April 22, 2018

MORNING WORSHIP (9:30)

Prelude

Welcome

*Apostle’s Creed

*Christian Greeting

*Call to Worship

*Praise Team: “Victory in Jesus” (vs 1 & 2) Page 352

“Good, Good Father”

*Invocation

Children’s Chat: Jami Sandbulte

Welcome new members: Pam Woelber, Ron & Vera Dieck

Paul & Stephanie Schelling family

Profession of Faith: Manny Ramos

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Ministry in Music: Jo Luevano (Offering for the General Fund)

(Please pass the Guest Registers at this time)

Scripture: I Samuel 19:1-24

Message: “Thy Kingdom Come — Protected”

Hymn: #436 “The Solid Rock” (Offering for Missionary Support)

*Benediction

Postlude

Song sheets, for those who are unable to see the screen for the Praise

Team are on the bulletin tables or ask an usher for one.

EVENING WORSHIP (6:30)

Prelude

Welcome

*Hymn of Praise: #64 “O Worship the King”

*Invocation

*Christian Greeting

Ministry in Music: Russ Vande Vegte

Congregational Prayer

*Hymn: #461 “Open My Eyes, That I May See”

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-42

Message: “Thy Kingdom Come — Loyalty”

*Hymn: #468 (vs 1-3) “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”

*Benediction

*Parting Hymn: #468 (vs 4) “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”

Postlude (*Please stand if you are able)

Welcome to worship, Christian education and fellowship as the

body of Christ! Please join us for refreshments in the Fellow-

ship Hall after the morning worship service.

This morning we welcome the following new members to Car-

mel Church. Pam Woelber through transfer from Trinity CRC,

Rock Valley; Ron and Vera Dieck through transfer from New

Life Reformed, Sioux Center; and Paul and Stephanie Schelling,

and baptized children, Josie, Braylee and Kace from Bethel CRC,

Sioux Center. We also welcome Manny Ramos into the commu-

nicant family of Carmel Church through profession of faith. May

God bless them richly as we serve the Lord together.

Special thanks to Jo Luevano for her ministry in music this

morning; and to Russ Vande Vegte for his ministry in music this

evening.

(pm). Greeters: Eric Ochsendorf, Brad Oostra (am); Alan

Sandbulte (pm). Ushers: Chris Van Meeteren (M); Brad Oostra

(NE); Monty Prins (SW). Door Attendant: Eug. Sandbulte.

Audio: Russ Vande Vegte (am & pm). Video: Chad Wynia

(am); Warren Vonk (pm). Power Point: Dan Fedders. Refresh-

ments: Marlin Van Voorst, John Leusink. Cookies: Lin De

Jong, Rhonda Sandbulte, Fonda Post, Conni Hulshof, Ronda Leu-

sink. Special Music: Steve Rozeboom (am); Jerry Rus (pm).

Special Offering: Property Fund.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Uphold in Prayer Karrigan Wolfswinkel had an emergency appendectomy in the Sioux

Center Hospital and returned home.

Trish Sandbulte receiving Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer.

Brian Renes will be in Zimbabwe, Africa this week for final work on a

Study Bible.

Carmel VBS. Pray for all the preparations that go into VBS and that the

needed teachers and helpers will volunteer.

Praying for our local congregations: This week please be in

prayer for God’s blessing for the First Reformed Congregation,

and the ministries of Pastors Travis Else and Jamie Dykstra.

Please help us to help you: When you have an illness, accident,

upcoming surgery, birth or death in the family, or other needs,

please notify one of the elders or the church office.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Sean Robinson (Kassidy Van

Voorst) who were united in marriage on Saturday in Carmel

Church. May God bless them with a long and happy married life.

“Thank you to everyone for the many prayers uplifted for my

health when I was hospitalized recently. Thanks also to Pastor

Mike for his visits and prayers. I’m getting stronger each day and

am happy to be back in my own home.”

Bernice Sandbulte

The open special offering (2nd offering) next Sunday, April

29th will be for the Property Fund.

Guest Register: During the first offering this morning, please

sign and pass the “Guest” Register down the row. Once it reaches

the end and members and guests have signed, pass it back to the

center.

TODAY

10:50 a.m.—Sunday School.

11:05 a.m.—“Knowing God” class in the Chapel. Today’s les-

son: “How God Guides Christians.” Everyone is

welcome. You do not need a book to attend.

6:30 p.m.—Jr. RCYF.

6:30 p.m.—Sr. RCYF.

8:00 p.m.—Homebuilders. Hosts: Van Essens.

Nursery Attendants: Kayti B., Heather S., Charli B., Tara H.

(am); Amy M., Makenna B. (pm). Greeters: Adam Nibbelink,

Derick Niemeyer (am); Jerry Renes (pm). Ushers: Matt Segar

(M); Beau V. V. (NE); Keaton V. V. (SW). Door Attendant:

Evan Audio: Scott (am); Warren (pm). Video: Dan (am); Eric

(pm). Refreshments: Ryan Oostra, Orlin Oostra. After Service

Greeters: Dan & Wally (M); Randy (NE); Pastor Mike (SW).

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, April 25

7:30 a.m.—Men’s Prayer Group. All men are encouraged to

join us for a time of prayer in the Consistory Room.

6:30 p.m.—Senior Appreciation Supper. If you have not

RSVP’d but still wish to come, please let the church office

know by noon on Monday.

Friday, April 27

Wedding Rehearsal

Saturday, April 28

Genae Den Boer and Blake Zomer wedding.

NEXT SUNDAY, April 29

Nursery Attendants: Ashley Anderson, Alison Leusink, Meriah

Robertson, Anna Vonk (am); Kayla VanWyhe, Danielle Dykstra

CARMEL VBS NEEDS YOU!

We are in need of more teachers and helpers this

year at VBS! Parents/grandparents, if you regis-

tered your kids this year, please consider volunteering your time.

You will love to be a part of what happens during that week.

Please prayerfully consider this and for those who have already

signed up, WE APPRECIATE YOU!!

You can easily sign up in one of the following ways:

• Online https://vbspro.events/p/events/carmelvbs2018

• Paper forms are available at the church office

• Contact any VBS Director

Megan Punt 712-441-0500 Jayden Pieper 712-441-4459

Misty Zwart 712-441-1465 Beth Te Grotenhuis 602-510-4225

“We want to thank our church family for the cards, expres-

sions of sympathy, food, and prayers offered on our behalf at the

passing of our dad and grandfather, Bernie Mulder. A special

thank you to Pastor Mike for all his visits, encouraging words

and prayers offered for him and our entire family. We are very

much at peace knowing that dad is now disease free and praising

our Heavenly Father.” Owen & Teresa Sandbulte & family

Nate & Carmen Maassen & family

Terry & Lisa Mulder & family and Bryan Mulder

Articles for the HIGHLIGHTS are due TODAY. ALL

Graduates (whether high school, college, or grad school) please

get your graduation information to the church office by Monday,

April 23. Forms to fill out can be found on the Coffee Station.

Pastor Mike will offer a class in the chapel today from 11:05-

11:45 from the “Knowing God” book by J.I. Packer. You do not

need the book to attend. This week’s study “How God Guides

Christians” from chapter 20. This class is for anyone who wants

to learn how God guides us. Everyone is welcome.

Needed for VBS: • Sour cream, cottage cheese or large yogurt LIDS. Only lids.

Put your items in the container near the mailbox.

If you did not see a bulletin from last week Sunday, extra

copies are on the coffee station.

If you were unable to attend the CWM Lenten Breakfast,

there is a DVD available at the church office of the Lenten

Breakfast that you can check out.

Seeking host families for Japanese students this summer.

The dates are July 16-August 17. Prayerfully consider sharing

your culture, home, heart and faith with a student. Be a mission-

ary in your own home. Call Janet Renes soon at 712-722-0327.

The Inspirations from Bryson City, NC will present a benefit

Gospel Music Concert on Saturday, April 28, 6:30 p.m. at BJ

Haan Auditorium. Tickets will be $15.00 at the door only. All

proceeds from the concert benefit the ministries of Hope Haven.

FINAL WEEK FOR

SUNDAY SCHOOL MISSION PROJECT

COLLECTION

The Sunday School will be doing one more special collection for

the Sunday School Mission Project. During the month of April

we will be collecting

100% real fruit juice boxes Fruit cups

Applesauce cups Jell-O cups

Pudding cups Gallon size Ziploc bags

They can be put in the Rubbermaid container marked SS Mission

near the mailboxes in the Fellowship Hall.

Are you interested in how to care in a distinctively Christian

Way or how to minister to those experiencing grief? Then you

should attend an introductory workshop to Stephen Ministry. A

half day workshop will be held on Saturday, April 28 in Sioux

Falls, SD. For more details and how to register, see the poster

on the bulletin boards or talk to Henry Sandbulte for more in-

formation.