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This is the Lord’s Day February 5, 2012

MORNING SERVICE 9:30 AM
Daniel 9:1-19; Lord's Day 51
OUR PETITION FOR PARDON
I. A Humble Plea
II. A Firm Basis
III. A Blessed Experience
Psalter Numbers: 306, 77, 142, 362
Offerings: General Fund, Benevolent Fund
Next Week: General Fund, Evangelism Fund

EVENING SERVICE 5:00 PM
Psalm 27; Text: Psalm 27:4 - 6
MY ONLY DESIRE
I. It's Content
II. Its Source
III. Its Blessedness
Psalter Numbers: 349, 227, 71, 163
Offerings: Building Fund, Emeritus Fund
Next Week: Building Fund, Standard Bearer

Welcome to all who are worshiping with us today. May God be praised through our worship. If you would like more information regarding our church, please contact Rev. DeVries or one of our elders.

The words to our doxologies are on the back of the bulletin. DVDs and tapes of our sermons are available upon request.

The Reformed Witness Hour: Sunday mornings at 8 a.m. on WFUR 102.9 FM at 4pm on WFUR1570 AM.

CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Today after the a.m. service the pre-confession class will meet.
- Tonight we will have a brief song service after the service.
- Tuesday - Evangelism Committee will meet at the church at 7:00p.m.
- Wednesday - Catechism classes:
Beginners - Lesson 17 - 3:15 - 4:00p.m.
Seniors - Lesson 17 - 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Heidelberg Cat. - Lord's Day 43 - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Essentials - Lesson 25a - 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
All classes: Psalter #325, vs. 1, 2.
- Thursday - Consistory meeting at church at 7:00p.m.
- Next Sunday morning the Young People's Society will meet after the service. We continue our study in I John 4.
- Next Sunday evening the Young Adults will meet after the service at the church.
- We extend birthday greetings this week to Kelsey Pryor on the 7th and Sandy Kiel on the 11th.
- Ladies - Save the date – Secret Pal reveal get together will be Saturday, Feb. 18 at 10:00am for brunch at Sarah Vlietstra’s home. Look for a signup sheet on the bulletin stand.
- New home phone number for Brad and Sarah Kiel is 348-7515
- Rev. & Dawn De Vries would like to extend their sincere thanks to our church family for the many cards and expressions of sympathy in the loss of Rev.'s grandfather. We were especially touched by the beautiful flowers from the congregation at the funeral. "And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it...” I Cor. 12:26a.
- We would like to thank the congregation for the meals, gifts, and prayers since the birth of Caitlyn. We ask that you keep us in your prayers as we begin to deal with her health issues. “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.” Psalm 139: 14-16 John & Cheryl Vlietstra and family.
- The Young People's Society is planning to have a talent-dessert evening sometime this spring. If you would be willing to take a part in the program please contact one of our young people.
- The young people are also planning a garage sale in the spring - to be held at the parsonage. All donations from the congregation will be greatly appreciated. Donated items can be dropped off anytime at the parsonage garage.

DENOMINATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Hope PRC, Walker, MI has extended a call to Rev. C. Spronk who is presently at Peace PRC.
- Edgerton PRC has extended a call to Rev. C. Spronk who is presently at Peace PRC.
- The faculty of our seminary is pleased to announce that seminarian Erik Guichelaar will serve his internship under the supervision of Rev. S. Key and the consistory of our congregation in Loveland, CO. The internship will begin on July 1, 2012 and extend through December 31, 2012. The purpose of the internship is “To give the student practical experience in all aspects of the work of a minister of the Word: preaching, catechism, pastoral care, leading Bible studies, evangelism, consistory meetings, and observer at Classis.” The internship program has proved to be an invaluable part of the preparation of our seminary students for the ministry of the gospel, and we trust that this will be so for Mr. Guichelaar (and his wife, Cherith) as well. Continue to pray for the seminary and continue to pray that the Lord will put the call to the ministry in the hearts of young men in our Protestant Reformed Churches and sister churches.”
- Griess/Kooienga Benefit Concert with Voice of Victory, Eric & Crista Phelps, and With One Voice will be held at Grace Community Church in Hudsonville on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 8:15 PM. If you cannot attend but would like to contribute, please send donations payable to Voices of Victory to 4900 40th Ave.. Hudsonville, MI 49426 or turn them in to Heritage Chr. School’s office.
- Men: Have you wondered what the role of a godly grandfather is? There will be a sectional at the men’s conference at BC PRC on March 8 and 9 that will discuss this topic. Grandfathers from our churches will share their thoughts on how a grandfather fits into the life of a covenant family. Send in your registration form for the conference by Feb 20 Go to byronprc.org for a registration form.

YOUNG PEOPLES/ADULTS
- CO Retreat: Registration for the Colorado Young Adults Retreat has been extended until this Saturday, February 11. We have a few openings left if you would still like to register by clicking on Coming Events at www.prca.org.
- Grace PRC Young People’s invites you to A Night of Music. It will be held on Saturday, Feb 25, 7:00 pm at Grace Church. Come out for a fun-filled night of music.

The program features performers such as: Michelle Pipe, Jim Daling, Dan Van Dyke, Eric & Crista Phelps, a string quartet, as well as other talented musicians. A freewill offering will be taken to help defray the costs of the convention.

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Please join us THIS THURSDAY for Adams’ Annual Soup Supper! The menu: three soups (vegetable beef, split pea and ham, and cheesy broccoli), BBQ, hot dogs, Steenstra’s bread, Russ’ rolls, homemade pies, ice cream and desserts. Supper starts at 5:00-7:00 p.m. in Adams’ Christian School Gym. Take-out will be available after 6:30. A shuttle bus will be running between the front of school and Bethany United Reformed Church. See you there!
- Reformed Heritage Christian School, 700 North Fletcher Avenue, cordially invites you to their Open House on Thursday, February 16, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and Friday, February 17, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. We invite you to view samples of the curriculum used in each classroom, meet the teachers, and speak with parent volunteers who will be available for any questions. Refreshments will also be available.
- Advance notice! Byron Center Young Peoples Society is hosting their Dutch Dinner on March 3. This fundraiser is to support our young people’s convention. It will be held at Adams Christian School, serving dinner from 4-7pm. We have revised our menu, making it “family friendly”. We hope to see you there!
- ADVANCE NOTICE: Heritage Christian School is holding a Spring/Summer Used Kid's Clothing and Toy Sale on Saturday, March 10 from 9AM - 12PM. Items include gently used kid's clothing, sporting goods, toys, baby items, and much more. Mark it on your calendar; we hope to see you there!
- SAVE THE DATE and make plans to join us on MARCH 17, 2012 for the Hope PRCS Auction.
This is an important fundraiser for Hope School, and your opportunity to support us is here!
If you would like to send a gift or donate and item please contact us at hopecsauction@gmail.com or call Candace Meulenberg at 616-855-2655
- LOST & FOUND: Now that you have found this announcement that was lost among all the other announcements, reserve Thursday, April 19 for Taste of Covenant IV. The Covenant Foundation dinner this year will showcase Covenant's award winning Robotics Team

REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
- New Park Village Pines Employment opportunities are listed on the bulletin board.

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