FIRST REFORMED ANNOUNCEMENTS – April 1, 2018

Budget Report:2018 Budget $263,918.00

Monthly Budget 21,993.17

March Offering 16,733.02

Year to Date 56,583.88

YTD Standing (9,395.63)

Prayer Request Please be in prayer for the “At The Well” Ministry team as they serve in the name of Christ, the Women of the South Dakota prison in Pierre, April 6-8. Richard Schwanke is part of the ministy team.

Church Membership Classes will be led by Pastor Verlyn April 8, 15, 22 and 29. These classes are open to all ages and will be held in Jen’s office during the Sunday School time. Join us if you would like to learn about making profession of faith. Already a member but wish to know more about what that means? We would love to have you join us as well!

A Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, April 8 following worship for the purpose of voting on the recommendation of the Search Team and Consistory to extend a call to Pastor Verlyn.

April Missionaries: Brian & Donna Renes, 238 4th Avenue SE, Sioux Center, IA 51250

NURSING HOME RESIDENTS:

Whispering Heights: Gert Huisman, Verna Boer, Tillie Helgerson, Tilda Van Berkum, Clarence Vander Sanden, Arlene Wissink, Pete Moerman, Marlys Groeneweg, Adriana Dykstra, Faye Gort. Fellowship Village in Inwood: Jean Hubers; Hudson Care Center: Mary Boer. Rock Rapids Health Center: Henrietta Van Roekel; The Inn on Westport in Sioux Falls, SD: Ruth Joffer.

CHURCH SUPPORTED MISSIONARIES:

Brian and Elizabeth Bruxvoort in AK; Roger and Karen Van Otterloo in Kenya; Amy and Seung Kim in Bangladesh; Dave and Char Alexander in Taiwan; Tom and Aichatou Johnson in Niger; Lowell & Connie Ten Clay at Winnebago Reformed Church; Harry and Pat Miersma in Dallas; Dick and Donna Swart in Ethiopia; Brian and Donna Renes in Sioux Center.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Siouxland Habitat for Humanityis accepting partner family applications for our homeownership program for a future home inHull. Application forms are available at the Hull City Office, Hull Library and online at Completed applications are due by April 20.A meeting will be held April 10 at the Hull Library from 5:30-6:30 to provide information and answer questions.If you have questions, please contact Kurt Franje,712-476-2804or .

All women and girls are invited toNight to Shine & Sparkleat Trinity CRC on April 12. Doors will open at 5:00 pm will multiple vendors to shop from and a light meal will be served. The event speaker, Image Truth, will share a message of hope, truth and beautiful freedom to girls & women and their closets. Tickets are on sale now for $15 each and can be purchased by calling or texting(712) 449-8150or

HomeDedication -Please join us on Saturday, April 21, 11:00am to give thanks to God and ask for His blessing on this Siouxland Habitat for Humanity Home and the Garcia family. The home is located at 844 8th Ave. NW in Sioux Center. Refreshments will follow a short program, and everyone is welcome!

Thanks to those who purchased an Easter Lily in memory/honor of a loved one; please pick up a Lily following the worship service.

From:In Memory/Honor of:

Katheron Middle & familyGeorge & Doug Middle

Jeanette Van OortAl Van Oort

Mr. & Mrs. Case Van Oort

Mr. & Mrs. John Bobeldyke

Freida Vander SluisJim Vander Sluis

Marian, Arlan & Alma VerburgRich Verburg

Jeff & Carla Koldenhoven familyJim Humme

Geraldine Koldenhoven

Laurie BaatzFrancis & Wilma Baatz

Lucy YmkerFred Ymker

Dave & Sonja BliekBert & Grace Bliek

John & Nellie Driesen

Lambert & Hattie Ymker

John & Marie Van Olst

Rick & Sandi Koldenhoven familyHarold & Ida Kreykes

Geraldine Koldenhoven

Dave De Zeeuw

Gerrit & Marilyn Van HollandWilliam & Bernice Schoep

Hannes & Grace Van Holland

Amber Vonk & familyEzra Vonk

Chuck & Sandy Ver SteegGilbert & Alvina De Zeeuw

Mr. & Mrs. Ted Ver Steeg

Harold McAdams

Pastor Verlyn & Sue BooneKaren Mol

Edward & Esther Boone

In honor of: Cliff Mol

Cal & Jane Ver MulmLeonard & Mabel Ver Mulm