GREETERS: North Door South Door July 8 Curt & Becky Wemple Al & Bonnie Fox July 15 James & Lizelle Bazuin Phil VanAssche & Dollene VanPolen July 22 Jim & Bev Ouwinga Jon & Michelle Dracht July 29 Dale & Faye Fredin Roger & Denise Hagerman Aug 5 Ken & Landa VanPolen Dave & Julie VanHaitsma NURSERY: July 8 Bonnie Fox, Sheri Fiet, Katie Medendorp Linda Ellens, Kathy Vana, Tana VanPolen____________ July 15 Maggie Southwick, Karianne Smith, Sarah VanPolen Donna Veddler, Esther Bode, Leah Thompson________ July 22 Jodi DeHate, Margaret Westmaas, Joey Kulhawick Diane Nemeth, Anne Thomas, Jackie Schmid_________ July 29 Barb Dore, Tami Eisenga, Mya Eisenga Jodi Meyering, Bev Kamphouse, Karsyn Meyering__ Aug 5 Mary Rees, DaNay Tossey, Tucker Tossey Anne Thomas, Carrie Thompson, Madelyn Benthem SOUND SYSTEM, VIDEO, POWERPOINT: July 8 Matt Thompson, Paul Rivera, Julie VanHaitsma July 15 Al Baas, Al Fox, Tami Eisenga July 22 Cary Sikkema, Roger Hagerman, Alex Vana July 29 Mark Eisenga, Dan Ouwinga, Deb Eisenga Aug 5 Matt Thompson, Paul Rivera, Julie VanHaitsma JULY OFFERINGS: 15th Existing Building, 22nd New Building, 29th Benevolence JULY USHERS: Jun Brinks, Rick VanPolen, Kasey Rees, Ed Schultz AUGUST USHERS: Aaron Pluger, Al Fox, Jason Benthem, Jonathan Ouwinga Note: If you are unable to make it on your Sunday, please find your own replacement or

call the office for assistance.

HIGHLAND CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

July 8, 2018

Vision Statement In our endeavor to seek Christ’s will and follow His calling,

we desire to strengthen our church through growth in prayer,

growth in vibrant worship, growth in committed outreach,

and growth in thriving fellowship.

9034 23 Mile Rd. ● Marion, MI 49665 Morning Worship: 9:30 AM (231) 825-2171 Sunday school: 10:50 AM office@highlandcrc.org www.highlandcrc.org

MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE – 9:30 AM Highland Christian Reformed Church

July 8, 2018 Prelude “Come, Now is the Time to Worship”

Welcome and Greeting

“Crown Him with Many Crowns/A Mighty Fortress”

“He Leadeth Me”

Baptismal Reading

The Sacrament of Infant Baptism of Ashlynn Peg Schultz,

daughter of Ed and Nicole Schultz

Congregational Prayer

Children’s Message

Scripture: Romans 1: 1-17

Sermon: Uphold the Law!

Offerings: “Come Thou Fount”

1st - General Fund; 2nd – New Building Fund

Blessing

“O Worship the King”

Postlude

Fellowship: Everyone is invited to refreshments in the Fellowship Hall following the morning service. DVD: If anyone would like to see a video from a past church service, they are in the rack on the information table. The most current service is at the bottom of the rack.

2017 Council

Exec. Board - * Pastor Greg Kett 825-2171 Church

ELDERS DEACONS

Joe Kulhawick 825-8098 District #1, A-C Matt Thompson-Sec. of Deacons* 620-0119

Lars Fredin 429-7023 District #2, D-E Mike VanPolen 920-3846

Gary Vana - Clerk* 878-1226 District #3, F-L Rick VanPolen 620-4378

Bryce Eisenga 920-7187 District #4, M-O Adam Southwick 920-1757

Scott VanPolen 825-8323 District #5, P-T James Bazuin - V. Treas* 825-9722

Don Eisenga - V.P.* 825-2828 District #6, V-Z Aaron Koetje 631-9809 Ministry Team Leaders: Outreach Team (Jodi DeHate) Care & Share Team Prayer Team (Sandy Rice) Education Team (Laura Hesselink) Service Team (Julie Dorman) Worship Team (Hilda Cruz) Facilities Team (Rick Dorman)

OFFICE HOURS: July 8-13 Tuesday-Friday 8:30-2:30 Monday- off

Bonnie Fox 231 878-6424 Pastoral Support

Pastor Greg Kett 231 425-8819 Kathy Vana 231 667-4146

Jean Ouwinga would like to thank all of you for the prayers, cards, etc. she received after her surgery. She is recovering well. “The power of Jesus’ resurrection gives us victory over sin and death. The victory is secure because of what Christ did, not because of any efforts we put forth. All who trust him as their Savior and confess their sins are assured of this victory and all the benefits it brings. Today, know that the victory of the resurrection is yours in Jesus, and humbly live in the confidence of that victory.” Laurie Zuverink

OUR CHURCH WEEK: July 8-14 SUNDAY 9:15 AM Prayer Meeting in the Prayer Room 9:30 AM Morning Worship Service MONDAY 6:00 PM Elders 7:00 PM Deacons 7:30 PM Council TUESDAY 7:15 PM JUMP Practice WEDNESDAY 7:00 PM Prayer Group SATURDAY 9:00-1:00 PM Church Use

ANNOUNCEMENTS

We rejoice with Makayla and Cory Powers in the birth of their daughter, Scottlyn Joy, born June 22, 2018. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 ¾” long. There’s still time to have your car(s) washed by Strong Tower this coming Wednesday evening! All you have to do is sign up on the sheet placed on the information table in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you for supporting ST for 2018-19!

Congregational Prayers:

Our heavenly Father, we pray for Dick Bruno, Butch Karsten, Dave

VanHaitsma, Jean Ouwinga, Kasey McQuestion, Dawn Richardson,

Carol Niver, Vicki Mosher, Dave Westmaas, Matt and Carrie

Thompson and family, Marilyn Ouwinga, Gordon DeHaan, and Chris

Sikkema. May each of them feel your love.

Dear Jesus, today we claim you, celebrate you, and proclaim you as the

risen Lord. Today and every day, fill us with the hope, power, love, and

joy your resurrection offers. In your name we pray. Amen from Today

Craig Bultsma, of Bethany Christian Services of Michigan, will be speaking next Sunday for a few minutes, to give an overview of the different services they offer. Join us this summer for Splash Canyon Vacation Bible School on August 6th-9th from 6:00-8:00 pm. There are classes for 4 year olds up to students who just completed 7th grade. We have many volunteer opportunities still available! Please check out the sign-up sheets in the Fellowship Hall. There will be a nursery provided for the young children of VBS volunteers, and also family dinner for volunteers and their families beginning at 5:30 pm each evening. Students who have finished 8th grade are old enough to be helpers. We would love to have you join us for an exciting week of VBS. The Feeding America Mobile Food Truck will be at the Marion VFW Hall, 520 East Main Street on Saturday, July 14, 2018. Registration will begin at 10:00 am. You must be present to receive food and you must bring your own container(s). Enter off First Street, as vehicles will not be allowed in the food area. This food giveaway is made possible with the cooperation of Feeding America, Marion Food Pantry, Marion VFW Post 6015, VFW Auxiliary, and many volunteers. This Food Truck is totally funded by Yoplait of Reed City.

Rehoboth Ramble 5K Run/Walk: Join us on Saturday, July 21st for a fun and affordable 5K to benefit Life Resources of Northern Michigan! The route begins and ends at Rehoboth Reformed Church in Lucas. Race begins at 8:00 am and all partici- pants will receive a free t-shirt, as well as a pancake breakfast after the race. Regis- tration is only $15.00, with a $45.00 cap per family. For more information and to register, visit www.rehoboth.church/ramble or call (231) 775-7943. Northern Michigan Christian School is currently seeking a qualified Christian individual to fill the position of route bus driver. This is a part-time position and requires a CDL license and all appropriate endorsements, as well as a current physical. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to finance director, Jenny Closson by email at jclosson@nmcs.us or call (231) 825-2492 for more information. Northern Michigan Christian School is seeking a qualified Christian individual to fill the position of Early Childhood Program Assistant. This is a part-time position. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Finance Director Jenny Closson at jclosson@nmcs.us or call (231) 825-2492 for more information.