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This is the Lord’s Day August 3, 2008

Morning Service 9:30am
 LD 44   LUKE 12:13-31   MATT.23:26-28
 INSTRUCTION IN THE SPIRITUAL RULE/GUIDE FOR OUR LIVES # 10:
THE CRISIS OF CONTENTMENT
I.   THE PERFECTION OF THE LAW
II.  WHAT IS CONDEMNED
III.THE POSITIVE TRUTH
Psalter #’s:   202,   64,   69,   321
Offerings - General Fund
- Foreign Missions
Next week – Emeritus Fund

Evening Service 5:00pm
MATTHEW 5:20
THE RIGHTEOUSNESS REQUIRED TO ENTER HEAVEN
I.   RIGHTEOUSNESS EXCEDING THAT OF           SCRIBES AND PHARISEES
II.  THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF JESUS CHRIST
III. OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS
 Psalter#’s:   397,   139,   277,   24
Offerings   - Building Fund
- Evangelism Fund
Next week – Tuition Assistance

We welcome all those who are worshipping with us on this Sabbath Day.  If you would like more information regarding our church, please contact our pastor, Rev. Spriensma or one of our elders.  You will find the order of worship and the words to our doxologies on the back of the bulletin.   DVD’s of our sermons are available upon request.

Today’s greeter: Larry Moerman     Next week’s greeter: Dave Pryor

OUR CHURCH IN FELLOWSHIP

There is a sign-up sheet in the back of church for anyone interested in golfing together on Saturday, Aug. 23.  See Dave Pryor with any questions.

The Pastor and his family will be on vacation this next week.  In case of need, please contact one of your elders.  Our pastor will be filling the pulpit of the Cornerstone PRC in Indiana.

DENOMINATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Providence PRC (Jenison, Mi) called Rev. Rodney Kleyn (Trinity) to serve as their first pastor.

Doon PRC (Iowa) called Rev. R. VanOverloop (Byron Center) to serve as missionary to the Philippines.

Grace Protestant Reformed Church called Rev. J. Slopsema (First, G.R.) to serve as their pastor.

Hope Heralds concert this Tuesday, August 5, 7 PM Sheldon Meadows, GR.

Copies of Rev. Kortering's recent book, "Evangelism in the Established Church" are available for purchase from the Reformed Book Outlet. These books, published by First PRC, GR, are a compilation of a series of Standard Bearer Articles on the topic of evangelism. The cost is $5.50 per book. Stop in at the store to make your purchase, or send your requests to the Reformed Book Outlet, 3505 Kelly St., Hudsonville, Mi 49426.

The Active In Missions Committee of First Protestant Reformed Church wishes to thank the congregation for the photographs that you submitted for use in the production of our evangelistic DVD.  The DVD is intended to advance the gospel by introducing the Protestant Reformed denomination to those unfamiliar with us or our doctrines.  If you wish to obtain a copy for use in your own personal witnessing, contact the seminary at 616-531-1490 or email doezema@prca.org.

2008 PYRP CONVENTION Group pictures are available for $15 each. Picture CDs and Video DVDs are available for $5 each. Information can be found on the convention web site prcconvention.com. Send request and payment to Douglas Kooienga  4124 Byron Rd. Hudsonville, MI 49426.

The Domestic Mission Committee sponsored Missions Conference will take place the evenings of Monday September 8 and Tuesday September 9. The meetings will be held at Southwest PRC with each beginning at 7:30 PM. On Monday evening, Pastor Arie den Hartog will bring an inspirational message to encourage us in our interest and zeal for the work of missions. Prof. Gritters will follow with a “Critique and Evaluation of the History of PRC Mission work”.  On Tuesday evening, Rev. Bruinsma will present “What we can learn from the History of Reformed Missions”. He will be followed by Rev. Kortering who will speak on “The need for Special Training for the work of Missions”. The whole conference will focus on the work of our own denomination and will direct its attention to critiquing, evaluating and encouraging us in the work of missions. A special effort to attend should be made by those who are directly involved in the work of missions in our denomination either domestic or foreign. Anyone else who may be interested in hearing these informative speeches is also invited to attend.

Reformed Witness Hour – tune in each Sunday to WFUR 102.9 FM at 8:00am & WFUR 1570 AM at 4:00pm.
Today: Our Divine Potter – Romans 9:21 – Rev. Bruinsma
Next week: Go, and Sin No More – John 8:1-11 – Rev. Bruinsma

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Adams Christian Preschool is in urgent need of money to continue running.  They still need approximately $8,000 for portable, materials, electrical hookup, insurance, and permits.  Please prayerfully consider this worthy cause.  Any donation would be greatly appreciated.  Please send checks payble to Adams Christian Preschool to:  Rachelle VanderKolk, 4441 Happy Hollow Drive, Grandville, MI, 49418."

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