The Sibley Christian Reformed Church invites you to the concert of The Klassens which will be given on Sunday afternoon, April 22, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. in the Christian Reformed Church. The Klassens are a family group from Worthington, MN who started singing Southern Gospel music together in early 2016. Invited your friends to join you and come to hear the message they will be giving.
Justice for All is looking for a new office manager. The highest qualification for the person filling this position would be someone who loves the Lord, loves serving others, especially those JFA ministry is called to serve, and is knowledgeable or willing to learn about Christian Community Development. This is a part-time position of 20 hours per week. The hours are flexible, and we are looking for help during the hours of 9 AM and 3 PM. We are looking for a detailed oriented, service minded, and hard working individual to work with our team. If you are interested, please contact Joe Vander Zee at JFA, 712-476-2804 or
ATTENTIONtheBible League international Spring Salad Luncheonis scheduled for Monday May 7, 2018 at 11:30 at the 1st Christian Reformed Church of Orange City Iowa 408 Arizona Ave. S.W. Come learn about the work of Bible League in Latin America and enjoy the music of the Siouxland Women’s Chorus.You are asked to bring a salad for every two people to share.Drinks will be provided. Please give thisprayerfulconsideration. It would be so GREAT to have a large group come together to support the work of Bible League International
Cherish House Baby Bottle Campaign – Once again we plan on participating in the Cherish House’s Baby Bottle Campaign. The bottles will be distributed, D.V., on Mothers’ Day, May 13 and will be collected on Father’s Day, June 16.
All Volunteers – Volunteer Salad Luncheon - Sibley Specialty Care presents “Growing Together” on Thursday April 26 at 2:00 p.m.-Join us for a celebration in honor of your hard work and time you have devoted to being a volunteer at our facility. We greatly appreciate all that you do; we could not do it without you! Please stop by and be recognized. It will be an afternoon of fun, food, and learning about “The Evolution of a Northwest Iowa Garden” with Esther D’Agrosa. Thank you again volunteers for all you do.
On Sunday April 29 we will be taking an offering for Inspiration Hills. –This past summer the food and consumer safety inspector informed us that our walk-in cooler was no longer functioning at an acceptable level. They had been purchased used in 1975. Our ministry has grown and it is time to update the kitchen. While we are replacing the cooler and freezer, we need to remodel the kitchen at the same time. Volunteers and staff along with donated funds have provided a start to this project. A small addition has been added to the kitchen that will house the new walk-in cooler/freezer and additional storage space. Now, we need to buy the cooler/freezer and install lit before the camping season begins. The total cost for this project is $177,000. There is more information on the back bulletin board.
CHURCH CALENDAR
Serving, GEMSSunday, April 22, 2018
Children’s Worship Leader:The Good Shepherd & the Wolf – Amy R
Banner Carriers: Sadie ---- Hadlee
Greeters: Willie, Curtis, Olivia
Coffee Servers: Willie & Ellen B---- Ken & Rhonda W
Greeters: GEMS Girls
Ushers: Mark V / Doug VM
Nursery:Michele VM & Kyra V
Evening Nursery: Joyce VW & Annette B
Offering: GEMS International
Librarian: Mary R
Sunday,April 22, 2018
9:30 AM Morning Worship --- Children’s Worship
10:45 AM Sunday School
6:00 PM Evening Worship
Monday,April 23, 2018
Tuesday,April 24,2018
Wednesday, April 25,2018
6:00 AM Men's Breakfast Bible Study
6:00 PM GEMS Year End Banquet
Thursday, April 26, 2018
7:00PM Prayer & Sharetime at Rebecca E‘s home
Friday, April 27, 2018
Advanced Notice
April
Serving,Preparatory Sunday, April 29, 2018
Children’s Worship Leader:The Good Shepherd and
The Lord’s Supper (1-2) – Pam S
Banner Carriers:Wyatt ---- Elizabeth
Greeters: Mary R, Rhonda, Dawson
Coffee Servers:Ken & Rhonda W ---- Kevin & Tracy E
Greeters: Mike & Karen B ---- Paul & Phyllis V
Ushers: Mark V / Doug VM
Nursery:Cindy H & Olivia B
Evening Nursery:
Offering: Inspiration Hills
Librarian: Mary R
Congregational Announcements
Pastor’s Weekend Away-Last October we gave Pastor Bill and Marge a special Pastor’s Appreciation Gift of a weekend off. They used that gift this past weekend. They went to Kansas City, Missouri for the weekend (Friday- Monday) and enjoyed this precious gift with great gratitude in their hearts to God not only for such a special gift but also for the precious people who gave it to them. Please join Pastor Bill and Marge in thanking God for the working of His Holy Spirit among His people in Ocheyedan moving us all to express our love and support in this way.
GEMS Sunday – We look forward to sharing with the GEMS a special Service of Worship in our morning service this morning! The GEMS theme this season has been “In His Steps” based on 1 John 2:6 – Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.
GEMS Camp : Our GEMS group is in charge of the craft this year at camp and we could use a few people to help us teach the craft at camp. It would be May 31st -Thursday afternoon and all day Friday, June 1. This will be held at Camp Foster in Okobji, IA. Please let Laura Vander Meulen know if you would be interested in helping us out. THANKS!
Graduation pictures wanted: We will again be doing a display of our graduates. If you have an 8th grade, High School or college graduate please bring a picture by April 29th. If you have questions check with Audrey Runia or Michelle Van Heuvelen.
Western Christian High School is conducting their annual spring drive.
The Board of Directors has designated $30,000 from the Spring Drive to help reduce tuition for all students. The Board has also allocated up to $100,000 to renovate the new thrift store that Western Christian will be opening this summer. This will be a great source of additional revenue to support Christian Education. Currently about 1/3 of the funds have been raised. If you haven’t made a gift yet please consider making a gift soon as Western would like to conclude this drive by May 4. Thank you.
ADVANCE NOTICE: Congregational Meeting - Our annual spring congregational meeting to select Officers will be held, D.V. over Sunday, May 6, 2018. We anticipate that a time of voting on the nominees will be held following the morning service of worship after which we will be in recess until our evening service. During the evening service a season of selection will be observed in which the names of two (2) elders and two (2) deacons will be selected for service for three years 2017-2020.
Palm trees, rocks, an island mountain, & ...... a shipwreck!!! Yep Shipwrecked VBS is taking shape & we need LOTS of help at our decorating work nights. Join us on Wednesdays April 18 & 25 & Tuesdays May 1 & 8 at 6:30 at the old Ocheyedan Christian School building. Please bring any tools that might be helpful but we’ll have other supplies. If you have any questions please call Crystal at 507-360-7337.
Calling all Shipwreck mates!!! Shipwrecked VBS: Rescued for Jesus is coming on June 4-8 from 8:45-12:30 & we need lots of helpers. Please look at your schedules & sign up when you can, for a day or two or all week. Volunteer sign up sheets are in the fellowship hall. If you have any questions feel free to call Crystal at 507-360-7337.
NEEDED!!! -VBS-Vacation Bible School decorating supplies:
Need Lots of Plastic Bags Lots like Appliance boxes
Cardboard Tubes of varying sizes:
1. Lots of paper towel sizes
2. Lots like wrapping paper tubes
3. Some of a size in between wrapping paper tubes & carpet tubes
4. Lots of carpet tubes
LOTS of green card stock / cardboard /construction paper.
Brown packing paper used to fill boxes.
You are invited to a Community Women & Girls Brunch hosted by Relay for Life Team TEAM TRINITY at 9am Saturday, May 12, Trinity Lutheran Church, Sibley. After brunch a presentation entitled “Romance of Hats” will be given by Jan Stofferan, followed by door prizes. Rhubarb pies and Team Trinity crafts will be also be available. All proceeds donated to the American Cancer Society. Tickets are $7 and available at The Porch On Main or call Brenda Krahling @ 712-461-0687.
HEART OF GRACE - What’s wrong with Chamy? Why is she crying? Lucille finds out and learns a lesson about being a friend. Also listen to a favorite KC song! Subscribe for free at getkidscorner.com. Free Giveaway: Kids Corner’s “Know Your Bible Activity Book, Part 1!” Can you figure out all eleven Kids Corner Bible puzzles? Have fun as you learn about God’s big story!
JUSTICE, HEROES, AND JESUS - The pervasive nature of injustice can make our efforts to seek justice feels insignificant. Join Groundwork in studying Isaiah 1:11-17, Hebrews 7:23-8:2, Matthew 5:1-12, and Ephesians 1:18-23 to find confidence in our pursuit of justice by recognizing Christ as prophet, priest, and king. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork’s weekly emails for future episodes.