1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity

March 22, 2015 - 9:30 A.M.
Minister: Rev. Stephen Terpstra
Organist: Mrs. Phyllis Alferink
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Gathering
M: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are
hid; cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly
love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God
who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Let us pray:
C: Most merciful God, we confess that we are in bondage to sin and cannot free ourselves. We
have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we
have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our
neighbor as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us,
renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of
your holy name. Amen.
M: This saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance: that Jesus Christ came into the world to save
sinners. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to
righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.
C: Amen.
* Hymn “Beneath the Cross”
CSW #26
PT
M: People of God, from where does our help come?
C: Our help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
* Greeting
* Prayer of Invocation (concluded with ‘The Lord’s Prayer’)
* Hymn “Shout to the Lord”
LUYH #603
PT
Word
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading: Exodus 20:17
Sermon: “Commandment #10: Freedom in Desire”
Response
Prayer of Application
*Hymn “The Power of the Cross”
Congregational Prayer
Offertory - “I Lift Up Mine Eyes” (Allen Pote)
(1st - General Fund; 2nd – Local Benevolence)
Offertory Prayer
Sending
* Hymn “And Can It Be?”
* Benediction
* Doxology “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
* Postlude *If you are able, please stand.
LUYH #177
PT
PT
CH #347 (1,3,4)
CH #16 (1)
(CCLI # 791356)
Welcome to Borculo Christian Reformed Church! We are so glad you have chosen to worship with us
today! Please join us for refreshments and fellowship following the service. We would love to meet you! We
hope you find our church to be God-centered, where you hear the good news of the gospel, are challenged to live
according to God’s Word, and may find good Christian friends. You are most welcome to join us in any of the
activities and ministries we offer so that together, we may grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus
Christ.
If you are visiting, please fill out a green visitor card in the pew rack and place it in the collection plate.
We would like to offer you additional information about Jesus Christ and our church. If you have a spiritual need,
please feel free to speak with Rev. Terpstra or Rev. Petroelje after the service, or send an email to
pastor@borculocrc.org or almarpet@sbcglobal.net . May the Lord bless you!
March 22, 2015
They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Revelation 7:14
Have you been to Jesus for the cleansing power? . . . Are you fully trusting in His grace this hour?..
Are you walking daily by the Savior’s side?. . . Do you rest each moment in the Crucified?..
Are you washed in the blood, in the soul-cleansing blood of the Lamb?
Are your garments spotless? Are they white as snow? Are you washed in the blood of the lamb? C.H. 330
Current Prayer Needs:
Current Prayer Needs:
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*Remember Gen B. and her family in your prayers.
*Geneva H. was able to return to her home. Pray for continued healing.
*Henry A. is in Providence Health Care for therapy. He is improving. Pray for continued healing
and relief from pain.
Luann W. is receiving care at Providence Health Care. Pray for healing and renewed strength.
Marcella B. is still able to be in her home but is in a weakened condition.
*Remember Arlyn H. and his family. He is at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods
Duetta O. is back at the Atrium of Royal Park. Pray that she will get her strength back.
Pray for all of the families/individuals that are wrestling with depression, mental conditions, and personal needs
that are unknown to others.
Military Service:
Steve and Kim – Steve is stationed in Italy with the Navy.
Marc and Jill – are stationed in Tennessee.
Missionary of the month: Mr. Chuck Vander Zwaag with First Priority, working in the Zeeland schools.
He may be contacted at his e-mail address: chuck@firstpriority.org or there are cards in the narthex
you may use to send him words of encouragement.
(For changes, contact Pastor Terpstra, Pastor Petroelje, your district elder or Allan & Hermena
Vanden Berg.)
CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES this week: Jim & Luann Wolbert
CONDOLENCES: We express our Christian sympathy to Art and Betty Van Order and the Doug
Engelsman family in the death of their sister in law and aunt, Anna Mae Talsma. May God grant His
peace to those who mourn the loss of loved ones.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Senior High youth group meeting today at 5:00 p.m.
The Youth Group will be viewing the documentary, THE FOURTH WORLD at 5:00 p.m. It’s 50
minutes long. Anyone who would like to see this film is invited to join us in the sanctuary at 5:00 and
stay for lunch with us afterward.
LAST DAY FOR SIGN UP!!!! Sign up for an Easter memorial flower -- lilies, tulips & daffodil
plants are $8.00 each. We need your name, the name of the person you are remembering & your
choice of which flower. Please put your cash or check in an envelope with your name on it in the can
on the table (with checks payable to Jan Gruppen). If you have questions, call Jan at 875-8162.
The GEMS/CADETS and parents will have an end of the year banquet THIS Wednesday, March
25 at 6:30 p.m.
TODAY is the last day to sign up for Double JJ Waterpark! Don’t forget to eat a good breakfast
and bring your suit and towel. We will have pizza around 12:30 and it will include your pop! Anything
else will be extra. We expect to be home mid to late afternoon. Do NOT forget to bring your waiversthey will not let you participate without them!!!
The Youth Group will NOT be providing a “Sonrise” Service this year. Most of our members and
families will be gone for spring break so we would appreciate prayers for safe travels and good times
of relaxation and family fun.
Men’s and Ladies Bible Study will meet this week Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.
Advanced notice: Christian Awareness meeting on Monday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m.
The Church Directory Committee will meet on Tuesday, March 31 at 7:00 p.m.
Body & Soul will meet on Tuesday, March 31, but we will be going on a “field trip!”
The next Local evangelism meeting will be April 13 at 7:00 pm
ADVANCED REMINDER: Dandelion Festival is a few short weeks away! There are many
opportunities to help serve God’s Kingdom through this festival. Sign up sheets will be available soon
with opportunities for all ages to help. Prayerfully consider if you can help and pray that we will have
good weather and a good response to the activities.
COFFEE SERVERS: If you could help with coffee serving on Sunday, May 31, June 14 or 28th,
please contact Tammy Walters this week. Also, please check your calendar for the summer months,
to see if you could take one Sunday to help out with the outdoor coffee & cookies fellowship time.
ADVANCED VBS REMINDER: Planning has already begun! VBS will be June 15-18 & 20 from
9:00 to noon. (Crew leaders arrive at 8:30 a.m.). We ask you to prayerfully consider helping out this
year! It is always a rich blessing to everyone who is involved! Sign-up sheets will be out in May!
Parkview Home Used Book Sale will be held on Friday, March 27 from 12 noon to 7:00 p.m.
and on Saturday, March 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Waypoint Community Church (Activities
Center), 3041 - 96th Avenue, Zeeland. If you have books to donate, there is a box in the narthex, or
please contact Mary Nienhuis at 875-7143. All of the money earned from this sale goes to support
Parkview Home. Your support of this fundraiser in the past is greatly appreciated. We look forward to
God's blessings and good results again this year.
CHURCH PANTRY - we are collecting BREAKFAST ITEMS!
***cereal, pancake mix & syrup, oatmeal, instant oatmeal, granola bars, applesauce, protein
bars**
We also need your COUPONS, so please put them on the table in the pantry. Thanks for your
help with keeping the shelves stocked, and for the opportunity to help those in need! If you have
any questions about the pantry, please see Deb Machiela or Lu Busscher.
REQUESTED COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Borculo Chr. School GRANDPARENTS DAY & Musical, “Agape League” – Thursday, March 26
for parents and others at 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 27 at 1:00 for grandparents!
CLASSIS ZEELAND has open positions on its Finance Committee—and is looking for interested
persons who are willing to meet once-a-year (July-August) to review the finances of Classis and to
prepare the budgets for the following year. If you have a special ability in finances, and are interested
in serving Classis Zeeland in this way, please contact the Stated Clerk, Rev. Ron Meyer (E:
rmeyer@lamontcrc.org or 616-558-4320).
Spring time Ladies Day out: Home Business & Craft expo. at Noordeloos CRC -- 4055 - 112th
Ave. on Saturday, March 28 from 9:00 a.m.to 2 p.m. Homemade baked goods & craft items, ThirtyOne, Premiere Jewelry, Tastefully Simple, It Works, Tupperware, Life Expressions, Miche Bags, Avon,
Wildtree, Pampered Chef and so much more! Legends Design will also be there to pamper you!
Borculo Christian School will be sponsoring its 9th annual Sporting Clay Shoot at Blendon
Pines. The date for the event is April 25 @ 9:00 AM. Cost for the event is $75 for adults, $30 for
students ages 10-16 and $150 for station sponsors. Early registration will receive one free raffle ticket.
Early registration closes on March 31. Registration forms can be picked up in the school office or on our
website.
From His Harvest Stand: Dear partnering churches, “We are in a capital improvement drive to
purchase a walk-in cooler and freezer. This is an 8x8 freezer and an 8x8 cooler. The cost for the project is
$44,505. We have $27,005 committed to this project leaving a balance of $17,500 to be raised. We are
wanting to do this debt free. This purchase will help us to solicit more meat, dairy, and produce, so we can
provide a more balanced and nutritional distribution of food to our friends. Having a walk-in cooler and
freezer will positively impact the diets of the people we serve.” Mark your gifts Walk-in C/F and send to
100 Pine Ste. 100, Zeeland, MI 49464. Thank you for your help!
Volunteers Needed for NALC Food Drive - The National Association of Letter Carriers Food
Drive (NALC) is taking place on Saturday, May 16. Last year alone, 73,000 pounds of food was donated
to participating organizations! We are seeking volunteers to help with this event.
Preparation Volunteers: Needed now through May 8 - fold plastic bags (quantities of 500 per box),
count cards for postal routes. (this can be done on-site at the Mission or can be taken to your home or
church for groups to work on them).
Day Of Volunteers (May 16): Van drivers with 2 runners per van to pick up the filled donation bags and
return to headquarters (morning and afternoon shifts available). To volunteer or for more information
- Contact Martha Wing, marthaw@hollandrescue.org, 616-928-3407.
MEETINGS & FELLOWSHIP THIS WEEK:
Today
10:50 AM Sunday School
10:50 AM Catechism
3:30 PM Voices of Praise Choir Practice
5:00 PM Senior High Youth Group (lunch – Herruds)
Tuesday
9:00 AM
Wednesday 9:30 AM
6:30 PM
8:00 PM
8:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM
Quilting for Missions
Weekly Play Date
CADETS, GEMS & Parents banquet
Growing in Grace
Men’s Bible Study Fellowship
Body & Soul
VOLUNTEERS AT BORCULO:
HOSTS TODAY: Harv and Sherrie De Roo Next Sunday: Harris & Jane Overway
GOOD FRIDAY HOSTS: Lefty & Delores Aalderink
COFFEE SERVERS TODAY: Andy & Eileen Machiela
Next Sunday: Jer & Bev Machiela
USHERS TODAY: Scott Mokma, Michael Mokma, Mark Wynia, Mitch Wynia
Next Sunday: John Flokstra, Joel Vander Kooi, Paul Geurink, Brian Gruppen
GOOD FRIDAY USHERS: Wayne Geurink, Andy Mitchell, Sam Englesman, Scott Gruppen
NURSERY TODAY: AM: Erin Weaver, Elizabeth Herrud, Ethan Hertgers
PM: Danae Geurink & Katie Hansen
Next Sunday: AM: Robin Overway, Deb Gruppen, Brett Nienhuis
PM: Christine Terpstra, Magie Tolsma
GOOD FRIDAY NURSERY: Von Driesenga, Nicole Broekhuizen
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP TODAY: Jill & Amber Schutte - Lesson 44
Next Sunday: Molly & Morgan Engelsman – Lesson 49
OFFERINGS TODAY: General Fund & Local Benevolence PM: Trinity Christian College
March 29: General Fund & Capital Improvement Fund PM: Hospice of Holland
Good Friday: The Bible League Intl.
April 5: General Fund & Faith Promise Mission Support PM: Hospital Chaplaincy
Pastor’s Prayer Partner: This week: Marg Niemeyer Next week: Bev Geurink
**Letter Writer to Marc & Jill: Steve & Mary Nienhuis
**Letter Writer to Steve Bloem: Tim & Michelle Nienhuis
March 22, 2015 - 6:30 P.M.
Minister: Rev. Stephen Terpstra
Organist: Mrs. Phyllis Alferink
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Gathering
* Call to Worship
* Silent Prayer of Invocation
* Greeting
* Hymn “Amid the Thronging Worshippers”
Psalm 7
Hymn “Abide with Me”
PH #37
PH #470 (1,3,4)
Word
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:20b -6:13
Sermon: “Open Wide Your Hearts”
Response
Prayer of Response
* Hymn: “O Church, Arise” (Getty)
Congregational Prayer
Offertory
(Offering received for Trinity Chr. College)
Offertory Hymn: “We Are an Offering”
*Apostles Creed
Sending
*Hymn “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation”
*Benediction
*Doxology “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation”
Postlude
(vs. 1,2,4)
LUYH #874
CH #403 (1,2,3)
CH #403 (4)
*If you are able, please stand.
(CCLI # 791356)