HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
November 26, 2023
Welcome to worship at Hancock CRC! Today is a day in which we worship the Lord, hear from His Word, and fellowship with His saints. After the service, please join us downstairs for refreshments and fellowship!
GREETING:
Sara Ver Steeg
Next Sunday:
Carol Boon
REFRESHMENTS:
Jeremy and Sara Ver Steeg
Next Sunday:
Don and Carol Boon
USHER:
Gary Joos
Next Sunday:
Vern Christie
NURSERY:
Bernice Christie
Next Sunday:
Kristen Muller
LIBRARIAN FOR NOVEMBER:
Lori Bolluyt
LIBRARIAN FOR DECEMBER:
Rita Bolluyt
CHURCH CALENDAR:
Today, November 26, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead our service. The special offering will be for the Salvation Army.
11:00 A.M.: Sunday School (Preschool-1st Grade, 2nd-5th Grade)
11:15 A.M.: Catechism (6th-8th Grade 9th-12th Grade)
6:00 P.M.: Sunday Evening Bible Study. We will be studying Lesson #20: Monasticism and Scholasticism.
Wednesday, November 29, 6:30-7:00 A.M.:
Weekly prayer meeting at church. All are welcome to join us in prayer!
3:15-5:00 P.M.:
Kid Connection will meet. Our lesson will be Goodbye, Waves! from Mark 4:35-41. Connie Evink has signed up for snack.
7:00 P.M.:
Youth Group will meet.
Friday, December 1, 10:00 A.M.:
Ladies’ Bible Study will meet. We will finish Lesson #6: The Lord’s Dwelling Place, from Exodus 25:10-27:21. This will be our last meeting until March 1, 2024.
Next Sunday, December 3, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead our service. The special offering will be for Church Education.
11:00 A.M.: Sunday School (Preschool-1st Grade, 2nd-5th Grade)
11:15 A.M.: Catechism (6th-8th Grade 9th-12th Grade)
6:00 P.M.: Sunday Evening Bible Study. We will be studying Lesson #21: Theologians.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
Evelyn Baas fell on Friday and broke a rib. Please pray that God would provide healing for her.
Continue to pray for Ericka Bolluyt, Glenna Ver Steeg, Dave Evink, Marla Miller, the elderly, those with ongoing health issues, and those grieving the loss of loved ones.
BIRTHDAYS:
November 30:
Heidi Lonneman
December 2:
Cherie Lien
ANNIVERSARIES:
November 30:
Don and Lori Bolluyt (1973)
December 1:
John and Jennifer Boon (2007)
Upcoming Special Offerings
December 10 – Ministry Shares
December 17 – Maintenance and Repair
December 24 – Someplace Safe
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
On behalf of Randy & Johnnita, thank you to everyone who volunteered during collection week, packed shoe boxes, and supported our efforts with prayer. Many hands make work light and God has surely blessed us! This year we collected the following:
· 108 shoe boxes from Hancock CRC (Youth Group, Sunday School, & Church Members)
· 866 shoe boxes were dropped off at Hancock CRC during collection week
The most important number though is 1. Each box presents a Gospel opportunity for 1 child in this world, who will get to hear the message of Good News and the seed will be planted that Jesus Christ is Lord! Our work is complete for this season, but just beginning for many more volunteers around the world. Continue to pray that God blesses and protects those who go forth to deliver the boxes and teach the Gospel. Also, pray that the hearts of the children will be fertile soil for the Gospel message.
We will be collecting donations of food for the Stevens County Food Shelf from now until our Sunday School program on December 10. These donations can be put in the designated tote in the narthex.
If you are interested in learning more about what it means to make profession of faith or to become a member of the church, please talk to Pastor David or a Council member! We are considering having a profession of faith/new members class sometime this fall or winter.
If you are interested in serving on the church auction committee, please talk to Jenny Ver Steeg!
There is a podium in the basement no longer needed by our church. If you can put it to good use, please take it!
Schedule for December 2023
Saturday, December 9, 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.:
Christmas Open House at the parsonage. Come and go—enjoy some Christmas cheer and goodies!
Sunday, December 10, 5:00 P.M.:
Sunday School Christmas program. Everyone is invited to the program where ‘Promises, Promises’ will be presented. We will be collecting donations of food and money for the Stevens County Food Shelf the night of the program. Donations of food can be dropped off at church starting on November 26. Following the program, a light supper of BBQs will be provided by the Fellowship Committee. Circle 1 is asked to serve. Please bring Christmas goodies to share! A Carol Sing will follow the supper.
Tuesday, December 12, 7:00 P.M.:
Annual Congregational Meeting. We will vote to approve the proposed 2024 Budget, and to elect new officebearers. Those nominated for the office of elder are John Boon and John Ver Steeg. Those nominated for the office of deacon are Cory Evink and Gary Joos. Council will meet afterwards.
Monday, December 25, 10:00 A.M.:
Christmas Day Service.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
November 26, 2023
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
10:00 A.M.
COME! LET US WORSHIP!
Call to Worship:
Psalm 145:17-21
Silent Prayer and Response #624 “Hear Our Prayer, O Lord”
*Pastor: People of God, from where does your help come?
*Cong: Our help comes from the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and Earth.
*God’s Greeting * Hymn: #146 “Praise the Lord! Sing Hallelujah!”
LET US CONFESS OUR FAITH AND PRAY TO GOD
Confession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 48 (PH, pg. 920)
Preparatory Exhortation for the Lord’s Supper (PH, pg. 978)
Congregational Prayer
LET US PRESENT OUR OFFERINGS TO GOD
Offerings:
1. General Fund 2. Salvation Army
LET US OPEN OUR HEARTS TO THE WORD OF GOD
Hymn of Preparation: #572 “Jesus, Priceless Treasure”
Scripture Reading:
Psalm 130 (pg. 652)
Sermon: Wait for the Lord
Prayer
GO! LET US DEPART TO SERVE IN JOY AND PEACE!
*Hymn of Response: #489 “When Peace Like a River”
*Benediction
*Doxology: #638 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Sermon Notes
Scripture: Psalm 130
Sermon: Wait for the Lord
I. Cry out to the Lord (vv. 1-2)
A. Out of the __________ I cry to you.
1. Why is the Psalmist there? 2. Why might we be in the depths?
B. O Lord, ________ my voice.
1. Jonah 2:2: In my distress, I called to the Lord.
2. The psalmist is not ________. Why is this easy to do?
3. Why does crying out to the Lord take faith?
II. Fear the Lord (vv. 3-4)
A. If you, O Lord, kept a record of sins […] who could ______?
1. God does see our sin. Job 10:14.
2. This is __ news for us—no one can stand before God!
B. _____ with you there is forgiveness.
1. Why is this turn so remarkable?
2. James 5:11: The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
3. Why does God’s forgiveness lead to fear?
III. Wait for the Lord (vv. 5-6)
A. My soul waits for the Lord more than __________________.
1. God does not deliver ______________.
2. The psalmist waits with great _______________.
a. What are some examples of such waiting?
B. In his word I put my _________.
1. The psalmist waits with great _______________.
2. “Waiting for the Lord is patiently bearing our affliction, whatever it may be, and confidently looking forward to deliverance from it in God’s good time.”
IV. Hope in the Lord (vv. 7-8)
A. With the Lord is unfailing ____________.
1. This is the Hebrew word Hesed. Describes who God is!
B. He himself will ________ Israel from all their sins.
1. How is God going to provide such full redemption?
V. Waiting for the Lord in Advent
A. How did waiting define God’s people in the old covenant?
B. How does waiting define God’s people in the new covenant?
November 26, 2023
Welcome to worship at Hancock CRC! Today is a day in which we worship the Lord, hear from His Word, and fellowship with His saints. After the service, please join us downstairs for refreshments and fellowship!
GREETING:
Sara Ver Steeg
Next Sunday:
Carol Boon
REFRESHMENTS:
Jeremy and Sara Ver Steeg
Next Sunday:
Don and Carol Boon
USHER:
Gary Joos
Next Sunday:
Vern Christie
NURSERY:
Bernice Christie
Next Sunday:
Kristen Muller
LIBRARIAN FOR NOVEMBER:
Lori Bolluyt
LIBRARIAN FOR DECEMBER:
Rita Bolluyt
CHURCH CALENDAR:
Today, November 26, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead our service. The special offering will be for the Salvation Army.
11:00 A.M.: Sunday School (Preschool-1st Grade, 2nd-5th Grade)
11:15 A.M.: Catechism (6th-8th Grade 9th-12th Grade)
6:00 P.M.: Sunday Evening Bible Study. We will be studying Lesson #20: Monasticism and Scholasticism.
Wednesday, November 29, 6:30-7:00 A.M.:
Weekly prayer meeting at church. All are welcome to join us in prayer!
3:15-5:00 P.M.:
Kid Connection will meet. Our lesson will be Goodbye, Waves! from Mark 4:35-41. Connie Evink has signed up for snack.
7:00 P.M.:
Youth Group will meet.
Friday, December 1, 10:00 A.M.:
Ladies’ Bible Study will meet. We will finish Lesson #6: The Lord’s Dwelling Place, from Exodus 25:10-27:21. This will be our last meeting until March 1, 2024.
Next Sunday, December 3, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead our service. The special offering will be for Church Education.
11:00 A.M.: Sunday School (Preschool-1st Grade, 2nd-5th Grade)
11:15 A.M.: Catechism (6th-8th Grade 9th-12th Grade)
6:00 P.M.: Sunday Evening Bible Study. We will be studying Lesson #21: Theologians.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
Evelyn Baas fell on Friday and broke a rib. Please pray that God would provide healing for her.
Continue to pray for Ericka Bolluyt, Glenna Ver Steeg, Dave Evink, Marla Miller, the elderly, those with ongoing health issues, and those grieving the loss of loved ones.
BIRTHDAYS:
November 30:
Heidi Lonneman
December 2:
Cherie Lien
ANNIVERSARIES:
November 30:
Don and Lori Bolluyt (1973)
December 1:
John and Jennifer Boon (2007)
Upcoming Special Offerings
December 10 – Ministry Shares
December 17 – Maintenance and Repair
December 24 – Someplace Safe
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
On behalf of Randy & Johnnita, thank you to everyone who volunteered during collection week, packed shoe boxes, and supported our efforts with prayer. Many hands make work light and God has surely blessed us! This year we collected the following:
· 108 shoe boxes from Hancock CRC (Youth Group, Sunday School, & Church Members)
· 866 shoe boxes were dropped off at Hancock CRC during collection week
The most important number though is 1. Each box presents a Gospel opportunity for 1 child in this world, who will get to hear the message of Good News and the seed will be planted that Jesus Christ is Lord! Our work is complete for this season, but just beginning for many more volunteers around the world. Continue to pray that God blesses and protects those who go forth to deliver the boxes and teach the Gospel. Also, pray that the hearts of the children will be fertile soil for the Gospel message.
We will be collecting donations of food for the Stevens County Food Shelf from now until our Sunday School program on December 10. These donations can be put in the designated tote in the narthex.
If you are interested in learning more about what it means to make profession of faith or to become a member of the church, please talk to Pastor David or a Council member! We are considering having a profession of faith/new members class sometime this fall or winter.
If you are interested in serving on the church auction committee, please talk to Jenny Ver Steeg!
There is a podium in the basement no longer needed by our church. If you can put it to good use, please take it!
Schedule for December 2023
Saturday, December 9, 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.:
Christmas Open House at the parsonage. Come and go—enjoy some Christmas cheer and goodies!
Sunday, December 10, 5:00 P.M.:
Sunday School Christmas program. Everyone is invited to the program where ‘Promises, Promises’ will be presented. We will be collecting donations of food and money for the Stevens County Food Shelf the night of the program. Donations of food can be dropped off at church starting on November 26. Following the program, a light supper of BBQs will be provided by the Fellowship Committee. Circle 1 is asked to serve. Please bring Christmas goodies to share! A Carol Sing will follow the supper.
Tuesday, December 12, 7:00 P.M.:
Annual Congregational Meeting. We will vote to approve the proposed 2024 Budget, and to elect new officebearers. Those nominated for the office of elder are John Boon and John Ver Steeg. Those nominated for the office of deacon are Cory Evink and Gary Joos. Council will meet afterwards.
Monday, December 25, 10:00 A.M.:
Christmas Day Service.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
November 26, 2023
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
10:00 A.M.
COME! LET US WORSHIP!
Call to Worship:
Psalm 145:17-21
Silent Prayer and Response #624 “Hear Our Prayer, O Lord”
*Pastor: People of God, from where does your help come?
*Cong: Our help comes from the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and Earth.
*God’s Greeting * Hymn: #146 “Praise the Lord! Sing Hallelujah!”
LET US CONFESS OUR FAITH AND PRAY TO GOD
Confession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 48 (PH, pg. 920)
Preparatory Exhortation for the Lord’s Supper (PH, pg. 978)
Congregational Prayer
LET US PRESENT OUR OFFERINGS TO GOD
Offerings:
1. General Fund 2. Salvation Army
LET US OPEN OUR HEARTS TO THE WORD OF GOD
Hymn of Preparation: #572 “Jesus, Priceless Treasure”
Scripture Reading:
Psalm 130 (pg. 652)
Sermon: Wait for the Lord
Prayer
GO! LET US DEPART TO SERVE IN JOY AND PEACE!
*Hymn of Response: #489 “When Peace Like a River”
*Benediction
*Doxology: #638 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Sermon Notes
Scripture: Psalm 130
Sermon: Wait for the Lord
I. Cry out to the Lord (vv. 1-2)
A. Out of the __________ I cry to you.
1. Why is the Psalmist there? 2. Why might we be in the depths?
B. O Lord, ________ my voice.
1. Jonah 2:2: In my distress, I called to the Lord.
2. The psalmist is not ________. Why is this easy to do?
3. Why does crying out to the Lord take faith?
II. Fear the Lord (vv. 3-4)
A. If you, O Lord, kept a record of sins […] who could ______?
1. God does see our sin. Job 10:14.
2. This is __ news for us—no one can stand before God!
B. _____ with you there is forgiveness.
1. Why is this turn so remarkable?
2. James 5:11: The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
3. Why does God’s forgiveness lead to fear?
III. Wait for the Lord (vv. 5-6)
A. My soul waits for the Lord more than __________________.
1. God does not deliver ______________.
2. The psalmist waits with great _______________.
a. What are some examples of such waiting?
B. In his word I put my _________.
1. The psalmist waits with great _______________.
2. “Waiting for the Lord is patiently bearing our affliction, whatever it may be, and confidently looking forward to deliverance from it in God’s good time.”
IV. Hope in the Lord (vv. 7-8)
A. With the Lord is unfailing ____________.
1. This is the Hebrew word Hesed. Describes who God is!
B. He himself will ________ Israel from all their sins.
1. How is God going to provide such full redemption?
V. Waiting for the Lord in Advent
A. How did waiting define God’s people in the old covenant?
B. How does waiting define God’s people in the new covenant?
