Welcome to
VOGEL CENTER CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
“A body of believers dedicated to worshiping, reaching out, and serving in the name of Christ Jesus.”
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“The Gift of Authority”
Deuteronomy 5:16; Ephesians 5:17-21
Morning Worship @ 10:00 AM
Sunday School and Catechism @ 11:15 AM
Refreshments and fellowship following the service.
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“Let All the Earth Fear the Lord”
Psalm 33
Evening Worship @ 6:00PM
Pastor Adam Barton
September 25, 2022
Order of Worship – 10:00 a.m.
Prelude
Welcome
Announcements
Invocation
*Mutual Greeting
*Call to Worship – Revelation 1:4b-6 (Responsive)
*Opening Praise
“We Will Glorify”
“You Are My King (Amazing Love)”
Ministry Moment – Karen Liimata on Uniting for Ukraine
*Song – “I Then Shall Live”
Morning Prayer
Offertory
Offerings for General Fund & Integrate High School Youth group
Children’s Worship – children leave when “Jesus Loves Me” is played
*Song – “Our God Reigns”
Scripture – Deuteronomy 5:16; Ephesians 5:17-21
Message – “The Gift of Authority”
Message Prayer
*Song – “Take My Life and Let It Be”
*God’s Blessing
*Doxology – “Take My Life and Let It Be”
Postlude
Pastor: Adam Barton
Accompanist: Sally Westmaas
Praise Team: Keith & Carol Buning, Marv Quist, Carrie Rozeveld
Serving This Week – September 25
Pastor: Adam Barton
Accompanist: Sally Westmaas
Sound Booth: Phil Hoekwater, Zeb Broersma
Offerings: General Ministries & Integrate Youth Group
Nursery: Amber DeZeeuw, Alyssa Bode
Greeters: Pastor Adam & Amanda Barton, Den & Trish Agema
Coffee Prep: Elaine & Freda Diemer
Coffee Hosts: Marv & Donna Bode & Elders
Children’s Worship: Jacie VandePol, Kenda Gernaat, Kaylie Gernaat
PM Offering: Crossroads Christian Community
Serving Next Week – October 2
Pastor: Adam Barton
Accompanist: Sally Westmaas
Sound Booth: Chris Martz, Brian Hoekwater
Offerings: General Ministries & CRC Race Relations
Nursery: Emily Hoekwater, Ellie DeZeeuw, Marley Martz
Greeters: Tom & Deb Winkel, Jim & Kim Winkel
Coffee Prep: Alan & Betsy Diemer
Coffee Hosts: Joe & Carrie Rozeveld & Elders
Children’s Worship: Kristen Hughston, Sherrie Quist, Tessa Hughston
Prayers and Praises
Remember these with ongoing prayers for God’s Mercy and Blessing:
Health concerns:
Jerry Velzen who is scheduled for eye surgery on September 28. Pray for successful surgery and a good recovery.
Alan Simmons, Jenn Boven’s father will be beginning treatment soon for a return of his cancer. Pray for effective treatment and peace of mind for all.
Continue to pray for 4-year old Isaiah Benevides who is struggling with a serious form of cancer. We pray for healing for Isaiah and peace for his family.
Gord Rozeveld, Maranda Koopman, Noah Outman, Jack Van Drie, and all others who are experiencing health concerns or are healing from surgery.
Laurie Koning, Betty Kamrath and Sherrie Bisballe and all those in our church and community who are walking a cancer journey.
Homebound, Elderly & Mourning:
Chris DeBoer, Agnes Euwema, Lisa Proctor, Vivian Reinink, and Edie Meyering and others who are in care facilities and/or homebound
Senior saints and all who are limited in their daily activities due to age or illness and all those who mourn the loss of loved ones.
Missionaries & Military:
Shaarda’s, Crickmore’s, Hoekwater’s, Crossroads Community Church, and the Josh and Poppy Buning family.
Jessica Campbell and her family and all others we know who serve in the military. Thank you for your service.
Praising and thanking God:
Judy Jenema would like to thank the congregation for all the thoughts and prayers, cards and food brought in at the time of her heart surgery.
We welcome Karen Liimata today to speak to us on Uniting for Ukraine. Thank you to Karen for joining us in worship!
“Thank you so much for your congregational gift of support for Safe Church. With support like yours, we have been able to increase awareness about abuse through our webinar series, abuse prevention resources, like our new model policy. Your donation helps provide resources for regional Safe Church coordinators and CRC congregational safe church teams as well as providing council and resources to churches, helping them respond to situations of abuse in ways that promote healing and justice”. – the CRC Safe Church Team
Church Announcements
Today, Sunday, September 25
10:00 AM worship – Welcome to worship in person or livestreamed on the church Facebook page with the special presentation on Uniting for Ukraine by Karen Liimata. Welcome, Karen!
Nursery is available as well as the “Quiet” bags.
Children’s Worship – Beginning for ages 3-5 during 10AM worship
Lesson – “God Help Me Obey”
Sunday School – 11:15AM – Lesson – “The First Family”
Catechism – immediately following worship in the Cadet room. Snacks are provided in the classroom.
Evening worship – 6PM – Message –
Integrate High School group – 7:00-9:00PM at church
Tuesday, September 27 – Classis Northern Michigan @ 9AM at Lake City CRC
Thursday, September 29
Ladies’ Bible Study – 1:30PM with Pastor Adam leading a study of James.
Next Sunday, October 2
The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated at the 10AM worship service.
Elder & Deacon Nomination Packets
Nomination packets for elder and deacon nominations for the next year 2023 are available on the narthex tables. Professing members ages 18 and over are welcome to pick up a packet to make selections and then return them to the designated boxes in a sealed envelope with your signature on the outside on or before October 9th.
Ladies’ Bible Study
Would you like to join an afternoon ladies’ Bible study? Pastor Adam will be leading a study on Thursday afternoons beginning September 29 at 1:30PM at church. Please feel free to join in for this study on James: Guidelines for a Happy Christian Life.
Ladies’ Wednesday Morning Bible Study - Change
One in a Million: Journey to Your Promised Land by Priscilla Shirer. Priscilla encourages participants to fully engage in the abundant life God has waiting for those who will allow Him to take the lead in daily living. One in a Million is an opportunity for you to experience your deliverance from strongholds, to conquer your wilderness living and to claim your God-given inheritance. We will begin October 5 at 10:30 at church. A nursery will be provided for your children. If you haven’t already done so, please sign the sheet in the back of church so I know how many books to order. Looking forward to meeting with you! Any questions, feel free to call Kim Winkel (231) 920-7752.
Needed: Our Wednesday Morning Ladies’ Bible Study is in need of some nursery helpers.
Our moms would love to get together and study God’s Word but we need your help if you are available. Even 1 Wednesday morning a month or every other month. We will be paying each helper $15 each time. There is a sign -up sheet in the back of church or you can contact Kim Winkel. Thank you!
Clerical Assistant Needed
The council is seeking a part time clerical assistant. Requirements for the position are a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Powerpoint and Excel programs and Quickbooks accounting experience. The candidate must be a detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to prioritize duties and be able to problem solve. A job description and office duties are available at the office. If interested, call the office or speak to one of the elders.
Pastor & Church Office Hours
Pastor Adam will have office hours at the church on Tuesdays & Thursdays 10AM – 12PM and Wednesdays from 12:00 -1:30PM. Please feel free to drop in to see him.
Church office hours -Tuesday – Friday from 8:30AM-1:00PM. Bulletin announcements should be submitted by 1PM on Thursday.
New Fellowship Committee
Vogel Center CRC is forming a new fellowship committee to plan a few fun events and activities each year to spend time together and get to know each other better. If you are interested in being part of this planning group, please contact Ray Hoekwater.
Harvest Party Need
"Harvest Party Time is coming!! Saturday, October 15!! Save the date! Can you help out with some monetary donations to help us with the expenses? Please drop your contributions in the offering plate or at the office in a clearly marked envelope. Thanks for your help and generosity!"
150th Anniversary Celebration Information
DVDs of the August 14 and 21st worship services, the History night presentation and 150th slide show are available in the narthex. More copies will be made as needed.
Family Faith Formation
What faith practices shape your life and the lives of the people who share your home? “It’s easy for us to think that we create our habits, but our habits also create us. The faith-forming things that we do together deeply affect the way we think and act. Because of this, consistently committing to your faith practices as a family has a significant impact.” —from Dear Parent: A Guide for Family Faith Formation, by Laura Keeley and Robert J. Keeley, available at FaithAliveResources.org.
AMEN Chorus
The AMEN Chorus will begin practicing Saturday October 8 at 5:00 at Rehoboth Reformed Church in Lucas. If you are a gentleman that loves the praise God through song then we invite you to join us. Rehearsals are 2 hours long and will go for six weeks until our program on Sunday, November 13. Please bring $10 when you come to the first rehearsal to help cover the cost of the music. See you then!
Job Opportunity
We’re Hiring!The Facility Director at Lake City CRC is retiring, and we are seeking a person who has a passion to oversee and provide for the maintenance and custodial operations of our church facility. The Facility Director is a part-time/hourly employee who will normally work 25 hours per week. The position description is available on the church website, www.lakecitycrc.org, or in the church office. Resumes/applications will be received through Friday, September 30, 2022, and may be emailed to Rick DeShano at rgdeshano@gmail.com, the church office at office@lakecitycrc.org, or sent through the regular mail to Lake City CRC, P.O. Box 659, Lake City, MI 49651.
Cadillac Community Chorus Concert
Come be our “Plus 1” ~ The Cadillac Community Chorus presents our “20 + 1” season concert on Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 25 at 3:00 p.m. Concert will be held at Northland Community Church (5855 S Morey Rd/M-66). A freewill offering will be taken with a portion going to the Revival Center. Guest performance: Joyful Spirit Dancers.
Missaukee Area Food Pantries
***There is free food available for families who need it at this time. See the distribution places and time on the foyer bulletin board or pick up a copy from the foyer table to pass on to those who could benefit from this service to the community. Rehoboth Ref. Church (every Thursday), Good Neighbor Food Pantry at Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Lake City (1st & 3rd Thursdays), or Prosper CRC (every other Thursday – October 6 & 20, November 3 & 17)
VOGEL CENTER CRC COUNCIL OFFICERS
President – Joe Rozeveld
Vice-president – Jerry Quist
Alternate – Marv Quist
Clerk – Lyn Zuiderveen
Chair of Deacons – Dave Haverkamp
Secretary of Deacons – Jeremy Bode
Treasurer- Ryan Westmaas
VOGEL CENTER COUNCIL MEMBERS
Elders – Marv Quist, Joe Rozeveld, Lyn Zuiderveen
Al Diemer, Ray Hoekwater, Jerry Quist
Deacons - Jeremy Bode, Dave Haverkamp, Ryan Westmaas
Jake Huttenga, Josh Quist, Kyle Zuiderveen
District Elders Church Contact Information
A-C Marv Quist Church address – 1789 E. Stoney Corners Rd.
D-Hoekstra Joe Rozeveld McBain, MI 49657
Hoekwater – K Jerry Quist Church website – www.vogelcentercrc.org
L-P Ray Hoekwater Church email – vccrc@outlook.com
Q-T Lyn Zuiderveen Ed/Outreach email – vogeloutreach@outlook.com
V-Z Al Diemer Church office – (231) 825-2053
Marquette – Andy Liimata Church Office Hours – Tues. – Friday
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Bulletin information by Thurs. 1:00 pm
Pastor’s Church Office Hours & Prayer Requests
Tuesday and Thursday mornings – 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Wednesday afternoons – 12:00PM – 1:30PM
Pastor Adam can be reached at (231) 825-2038 or (616) 566-7937 for prayer requests and other concerns. District elders can also be called for prayer requests and other items of concern.
Welcome to
VOGEL CENTER CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
“A body of believers dedicated to worshipping, reaching out, and serving in the name of Christ Jesus.”
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“Celebrating Sabbath”
Deuteronomy 5:12-15
Morning Worship @ 10:00 AM
Sunday School and Catechism @ 11:15 AM
Refreshments and fellowship following the service.
Pastor Adam Barton
September 18, 2022
Order of Worship – 10:00 a.m.
Prelude
Welcome
Announcements
Invocation
*Mutual Greeting
*Call to Worship – Deuteronomy 5:12-15
*Opening Praise
“10,000 Reasons”
“Build My Life”
Baptism of Malachi Hoekstra and Vera Westmaas, children of Dan & Danielle Hoekstra and Ryan and Kimber Westmaas, respectively
Baptism and Morning Prayer
Offertory
Offerings for General Fund & Josh & Mandy Shaarda support
*Song – “My Jesus, I Love Thee”
Scripture – Deuteronomy 5:12-15
Message – “Celebrating Sabbath”
Message Prayer
*Song – “No Longer Slaves”
*God’s Blessing
*Doxology – “It Is Well with My Soul”
Postlude
Pastor: Adam Barton
Accompanist: Shelly Jenema
Praise Team: Molly Nienhuis, Alaina Rozeveld
Serving This Week – September 18
Pastor: Adam Barton
Accompanist: Shelly Jenema
Sound Booth: Dan Hoekstra, Chris Martz
Offerings: General Ministries & Josh & Mandy Shaarda support
Nursery: Sara Huttenga, Betsy Diemer
Greeters: Andy & Jessie Benthem, George & Lois Berkompas
Coffee Prep: Elaine & Freda Diemer
Coffee Hosts: Loren & Sandy Quist & Elders
Children’s Worship: Heather Quist, Josh Quist, Alaina Rozeveld
Serving Next Week – September 25
Pastor: Adam Barton
Accompanist: Sally Westmaas
Sound Booth: Phil Hoekwater, Zeb Broersma
Offerings: General Ministries & Integrate Youth Group
Nursery: Amber DeZeeuw, Alyssa Bode
Greeters: Pastor Adam & Amanda Barton, Den & Trish Agema
Coffee Prep: Elaine & Freda Diemer
Coffee Hosts: Marv & Donna Bode & Elders
Children’s Worship: Jacie VandePol, Kenda Gernaat, Kaylie Gernaat
PM Offering: Crossroads Christian Community
Prayers and Praises
Remember these with ongoing prayers for God’s Mercy and Blessing:
Health concerns:
Freda Velzen had a good report regarding her heart condition and will be having surgery in the future. Thank God and pray for restoration to health.
Alan Simmons, Jenn Boven’s father will be beginning treatment soon for a return of his cancer. Pray for effective treatment and peace of mind for all.
Gord Rozeveld as he recovers from shoulder surgery. Pray for a great recovery and restored mobility.
Continue to pray for 4-year old Isaiah Benevides who is struggling with a serious form of cancer. We pray for healing for Isaiah and peace for his family.
Maranda Koopman, Noah Outman, Jack Van Drie, and all others who are experiencing health concerns or are healing from surgery.
Laurie Koning, Betty Kamrath and Sherrie Bisballe and all those in our church and community who are walking a cancer journey.
Homebound, Elderly & Mourning:
We express our sympathy to the Jon and Erin Lutke family and friends in the passing of Erin’s father, Terry Staats. May they experience God’s peace and comfort at this time!
Chris DeBoer, Agnes Euwema, Lisa Proctor, Vivian Reinink, and Edie Meyering and others who are in care facilities and/or homebound
Senior saints and all who are limited in their daily activities due to age or illness and all those who mourn the loss of loved ones.
Missionaries & Military:
Shaarda’s, Crickmore’s, Hoekwater’s, Crossroads Community Church, and the Josh and Poppy Buning family.
Jessica Campbell and her family and all others we know who serve in the military. Thank you for your service.
Praising and thanking God:
Ron and Jan Bazuin would like to thank the congregation for all the prayers, cards and beautiful flowers in the passing of Ron’s dad, Marv Bazuin.
Praise God for the kick-off to the fall ministry season! VIBE Middle School group, Sunday School, Catechism and Integrate had a great beginning to their activities.
Church Announcements
Today, Sunday, September 18
10:00 AM worship – Welcome to worship in person or livestreamed on the church Facebook page with the baptism of Malachi Hoekstra, son of Dan and Danielle Hoekstra and Vera Westmaas, daughter of Ryan and Kimber Westmaas.
Nursery is available as well as the “Quiet” bags.
Children’s Worship – Beginning for ages 3-5 during 10AM worship
Sunday School – following the 10AM worship service
Catechism – immediately following worship in the Cadet room. Snacks are provided in the classroom.
GEMS & Cadet Kickoff – 4:30-6:00PM @ Bazuin pond (see extra announcement for details)
Wednesday, September 21
Senior Fellowship – Meet at church @ 1:30pm for an afternoon of games and snacks.
Next Thursday, September 29
Ladies’ Bible Study – 1:30PM with Pastor Adam leading a study of James.
GEMS & Cadets Kickoff
GEMS & Cadets kickoff TODAY Sunday, September 18 from 4:30-6:00PM at Bazuin’s pond 4124 W. Meyering Rd. McBain. Please plan to drop off and pick up your kids there. Parents are welcome to stay and hang out with the group. Bring your fishing poles and weather permitting, swimming stuff. In case of rain, there is a pole barn for activities. Hot dogs and dinner will be provided.
Elder & Deacon Nomination Packets
Nomination packets for elder and deacon nominations for the next year 2023 are available on the narthex tables. Professing members ages 18 and over are welcome to pick up a packet to make selections and then return them to the designated boxes in a sealed envelope with your signature on the outside on or before October 9th.
Ladies’ Bible Study
Would you like to join an afternoon ladies’ Bible study? Pastor Adam will be leading a study on Thursday afternoons beginning September 29 at 1:30PM at church. Please feel free to join in for this study on the book of James.
Baby Shower Gifts
Please help us welcome Oliver Douglas Peterson, son of Lucas and Amber Peterson. Baby gifts are being collected in the narthex. Thanks!
Ladies’ Wednesday Morning Bible Study
“I am loved, walking in the fullness of God’s love” a study of 1 John, will begin October 5 at 10:30 at church. A nursery will be provided for your children. If you haven’t already done so, please sign the sheet in the back of church so I know how many books to order. Looking forward to meeting with you in the pages of 1 John! Any questions, feel free to call Kim Winkel (231) 920-7752.
Needed: Our Wednesday Morning Ladies’ Bible Study is in need of some nursery helpers.
Our moms would love to get together and study God’s Word but we need your help if you are available. Even 1 Wednesday morning a month or every other month. There is a sign -up sheet in the back of church or you can contact Kim Winkel. Thank you!
Education/Outreach Director
Amy Rice is stepping down from her position as the education/outreach director. A big thank you to Amy for her service to our church and its ministries! We wish her blessings in her new endeavors at Center Lake Bible Camp.
Clerical Assistant Needed
The council is seeking a part-time clerical assistant. Requirements for the position are a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Powerpoint and Excel programs and Quickbooks accounting experience. The candidate must be a detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to prioritize duties and be able to problem solve. A job description and office duties are available at the office. If interested, call the office or speak to one of the elders.
Pastor & Church Office Hours
Pastor Adam will have office hours at the church on Tuesdays & Thursdays 10AM – 12PM and Wednesdays from 12:00 -1:30PM. Please feel free to drop in to see him.
Church office hours -Tuesday – Friday from 8:30AM-1:00PM. Bulletin announcements should be submitted by 1PM on Thursday.
New Fellowship Committee
Vogel Center CRC is forming a new fellowship committee to plan a few fun events and activities each year to spend time together and get to know each other better. If you are interested in being part of this planning group, please contact Ray Hoekwater.
150th Anniversary Celebration Information
DVDs of the August 14 and 21st worship services, the History night presentation and 150th slide show are available in the narthex. More copies will be made as needed.
Family Faith Formation
In the book Liturgy of the Ordinary (IVP 2016), Tish Warren writes, “We learn the craft of holiness day by day in the living of a particular life . . . we are part of God’s big vision and mission—the redemption of all things—through the earthy craft of living out our vocation, hour by hour, task by task. I want to do the big work of the kingdom, but I have to learn to live it out in the small tasks before me.” How might this insight change your perspective on the small tasks of your daily life?
Job Opportunity
We’re Hiring!The Facility Director at Lake City CRC is retiring, and we are seeking a person who has a passion to oversee and provide for the maintenance and custodial operations of our church facility. The Facility Director is a part-time/hourly employee who will normally work 25 hours per week. The position description is available on the church website, www.lakecitycrc.org, or in the church office. Resumes/applications will be received through Friday, September 30, 2022, and may be emailed to Rick DeShano at rgdeshano@gmail.com, the church office at office@lakecitycrc.org, or sent through the regular mail to Lake City CRC, P.O. Box 659, Lake City, MI 49651.
Cadillac Community Chorus Concert
Come be our “Plus 1” ~ The Cadillac Community Chorus presents our “20 + 1” season concert on Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 25 at 3:00 p.m. Concert will be held at Northland Community Church (5855 S Morey Rd/M-66). A freewill offering will be taken with a portion going to the Revival Center. Guest performance: Joyful Spirit Dancers.
Electronic Recycling Day
Cadillac CRC Restoration Team/Ms Green is sponsoring a community wide electronic recycling day on September 24, 2022 from 9 am until noon. We are planning to have this event at the east church parking lot. We will accept most electronic items including laptops, gaming systems, small appliances, hairdryers, receivers – basically anything with a cord! We are Not accepting tv’s (but call Padnos 231-775-7132 for drop off and cost) and items over 50 lbs. Also, limit items to one pick-up truck or trailer.
Start saving your broken or outdated items and drop them off on September 24!
Also, if you need some of your old documents shredded, Ms. Green will have their shredder available. Cost is $7 for a box or bag. For more information, call Ria Cunningham 231-878-1082.
Missaukee Area Food Pantries
***There is free food available for families who need it at this time. See the distribution places and time on the foyer bulletin board or pick up a copy from the foyer table to pass on to those who could benefit from this service to the community. Rehoboth Ref. Church (every Thursday), Good Neighbor Food Pantry at Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Lake City (1st & 3rd Thursdays), or Prosper CRC (every other Thursday – September 22, October 6 & 20)
VOGEL CENTER CRC COUNCIL OFFICERS
President – Joe Rozeveld
Vice-president – Jerry Quist
Alternate – Marv Quist
Clerk – Lyn Zuiderveen
Chair of Deacons – Dave Haverkamp
Secretary of Deacons – Jeremy Bode
Treasurer- Ryan Westmaas
VOGEL CENTER COUNCIL MEMBERS
Elders – Marv Quist, Joe Rozeveld, Lyn Zuiderveen
Al Diemer, Ray Hoekwater, Jerry Quist
Deacons - Jeremy Bode, Dave Haverkamp, Ryan Westmaas
Jake Huttenga, Josh Quist, Kyle Zuiderveen
District Elders Church Contact Information
A-C Marv Quist Church address – 1789 E. Stoney Corners Rd.
D-Hoekstra Joe Rozeveld McBain, MI 49657
Hoekwater – K Jerry Quist Church website – www.vogelcentercrc.org
L-P Ray Hoekwater Church email – vccrc@outlook.com
Q-T Lyn Zuiderveen Ed/Outreach email – vogeloutreach@outlook.com
V-Z Al Diemer Church office – (231) 825-2053
Marquette – Andy Liimata Church Office Hours – Tues. – Friday
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Bulletin information by Thurs. at 1:00 pm
Pastor’s Church Office Hours & Prayer Requests
Tuesday and Thursday mornings – 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Wednesday afternoons – 12:00PM – 1:30PM
Pastor Adam can be reached at (231) 825-2038 or (616) 566-7937 for prayer requests and other concerns. District elders can also be called for prayer requests and other items of concern.
Welcome to
VOGEL CENTER CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
“A body of believers dedicated to worshiping, reaching out, and serving in the name of Christ Jesus.”
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“His Name is Holy”
Exodus 20:5; Isaiah 57:15
Morning Worship @ 10:00 AM
Sunday School and Catechism @ 11:15 AM
Refreshments and fellowship following the service.
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“Coming Home”
Evening Worship @ 6PM
Pastor Adam Barton
September 11, 2022
Order of Worship – 10:00 a.m.
Prelude
Welcome
Announcements
Invocation
*Mutual Greeting
*Call to Worship – Revelation 4:8b-11
*Opening Praise
“Blessed Be the Name”
“Blessed Be the Name of the Lord”
“Blessed Be Your Name”
Morning Prayer
Offertory
Offerings for General Fund & VC New Building Addition Fund
*Song – “Holy Is the Lord God Almighty”
Scripture – Exodus 20:5; Isaiah 57:15
Message – “His Name Is Holy”
Message Prayer
*Song – “Holy, Holy, Holy”
*God’s Blessing
*Doxology – “Holy, Holy, Holy”
Postlude
Pastor: Adam Barton
Accompanist: Shelly Jenema
Praise Team: Tammy Koetje, Loren Quist
Serving This Week – September 11
Pastor: Adam Barton
Accompanist: Shelly Jenema
Sound Booth: Seth DeZeeuw, Brian Hoekwater
Offerings: General Ministries & VC New Building Addition Fund
Nursery: Rachel Gernaat, Heather Quist
Greeters: Jim & Mary Billett, Kyle & Chantel Zuiderveen
Coffee Prep: Elaine & Freda Diemer
Coffee Hosts: Jerry & Donna Quist & Elders
PM Offering: Crossroads Christian Community
Serving Next Week – September 18
Pastor: Adam Barton
Accompanist: Shelly Jenema
Sound Booth: Dan Hoekstra, Chris Martz
Offerings: General Ministries & Josh & Mandy Shaarda support
Nursery: Sara Huttenga, Betsy Diemer
Greeters: Andy & Jessie Benthem, George & Lois Berkompas
Coffee Prep: Elaine & Freda Diemer
Coffee Hosts: Loren & Sandy Quist & Elders
Children’s Worship: Heather Quist, Josh Quist, Alaina Rozeveld
Prayers and Praises
Remember these with ongoing prayers for God’s Mercy and Blessing:
Health concerns:
Freda Velzen who is having testing on Sept. 12 and heart valve surgery in the near future. Pray for restoration to health and strength.
Gord Rozeveld who had successful shoulder surgery in Cadillac on September 7. Pray for a great recovery and restored mobility.
Michelle (Bowen) Quist who has been struggling with weakness. Pray for healing and restored strength.
Continue to pray for Isaiah Benevides, 4-year-old son of Brent and Ayla Benevides, as he is struggling with a serious form of cancer. Please pray for healing for Isaiah and peace for his family.
Maranda Koopman, Noah Outman, Jack Van Drie, and all others who are experiencing health concerns or are healing from surgery.
Laurie Koning, Betty Kamrath and Sherrie Bisballe and all those in our church and community who are walking a cancer journey.
Homebound, Elderly & Mourning:
Chris DeBoer, Agnes Euwema, Lisa Proctor, Vivian Reinink, and Edie Meyering and others who are in care facilities and/or homebound
Senior saints and all who are limited in their daily activities due to age or illness and all those who mourn the loss of loved ones.
Missionaries & Military:
Josh & Mandy Shaarda and family and for a good adjustment to being back home in Uganda.
Shaarda’s, Crickmore’s, Hoekwater’s, Crossroads Community Church, and the Josh and Poppy Buning family.
Jessica Campbell and her family and all others we know who serve in the military. Thank you for your service.
Praising and thanking God:
Congratulations to Lucas and Amber Peterson in the birth of their son, Oliver Douglas Peterson on September 1. May God bless this new little one and their family!
Church Announcements
Today, Sunday, September 11
10:00 AM worship – Welcome to worship in person or livestreamed on the church Facebook page.
Nursery is available as well as the “Quiet” bags.
Sunday School Kickoff – following the 10AM worship service
Catechism – immediately following worship in the Cadet room. Snacks are provided in the classroom.
Integrate High School Youth - Kickoff @ 6PM at Scott & Linda Peterson’s at the Clam River
Evening worship – 6PM
Sunday, September 18
Baptism – Malachi Hoekstra, son of Dan and Danielle Hoekstra and Vera Westmaas, daughter of Ryan and Kimber Westmaas will be baptized at the 10AM worship service.
Children’s Worship – Beginning for ages 3-5 during 10AM worship
GEMS & Cadet Kickoff – 4:30-6:00PM @ Bazuin pond (see extra announcement for details)
Sunday School – TODAY!
Hey, Kids! Sunday School begins! Today is the day that we begin our “Crazy People” journey through the Bible. Join us for praise time up by the organ after the worship service. Light snacks will be provided as part of our activities.
GEMS & Cadets Kickoff
GEMS & Cadets kickoff will be on Sunday, September 18 from 4:30-6:00PM at Bazuin’s pond 4124 W. Meyering Rd. McBain. Please plan to drop off and pick up your kids there. Parents are welcome to stay and hang out with the group. Bring your fishing poles and weather permitting, swimming stuff. In case of rain, there is a pole barn for activities. Hot dogs and dinner will be provided.
Ladies’ Bible Study
Would you like to join an afternoon ladies’ Bible study? Pastor Adam will be leading a study on Thursday afternoons beginning at 1:30PM at church. Please contact Millie Rozeveld (231) 825-2925 if you are interested.
150th Anniversary Celebration Information
DVDs of the August 14 and 21st worship services, the History night presentation and 150th slide show are available in the narthex. More copies will be made as needed.
Clerical Assistant Needed
The council is seeking a part time clerical assistant. Requirements for the position are a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Powerpoint and Excel programs and Quickbooks accounting experience. The candidate must be a detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to prioritize duties and be able to problem solve. A job description and office duties are available at the office. If interested, call the office or speak to one of the elders.
Church Office Hours
Church office hours have resumed for 4 days a week: Tuesday – Friday from 8:30AM-1:00PM. Bulletin announcements should be submitted by 1PM on Thursday.
Shaarda Newsletter
An updated newsletter has arrived from Josh and Mandy Shaarda. Please feel free to pick up a copy in the narthex.
Family Faith Formation
It’s Grandparents’ Day today! Invite the Christian grandparents in your life (both official and honorary) to share stories of how God has worked in their lives. Making space for these stories honors the elders in your family and encourages younger family members in their walk with Jesus.
DivorceCare Support
DivorceCare’s life-changing support groups welcome people and guide them on the path of recovery after separation or divorce. Over 1 million people have found comfort and hope through this 13-week, video-based series. Lake City CRC is hosting DivorceCare beginning on Monday, September 12, 6:30-8:30pm, in The Rock, Room 13. Contact the church office at lakecitycrc.org or visit DivorceCare’s website for more information: https://www.divorcecare.org/
Project Canefire
"We are excited to be resuming our in-person ministry to the Dominican Republic this coming year with a 2-week trip from Jan. 24-Feb. 7, 2023. It will involve crews for drilling wells, construction projects, sewing machine distribution, scholarship student activities and checking in on established micro-enterprises. The trip will be limited, so if you are interested in coming, you will need to get your name on a list. An October commitment date and an $800.00 per person fee for tickets and accommodations will be required. If you have questions or want to get your name on the list, please contact Mark Mogan at (231)429-2974."
Electronic Recycling Day
Cadillac CRC Restoration Team/Ms Green is sponsoring a community wide electronic recycling day on September 24, 2022 from 9 am until noon. We are planning to have this event at the east church parking lot. We will accept most electronic items including laptops, gaming systems, small appliances, hairdryers, receivers – basically anything with a cord! We are Not accepting tv’s (but call Padnos 231-775-7132 for drop off and cost) and items over 50 lbs. Also, limit items to one pick-up truck or trailer.
Start saving your broken or outdated items and drop them off on September 24!
Also, if you need some of your old documents shredded, Ms. Green will have their shredder available. Cost is $7 for a box or bag. For more information, call Ria Cunningham 231-878-1082.
Missaukee Area Food Pantries
***There is free food available for families who need it at this time. See the distribution places and time on the foyer bulletin board or pick up a copy from the foyer table to pass on to those who could benefit from this service to the community. Rehoboth Ref. Church (every Thursday), Good Neighbor Food Pantry at Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Lake City (1st & 3rd Thursdays), or Prosper CRC (every other Thursday – September 22, October 6 & 20).
VOGEL CENTER CRC COUNCIL OFFICERS
President – Joe Rozeveld
Vice-president – Jerry Quist
Alternate – Marv Quist
Clerk – Lyn Zuiderveen
Chair of Deacons – Dave Haverkamp
Secretary of Deacons – Jeremy Bode
Treasurer- Ryan Westmaas
VOGEL CENTER COUNCIL MEMBERS
Elders – Marv Quist, Joe Rozeveld, Lyn Zuiderveen
Al Diemer, Ray Hoekwater, Jerry Quist
Deacons - Jeremy Bode, Dave Haverkamp, Ryan Westmaas
Jake Huttenga, Josh Quist, Kyle Zuiderveen
District Elders Church Contact Information
A-C Marv Quist Church address – 1789 E. Stoney Corners Rd.
D-Hoekstra Joe Rozeveld McBain, MI 49657
Hoekwater – K Jerry Quist Church website – www.vogelcentercrc.org
L-P Ray Hoekwater Church email – vccrc@outlook.com
Q-T Lyn Zuiderveen Ed/Outreach email – vogeloutreach@outlook.com
V-Z Al Diemer Church office – (231) 825-2053
Marquette – Andy Liimata Church Office Hours – Tues. – Friday
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Bulletin information by Thurs. at 1:00 pm
Prayer Requests
Pastor Adam can be reached at (231) 825-2038 or (616) 566-7937 for prayer requests and other concerns. District elders can also be called for prayer requests and other items of concern.