IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH February 8 , 2015
601 UNION AVENUE , PO BOX 114 SHELDON , IA
712-324-452 3 E-mail: Website: www.immanuelcrcsheldon.wordpress.com
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
SHELDON CHRISTIAN:
· Make plans to join us for Sheldon Christian School's Annual Winter Auction on Friday, February 27. Come enjoy a pork loin sandwich supper beginning at 5:00 p.m. followed by the auction starting at 6:30 p.m. We will also have baked goods and promotion items for sale from 3:30-7:30 p.m.
UNITY:
· Enjoy an evening out - proceeds go to Nicaragua team. If you are looking for a babysitter so you and your sweetheart can celebrate Valentine's Day, Unity Christian's Nicaragua Trip team members are offering babysitting services on Saturday, February 14 from 5:00pm-9:00pm in two locations. You can either bring your kids to Unity in Orange City or to Faith CRC in Sioux Center. We ask that you RSVP by Thursday, February 12 to Rhonda Van Donge at or 441-3722. We will have games planned, activities for the kids, and pizza for supper. The cost is freewill donation, with the proceeds (minus the pizza for supper) going toward our trip this summer.
WESTERN:
· Parent-Teacher conferences at Western Christian High School will be held Thursday, February 26 from 6:00 - 7:30pm. No appointments necessary.
· Western Christian High School will hold its Mid-Year Society meeting on Thursday, February 26 at 7:30pm in the cafeteria.
Make your Valentine night special. Our Savior Lutheran Church is offering babysitting for your date night, February 14 from 6:00 - 8pm. Due to limited space we request that you call Sonja at 712-324-9790 for reservations by February 7. Cost: free will donation. Location: 1225 S. 2nd Ave, Sheldon.
All single young adults who enjoy studying the Bible, participating in planned and spur of the moment events, are invited and welcomed at the next Young Adult Christian Singles event. Fellowship, food, and fun begins at 7:00pm on Saturday, February 14 at Northwestern Bank in Orange City. Contact Dave and Renae Vander Schaaf for more information at 712-737-8313 or .
Keri Kamphoff is a member of “Colleges Against Cancer”. She is raising money for their Relay for Life event. Luminaries are $10.00 if you wish to purchase one for someone fighting cancer. Checks can go to The American Cancer Society and be placed in the Kamphoff’s mailbox. She will decorate the luminaries for you! The date for their event is February 22. Thanks for considering supporting her in this event!
Save the Date! Cornerstone Prison Church Council, Board and Congregation would like to invite you to the Annual Benefit Banquet to be held on Monday, April 13 at Trinity Christian Reformed Church in Rock Valley, IA. Doors will open at 6:00pm and the meal will be served at 6:30pm. Enjoy an evening of fun, food, and fellowship as we listen to Kempers Quartet perform and hear how God is working in hearts and lives of inmates in the South Dakota State Penitentiary! To reserve your spot call Trinity CRC at 712-476-5292 or go to our website www.cornerstonepcsd.org.
Bringing Church to the Streets - This week, Nate Bull, director of Vanguard Street Ministry, explains why sharing the Gospel with all people means bringing Jesus’ hands and feet to the places outside our comfort zones. Go to www.cbi.tv to watch this week’s Crossroad Connection!
Groundwork: LOVE GOD - How is a loving God both like and unlike other loves in our lives? Together, let’s dig into what Jesus means in Matthew 22 when he says the first and greatest commandment is to love God with everything we have. Join us each week: subscribe for free weekly email notifications at ListenToGroundwork.com or visit GroundworkOnline.com to find a local radio station or listen now.
Kids’ Corner: MERCY ME! - When Liz crashes Grandpa’s tractor, he learns a lesson about forgiveness. Follow the Kids Corner adventures of Liz and his pals every week: subscribe for free at getkidscorner.com. Find more great resources for kids and parents at kidscorner.net.
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Cycle to End P overty! Registration is now open for the 10th anniversary ride of the Sea to Sea Bicycle Tour. Join other cyclists this summer for a 6-day ride in Ontario or a 10-day ride in Alberta and raise money for the fight against poverty. Proceeds will fund ministry by World Renew, Partners Worldwide, International Justice Mission, and local poverty initiatives in communities along the route. Volunteers are also urgently needed to assist with both rides. For information or to register, visit seatosea.org.
FREE WEBINAR - Join us February 18 when Duane Kelderman presents "Five Factors of Significant Change". This webinar explores five factors that are present in virtually every instance of deep change. Understanding them can help leaders to see whether they are leading in ways that can maximize chances for significant change. For details and registration for this free, one-hour event visit crcna.org/webinars
Serve and Learn in Egypt - Come see the pyramids of Giza along with other ancient sites of Egypt—all while serving God’s people. CRWM’s service and learning team to Egypt will take place from April 27-May 7. You can sign up at crwm.org/EgyptSALT.
Madagascar Needs Teachers - There are 600 Christian schools run by the FKJM church on the beautiful and friendly island of Madagascar. Spend a year or two teaching English to students in Antananarivo City. Visit crwm.org/serve for more information or to see the next step in applying.
TEACH ENGLISH IN KYRGYZSTAN - Model a Christ-like life to young students coming from nominal Muslim backgrounds as you teach English and lead various school projects and extra-curricular activities in this south Asian country. This partially funded volunteer postition begins August 2015. Details can be found at www.crwm.org, or contact .
ARE YOU A GREAT STORY TELLER/WRITER? Come support World Renew's Cambodia Country Consultant (who has limited English language writing skills) by writing or editing proposals, reports, newsletters and stories of transformation into proper and creative English. This exciting volunteer opportunity includes visits to ministry sites within Cambodia to meet WR partners. Information available at www.worldrenew.net or .