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Village Northwest Unlimited, an organization striving to provide purpose, privacy, and dignity to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum and traumatic brain injuries, is pleased to announce that Ryan Haack has joined the organization as Director of Development. If you have a group of any kind that would be interested in having Ryan visit and discuss recent happenings at the Village, if you would like to take a tour, or maybe just have a question, please feel free to contact him directly at , or at 712-324-5405.
The Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra is sponsoring an upclose, hands-on tour of unique places in Sioux Center, “Oh, the Places You’ll See!” on Saturday, September 23 from 9:00am-12:30pm at Dean Holdings Classic Cars, First Reformed Church of Sioux Center Parsonage, Smithfield Brand Foods, and the Dordt College Organ. Tickets are $15 and are available at each site the day of the event. For more information, please visit
Elder Districts 2017-2018 – The following Elder Care Districts have been established for July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018:
District One – Elder Ken Weg Cell # 712-461-1165
District Two – Elder Mark Hibma Cell # 712-330-5528
District Three – Elder Dennis Bosma Cell # 712-461-0661
District Four – Elder Loren Zevenbergen Cell # 712-330-1336
District Five – Elder Corwin Slagter Home# 712-754-2329
District Six – Elder David Bootsma Cell # 712-330-2964
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Serving, Sunday, September 10, 2017
Children’s Worship Leader: The Good Shepherd – Emily H
Banner Carriers: Tayten --- Annika
Greeters: Curtis V, Amy, Karen
Coffee Servers: Alvin & Joyce VW ---Rod & Linda VB
Greeters: Curt & Amber B ---- Neal & Laura V
Ushers: Mike B / Darwin B
Nursery:Cindy H & Brielle V
Evening Nursery: Phyllis V & Kelly S
Offering:Calvin Seminary
Librarian: Mary R
Sunday, September 10, 2017
10:00 AM Morning Worship ---- Children’s Worship
10:45 AM Sunday School
6:00 PM Evening Worship
Monday, September 11, 2017
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Wednesday,September 13, 2017
6:00 AM Men's Breakfast Bible Study
5:00 PM GEMS Kick-Off meet at church –Willow Creek
Thursday, September 14, 2017
7:00PM Prayer & Sharetime this weekatPastor Bill VDH’s home
Friday, September 15, 2017
Advanced Notice
September 20- 5:30 PM- GEMS Laura VM devotions
September 21- 1:00-7:00 PM- The Red Cross Blood drive at OCRC
Serving, Sunday, September 17, 2017
Children’s Worship Leader: The Good Shepherd & the Lost Sheep- Pam S
Banner Carriers: Evan ---- Coen
Greeters: Rhonda, Mary R, Paige
Coffee Servers: Rod & Linda VB --- Brad & Melanie H
Greeters: Joel & Barb B ---- Paul & Phyllis V
Ushers: Mike B / Darwin B
Nursery: Laura V & Jordan P
Evening Nursery:
Offering: Resonate Global Mission (World/Home Missions)
Librarian: Mary R
Congregational Announcements
Guest Pastor This Evening – We anticipate welcoming to our service of worship this evening as part of a post-classis pastoral exchange, the Rev. Robert Drenten, Senior Pastor of Immanuel Christian Reformed Church of Orange City, Iowa. Rev. Drenten – Pastor Bob – currently serves as the Stated Clerk of Classis Heartland as well as serving the Immanuel Church of Orange City. He has served churches in Oskaloosa and Sioux Center, Iowa and Falmouth, Michigan before coming to Orange City. Pastor Bob and his wife, Jan, have lived in Orange City since 2006. Pastor Bob, welcome to Ocheyedan! May the Lord bless His church here through the message He has placed on your heart and may you be edified through the Spirit’s blessing on your faithful service among us tonight as well.
There is a list of GEMS food needs for the year in the back of church. Please help if you can. We feel that a hot mealthe counselors and GEMS can share together is very important. We are inviting the parents on nights their daughters helpcookto share the meal and devotions with their daughters.
Thanks, theGEMS counselors, Laura VM, Emily, Audrey, Kelly, Laura V. and Natalie.
Wanted: The GEMS are looking for someone who has any mint molds, a mint recipe and/or would like to come help us teach the girls how to make mints on November 29th. If you would like to know more please talk to Laura Vander Meulen about this.
Free Food Available: The Food Bank of Iowa mobile pantry will be distributing food on Tuesday, September 12th from 4-6 p.m. at the Sibley Christian Reformed Church. If you or anyone you know could use some help with food, please come. Please bring your own bags, baskets, or boxes to carry your food.
The Red Cross Blood drive is coming to the Christian Reformed Church at Ocheyedan Thursday September 21, 2017.From 1:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Please consider making an appointment or walk-ins arewelcome.Call LaDonna Bosma at 712-758-3766orcell712-330-9679.
New Church Education Season Begins – With great and eager anticipation we look forward to the beginning of a new church education season in our morning service of worship this morning! In addition to the regular and independent schedules for GEMS, Cadets, Children’s Worship, Men’s Breakfast Bible Study, Sonshine Circle, YEAH Youth Group , and Bible School the Sunday School and Catechism Classes will be meeting approximately 30 times during the year. The last week of classes for this education cycle will be, D.V., May 27, 2018.
Sunday School-Catechism Classes – 2017-2018 – The following Sunday School and Catechism Classes, teachers and materials have been approved by the elders for the 2017-2018 Church Education Season:
Pre-School: Michelle Van Heuvelen - “Walk with Me”
Kindergarten- 1st Grade – Marge Van Der Heide – Dwell – (Imagine)
2nd – 3rd Grades – Elder Dennis Bosma – Dwell – (Wonder)
4th -5th Grades – Elder Ken Weg – Dwell – (Marvel)
6th – 8th Grades – Elder Mark Hibma – Dwell – (Dive)
9th – 12th Grades – Pastor Bill Van Der Heide – Reformed Doctrine 1
Pastor Van Der Heide to Immanuel, Orange City This Evening – As a part of the post-classis pastoral exchange Pastor Bill will be leading the evening service of worship this evening at the Immanuel CRC of Orange City, Iowa. Please pray for the Holy Spirit to bless His people in worship this evening wherever they gather to exalt our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Western Christian High School would like to invite all friends of Western Christian to the Friends of Western Banquet at Western on Thursday, October 12 at 5:30 p.m. The cost per meal is $10.00 and is sponsored by the Western Christian Foundation. Western Christian faculty members will inspire you with their presentations before the evening concludes with the Fall Music Festival at 7:30 p.m.Please RSVP by r call the school at 439-1013 before October 9 to make your reservation.
Children's Worshipwill beginon September 10!We would like to invite any child between the ages of 3 (potty trained) and 2nd grade to join us! This is a unique and special way for the young children in our congregation to spend time worshiping God each week. Parents, if you have any questions please contact Emily Huisman, Pam Slagter or Amy Runia.
Ladies of all ages, come join us for another season of Bible study and
fellowship at Sonshine Circle. We meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday nights
of the month at 7:00PM. This Fall we will start our season with a short
study on the book of Jonah. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin
rack in the fellowship hall. Please sign up as soon as possible so we
can get the correct number of books ordered. Looking forward to a great
year of study!
Membership Release –At her request, the membership record of Jodi Hellinga (nee Hibma) has been released so that she can affiliate with the United Methodist Church of Lake Park with her husband, Seth Hellinga. We ask God to add His blessings on Jodi so that she continues to grow richly and deeply in God’s grace among His people in Lake Park and in such a way that God’s people there are also blessed through her.
Thank you for all who have volunteered to work at theClay County Fair! Training for this eventwill be after the evening worship service, Sunday, September 3. Come for prayer and inspiration, your Fair tee-shirt, free tickets, and to view the materials. Looking forward to meeting with everyone then!
Do you have any inspirational materials in your home that you no longer have a need for? The Evangelism Committee is looking for gently used or new books,CDs, or DVDs that would be an encouragement to those attending the Clay County Fair. The materials can be appropriate for boys and girls,young adults, and adults. They will be placed in the FREE basket at the fair. Please place your donations in the basket in the Fellowship Hall. Thanks for being a part of the fair ministry in this way!
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THE GOOD SAMARITAN - The Good Samaritan has almost become synonymous with helping, healing ministries. Is there more to Jesus’ parable than helping a neighbor in need? Join Groundwork as we study Luke 10 to discover what Jesus teaches us about Christ likeness and our daily lives. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Needed MonthlyOcheyedan CRC annual Budget 2017 / $168,462.59 / $14,038.55
Balance
January Income / $ 16,375.50 / $ 2,336.95 / $ 5,423.81
February Income / $ 5,267.00 / $ (6,434.60) / $ 5,512.92
March Income / $ 9,868.00 / $ (10,605.15) / $ 6,244.86
April Income / $ 7,446.00 / $ (17,197.70) / $ 1,972.90
May Income / $ 24,900.36 / $ (6,335.89) / $ 5,991.49
June Income / $ 7,720.00 / $ (12,654.44) / $ 3,507.47
July Income / $ 19,527.11 / $ (7,165.88) / $ 5,800.18
August income / $ 6,235.00 / $ (14,969.43) / $ 2,256.11
September Income / $ (29,007.98)
October Income / $ (43,046.53)
November Income / $ (57,085.08)
December Income / $ (71,123.63)
Total Income / $ 97,338.97
Classical Shares Paid / $ 13,852.80 / $ - / $ 13,852.80
Denominational Shares Paid / $ 4,397.64 / $ 21,988.15 / $ 26,385.79
Missionary Support Received / $ 3,830.00 / $ 1,170.00 / $ 5,000.00
Building Fund Balance / $ 9,057.38
Benevolent Fund Balance / $ 3,680.00
Offerings in August
Helping Hand / $ 821.35
Midwest Evangelism (Fair) / $ 634.00
Worthington Christian School / $ 555.75
Atlas / $ 859.00