1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity

May 10, 2015 - 9:30 A.M.
Minister: Rev. Stephen Terpstra
Organist: Mrs. Phyllis Alferink
Prelude – “Were You There? & Crown Him With Many Crowns!”
Welcome and Announcements
Gathering
* Call to Worship
* Silent Prayer & organ response
M: People of God, from where does our help come?
C: Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth.
* God’s Greeting
* Hymn “At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing”
LUYH #832 (1,3,4)
Congregational Prayer
Offertory – “Hallelujah! What A Savior!”
(Offering received for 1st - General Fund; 2nd – Holland Chr. Schools)
Offertory Prayer
Word
Prayer for Illumination “Break Now the Bread of Life”
Scripture Reading: Revelation 19:6-9, 21:1 – 22:5
Sermon: “The Feast to Come: New Heaven on a New Earth”
Response
Prayer of Response
* Hymn “When Peace Like a River”
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
Sending
* Hymn “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”
* Blessing
* Doxology “By the Sea of Crystal”
* Postlude - “Sing to the Lord”
(*If you are able, please stand.)
LUYH #764 (1,3,4)
LUYH #451 (1,3,4)
LUYH #351 (1,3,4)
LUYH #489 (1,3)
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!
May 10, 2015
Rejoice in the Lord always. Philippians 4:4
Rejoice the Lord is King; Your Lord and King adore! Rejoice, give thanks and sing and triumph ever-more.
Lift up your heart; lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say rejoice!
Jesus, the Savior reigns, the God of truth and love, when He had purged our sins, He took His seat above.
His Kingdom cannot fail, He rules over earth and heaven, the keys of death and hell are to our Jesus given.
Rejoice in glorious hope! Our Lord, the Judge, shall come and take His servants up to their eternal home.
C.H.370
Current Prayer Needs:
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**Ascension Day service is this Thursday, May 14.
*Margaret N is at Freedom Inn to receive therapy.
*Del H was able to get an earlier appointment with the Neuro-Surgeon this past week and
surgery is scheduled for June 3. It will be a serious spinal surgery involving a fusion in his lower back.
Please pray that the new and stronger pain meds will give him some relief while he waits for
surgery.
*Bud B has returned to the Royal Park Atrium.
Luann W is home. Pray for healing and renewed strength.
Remember the Supreme Court especially as they weigh the future of marriage in our country.
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 B – Steve is stationed in Italy with the Navy.
Marc and Jill B – are stationed in Tennessee.
*Missionaries of the month: (ARO Team) Mr. Will and Jan R in Inez, Kentucky and
Bill and Jana Z (Rachel, Johnny, & Isaiah) They may be contacted at their e-mail address:
AROKentucky @gmail.com There are cards in the narthex you may use to send them words of
encouragement.
Remember those with continuing needs:
Simon E that the blood transfusions continue to be successful.
Jonathan B resides at American House of Holland. He struggles with progressing
dementia.
Frieda B continues to live with her daughter Beth, in Florida, and is doing well for
her age.
Joy K, Duetta O, and Bud B are living at the Atrium.
Edith B lives at home and copes with impaired eyesight.
Anna DR and Dale P are living at Sheldon Meadows.
Remember our Widows and widowers:
(For changes, contact Pastor Terpstra, Pastor Petroelje, your district elder or Allan & Hermena
Vanden Berg.)
ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK: Cal & Sally Brandsen (today!), Brent & Ann Mohr, Bob & Lila Bruink
IN APPRECIATION: “A heartfelt thank you to our church family for all the prayers, words of
encouragement, for all the cards, food brought in, flowers and phone calls! What a blessing! Than you
to Pastor Stephen and Pastor Allen for their visits during my recovery from my accident. Above all –
thanks be to God for His healing mercies!” Geneva Huizenga
“Thanks so much for all the prayers, comments of concern and cards sent in my brother’s death.”
Si & Esther Essenburg
“I would like to thank all those who sent cards and well wishes on my birthday, also to Sunday
School children, the GEMS’s and their leaders. Thank you also to Pastor Petroelje for his visit. It was
very much appreciated!” Marian Boetsma
“Thank you for the cards and prayers, concerning the passing of Vivian’s sister Doris’ husband.
Also, thank you for the cards, prayers, words of encouragement to all for myself. I am so thankful to be
able to eat and be up and around.” Thanks to each of you! Vivian and Joel Vander Kooi
CONGRATULATIONS! Mrs. Duetta Overway will celebrate her 89th birthday on May 13. May God
bless you on this special day and in the coming year!
“Thank you to those who were able to come to the Youth Group Pancake
Breakfast! The day was beautiful and we served around 500 plates of breakfast. Thank you to all the
kids who woke up early and helped and to those who donated boxes of sausage to us this year! We
especially want to thank Lefty and Dolores who have gotten dozens of eggs for us over a number of
years and again this year. Most of all, we thank God for giving us the beautiful day and for his care for
us each and every day. To Him be the glory! “ The Senior High and Middle School Youth Group
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Today we have the privilege of celebrating the Lord’s Supper. If you are visiting with us
today, and you are a member in good standing of a Bible believing church, know Jesus Christ as your
Savior and have confessed your sins, you are invited to join us!
On this Mother’s Day, we celebrate and give thanks for the gift of Mothers! We know the
importance of your earthy duties – nurturing, loving, caring and being a godly example! We give
thanks to many other women who are godly examples to children, youth and young adults and invest
time in their lives – you are appreciated! May God bless you abundantly with strength, patience and
grace!
THIS Thursday, May 14, we will have our Ascension Day service at 7:00 p.m. The COUNCIL
will meet at 8:00, following that service.
The Book Club will meet on Wednesday, May 13 at 7:15 PM in the church library to discuss
Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini. Please note date change.
***TODAY is the last day to sign up at church for the NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY. After
today, please sign up online, or by calling Carla Schutte or Deb Haak. If you give your e-mail address
for an appointment confirmation, you will receive a $10 off coupon to use if you choose to buy any
portraits. Also, if you bring in any non-perishable item for the church pantry, you will receive a $5
coupon off your portrait order. We ask for everyone to participate so we can have a complete and
updated pictorial directory!! You are not obligated to purchase anything, but you will receive a free
8x10 for participating!
CHURCH Ap/Digital DIRECTORY: My Instant Church Directory We need to add your info.
to this digital directory, so please fill out the form and put it in the box in the narthex. If you need a
copy of this form, there are extra forms by the box in the narthex. Thank you for your participation!
Memorial Day is just around the corner already!! Choir will be practicing on Sunday May 17 at
3:30 p.m. Just a one time practice, but it will be FULL choir!
Mark your calendars for a fun night at the WHITECAPS BALLGAME. On July 25th - Price
$13.00 a person.
COOKIES: We need 4 volunteers each Sunday in the summer to bring 4 dozen cookies in the
summer months. Please sign up in the narthex if you can help!
BATTER UP! Calling kids (boys AND girls), ages 8-13: Borculo CRC is fielding a team in our
local church softball kids' fun league, and we would LOVE to have you play on the team! Games are
played on Wednesday evenings, at various times, on various fields. The season begins after the
school year ends and wraps up mid-July. Cost to play is free. No experience necessary. Sign up on
the kids' team sheet if you are interested in playing. Contact Tim or Teresa Vander Zwaag with
questions. Looking forward to a FUN time together!
**VBS REMINDER: VBS will be June 15-18 & 21 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 TODAY if you would consider helping in any way – we need
crew leaders and helpers, snack servers, nursery helpers, emergency fill in’s, etc…. please sign up!
We need many helpers!
***SNACKS FOR VBS: You can look at the needed list for snacks on the table in the narthex
and sign up for items you are willing to donate. All your help and donations are very much
appreciated!
CHURCH PANTRY - FOR MAY -- We are collecting canned meats – tuna,
chicken, spam, corned beef hash, beef stew…..
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
Looking for a safe, fun place to camp this summer with your family and friends? The
Conference Grounds is a family orientated campground on Lake Michigan! We have all the
amenities needed for camping, including a heated pool, and lots of activities for all ages! Check us
out at www.crcg.org. Consider joining us Memorial Day weekend, May 22-25. Full hook up is $110
and water/electric only is $95 for 3 nights of camping fun! If you are looking for a quieter, slower
paced week think about coming for X-Week: May 30-June 6, or Orientation Week: June 6-13. You can
see all of our availability on the web site. Call us at 616-842-4478 to make your reservations or email
ministry@crcg.org
The next Senior Serve/Retirees Week at the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds is May
26-29 . If you are available to come and help with some flower planting, general clean up, raking, and
repairing we can use you! This working week will also be filled with fun, fellowship and Bible Study
lead by Pastor Al Jongsma. The cottages are filled but you can camp or drive in (the only charge is
your willingness to work). Call us at 616- 842-4478 or email ministry@crcg.org if you are interested
in coming!
New Unity Campus Celebration & Open House will be held THIS Friday, May 15. The
community is invited to tour the new school on 48th Avenue which will be open from 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
The day will conclude with a pig roast supper from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. At 10:00 a.m. in Unity’s north
gym, Holland Chr./MSU graduate and current NFL player Kirk Cousins will address students and
share his testimony on the value of Christian education. The Unity community is welcome to attend
and hear Kirk’s presentation at 10:00 a.m.
Unity Christian is looking for volunteers to help do a clean sweep of the new school beginning
May 11. This will involve going room by room and cleaning the carpet, windows, counters, walls, etc.
This clean sweep is to help us get ready for the May 15 open house as well as our move into the new
school this summer. If you are interested or if you have any questions, please call Nick Balcer at 616401-3542 or email nbalcer@unitychristian.org. If you are unable to volunteer but would like to help,
we could use cleaning supplies to help our effort. Thank you to our volunteers who have worked
countless hours so far keeping the site clean for the construction crews.
Nepal Earthquake Response - World Renew is responding to the catastrophic earthquake
that took the lives of over 5000 people in Nepal and injured thousands more in the worst disaster to
strike the country in 80 years. World Renew is already working with Christian Reformed World
Missions as well as two local partners to provide safe water (water purification tablets and water
filtration systems), emergency food, cooking fuel, and tents to earthquake survivors. They also hope
to be involved in longer-term programs with other partners as funding allows. Join us! Please call 1800-552-7972, visit www.worldrenew.net/donate or mail your gift marked, "World Renew Nepal
Earthquake," to World Renew, 1700 28th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49508. God of love and justice,
open our hearts and prompt us to action.
Ever feel God Calling you to mission work? Be a part of a mission ministry without leaving the
comfort of your home! Pannonia Christian Educational Exchange program, a non-profit CRC World
Mission group, seeks to provide students of Hungarian Reformed heritage the opportunity to live,
study, and worship in Christian communities around the West Michigan area. They are seeking a
family who has a daughter attending Holland Christian High School, to host a female student from
Hungary who will be attending Holland Christian for the 2015-2016 school year. Please prayerfully
consider if your family is being called to participate in this ministry. If you have any questions or
would like to accept this invitation to host a student, please contact Julia (Koscondy) Nagy (616) 4553139, Lois Craven (616) 724-6399, or Sandy DeVries (616) 531-4427
MEETINGS & FELLOWSHIP THIS WEEK:
Tuesday 7:30 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM
7:15 PM
8:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 PM
8:00 PM
Saturday 7:30AM
Body & Soul
Weekly Play Date
Book Club
Praise Team (B)
ASCENSION DAY WORSHIP SERVICE
COUNCIL MEETING
Body & Soul
VOLUNTEERS AT BORCULO:
HOSTS TODAY: Lefty & Dolores Aalderink Next Sunday: Steve & Kim Gruppen
COFFEE SERVERS TODAY: Pastor Stephen & Christine Terpstra
Next Sunday: Andy & Eileen Machiela
USHERS TODAY: Chad, Jadin & Bryce Hunderman, Chris Van Huis
Next Sunday: Colton Overway, Jim Gruppen, Mike Gruppen, Allan Vanden Berg
NURSERY TODAY: AM: Tanya Bosch, Magie Tolsma, Katie Hansen
PM: Jodi Kraai, Sarah Terpstra
Next Sunday: Danae Geurink, Nanc Krol, Ben Herrud PM: Karen La Rosa, Travis Tolsma
ASCENSION DAY NURSERY: Jill Van Huis, William Terpstra
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP TODAY: Communion Sunday – does not meet
Next Sunday: Deb Herrud, Elizabeth Herrud. Lesson 51
OFFERINGS TODAY: AM: General Fund & Holland Chr. School PM: Camp Roger
May 17: AM: General Fund & Tuition Asst. PM: Crossroads Bible Institute
May 24: AM: General Fund & Capital Improvement Fund PM: Family Life Center of W. Mich.
Pastor’s Prayer Partner: This week: Gert Gruppen Next week: Wayne & Sandy Geurink
**Letter Writer to Marc & Jill: Ken & Bev Vanderwall
**Letter Writer to Steve Bloem: Harlan & Sandy Vanden Einde
May 10, 2015 - 6:30 P.M.
Minister: Rev. Stephen Terpstra
Pianist: Mrs. Jan Gruppen
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Gathering
* Call to Worship
* Silent Prayer of Invocation
* Greeting
* Hymn “Ye Servants of God”
Psalm 12
Hymn “God of our Fathers”
CH #38
CH #809 (1,2,4)
Word
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 8
Sermon: “The Grace of Giving”
Response
Prayer of Response
* Hymn “Take My Life and Let it Be”
Congregational Prayer
Offertory
(Offering received for Camp Roger)
Offertory Hymn “We Are on Offering”
*Apostles Creed
Sending
*Hymn “God of Grace and God of Glory”
*Benediction
*Doxology “Glory Be to the Father”
Postlude
(*If you are able, please stand.)
CH #597 (1,4,5,6)
CH #678
CH #435
CH #812