05/01/11

First Christian Reformed Church 20 Bly Street

Waupun, WI 53963 920-324-2898

firstcrcwaupunwi@juno.com www.waupuncrc.com

CCLI License 1865451

Pastor Craig Van Hill pastorvanhill@gmail.com

Home: 920-324-2249 Cell: 920-319-1156

Pastor Norman Haan revh@centurytel.net Home: 920-928-6488 Cell: 920- 296-9935

Church Secretary’s Office Hours: Tue. & Thu. 10 AM – 2 PM

Accompanist Brenda Hofman

Children & Worship Teacher: Kim Greenfield Helpers: Brandon Kitchner Lucas Vander Berg

Fellowship Coffee Kevin & Andrea Buwalda

Greeters Scott, Jen, Elise, Cassidy & Tirzah Ritzema

Nursery Dan & Gladys Montsma Whitney Wierenga

Sound System Pete Vander Werff

Transportation Jim G. (520-0055) Arky N. (324-2859)

Ushers Keith Buwalda Grant Kamphuis Louie Wierenga Trevor Zonnefeld

Video Projection Mike Vander Berg

Missionary Letters Randall G. to Daryl Pfantz

Trayton G. to Brother Bob+

Jim G. to Chaplain Peter

+Please pray especially for this

missionary family this week.

9:30 AM Worship (*Please stand if you are able)

Prelude

Call to Worship

Songs of Praise by the New Generation Singers

*God’s Greeting

*We Greet Each Other

Preparatory Service: G978

Song of Preparation: “The Wise Man and the Foolish Man” vs. 1

(Children ages 3 years through 4th grade

may come forward for the Children’s Message during the song.)

Children’s Message by Marla De Jager

(Afterwards, children ages 3-6 may leave for Children’s Worship in the upstairs Youth Room.)

Song: “The Wise Man and the Foolish Man” vs. 2-3

Congregational Prayer

*Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

We Study God’s Word: “A Wise Foundation”

Prayer

*Response in Song: “Firm Foundation” led by New Generation Singers

Offertory Prayer

Offering for Classical Ministry Shares

Song: “Glory to God Forever” by the New Generation Singers

*Affirmation of Faith: “Our World Belongs to God” #45 and #50, G1033

*Closing Song: “May the Mind of Christ My Savior” R568 vs. 1-2

*Benediction” “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” by the New Generation Singers

*Postlude

Accompanist Brenda Hofman

Greeters Cadets

Library Winnojean Scheuers Lori Kitchner Dorothy Schouten

Nursery Nathan & Jamie Fikkert Cody Zonnefeld

Sound System Pete Vander Werff

Transportation Jim G. (520-0055) Arky N. (324-2859)

Ushers Cadets

Video Projection Mike Vander Berg

7:00 PM Worship (*Please stand if you are able)

Prelude

Call to Worship

*God’s Greeting

Opening by the Cadets

Songs of Praise led by Ben Homan (Cadet leader and former Cadet)

Prayers of the People led by Ken Homan

Offering for Cadets

Song: “Living for Jesus” R605 vs. 1-4

*We Study God’s Word: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12

Message: “Knotted Together in Christ”

*Song of Response: “Bind us Together” R425

*Benediction

*Parting Song: “Blest Be the Tie that Binds” R426 vs. 1 and 3

*Postlude

Cadet Theme 2010-2011

“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves.

A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:12

Cadet Sunday Litany 2010–2011

Leader: God's Word says: "Though one may be overpowered, two can defend

themselves,"

Congregation: "A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."

Leader: In the beginning God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a

helper suitable for him."

Congregation: So God gave us mates and families in which to grow and thrive, and

friends to encourage us. Together we give God praise.

Leader: Truly God is good. He has placed us in families and given us a place in church

and in society.

Congregation: Yet there are times when we feel all alone, deserted by friends and

forsaken by God. Sometimes we call out like Elijah, the prophet, "I am the only one left."

Leader: People of God beware! Despair and loneliness are tools of the devil to destroy

our faith. Pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!

Congregation: Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If

one falls down, his friend can help him up.

Leader: In communion with each other, we feel stronger, more empowered and

encouraged. We can go forward more eagerly in our work and in our worship.

Congregation: We strengthen and support each other when we share our witness as well.

"A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses." We can

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Leader: Yet there is something missing. Rather, someone who gives meaning and

purpose to life and gives us a hope and a future. That Someone is God Himself.

Congregation: "There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." God's Word says that

Abraham was called a friend of God. We want to be God's friends too.

Leader: Brothers and sisters, we need to become one in Christ and by this union, gain His

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Congregation: We claim by faith the promise, "A cord of three strands is not quickly

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Leader: So build your life on the Lord Jesus Christ and serve Him and His people with all

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Congregation: It is for this service that we have been given gifts and have been knotted

together in Christ so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the

faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole

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The goal of the Calvinist Cadet Corps includes these words: “The primary emphasis in cadeting is the relationship that develops between the counselor and each boy.” Another emphasis is on the relationship between the counselor and the Lord. In a sense, when a man walks closely with his God and walks closely with a boy, that boy will also be closer to God. The Cadet Corps is trying to capture that thought this year in the theme, “Knotted Together in Christ.” Ecclesiastes 4:12 tells us “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” That cord of three strands is a man, a boy, and Jesus Christ. Please pray for the Cadets in your church and around the world, and for the counselors who work with them. Pray that all they say and do will bring them closer to Christ, and will bring Him glory.

Your Cadets are in one of the 600 Cadet clubs in Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zeeland, Kenya, Uganda, and other countries. As an independent ministry, the Cadet Corps doesn’t receive any ministry shares from denominations, but relies on gifts and offering. We are grateful for the faithful support of our member churches.

Welcome

We welcome our visitors and hope that you enjoy worshiping with us. If you are presently seeking a church home, we welcome you to join our fellowship. If you would like further information about our church, check out our website at www.waupuncrc.com or contact Pastor Craig (324-2249) or the church office (324-2898).

The songs and responsive readings will be displayed on the video screens, but feel free to use the hymnals if you wish. The Celebration Hymnals (R) are located under the pew in front of you.

Large-print bulletins and children's bulletins are available in the back sanctuary rack. Please feel free to check one of the “Visitor” mail slots in the narthex for additional materials.

Worship Notes

Today is Preparatory for the celebration of the Lord’s Supper next Sunday morning.

This morning we celebrate Christian Education Sunday. We thank the Lord for Christian schools and colleges that, in conjunction with the Christian home and Christian church, prepare students spiritually, socially, emotionally, academically and physically, to serve God according to His Word and to glorify God by honoring Him in all aspects of life.

We thank the New Generation Singers from Central Wisconsin Christian Schools for sharing your gift of song with us and leading us in worship of our Lord and Savior.

This morning’s offering is for the Classical Ministry Shares which supports regional ministries that are designated by Classis Wisconsin. This fund currently supports a Classis Fund, a Student Fund, Classis Home Missions, Dordt College, and Trinity Christian College.

This evening we celebrate Cadet Sunday. We thank the Lord for dedicated men who, through their ministry as Cadet leaders, share Christ’s love with 4

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Lord and Savior and helping them grow spiritually in all areas of life (devotional, mental, physical, and social).

We thank the Waupun Area Cadets for participating in this evening’s service, and we welcome Alto CRC and Bethel CRC members as you join us in worship. This evening’s offering is for Cadets.

Cadet members are reminded to be at church at 6:30 PM sharp.

Verse of the Week: Matthew 7:24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”

Our Family

John & Arlene De Jager 406 County Park Road Waupun, WI 53963

John: 920-344-1675 Arlene: 920-344-1674

Please continue to remember Marge Vande Streek’s grandson, Daniel, as he recovers from a serious auto accident. He is happy to be at home again. He goes for 4 hours of therapy 4 days a week, and will be doing so for a long time yet. Please pray for complete healing.

We rejoice with the following who will celebrate an anniversary or birthday this week:

Anniversary: May Bob & Kathy Bille 5 Birthday: May Birthday: May Sue Buwalda 1 Lydia Fikkert 6 Flora Bresser 3 Brayden Parmelee 6 Annika Huizenga 4 Dan Scheuers 6 Lynnae Smits 4 Clarissa Roets 7 Bruce Huizenga 5

Word of Thanks

The Sunday School and Catechism classes wrap up their season today. Thank you to all those who make this important ministry possible.

“Thank you for all the prayers for safety for Brian in Afghanistan. He is now is Germany for a year.” – Marge Vande Streek

Church News

Give Children a Childhood They'll Want to Remember. Look for the Safe Church flyer in your mailslot today. There are various forms of abuse that affect all age groups. This month’s handout helps create awareness on Bullying. Please take the time to read it and learn about how to spot a target, how to spot a bully, and how to intervene.

Room is still available for anyone entering grades 4-9 this fall who would like to attend Camp Calvin this summer, June 20-25. The late fee will be waived if you register now. Registration brochures are located on the narthex counter. Go to www.campcalvin.com for more details.

During the month of May, we will be participating in “From the Cross,

Through the Church, To the World,’’ a joint campaign of Christian Reformed Home Missions and Christian Reformed World Missions that encourages congregations to pray for, support, and learn more about the work of local and global missions. The Missions Activity Guide was in your mailslot last week. These devotionals will engage individuals and families in stimulating discussions and hand-on activities for all ages. The soup can banks will be collected on June 5.

Adult choir members: Please meet at the front of the sanctuary immediately following the morning worship service.

Family and friends are invited to the Cadets Derby Car night this Wednesday, 6:30 PM, at the CWC Elementary campus.

School Notes

The Central Wisconsin Christian Annual Society and Parents in Action meetings have been rescheduled following their postponement in April. They will now be held this Tuesday in the CWC Gymnasium. Parents in Action will meet at 6:45, with the CWC Society Meeting set to begin at 7:30. Four new board members will be elected, the proposed budget for the school year 2011-2012 will be voted on, and the membership will vote on a pair of changes to the CWC By-laws. Details can be found on the CWC web page or by stopping by either school office.

Grandparents of Central Wisconsin Christian students are invited to join us this Friday as we celebrate Grandparents’ Day. The day begins with classroom visits at both campuses from 8:00 – 10:15, followed by a self-guided walkthrough tour of the new addition at our Fox Lake Road Campus. A fellowship luncheon will begin 10:45, and the day will be capped off by a special Program of Praise by our students at noon. If you have any questions, please contact either school office at 324-4233 or 324-2721. We look forward to sharing our day with you.

Community Happenings

Free DWELL Preview: If you’re a Sunday school coordinator, children’s ministry director, teacher, pastor, or elder, you are invited to preview Faith Alive’s newest curriculum for children in kindergarten through grade 8! Visit DwellCurriculum.org/register or call Faith Alive at 800-333-8300 to sign up for the free preview event. You’ll discover how DWELL could help you

awaken kids’ imaginations to God’s ongoing story and encourage families to grow in faith together. The preview will be held this Wednesday, 7:00 PM, at Bethel Christian Reformed Church.

Register today for this Thursday’s “Ladies’ Night Out” at Brandon’s Bethel Reformed Church. Log onto www.bethelbrandon.org/ladiesnightout/cfm or contact the church office at 346-5810. The speaker will be Rhea Briscoe of Snowdrop Ministries. Special music will be

provided by Sue Leonard. Doors open at 5:30 PM with a light dinner served at 6:00 PM. The program will follow at 7:00 PM. A free-will donation will be received.

The Garden’s seminar “Our Father’s World: Enjoying and Cultivating our Garden Planet” has been moved up one week to May 6-7. See the bulletin board for seminar information.

Plan now to attend the Waupun Christian Home & Rehab’s Bake, Craft, and Popcorn Sale on Friday May 20, from 9 AM - 5 PM. Sale located in the Fireside Room, off the Grandview Street entrance. All proceeds will be going toward purchasing a Gazebo for resident use. This sale is sponsored by the Christian Home Volunteers! Questions? Call Val at 324-9051.

You won’t want to miss the Freedom Singers on Thursday, May 19. They will be at Central Wisconsin Christian School’s secondary campus (301 Fox Lake Road, Waupun) at 1:30 PM and Trinity Reformed Church (521 S. Madison St.,

Waupun) at 7:00 PM. Determined to escape to freedom, Simon and Wesley faced danger and hardship fleeing from Romania to Italy. They now share their music and testimony in the hope that those who listen will be spiritually enriched as they give praise to God for His guidance and for His abundant grace. All are invited to attend. A free-will offering will be taken during the evening performance.

Around the World

Missions Webinar Series: “God Centered Missionary Care: Is missionary care by churches really necessary?” On Wednesday at noon (EDT), we’ll explore the biblical heart of the “sender/sendee” relationship, when care is critical, and practical examples of excellent care. Presented by Trish De Jong, CRWM Missions Resource Consultant. To register visit www.crcna.org/MissionWebinars.

Summer Reading Sale: Nurture your spiritual walk with these recommended reads from Faith Alive—now just $10 during our Summer Reading Sale! Save 30% on “Honest to God,” “Living and Loving Life,” “Sixty at Sixty,” and “The Day Metallica Came to Church.” Offer ends June 17. Visit www.FaithAliveResources.org/Summer or call 1-800-333-8300.

Christian Reformed World Missions has six $200 scholarships available for qualified applicants to attend a Perspectives Course. Perspectives on the World Christian movement offers a 15-lesson course on God's mission in the world from four perspectives - biblical, historical, cultural, and strategic. Courses offered in more than 200 locations across the U.S. and Canada. Visit www.crwm.org/perspectives for more information

Volunteer with the CRC! Current opportunities include a Missionary Intern in Mexico and a Special Needs Assistant in Nicaragua, both with CRWM, plus an Operations Manager in Nigeria and a Nutritional Health Educator in Honduras, both with CRWRC. For further information on these and other opportunities, check www.crcna.org/servicelink or contact volunteer@crcna.org

Next Week

Accompanist Cara Aylesworth

Children’s Message Laura Venhuizen

Children & Worship Teacher: Dominique Van Hill Helpers: Hollie Ten Pass Whitney Wierenga

Fellowship Coffee Phil & Mary Nell Hofman

Greeters AM – Dan & Clarissa Roets PM – Louie & Nancy Wierenga

Library Jan De Vries Allegra Bossenbroek Arlene De Jager

Musical Praise Elaine Homan

Nursery AM – Brenda Hofman Marilyn Mulder Trevor Zonnefeld PM – Brad & Rhonda Schouten Lucas Vander Berg

Offering AM – Benevolence Fund PM – Denominational Ministry Shares

Pastoral Prayer Brian O’Donovan

Sound System Seth Aylesworth

Transportation Jim Groenewold (520-0055) Arky Navis (324-2859)

Ushers Keith Buwalda Grant Kamphuis Louie Wierenga Trevor Zonnefeld

Video Projection Lois Mulder

Calendar

Today: 8:15 AM 11th/12

th Catechism

8:45 AM First Fellowship 9:30 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM 4K-10

th Sunday School & Catechism

7:00 PM Evening Worship Tue: 6:45 PM CWC’s PIA meeting @ Secondary Campus 7:30 PM CWC’s Society Meeting @ Secondary Campus Wed: 6:30 PM Cadet Derby @ CWC Elementary Campus 7:00 PM Youth Group hangout @ Dan & Gladys’ Fri: 8:00 AM CWC Grandparent’s Day @ both campuses Next Sun: 8:45 AM First Fellowship

Prayer List

Shut-Ins

Joe Aalsma Gerald Bossenbroek Bea Heideman Junice Kamphuis Eugene Kikkert Millie Kuiper Josie Looman Wilma Navis Minnie Tobak

Health

Joe Aalsma as he undergoes physical therapy at the Christian Home.

Sandy Greenfield as she continues to struggle with neck pain.

Comfort and relief from pain for Harry Homan.

Brother Bob, Neen, and Angel as Brother Bob’s health declines.

Merle Schouten and Karen Venhuizen as they recover from knee surgery.

Ken and Gardie Ten Pass’ unborn grandchild has severe Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (a severe congenital heart defect in which the left side of the heart is underdeveloped). Pray for protection for the baby, wisdom for the specialists Kyle and Gina are consulting with, and strength and comfort for the family.

Military

Larry & Trix Daane’s grandson, Jeff Daane (Navy aircraft carrier)

Jack & Marla De Jager’s nephew, Jonathan Sturing (Fort Carson, CO)

Chaplain Peter Hofman (Fort Bragg, NC)

Marge Vande Streek’s grandson, Brian Vande Streek (Germany)

Louie & Nancy Wierenga’s grandson, Devin Terry (Guam)

Praise

The progress already made by Marge Vande Streek’s grandson, Daniel, after his serious auto accident. Please continue to pray for complete healing.

Requests

Charlene Miller’s daughter, Julie, who was diagnosed with a brain disease and Julie’s son, Kyle, who has an eye disease that could cause blindness.

God’s continued blessing on the CWC building project.

April 21

Greetings:

I am here again to give you some updates of what’s happening here in the Prison Ministry.

We are blessed by men who attend our Bible study, and how they learn more and more about God’s Word. We can see the evidence in the way they treat other inmates. Some of them were very sad about the cancer of Brother Bob, and they always give a special prayer for him. It’s always the desire of Brother Bob to go to the Prison and teach with the inmates, but it’s very hard for him now to travel because sometimes he has a trigger of pain and sometimes he feels very weak.

But the Lord is very gracious to us, for He strengthens us so that we could go on serving Him even in the midst of these, Even though sometimes I want to stay home to take care of Bob and be with him, but I know he will feel better if I go and teach the Word to the inmates. And the inmates value it so much that they come to the realization how much the Lord cares and loved them through the life of Brother Bob and our ministry.

Thank you for all the help you extend in the ministry so that we can continue to bring the message to the inmates. And especially for remembering Brother Bob in your prayer and the work that we are doing here.

Your sister in Christ,

Neen

April 22

Dear friends,

Here is an update:

Ryan was chosen to receive a children of missionaries scholarship, renewable for 4 years! It was enough that we felt he could enroll at Wheaton College. We continue to trust the Lord for the remaining need. One way this could be met is through a children of Wycliffe members scholarship – please pray that his application for that would be looked on favorably as well.

We have no word on how the Faith Comes by Hearing recording work on the Kuman New Testament in Papua New Guinea is going, and don’t expect to hear for a while yet. Please continue to pray for the right readers to be found and for equipment to work well.

Finally, I ask you to pray for wisdom for Dunc as he is in the exciting position of helping to move 4 new language projects from the “let’s consider it” stage to the “this is a go / approval” stage. After final approval, the projects get launched and the nitty gritty work of getting God’s Word translated into the languages is started.

Happy Easter – He is Risen!

Mary Pfantz