OUR APPROACH TO GOD PRELUDE: “Rhosymedre, Llanfair” Arr. Held WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsively): Psalm 9:1-2 I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart. I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you. I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. *SONGS OF PRAISE *Sing to the King Billy Foote and Charles Horne Sing to the King Who is coming to reign. Glory to Jesus, the Lamb that was slain. Life and salvation His empire shall bring, and joy to the nations, when Jesus is King. Chorus: Come, let us sing a song, a song declaring that we belong to Jesus; He is all we need. Life up a heart of praise. Sing now with voices raised to Jesus; Sing to the King. For His returning we watch and we pray; We will be ready the dawn of that day. We’ll join in singing with all the redeemed, ‘cause Satan is vanquished and Jesus is King. (Chorus) ________________________________ *Indicates you may stand. All music & lyrics used by permission - CCLI #374890 *Our God Jesse Reeves, Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, and Jonas Myrin Water you turned into wine, opened the eyes of the blind; there's no one like you, none like You. Chorus: Our God is greater, our God is stronger, God you are higher than any other. Our God is healer, awesome in power, our God, our God. Into the darkness You shine, out of the ashes we rise; there's no one like you, none like You. (Chorus) And if our God is for us, then who could ever stop us, And if our God is with us, then what could stand against? And if our God is for us, then who could ever stop us, And if our God is with us, then what could stand against? (Chorus) *Give Us Clean Hands Charlie Hall Chorus: So give us clean hands and give us pure hearts Let us not lift our souls to another And give us clean hands and give us pure hearts Let us not lift our souls to another Oh God let us be a generation that seeks Who seeks Your face oh God of Jacob Oh God let us be a generation that seeks Who seeks Your face oh God of Jacob PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Responsively): “O Lord, although we love you, we are not always so good at living in that love. We can be selfish and greedy We can be unfair and unkind We envy the good fortune of others And fear to speak the truth. Forgive us our sins, most holy and loving God, and strengthen us to live in the grace of your presence, pleasing you by what we say and what we think and what we do. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE: Psalm 103:8, 12 The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIVING: Psalm 1:1-3 Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked or take the path that sinners walk or sit in the seat of scoffers. But their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law they meditate day and night. They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all they do, they prosper. A WORD WITH THE CHILDREN CHILDREN AND WORSHIP (ages 3-1st grade; Sonshine Room) THE WORD OF GOD SCRIPTURE: Matthew 6:25-34 p. 784 (NRSV Pew Bible) MESSAGE TITLE: “Living With Less, Trusting More” *HYMN #496: “Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart” OUR RESPONSE TO GOD PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE …..ending with the Lord’s Prayer (in unison): Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS (Please pass the fellowship pad found at the end of the pew.) CHORAL OFFERTORY: “He Pardoned Me” *DOXOLOGY p. 809 *THE OFFERTORY PRAYER *HYMN #78: “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” (vv. 1-4) *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE: “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” Croft, Arr. Wells Participating in Worship: The Congregation Serving the Lord in Worship Rev. Shirley Folkerts Preaching Adrienne Forgette Liturgist Sharon Bartlett Organist Paul Bartlett, Kevin McMahan Ministry of Music Ken Netten, Doc Van Leeuwen We welcome Shirley back to bring the message today. Shirley and her husband, Rudy live in Orange City. Shirley is an ordained minister for specialized ministry in the Reformed Church of America. She also teaches at Dordt College. Today 10:30 AM Coffee Fellowship (Coffee Area) October 26, 2014 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost , 2011 Immediately following worship, please stay and enjoy a cup of coffee/tea/juice and cookies. 10:30-10:45 AM Hands of Praise Today (Fellowship Hall) 10:45-11:45 AM Sunday School for ALL Ages Adult Classes are: Luke (Pastor’s Office) Reformed: What It Means (Genesis Room) The Reason for God (Fireside Room) The Reason for God class will be departing from our schedule this week to continue our discussion of the relationship between science and religion. If you are reading along in the book, read chapter 7 ("You Can't Take the Bible Literally"). Regardless of whether you are reading or whether you have attended the class before, come and hear Dr. Sara Tolsma share her insights on the integration of faith and science in the Fireside Room. Pagen Christianity (Library) American Reformed Church supports financially and in prayer missionaries serving around the world. 11:15 AM-1:00 PM College Students Food and Conversation at the home of Adrienne Forgette (515 Arizona Ave. SW). After a good home cooked meal, Dr. Laird Edman, professor of psychology at NWC, will facilitate a conversation on the topic “Your Brain and Your Faith: Findings from Neuroscience.” Adrienne’s home is a short walk from ARC. But if you need a ride, see Joseph Tolsma or Shuen-en Ho during the Coffee Fellowship time. 6:45-8:45 HS Youth Group (HSY Room) Announcements CHECK YOUR MAILBOX for your commitment cards and other information! Consistory 11:30 AM Thursday, October 30 ARC Seniors Gathering at OC Nederlander’s Grill. Lunch is on your own. The program, “Settling Affairs”, will be given by a funeral director of Oolman Funeral Home. Since a count is needed on the number of persons attending, please call Keith and Char Hoskins at 737-4127 by Tuesday, October 28! Sign Up for Talk and Taste Do you like to cook, eat, talk, and have fun? Then TALK and TASTE is for YOU! It is social groups of 8 that meet once a month in homes. The host (on a rotating basis) provides their home, main dish and beverage. Others bring a side dish to share. Groups begin soon! Stop by the Welcome Center to sign up. For questions or further information, please contact Sanctuary Lights Fund There is still time to donate to the sanctuary lights fund. The cost to replace the sanctuary lights is $25,000. Another $11,750 is needed to fully fund this project. Please give prayerful consider to help with this project. Elders Paul Bartlett Eric Elder Allen Fernow Kathy Gabel Marilyn Jiskoot Mitch Kinsinger Wanda Korthals Deacons Mark Beltman Doug Brunsting Doug De Zeeuw Tamara Fynaardt Todd Nelson Junia Punt Jeff Tolsma Staff American Reformed Church 407 Albany Avenue SE Mary Abels, Administrative Assistant Orange City, IA 51041 Rosalyn De Koster, Dir. of Youth Ministries 712.737.4430 Laura Jonker, Coord. of Children’s Ministries archurch@orangecitycomm.net Julie Powell, Facilities Mgr. www.americanchurchoc.com Remembering God’s People in Prayer *Doug Keady (son of Pastor Jeff and Debbie Keady. Jeff is pastor at Dover Church, Orange City), who suffered a serious traumatic brain injury in a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, October 18. American Reformed Church gathers together to be transformed by Jesus to transform the world. As followers of Jesus Christ, we have been called by the Holy Spirit to worship God, know God in community with others, and serve God by serving others.