October 16, 2016 MORNING WORSHIP – 9:30 AM God Calls Us to Worship Prelude *Welcome and God’s Greeting *Song of Faith:

“By Faith”

God Renews Us By Grace Baptism: *Song of Dedication: #435 (PH) Prayer *Song of Worship: #578 (WC)

William Donald Swanson "Humble Praises, Holy Jesus" "Come, All Christians, Be Committed"

(children ages 3 - Kindergarten are dismissed for Children’s Church)

Offertory Prayer Offering:

Faith General Fund

God Speaks to Us Through His Word Scripture: Sermon:

2 Timothy 2:20-26 (p. 1179) BUILDING THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH #5: A SINCERE INVITATION TO NOBILITY

Prayer

God Blesses Us to Bless Others *Song of Response: #450 (PH) *Benediction *Doxology: Postlude

LEADING US IN WORSHIP Worship Leaders: Sermon: Organ: Piano: Guitars: *Please stand if you are able

"O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee" “We Receive Your Blessing”

Pastors Lanser and Schuringa Pastor Greg Schuringa Donna Erdman Jan Slinkman Matt Bulthuis, Mike Printz (PH-Psalter Hymnal; WC-Worshiping Church)

EVENING WORSHIP – 6:00 PM We Enter His Presence Prelude *Welcome and God’s Greeting *Song of Praise: *Song of Faith: Prayer *Song of Worship: #436 (PH) Offertory Prayer Offering:

“Hear, O Lord, and Answer” “There is a Redeemer” “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” Cadets International We Listen

Scripture: Sermon: Prayer

1 Samuel 1:9-18 (p. 262) DARING TO DRAW NEAR: OUR PETITIONS AND GOD’S PLANS We Are Sent to Serve

*Song of Response: #594:1,3 (WC) *Benediction *Doxology: #30 (WC) Postlude

LEADING US IN WORSHIP Worship Leader: Sermon: Piano: *Please stand if you are able

“Like a River Glorious” “I Will Sing of the Mercies of the Lord”

Pastor Greg Schuringa Pastor Matthew Lanser Donna Erdman (PH-Psalter Hymnal; WC-Worshiping Church)

TODAY AT FAITH This morning in our series Building the Household of Faith we see the church compared to a great house. The people are called to be noble instruments for the Master. Does that describe you? This morning we’ll explore God’s gracious invitation to nobility and all that it involves. This evening we’ll be reading 1 Samuel 1:1-8 as we continue with our Drawing Near sermon series on prayer. In this text, we’ll see how God answers the petitions of His people, sometimes in obvious ways and sometimes according to His deeper plans. OFFERINGS Today: AM: Faith General Fund. PM: Cadets International. October 23: AM: Mission India. PM: Chicago Westside Christian School. October 30: AM: World Renew-World Hunger. PM: CenterPointe Church. The Deacons gratefully acknowledge the following offerings in September: $42,920 Faith General Fund $50 Kristen Tazelaar Fund $3,532 Faith Promise Missionaries $252 Pacific Island Ministries $825 Faith Benevolent Fund $1,189 Rehoboth Christian School $317 Faith Building Fund $1,775 Tom & Kristen Buursma $330 Faith Education Fund $16,313 Timothy Assistance Fund $193 Calvin Seminary $412 World Renew $68,108 Total offerings in September Actual General Fund receipts from June 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016 totaled approximately $190,000 compared to budgeted receipts of $265,000 or a $75,000 shortfall to budget. Actual accrued expenses for the same period totaled $246,000 or a $56,000 actual shortfall. The total Timothy obligation for this year is $83,400. As of September 30, 2016, the Timothy Tuition Assistance obligation for the 2016-2017 school year was approximately $60,600. PRAYER & PRAISE If you have prayer needs, please visit room 1 on the north side of the sanctuary after the morning service. Daniel Braun is at Marianjoy Hospital in Wheaton for a few weeks of inpatient rehab following a recent surgery. Christine Nicodem is at Providence Life Services in Downers Grove for rehab after a brief hospitalization for infections. Remember to pray for those who are unable to join us in worship. Today we think of Annette Bosman who lives in Oak Brook. Everyone is invited to join the Tobin Family for an open house on Saturday, October 22 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM in the church Fellowship Hall. Dan Tobin is leaving for the United States Marine Corp boot camp on October 24. Stop by to wish Dan well or offer words of encouragement as he prepares to serve in the military.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Membership at Faith CRC. If you are interested in learning about membership at Faith Church please contact Pastor Greg Schuringa for more information and next steps. Profession of Faith at Faith CRC. If are a baptized member of the church and are interested in making public profession of your faith, please talk to Pastors Greg or Matthew. Early in 2017 a profession of faith class will be held for students. Seniors’ Bible Study will be meeting this Tuesday, October 18 at 1:15 PM. We’ll continue our study of the book of Exodus, and wrap up with a time of fellowship and refreshments. Study guides are available in the narthex; we’ll be working on Lesson 2 this week. Please talk to Pastor Matthew if you have questions. Whirlyball: Back by popular demand, we’ll be having a Whirlyball evening in Lombard on October 27 at 8:00 PM. Join us for this unique fusion of bumper cars, basketball, lacrosse, and controlled chaos. Sign up in the back of church or online. Twenty slots are available, so sign up soon. Age 21 and over for this time around. Questions, call Dirk Glaubke, 312-375-6431. Feed My Starving Children: The Evangelism Committee invites you to help make food packets for the Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) organization to distribute globally to those in need. We’ll be going to FMSC in Aurora on Tuesday, November 1 from 8:00 - 9:30 PM. Everyone age 5 and up is welcome to sign up in the narthex, on Faith's website, or at http://volunteer.fmsc.org/register (group #962947) for this opportunity to serve with other people from Faith and to make a real difference to the poor and hungry. There’s work available for a variety of physical ability levels. Location and directions are available in the narthex. Please join us! Contact Dirk Glaubke or Pastor Matthew with any questions. The Faith Book Club has chosen “Under Our Skin” Getting Real about Race by Benjamin Watson for our November 9 meeting. Benjamin Watson, a NFL tight end of the New Orleans Saints, has been an outspoken advocate for racial unity based solely on the fact that Jesus Christ died for all people. He draws from his own life, his family legacy, and his role as a husband and father to sensitively and honestly examine both sides of the race debate and appeal to the power and possibility of faith as a step toward healing. Grab a copy and join us. Young Adults: Save the date, November 12, for our next event! Do you love children? Are you looking for a way to fulfill the promise you made at our children’s baptisms? Mom2Mom nursery is the place for you. We are looking for people who love to rock infants, read to toddlers or build blocks with three year olds. If you are interested in helping out on Thursday mornings from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, please contact Linda Van Dyk. Do you have a favorite hymn, song or chorus that you would like to hear? Place your requests, with your name attached in Donna Erdman's or Jan Slinkman’s mailbox. Attention Instrumentalists: The Music Committee is planning for our Thanksgiving Service and would like to have an idea of how many instrumentalists will be available for our service. If you would like to play this year for the first time, or if you usually play and will not be able to play this year, please speak to Donna Erdman or Jan Slinkman so plans can be made accordingly. Each of you is a valuable and needed member.

YOUTH NEWS Cadets & Jr. Cadets will meet this Wednesday from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Catechism Classes: Every Sunday join us in learning and discussion about basic Christian beliefs. The Gathering: High School students are invited to join our youth group for dinner, games and Bible study on Sundays from 7:00 – 9:00 PM at church. Bring your Bible! Feed My Starving Children in Aurora: high school students are invited to join us on Tuesday, November 1 from 8:00 - 9:30 PM. Carpools available; chaperones/drivers needed. Asylum Winter Retreat Save the Date: January 27-29 at Dickson Valley Camp, IL. The Gathering Winter Retreat Save the Date: February 17-20 at Silver Birch Ranch, WI. Dare 2 Share Save the Date: Asylum students invited to join us on March 3-4. Details to follow. THIS WEEK AT FAITH TODAY Children’s Church will meet during the second half of morning worship. Sunday School will meet from 10:45 - 11:45 AM. Catechism classes will meet from 10:45 - 11:45 AM. The Sermon Discussion Group will meet 15 minutes after the morning service in room 4/5. The Music Committee will meet in the Choir room at 11:00 AM. MONDAY, OCTOBER 17 The Executive Committee will meet at 6:30 PM. The Deacons will meet at 6:30 PM Council will meet at 7:00 PM. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 Senior Bible Study will meet at 1:15 PM. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 Men’s Prayer Group will meet from 7:00 - 8:00 AM. Bible Study Fellowship will meet at 9:15 AM. Cadets & Jr. Cadets will meet at church from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Men’s Bible Study will meet at 7:00 PM at the house. The Adult Ministries Committee will meet at 7:00 PM. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 Women’s Bible Study will meet at 9:00 AM. Women’s Bible Study will meet at 7:00 PM. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 Dan Tobin Farewell Open House in the Fellowship Hall from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.

SERVING FAITH CHURCH Welcome Center: Chuck Smith Next Week: Len Turnbull Narthex Greeters: Steve & Jen David, Al & Karen De Los Santos Saratoga Driver: Darrell Stodola Next Week: Randy Van Dahm Kitchen: Spencer & Rebecca Anderson, Al & Karen De Los Santos Next Week: Byron & Cathy Plate, Gary & Lisa Vander Naald Coffee Servers: Don & Lindy Oostman Next Week: Harry & Alida Boerman Library: Kathleen Glaubke, Laurie Wieringa Next Week: Chuck Slinkman Audio Visual: Steve De Boer, Mike Speelman, Adam Zarek Next Week: Todd Lindemulder, Mary Huizinga, Jonah Vander Naald Infant Nursery: Karen Folkerts, Paige Hoving Next Week: Jill Groenewold, Lauren Gehrke Toddler Nursery: Nicole Huizinga, Ashley Van Byssum, Savannah Baron Next Week: Stephanie Huizinga, Janna Piersma, Luke Miller PM Nursery: Linda Van Dyk, Etta Veenstra Next Week: Sarah Schuringa, Grace Veenstra 2016 – 2017 FAITH CRC COUNCIL Rev. Greg Schuringa, President Rev. Matthew Lanser ELDERS: Matt Bulthuis – 2018 (Vicar) Jim Engel - 2019 Ken Folkerts - 2017 Greg Lanenga - 2019 Bob Loerop - 2017 Ray Middel - 2018 Don Miller - 2019 Ken Rusthoven - 2017 Chuck Slinkman - 2017 (Clerk) Ron Tazelaar - 2018 Brent Van Dyk – 2018 (Vice Pres.) Rich Vroom - 2018 Bob Wieringa - 2019

DEACONS: Scott Boonstra - 2017 Al De Los Santos – 2018 (Deacon Pres.) Peter Groenewold - 2018 Bill Hoving - 2017 Jon Huizinga - 2019 Matt Huizinga - 2017 Jon Kinnas - 2019 Matt Sowers - 2017 (Treasurer) Mike Speelman - 2018 Darrell Stodola - 2018 John Tazelaar - 2019 Matt Tazelaar - 2018 Adam Zarek - 2019

STEPHEN MINISTRY Love One another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. John 13:34b