“HE SUFFERED”

First Sunday in Lent

Prelude:  Suite in A                                                    Georg Philipp Telemann
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship:  The Lord Is My Shepherd                        Kevin McChesney
* Opening Hymn: There is a Redeemer                                     Sing! 145:1-3
* God’s Greeting

CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE
Call to Confession
The empty cross, the primary symbol of our faith, focuses our attention on the gift of salvation through Christ's suffering and death on the cross.  Jesus had to die on the cross because we cannot save ourselves.
God said, “In the sweat of your face you shall eat bread till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”
But that which was only dust has now received the breath of eternal life through Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross.
Prayer of Confession (from the Book of Common Prayer)
We confess to you, Lord, all our past unfaithfulness: the pride, hypocrisy, and impatience of our lives; our self-indulgent appetites and ways, and our exploitation of other people, our anger at our own frustrations, and our envy of those more fortunate than ourselves; our intemperate love of worldly goods and comforts, our dishonesty in daily life and work, our negligence in prayer and worship and our failure to commend the faith that is in us.  Amen
Hymn of Confession:  When I Survey the Wondrous Cross       PH 384:1-4
Assurance of Pardon:
As sin reigned in death, grace also now reigns through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.  He was put to death for our trespasses and raised for our justification.
God shows his love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us.  Thanks be to God!

*Please stand if possible

PRAISE AND PRAYER

* Song of Response:  O LORD, You Are My Light                  PH 164:1-4
(Children may come forward during the last stanza)
Message for Children
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession

PREPARATION AND PROCLAMATION

* Hymn of Preparation:  See, Christ Was Wounded for Our Sake           
PH 196:1-5
Presentation of Offerings and Passing of Friendship Pads
Offertory Prayer:  Jonathan Tamminga
Offering for the Holland Home
Offertory:  Meditation on “Beautiful Savior” arr. Cathy Moklebust
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading:  Isaiah 53                                                   (page 596)
Reader:  This is the Word of the Lord.
People:  Thanks be to God!
Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 15                                   PH page 876
Sermon:  HE SUFFERED
Prayer of Application                                                                              
Hymn of Response:  Man of Sorrows—What a Name        PH 482:1-3,5
(The Organ Fund offering is received during the singing of this hymn.)
* Affirmation of Faith:  The Apostles' Creed
* Doxology:  Throughout These Lenten Days and Nights      PH 129:1,6
* Benediction
* Postlude:  Prelude and Fugue in C Minor                               Jan Zach

Preaching Pastor:  Rev. Douglas MacLeod
Organist:  Kenneth Bos
Ministry of Music:  The Allegro Ringers
Handbell Director:  Luanne Barnes
Reader:  LeRoy Stegink

Prelude:  Shall We Gather at the River arr. Michael Larkin; Matthew Weston
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship:  Deep River                                              arr. Carl Wiltse
* God’s Greeting
* Opening Hymn: Holy God, We Praise Your Name               PH 504:1-4
Evening Psalm:                                                                            Psalm 29
* Hymn of Praise:  Give Glory to God, All You Heavenly Creatures
PH 29:1-5
Anthem:  Toccata in A Minor                                            Mary McCleary
* Hymn of Preparation:  Teach Me, O Lord, Your Way of Truth PH 276:1-5
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading:  Leviticus 9:22-10:3                                      (page 84)
Reader:  This is the Word of the Lord.
People:  Thanks be to God!
Sermon:  DANGEROUS GLORY
Prayer of Application
* Hymn of Response:  Like a River Glorious                          PH 560:1,2
* Affirmation of Faith:  The Nicene Creed                  (back cover of PH)
Evening Prayer and Offertory Prayer
Presentation of Offerings
Offering for Volunteers in Service
Offertory:  Come, Ye Disconsolate (PH 538)     arr. Penny Rodriguz
* Benediction
* Doxology:   By the Sea of Crystal                                          PH 620:1-3
* Postlude:  Allegro                                           Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Preaching Pastor:  Dr. Laura Smit
Pianist:  Kenneth Bos
Ministry of Music:  The Joy Ringers
Handbell Director:  Melanie Tolsma

WORSHIP TODAY                                                                                   
WELCOME TO CALVIN CHURCH!  As we gather for worship this day, we are grateful for the presence of members and guests.  If you are a visitor, we hope you feel warmly welcomed and very much a part of this worshiping community as together we lift up praises to our great God and King.  We invite everyone to come to the Fellowship Hall for refreshments following the morning service.  Our pastors and elders are happy to greet you at the doors as you leave the sanctuary after our services today.  Prior to the service this morning you were greeted by Corrin and Lisa Meyer (atrium) and Ann Noteboom (east).  This evening John and June Primus (Fellowship Hall) welcome you back for our vesper service.
A FRIENDLY NOTE TO OUR GUESTS:  Our worship service proceeds unannounced.  The Sing! book is located underneath the pew.  The new Calvin Church DVD is available at the Information Desk for visitors who are interested in Calvin Church and would like to know more about the activities here.
CHANCEL BANNER DESCRIPTION:  Lenten.
The black dominating this banner symbolizes the death of our Lord.  The red expresses Christ’s suffering; the branch is a symbol of His crown of thorns.  These symbols are not meant to be concerned only with death and suffering; the thorny branch is white and flowering to indicate that from suffering triumph will come, and the red orb symbolizes Christ’s victory.  Just as the sun illumines, quickens and comforts, so Christ as the “Son of Righteousness” gives new life to His own.
CHILDREN WORSHIP:  Visitors’ children are warmly invited to participate in our TLC (The Little Children) and Worship Center programs.  Preschool children may go to their TLC room before the morning service (in the lower level).  Children (K – 4th grade) will depart the sanctuary steps following the Children’s Message to worship in a space designed especially for them.  The TLC and Worship Center rooms are in the lower level—just go downstairs and follow the arrows.  Children are picked up by their parents in these worship rooms after the service.  If you have any questions, please stop by the information desk or feel free to check out the classrooms before or after the service.  All of the youth programs are explained in the red folder on the table near the nurseries. 

WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Second Sunday in Lent    
Next Sunday morning:  During the season of Lent our morning services progress through the themes of the confessional truths of Christ’s passion as summarized in the Apostles’ Creed (Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 15 and 16).  Next Sunday morning Pastor MacLeod will be preaching on “He Was Crucified.”  Our offerings will be for Global Gifts.
Next Sunday evening our Junior Bells will contribute to our offering of music in worship and Pastor MacLeod will offer a meditation on “Unseen Ashes” based on Matthew 6:1-6.  Our offerings will be for Wings of Mercy.

PLEASE NOTE                                                                                             
ANNIVERSARY:  This week marks the fourth anniversary of Rev. Copley’s ordination into the ordained ministry.  We thank God for the gifts he has given this servant among us!
THE DISABILITY CONCERNS COMMITTEE provides chairs with armrests in the back rows of the sanctuary for those with special needs. There are three chairs on the side aisle which are reserved with extra space for those with walkers.  We are pleased to be able to make these available to members of our church family who may be blessed by this convenience.
STAFF NOTES:  Char Bulthuis will be attending the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Chicago from February 26 through March 1.
COUNCIL NOTES:  The Council met last Tuesday.  We welcomed Donna Houskamp as a new elder and she signed the Form of Subscription.  In membership matters we accepted the memberships of Ray and Sharon Lanning from the Cascade Fellowship CRC and approved the transfers of the Joe and Christy Biermacher family to Westminster Presbyterian Church and John and Winona Schneider to Woodlawn CRC.   Pastors Doug and Lora presented their reports.  Both of them mentioned continuing education opportunities they will pursue this summer at Calvin Seminary.  Pastor Lora is also focused in her work with small groups and prospective new members.  Finally, the Council approved in concept a general policy on honoraria for non-staff positions.

Stewardship Verse of the Week
“Now concerning the collection for the saints: you should follow the directions I gave to the churches of Galatia.  On the first day of every week, each of you is to put aside and save whatever extra you earn...”       I Corinthians 16:1-2a

FOR 2010:
Weekly Giving Budgeted:          $ 15,384.62
Last Week’s Ministry Giving:    $ 11,174.20
Year to Date Budget:                  $107,692.31
Year to Date Giving:                   $ 77,786.60
Year to Date Deficit:                  ($ 29,905.71)

CHURCH FAMILY                                                                                      
Our congregation extends Christian sympathies to Dan and Lynda Rupke (District #01) as they mourn the death of Dan’s sister Kim, and Corrine Kass (District #13) as she mourns the death of her sister Althea Buursma.
Grace Yff (District #08) was transferred from the hospital to Faith Hospice of Trillium Woods last weekend.  This past Tuesday her condition declined rapidly.  At this time, the family requests that there be no visits.  Our prayers are much appreciated.
Thank you very much for your prayers, visits, cards, meals, and many calls.  We can not find the right words to express our appreciation.  We feel blessed being part of your family.  Martin starts rehab this week!
                                                                     Martin and Ashi Nyamor

CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES  calvinyouthline@calvincrc.org
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK:  2/27—Henry TerBeek (5!)
SMALL GROUP:  Small group meets today from 3:30 to 4:55 PM.  Bring your Bible and we will see you then.
CHURCH SCHOOL 5TH THROUGH 12TH:  Will not meet next week, February 28th due to winter break.
SOUP AND SALAD FUNDRAISER HELP NEEDED:  CYG, please be sure to let Char know what shifts you can work.  Shifts can be from 3:30 to 6:00, or 5:00 to 7:30 PM.  If you are available more (or less) than that, we would love to have you.  You can earn $ toward your Pittsburgh trip! 
OPEN FELLOWSHIP HALL:  The CYG open fellowship hall time scheduled for next Wednesday, March 3, is changed to meeting in the Catacomb from 7:00 to 8:30 PM.  Talk to Mark if you are planning to come!
CYG:  Next Sunday evening, February 28, is our next meeting.  Don’t miss out.  Thanks to the Baker and Paul Bulthuis families for providing our supper!

MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES, AND EVENTS                                          
Today:  ADULT EDUCATION:  We welcome Dr. Primus back today for the second session about church and state.  He promises some time for discussion.  Meet in Room 1 at 11:30 AM.  Coffee and cookies always available.
Today:  ORIENTATION TO CALVIN CHURCH:  This morning and next Sunday (the 28th) following the morning worship service (11:30 – 12:15), there are orientation sessions (lower level room #16) for anyone who may be just curious about Calvin Church, who has decided to join Calvin Church, or for those who have already joined but would appreciate a bit more orientation.  Coffee is available.
Today:  HUNGRY AND IN COLLEGE?  Join us for a College Meal, hosted at Jim and Vonnie Poortenga’s (3858 Kalamazoo SE).  We will be discussing with other members from the church stories of how folks have discovered their vocational calling, or how to change that "Undecided Major."  All are welcome.
Feb. 24:  SOUP AND SALAD SUPPER:  You are invited THIS Wednesday evening, beginning at 5:00 PM, to our fundraising Soup and Salad Supper!  Our annual fundraising supper benefits our 17 youth and adults attending this summer’s service project to Pittsburgh.  We will be serving soups until about 6:30 PM.  Please join us for a relaxing time while visiting with fellow congregation members.  Leftover soups from this fundraiser will be put into two-person serving containers that you may take home.
Feb. 24:  BLOOD DRIVE:  This Wednesday evening, give blood before (or after) you eat at the Soup and Salad Supper.  We only had 11 people sign up!  Walk-ins are encouraged!  Come anytime from 2:30 until 7:30 PM.  GRAND RAPIDS NEEDS YOUR BLOOD!
Feb. 28:  Calvin Church deacons announce a new opportunity to serve by HELPING A REFUGEE OR A REFUGEE FAMILY settle in Grand Rapids.  The goal is the refugee family's self-sufficiency within 6 months so we'll need guides, friends, and advocates in Calvin Church.  Next Sunday an information brief will be the mailboxes with specifics about how we can experience the joy of helping a refugee family become independent, productive, and happy citizens in our city.  If you have interest in this area, please talk to one of the Deacons or Pastor Lora.
March 3:  ZUMBA NIGHT:  GEMS of all ages.  March 3 is Zumba Night!  Come dance the night away with us!  Leesa Fotis from East Hills will be teaching our class.  Class is from 7:00 until 8:30 PM.  EVERYONE is invited!  Questions call Mary Carol at 774-2819.
March 7:  DISTRICTS #02, #11, AND #15:  Be sure to remember our combined potluck dinner on Sunday, March 7.  For more information, contact your Care Coordinator.
March 7:  POTLUCK FELLOWSHIP DINNER AND WORSHIP SERVICE with Communion shared with the St. Luke AME Zion Church at 5:00 PM.  Rev. Strickland and Rev. MacLeod will each offer brief meditations from 3 John 1-6a on the theme “How is your Soul Prospering?” and there will be a musical contribution by the St. Luke AME Zion Praise Ensemble.  Plan to participate in our hospitality and worship, and plan on bringing a generous hot dish or salad to share.  Dessert will be provided.
March 31:  LENTEN BREAKFAST—Mark your calendars, 9:30 AM.  Speaker and soloist have been selected.  Use this opportunity as a time to reflect on the Father’s Love for you and a time for celebration of everlasting life.  EVERYONE is invited!
Our new CALVIN CHURCH DVD is now available in our church library.  Please check it out; you’ll enjoy it.  If you would like to give one to a friend, more DVDs are available at the information desk and in the office.
DEFIBRILLATOR:  Calvin CRC is now equipped with an Automatic Cardiac Defibrillator for emergency medical situations.  It can be found hanging on the wall behind the information desk in a bright red carrying case.  Group leaders, staff, and other interested members are encouraged to attend a brief training session in the lounge after the morning worship service on March 21.
A HEARTY THANK YOU to all of the wonderful volunteers who helped with IHN last week.  We had a very appreciative and sweet group of guests and they were thankful for everything we did for them.  We put a Volunteer Log in your boxes and would appreciate your filling it out and returning it.  IHN will be able to use the information to help get grants.  Our next opportunity to serve our homeless guests begins May 9.  We can always use more volunteers.  If you can help, please contact Wanda Sytsma, Cindy Lanning Burch, or Jan Oosterhouse.
KNOW HOW TO HELP NEWCOMERS FEEL AT HOME?  Do you enjoy helping new members become family members?  It’s such a simple but crucial ministry.  Talk to Judy Jongsma or Pastor Lora for more information. 
YOUNG MOMS GAME NIGHT:  Next week, there is no regular Java Group; instead we are having (drum roll) Game Night!  So tuck in the kids early, bring a snack to share and enjoy an evening with the ladies and board game fun.  If you haven't been able to make a daytime meeting, we hope you can join in. For more details call Pastor Lora.

Calvin Christian Reformed Church
700 Ethel SE   Grand Rapids  MI    49506
Office: 451-8467    Prayer Line: 451-9802    FAX: 451-9327
email: Office@calvincrc.org             www.calvinCRC.org
The Prayer Connection:  Gert Bokhout (243-8049) or
Claudia Hoffman (942-0366)

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