Welcome to all visitors on this Lord's Day. We pray that God's Word may save and build up all God's people. You may listen to our services online at trinityprc.org.

Catechism

Catechism will be tomorrow, D.V., with the following assignments:

Beginners (3:45 - 4:30): Lesson 18

Juniors (4:30 - 5:15): Lesson 18 and Written Work and Hebrews 11:23

Seniors (7:00 - 7:45): Lesson 18 and Written Work

Heidelberg Catechism (7:45 - 8:30): Lord's Days 15 and Written Work

Essentials (8:30 - 9:15): Lesson 8

Trinity News

Sacrament of Baptism for Isaac Jay, infant son of Phil and Paula Steenwyk, and Dylan Jean, infant daughter of Clint and Katie Karsemeyer will be this morning. May God bless their homes and children.

Ministry: The consistory has decided to give our pastor one service off (or make a pulpit exchange) per month in order to help with his workload. In accordance with that decision, this evening Rev. Spriensma and Rev. Decker have exchanged pulpits.

Song Service will be this afternoon at 4:45 with Tom Vander Waal leading.

Our Sick: Cody De Boer underwent surgery this past Tuesday in order to prevent future infections building up in his sinus cavity and close to his brain, thus minimizing the contracting of meningitis. We praise God for directing the hands of the surgeon! We give Him thanks for all things! Let us continue to remember Cody and the De Boers in our prayers.

Picture Directory Updates: If you are a new member, or if you would like to update your photo, please email a picture to Jon Drnek (jon.drnek@gmail.com) by tomorrow. You can also put a photo in Jon and Michelle's mailbox which will be returned to you.

Outings and Activities

Trinity's 10th Annual Progressive Dinner is set for Friday, February 24. This is only 3 weeks away, so please sign up to attend and to host on the sheets in the narthex. To make the night a success we need many hosts so please consider helping out. Be sure to check your mailboxes for more information regarding this fun filled evening. We hope to see you all there! If you have any questions please contact Shari G., Shar K., or Kris E.

Trinity Holland Camping is planned for July 30 - August 4, with reservations beginning January 30. If you have any questions, please see Deb Van Overloop.

Meetings

Young People will meet this morning in the Consistory Room.

Council / Consistory Meetings are this Thursday, February 9, at 7:30 PM.

Denomination News

Calls and Trios:

  • Edgerton (MN): Rev. C. Spronk (Peace) is considering their call.
  • Hope (Walker, MI): Extended a call to Rev. C. Spronk (Peace, IL).

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 - December 31. 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.

Requested Announcements

Psalm Choir Practice is this afternoon at 2:15 at Grandville PRC.

Hudsonville PRC Choir invites you to join them for practice on Sunday mornings from 11:15-12:15. We are planning an April 15 concert.

Reformed Doctrines Class meets this Wednesday, February 8, at 7:45 PM at Faith PRC. Prof. Engelsma now turns to the subject of the church visible and invisible, in particular the movement that rejects the necessity of membership in a true instituted church. You are welcome.

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, February 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.

"A Night of Music," hosted by Grace Young People, is Saturday, February 25, at 7:00 PM at Grace. 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.

Dutch Dinner, hosted by Byron Center Young Peoples Society, is March 3, at Adams Christian School, from 4-7pm. This is a fundraiser to support our young people's convention.

Byron Center PRC Men's Conference is March 8-9. Have you wondered what the role of a godly grandfather is? There will be a sectional 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 February 20. Go to byronprc.org for a registration form.

Festival of Tables: Reserve Friday, March 24, at 10:00 AM for a delicious brunch which will be served at themed tables, each uniquely decorated. Contact Pam Hoekstra (896-8240 phoeks@sbcglobal.net) or Cara Dykstra (895-0121 dykstra4@allcom.net) to reserve your spot: $10/seat, $80/table. Hostess/decorators needed. Funds raised are for Hudsonville PRC catering committee.

Colorado Young Adults Spring Retreat, hosted by Loveland PRC, is March 12-15, D.V. Registration has been extended until this Saturday, February 11, by clicking on Coming Events at www.prca.org.

School Announcements

Adams Soup Supper is THIS THURSDAY, February 9, from 5-7 PM in Adams' Christian School Gym 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. Take-out will be available after 6:30. A shuttle bus will be running between the front of school and Bethany URC. See you there!

Hope Chr. PTA is Thursday, February 9, 7:30 PM. Several teachers and volunteers will give a presentation on "Motor Movement: Why So Important".

Hope Foundation Travelogue is Saturday, February 11, for "Return to Sweden, A Search for Ancestral Roots" at 7 PM in Hope School's Gym. Tickets are at the door for $5/adult and $12/family.

Pigs-in-the-Blanket by Hope School Circle will be made Tuesday, February 14. Call Joann Klamer at 878-1876 or e-mail at joann@brinpt.com to place your order soon. At only $6.50 per dozen these are a great value and quantities are limited.

Heritage Chr. Spring Used Kid's Clothing and Toy Sale is Saturday, March 10, 9 -12. Items include gently used kid's clothing, sporting goods, toys, baby items, and more. We hope to see you there!

CCHS 4-on-4 Volleyball Tournament is March 17. We will be accepting men's and women's teams.

Remember that all participants need to be out of high school. Contact Denise Uittenbogaard to register your team: 669-2037 or deniseuittenbogaard@hotmail.com.

Adams Chr. School Garage Sale is Saturday, March 17, from 9-2 at the Adams School gym. Items include adult and children's clothing, house wares, toys and much more! Hope to see you there!

Hope PRC Auction is March 17. 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

5K Run/Walk, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of PR Chr. (Dyer, IN), is Saturday, April 14. More details will follow in the coming weeks.

Taste of Covenant IV is Thursday, April 19. The Covenant Foundation dinner this year will showcase Covenant's award winning Robotics Team.

Genesis Chr. Preschool is taking enrollment for next year for children who are 4 by September 1. If interested, please contact Dena Dykstra, 662-4541, or Shannon Brummel, 813-0680, by February 13.

Adams Christian Preschool is now enrolling for the 2012-2013 school year. Your child must be 4 years old by October 1, 2012. For more information or to enroll, please contact Rachel Sleda: 406-0686 or rachelsleda@hotmail.com by March 5.

Positions Available: See separate sheet in narthex.

Opportunities to Serve

Nursery Today: AM - Jesse Griess, Sara Ensink, Macy Dykstra and Laura Kamps

PM - Alicia Prins, Angie De Vries, Claudia Engelsma

Feb. 12: AM - Michelle Essenburg, Nicole Hanemaayer, Ashley Engelsma

PM - Kristin Prins, Lindsay Essenburg, Jessica Dykstra

Coffee Servers Today: Jo Ann Pastoor and Mary Van Overloop Feb. 12: Priscilla Mac Graw & Mary Haveman

Ushers Today: AM - Joel and Paul Engelsma PM - Brian and Bob Ensink

Feb. 12: AM - Jim Geerlings and Pete Hanemaayer PM - Mike Holstege and John Kamps

Letter Writing to

Erik Prins & Jacob Meyerdirk: Phil and Janell Maas


Order of Worship

Prelude

Silent Prayer (Unison)

*Doxology - "Praise God"

*Invocation

*Congregation Singing

Reading of the Law - AM

*Apostles' Creed - PM

*Congregation Singing

Prayer

Offertory

*Congregation Singing

Scripture Reading

Sermon

Prayer

*Congregation Singing

*Doxology

AM: #411

PM: "May the Grace"

*Benediction

Postlude

*Congregation Standing


Elders

Rev. N. Decker - President

Greg Engelsma

Stefan Engelsma - Clerk

Rick Gritters

Al Van Dyke - Vice President

Kurt Van Overloop

Jerry Vander Kolk - Vice-All

Paul Vink

Deacons

Dan Bylsma

Dave Hiemstra - President

Tom Holstege - Treasurer

Nate Lanning - Benevolent Treasurer

Patrick Lenting - Secretary

Chad Van Overloop - Vice-All


AM Doxology

Praise ye the Lord, ye hosts above in yonder heavenly height, And bless the Lord, ye saints below, Who in His praise delight. By all His creatures let His Name be honored and adored; Let all that breathe, in praise unite to glorify the Lord.

PM Doxology

May the grace of Christ our Savior and the Father's boundless love With the Holy Spirit's favor rest upon us from above. Thus may we abide in union with each other and the Lord And possess, in sweet communion joys which earth cannot afford.






Trinity Protestant Reformed Church

3385 Van Buren * Hudsonville, MI

Phone: 669-7024 * Website: trinityprc.org

Pastor: Rev. Nathan Decker

Study ~ 669-7025 * E-mail ~ nate.p.decker@gmail.com

Emeritus Minister: Rev. Gise Van Baren


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9:30 AM ~ Baptism 5:00 PM ~ Rev. A. Spriensma

"Saved From an Untoward Generation" "Our Need For Strengthening"

I From What I A Prayer for Our Inner Man

II What II A Prayer For Strengthening

III To What End III A Prayer For God's Grace And Spirit


Read: Acts 2:21-47 Read:

Text: Acts 2:40 Text: Ephesians 3:16, 17

Psalter Nos: 331, 338, 394, 244 Psalter Nos: 306, 356, 357, 142


Offerings: Offerings:

Today Today

1) General Fund 2) Heritage Chr. School 1) Benevolence 2) Trinity Evangelism

February 5 February 5

1) General Fund 2) Covenant Chr. High Sch. 1) Benevolence 2) Seminarian Asst. Fund


REFORMED WITNESS HOUR - Sunday 8 AM (WFUR-FM 102.9) and 4 PM (WFUR-AM 1570)

"Hope for those who are Empty" - Ruth 2:18-23 ~ Rev. R. Kleyn


This is the Lord's Day, February 5, 2012