MORNING WORSHIP – 9:30 A.M. EVENING WORSHIP – 6:00 P.M.
Scripture: Isaiah 59; Psalm 15 Scripture: Genesis 17
Text: Lord’s Day 43 Text: Genesis 17:1-22
Sermon: One Speaking Truth in His Heart Sermon: A Father of Many Nations
- What He Speaks I. The Son of Sarah
- How He Walks II. The Union of Nations
III. Where He Abides III. The Sign of Circumcision
Psalters: 112; 80; 10; 271 Psalters: 306; 232; 199; 176
Offerings: General Fund Offerings: Hull PR School
Benevolence Genesis PR School (Lacombe)
(Disc #1146)
Offerings next week are for the following causes:
Morning: General Fund and Benevolence
Evening: Reformed Witness Committee and Foreign Missions
Nursery this morning: Mrs. A. Moss, Faith P., Sierra M.
This evening: Mrs. D. Poppema, Anna Postma., Alyssa U.
Next Sunday morning: Mrs. D. Rozeboom, Emily U., Elizabeth P.
Next Sunday evening: Christy K., Josie P., Kelsey U.
Ushers: For March: David Baldwin, Jerry Bleyenberg, Stephen Boonstra
Listen to the Reformed Witness Hour every Sunday on KLOH 1050 AM at 8:00 a.m. and KDCR 88.5 FM at 5:00 p.m. Today’s message is “His Silence in His Suffering” (Isaiah 53:7-9). Next week’s message will be “The Success of His Mission” (Isaiah 53:10-12).
FROM THE CONSISTORY OR COUNCIL
We welcome all visitors worshiping with us today. May God’s name be exalted as we worship together. The order of our worship service is printed on the back of this bulletin.
CHURCH CALENDAR
Today: The Young People’s Society will meet at 11:15 a.m. Bible discussion will be on Revelation 9:1-12. Bible discussion next week will be on Revelation 9:13-21.
Tuesday: Morning classes in Bible History (Grades 1–7): Lesson 23.
Wednesday: WEALTH will meet at 9:45 a.m. (Leaders meet at 8:30.) We will study Lesson 23. Lunch: Hedy W., Betty K., Marjean B. Twinkling Stars: Hazel A. Precious Jewels: Tricia B. Next week will be our last week of WEALTH. All women and children are invited to stay for a salad luncheon and fellowship immediately following our Bible study.
7:00 Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 50; 8:00 Essentials: Lesson 29, Q. 4-8; 9:00 Pre-Confession: Belgic Confession, Article 36.
Thursday: Martha Ladies’ Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Bible discussion will begin with Acts 17:19. JoAnn Korver and Pauline Kroese have lunch.
FAMILY VISITATION – Philippians 2:1-18 Humility in our Lord
Monday, March 23 Tuesday, March 24
7-Brian Kroese 7-Brian Van Engen 7-Mark Hoekstra
8-Brian Gritters 8-Evan Bleyenberg 8-Jason Westra
9-Evert Van Maanen 9-Alvin Bleyenberg 9-Pete Brummel
CONCERNING THE CONGREGATION
Rebecca Gritters is asked to write to Gary Brummel and John Brummel to Derick Grimm.
Glenn Kooiker’s arteriogram procedure was successful on Tuesday. The artery in his right leg was completely blocked, and a stent was put in. He returned home the same day. Let us continue to remember Glenn, Betty, and their family in our prayers.
The Brent Meyer family thanks the congregation for your prayers, cards, visits, food and words of comfort for us in the loss of our mother and grandmother, Grace Van Den Top. “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.” II Corinthians 1:3-4
CHURCH NEWS
Doon PRC has formed a new trio of Revs. Brummel, Decker, and Eriks from which they intend to call a missionary to the Philippines.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Board of the Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School asks that anyone interested in Bus Driver and Busing Coordinator positions visit hprcs.com/busing for more information.
The Board of Trinity Christian High School will hold its regular monthly Board meeting on Wednesday, March 25, at 7:00 p.m. at the high school.
The men of Edgerton PRC will be hosting the combined men’s society on Monday, March 23, at 7:30 pm. We will discuss Hebrews 7. The after recess topic is Articles 3 and 4 of the Church Order. Any men that would like to ride together are asked to meet at church at 6:15.
Grandparents’ Day at Hull PR School will be on Friday, March 27, with visiting times from 9:30 – 11:30 AM. A noon meal will be provided for the grandparents. If you plan to stay for the meal, please RSVP to Kim at 476-9099 or dj-golf@hotmail.com by March 20.
The Steering Committee for a 2016 Young Adults’ Retreat in the NW Iowa area being hosted by Calvary PRC is looking for volunteers of all ages to help plan the retreat. Our first meeting is Tuesday, April 14, at 7:00 p.m. at Calvary PRC. Please email Ashley Van Maanen at kavanmaanen@gmail.com if you are interested.
Registration has now begun for our upcoming Senior Retreat to be at the Cedar Lake Conference Grounds September 22-25, 2015. Please contact your bulletin clerk for registration forms. You may also call Mr. Bert Wories at 219-718-8732 for information. “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Psalm 90:12.
Chaperone Registration is now open for this year’s Young People’s Convention hosted by Southeast PRC at Michindoh Conference Center in Hillsdale, Michigan from August 10-14. If you are interested in chaperoning this year’s convention, you must apply online at http://prcconvention.com/. To apply you must be a confessing member of the PRC and at least 23 years of age. You must also submit a letter of approval from your consistory by April 20. We look forward to seeing you there! Please contact Kim DeVries or Sami Holstege if you have any questions at pryp2015@gmail.com.
Future Teachers and Ministers: Information for the 2015 PR Scholarship Fund essay competition is now available. Please email prcscholarship@gmail.com to receive the essay topics and submission requirements. Completed essays must be submitted by May 30.
Edmonton PRC YA Retreat 2015: Lord willing, the Edmonton PRC Young Adults’ Society will be hosting a retreat from Tuesday to Friday, August 4-7, 2015, on the theme “Knowing God even as we are known.” The speakers will be Rev. Marcus and Rev. T. Miersma. Registration will open in April, and further details will follow. For more information please email us at edmontonprcretreat@gmail.com