WELCOME! We extend a warm welcome to everyone, particularly those who are visitors at our worship service this morning. We pray that you will receive a special blessing as we worship our Lord together. Join us in Friendship Hall immediately following the worship service for coffee and fellowship. This evening we will host the joint worship service at 6 PM.

Our vision at MPCRC is that all would experience the joy and blessing of …Living for Jesus

   Learning God’s Word

      Loving our neighborsBeginning today, Pastor Rod will be preaching on each of these 3 key elements of our church's vision for our members and our community and world. Today, we will see from the apostle Paul's teaching and example how "LIVING for Jesus" means radically identifying ourselves and conforming our daily lives to the person, purpose and character of Jesus Christ. Paul says: "To me, to live IS Christ". And he assures us that after we are finished living our lives completely in and for Jesus, we experience great gain in death because we go to live in glory with Him. Living for Jesus is all-encompassing, exciting, fulfilling and has eternal impact in our lives and others as well. This is the abundant life we want every member and others around us to experience to experience more and more. 

SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER: (postponed from last Sunday). Today, at the morning worship service, we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper. All who are truly sorry for their sins, who sincerely believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior, who earnestly desire to lead a godly life and who have made public profession of their faith in the Lord, are invited to come with gladness to the table of the Lord. Note: Grape juice (light color) is in the middle of the tray.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 TODAY AT OUR CHURCH

Today is the final day of Summer Children’s Worship. A BIG THANK YOU to all the ladies who gave of their time to lead our children this summer. Next week will begin our regular Children’s Worship schedule for children age 3 thru 1st grade. Ask any usher for directions to the classroom

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Come join us in Friendship Hall TODAY, for a POTLUCK Lunch!  ALL YOU KIDS ARE INVITED and BRING YOUR FAMILY, TOO!!!!  More information for Sunday School will be given out at the pot luck.  Pleasejoin us!

It's that time of year!  School is back in session-- which means, Sunday School is back!! BUT WAIT!!!! DO WE HAVE NEW STUFF FOR YOU!!!! A New Name: Kids Adventure Place (or KAP)! New Rooms! New Curriculum! New Music! New Time! WOW! KIDS ADVENTURE PLACE begins on Sunday, September 18 right after church and will end at 12 noon. KIDS will have a snack, sings songs, play games, and learn life lessons. THIS YEAR, –6th, 7th, 8th graders- will lead the singing, put together the Christmas Program, learn how to lead in the Church and your community, learn how to be good neighbors, and LOVE JESUS!! WE HAVE NEW LESSONS!!  We will dive into the Bible with interactive DVD lessons brought to us by some special friends.  I’m looking forward to a GREAT year!!!Catechism classes will also start next Sunday, the 18th, along with classes for Kids Adventure Place (Sunday School). The special offerings for September & October are as follows:

September 11 - AM - Eastern Christian Schools; PM - Emmanuel Cancer FoundationSeptember 18 - Faith PromiseSeptember 25 - Good Shepherd MissionOctober 2 - E.C. Tuition AidOctober 9 - AM - Christian Reformed Disability Concerns; PM - Back to God MinistriesOctober 16 - Faith PromiseOctober 30 - Mustard Seed Schools

THIS WEEK AND FUTURE EVENTSThe next Renewal Lab meeting is tomorrow, September 12th in the MPCRC Youth House. We will start promptly at 7:30 PM.

HEARTS OF PRAISE CHILDREN'S CHOIR is HERE!!We have started rehearsals here, at MPCRC every other Thursday from 3:45-5:15. Come join us, ages 5- 13, to sing God's praises.  We will have lots of fun, but most importantly, learn to sing with the voices God has given, in praise to Him. (Like our name says)  Learn, with your friends, how much fun it is to sing together. If you have never sung in choir before, come join us anyway.  God still wants to hear you praise Him! We will be preparing for our Christmas concert, so come and join the fun! Parents please call Trudy at 201-406-9671  or email jvbec@aol.com to sign up your

child or for questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing many of you at our rehearsal on Thursday Sept 22nd. (And tell your friends!!!) If you missed the first rehearsal, stop by on Thursday, September 15th for a catch-up class.

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The Decision America Tour with Franklin Graham is coming to Trenton, New Jersey THIS WEDNESDAY, September 14.  A prayer rally will be held this Wednesday at 12:00 noon in front of the New Jersey capitol building. Please join those who gather and thousands of other Christians across America in heartfelt prayer for our nation. To learn more about this tour of Franklin Graham to the capitol of every state to encourage prayer for our nation, you can visit DecisionAmericaTour.com. Pray in a particular way this Wednesday, and continue to join with Christians across America as we fervently pray for our nation, boldly live out our faith, and engage on the local, state, and national levels to stand for God's truth and righteousness.

PRAYER WALK INFO: Next Saturday, September 17th, we will meet at 9:30 AM in the church library and go out in groups of 3 or 4. We will be handing out prayer cards and praying for our neighbors and community as we continue to cover Midland Park with prayer for God’s love, care, and protection. Experience is not required to be a prayer walker and we are teaming up first-timers with seasoned walkers. Pray that we have good weather and great participation from adults and children alike.

THE SENIOR BELL CHOIR will begin rehearsals on Wednesday, September 21st at 7 PM in the Old Council Room. Any questions please see Mark Schipper.

Please join us at the Tides for the Holland Christian Home Annual Dinner on Wednesday, September 21 at 6pm. Our own Don Wisse will be emcee for the evening. If you would like to be seated at the MPCRC table(s) please see Jackie Streelman, or contact the HCH directly for your tickets and mention MPCRC.

RUTH CIRCLE - WOMEN'S AFTERNOON BIBLE STUDY: Ruth Circle will begin on September 27th at 1:30 PM. (Due to a scheduling conflict we are starting one week later than planned). Pastor Rod will be leading us in a study of PARABLES The Greatest Stories Ever Told.  Please pick up your book from Ruth Latona at the coffee hour or call her at (201)783-8234 to order one.

THE MIDLAND PARK SENIOR CRUSADERS October meeting will be a Harvest Luncheon at the Brownstone in Paterson on October 5th at 12 noon. Cost is $15 and if you would like to attend, please call Lois Faber at (201) 796-5779 by September 22nd.

FAMILY FUN DAY: Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 8 for Family Fun Day here at our Church from 12-4 pm. Renewal Lab members invite all our members to join in this effort to welcome families and children from our community. There are many areas you can help. Please join us in making this a day to remember. Guaranteed

Family Fun for all. To donate a gift card to help with our free raffle, please see Janyce Bandstra.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Booster Club will kick-off our new year with our 2nd Fall Fish n’ Chips Dinner scheduled for Wednesday, October 19th from 5:30 - 7 PM in the

Friendship Hall. In addition to fish and chips, the menu will include homemade cole slaw, desserts and beverages. Chicken tenders will also be available. Cost for adults is $15.50 and children under 12, $8.50. Please mark your calendars and look for the sign-up sheet in the Narthex today!

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The meal schedule for Rich and Lois Leentjes has been reactivated.  Please go to takethemameal.com to sign up.  If you had previously signed up for a day, you will need to go back in and choose a new date.  If you have any questions or to sign up by phone, please call Jackie Streelman at 201-444-0844.

YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTSLinC (9th-12th grades) Join us as we kick off the season with a pool party on TONITE, September 11, 6– 8:30 pm at the Faasse residence, 182 Fox Hollow Rd. Wyckoff. Rain location is Faith’s Barn. For more information, contact Joan Hoogerhyde (551-427-3070) or Emma Faasse (973) 277-8816. Heirborne (7th & 8th grades) starts the season on Wednesday, September 14th with an ice cream social and games! All 7th & 8th graders are invited to join us from 7-9 pm at Cedar Hill Church (422 Cedar Hill Ave, Wyckoff). Parents are asked to stay when they drop their kids off for a quick parents meeting! Questions? Contact Allison Dykstra at 973-557-5013 or adykstra92@gmail.com.GEMS will be starting again in September. There is an urgent need for two leaders . The commitment is two Tuesdays per month. Please prayerfully consider this opportunity to be a blessing in the lives of young girls meeting the Savior. Please see Tammy Trommelen or call the church office if you would like to volunteer. CADETS: Another year is about to start on Tuesday, September 13th. The first night will be in the Friendship Hall. We will have boat races for the Jr cadets and a project of skill for everyone. An overnight campout is planned at Counselor Holst’s home in a few weeks. We end each night with a "camp fire" Bible lesson led by one of our Counselors. Cadets please join us at 7 pm sharp for opening exercises.  A light supper is served at 6:15 for Cadets   who want to eat and then play before the meeting starts and counselors are also welcomed to join us. I would like to know who will be eating each night so please let me know by Monday night if you will be at supper. See you soon!The Homeless Sheltering Program is once again preparing for the upcoming year. So much of our success is based on volunteers and donations. This year we are in need of the following items: bed sheets (flat sheets only), pillowcases, new pillows with a washable cover, wash cloths, boxers (size large mostly), long underwear, toothbrushes, deodorant, winter hats, coats, socks, gloves, individual cereal box packs, and name tag stickers. Travel sized toiletries are very popular as well. Odd items you may have in your attic like board/card games or backpacks are good too.

Also we will have our used clothing coat rack for the men, (they love denim jeans).Look for more information to follow. Any questions see Mike Holmes or Steve Wisse.

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THANK YOU to all who participated and attended to show their love for the community of Midland Park on Saturday, September 10. It was a great day. Many came to our booth to have photos taken. Children loved the crafts. Each moment was a demonstration of Living, Learning and Loving for Christ. Thank you to all who participated.

DEACONESSES - Please pick up your September/October visiting schedules from your church mailbox.

The Newsletter Committee is working on the fall issue.  Please let us know if you are having a special birthday (80 & above in 5 year increments) or anniversary (50th and above in 5 year increments).  We are also looking for engagements, weddings, sports achievements, or any articles of interest to our congregation.  Digital pictures can be used with your articles.  Please place you information in the newsletter box or call any member of the committee.  The deadline is September 18.

SMALL GROUPS: There are currently 13 small groups meeting at our church. The meeting times and Bible study material vary considerably from one group to another. If you would like to join a small group study, please contact John Steen in the evening at (201) 891-5397 or during the day at (973) 423-3300. Our goal is to have every member of Midland Park Church involved in a small group. It’s a very rewarding experience!

GREETERS: TODAY: Art & Pat Hoogmoed (North), Len & Ruth Wynbeek (Center), Georgia Wiegers & Susan Laauwe (South). NEXT WEEK: Harold Van Goor (North), Mary Jo Gilmour (Center), Ron & Rita Popjes (South).

USHERS: TODAY: 9:30 AM - Ken Malefyt, Mike Holmes, Eunice Broersma. 6:00 PM - Mark Wisse, Jeff Streelman, Bill Sytsma. (Alternate: Ern Wiegers).NEXT WEEK: 9:30 AM - Mark Wisse, Al Laauwe, Ern Wiegers. (Alternate: Kevin Shea).

NURSERY ATTENDANTS: TODAY: 9:30 AM - Jayne Spoelstra, Morgan Abma. NEXT WEEK: 9:30 AM - Tammy Trommelen, Saskia Trommelen.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE: THIS WEEK: Communion. NEXT WEEK: Star Stokes.

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP: TODAY: Trudy Van Beekum. NEXT WEEK: Teacher - Laura Gorter; Helper - Kristin Golden.

SECURITY: TODAY: Kyle Streelman. NEXT WEEK: Joe Paulter.

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER: TODAY: Frank Spoelstra. NEXT WEEK: Pastor Rod.

DEACON’S OFFERING PRAYER: TODAY: John Borst, Jr. NEXT WEEK: Art Hoogmoed.

PRAYER ROOM: TODAY: Ruth Wynbeek. NEXT WEEK: Ruth Latona.

SUNDAY REFRESHMENTS: TODAY: Star Stokes & Hospitality. NEXT WEEK: Joan De Rosa.

POWERPOINT: THIS WEEK: BUILD - Kyle Streelman. PROJECT - Greg Laauwe. NEXT WEEK: BUILD - Steve Wisse. PROJECT - Saskia Trommelen.

Sunday 9:30 AM - Morning Worship Service11:00 AM - Sunday School Kick-off Potluck Luncheon 6:00 PM - Evening Worship Service at Faith Community CRC 6:00 PM - LinC Kick-off Pool Party

Monday - 7:30 PM - Renewal Team Meeting in the Youth House

Tuesday 6:15 PM - Cadet Supper 7:00 PM - Cadets Begins

Wednesday 7:00 PM - Heirborne Kick-off at Cedar Hill CRC

Thursday 8:00 AM - Quilters 3:30 PM - Hearts of Praise Children’s Choir 7:30 PM - Friendship Ministries Begins

Friday 6:30 AM - Men’s Fellowship Group in the Library

Saturday 9:15 AM - Prayer Walk the Community

ACTIVITIES & OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016MORNING WORSHIP

9:30 A.M.

Prelude

Welcome

Moment to Focus Our Hearts… “Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)

Call to Worship

*Opening Song of Praise God and King *The Lord’s Greeting~~We Greet Each Other

*We Seek to Obey God’s Law  Leader: When asked what was the most important commandment ever, what was Jesus’ response?Congregation: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.”

(Children may be dismissed for Children’s Worship)

Congregational Prayer

*Hymn of Preparation I Surrender All

Prayer for the Spirit’s Leading Scripture: Philippians: 1:12-26 (p. 1826)

Message:

Living for Jesus…Living IS Jesus

*Hymn of Response You Are My All in All

Celebration of the Lord's Supper *Hymn of Celebration: Build Your Kingdom Here (verses 1 and 2)

Offerings--First offering for the General Ministries of MPCRCSecond offering for Christian Health Care Center

(While the offering is received, please sign the maroon fellowship booklet)

Offertory: A Brief Intro to Sunday School Kelly Braunius, Superintendent

Offertory Prayer

*Benediction

*Closing Prayer Build Your Kingdom Here (verse 3)

Postlude

*Please stand as you are able.

Minister: Pastor Rod Gorter Music: MPCRC Worship Team Directed by Sandy Westra

Congregational Prayer: Frank Spoelstra Scripture: Howard Yeaton

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016EVENING WORSHIP - 6:00 PM

Prelude:For All the Saints HeldSwing Low, Sweet Chariot HeldDeep River Arr. Rogers

Welcome

*Our God Calls Us into Worship: (from Psalm 23)Pastor: The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want; he makes me lie down in green pastures.Congregation: He leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.Pastor: Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.Congregation: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow meall the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the LORDforever.

*We Worship the One We Follow: CH 690: 1, 2 He Leadeth Me CH 602: 1, 2 I Have Decided to Follow Jesus CH 571: 1, 5 Trust and Obey

*The Lord Greets Us~~We Greet Each Other

Pastoral Prayer

Offering—Emmanuel Cancer Foundation Offertory

*Hymn of Preparation: PH 276: 1, 2, 3

Teach Me, O Lord, Your Way of Truth

Prayer for the Spirit’s Leading Scripture Reading: Psalm 119: 33-40 (p. 958)

Message:

Give Me Understanding; Give Me Life

Prayer

*Hymn of Response: PH 500: 1, 2, 3 How Firm a Foundation

*Benediction

*Parting Song: PH 555: 3 Lead On, O King Eternal

Postlude:Grand Triumphal March Guilmant

*Please stand as you are able.

Minister: Pastor Rod GorterOrganist: Candy Steen