LORD’S DAY, April 8, 2018 Congregation, we worship a God who is at once Merciful and Mighty, Loving and Holy, Near and Far. For this reason we must approach Him in a two-fold way; boldly and reverently. Come to Him today through Jesus Christ. Draw near to Him not only with your bodies but also your hearts. We extend a warm welcome to those who are visiting with us today. We are glad to have you join us in praise of our Lord and Savior. Coffee is available in the fellowship hall after our morning worship service.

WORSHIP NOTES Next Lord’s Day, Lord willing, we will have the opportunity to partake of the Lord’s Supper. Please use the communion devotions (Series13) that you have at home to help prepare our hearts during this week. We will have the reading of the Preparatory this morning. The Girls Club will be singing for the Song Service this evening.

PRAYER REQUEST We praise God that John Anema’s surgery went well. Please continue to remember him in your prayers as he recuperates.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Seychelles - A small chain of islands north of Madagascar, Seychelles contains many inhabitants who claim to be Christian. However, much of their religion is marked by African Spiritualism and belief in black magic and herbalism. Pray for the efforts to get additional copies of the scripture and other Christian literature would bear fruit in teaching the inhabitants how to not only claim Christ but to live by his Word. Specific prayer needs of our URCNA missionaries: Rev. Andrew Spriensma is a chaplain in the US Army: Please pray for the Lord to continually open doors for gospel ministry here among the soldiers. Pray for the Spirit to attend to the Word with power so that lives would be transformed, and soldiers would

return home closer to Jesus than ever before, and pray for my family as we are separated from one another during my deployment to the Middle East. This is the last week to donate items for Haiti. There is a box on the back table. Suggested items are:  Batteries (AA, AAA, C); balls, jump ropes, Frisbees, fingernail polish, hair beads/tiny hair rubber bands, caps/hats, matchbox cars, toothbrush/toothpaste, bar soap, or school supplies. If you have misplaced your copy or would like an additional copy of the Preparatory Meditations for Communion by Dr. P. Y. De Jong please sign up for one on the sign-up sheet on the back table.   The Widow/Widower/Singles Supper will be on Wednesday, April 11, at 6:00 PM. There is a sign-up sheet available on the back table. We hope you can make it! Our next Fellowship Dinner will be April 15, Lord willing. We will also celebrate the Lord’s Supper that Sunday. Fellowship Group 7 has volunteered to be in charge. Please bring one hot and one cold dish to share. Singles, widows, widowers, please bring rolls and milk. Tableware and coffee will be provided. Everyone is invited to join us! Advance Notice: Cornerstone is in charge of the Prairie View chapel on Sunday, April 22, at 2:00 PM. Pastor Donovan will speak and Fellowship Groups 3 (Brent V.W.) and 4 (Phil B.) are asked to attend. Laura Hoftyzer is pianist D.V. Save the Date: There will be a Community Potluck supper, hosted by the community churches, on Friday evening, June 15, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the City Park. Please mark this date on your calendars and plan to attend. More details to follow. Save the date! Bible School will be June 18-22. More details coming soon!  Offering Schedule from the Deacons:April 22: General Fund/Chr. Ed.: AM

RMS: PMApril 29: General Fund/Chr. Ed.: AM

Benevolent Fund: PM The churches new website is up and running. There is also a Sermon Audio link you can go to, to watch videos of our past services online.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE TODAY Greeters and HospitalityAM- Nate & Sara Krikke Chris & Steph KuperusPM –Phil & Amy Louters Don & Vicki MastbergenNurseryAM- Corky Elgersma, Bethann B., Sara Hofman Laura Hoftyzer, Thalan A., Alex H.PM- Jay & Carla Hofman, Sheila Uittenbogaard, Barb Bootsma, Dayton Iwema, David H.Wash Nursery Toys: Caresa C., Marsha E.AccompanistAM – Holly Iwema, Julie HoflandPM – Jen Prins, Donna HofmanDrivers for Pride GroupJim & Holly IwemaLetters to:Zekveld- Mark UittenbogaardErwin – Chad Van BeekKreykes – Chris Van BeekCarney – Clint Van Beek

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE NEXT WEEK Greeters and HospitalityAM –Anthony & Wendy Minderhoud Allyson Moser & Steph PausmaPM – Greg & Teresa Moser Dustin & Tanner MoserNurseryAM- Laura Van Beek, Tara Fjeld, Lisa V.B. Starla Krikke, Olivia S., Titan HofmanPM- Molly Bootsma, Sue Harthoorn, Jane D.G., Teresa Moser, Maddy K., Teagen HenrichsAccompanistAM- Brenda De Boer, Donna HofmanPM- Laura Hoftyzer, Kris Van BeekDrivers for Pride GroupDave & Marsha ElgersmaOfferingsAM - General Fund (1st)

Christian Education (2nd)PM - Mid America Reformed Seminary

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEKTODAY….Church Library opens before AM and PM services

Librarians – Starla & Gloria10:45-11:45 Catechism

6:30 PM Worship Service

WED…. 9:30 AM Women’s Bible Study Lesson 9: Sandy K., & Linda D.Lunch: Sue H.

1:30 PM Womens’ Bible Study Lesson 30: Priscilla Lunch: Gerdena

6:00 PM Widow/Widower/Singles Supper

7:00 Elders Meeting

THURS… YPS Serve at Bethany Chr. Serv.

SAVE THE DATEApril 22: Prairie View ChapelMay 3: National Day of Prayer Service/Congregational Meeting

Cornerstone United Reformed Church Our Faith+ is centered upon Jesus Christ Who is the Only and Entire Way to God our Father.+ is planted by the Holy Spirit into hearts that are

Spiritually dead because of sin.+ is built upon the Bible which does not err and which has the final say in everything. + is summarized in the writings of the Reformation,

which we call the Heidelberg Catechism, the Belgic Confession, Affiliated with United Reformed and the Canons of Dort. Churches in North America

+ is proved by a lifestyle that must be shaped by what God wants us to be and do. Our Mission…+ is to glorify God in Bible-centered, heartfelt public worship on the Lord’s Day.+ is to know the Truth through regular Bible study for all members+ is to serve God’s Kingdom better through Christ-centered education for our children.+ is to witness of God in compassionate contact with our neighbors.Our Leadership…+ is under the direction of Jesus Christ the Owner and Head of Cornerstone.+ is composed of the Minister and Elders who supervise the members’ life and doctrine.+ is composed of Deacons who lead the members to use their gifts for the common good.

Our Invitation…We invite all to join our church, who

with true faith confess their sins and misery, who believe that they have deliverance onlythrough Jesus Christ, and who desire to live thankfully before God for their deliverance.

Cornerstone United Reformed Church Our Faith

CORNERSTONE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH805 SUNRISE AVENUE, BOX 544 SANBORN, IOWA 51248

PHONE: (712) 729-3266 WWW.CORNERSTONE-URC.ORGMinister: Pastor Dan DonovanStudy Phone: (712) 729-3789Home Phone: (712) 729-5366

“…Jesus Christ Himself being the Affiliated with United Reformed Chief Cornerstone.” Ephesians 2:20b Churches in North America

THE LORD’S DAY April 8, 2018

9:30 AM WORSHIPLed by: Rev. Donovan

Call to Worship Silent Prayer *Votum*Salutation*PH 180 It Is Good to Sing Thy Praises The Law of God PH 96: 2, 4 O God, the God that Saveth Me Assurance of Pardon Preparatory Exhortation: Form 3 (p. 155) Congregational Prayer*PH 227 The Lord Who Has Remembered Us Scripture and Text: 1 Samuel 24 (p. 314) Prayer for Illumination Sermon: “David: Hesitation” Prayer for Application *PH 449 Fill Thou My Life Offerings: 1st – General Fund 2nd – Christian Education*Doxology: PH 310 Hallelujah! Hallelujah!*Benediction*Silent Prayer *Congregation, please stand (if able)

6:30 PM WORSHIP Led by: Rev. Donovan Song Service: Girls Club*Declaration of Dependence (responsively):

Pastor: I lift up my eyes to the hills; from where does my help come?

Congregation: My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

*Salutation*PH 56 Jehovah, from His Throne on High * The Athanasian Creed, Articles 29-44 (p. 6)*PH 339 Hark! the Herald Angels Sing Reading through the Scriptures: Acts 13:26-522 Congregational Prayer (page 1173)*PH 109 O God, Regard My Humble Plea Scripture: Psalm 124 (p. 656) Text: Luke 22:31-34, 54-62 (p. 1122) Canons of Dort: 5.1-4-5 (p. 109) Prayer for Illumination Sermon: “Perseverance: Peter Denies Jesus” Prayer for Application*PH 267 All Who with Heart Confiding Offering: Reformed Youth Service*Doxology PH 490 Praise Ye the Lord, Ye Hosts*Benediction *Silent Prayer *Congregation, please stand (if able)

Church Council Elders Pastor Dan Donovan Minister Mike Alons 2018 Bob Anema 2018 Vice-All Doug Elgersma 2018 Allen Bousema 2019 Dave Hofland 2019 Clerk Seth Hofman 2019 Gene Bakker 2020 Rod Den Hartog 2020 Don Mastbergen 2020 Chairman Deacons Aaron Hoftyzer 2018 Chairman Brent Vander Werff 2018 Benevolent Fund Joel Spronk 2019 Treasurer Chad Van Beek 2019 Mission Fund Joshua Krikke 2020 Secretary Mark Van Beek 2020 Vice-All

Administrative Secretary: Susan Hofman 631-9051Bulletin Secretary: Vickie Alonsalonsmv@gmail.com 324-2938 Bulletin deadline is Thursday noon.Clerk of Council: Dave Hoflandclerk.sanborncurc@gmail.com 348-3518 Custodian: Greg & Teresa Moser 729-5125Head Usher: Bob Anema

729-5033Treasurer: Joel Spronk

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