January 5, 2020 Sunday before Epiphany - Maranatha Church
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January 5, 2020 · Sunday before Epiphany
Welcome to Maranatha! Today is the Sunday before Epiphany (which , 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.
Almighty Lord God,
you gave your Son, Jesus Christ, to be the light of the world:
We praise and magnify your holy name that in him
you have revealed the wonder of your saving love to all people.
With those of old who brought their tribute to his feet,
confessing him as King of heaven and earth,
we now present the worship of our grateful hearts,
asking you to give us grace to give ourselves to you,
through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord. 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: Norm Hoekstra and Matt Stob.
2morning worship january 5, 2020 · 9:30am
Gathering Music
Love on the Line
GO D GATHERS
Songs of Worship & Praise
He Shall Reign Forevermore
Living Hope
God’s Greeting
GO D RENEWS
Time of Confession & Assurance
Beautiful Savior
Prayer
Offering
Escape Ministries
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.
3Scripture Reading
John 1:14-18
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord—
People: Thanks be to God!
Sermon
“Seeing Jesus in 20/20”
Installation of Elders & Deacons
Song of Response
One True God
GO D SENDS
God’s Parting Blessing
Sending Song
All Creatures of Our God and King
4sermon notes
5To chorus 6
today at maranatha
Coffee Fellowship—Everyone is invited to the Outreach Center following the
morning service for coffee and bagels.
11:00am Sunday School
5:00pm Evening Worship—As we begin our season of Mission Celebration and
anticipate our second season of 2.42 Groups, we'll consider again our participa-
tion in the mission of the church and spend time praying for God to accomplish
what he wills through our spoken and lived witness to the Lord Jesus. Evening
offerings during the month of January will be taken for Wycliffe Bible Translators.
Nursery
AM: Mary Achterhof, Abbe Baas
PM: Sue Vander Heide, Kristi Rosema
Children’s Worship—Jen Brink, Lydia Pollema
Coffee Servers—Ken & Shari Frieling, Alvin & Shirley Meiste
Ushers—Jim LeFebre, Ron Voss, Dave Ver Hoeven, Ken Frieling
next sunday at maranatha
9:30am Morning Worship—As we continue the series titled “Seeing in 20/20”,
Pastor Matt will preach from John 1:29-34. The offering will be taken for the Ma-
ranatha Christian Education Fund.
11:00am Sunday School
5:00pm 2.42 Groups
Nursery
AM: Jenna Hop, Toni Larson
Children’s Worship—Jen Brink, Lisa McKellips
Coffee Servers—Cindy Green, Jim & Lori LeFebre, Betty Morren
Ushers—Jim LeFebre, Ron Voss, Dave Ver Hoeven, Ken Frieling
7this week at maranatha · jan 6-11, 2020
6:30pm Prayer Time (see announcement)
MON
7:00pm Full Council; Elders & Deacons
9:00am Prayer Group
TUES
1:30pm Ladies Guild (see announcement)
4:30pm Grace Space
5:15pm Wonderful Wednesday Meal—lasagna
WED
6:30pm GEMS & Cadets (see announcement)
6:30pm Worship Leadership
8:30am Prayer Group
FRI
upcoming events
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:
January 16, 6:30am—Men’s Life begins
January 29, 9:30am—Women’s Ministry begins
February 15—J.O.Y. Progressive Valentine’s Dinner
To view our church calendar, please scan the code at the right with
your smart phone.
8from the deacons
December 29, 2019 Offering:
World Renew—$622.00
Outdoor Play Structure for the Morales Family—$50.00
General Fund—$16,010.00
Faith Promise—$995.00
upcoming birthdays and anniversaries
Jan 7—Dan Ebels, Jr. Jan 12—Beckett Wesseldyke
Jan 7—Warren Harding Jan 13—Isaac Pollema
Jan 10—Livie Van Appledorn Jan 15—John Lappenga
Jan 12—Herm Kolk
our 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 Gert Hulst in your prayers and with a card this week.
Arloa Kolean continues her rehab at Blodgett and anticipates being there for
perhaps a couple of weeks.
Dave Tinholt anticipates having hip replacement surgery on Tuesday.
Today is the last day to sign your name in the Bible purchased for J.J. &
Michaela Saucedo’s wedding gift. We hope that this will be an encouragement
for them as they begin their marriage!
9I would like to thank those who remembered me in their prayers, with cards and words of encouragement while I was at Spectrum and Mary Free Bed. They were very much appreciated. Thank you! Millie Lubbers Thank you to my Maranatha family for all the love and thoughtfulness, the many cards and gifts I received in my gift bag. I appreciate it very much! God bless each one of you in the days and years ahead. Sincerely, Sue Prins The congregation of Maranatha would like to thank the following retiring elders and deacons for their faithful service: Jim Wiersma—Administrative Elder Warren Harding—Shepherding Elder John Lappenga—Shepherding Elder Dan Ebels, Jr.—Administrative Deacon Mary Voss—Administrative Deacon Paula Wesseldyke—Shepherding Deacon 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. church 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. 2.42 Groups. We will begin a second season of 2.42 Groups next Sunday. This time around, 2.42 Groups will meet only on the 2nd and 4th Sunday evenings of each month (January - March). If you would like to participate, please sign up-- even if you participated in a group this past fall. All are welcome! The sign-up sheet can be found on the Welcome kiosk. Ladies Guild. This Tuesday, we will be studying Lesson 6 “Praying for Everyone”. New members always welcome! 10
Supplies/Food Offering for Brothers Home 1. During the month of January,
we will be collecting food and household items for Brothers Home 1. Please
check your mailboxes for a list of suggested items. A grocery cart has been
placed in the narthex to collect the donated items. Thank you!
Holland Rescue Mission Volunteer/Donation Opportunities.
Winter Donation Needs: 2020 Planners for the women at the Family Hope
Ministry Center; underwear of all sizes
Volunteer Needs: Receptionist at the Gateway Center from 11:30am-1:30pm
(times are flexible) on Mondays or Fridays. Responsibilities include
answering and transferring phone calls, light office/clerical work, greeting
visitors, and assisting staff with projects as needed.
Questions? Please email Cora at coraa@hollandrescue.org.
Bring your leftover goodies to church on Wednesday night. Lasagna will be pro-
vided for a meal, but if you’d like to get rid of some of your Christmas and New
Year goodies, you can drop them off at the dessert table Wednesday evening!
GEMS and Cadets. We are excited to begin our winter session on January
8th. We have lots of fun activities planned! We will have regular meetings on
Wonderful Wednesday nights and Pinewood Derby work nights on certain off
weeks. A full schedule will be in your mailbox. See you Wednesday!
Cadets Tour the Holland Energy Park. Cadets and a parent are invited to tour
the Holland Energy Plant MONDAY, January 13th. We will meet at the Plant (1
Energy Park Way, Holland) in the Visitor Parking lot at 6:30pm. Questions? See
Eric Hemmeke.
faith formation family tip:
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the
heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to
uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to
build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to
dance” (Eccles 3:1-4). As we enter a new year full of unknowns, remind each
other to take comfort in the knowledge that all your times are in God’s hand.
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
John Lappenga Bob Schippers
Caring Concerns & Needs 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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