Upcoming Services of the Season We Anticipate, D.V
Hope Haven International presents “Rejoice! The Gift of Mobility” featuring Nashville recording artist Jill Miller on Tuesday, December 19 at 7 pm. Tickets are $15. A limited amount of VIP tickets are also available for $25 and include a meet and greet and premier seating. Tickets are on sale Friday, November 3 at the Washington Pavilion Box Office or through
The Christmas concert will also feature the Sioux Falls Christian School hand bell choir. Proceeds will go towards funding wheelchair sponsorships for an upcoming distribution trip to Vietnam in 2018.
JUSTICE FOR ALL is planning the 2018 Service and Learning Opportunities and would love to have you join one of the teams! These weeks are wonderful opportunities to serve others but also to experience and understand God’s Kingdom in new and important ways! Dates and places are : Harvest Hands Ministries, Juarez, MX – January 19-26 (must have passport and be signed up by Dec 15); JVMP Foundation, Jackson MS – February 10-16; Voice of Calvary Ministries, Jackson, MS - February 17-23; Houston Flood Relief – February 24-March 3; Grace Reigns, Colorado City UT – March 11-17. For more information please call JFA 712-476-2804 or email . There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, 6:30PM, JFA Ministry Center.
Upcoming Services of the Season – We anticipate, D.V.,
the following special times of worship in this Advent Season:
Sunday Evening, December 17– 6:00 PM –
Sunday School Christmas Program
Sunday Morning, December 24 – 9:30 AM – Preparatory Worship
Monday Morning, December 25 – 9:30 AM – Christmas Worship
Sunday Evening, December 31– 6:00 PM –
Old Year’s Night Service of Remembrance
BEYOND BELIEF - Liz and friends find themselves in Bethlehem reliving the Christmas story. Check out KC’s new Christmas coupon book for a great gift idea at
EVERLASTING FATHER - As Isaiah continues to describe the Messiah, he calls him “Everlasting Father.” Join Groundwork as we study Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 1:16-18, and John 14:1-11 to find out what this title would have meant to its original Israelite audience and why it really is an appropriate title for Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
CHURCH CALENDAR
Serving, Sunday, December 17, 2017
Children’s Worship Leader: The Shepherds Show the
Way to Bethlehem- Emily H
Banner Carriers: Evan --- Daniel
Greeters: Curtis V, Rhonda, Jonathan
Coffee Servers: Loren & Sue Z ---- Dennis & Phyllis B
Greeters: Joel & Barb B ---- Neal & Laura V
Ushers: Dennis H / Josh H
Nursery: Phyllis V & Andrew M
Evening Nursery: Pam S & Barb B
Offering: Bigelow- Asian/American Ministries
Librarian: Mary R
Sunday, December 17, 2017
9:30 AM Morning Worship
10:45 AM Sunday School –Christmas Program Practice
Worship Teams practice this morning
6:00 PM Evening Worship - Sunday School Christmas Program
Monday, December 18, 2017
7:00 PM Praise Team Choir Practice
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
6:00 AM Men's Breakfast Bible Study
7:00 PM Cadets ---Pizza Party
Thursday, December 21, 2017
7:00 PM Prayer & Share time this at Pete R‘s week
Friday, December 22, 2017
Advanced Notice
December 25- 9:30 AM- Christmas Day Morning Worship
Ushers: Dennis H / Josh H
Nursery: Amy R & Karen & Trent D
Offering: World Renew
Serving, Preparatory Sunday, December 24, 2017
Children’s Worship Leader: The Magi Show the Way to Bethlehem &
Meeting the Christ Child – Amy R
Banner Carriers: Annika --- Coen
Greeters: Greg, Tammy, Brielle
Coffee Servers: Dennis & Phyllis B ----James & Sherri I
Greeters: Mike & Karen B ----Paul & Phyllis V
Ushers: Dennis H / Josh H
Nursery: Laura V & Kyra V
Evening Nursery:
Offering: World Renew
Librarian: Mary R
Congregational Announcements
All children for the Christmas program should please be at the church at 5:40 tonight.
Church Books will close December 26, 2017.
Membership Transfer – At his request the record of membership of Mr. A. J. Weg has been transferred to First Reformed Church (RCA) of Sibley, Iowa. May the Lord continue to bless A. J. and his family within this fellowship of faith so that they continue to grow in his faith and may the Lord bless this fellowship of faith through A.J.’s active participation in the life of this fellowship of faith.
Re-Affirmation of Faith – Mr. Paul and Mrs. Deb Dorr met with the council this past Monday evening, December 4 and requested to become members of Ocheyedan Christian Reformed Church. After interviewing them and discussing with them the Scriptural teachings of salvation in Jesus Christ and our faith in Him, the council unanimously granted their request. We anticipate welcoming them through a service of re-affirmation of their faith in mid-January. Paul and Deb, we thank God for you and for how He continues to lead you in your faith journey. May you continue to be edified among us so that together we continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Pastor’s Retirement: The council, at their December 4, 2017 meeting, approved the Pastor’s request to retire effective August 31, 2018 with a farewell date of Sunday, August 19, 2018. August 20 – 31, 2018 will be vacation days.
Students preparing for ministry in the Christian Reformed Church from Classis Heartland may apply for aid to assist them in their study for the 2018-2019 academic years by contacting Rev. Loren Kotman; 1111 5th Street, Hull, IA 51239; (712) 439-1123; . The deadline is February 1, 2018.
Just a reminder if you have a bulletin announcement it needs to be in by Thursdays at noon. Thanks
Day of Encouragement (DOE) takes place on Saturday, February 3rd, 2018. Your Classical Education Committee (CEC) seeks to equip members of our Classis Heartland churches for leadership. This year, the CEC is making available a limited number of scholarships to cover registration costs. For details about DOE, see ‘Speakers & Sessions’ on the Dordt College webpage, or wait for published materials arriving shortly. For scholarship information, contact Mark Klompien by Friday, January 19th at (712) 463-2576 or .
Cards for Dawson Miller – Dawson Miller –the young man who has been worshipping with us whenever possible with the Dorr family- would be greatly encouraged to receive Christmas greetings from us while he is living at the group home in Peterson, Iowa. If you would like to send Dawson a cared his address is: Dawson Miller, c/o Midwest Christian Services, 4509 20th Avenue, Peterson, Iowa 51047. Thanks!
THANK YOU: We want to express our deep appreciation to all of you -our Ocheyedan Church family- for the many expressions of care and concern for me which we have received over the past couple of weeks. Thank you so much for the cards, visits, prayers and many other helpful and kind acts that you have done for us. Alvin & Mary Runia & Family
As we approach another holiday season we are again truly grateful for your commitment to the Luke Society. We consider Ocheyedan Christian Reformed Church to be an ally in bringing hope to this broken world. We are so thankful for your partnership and financial support which enables Luke Society directors to use their gifts in health care as a tool for bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all nations.
Ladies of all ages, join us as we continue our Bible study season and
fellowship at Sonshine Circle. We meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday nights
of the month at 7:00PM. Starting January 10, we will begin the study on "The Armor Of God" by Priscilla Shirer.
A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin rack in the fellowship hall. Please sign up as soon as possible so we
are able to get the books ordered. Looking forward to studying God's Word with you as we begin a new year!!