The Sibley Christian Reformed Church invites you to the concert of the Gospel Gold Quartet on Sunday, October 15. 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in the Christian Reformed Church. Gospel Gold is a traditional four part male quartet from Sioux Falls, SD. The quartet was formed by experienced singers to promote and perform a variety of gospel music with a special focus on the old hymns and anthems of our faith. Invite your friends to join you and come to hear the message they will be giving.
The Brown Family Concert at Southwest MN Christian High School, Edgerton, MN - Friday, November 10, 2017 at 7:00pm. Their music is from the heart - family style, will include patriotic, praise and worship, and a few holiday selections.Please mark your calendars for an evening of soaking in the sounds of remembrance, joy, and celebration! Tickets are $10.00 in advance, $12.00 at the door. Please contact the school office to purchase tickets (1-507-442-4471).
A seminar--Policies, Statuses, and Lives of Immigrants & Refugees--will be hosted by New Roots Ministry onSaturday, October 21 from 10AM--2:15PM.It will be in the Community Room of theSioux Falls Ministry Center (225 E. 11th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104)Speakers will include Amon Eustache as the keynote speaker, and two people who share their personal experiences as refugees and with DACA--Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Learn, be inspired,and enjoy an ethnic meal!There isnocost!If able,please RSVP by October 17by calling or texting(605)376-6330. If you are unsure, no problem; just come!
CARATS IN THE CUPCAKE - Listen to the new episodes this month! What did Liz do now? Granny’s valuable family ring is lost among 500 chocolate cupcakes. Can Lucille and Liz find it before someone else accidentally bites into it? What will Granny do when she finds out? Subscribe for free at getkidscorner.com. Free Giveaway: Kids Corner’s “Know Your Bible Activity Book, Part 1!” Have fun as you learn about God’s big story!
THROUGH CHRIST ALONE - Our salvation comes in and through Jesus Christ, the only mediator we have to reconcile us with God. Join Groundwork as we explore 1Timothy 2:1-7 and 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 to explore the source of this Reformation teaching and recognize how our own thoughts and behaviors threaten to undermine it even today. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
CHURCH CALENDAR
Serving, Sunday, October 15, 2017
Children’s Worship Leader: Exodus- Emily H
Banner Carriers: Hadlee --- Kamryn
Greeters: Mary R, Tamra, Paige
Coffee Servers: Ron & Linda B---- Ken & Thelma H
Greeters: Harold & Ruth D ---- Doug & Laura VM
Ushers: Shawn H / Paul V
Nursery:Phyllis V & Dawson VM
Evening Nursery:
Offering:Wycliffe- Loren & Connie Runia
Librarian: Phyllis V
Sunday, October 15, 2017
9:30 AM Morning Worship ---- Children’s Worship
10:45 AM Sunday School
6:00 PM Evening Worship
Monday, October 16, 2017
Tuesday, October 17,2017
1:30 PM Sew & Sow at CHURCH
Wednesday,October 182017
6:00 AM Men's Breakfast Bible Study
7:00 PM Cadet meeting
Thursday, October 19, 2017
7:00PM Prayer & Sharetime this weekatPastor Bill VDH’s home
Friday, October 20, 2017
Advanced Notice
October 16- 7:00 PM- Evangelism Meeting at Willie and Ellen's
October 18- 5:30 PM – GEMS-Emily-devotions-food Barb B & Donna B
Badge night-make small boxes
October 22- 4:30 PM- YEAH Kickoff –at church
October 22- Evening Worship Service-appreciation as a churchto
Pastor Bill and Marge
Serving, Sunday, October 22, 2017
Children’s Worship Leader: The Ten Best Ways to Live --- Amy R
Banner Carriers: Coen --- Kensi
Greeters: Audrey, Curtis V, Alex
Coffee Servers: Jim & Sherri I ---- Dennis & Phyllis B
Greeters:Elmer & Nelva H ----- Brad & Michele VM
Ushers: Shawn H / Paul V
Nursery:Karen B & Andrew M
Evening Nursery: Amy R & Brielle V
Offering: Worthington Christian School
Librarian: Phyllis V
Congregational Announcements
PROFESSION OF FAITH – With great joy the council heard the profession of faith of Matthew Hibma at their meeting on Monday evening, October 2, 2017. With thanks to God the council unanimously approved Matt’s request to publicly profess his faith among God’s people at the Ocheyedan Christian Reformed Church. We anticipate hearing Matt’s public profession of faith in our morning service of Worship this morning, October 15, 2017.
FALL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING – The council invites the members of the congregation to the fall congregational meeting to be held, the Lord willing, on Monday evening, November 20, 2017 at 7:00 pm in the fellowship hall. At this meeting the council’s proposed budget for 2018 will be presented, explained, discussed and voted upon. Copies of the proposed budget will be distributed in the mailboxes in the next few weeks.
On October 22,after the evening service,we will have a social time to show our appreciation as a churchto Pastor Bill and Marge.Ice cream with apple crisp and browniesundaes will be provided.
BENEFIT SOUP, SANDWICHES, AND DESSERT SUPPER AND SILENT AUCTION: A special benefit supper and silent auction will be held on Friday evening, October 27, 2017 from 5 pm – 7 pm to help Larry and Sam Hoekstra with their mounting expenses following their motorcycle accident. This Ocheyedan Community Benefit event will be held at the Town Hall and is being coordinated through a united effort of all the churches in town. Carry-outs are welcome for those who wish to bring a field supper to the harvesters. The menu will include soup (vegetable beef, chicken noodle and chili), sandwiches (ham or cheese); and assorted deserts. If possible, please bring your own containers for carry-out orders. If you have any new items or services to contribute to the silent auction please contact Pastor Steve Swenson, at 712-260-6700.
SOUP AND DESSERT MAKERS BEING SOUGHT: Our church is being asked to provide the following soups and desserts for the October 27, 2017 benefit dinner and auction for Larry and Sam Hoekstra: three (3) gallons of chicken noodle Soup (recipe of your choice); three (3) gallons of chili (recipe of your choice); and nine (9) 9x13 pans of dessert and/or pies. If you are able to help with donating some soup or a dessert please see the sign-up sheets in the narthex beginning today. Thanks!
Your Peter Fish needs to be brought back to church by November 5, 2017 even if you do not have any money in them. We need them back so we can use them again another year. Thank You
World Hunger Sunday - World Renew invites you to join us in changing the story for communities around the world. Through daily devotions and activities, you can gather with your family to learn how God is moving families beyond poverty, hunger, and oppression, and equipping them with skills to succeed. Join us on November 5 for this year’s World Hunger Sunday!
REFORMATION SUNDAY AT DORDT COLLEGE:Congregations of Classis Heartland & Iakota are warmly invited to a combined worship service commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. Join us Sunday, October 29 @3:00pm.Please note the change in venue—Dordt College’s BJ Haan Auditorium in Sioux Center, IA. The service will include music by area high school choirs and a brass quintet, an expository reading by Dr. James C. Schaap, a video chronicling God’s diverse classical efforts, a sermon by Pastor John Lee, communion hosted by the councils of First and Hope CRC's of Hull. Offerings will be taken for Resonate Global Mission. Livestream is planned. To Christ alone be the glory!
Reformation Sunday - In the 500 years since the Reformation, the Bible hasn’t changed—and we still have a calling as Christians like our brothers and sisters from so long ago. Resonate Global Mission works with our church to spread the word of God around the world, and on Sunday, October 29, we will join many other Christian Reformed churches in taking an offering for Resonate. Please prayerfully consider giving through this church offering. For more information about Resonate, visit
The YEAH Youth Group will have our kickoff event with pizza and games Sunday, October 22 at 4:30pm at church. We would like to invite all youth grades 8th-12th to join. Friends are welcome! Please RSVP by Saturday, October 21 to Sara via text/call 712-330-4721 or email . Hope to see you there!
The Western Christian FFA club will be hosting their 3rd Annual Farmer Feed at Saturday,October 21st! They will be serving burgers, chips, cookies and a drink from 11-2 at the following elevators: Hartog Elevator in Sanborn, Ag Partners in Sheldon, Hull Coop and Hull Feed & Produce, the Doon Elevator, and Cooperative Farmers Elevator in Rock Valley. Thank you for your support! We look forward to serving you! Donations are welcome
Western Christian High School will be hosting a presentation by Dr. Terry Mortenson from "Answers in Genesis" onMonday, October 23 at 9 a.m.in the Western Christian Event Center. Dr. Mortenson will present his view on the flood during the time of Noah. This presentation is open to the public.
The Worthington Christian School will again be selling Dutch Apple Pies made by Kia Nystrom for $15 each. Pre-orders may be placed by contacting the school at 376-4861. Pies may be picked up at the WCS Sip-n-Shop Boutique on Nov. 11th, unless other arrangements are made. Only 100 pies will be made, so order early!
The Worthington Christian School invites you to attend our annual freewill donation Soup Supper on Thursday, October 19th.WCSappreciates your supportand welcomes you fora time of dining and fellowship. Join us for a variety of delicious homemade soups, pie/desserts, and pulled pork sandwiches. Take-out meals will also be available. Serving from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at 1770 Eleanor Street, Worthington, MN.
Remember the Food Resource Bank. Just designate a few bushels of corn or beans for the Ocheyedan CRC Food Resource Bank. It will be greatly appreciated, especially by some 3rd world people that receive help to grow their own crops because you thought enough to help them out. Thank You
Volunteer for MOPS! There are brightly coloredsheets of paper in the fellowship hall for potential volunteers to take home and compare with their calendars. MOPS needs volunteers who love small children and want to better the world by supporting young mothers.We meet the 1stand 3rdWednesdays of the school year months at Lakeside Church from9:30 to 11 a.m.