THIS WEEK'S BULLETIN
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
October 2, 2022
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:
Jack and Judy Van Eps
Next Sunday:
John and Jen Boon
REFRESHMENTS:
Jack and Judy Van Eps
Next Sunday:
John and Jen Boon
USHER:
Terry Lebens
Next Sunday:
Noah Luthi
LIBRARIAN FOR OCTOBER:
Rita Bolluyt
NURSERY:
Parents with infants and small children are welcome to use the church nursery. Further assistance is available upon request.
CHURCH CALENDAR:
Today, October 2, 10 A.M.:
All Nations Heritage Sunday. On this day, we celebrate the fact that Christ has “ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation” (Revelation 5:9). We will also celebrate the Lord’s Supper. Pastor David will lead the service. Carol Evink will lead Praise Time. The special offering will be for Church Education.
11:00 A.M.: Sunday School (Pre-school – Grade 5)
11:15 A.M.: Catechism (Grades 6-8; 9-12)
12:00 P.M.:
A Potluck of ethnic dishes will take place after Sunday School and Catechism. Everyone is asked to bring an ethnic dish to share. We will also be celebrating Pastor Appreciation Month with a cake! Circle #2 is asked to serve.
6:00 P.M.:
Sunday Evening Bible Study. We will be looking at Lesson 32: John the Baptist.
Tuesday, October 4, 7:00 P.M.:
Education Committee will meet.
Wednesday, October 5, 6:30-7:00 A.M.:
Weekly prayer meeting at church.
3:15-5:00 P.M.:
Kid Connection will meet. Our lesson will be The Great Escape from Exodus 7-12. Johnnita Luthi has signed up for snack.
7:00 P.M.:
Youth Group will meet at church.
7:00 P.M.:
Young Women’s Bible Study will meet in the parsonage basement.
Friday, October 7, 10:00 A.M.:
Ladies’ Bible Study. We will be studying Lesson 7: Blood, Frogs, Gnats, and Flies.
Next Sunday, October 9, 10 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the service. The special offering will be for Ministry Shares.
11:00 A.M.: Sunday School (Pre-school – Grade 5)
11:15 A.M.: Catechism (Grades 6-8; 9-12)
6:00 P.M.:
Sunday Evening Bible Study. We will be looking at Lesson 33: The Birth of Jesus.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
Marlin Baas’ sister, Cathrine DeVries, passed away this week. Her funeral will be in Pipestone on Friday, October 7. Please be in prayer for Marlin and Evelyn and the rest of the family, that the Lord would comfort them in their grief.
Continue to pray for Dave Evink, Linda Shank, Marla Miller, the elderly, those with ongoing health issues, and those grieving the loss of loved ones.
BIRTHDAYS:
October 2:
Andrew Evink;
October 6:
Danny Walton;
October 7:
Eva Ver Steeg;
October 9:
Sandy Koerner
ANNIVERSARIES:
October 4:
Jason and Nicole Bolluyt (2008);
October 6:
R.J. and Emily Nelson (2007);
October 8:
Pastor David and Rachel Dick (2010);
Joe and Stephanie DeLisle (2005);
October 9:
Daryl and Nancy Dosdall (1976);
Randy and Denise Ver Steeg (1993)
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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 soon.
Upcoming Special Offerings
October 16 – Maintenance and Repair
October 23 – Operation Christmas Child
October 30 – Library Fund
Schedule for October/November 2022
Tuesday, October 11, 7:30 P.M.:
Council will meet. Jeremy Ver Steeg will serve refreshments.
Tuesday, October 18, 6:30 P.M.:
Music Committee will meet.
Sunday, October 23, 10:00 A.M.:
Paul Sperr of the Gideons will give a presentation at the start of our worship service.
Thursday, October 27:
Women’s Fellowship Night. It’s pie night! Come out and enjoy sampling different varieties of pie!
Saturday, October 29, 1:00 P.M.:
Men’s Fellowship. We will be skeet shooting at John and Glenna Ver Steeg’s. Bring your own gun and shells. Please note the day and time, and let John know if you are planning on coming.
Friday, November 4, 10:00 A.M.:
Ladies’ Bible Study. We will be studying Lesson 8: Five More Plagues.
Sunday, November 6:
World Hunger Sunday. There will be a potluck of soup and bread at noon. The Fellowship Committee will provide the bread.
