You won’t want to miss an amazing concert by Captivating Keyboards at the Carmel Reformed Church in Carmel IA on September 13! Both musicians have studied piano performance through the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and are exceptional together. At the concert, hosted by Bible League International Volunteers, there will be a unique opportunity to give an offering to provide Bibles to Africa. Concert tickets can be purchased at the door for just $10.00 and doors open at 6:30 PM. You won’t want to miss this great evening of music1 Make plans to come with your group now! Due to remodeling delays at the First Reformed Church of Sioux Center, IA., our retreat will be held at the Carmel Reformed Church of Carmel, Iowa.
Mark your calendars for Monday, Oct. 10, as we celebrate God’s faithfulness to the Luke Society with an open house and ice cream social from 6-8 p.m. at the Luke Society office building (3409 S. Gateway Blvd., Sioux Falls, SD). A short program will begin at 7 p.m. and include a special presentation from Luke Society ministry director Dr. Paul Atem of Cameroon. Dr. Atem is a dynamic speaker with a passion for serving the Lord in his African nation. Bring your lawn chairs and open hearts as we share more about what the Lord is doing across the world through the Luke Society. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside the Luke Society office building.
Auditions for membership in the Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra will be held on Friday, September 9 and Saturday, September 10. Anyone wishing to play in the orchestra for the first time must audition, and all student members need to re-audition each year. For more information or to schedule an audition, contact the NISO office at or 712-722-6230.
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www.ocheyedancrc.org CHURCH CALENDAR
Serving, Communion Sunday, September 4, 2016
Children’s Worship Leader:
Banner Carriers:
Greeters:
Coffee Servers: Gerry & Jo VM ----- Alvin & Joyce VW
Greeters: Elders- Ken & Rhonda W--- Dave & Donna B
Ushers: Shawn H / Brad H / Cale H
Nursery: Cindy H & Greg V
Evening Nursery:
Offering: Christian Education
Librarian: Mary R
Sunday, September 4, 2016
9:30 AM Morning Worship
6:00 PM Evening Worship
Monday, September 5, 2016
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
6:45 PM Deacons meeting
7:30 PM Council meeting
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
6:00 AM Men's Breakfast Bible Study
7:00 PM Training for those working at theClay CountyFair Booth at
Willie and Ellen Bosma's home.
Thursday, September 8, 2016
7:00 PM Prayer & Share time this week at Rebecca E’s home
Saturday, September 10, 2016
8:00 AM Classis Heartland at Ireton Christian Reformed Church
Advanced Notice
September 11- Children’s Worship starts
September 11- 10:45 AM - Church School Starts
September 16-17- 5:30 PM- Cadet Camp out-meet at church- see announcement
Serving, Sunday, September 11, 2016
Children’s Worship Leader: The Good Shepherd --- Emily H
Banner Carriers: Tayten ---Annika
Greeters: Mary B, Amy, Brielle, Andrew
Coffee Servers: Alvin & Joyce VW --- Rod & Linda VB
Greeters: Harold & Ruth D --- Brad & Michele VM
Ushers: Shawn H / Brad H / Cale H
Nursery: Phyllis V & Abigail M
Evening Nursery: Audrey R & Kelly S
Offering: Calvin Theological Seminary
Librarian: Mary R
Congregational Announcements
Communion Worship – In our service of worship this morning we look forward in joy to celebrating together the Sacramental Supper of our Lord Jesus Christ in Holy Communion. If you are our guest this morning and publicly profess that Jesus is your Lord and your Savior by having joined with a fellowship of faith which teaches the way of the Lord, we invite you to join us in this celebration of the Lord’s Supper
In Remembrance of Me - In this message we will look at the Lord’s Supper as Jesus instituted it. We will be reminded that Jesus directs us to receive the Lord’s Supper as a powerful reminder of Him and as pointing directly to Him in His death. We will reflect together on the idea that Jesus instituted the memorial that He requires. Jesus very specifically identified the memorial He requires by giving a most precise meaning to the bread which he gives. Jesus also instructs us as His followers about the memorial which he requires.
Classis Heartland To Meet – Classis of the Heartland (the organization of Christian Reformed Churches stretching from northwest Iowa south into Nebraska and Kansas) will be meeting in regular session this coming Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Ireton Christian Reformed Church, Ireton, Iowa.
Advance Notice: On September 11, in our morning service of worship we anticipate dedicating the church education season and commissioning the church education workers in our congregation. Church School will be starting on Sept.11.
Children's Worship will begin on September 11! 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.
Cadets will begin their year with a camp out on Friday night and Saturday September 16 and 17. Meet at church at 5:30, or meet us at the camp site any time Friday evening. We will bring the boys home Saturday afternoon. All boys in grades 4 through 8 are encouraged to attend, new cadets are welcome so invite your friends.
Wednesday, Sept. 7- Training for those working at theClay CountyFair at Willie and Ellen Bosma's at 7 PM. A time to pray together and check out the materials.
In celebration of their 70th wedding anniversary, Richard and Harriet (Vander Maten) Vande Hoef will be the guests of honor at an Open House on September 3, 1:30-4:00 p.m. at the Sibley Christian Reformed Church. If unable to attend, cards may be sent to 1027 6th St NE, Sibley, IA 51249.
If you would like to help in the sound booth please contact Corwin Slagter.
Rapidly approaching is the 2016 Clay County Fair in Spencer, Iowa. We are once again asking for volunteers to work the Midwest Evangelism League booth. If you have never worked the Booth prior, you will absolutely walk away feeling as if you and Jesus and God touched the lives of others. You can share how they are working in your life! We are needing assistance on the following dates: September 11, 13, 15 and the 17th. The sign-up sheet will be up and ready for your signature on Sunday, August 7th. We thank you for considering this work and promise that you will not regret your efforts! If you would like to find out more or have questions, please call Larry Post at 712-758-3250.
The Evangelism Committee is looking for Inspirational Books and other material. They may be geared to any age level, boys or girls, men or women and be Gently-Used or Never-Been-Used. Devotionals, booklets of encouragement, Bible Story Books, seasonal books, etc., will be used to supplement our FREE Basket inventory at the Clay County Fair. Please place them in the basket in the Fellowship Hall by Sept 4. Questions? Talk to Ellen. We appreciate your help with this need! Thank You!
JFA will be hosting our annual auction on Wednesday, September 7 at the Rock Valley Community School. A free-will donation supper catered by Cedar Rock will be served starting at 5:30, come and go as you please. The auction will begin at 6:30. We hope to see you there!