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CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH OF HANCOCK

August 20, 2017

GREETING:                                                Audrey Evink and Bernice Christie

Next Sunday:                                               Sonny & Theora Ver Steeg

SERVING REFRESHMENTS:             Vern and Bernice Christie

Next Sunday:                                              Sonny & Theora Ver Steeg

USHER:                                                       John Boon

Next Sunday:                                               Cory Evink

LIBRARIAN FOR AUGUST:                 Sheryl Ver Steeg

NURSERY: Parents with infants and small children are welcome to use the church nursery. Further assistance will be provided upon request.

CHURCH CALENDAR:

Today, August 20, 10:00 A.M.: Pastor Rob Braun of Princeton will lead the service. CROSSroad will lead praise time. The special offering will be for Maintenance & Repair.

Pastor Newhouse is on vacation through August 27.

Next Sunday, August 27, 10:00 A.M. Mr. Jason Ruis of Princeton will lead the service. The special offering will be for Salvation Army.



OUR CHURCH FAMILY:

JoAnne VanEps was admitted to Stevens Community Medical Center on Friday, August 11 after falling in her home. She suffers from a broken upper arm and was transferred to WestWind Village this past Tuesday. She is in room 112.

Please keep JoAnne and Ericka Bolluyt in your prayers.

BIRTHDAYS:

August 24:

Joanne Van Eps;

August 25:

Micheal Vasek;

August 26:

Edgar Ver Steeg;

August 27:

Debra Newhouse.

ANNIVERSARIES:

August 20:

Aaron and Gabrielle Koerner (2011).

REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The Education Committee is seeking a Sunday school teacher for the younger grades this fall and winter.  Kid Connection is seeking volunteers to sub and help on Wednesday afternoons from 3:15 - 5:00.  If you are interested, please contact Church Education Director Vern Christie at 392-5401. A signup sheet for Kid Connection snacks will be placed in the foyer soon.

Prayer Requests for Emden Christian Reformed Church: Prayers of thanksgiving: For generosity and hospitality that is evident among the members. For the ways God’s gifts are being used in service to one another. For a desire to reach out into the Renville community and for a plentiful harvest.

Our church needs: For those struggling with ongoing health concerns and for opportunities to share our faith in the community.

Schedule for

August – September, 2017

Note: Bible Study Group and Couples Club will not meet in August.

Friday, September 8, 10:00 A.M.: (Note date change) Ladies Fellowship will meet at Walnut Court. Pastor Newhouse will lead Discover Isaiah Part 1, Lesson 7. Cheryl Walton will be hostess.

Sunday, September 10, 10:00 A.M.: Sunday School/Kid Connection Kickoff Sunday for 2017/2018.

5:00 P.M.: Young Adults Bible Study and Fellowship will meet at the church for supper and to continue the study on I Corinthians 13. Childcare will be provided.

Tuesday, September 12, 7:30 P.M. Council will meet. Mike Evink will serve refreshments.

Wednesday, September 13, 3:15 P.M Kid Connection begins

7:00 P.M.: Catechism for 6^th -12^th grade students begins.

Thursday, September 14, 7:30 P.M.: Bible study will meet at the church.  We will study Discover Nehemiah, Lesson 5 “Joy in Jerusalem.” Audrey Evink will host.

Sunday, September 17, 10:00 A.M.: CROSSroad will lead praise time.

Monday, September 18-19:

Classis Lake Superior in Alexandria.

Monday, September 18, 7:30 P.M.: Couples Club will meet. Gary and Elna Smith will lead lesson 7, “Goodness” from The Fruit of the Spirit.

Tuesday, September 19, 7:00 P.M.: Note date change.

Music Committee will meet.

Sunday, September 24, 5:00 P.M.: Young Adults Bible Study and Fellowship will meet at the church for supper and to continue the study on I Corinthians 13. Childcare will be provided.