Sunday, January 15, 2017

TODAY:NEXT WEEK:

NURSERY:AMCarolyn Gradert, Lexi ZomermaandAftan Koopmans, Cassady Dekkers

PMDeb Kramer, Kortnie BonnemaMarlene De Weerd, Treyton Bonnema

USHERS:Arlin De Weerd, Lyle De Wit, Les DorhoutKevin Eisma, Doug Faber, Eric Faber

GREETERS & COFFEE SERVERS:

Nate & Angela Kuperus(4 doz cookies)Willard & Donna Koopmans

Don & Marie Mulder (4 doz cookies)Mike & Deb Kramer

ORGANIST: AM Donna KoopmansCelia Ten Napel

PM Susan De JongSara Hulshof

LIBRARIAN:AMWanetta Vander PlasJan Fedders

OFFERING:AMChristian EducationBuilding Fund

PM Christian EducationBuilding Fund

Verla Van Sloten's mother is in the Orange City hospital and may be called home to glory in the coming days. Keep Verla and Don and the family in your prayers.

Continue to pray for Beth Faber, for relief from the pain she has been experiencing and that doctors can give her some answers.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WELCOME UNITY CHRISTIAN KNIGHTSOUNDS THIS EVENING

--TEAM TEN NAPEL still has available some 2017 God’s Creation calendars. If interested, contact Susan,

$10 each and profits go to Relay for Life 2017. Thank you for your support!!

--CORNERSTONE PRISON CHURCH is asking for donations of yarn. The inmates at the South Dakota State Penitentiary have the opportunity to knit hats for children in need. The prison does not provide the yarn, so we ask churches and individuals to help with this important ministry. Yarn can be dropped off in the office at First Reformed Church, Sioux Center. Thank you for your generosity.

--BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS:Please put any bulletin announcements in Pam De Wit’s Church mailbox or via email () by NOON on Thursday, January 19. Thank You.

--IRETON CRC CHURCH DIRECTORY 2017updates are being added. Please forward any new addresses, cell phone #’s or email addresses to Pam ()TODAY. Thank You!

--ICS FISHING TOURNAMENT - Join us for a winter family fundraiser!Ireton Christian School is hosting an ice fishing tournament on January 21, 2017 on Emerson Bay, West Lake Okoboji. Adult prizes will be given to the most weight in pan fish caught, youth prizes will be a general drawing. Entrance fees are Adults - $25 in advance and $30 same day; Youth (under 16 yrs old) - $10 in advance and $15 same day. The following will be available at the Christian Life Center at Camp Okoboji: parking, registration, weigh station, coffee, soups, cinnamon rolls, restrooms and a fish cleaning station on site.This is a family fun event, so invite your friends and relatives of all ages and skill! There are registration forms in the back of church for more information and instructions on how to register. For any questions, please contact Mary Hooyer at or 712-540-3019.

--SIOUXLAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITYis accepting partner family applications for our homeownership program for a home in Sioux Center. Application forms are available at the Sioux Center Library, Sioux Center City Office and online at Completed applications are to be returned by February 10 to Siouxland Habitat for Humanity, 1335 Valley Drive, Rock Valley, IA 51247. If you have questions, please contact Kurt Franje,712-476-2804or emailkfranje@ siouxlandhabitat.org.

--UNITY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL IS SEEKING A JV BOYS SOCCER COACHfor spring 2017.

If you are interested, please contact Terry Schouten at or call the school at

712-737-4114.

--PRIME RIB SWEETHEART / SINGLES SUPPER - Save the Date! You are invited to a Prime Rib Sweetheart/Singles Supper on Wednesday, February 15 at 6:30 at our church! Please join us for some great food, fun, and fellowship! Hosted by the Youth Group. Free-will offering will go towards our summer trip to Rocky Mountain High. More details to come and be looking for a sign-up sheet on the back table. Would love to see everyone there!

--IRETON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WILL BE HOSTING their soup supper and bake sale on

Monday, January 23. We are serving soups: chili, potato and chicken. Taverns, hotdogs. Pie and Ice Cream. Located at Ireton Christian school serving from 5-7pm. Free will donation.

--ATLAS ORANGE CITY AREA WILL HOST PIZZA RANCH TIP NIGHTon Monday, January 23 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. to honor the recipients of the sixth annual ATLAS Discipleship Award. All of the proceeds will be split between the three recipients of the award, which are American Reformed Food Pantry, Orange City Sack Pack Program and Awakening Grace. This award, in memory of ATLAS’s past mentor coordinator JoEllen Kauk, recognizes three individuals or organizations who have been giving of themselves in service to our community by Helping the Hurting, Equipping Believers, or Uniting the Community, the core principles of ATLAS. Please join us in honoring these ministries!

--ANNUAL SOUP / SANDWICH / DESSERT SUPPER will be held by the sophomore class of UnityChristian High School on Tuesday, January 24 in the cafeteria, serving from 4:45-7:00 p.m. Free-will donation.

--MINNIKOTA YOUTH WINTER RETREAT 2017 - The Annual MIK Youth Winter Retreat will be held at Swan Lake outside Viborg, SD from Feb 17-19. The theme is "Just Be"with speaker Pastor Fuzz Floyd and Praise Team Ariel Gomes + Friends.Deadline for registrations is Jan 25. There is a limit of registrations that will be taken this year due to constructions onsite. Registrations are available from your Youth Leaders or for more info contact Lee De Groot 712-470-4244 or .

WORSHIP SERVICE CALENDAR

SundayJanuary 159:30 AMWorship Service

10:45 AMSunday School / Catechism

6:00 PMWorship Service with Knightsounds

WednesdayJanuary 187:00 PMLadies Bible Study

7:00 PMMen’s Bible Study

ThursdayJanuary 197:00 PMMen’s Bible Study