Sunday, May 31, 2015
TODAY: NEXT SUNDAY:
NURSERY: Jan Fedders, Olivia Fedders Jennifer Miedema, Treyton Bonnema
Cinda Faber, Paige Fedders Beth Faber, Erin Miedema
USHERS: Dave Statema, Jeff Statema, Don Van Sloten Brady Van Sloten, Benjy Weida. Ryan Zomermaand
GREETERS & COFFEE SERVERS:
Gerald & Rhonda Postma (4 doz cookies) Randy & Tammy Sieck
Marlin & Leah Schoonhoven (4 doz cookies) Doug & Susan Ten Napel
ORGANIST / PIANIST: AM Shirley Ten Napel Shirley Ten Napel
PM Pam De Wit Celia Ten Napel
LIBRARIAN: AM Wanetta Vander Plas Jan Fedders
OFFERING: AM Dordt College Christian Education
PM Dordt College Christian Education
PRAYER FOR:
· Sadie De Vries and Gert Mulder who are under Hospice Care—and their families.
· Please pray for Gilbert, Jack, Jason, Earl, Tim and Sylvia, Dick, Kory, Megan, Joanne, Deb and all the elderly.
OUR SYMPATHY to the family of Betty Juffer who passed away on Sunday, May 24.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
--QUESTIONNAIRE - Reminder to hand in your questionnaire, if you haven’t already done so. Please have them back by TODAY. A basket is on the back table to put them in. Questionnaire will help search committee and also help perspective pastors evaluate our church.
--HILLCREST SERVICE will be Monday, June 1 at 6:30 pm.
Art Hamming*, Tim Bonnema, Shirley Ten Napel, Daryl Byker, Ryan Zomermaand, Nelma Byker,
Howard Hulshof, Youth Group. (Chairman is requested to call Hillcrest (551-1074) before 9 A.M. on the morning of your service to remind them that your group will be there in the evening.)
--EVERYONE’S HELP NEEDED: Please keep open this week Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights, as we will be possibly shingling the parsonage.We do realize there are many other things going on this week (school cleaning etc) but we feel that if we push it off longer we will run into vacations etc. If it is happening we will send out a call-em-all with more details.Thanks in advance.
--THE NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) SUPPORT GROUP will meet in the Fireside Room of Central Reformed Church in Sioux Center from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2. We will see a new documentary film that tells the stories of three people with psychotic mental illness. Individuals and family members coping with mental illness are invited to join us. For information call Shirley Matheis 722-4462.
--NEWSLETTER ITEMS - Please have items for the newsletter to Pam by Tuesday, June 2.
Thank You.
--BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS:Please put any bulletin announcements in Pam De Wit’s Church mailbox or via email () by NOON on Thursday, June 4. Thank You.
--FROM THE COUNCIL - Just a reminder to our whole congregation about next weeks barbeque, June 7 for Pastor Bob and his family. We are excited that he will be leading us and we look forward to growing together as a church. Please help us welcome him to our church family by attending the barbeque. If able, please bring along a side-dish.The burgers, buns, and drinks will be provided.
--SUNDAY MORNING DRIVERS WANTED - Check the back table –If you signup—please call Chris on Saturday night. THANKS! To everyone who has helped already!!
--TRAINING CHRISTIANS TO EXERCISE JUSTICE – This week, Reverend Alexia Salvatierra, founder of he Faith-Rooted Organizing UnNetwork, describes what it looks like to do biblical justice and create equal opportunities for all, particularly when it comes to the issue of immigration. Go to KDCR, 88.5 FM on Sunday at 2:30 P.M. to listen to Crossroad Connection - a restorative justice ministry of Crossroad Bible Institute.
ADVANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
--RODS N’ RIDES CHURCH SERVICE - Bikers, classic car owners, and fellow worshippers are invited to participate in Rods N' Rides Church this summer! Enjoy a group ride and informal outdoor worship service, followed by optional noon meal/afternoon ride in NW Iowa.On Sunday, June 7, we’ll be leaving the Centre Mall parking lot in Sioux Center at 8 a.m. for a 10 a.m. service atSpirit Life Fellowship in Okoboji, a blessing of the bikes, barbecue lunch, and a ride around the lake. The route will go by way of Hospers, Sheldon, and Sibley.
--PRAYING FOR SYNOD - As the convening church of Synod 2015, First Christian Reformed Church of Sioux Center invites you to join them in praying for Synod.Join the Prayer Walk on Thursday,June 11at
4 p.m.Meet at Dordt's clock tower, rain or shine to receive instructions. Stop in the Terrace Prayer Room on the lower level of the Campus Center any time to pray from 8 am - 9 pm every day that Synod is in session. Prayer helps will be available.You may also attend group prayer times at 7:30 am - 8 am and 7 pm. If interested in volunteering or if you have any questions, contact Rachel Raih r at 722-3381. Volunteers are needed to serve in the Prayer Room during Synod to greet guests and to pray.Sign up at (website) or contact Rachel Raih r 722-3381 if interested.
--HOPE HAVEN TO HOLD ANNUAL FISIHING BENEFIT at Lake Francis Case, Ft. Randall Dam on Friday, June 12, rain or shine. Registration fee is $60, which includes evening meal, entry gift, and eligibility for weigh-in prize categories. All proceeds will benefit the Hope Haven. Registration is due by June 11. For more information and to register, visit www.hopehaven.org or call Missy at (712) 476-3174. Come enjoy a day of food, friends, fellowship, and fishing!"
--RISEFEST 2015 is one for the record books with two days of mainstage entertainment featuring Newsboys, Matthew West, Jason Gray, Rend Collective, Sidewalk Prophets, Rhett Walker Band, Mark Schultz, Ginny Owens, Remedy Drive, and more! Seminars, Kids Zone, ROTR Youth Tent; there’s something for everyone at RiseFest. Get your RiseFest tickets now at www.riseministries.com.Through the month of May, take advantage of the last group special of $25 when you buy 10 or more. Kids 10 and under are free. See you at RiseFest,
June 19 and 20, Father’s Day weekend in Sheldon, Iowa!
--IRETON COMMUNITY VBS PROGRAM, EVERST, will be held August 3 - 6 (6:00 - 8:30 p.m.) at the
First Reformed Church this year. We are needing coffee cans (all sizes) empty (cleaned and dried) gallon
milk jugs, so start saving those for us as well! There is a collection container available for these items in the back of church. Thanks!
--YOUNG PEOPLE’S MISSION PROJECT - The young people will be going to Denver to work with
Craig Broek as a mission project later this summer. We will be leaving Wednesday, August 12 and coming home on Sunday, August 16. We will return late on Sunday night or early Monday am. We will be driving and pulling 2 campers and bringing along some tents to stay in. We will also be providing some of our own meals. Anyone from the congregation is invited to go along. Contact Sara H or Angie Z for more information and for the name/number to reserve your own campsite. If you would like other accommodations, you will have to contact Craig Broek.
COMMUNION SCHEDULE 2015
July 12, Sept 13, Oct 25 (Reformation Day PM), Nov 1 (Advent)
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday, May 31 9:30 AM Worship Service
6:00 PM Worship Service
Monday, June 1 6:30 PM Hillcrest Service