This Week's Bulletin
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH OF HANCOCK
July 25, 2021
GREETING:
Sheryl Ver Steeg and Johnnita Luthi
Next Sunday:
Don and Lori Bolluyt
SERVING REFRESHMENTS:
Randy and Johnnita Luthi
Next Sunday:
Don and Lori Bolluyt
USHER:
Hudson Ver Steeg
Next Sunday:
Dan Bolluyt
LIBRARIAN FOR JULY:
Rita Bolluyt
LIBRARIAN FOR AUGUST:
Debra Newhouse
NURSERY:
Parents with infants and small children are welcome to use the church nursery. Further assistance will be provided upon request.
CHURCH CALENDAR:
Today, July 25, 10:00 A.M.:
David Dick will lead the service. The special offering will be for Dordt College.
6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.:
2021 Gone Fishing Community Bible School will be held starting this evening and Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evening. There will be no program - just four evenings of Bible lessons, singing, games, crafts and a treat each evening. We are excited to share the Love of JESUS during VBS. All activities will be held outdoors (except crafts) behind the Hancock CRC on the church lawn. Adults are welcome to participate! Preschool (with an adult) through Grade 6 are welcome. Everyone is welcome to watch -just bring your own lawn chair. Please call Glenna Ver Steeg at 320-392-5216 with questions or if you could help with crafts. Children - please bring a beach towel that you will sit on during Vacation Bible School. We are looking forward to VBS "fun!" See you there!
Next Sunday, August 1, 10:00 A.M.:
David Dick will lead the service. Ian and Alyssa Edwards will lead Praise Time. The special offering will be for Church Education.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
Please keep the elderly, those with ongoing health issues, those grieving the loss of loved ones, and Pastor and Debra Newhouse during their sabbatical in your daily prayers.
BIRTHDAYS:
July 25:
Kelly Asche;
July 29:
Brooke Foss;
August 1:
Brooke Ver Steeg
ANNIVERSARIES:
August 1:
Merlin and Sandy Koerner (1975)
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A special council meeting was held Monday evening July 5, at which Pastor Newhouse formally requested that he be granted retirement from his Pastoral position in the Hancock Christian Reformed Church. Council voted to grant Pastor Newhouse's request. Pastor Newhouse and the council, while lamenting the Pastor's desire for retirement, rejoiced in the Lord's provision for our church and her ministry in having Pastor Newhouse as Pastor over the past 16 years but also the need of his well-being for the future and our church's moving forward. More information will follow.
With the retirement of Pastor Newhouse, council would like to propose to the congregation a call to David Dick to become our pastor. We will meet after our service this morning for a short time for any questions you would like to ask David. Next Sunday, August 1 there will be a congregational meeting after the service to vote on this matter.
Upcoming Special Offerings
Today – Dordt College
August 1 – Church Education
August 8 – Classis Ministry Shares
August 15 – Future Building Improvement Fund
Schedule for August 2021
Sunday, August 1 –
Ian and Alyssa Edwards will lead Praise Time.
Friday, August 6, 10:00 A.M.:
Ladies Fellowship will meet. David Dick will lead Lesson 9, “From Prison to Palace.” from Discover Genesis: Creation and Covenant, Part 2.
Sunday, August 8:
Lord’s Supper will be celebrated. Potluck dinner will be held after the Sunday Service. Please bring either buns or salad. Circle #2 will be in charge. August 8 will be David Dick, wife Rachel, and children's last Sunday with our church family.
Tuesday, August 10, 7:30 P.M.:
The next meeting of council will be held. Randy Luthi will serve refreshments.
Wednesday, August 11, 7 P.M.
(Note Change of Date): Education Committee meets.
Thursday, August 12, 7 P.M.: Worship Committee meets.
Highlights of Council
1. The July meeting of council was held on Tuesday, July 13 at the church.
2. The financial report for June 2021 was reviewed and approved. Council is grateful for the giving of God’s people. A copy can be found in your boxes.
3. A report was given for Buildings and Grounds regarding bids for Air Conditioning and Electrical Bids. This was tabled until the next meeting. An appointment will be set up regarding treatment for mold in the basement.
4. Discussion was held regarding Pastor Newhouse’s retirement and pulpit supply needed in the future.
5. Council visited with David Dick about his pastoral duties in our church. Council would like to propose to the congregation a call to David Dick to become our pastor. (See above announcement.)
6. A potluck dinner will be held on Sunday, August 8 following the service.
7. The next meeting of council will be on Tuesday, August 10. Randy Luthi will serve refreshments.
