BYRON CENTER PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH

THIS IS THE LORD’S DAY – JANUARY 29, 2012 

             We extend a warm welcome to our visitors and pray that God richly blesses our fellowship under the preaching of His Word. Please join us for coffee after the morning service. Our order of worship is on the back of this bulletin.

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*The Reformed Witness Hour*

 Sunday - WFUR 102.9 FM at 8 AM, 1570 AM at 4 PM

“The First Meeting of Boaz and Ruth” Ruth 1:1-17 - Rev. R. Kleyn

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**OUR CHURCH IN FELLOWSHIP – THE LORD WILLING**

Communion:  Our worship service this evening will be preparatory to our celebrating the Lord’s Supper next week Sunday.  Any visitors who desire to partake of the sacrament with us must receive permission from the consistory to do so.  To receive such permission, please contact the clerk.

The Young People will meet after the morning service. 

Catechism:  Grades 1-7 Lesson 19; Grades 8 & 9 Lord’s Day 19; Grades 10 & 11 Essentials Lesson and Worksheet on Providence; Grades 12 & up Belgic Confession Article 24, Sanctification.  Parents, please remember it is your responsibility to let the Pastor or Elders know if your child is unable to attend a Catechism class, whether they be sick, there is an emergency, or for some other reason.

Men’s Society will meet at 6:45 on Monday evening.  We will begin our study at John 10:19.

Ladies Bible:  We welcome all ladies to join us for our next Bible study meeting on Wednesday, February 1 at 9:30 AM.  We will be studying Lydia (Acts 16:9-15 and 40.).  Servers are Heather Buiter, Mary Oosterbaan, and Ellen Kamminga.  Nursery helper is Amy VanTil.  Little Lambs helper/ snack provider is Rachel Bleyenberg.

The Deacons will meet this Wednesday, February 1 at 7 PM.

Our Monthly Song Service will be held next Sunday before the evening worship service.  Mike Elzinga will lead us in songs of praise.

The Children's Activity snow-tubing outing to Pando has been changed from February 10 to February 17.  Please note the new date.  Times remain the same.  The sub sandwich orders are still due on the 10th.  If you have any questions please call Ronda Slendebroek.  Thanks!

Sliding Party:  Please reserve Saturday, February 18 for our annual sliding party at Byron Center Christian Middle School at 3 PM.  Dinner will follow at Adams Christian School at 5:30.  There is a sign-up sheet in the fellowship room.  In the event of no snow, open gym and games will be at Adams starting at 4 PM.

Men: Do you struggle trying to balance the demands on your time as a Christian man? A sectional at the Men’s Conference held at our church on March 8 and 9 will explore the difficulties and give ideas for biblical solutions to help us balance our priorities of Church, family, work and recreation. Please send in your registration form today. Deadline for registration is February 20.  Forms can be found by the mailboxes or at www.byronprc.org.

Prayer Sisters Reveal Party will be held at 7 PM on Thursday, March 15 here at church.  Save the date!!

*OUR CHURCH FAMILY*

Ruth Lubbers was admitted to Spectrum Hospital last week Sunday night for tests and observation.  She was able to return home Tuesday afternoon and is doing well.  We would like to thank Ruth for her many years of musical accompaniment of praises to our great God.

 Dear Congregation, we would like to thank our Pastor, Rev. Spriensma, the Elders and you our fellow church members, for all the Christian love shown to us during Cindy’s back problems.  The prayers, cards, food, and warm wishes were deeply appreciated.  Dale & Cindy Bartelds

Elizabeth Koll will be entering the hospital this coming Tuesday. We remember her with her surgery.

*REQUESTED ANNOUNCMENTS*

The PR Psalm Choir is practicing at Grandville PRC at 2:15 PM today.  Please join us as we practice while seated.  New or previous members are encouraged to join us.

Colorado Spring Retreat: Registration for the CO Young Adults Spring Retreat ends January 31!  Lord willing, the retreat will be held March 12-15 at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO.  Pastors Key and Spronk will speak on the theme "Are You Healthy?"  Young adults of the age post-high through 30 are welcome to register by clicking on “Coming Events” at www.prca.org.  Registration is limited to 40 young adults.

Adams Mothers Club will meet this week Thursday, February 2 at 8 PM.  New members are welcome.

Heritage Christian School’s All School Program entitled “The Armor of God” will be held this Thursday, February 2 at 7 PM at Fair Haven Ministries in Hudsonville. You are invited to hear our children as they thank God for His love and care.

Save the Date! Please join us for the annual Adams Soup Supper to be held on February 9 from 5-7 PM.

Hope Christian School’s PTA will be held on Thursday, February 9 at 7:30 PM.  Several teachers and volunteers will give a presentation on "Motor Movement:  Why So Important".

Hope Foundation Travelogue:  Please join us on Saturday, February 11 for "Return to Sweden, A Search for Ancestral Roots" at 7 PM in Hope School's Gym.  See this country of sheer physical beauty, the midnight sun, Lapland reindeer herders, the Nobel Peace Prize, Viking ancestry, Stockholm, Venice of the North, and much more. Tickets are available at the door - $5/adult and $12/family.

Genesis Christian Preschool is taking enrollment for the 2012/2013 school year.  Your child must be 4 years old by September 1.  If you are interested, please contact Dena Dykstra (662-4541) or Shannon Brummel (813-0680) by February 13.

Festival of Tables:  Reserve March 24 at 10 AM for a time of fellowship.  A delicious brunch will be served at themed tables, each uniquely decorated.  Contact Pam Hoekstra (896-8240 or phoeks@sbcglobal.net) or Cara Dykstra (895-0121 or dykstra4@allcom.net) to reserve your spot.  Cost is $10/seat or $80/table and hostesses/decorators are needed.  Funds raised are for the Hudsonville PRC Catering Committee.  The deadline to call is February 13.

Hope School Circle will be making Pigs-in-the-Blanket on Tuesday, February 14.  Call Joann Klamer at 878-1876 or e-mail at joann@brinpt.com to place your order soon so you don't miss out.  At only $6.50 per dozen these are a great value and quantities are limited.

Grace PRC Young People’s invite you to A Night of Music. The event will be held on Saturday, February 25 at 7:00 PM at Grace PR Church. Come out for a fun-filled night of music. 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.

CCHS 4-on-4 Volleyball Tournament: The date for this years’ 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 Christian School’s Garage Sale is Saturday, March 17 from 9-2 in the Adams School gym. Items include adult and children's clothing, housewares, toys and much more! Hope to see you there!

Save the Date and make plans to join us on March 17 for the Hope PRCS Auction.  This is an important fundraiser for Hope School, and your opportunity to support us is here! If you would like to send a gift or donate an item please contact us at hopecsauction@gmail.com or call Candace Meulenberg at 616-855-2655.

Heritage Christian School of Hudsonville, MI is accepting applications for a middle elementary teaching position for the 2012/2013 school year.  Interested applicants may inquire or send a resume by Thursday, February 9 to Mr. Brian Kuiper (Administrator) – bkuiper@hchr.org or 616-669-1773 or to Mr. Bob Drnek (Education Committee) – bob.drnek@haworth.com or 616-403-1958.

The Protestant Reformed Christian School of Dyer, IN is accepting applications for a lower grade teaching position for the 2012/2013 school year.  Interested applicants can send a letter of inquiry and resume to the school.  If you have questions regarding the position, contact Ryan Van Overloop at 219-558-2660 (school) or 219-374-6547 (home) or Education Committee chairman Phil Kooiker at 708-429-7890. 

Trinity Christian High School of Hull, Iowa is accepting applications for a teacher for the 2012/2013 school year. We currently have an opening for a science position, although all applicants with an interest in Protestant Reformed secondary education are encouraged to apply. Interested persons should contact Jim Regnerus at 712-439-1921 or jregnerus@trinitychs.org or the Education Committee chairman Wayne De Jong at 712-439-2457 or wayneandbecky@thedejongs.com.

Heritage Christian High School in Dyer, Indiana is seeking applicants for open positions.  Our areas of greatest need are in the Science, English, Music, and Business departments.  Qualified, Protestant Reformed applicants may inquire with our administrator, Ralph Medema, at school (219) 558-2660, home (219) 374-5388, or email ralph.medema@heritagechs.org.