~

The Lord willing... James 4:15

February 18 (Monday) 7:30 PM Elders meeting. 5:50 PM - SONG SERVICE: Psalter 174: all verses 6:00 PM The Morning of the Resurrection February 19 (Tuesday) 7:30 PM Financial Peace University This weeks lesson is The Role of Insurance Protecting your Health, Family and Finances. February 24 - (Sunday) 4:15 PM Youth Group meets. Snack: VanderBand February 26 (Tuesday) 9:45 AM Ladies Bible Study. Coffee is at 9.45 and the lesson starts at 10. All ladies are welcome and nursery is provided. Scripture: Acts 24 Text: Acts 24 February 27 - (Wednesday) 7 8:30 PM Pinterest evening. Details will be in your mailbox. February 27 - (Wednesday) 7 PM Boys & Girls Club. We will be having a paramedic coming and speaking to us about First Aid and CPR. Parents are encouraged to join us for this very informative meeting. March 2 - (Saturday) 7 AM Mens Breakfast Bible Study at the Rainbow Grill in Hudsonville. Advanced Notice The annual Forgotten Man Mission dinner is scheduled for March 12 and 14. Details will be coming soon. Contact Cherise Bergsma or Cheryl Moerdyk for more information or to sign up.

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

Psalm 121:1

~ From The Consistory ~

Visitors, welcome. We hope you are blessed through worshiping with us this Lords Day. Today, we welcome Mr. Ian Macleod to our pulpit.

Next Sunday, Dr. Joel Beeke will conduct our morning service and Dr. David Murray will conduct our evening service, Lord willing. The Sunday School & Catechism classes (beginners 7 grade) Psalter of the month is #394:1,3. Please review with your child(ren). Pastor LW Bilkes & Jane will be leaving this week Thursday, February 21 and returning March 12. They will be visiting family and Pastor Bilkes will be serving the Abbotsford FRC for three Lord's Days and Prayer Day. If a need should arise, please contact your district elder or Dr. Jerry Bilkes.
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~ Other News ~
We are grateful to announce a new Free Reformed publication, The King in His Beauty, by Pastor Gerald Hamstra. This is a treasure of meditations from Gods Word exalting the Christ and edifying His people. Please pick up a copy from the book table near the mailboxes. If you wish to reimburse the church for the book just place the amount indicated in an envelope for a collection. Heartily recommended!

~ Church Family ~
Please Remember in Our Prayers: Mrs. Elsie Arnoudse, Mr. Bob Timmer, Mr. Trent Timmer, Mr. Howard Vanden Toorn, Mrs. Gertrude VanderGraaf, Mr. Rick Vander Veen, Mrs. Mina Van't Hof. Chuck Dykstras surgery went well this past Monday. He returned home on Thursday and will be recuperating there for several weeks. Bob Timmer is responding to the treatment given him and he received an encouraging report this week. Rick VanderVeen has been diagnosed with kidney stones and is scheduled for surgery this coming Wednesday. Please continue to remember him in his recent struggles. Shut-ins: Mr. Everett Beute, Mrs. Dorothy Hitchcock, Mr. Cornelius Jobse, Mr. & Mrs. Al and Shirley VandenToorn and Mrs. Gertrude VanderGraaf Serviceman: Dan Arnoudse

Nursery
Mother In Charge February: Marlies Procee Today: AM A: B: PM A: B: AM A: B: PM A: B: Jeanette DeBlaay, Susan Osmun Rene` Vander Hart, Makenna Pronk Liz Prince, Jacqueline DeBlaay Julie Timmer, Gabby Karel Laura DeJong, Hannah Kleyn Martha Markwat, Lisa Van Strien Ruthanne and Lydia Karel Margaret Kleyn, Marlies Procee

Next Week:

~ Ushers ~
Today: Next Week: AM Tom Karel, Jr. AM Steve Kleyn PM Andrew Bergsma PM Dave Pronk

~ Offerings ~
1 collection: nd 2 collection: Box at Exits:
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Today General Fund Denominational Fund Word & Deed

Next Week General Fund Benevolent Fund Christian Witness to Israel

Song Service: Psalter 174: all verses

LITURGY February 17, 2013 Morning Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 278 Law Psalter: 230: 4 - 7 Scripture Reading: Hebrews 2 Text: Hebrews 2 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 14 Sermon: But we see Jesus Prayer Offertory Psalter: 49 Benediction Doxology: 196 ******

LITURGY February 17, 2013 Evening Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 136: 1 - 3 Scripture Reading: Acts 24 Text: Acts 24 Apostles Creed Psalter: 29 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 312: 4 - 6 Sermon: The Morning of the Resurrection Prayer Offertory Psalter: 77: 1, 4, 5 Benediction Doxology: 197 ******