WELCOME TO WORSHIP

MARCH 25

WELCOME VISITORS AND GUESTS:

We are glad you have come to join us in worship today! Please sign the guest book

(located at the back of the sanctuary) before you join us for coffee and fellowship

in the North Hall.

GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP

Prelude: The Palms ................................................................................... arr. Smith

Open The Gates of the Temple .................................................. arr. Johnson

Chiming of the Hour

*Opening Hymn: All Glory, Laud, and Honor ........................................ see screen

*Call to Worship

*Song of Praise: Hosanna (Praise is Rising) ........................................ see screen

*God's Greeting

*We Greet One Another

CELEBRATION OF RECONCILIATION

Call to Confession: My Song Is Love Unknown .................. Lift Up Your Hearts #148:1,3

Like the people who greeted Jesus as he entered Jerusalem and then later pronounced "Crucify

him," we are fickle people who often deny Christ in our thoughts, words, and deeds.

Remembering the events of Jesus' last week helps us see ourselves for what we are: sinners in

need of a Savior, a Savior - praise God - we have in Christ.

In honesty and hope, using these words "Lord, have mercy," we confess our sins to God.

Prayer of Confession: Kyrie Eleison/Lord Have Mercy ..... Lift Up Your Hearts #637 (2x)

Assurance of Pardon: My Song Is Love Unknown ................. Lift Up Your Hearts #148:6

Let those who fear the Lord say,

"His steadfast love endures forever."

Out of my distress I called on the Lord;

the Lord answered me and set me free.

The Lord is my strength and my song;

he has become my salvation.

I shall not die, but I shall live,

and recount the deeds of the Lord.

-based on Psalm 118:4-5, 14, 17

Children ages 3 years old through 1st grade

are invited to follow the banner to the Worship Center downstairs.

OFFERING TO GOD OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS

Prayers of God’s People

Offering: Calvin Prison Initiative

Calvin Prison Initiative is training faithful leaders in a prison context. It is a

unique program providing a Christian liberal arts education to inmates at Handlon

prison in Ionia, MI.

Offertory: The Holy City ................................................................................... arr. Asman

GOD SPEAKS TO US

Song of Preparation: Then Will the Very Rocks Cry Out ....................... arr. Mark Hayes

If we keep our voices silent, all creation will rise and shout. If we fail to praise You, Father, then will the very rocks cry out. From the corners of creation come the people of the Living God.

Ev’ry tongue and every nation gather now to praise the Lord!

From a world of tribulation come and let your voice be raised. Join us now in congregation. Let the Living God be praised.

Alleluia, alleluia, unto Him we offer praise.

Alleluia, alleluia, this song of joy to Him we raise. Alleluia, alleluia, in the heavens angels sing.

Alleluia, alleluia, give glory to the most high King!

Scripture: John 12:12-19 (page 1126)

Sermon: “Broken Praise” ............................................................... Pastor Laura de Jong

Prayer of Application

*Hymn of Application: Exalt the Lord, His Praise Proclaim (vs.1,2) ............ see screen

GOD SENDS US TO SERVE IN HIS LIGHT AND LOVE

*Blessing

*Closing Hymn: Exalt the Lord, His Praise Proclaim (vs. 3) .......................... see screen

*Postlude: Hosanna! ..................................................................................... Arr. Penfield

Participants:

Pastor Laura de Jong, pastor

Cathy Schaaf, organist

Sanctuary Choir - Kathryn Becksvoort, director

Luke Enders, guitar

Brass - Paul LaMaire, director

Paul LaMaire, prayer

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SUNDAY - MARCH 25 Ushers: Team 8 (Roger Hordyk) Dee Ann Hordyk, Dan Holtrop, Barb Brummel Projectionist: Dan/Sam Braak Sound System: Jim Warners Video System: Jason Steigenga, Aiden Rotman Chuck DeWitt, Harley Dyk Coffee Hosts: Glen & Mary Wierenga David & Susan Hoekema Nursery: Deb Erickson, Mary Terpstra, Hannah Keuning Welcome Desk: Mary Jo Schaaf

SUNDAY - MARCH 25 10:00 a.m. - Morning Worship Service 11:15 a.m. - Sunday School, Catechism Classes 11:30 a.m. - Adult Enrichment MONDAY - MARCH 26 9:00 a.m. - Love to Learn - Parlor 9:30 a.m. - Ride the Road 1:30 p.m. - Pickleball/PingPong 7:00 p.m. - Administrative Board TUESDAY - MARCH 27 7:30 a.m. - Prayer Group 9:45 a.m. - Connections/Story Hour 12:15 p.m. - Connections - Parlor 7:00 p.m. - Friendship Club WEDNESDAY - MARCH 28 1:00 p.m. - Knitters Group THURSDAY - MARCH 29 8:00 a.m. - Exercise Group 1:30 p.m. - Women’s Bible Hour FRIDAY - MARCH 30 7:00 p.m. - Good Friday Service

We praise God for the birth of William Cedar, born into the family of Emily, Tom and Jackson Bierma! If you would like to bless this family with an anonymous baby gift, just put your gift in the bassinet in the Atrium. The gifts will be delivered soon after Easter. Thank you!

Thank you for the cards and the delicious meals made by the best cooks in town. Also, thank you again to Sheila, Bette, Dottie, Mary, and Deb for bringing Jesus to Zack and entertaining him. Marcia Brace

We would like to thank the congregation for the concern and prayer support given to us during Glenn’s recent surgery and recovery. We have certainly felt God’s guiding hand throughout this ex-perience. We are thankful for the healing and restoration Glenn has experienced thus far.—Glenn and Jan Gronevelt

March 25 - Pastor Laura’s message today, “Broken Praise” is based on John 12:12-19. Next Sunday we will be celebrating Easter and The Lord’s Supper.

Now that spring has sprung it’s a good time to learn about the enchantments of our county parks. Adult Enrichment features Curt TerHaar, one of our “native sons,” who has been with the Ottawa County Parks system since 2005. Curt will make some observations on current trends and challenges. Join us and learn how to make the most of our county’s fantastic parks.

There will be a Good Friday service in our church at 7:00p.m. on Friday, March 30.

Women’s Bible Hour meets on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. If you plan to attend and need study material, please call Char at 842-0848.

SUNDAY - APRIL 1 Ushers: Team 9 (Eric Rotman) Mark Boelens, Eli Rotman, Ron Franz Projectionist: Sarah Keuning Sound System: Mike Katje Video System: Dirk Weesies, Jacob Weesies Ethan Hodge, Mark Boelens Coffee Hosts: Hank & Sharon Ottens Carl & Mary Erickson Nursery: Rosemary Geertsma, Dawn Hodge, Alex Hodge Welcome Desk: Barb Holtrop

APRIL 1 - OFFERING Positive Options

APRIL 1 - Adult Enrichment: No meeting April 1 & 8 Would you like to pray with some-one today? Prayer will be available after the service today in the prayer room (front left exit). Join the email prayer line! If you have a prayer request, please contact the church office. 616.842.0710 or email: info@secondcrcgrandhaven.org

For more information on current events, please visit our website: secondcrcgrandhaven.org

You can access our service on youtube.com from our church website at: http:/www.secondcrcgrandhaven.org/ using the Media tab. You can also search for "2ndCRCGH" on YouTube.

March 25 weekly news Pastor Laura de Jong

schedules

calendar

There will be no Parish Nurse office hours this week due to vacation.

The next blood pressure screening will be held on Sunday, April 15, after the worship service.

Mark your calendars! The Health and Wellness Ministry is planning a bicycle event for Saturday, May 19, that will begin in the church parking lot at 9:00 a.m. We are working with Rock N Road Bicycle Shop to have bicycle and helmet safety checks plus a “bicycle rodeo” for children. There will be an opportunity to ask an expert any bicycle questions. We hope to take a ride to Rosy Mound together. This event is for adults and children. Community families are welcome. Bring yourselves, your children, and your grandchildren to this biking event.

Children and Worship (ages 3-1st grade)

Lesson: Palm Sunday

Teacher: Sheri VanDuyn

Offering: New City Kids - Grand Rapids They would like us to raise $150.00 for an acoustic guitar. We have collected $173.50 so far. We will continue collecting to help with strings and music.

Memory Verse: “Do not be afraid, for I am with you.” Isaiah 43:5 Due to Spring Break no classes will meet April 1 and 8.

You are Invited—Lakeshore Pregnancy Center (Positive Options) invites you to attend their Spring fundraiser. The dinner & program is on Monday, May 7 from 6-9 pm at Trillium Events and will feature Tam Hodge, national speaker, author, and coach. There is no cost to attend, but donation opportunities will be given at the event. I am hosting a table, so my goal is to have at least 7 more people attend so we can have full table! Please let me (Joslyn Wagenmaker) know by April 8 if you would like to attend. Ph. (616) 260-3236. E-mail: jwagenmaker7@gmail.com or talk to me at church. I am looking forward to enjoying a great dinner with great company while supporting a worthy cause!

church news parish nurse - Manette de Jonge

children’s ministries - Mary Retsema

church news

community news

Profession of Faith Class: If anyone is interested in making profession of faith, Rob and Pastor Laura will be holding a class after church on April 15 and 22. If you're interested please talk to one us.

The February, 2018, financial reports have been placed in the church mail boxes.

LOVE TO LEARN - "Love to Learn" is tomorrow in the parlor 9:00 A.M - 10:00 A.M. After five weeks of learning about the Mormons, a final one hour documentary produced by NBC encapsulates the main features of this religion, including how far they go to live a "sanctified" life.

RIDE THE ROAD: Gathering in the North Hall from 9:30 -11:00 am every Monday for toddlers to come with their parent/caregiver to have a temperature controlled place to use their riding toys.

Summer Camp Assistance: Application forms are available at the Information Desk and in the office.

Focus: Our next Focus is March 25 6:00 - 8:00 at church. Dinner provided.

Chaos: Our next CHAOS is April 11, 6:45-8:30 p.m. at church.

This summer we are going on a 3-day, overnight canoe trip down the Manistee River. We will leave on Monday, July 16, and return on Thursday, July 19. We will be ca-noeing 3-5 hours a day and setting up camp at different stops along the river. We will be able to experience God’s beauty in nature, enjoy each other’s company, swim, fish, and play around. All-inclusive cost for the trip will be $125.00 each. This trip is for anyone going into 9th grade and above. We will have male and female adult lead-ers going so guys and girls are welcome. If your child, or any friends, would like to reserve a spot, please turn in your $125.00 to me by May 31.

Thank you so much for the support and gifts that our ministry Back to God Ministries International, receives from your church. Know that we continue to share the Gospel around the world. We still use radio, television and printed materi-als like the TODAY devotional – but we are reaching people with all kinds of new me-dia too – internet, blogs and smartphone apps. Not only do we share the Good News of Jesus Christ, we are also committed to discipling people and strengthening the Church. We so appreciate your partnership. We ask that you pray for our ministry and staff, and pray that the Holy Spirit will work in the hearts of people who hear the message of salvation. Thanks again for your support .

thank you

youth ministries—Rob Wagenmaker