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Welcome
The members of the Zion United Reformed Church of Ripon are pleased to welcome
you to our place of worship. We are a Protestant church, belonging to a federation of Proclaiming freedom
congregations known as the United Reformed Churches in North America. We gather from guilt,
every Sunday at 9:30 AM & 6:00 PM to open God’s Word together, sing His praises, The comfort of grace,
and enjoy a time of fellowship in His presence. A sincere invitation is extended to you And the joy of gratitude,
to participate in our programs of ministry. If you would like more information about In the person and work
our church, please feel free to speak to one of our pastors or elders, or call us at Of Jesus Christ
599-9399. In addition, in the church lobby, you will find a welcome table devoted to
our guests, containing a number of different booklets and pamphlets that will give
you more information about the beliefs and programs of our church. You can also
find out more about our church by visiting our website at zionurc.org.
August 15, 2021
We Believe
We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, inerrant in its entirety,
unchanging, authoritative, and God’s revelation of Himself, centered upon the person
and work of Jesus Christ, who is the Son of God and the only Savior from sin. We
subscribe to the following Reformed confessions as faithful summaries of God’s “The saying is trustworthy and
Word: The Heidelberg Catechism, the Belgic Confession, and the Canons of Dort. We
also subscribe to the following creeds of the historic Christian church: The Apostles’ deserving of full acceptance, that
Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed.
Christ Jesus came into the world
Lord’s Supper Schedule to save sinners.”
We celebrate the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of every month.
Elders: Steve Brussee, Gordon Enas, Richard Fay, Ken Koolhaas, Mel -1 Timothy 1:15
Mulder, Mark Nieweg, John Sikkema, Harry Van’t Voort
Deacons: Sean De Jong, Herman Drost Jr, Daniel Enas, Gary Kroon, Nathan Thalen,
Kurt Van Houten
Pastors: Rev. Kevin Efflandt, Pastor of Preaching and Teaching
Rev. Angelo Contreras, Pastor of Congregational LifeMorning Worship 9:30 AM - Pastor Kevin Efflandt Evening Worship 6:00 PM - Pastor Kevin Efflandt
Entering
God Calls Us toGod’s
WorshipPresence God Calls Us to Worship
*Silent Prayer *Silent Prayer
*Call to Worship *Call to Worship
*God’s Greeting *God’s Greeting
*Song of Praise: 248 “All Creatures of Our God and King” vv. 1, 4, & 5 *Confession of Faith: Apostles’ Creed
God’s Will for Our Lives *Song of Praise: 429 “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
Reading of God’s Law God Speaks and We Respond
Assurance of Pardon Psalm Reading: Psalm 108
*Song of Praise: “He Will Hold Me Fast” *Song of Response: 108 “My Heart Is Steadfast, God!” vv. 1-3
God Hears Our Prayer Congregational Prayer
Congregational Prayer
Offering: Westminster Seminary
Offering: General Fund
God Declares His Truth
God Declares His Truth
Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 1
*Song of Preparation: 119L “Eternal Is Your Word, O Lord”
Sermon: “The King is Dead”
Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22
Prayer of Application
Sermon: “Jesus Calls His First Disciples”
*Song of Response: 283 “Fairest Lord Jesus”
Prayer of Application
*Song of Response: 526 “He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought!” God Blesses Us
God Blesses Us *Benediction
Hearing God’s Word
*Benediction *Doxology: 564 “Now Blessed Be Jehovah God” v. 2
*Doxology: 9B “Wholehearted Thanksgiving” v. 1 Postlude
Postlude
*Please stand, if able *Please stand, if ableChurch Announcements for August 15, 2021
From the Council: At the congregational meeting this past week, the congregation
Schedules elected Greg Kamper, Jake Sonke, and Russ Van Cleave to the office of Elder. Steven
Andriese and Justin Thalen were elected to the office of Deacon. The proposed 2021-2022
Offerings this week: AM: General Fund
budget was also approved.
PM: Westminster Seminary
Offerings next week: AM: Short Term Missions Fund Office-Bearer Installation: New office bearers will be installed on August 29th during
PM: Institute for Principle Studies the morning service. Greg Kamper, Jake Sonke, and Russ Van Cleave will be installed to the
Musicians this week: AM: Glenn De Jong PM: Marge Mulder office of Elder. Steven Andriese and Justin Thalen will be installed to the office of Deacon.
Musicians next week: AM: Glenn De Jong PM: Arianna Espinoza
Sound this week: AM: Justin L., Bill D. PM: Andrew V. New Council Officers: The following men were elected as officers for the 2021/2022
Sound next week: AM: Bill D., Josh K. PM: Bob L. council: Chairman ~ Ken Koolhaas, Vice-Chairman ~ Gordon Enas, Clerk ~ Steve Brussee,
Powerpoint this week: AM: Linda F. PM: Memry E. Vice-All ~ John Sikkema, Treasurer ~ Greg Kamper.
Powerpoint next week: AM: Bob L. PM: Andrew V.
Video this week: AM: Micah B. PM: Angel K. The Deacons elected the following officers for the 2021/2022 year: Chairman ~ Gary
Video next week: AM: Micah B. PM: Justin L. Kroon, Secretary ~ Sean De Jong, Treasurer ~ Herman Drost Jr., Vice-all ~ Kurt Van Houten.
Nursery this week: AM: Natalie L., Rachael V., Megan Kroon
PM: Nicole S., Casey K. The Secretary will be out of the office August 16th through 20th.
Nursery next week: AM: Laurie V.G., Abigail O. Willie C. Child Protection Policy class: If you are in need of taking the child protection policy
PM: Tena M., Austin F.
class, which is a requirement to serve in any capacity the youth of our church, Pastor
Ushers this week: Kent V.G., Josiah E., Steven A.
Angelo will be holding a class next Sunday Aug 22nd immediately after the morning service
Ushers next week: Vince V.V., Russ V.C., Greg S.
in the Fireside room. Please see Pastor Angelo for more information.
Coffee Servers this week: Rick & Tanya Faria
Coffee Servers next week: Mark & Denise Nieweg Thursday lunch is starting next Thursday August 19th and runs from 12:10 to 1:00pm.
Refreshments this week: AM: Stacy C., Irma C., Monique D.J., Christine D.J., Thursday lunch is an evangelistic outreach to Ripon High School students. If you would like
Susy d.K., Rachael V., Kim W. more information about this ministry please join Pastor Angelo in the Fireside room for an
PM: Lindsey D., Memry E., Apryl E., Kathy E. informational meeting immediately after today's service
Refreshments next week: AM: Alyssa E., Bethany E., Teresa E., Regina E.,
Tanya F., Lydia F., Ana F. Ice Cream social: Please join us for a time of fun and fellowship as we have an ice
PM: Ruth E., Janet E., Pamela F., Linda F. cream social on August 29th following the evening service! If you are willing to help by
Truck Stop Ministry this week: Dave A., Ralph R. bringing either ice cream or toppings, there is a sign up sheet on the table in the fellowship
Truck Stop Ministry next week: Dave A., Ralph R. hall.
Please join us in celebrating new mom Olivia Tyhurst on August 21 at 10AM in
the social hall. As Olivia is set on baby care items, let’s bless her with books to enjoy with
Laken for years to come. Huggies/Pampers size 1 and up also welcome. See her baby
registry for books/diapers on Amazon under Collin Tyhurst. Questions- talk to Teresa
Andriese or Stacy Crook.
Prayer Meeting: Please join us on Monday at 6:30pm in the fireside room for Zion’s
monthly prayer meeting.Mark your calendar: In-person Sunday School Classes for preschool through 12th United in Prayer: Prayer Requests from our Missionaries
grade will start on September 12th. Please check the Sunday School list on the small table Pastor Fritz Harms is a church-planter in Colorado Springs, CO: We thank God for
in the fellowship hall to make sure your children are in the correct class. New members, wonderful unity and purpose in our small congregation. We thank God He holds the future
please add your children to the correct class. Thank you! of Covenant URC (church-plant). We trust God for His faithfulness and await His abundant
blessings as we begin the second year of ministry in Colorado Springs. We thank God for
Sunday School Teachers: Thank you for your willingness to teach our covenant other URC congregations who have come alongside in support of this ministry and we
children! There will be a teachers meeting on August 29th following the morning service in
invite other churches to do the same. We thank God for providing us with a new elder.
the fireside room. Hope to see you all there!
Adult Sunday School will be held today 15 minutes after the morning service in the Calendar
Kingdom Seekers room. We will discuss chapter 18 of "Knowing God" by J.I. Packer. Today
Starting at page 189. If you have any questions please see Pastor Angelo. 8:30 am What Happens When We Worship (Bible Study)
9:30 am Morning Worship
Looking for a Gift? In the fellowship hall, there is a table with books recommended by 11:00 am Thursday Lunch informational meeting (Fireside Room)
our Zion Library. These make great gifts for family and friends. If you would like to 11:10 am Adult Sunday School (Kingdom Seeker’s Room)
purchase any of the books, please sign up on the appropriate sheet! 6:00 pm Evening Worship
CD’s and DVD’s of previous services at Zion are missing from the secretary’s office. If Monday
6:30 pm Prayer Meeting
you have them, we would ask that they be returned to the church office.
Tuesday
5:30 am Men’s Bible Study on Ecclesiastes
Next Sunday
Church Family 8:30 am What Happens When We Worship (Bible Study)
9:30 am Morning Worship
Thank you Zion Church family for your prayers and words of encouragement with my 11:00 am Child Protections Policy Class (Fireside Room)
recent diagnosis of breast cancer. Please continue to uphold Tom and I in prayer as I will 11:10 am Adult Sunday School (Kingdom Seeker’s Room)
have surgery on August 19th. Brigida Nava 6:00 pm Evening Worship
7:30 pm Young Adults
Prayer Needs 7:30 pm Young Marrieds
● Those who are unable to worship with us on the Lord's Day (Ella Nieuwsma and
Rena Swier) *Prayer Chain: Wilma Cormier (secretary@zionurc.org) (209-599-9399)
● Those who are battling health concerns (Jerry Barlow, Shaina Burke, Bill De Kok, Pastor Kevin (kefflandt@icloud.com)
Muriel Green, Kelly Hensley, Dan Johansen, Hermina Oosterkamp, Michael Owens, *Items for the bulletin are due Wednesday by 6:00 p.m.
Jane Stelpstra, Tony Visser, and Kathleen Westmaas) *Hearing assistance receivers are available at the sound table.
● Expectant mothers in our congregation (October ~ Sarah Castro; December ~ *CD’s/DVD’s of Zion’s services are available by request - email secretary@zionurc.org or
call 209-599-9399. A donation of $1 can be placed in the General Fund offering.
Bethany Enas, Alyssa Enas; January ~ Taylor Harris)
*Offerings can be mailed to Zion URC, 1220 Canal Blvd. Ripon, CA 95366 or given online at:
● Those who are straying from Christ and His church
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DQ6RBXVTB
HUAC&source=url. Please designate your causes.
*Livestream: 9:30am and 6:00pm
https://www.youtube.com/user/zionurc (Zion’s YouTube page)
https://www.facebook.com/zionunitedreformedchurch/ (Zion’s Facebook page)Community Announcements
WCRF hosts events for young adults to grow spiritually and enjoy fellowship with
like-minded believers on the West Coast. Registration is now open for our Fall Retreat
(September 17-20). This year’s retreat is at a new location: Forest Home Christian Camps,
BLAST begins September 8th. If you haven’t signed up your infants to 2nd graders for our located in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California. We look forward to
children’s camp, it’s not too late to do so. We do ask that parents of this age group remain going to this camp and checking out their hiking trails, on-site activities, and spending time with
on church grounds during the program. all of you in the mountains. Register at www.wcrf.events/retreat. We can be reached at (559)
372-9888 (call/text), www.wcrf.events, and through Facebook and Instagram.
Blast Dinner: Please join us for our first Blast Dinner of the season on Wednesday,
September 8th. Dinner will be served from 5:30 until 6:15. On the menu is tri-tip YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! RMS is seeking to raise $5,000 to aid disaster relief efforts on
sandwiches, potato salad, salad, and chips. There will be a small per person charge. the Island of St. Vincent due to the recent volcano eruptions. We are also raising $20,000 to
Please sign-up on the sheet on the table in the fellowship hall if you plan to attend! complete the two-story parsonage/seminary building in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Please go to
www.rms.org for more information.
The Adult Class is open to all adults so please feel free to invite neighbors and friends!
We will be watching a dvd series by Sinclair Ferguson “Who Is the Holy Spirit” (Dr. Sinclair
Upcoming Mission Trips! Peru ~ Nov. 27 - Dec. 6, 2021. Dominican Republic ~ Jan.
Ferguson traces the work of the third person of the Trinity through Scripture - from creation to the
work of Christ to His dwelling in our hearts today. Along the way, he sheds light on the vital role
11-20, 2022. Haiti ~ Feb. 15-22, 2022. Costa Rica ~ March 2022 Dates TBD. If you are
the Holy Spirit serves. Dr. Ferguson’s goal is to help us know the Holy Spirit as a person, in interested in joining any of these teams, please contact Rob Brinks at rob@rms.org.
addition to knowing of His power and work within us.) Please sign up in the fellowship hall if Registration and other details will be available soon!
you plan to attend!
Word & Deed Coast-to-Coast Bike-a-thon! Last year Word & Deed was blessed
It’s not too late to volunteer ~ if you would like to help, please fill out a volunteer form with over 400 riders who participated in our 1st Annual Coast to Coast Bike-a-thon, which
and place it in the blue basket on the table in the narthex. Parents will be put on a sub list raised funds for the Nakekela HIV/Aids Clinic in South Africa. We look forward to the
and may be asked to help on days we are not sufficiently staffed. Thank you for your 2nd annual event to support the Nakekela Clinic and the MCA Christian School in South
willingness to help!! Africa! Please join us by gathering family and friends in your local area for a bike ride
anytime on or around Saturday, September 25th. To register or make a donation visit:
BLAST Meeting Dates wordanddeed.org/bikeathon-canada or wordanddeed.org/bikeathon-usa.
Sept. 8 & 22 Jan. 5 & 19
Oct. 6 & 20 Feb. 2 & 16
Nov. 3 & 17 Mar. 2, 16 & 30
Dec. 1 Apr. 13 & 27
5:30-6:15 -> Dinner
6:15-8:00 -> Children’s Camp
6:15-8:15 -> GEMS & Cadets
6:45 –7:45->Adult Study“Jesus Calls His First Disciples” (Matthew 4:18-22) “The King is Dead” (2 Samuel 1)
How does the Bible answer the question, “Wouldn’t the church be better off with What are the two similar, but different, questions that the books of 1 & 2 Samuel are
more celebrities?” centered around?
What were some of the methods for catching fish in that day? Why did Israel want a king so badly?
What did following Jesus mean for these first disciples? 1. The _____________________ of Saul’s death
(1) It meant to ___________________ Jesus How was Saul disobedient to God in his treatment of the Amalekites?
(2) It meant to _______________________ to Jesus What is there about this man’s story that doesn’t add up?
(3) It meant to _______________________ Jesus 2. The _____________________________ to Saul’s death
David responds to the news of Saul’s death in 2 ways:
How do each of these 3 areas apply to your life as a Christian? (1) With _______________________________
(1) Watching Jesus
(2) With _______________________________
(2) Listening to Jesus
Is it appropriate that Christians lament and grieve? Why or why not?
(3) Imitating Jesus
Why does David execute justice on this man?
What is meant by the phrase “effectual call”?
How does this passage teach us that Jesus is the King we need?
How does the effectual call relate to your life as a believer?You can also read
