This week’s minister is Rev. John VanWoudenberg.

Morning Service

Singing: Hymn 40:1,2,4
Law
Singing: Psalm 24:2+3
Prayer
Scripture reading: 1 Peter 2:13-25
Singing: Hymn 42:4,5,6
Text: 1 Peter 3:17-22
Sermon
Responsive Song: Hymn 44:3,4,5
Baptism
Psalm 87:3,5
Prayer
Offertory: Work of the deacons
Closing Song: Hymn 46:1,2,3,4

Sermon Outline

Significance of Ascension?

T. Peter proclaims the glory of the ascension to his suffering readers.

1. The magnitude of the glory;
Difficult text!
Objective of Peter
Why better to do good
Two parts of vs. 18b
Preaching to the spirits in prison
Ascension a huge event!
Heaven knows!
Important to consider!

2. How this magnitude strengthens the appeal of baptism.
Days of Noah
Baptism
Niko
Us today

Afternoon Service

Singing: Psalm 26:5
Profession: Hymn 2
Prayer
Scripture Reading: Matthew 16:13-19
Singing: Hymn 44:3
Text: Lord’s Day 31, QA 84-85
Sermon
Responsive Song: Hymn 12:1
Prayer
Offertory: Work of deacons
Closing Song: Hymn 84:1,2,3,4

Sermon Outline

“Are admitted”

T. The Lord has entrusted his Church with the keys of the kingdom of heaven.

1. The Church’s entrustment with the keys in general;
Review: what church is
Compare to state
“whatever”
Tasks given
Important!
Implications

2. The Church’s entrustment with the gospel in particular.
Fact of this entrustment
Connect to AM preaching
Testifying
Officers
gospel

Conclusion

This week’s minister is Rev. John VanWoudenberg.

Morning Service

Singing: Psalm 37:1,3
Law
Singing: Psalm 62:1,6
Prayer
Scripture reading: Luke 12:13-21
Singing: Psalm 62:5
Text: James 5:1-6
Sermon
Responsive Song: Hymn 63:5
Prayer
Offertory: Work of the deacons
Closing Song: Psalm 37:7,16

Sermon Outline

Pray for what?

T. James highlights the Lord’s exasperation with the rich.

1. The time sensitive nature of this exasperation;
Identity of the rich
The rich: always a problem
God’s people often suffered
Last days!

2. The dynamic vocalization of this exasperation;
Cry aloud
No cash value
Testifying
alluding to warnings of Christ
Behold
Righteous one

3. The glorious implications in this exasperation.
Day is coming!
True Value
Behold
Last verse

Conclusion

Afternoon Service

Singing: Psalm 139:1,13
Profession: Hymn 1
Prayer
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34
Singing: Psalm 50:8
Text: Lord’s Day 30
Sermon
Responsive Song: Hymn 59:2
Prayer
Offertory: Work of deacons
Closing Song: Psalm 5:4,9

Sermon Outline

Controversy
More controversy
Approach this time

T. We confess the Lord’s Supper to be a meal of holy fellowship. This reality ought to impact:

1. The preparation;
Meal
Analogy
Back to LS
Self Examination

2. The admission;
Believers only
Passive voice
Fencing

3. The celebration.
Testifying

This week’s minister is Rev. John VanWoudenberg.

Morning Service

Singing: Psalm 122:1
Law
Singing: Psalm 130:1,2
Prayer
Scripture reading: 2 Chronicles 6:18-21; 32-33
Singing: Psalm 69:1
Text: Psalm 130
Sermon
Responsive Song: Psalm 130:3,4
Prayer
Offertory: Work of the deacons
Closing Song: Hymn 35:1,4

Sermon Outline

Q. How did you come to church this morning?

T. The Psalmist urges us in our troubles to look to the Lord as our hope that we can truly bank on.

1. The cry of the psalmist;
Deep despair
Why so despairing?
Can you identify?
Reason for asking if you identify

2. The amazement of the psalmist;
Rhetorical question
Conclusion
Hearing about sin: important
Important in trouble
Effect on the psalmist
hope

3. The urging of the psalmist.
Psalmist is a teacher
Conviction
Key

Afternoon Service

Singing: Psalm 36:2
Profession: Hymn 2
Prayer
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:17-26
Singing: Hymn 62:1-3
Text: Lord’s Day 28-29
Sermon
Responsive Song: Psalm 23:3
Prayer
Offertory: Work of deacons
Closing Song: Hymn 60:1-6

Sermon Outline

Agenda

T. Christ gives us also the sacrament of holy supper to impress upon us the gospel.

1. This sacrament is a simple sign;
Complexities
Caution!
Basics of the LS
More complex than baptism!
Yet simple

2. This sacrament is an appealing sign.
Author
Promises added
Important to understand
appeal
Understanding Lord

Conclusion

This week’s minister is Rev. Peter Feenstra.

Morning Service

Votum: Psalm 124:8
Salutation: 1 Cor 1:3
Congregational singing: Psalm 40:1,4
Law of God: Exodus 20:2-17
Congregational singing: Psalm 130:2,3
Prayer
Reading of Holy Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-26:9
Congregational Singing: Hymn 13:1,4,5
Text: Isaiah 26:8
Ministry of the Word: YES, LORD, WE WAIT FOR YOU!
Congregational singing: Psalm 27:2,6
Prayer
Offerings for Needy
Congregational singing: Hymn 65:1,2,3,4
Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26 Or 2 Cor 13:14

Afternoon Service

Votum: Psalm 124:8
Salutation: REV 1:4,5A
Congregational singing: Psalm 87:1,2,4,5
Congregational singing: Hymn 1
Prayer
Reading of Holy Scripture: Malachi 2:10-15; Acts 2:22-42
Congregational singing: Psalm 102:8,11
Reading of Confession: Lord’s Day 27 Q.and A. 74
Ministry of the Word: CHILDREN OF BELIEVERS ARE TO RECEIVE THE SIGN AND SEAL OF THE COVENANT
1. TO WHOM THEY BELONG
2. WHAT THEY ARE PROMISED
3. WHERE THEY DON’T BELONG
Congregational singing: Hymn 56
Prayer
Offerings for Needy
Congregational singing: Psalm 105:1,3
Benediction: 2 COR 13:14

This week’s minister is Rev. John VanWoudenberg.

Morning Service

Singing: Psalm 68:1
Law
Singing: Psalm 68:2
Prayer
Scripture reading: John 21:15-19
Singing: Hymn 56:1,2,3
Sermon
Responsive Song: Psalm 116:1,5,9
Read LS form
Profession
Singing: Hymn 59:1,2
Table 1: Hymn 30:1
Table 2: Hymn 30:2
Table 3: Hymn 30:3
Prayer
Offertory: Work of the deacons
Closing Song: Hymn 30:4,5

Sermon Outline

Denial Severe
Self-examination calling to Peter
Ties to ourselves
Tenderness of our Lord

Afternoon Service

Singing: Psalm 24:1,2
Profession: Hymn 1
Prayer
Scripture Reading: Romans 6:1-14
Singing: Psalm 51:1-3
Text: HC 26-27, QA 69-73
Sermon
Responsive Song: Hymn 15:1
Baptism: Hymn 57:1,2,3
Prayer
Offertory: Work of deacons
Closing Song: Hymn 7:1,2

Sermon Outline

Clear teaching

T. Christ gives us the sacrament of baptism to impress upon us the gospel.

1. This sacrament is a simple sign;
Complexities: 3 fold or 1 fold
Complexities: immersion
How to handle?
Caution!
Basic meaning
Baptism does not minimize the complexity

2. This sacrament is an appealing seal.
picture drawn by God himself
appeal
Sacramental Language

Conclusion

This morning’s minister is Rev. John VanWoudenberg.

Morning Service

Singing: Hymn 32:1,2,3,4
Law
Singing: Psalm 139:1
Prayer
Scripture reading: John 13:31-38
Singing: Hymn 43:5,6
Text: John 21:15-19
Sermon
Responsive Song: Hymn 35:3,4
Ordination: Psalm 134:3
Prayer
Offertory: Work of the deacons
Closing Song: Hymn 31B

Sermon Outline

“Proving yourself”

T. The risen Lord reinstates Peter as his apostle.

1. The purpose for this reinstatement;
Disowning serious!
Response of the Lord
Office
Reason

2. The process of this reinstatement;
Takes Peter for a walk
First question
First response
Second question
Second response
Third question
Instruction for us
Instruction for office-bearers

3. The promise in this reinstatement.
Metaphor
Eerie reminder of the cross
Tenor
Cf. Jn 13:36-38
Don’t be narrow with metaphor

Afternoon Service

Votum & Salutation
Singing: Ps. 99 : 1, 2, 3
Confession of Faith: Hy 1
Prayer
Scripture reading: John 20 : 19 – 31
Singing: Hy. 53 : 1, 2
Text: John 21 : 1 – 14
Sermon
Singing: Hy. 53 : 3, 4
Prayer
Collection
Singing: Ps. 99 : 4, 5, 6
Blessing

Sermon Outline

Theme: THE LORD PREPARES HIS CHURCH FOR THE FUTURE.

The church faces the future
1. In confidence because of His word
2. In humility because of His majesty
3. In joy because of His victory

The minister for the Good Friday service is Rev. John VanWoudenberg.

Morning Service

Singing: Hymn 25:1,2
Profession of Faith: Hymn 1
Prayer
Scripture Reading: Mark 14:53-65
Singing: Psalm 55:5,6
Text: Mark 14:66-72
Sermon
Responsive Song: Hymn 24:1,2
Prayer
Offertory: Work of the deacons
Closing Song: Hymn 42:1-6

Sermon Outline

How worthy are we of Good Friday?

T. While Christ makes the good confession to save his people, Peter disowns Christ to save his hide.

1. The depth of the denial;
Poor Peter!
“Denied:” meaning
Us
What Peter truly did

2. The depth of the suffering;
What Christ had done
Disowned
God’s Will

3. The depth of the love.
He loved!
Also for us!
Consider rooster crows again!

This week’s minister is Rev. John VanWoudenberg.

Morning Service

Singing: Ps 113:1,3
Law
Singing: Ps 130:4
Prayer
Scripture reading: John 11
Singing: Psalm 107:7,8,12
Text: John 12:1-8
Sermon
Responsive Song: Psalm 116:7,8,9,10
Prayer
Offertory: Work of the deacons
Closing Song: Psalm 56:5

Sermon Outline

Now is the time!

T. Mary anoints the feet of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1. The reason for the anointing;
Stage
Truly a great miracle!
Response
Hand of God
What Mary does
Anointing the feet
still more

2. The reaction to the anointing;
Judas
Defence of Christ

3. The instruction in the anointing.
See the time!
John to first readers
Us today

Conclusion

Afternoon Service

Singing: Psalm 107:1,8
Profession of Faith: Hymn 2
Prayer
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 55:1-13
Singing: Psalm 138:1
Text: Lord’s Day 25
Sermon
Responsive Song: Psalm 119:5, 6, 44
Prayer
Offertory
Work of the deacons
Closing Song: Ps 147:4,6

Sermon Outline

Need for gas/boost

T. We confess that the Holy Spirit uses tools to nurture our faith.

1. The identity of these tools;
How God gives it
Implications
more particularly, the preached Word
what preaching is
Preaching: special tool
Implications
Sacraments
Implications
Importance of the Church
The calling

2. The usage of these tools.
Call to also use
Practically speaking
Practically for the sacraments
Warning
Why not automatic

Conclusion

This week’s minister is Rev. Matthew VanLuik .

Morning Service

Singing: Psalm 107:1,2
Law
Singing: Psalm 136:1,2,7,8
Prayer
Scripture reading: Acts 17:1-9, 1 Thessalonians 1
Singing: Psalm 73:7,8,9
Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:3
Sermon
Responsive Song: Hymn 13:3,4,5
Prayer
Offertory: Work of the deacons
Closing Song: Hymn 43:1-4

Sermon Outline

The Christian Life is Characterized by Faith, Love and Hope.

Paul gives thanks for the:
1) Work produced by faith,
2) Labour prompted by love,
3) Endurance inspired by hope.

Afternoon Service

Singing: Psalm 118:5,6
Profession: Hymn 1
Prayer
Scripture Reading: Matthew 22:1-14
Singing: Psalm 65:1,2
Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5
Sermon
Responsive Song: Hymn 24:4,5,6
Prayer
Offertory: Work of deacons
Closing Song: Hymn 65:3,4

Sermon Outline

Always thank God for his electing love.
1) God’s election.
2) The assurance of God’s election.

This week we will have readings.

Morning Service

Singing: Psalm 146: 1-5
Law
Singing: Psalm 51: 1,2
Prayer
Scripture reading: Matthew 10
Singing: Psalm 25: 1-4
Text: Matthew 10: 24-25
Sermon
Singing: Psalm 139:13
Prayer
Offertory: Work of the deacons
Singing: Hymn 36: 1-4

Sermon Outline

Message: ‘What it means to be a disciple of our Lord Jesus”

We Will consider discipleship and its:
* Contours
* Challenges
* Courage

Afternoon Service

Singing: Hymn 84:1,2
Profession: Hymn 1
Prayer
Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1
Singing: Psalm 99:1,2
Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:4 & 8a
Sermon
Singing: Hymn 51: 1,2,3
Prayer
Offertory: Work of the deacons
Singing: Psalm 79:5

Sermon Outline

Message: “The Impact of the Gospel on the Thessalonians”

Through the power of the gospel, God made them to be:
1. An exemplary people
2. An elected people
3. A joyful people