Sunday, March 13, 2016
TODAY:NEXT SUNDAY:
NURSERY: AM Sara Hulshof, Connor WeidaMarlene De Weerd, Breanna Bonnema
PM Mandy Bonnema, Jordan DavelaarMary Hooyer, Paige Fedders
USHERS: GEMS / CadetsKameron Gradert, Art Hamming, Josh Hooyer
GREETERS & COFFEE SERVERS:
GEMS(4 doz cookies)Brad & Sheila Dekkers
CADETS (4 doz cookies)Brandon & Kayla Dekkers
ORGANIST / PIANIST: AM Donna Koopmans Donna Koopmans
PM Tammy Sieck Celia Ten Napel
LIBRARIAN: AM Wanetta Vander Plas Jan Fedders
OFFERING: AM GEMS – Local Christian Education
PM GEMS – Home OfficeChristian Education
PRAYER FOR:
• Bob Eisma who will be having surgery on his leg, this week Tuesday at Mayo Clinic.
- Gilbert, Jason, Tim and Sylvia, Kory, Megan, Deb and all the elderly.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES to Alfred J De Jong who will be celebrating his 91st birthday on Monday, March 14. May God continue to care for and bless you in the coming year.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
--COMBINED GEMS AND CADET SUNDAY is being held today,
--SIOUXLAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY is accepting partner family applications for our homeownership program for a home to be rehabbed in Ireton. Application forms are available at the Ireton City Office or our Rock Valley office. Completed applications are to be returned by Tuesday, March 15 to Siouxland Habitat for Humanity, 1335 Valley Drive, Rock Valley, IA 51247. If you have questions, please contact Kurt Franje, 712-476-2804 or email .
--UNITY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL’S SPRING PLAY, "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" will be presented on March 17,18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Unity Christian Knight Center. Tickets are $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for Pre-K through college. Since we have numbered seats in the Knight Center, it is very important when you call for tickets that you are sure about the number of tickets you need. There will be plenty of seats for each night and all the seats are excellent for sight and sound. You can call for reserved tickets to Unity (737-4114) or stop by the UCHS office.
--CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SERVICE AUCTION is Friday, March 18 at 7:00 pm at the Ireton Christian School. Donations slips were due last Sunday. If you haven't turned yours in yet, please do so! A preliminary list of donations was put in your mailbox. We have a great list so far, so keep them coming! If you would like, you can email your donation to and it will get added to the list. Thanks and hope to see you there!
--YPS SELLING SUBS / SANDWICHES - It is that time of year for YPS selling Subs/Sandwiches. We will be selling them through April 3. If you do not get contacted and would like some subs/sandwiches please let Angie Zomermaand/Sara Hulshof know. We will be making and delivering them on April 20.
--BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: Please put any bulletin announcements in Pam De Wit’s Church mailbox or via email () by NOON on Thursday, March 17. Thank You.
--SUNDAY MORNING DRIVERS WANTED - Check the back table –If you signup—please call Chris on Saturday night. THANKS! To everyone who has helped already!!
--JUSTICE FOR ALL is in need of large furniture items such as beds, dressers, tables and chairs, couches, and recliners as well as smaller items like appliances and household goods. We have semi loads going to Grace Reigns in Colorado City, Mississippi Christian Family Services in Rolling Fork, MS and Appalachia Reach Out in Inez, KY in the near future and we would love to fill the needs that they’ve expressed. Our drop off room is located at 1335 Valley Drive, Rock Valley and is open 24 M-F and 8-noon on Saturday. Please call (712)476-2804 with any questions.
ADVANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
--IRETON AREA MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST will be held at 6:00 am at the Ireton First Reformed Church on Tuesday March 22. The service will conclude before 7:00 am.
--UNITY CHRISTIAN WILL BE HOSTING THE JUNIOR HIGH BAND FESTIVAL on the evening of Tuesday, March 22 at 7:00 p.m. Christian schools participating include Ireton, Sioux Center, Orange City, and Sheldon. Come enjoy an evening of band music presented by these junior high students and a guest performance by the Unity Christian Band.
--GRANDPARENTS AND SENIOR FRIENDS OF UNITY CHRISTIAN are invited to coffee and chapel with Mr. Dykstra on Tuesday, March 22. Come at 9:20 a.m. and stay for the 10:00-10:30 chapel. This is a chance to visit and have informal conversation with Mr. Dykstra about our school, and then worship with our students in chapel as they praise God for His faithfulness. This is not replacing Freshman Grandparent Day, which will be held in the spring.
--FIRST ANNUAL MINISTRY VISION DINNER to be held at the Inspiration Hills Main Lodge on Tuesday, March 29 at 6:00 pm. If you love Inspiration Hills, please join us for a night of fun, worship, prayer, and information as we tell ministry stories and seek the wisdom and direction of the Holy Spirit for this year and beyond. Please plan to join us for this FREE event by RSVP to or calling 712-986-5193 by Tuesday, March 22.
WORSHIP SERVICES CALENDAR
March 20 9:30AMGale Tien
6:30PM Gale Tien
March 247:30PMPastor Al Kuiper - Maundy Thursday (Communion)
March 27 AMGale Tien (Easter Sunrise Service)
8:00 AM to 9:00 AMEaster Breakfast
9:30 AMGale Tien
PMNo Worship Service
2016 COMMUNION SCHEDULE
March 24 (Maundy Thursday), May 15 (Pentecost), July 10, Sept 11 & Nov 27 (1st Sunday of Advent).
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday, March 139:30 AMWorship Service
10:45 AMSunday School / Catechism
6:00 PMWorship Service
Friday, March 18 7:00 PMChristian Education Service Auction at ICS gym