“Desperate Prayers” John 11:1-44 Pastor Wayne Sneller
9:30 a.m.
April 7, 2019
(Second in a series of messages that highlight the life and teachings of Jesus as he journeys to the cross) So what is your desperate prayer? Today we are going to see what happens when Jesus acts on the desperate prayers of Mary and Martha and their brother Lazarus! “…Lord, your dear friend is very sick.” John 11:3 1. Jesus demonstrates a unique ______________. Jesus does not go to Lazarus ______________! Where is Jesus? What we learn: That for me to trust Jesus I must put my trust in his timing. 2. Jesus offers a bigger ____________. Martha actually has the ___________ to say what many of us feel. “Lord, if only you had been here, my brother would not have died.” Vs. 20 Jesus was offering not only eternal life, but a Spirit ________ life. I can now live with the presence of Jesus here and experience his _____________. “Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him.” Ephesians 3:17 3. Jesus reveals a heart that _____________. “Jesus wept.” Vs. 35 Jesus’ heart broke for the ____________ in Martha’s and Mary’s heart. Jesus knows your _____________ and he never stops loving you. 4. Jesus displays a power that _____________. “Roll the stone aside,” Jesus told them! Vs. 39 Jesus is _______________ a lesson in trust! We often _____________ God’s power in our lives when we don’t fully trust him! When it comes to our desperate prayers, can we trust that Jesus knows _________? 5. Jesus calls the community to _____________. One of the many things that will bring a follower of Jesus great joy is I don’t have to follow _____________! An overlooked word, “Jesus told them.” Vs. 44 He invites the community to get _______________! The church community gains Christ’s power by actually ______________ pain! Every follower of Jesus Christ needs to have people in their ___ who are saying I’m with ___! _______________ him and let him ______________! This is where the church needs to be. Amen!
Jesus responded, “Didn’t I tell you that you would see God’s glory if you believe?” John 11:40
“And Jesus said, Follow me!” Luke 5:11
Pastor Wayne Sneller First Reformed Church, Sully, Iowa April 7, 2019
First Reformed Church Morning Worship * 9:30 a.m. * April 7, 2019 5th Sunday of Lent Pastor Wayne Sneller PRELUDE ……………………………………………………………………………………… Praise Team Welcome THE APPROACH TO GOD *Call to Worship *Hymns of Praise …………………………………………………………..“What a Beautiful Name” …………………………………………..”All Creatures of Our God and King” …………………………………………………………………. “Hear Our Praises” *Worship Prayer Children’s Message ………………………………………………………………………… Faye Brand (3 yr. olds thru 1st grade dismissed for Children in Worship Activities- Legacy Addition basement! Pick
up children after worship in basement by the elevator in the Gathering Place)
Announcements Congregational/Offertory Prayer Offertory ……………………………………………………………………………”Be Thou My Vision” THE WORD OF GOD Scripture …………………………………………………………………………. John 11:1-44(pg.871) Message …….……… “Desperate Prayers”………………………….Pastor Wayne Sneller THE RESPONSE TO GOD Closing Hymn ………………………………………………………………..“How Great Is Our God” *Benediction *Response ……………………………………………………… chorus—”What a Beautiful Name” POSTLUDE *Indicates standing if able
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*There will be a time of coffee and fellowship after the service this morning in the Gathering Place fellowship hall. *We Livestream all our services at www.sullyfrc.org to watch online. *Children’s activity bags are available in the south coat rooms and hanging on the coat racks in the wing. *Guests please stop by the Welcome table to find out more about First Reformed Church! *The AED Defibrillator is located in the church office on the 2nd shelf on east wall
Sunday, April 7, 6:00 p.m. in the Gathering Place. The Messiah in the Passover presentation is a powerful visual message not only of Israel’s freedom from slavery in Egypt, but the redemption of individuals from the bondage of sin through the atoning work of Jesus. The program is designed to give participants a deeper understanding both of Passover and of the Communion table. A Passover demonstration (Seder Meal) will be set up at each table.
Phase 2: Sanctuary Renovation
INSTRUCTIONS FOR NEXT WEEK immediately following morning worship: Next Sunday, April 14 following the morning church service, a trial test for seating in the Gathering Place will take place. This is in preparation for where and when we will hold worship services after sanctuary renovations begin. The purpose of the trial test is to look at logistics for seating in the Gathering Place and other areas of church from worship during our sanctuary renovation. The congregation will be asked to move from the sanctuary to the Gathering Place after the morning worship service. Immediately after the morning service everyone is asked to exit to the Gathering Place. The Gathering Place will be set up for a worship service. $176,000 Please note: Sunday school for all ages and coffee time will follow after the trial run. Consistory members will help usher the congregation 17.74% in strategic locations. Complete It is hoped that this should take about 15 minutes $31,229 after our morning service. Parents: We need you and your children at this trial Raised since 11/2018 to help gauge the location and capacity of chairs that will be needed in this temporary worship format. Thank you for helping us plan for our next stage in growth and worship! 4/7/19
Maundy Thursday Service with communion, Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 pm. Nursery is provided! Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter, believed to be the day when Jesus celebrated his final Passover with His disciples. What does Maundy Thursday Mean? Christ's "mandate" is commemorated on Maundy Thursday---"maundy" being a shortened form of mandatum (Latin), which means "command." It was on the Thursday of Christ's final week before being crucified and resurrected that He said these words to his disciples: "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another." John 13:34
EASTER MORNING BREAKFAST
Church Family Liz Van Hemert continues to be in a swing bed in the Pella Hospital to regain strength before returning home. Visitors are welcome. Ada Kay Van Maanen was able to return back to her place at Lynnville Senior House, #3, Lynnville, IA 50153. Middle School Retreat—April 5—7 in Dayton, IA Jeff & Alison Knouse, Caden Dunsbergen, Hailey Scandridge, Corrina Rozendaal, Mehkayla Miller, Majesta Vos, Kyler Agan, Dylan & Deven Liekweg.
Sunday, April 21 at 8:00 am in the Gathering Place
Egg Bake, Sausage links, Fruit and Cinnamon & Caramel Rolls Coffee, Milk & Juice Celebration Coffee Time after the morning worship Coffee, juice & cookies In the Gathering Place (fellowship hall) WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!
We would like to thank those who sent cards, offered prayers, and words of kindness during the loss of our father and brother, Chadwick Ver Ploeg. Thank you to Pastor Sneller for the phone calls and to our care teams for your kindness. It’s a wonderful feeling to know that people care during this difficult time. Doyle and Karna Ver Ploeg & Dick Junior and Joyce Ver Ploeg
EASTER BREAKFAST EGG BAKE Volunteers needed(5 needed)—We are asking for Egg bakes again this year for our Easter Morning breakfast— recipe is available in the church office or can be sent to your email. If you would be able to make an egg bake casserole and have it brought to church by 7:45 am Easter Morning, Sunday, April 21 please contact the church office via email at
[email protected]. Thank you to those who have signed up already!
This past week Wednesday and Thursday the north parking lot cement was sealed. The lines will soon be painted. On Saturday, April 6 the deacons had their spring clean up day around the church! Thank you so much for all the hard work done to spruce the church grounds up!
ORDER BY TODAY! EASTER LILIES are needed for Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019! If you would like to give a lily in memory of a loved one or would like to just share one this Easter, please fill out an order form which is available in the church office - You can also submit your order online at www.sullyfrc.org. The cost for lilies this year will be $8. If you have any questions, please contact Velda Dunsbergen at 641-891-1677 or
[email protected]
Easter Offering this year is going 1/3 to the Mission fund, 1/3 to STARS, and 1/3 to East Jasper Christian Food Pantry.
Making summer plans? Don't forget about summer camp! Registration is open for BE BOLD 2019! Lake View Camp offers day camps, overnight camps, service opportunities, and grandparent/grandchild camps. Fun, faith, friends - it's all waiting for you at camp this summer! Our church will pay ½ the registration cost of one event for all those who attend FRC regularly. Early bird discount if you register by May 1. There is also a “Friends Discount” as well as a “Multiple Camp Discount”. A link to this is located on the front page of our website— www.sullyfrc.org as well as www.lakeviewconference.com. INSTRUCTIONS if you register online: Since our church pays 1/2 of registration fee, no payment is required at registration. Print off confirmation and give to the church office for payment. Once the church has submitted payment you will get an email with your portion of balance due. Registration forms are also located by the church office or in the Sunday school rooms.
Our Quarterly Building Fund Offering taken last week Sunday was in the amount of $10,129. Thank you FRC for your faithful giving! God is good!
NOTICE: FAITHWALKERS are in need of 2 hogs or monetary donation to pur-
chase them for the pancake breakfast on July 4, 2019. If you are able to help out in this area, please contact Jeff Knouse at
[email protected]. The movie "Unplanned" will be in Oskaloosa starting April 12. Please support this pro-life movie based on the true life story of Abby Johnson, and pray that hearts and minds will be changed to recognize the sanctity of all human life. This movie is rated “R” meaning children under the age of 17 can get in only with a parent or guardian who is over the age of 21.
Weekly Calendar at Sully 1st Reformed for the week of April 7—14, 2019 DATE
SIDE AISLE
CENTER AISLE
WING
April 7
Dwayne Maasdam Kyle Van Rees
Cooper Scandridge Bob Scandridge
Shawn Huyser Corey Kramer
April 14
Joel Van Wyk Jason Van Zante
Cale Van Wyk Scott Rolffs
Doug Maasdam Brady Van Wyk
April 7 Kaila Harsselaar Jamie Dunsbergen Megan Van Zante Shaleah Van Wyk
April 14 INFANT & TODDLER Amy Harthoorn NURSERY Suzanne Rozendaal Corey Kramer Elana Newell
Parents: Don & Hollie Nunnikhoven Storyteller: Gerald Droppert Leader: Stephanie Dykema
CHILDREN IN WORSHIP
Bryce Doane
LIVE STREAM
Chad Fikse
Shawn Huyser
PROJECTION
Teryl Ver Ploeg
Nick & Hannah De Penning
Sunday April 7
WELCOME CENTER
Parents: Josh & Suzanne Rozendaal Storyteller: Jeff Knouse Leader: Faye Brand
Nick & Hannah De Penning
Duane & Marla Van Rees
Legacy North Greeter
Aaron & Amber Van Wyk
Marlin & Laureen Van Wyk
Legacy South Greeters
Ken & Lorie Van Soelen
Ervin & Carolyn Van Waardhuizen
South Greeters
Rusty & Sharla Van Wyk
Kevin & Julie Van Wyk
Wing Greeters
Kyle Van Rees
9:30 am Morning Worship - Pastor Wayne Sneller 10:45 am Sunday school for ALL ages 6:00 pm Evening Worship—Chosen People—Chris Heeb, Messiah in the Passover 6:27 pm Faithwalkers Youth Group—9th—12th grade
Monday April 8 Tuesday April 9 Wednesday April 10
6:30 pm Sully Telephone supper in the Gathering Place 5:45 am Promise Keepers Bible Study 6:45 pm 9th—12th grade Small group at Pastor Wayne & Tammy’s home.
Thursday April 11 Friday April 12
7:30 am Prayer Breakfast 5:30—8:30 pm Kidz Movie Night— this will be our final Kids Movie Night for the year. We will be watching Charlotte's Web, eating pizza, playing games and a craft. This is for K—3rd grade. Please contact Lynn Dunsbergen or sign up online at www.sullyfrc.org.
Saturday April 13
Sunday April 14
Primary Sunday School Department (1st—4th grade) will be singing special music for Palm Sunday 9:30 am Morning Worship - Pastor Wayne Sneller 10:45 am Sunday school for ALL ages 4:59 pm IMPACT Youth group—6th—8th grade 5:30 pm Young Couples Bible Study 6:00 pm Evening Worship—Pastor Tom VandeBerg 6:27 pm Faithwalkers Youth Group—9th—12th grade
NURSERY INFORMATION: We have a couple new Nursery Coordinators
Please contact Trisha Vander Molen and Kaila Harssalaar at
[email protected] or if you would be willing to help out with this ministry! Nursery alert pagers are available in the nursery at check-in! A nursery is provided from birth to age 3. Our nurseries are located right next to the Welcome Center located on the south east corner of the new addition. Children in Worship Activities—3 year old—1st grade are dismissed during the service and meets downstairs (stairway in the Gathering Place by the elevator)
SAVE THE DATES!!!!! ROAR! Life is Wild, God is Good! VBS 2019 is right around the corner and will be held July 8-11, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. with supper being served at 5:30 p.m. Registration will be April 28, 2019 after the morning church service. Come join us for a wild time learning about God's goodness and love in our life! VBS 2019 will be collecting Casey's tabs again this year! Please place them in the labeled mailbox!
Your children can be picked up at 11:30 a.m. each Sunday. An offering will be collected each Sunday. This is a great way to teach kids how to tithe. Children attending Sunday School that are in Children in Worship downstairs will be led to opening exercises.
Beginner Department - 3 year old—Kindergarten Lynn Dunsbergen & Cayla Wichhart Opening exercises east side of basement room #8 & 9 3 year olds – Room #9 (Little Lambs) - Hands on Bible—Teach as Jesus Taught Teachers: Amy Harthoorn & Suzanne Rozendaal Marlene Rozendaal & Lisa Dunsbergen 4 year olds – Room #7 (Zacchaeus’ Treehouse) Hands on Bible—Teach as Jesus Taught Teachers: Annette Zimmerman & Kara Warrick, Monica Nikkel & Elaine Droppert Pre – Kindergarten –Children in worship area – Room #10 (Builders) Scripture Press: We See God’s Care; We Can Care for Others; We Can Show Thanks Teachers: Cayla Wichhart, Steph Young, Ryanne Jansen & Cathryn Dunsbergen
Primary Department—1st—4th Grade Primary Department –Dawn Schechinger & Monica Nikkel - Opening Exercises Rm. #6- West sideKid Connection: Hands & Feet for Creation; Boredom; Is Your Camel Clean 1st Grade – Room # 4 (Lion’s Den) Teachers: Carrie Mortvedt & Dawn Schechinger 2nd Grade – Room #3 (Commandment Center) Teachers: Joni Collins & Julie Van Wyk 3rd & 4th Grade- Room #1 (Creation Station) Teachers: Verlan Brand & Julie Van Manen
Middle School—5th—8th grade ChyAnne & Dylann Huyser (The Lighthouse -opening exercises upstairs above wing); Sub: Emily Van Manen 5th & 6th Grade – The Lighthouse—Scripture Press: God Makes a World; Sin Enters the World; The Flood & Tower Teachers: Nick De Penning, Mel Vos & Tim Vanden Hoek 7th & 8th Grade – The Lighthouse—Dive: What is Being a Christian All About; What’s with All the Rules Teachers: Bob Scandridge
High School—9th—12th grade th
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9 & 10 Grade – The Well (west side of basement) Teacher: Kurt Harthoorn—Heidelberg Catechism 11th & 12th Grade – The Well (east side of basement) Teachers: Ryan Mortvedt - Bible In Life
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES Adult Sunday school –meet in the Legacy Center “Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World” Gary Van Genderen, Ervin Arkema, Jennifer Kramer & Chad Fikse
Sunday Evening Youth Groups IMPACT Youth (6th—8th grade) - meet at 4:59 pm—Jeff Knouse, Denny & Donna Liekweg, Caden Dunsbergen & Hailey Scandridge Faithwalkers—(9th-12th grade) - meet at 6:27 pm—Jeff & Alison Knouse, Brent & Sandy De Jong & Cale & Kendra Van Wyk
Wednesday Night Small Groups 6th—8th Grade—6:15 pm in the Well—Nick De Penning 9th – 12th Grade—6:45 pm in the Lighthouse—Gerald Droppert
CONSISTORY– 2019 Rev. Wayne Sneller, President—
[email protected] ELDERS Kurt Harthoorn (19) Chuck Johnson (19) Jeff Van Wyk (19) Gerald Droppert (20) Dennis Dunsbergen (20) Mark Scholten (20) Bryan De Jong (21) Beryl Dunsbergen (21) Doug Huyser (21)
DEACONS Dan Dykema (19) Kendall Jansen (19) Rod Rozendaal (19) Andy Dunsbergen (20) Duane Van Rees (20) Cole Vos (20) Gale Horman (21) Matt Schechinger (21) Jeff Vander Molen (21)
OFFICERS OF CONSISTORY Vice President – Dennis Dunsbergen (20) Clerk – Kurt Harthoorn (19) Deacon Chairman – Duane Van Rees (20) Deacon Secretary – Cole Vos (20) General/Maintenance Fund Treasurer – Kendall Jansen (19) Ass’t General Fund Treasurer – Matt Schechinger (21) Mission Fund Treasurer – Dan Dykema (19) Ass’t Mission Fund Treasurer– Gale Horman (21) Youth & Education Director Jeff Knouse—
[email protected] Children’s Ministry Director Julie Van Manen—
[email protected] COMMITTEE CHAIR PERSONS AND CONTACT PERSONS Church Office – 641-594-2935 or email:
[email protected] Secretaries – Deb Van Kooten & Deb Van Wyk Bookkeeper – Sharla Van Wyk–
[email protected] Custodian – Rod Zuidema STARS Coordinator – Julie Van Manen Newsletter Editor – church office
[email protected] Christian Education – Gerald Droppert Calendar Activities – Church office Worship Committee – Pastor Wayne Sneller Secretary/Custodial – Dennis Dunsbergen Greeters/Ushers – Mark Scholten Pulpit Supply – Dennis Dunsbergen Sound System – Donavon De Penning Van Committee – Kendall Jansen Women with Purpose – Joni Collins Church Nursery – Hollie Nunnikhoven Food Committee – Bruce & Lynn Dunsbergen 1st & 3rd Sunday Custodian– Donavon De Penning Coffee Time Committee- Beryl & Velda Dunsbergen Kidz Movie Nite –Lynn Dunsbergen
Buildings & Grounds – Rod Rozendaal Website Updates – Church office Welcome Committee – Chuck Johnson Request Shut-in Communion – church office Music Committee – Bryan De Jong Service Committee – Velda Dunsbergen Legacy Kitchen – Shirley Dunsbergen “The Well” Kitchen – Barb Jansen The Well Kitchen Rental Chairman – Lynn Dunsbergen Fellowship – Kurt Harthoorn Power Point Projection – Teryl Ver Ploeg Audio/Visual – Josh Rozendaal Hospital Equipment–Jeff Vander Molen
