February 2, 2020 4th Sunday of Epiphany - Maranatha Church
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February 2, 2020 · 4th Sunday of Epiphany
Welcome to Maranatha! Today is the fourth Sunday of Epiphany, meaning
“manifestation or appearance.” We focus on becoming more aware of the significance
of Jesus’ life—his teaching and healing ministry—during this time. We hope you will join
us for refreshments in the Outreach Center following the morning service.
For your convenience, we have the following available during the worship services:
nursery (ages newborn - 2) and Children’s Worship (ages 3 - 4)
children’s coloring pages and supplies, available on the Welcome kiosk
large print worship folders, available in hymnal rack at the back of church
Audio Loop System
You can listen to past sermons on our website
(www.maranatha-crc.com) by choosing “Sermons” under the
Resources tab—or by scanning this code with your phone.
As we prepare to worship, we invite you to come to God in prayer.
O God,
you spoke your Word
and revealed your good news in Jesus, the Christ.
Fill all creation with that Word again
so that by proclaiming your joyful promises to all nations
and singing of your glorious hope to all peoples,
we may become one living body,
your incarnate presence on the earth. Amen.
The Prayer of Preparation has been adapted with permission from The Worship Sourcebook, ©2004,
CRC Publications. Any music reprinted in this worship folder is covered under CCLI License #245558.
Cover photos by: Dan & Jeananne Kuiper, Amber Ebels, and Katherine Baas.
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morning worship february 2, 2020 · 9:30am
Gathering Music
GO D GATHERS
Songs of Worship & Praise
More Than Conquerors
Sing to the King
God’s Greeting
GO D RENEWS
Time of Confession & Assurance
Victory In Jesus
Prayer
Offering
Lakeshore Pregnancy Center
GO D SP EAKS
Blessing & Dismissal of Children
Leader: As you continue to worship
People: The Lord be with you
Children: and also with you.
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Scripture Reading
Acts 21:17-36
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord—
People: Thanks be to God!
Sermon
“Sanctuary”
Rev. Dan Kuiper
Song of Response
Jesus Shall Reign
GO D SENDS
God’s Parting Blessing
Sending Song
Build Your Kingdom Here
4sermon notes
5today at maranatha
Coffee Fellowship—Everyone is invited to the Outreach Center following the
morning service for coffee and bagels.
11:00am Sunday School
11:00am Presentation by Rev. Dan & Jeananne Kuiper
5:00pm Evening Worship—Incorporating Scripture and song, we’ll consider
how we draw on the comfort we receive in Christ, and we’ll consider how we
might invite others into this comfort. Evening offerings during the month of
February will be taken for Back to God Ministries.
Nursery
AM: Mary Blystra, Randy Wesseldyke
PM: Jan Ebels, Lena Stob
Children’s Worship—Livie Van Appledorn, Abbe Baas
Coffee Servers—Jaime & Sandra Saucedo, Matt & Stephanie Smit
Ushers—Alvin Meiste, Erik Van Appledorn, Kyle Westveld, Josh Hop
next sunday at maranatha
9:30am Morning Worship—We will continue with our “Seeing in 20/20” series
as Pastor Matt preaches from John 6:30-40. The offering will be taken for the
Holland Deacons’ Conference.
11:00am Sunday School
5:00pm 2.42 Groups—The suggested passage for February 9 is John 10:11-21.
Discussion guides for the passage will be available next Sunday.
Nursery
AM: Emme Baas, Mary Voss, Lauren Hemmeke
Children’s Worship—Kate Rosema, Isabel Bos
Coffee Servers—Bob & Sheila Schippers, Lyle & Ellen Sprik
Ushers—Alvin Meiste, Erik Van Appledorn, Kyle Westveld, Josh Hop
6this week at maranatha · feb 3-8, 2020
6:30pm Prayer Time (see announcement)
MON
7:00pm Full Council; Elders & Deacons
9:00am Prayer Group
TUES
1:30pm Ladies Guild
8:30am TRIP
9:30am Women’s Ministry—chapter 1
4:30pm Grace Space
WED
5:15pm Wonderful Wednesday Meal—BBQ
6:30pm Cadets Sledding Night
6:30pm GEMS
6:30pm Worship Leadership
THURS
6:30am Men’s Life
6:00pm Classis Meeting at Pillar Church
FRI
8:30am Prayer Group
upcoming events
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:
February 15—J.O.Y. Progressive Valentine’s Dinner
February 19—Chili Cook-off
February 22—Pizza & Game Night
March 11—Pinewood Derby Race
To view our church calendar, please scan the code at the right with
your smart phone.
7upcoming birthdays and anniversaries
Feb 3—Nancy Hoekstra Feb 9—Kolton Wesseldyke
Feb 3—Lenix Wesseldyke Feb 10—Eliana Stob
Feb 4—Mary Voss Feb 12—Patrick Sandoval
Feb 6—Toni Larson Feb 13—Laura Castro Gonzalez
Feb 8—Dan Ebels, Sr. Feb 14—Bev Groen
Feb 9—Wil DeVries Feb 14—Jim Hamberg
Feb 12—Don & Betty Schrock—76 years
Feb 13—Bob & Karen Breuker—56 years
Feb 14—Jim & Sophie Hamberg—71 years
Feb 14—Herm & Carol Kolk—63 years
from the deacons
January 26, 2020 Offering:
World Renew—$384.00
General Fund—$5,363.00
Faith Promise—$729.00
8our maranatha family
Each week we lift up in prayer a member of our Maranatha family who is no
longer able to get out and about as freely as he or she would like. Please re-
member Sophie Hamberg in your prayers and with a card this week.
Cathy Arens underwent successful kidney surgery on Wednesday. She antici-
pates recovering in Cleveland for several days.
To our dear Maranatha family, Thanks so much for ALL the wonderful cards I
received while in the hospital and rehab. Your assurance of prayers and encour-
aging words were so meaningful! We're so blessed to have caring and Godly
friends. Thanks, Pastor Matt for making the long trips to visit me. Bill and I are
doing well along with some help. I will be having outpatient therapy, so hope-
fully it won't be too long before I get can join you in worship. Arloa Kolean
Reminder…Pine Rest Church Assistance Program. Maranatha members have
free access to a 24/7 hotline (800.442.0809) and free face-to-face counseling
sessions (three per “problem episode”) through our Church Assistance Program
with Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services. Visit the website https://
pinerest.personaladvantage.com and use our password, MaranathacrcCAP, for
more information.
9church announcements Prayer Time in the Narthex. Everyone is invited to come tomorrow evening from 6:30-7:00 for a time of prayer. We will pray for the council meeting, our church and community, as well as for any other prayer requests. O.P.U.S. (Older People Up to Something). Save the date for an O.P.U.S. break- fast to be held at church on Tuesday, February 11 at 9am. Come for a time of good food, fellowship and bring along ideas for some activities for the new year. Sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board. J.O.Y. (Just not Old or Young) Group. Please join us for a Progressive dinner on February 15. Sign up today on the bulletin board if you would like to join us! Chili Cook-off. Save the date for our Third Annual Chili Cook-off taking place on Wednesday, February 19. All are welcome to enter a pot of their favorite chili recipe. Sign up to reserve your spot. The winner will be awarded a prize! Pizza & Game Night! Join us Saturday, February 22 starting at 5:30 p.m. for a pizza and game night! Bring your favorite board/card game and a pizza topping (sauce, pepperoni, and cheese are provided) or malt mixin' (think Flurry). Games will start at 5:30, the first pizzas should be ready by 6:00! If you’re not a gamer, no problem, just come to eat and socialize. Sign up at church or by email (office@maranatha-crc.com) by Wed. Feb. 19. Save the Dates for Hardwired Middle School Youth Group. All middle school students are invited to come bowling on February 22 and compete in a bake-off on March 21! More details to come for these fun events! PRAISE DAYS 2020! Now is a great time to think about warm summer plans! Save the date for Praise Days 2020: June 8-12. We look forward to another great week of creativity, praise, and using our gifts to bring glory to God! More details to come. Any questions, see Livie Van Appledorn. How May We Pray for You? Prayer request cards are available in the hymnal racks of each pew. Additional information may be found on the cards. 10
Holland Rescue Mission Volunteer/Donation Opportunities.
Winter Donation Needs: sippy cups, 2020 planners for ladies, blankets for
adults, backpacks, boys underwear size 2-3, boys pajamas size 10-14, girls
pajamas all sizes, women’s t-shirts size large, women’s pants size 14, sweat
pants of all sizes, women’s underwear size small, twin size fitted sheets,
scrubs size L-XXL—all can be dropped off at 356 Fairbanks Ave at any time!
Volunteer Needs:
Receptionist at the Gateway Center from 10:30am-1:30pm (times are
flexible) on Monday, Thursday, or Friday. Responsibilities include an-
swering and transferring phone calls, light office/clerical work, greeting
visitors, and assisting staff with projects as needed.
Emergency Shelter Assistant needed once a week anytime between 1-
3:30pm or 4-9pm. Responsibilities include assisting staff by answering
the phone/transferring calls, helping with light office work, greeting visi-
tors, distributing supplies to residents, praying with and for residents,
and locker/room checks.
Childcare volunteers for February 14th
Volunteers who can bake/buy birthday cakes for our guests each month
Questions? Please email Cora at coraa@hollandrescue.org.
faith formation family tip:
Looking for creative ways to pray with kids? Check out a helpful blog post at
network.crcna.org/sunday-school/5-pointers-praying-kids, or take a look at
the book Praying in Color: Kids’ Edition by Sybil MacBeth, 2009 Paraclete
Press.
11Maranatha Christian Reformed Church
walking after Jesus - doing all He teaches
Rev. Matt Stob Rebecca Klinkman
Pastor Worship Coordinator
mstob@maranatha-crc.com rklinkman@maranatha-crc.com
Tammy Michmerhuizen Amber Ebels
Discipleship Coordinator Administrative Assistant
tmichmerhuizen@maranatha-crc.com office@maranatha-crc.com
Bob Schippers
Caring Concerns & Needs
Why Maranatha?
You might be wondering why our church is designed the way it is. The answer to your
question lies with the name which is engraved on the cornerstone: “Maranatha,” which
means “Lord, come quickly!” We have tried to convey this ideal in the very structure of
our building.
Think about our sanctuary: all worshippers are facing directly towards the pulpit, on
which is placed the Word of God, our only guide for this life and our hope for the life
to come. And behind the Word, framed in the expanse of glass, is the cross, which is a
symbol of Christ’s accomplished work on this earth. Christ became flesh and took
upon Himself our sins so that we might be restored unto fellowship with God. He
seals this with His death upon the cross and His resurrection from the dead. Our Sav-
ior is now in Heaven actively completing His Kingdom, and He will one day come
again. We look hopefully to His return and therefore have, as a background to the
Word and the cross, the very heavens where we look for our Lord’s return.
Office Hours:
Mon & Fri 8:30am-12:30pm
Wed & Thurs 8:30am-3:30pm
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