11/27/11

First Christian Reformed Church

20 Bly Street Waupun, WI 53963

920-324-2898 www.waupuncrc.com

waupuncrc@gmail.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

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Accompanist Cara Aylesworth

Children & Worship Teacher: Dominique Van Hill Helpers: Cody Zonnefeld Lynnae Smits

Fellowship Coffee Gregg & Kristi Zonnefeld

Greeters Grace Hartgerink Phyllis Hofman

Nursery Sue Buwalda Marilyn Mulder Mikayla Zonnefeld

Sound System Dan Scheuers

Transportation Louie Wierenga (324-3683) Percy De Vries (324-4678)

Ushers Keith Buwalda Jordan De Jager Brad Schouten Keith Venhuizen

Video Projection Lois Mulder

Missionary Letters Randy V.H. to Daryl Pfantz

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Louie W. to Brother Bob

Steve W. to Chaplain Peter

+Please pray especially for this

missionary family this week.

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

We Gather in Worship

Prelude

Lighting of Advent Candle by Jon and Kim Venhuizen

*Opening Song of Praise: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” R245 vv. 1 & 3

*God’s Greeting and We Greet One Another

We Are Renewed in God’s Grace

Baptism of Ryker Jay Venhuizen

Children’s Message by Pastor Craig

(Children ages 3 years through 4th

grade may come forward. Afterwards, children ages 3-6 may leave for Children & Worship upstairs.)

Special Music: “Find Your Wings”

Congregational Prayer

Song of Preparation: “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” G329 vv. 1 & 3

God Speaks through His Word

*Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon: “Comfort in Many Voices”

Prayer of Application

*Anthem: “Comfort, Comfort Now My People” G194 vv. 1 & 3

We Respond to God’s Word

*Profession of the Church’s Faith: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 1, G861 (responsively)

What is your only comfort in life and in death?

That I am not my own, but belong—body and soul, in life and in death—to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ.

He has fully paid for all my sins with his precious blood, and has set me free from the tyranny of the devil.

Accompanist Cara Aylesworth

Greeters Pastor Norman & Joyce Haan

Library Marcia Buteyn Allegra Bossenbroek Janice De Vries

Nursery Brenda Hofman Jenna Mulder Lexi De Jager

Sound System Dan Scheuers

Transportation Percy De Vries (324-4678) Glen Greenfield (346-5152)

Video Projection Lois Mulder

He also watches over me in such a way that not a hair can fall from my head without the will of my Father in heaven: in fact, all things must work together for my salvation.

Because I belong to him, Christ, by his Holy Spirit, assures me of eternal life and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for him

Offertory and Our Offerings: Local Budget

We Leave to Serve God

*God’s Parting Blessing

*Doxology: “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” G329 v. 4

*Postlude

6:50 PM Worship (*Please stand if you are able)

Call to Worship

*O Come All Ye Faithful, R249 vv. 1-3

Luke 2:1-7

CONGREGATION SELECTS TWO

Prayers of the People

*Silent Night, R253 vv. 1, 2, 4

Luke 2:8-14

CONGREGATION SELECTS TWO

Luke 2:15-20

*Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You, R271 vv. 1-2

Offertory Prayer

Offering of Thanks for The Christian Home

*O Holy Night! R285 vv. 1-3

1 Corinthians 13 - A Christmas Version

CONGREGATION SELECTS TWO

*We leave with God’s Blessing

*Joy to the World, R270 1, 2, 4

*Postlude

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 from an usher or the back sanctuary rack. Please feel free to check one of the “Visitor” mail slots in the narthex for additional materials.

Worship Notes

Advent is an exciting time, a time of preparation, waiting, anticipation, and excitement. This year we use Handel's Messiah as a guide for our worship services. Every week we will hear one part of The Messiah and use the text of that song to share with us the message of Christmas. For this first Sunday in Advent we focus on comfort, a theme that the Israelites needed and one that is so important to us so many years later.

This morning we joyfully participate in the covenant baptism of Ryker Jay Venhuizen, son of Jon & Kim.

This morning’s offering is for Local Budget—to pay the church’s operating expenses, which includes the minister’s salary and living expenses, church utilities, support staff wages, and other supplies and services needed to run the church.

This evening’s service will be a Christmas Carol Sing. Remember to arrive 10 minutes early. The offering is for The Christian Home which, through the support of 16 area churches, provides its residents Christian nursing care, assisted living, and rehabilitation.

Verse of the Week: Isaiah 40:1 “Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.”

Our Family

Wiebe Buwalda was in the hospital this past week. We give thanks that he has been released, but your prayers are requested as he continues to struggle with his health.

The church email address has changed to waupuncrc@gmail.com. Please note the change in your contact list. The old address will still be active for a few months during the transition.

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

Anniversary: Harry & Karen Venhuizen 28 Gene & Toni Hofman 29 Birthday: Reagan Daane 27 Phylicia Bronkhorst 29 Eric Homan 27 Melissa Wierenga 29 Erin Homan 27 Steve Mulder 3

A Word of Thanks

“In this Thanksgiving time, it is our privilege to say ‘Thank you’ to the many who have shown support through prayers, cards, emails and gifts. Your congregation and members have blessed us richly and often sustained us through the surgery and treatments of David’s cancer. We, with you, pray for total healing.” - Pastor David and Mari Lynne Katsma, MarshView Ministries

“A great big thank you to all who donated to the Waupun Area Food Pantry. With your help we were able to collect 680 lbs. of foods/personal items. We were also able to collect over 40 coats for the both kids and adults. The kids had a great time while serving in God's kingdom.” – SWaT Leaders

Church News

Council Notes from November 21, 2011

1. The Council has been in discussion on the topic of Children at the Communion Table. The Council and Pastor Craig have prepared handout material to allow the congregation to read information regarding this important issue. Please pick up the information from the narthex, read it and discuss the information with any Elder or Deacon.

2. The Council has approved a Christmas Hymn Sing instead of a formal evening worship service on November 27.

3. The Council is pleased to announce that Phylicia Bronkhorst and Thomas Holbach will be united in marriage on December 23, 2011.

4. The Council has approved vacation for Pastor Craig, December 27 through January 2. Please contact your Elder or Deacon during this time.

5. A request was made of Council to have a person who will contact people who do not have email when prayer issues arise in our congregation. If you would like to be on this non-email contact list, please sign up in the narthex.

Would you be willing to take photos for the Advent sermon series? If so, please contact Pastor Craig.

Adult Choir will rehearse after the morning service.

The Sunday School and Catechism classes will not meet today; however, the Sunday School children will have program singing practice after this morning’s service until 11:15 AM.

Teen Drama is asked to meet for a few minutes in the back of the sanctuary following this morning’s service.

Seniors: Thanks for signing up for this Wednesday’s Senior Supper. The punch bowl will start at 5:45 PM with dinner being served at 6:00 PM. If you have not signed up there is still time. Talk to Dominique

Van Hill.

Christian Fellowship will meet this Thursday at 6:30 PM.

SWaT and Seniors Bunco Christmas Night - December 14

th: The SWaT group would like to

invite all seniors (60 and older) and any widows/widowers who are looking for a night out of great food and fellowship. It will be a night of Bunco and meal provided by SWaT. The event will take place at First CRC beginning at 5:30 PM and wrapping up by 7:30 PM. If you are interested in attending this event please sign up in the narthex or call Becky Vander Werff at 324-6040.

Advance Notice: Camp Calvin will be held June 18-23, 2012. Please mark your calendars now to reserve these important dates.

School Notes

Why not start off your Christmas celebration by listening to children tell and sing of this wonderful time of year? The 3K – 5

th grade students of Central Wisconsin

Christian School invite you to their Christmas program, “The Signs of Christmas” on Thursday, December 8. The program will begin at 7:00 PM in the Crusader Centre.

A Christmas piano recital will begin our evening at 6:30 PM. A freewill offering will be taken. Please join us as we sing of our Savior’s birth.

Community Happenings

A meal schedule is being set up for the family of Lisa Rens, who was recently diagnosed with Stage IV Colon cancer with metastasis to the liver. If you would be interested in supporting Lisa and her family during this difficult time by bringing over a meal, please either sign-up online at carecalendar.org (Calendar ID 92060, Security Code 5591) or contact Gill Greenfield by phone at 324-5365 or email, gill.greenfield@yahoo.com. Your help is very much appreciated.

You are cordially invited to attend a Holiday Cookie Walk at Union Congregational Church, 125 Beaver Dam Street, on Saturday, December. 10, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas

as you select an assortment of home-baked Christmas cookies at $6.00 per pound. Proceeds will support mission projects.

Around the World

Global Missions Webinar – this Wednesday, 12:00 PM ET: "When Helping Hurts." Could your efforts to help the poor really be hurting them—and you? Find out in this webinar which explains many of the principles from the book When Helping Hurts. Presenter: Wendy Hammond, CRWRC Partnership Manager

World AIDS Day 2011 is this Thursday, December 1. World AIDS Day is an opportunity to join with residents in your community and neighbors around the world to remember millions who, like CRWRC-Uganda participant Wonkwo Irine, suffer with the disease and stigma of AIDS. Irine lost everything when she learned she had contracted AIDS, but with your help through CRWRC’s AIDS care and prevention programs, Irine has become a leader and contributor in her community. See the flyer that is in your mailslot today..

This Christmas, give a gift with special meaning. Bethany's online gift catalog is now available at www.bethany.org/experiencegiving! It's an easy, convenient place to buy a unique gift for the people on your Christmas list. Take a look and discover gifts like: Counseling for a child who has experienced trauma or abuse, school supplies to help kids do their best in school, or a goat for an impoverished family in Ethiopia or Haiti. You'll find gift suggestions for every level of giving, and you can create a personalized e-card for the person you're buying for. Who knew Christmas shopping could be so fun and rewarding? Go to www.bethany.org/experiencegiving and start today.

Calendar

Today: 8:45 AM First Fellowship 9:30 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Choir Rehearsal 10:45 AM Sunday School Program Singing Practice 10:45 AM Teen Drama Meeting 6:50 PM Evening Worship Mon: 6:30 PM DivorceCare @ the Pizza Ranch Wed: 6:00 PM Senior Supper (Punch at 5:45 PM) Thu: 6:30 PM Christian Fellowship Next Sun: 8:15 AM 11

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8:45 AM First Fellowship

Next Week

Accompanist Laura Ten Pass

Children’s Message Dominique Van Hill

Children & Worship Teacher: Tabbie Vander Werff Helpers: Trevor Zonnefeld Jordan De Jager

Fellowship Coffee Kevin & Andrea Buwalda

Greeters AM – Lee Heideman Thomas Holbach PM – Ken & Elaine Homan

Library Nancy Wierenga Winnojean Scheuers Sandy Greenfield

Musical Praise Ben Homan

Nursery AM – Steve & Melissa Wierenga Katie De Jager Kaytlin Smits PM – Nathan & Jamie Fikkert Jordan De Jager

Offering AM – Denominational Ministry

Shares PM – Faith Promise

Pastoral Prayer Gregg Zonnefeld

Sound System Glen Greenfield

Transportation Glen Greenfield (346-5152) Jim Groenewold (520-0055)

Ushers Brian Bresser Brian O’Donovan Grace Venhuizen Trevor Zonnefeld

Video Projection Mike Vander Berg

Group Elder Deacon

1 Dale Huizenga Ray Hofman

2 Steve Homan

3 Jack De Jager Percy De Vries

4 Wayne Miedema Brian Ten Pass

5 Dan Scheuers

6 Dave Rens Eric Schaver

7 Byron Kamphuis Steve Wierenga

8 Glen Greenfield Todd Schouten

Prayer List

Shut-Ins

Gerald Bossenbroek Wiebe Buwalda Bea Heideman Junice Kamphuis Eugene Kikkert Millie Kuiper Josie Looman Wilma Navis Minnie Tobak Liz Van Zanen

Health

Tim & Sarah Aalsma as Sarah recovers from a stroke after brain surgery.

Allegra Bossenbroek’s brother-in-law as he recovers from an infection and possible heart attack.

Gerald Bossenbroek and Wiebe Buwalda as they struggle with their health.

Roland Buchholz as he recovers from heart bypass surgery.

Glen & Sandy Greenfield’s daughter, Kristen, as she recovers from cervical cancer surgery. Praise God that she will not have to undergo additional treatments.

Sandy Greenfield as she continues to deal with neck pain.

Toni Hofman’s friend, Blaine, who is struggling with drug addiction.

Harry Homan – pray that his back pain will stay bearable.

Norm Jansma as he recovers from ankle-replacement surgery.

Brother Bob, that the Lord will continue to give him the strength and clarity of mind to continue his prison ministry.

Dewey & Lois Pausma’s neighbor, Ralph, as he has become weaker in his fight against cancer.

Lisa Rens as she regains her strength for cancer treatments.

Ken & Gardie Ten Pas’ grandson, John, for good health as he awaits his next open heart surgery.

Minnie Tobak as she longs to go to her heavenly home.

Liz Van Zanen as she struggles with back pain.

Those undergoing cancer treatment: Larry Daane; Dave Katsma; Sylvia Montsma; Dewey & Lois Pausma’s friend, Doris; Louie Wierenga’s sister, Connie; and Gregg & Kristi Zonnefeld’s friend, Janna.

Military

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

Jack & Marla De Jager’s nephew, Jonathan Sturing (Afghanistan)

Pastor Norman & Joyce Haan’s grandson, Scott Voss (Pensacola, FL)

Chaplain Peter Hofman (Fort Bragg, NC)

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

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

Requests

Comfort for those who are entering the holiday season for the first time without their loved one.

Restoration of broken relationships.