OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
Please keep Edgar Ver Steeg and all those grieving the loss of loved ones in your prayers.
BIRTHDAYS:
April 23:
Justin Bolluyt;
April 27:
Lowell Evink;
April 28:
Dan Bolluyt,
Shelley Evink;
April 29:
Aaron Ver Steeg.
ANNIVERSARIES:
April 28:
Marlin and Evelyn Baas (1967).
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Council is accepting bids for mowing the church back lawn this spring and summer. Please contact Benjy Ver Steeg or Cory Evink for details.
Possible pictorial
directory for 2018:
Council has been discussing the possibility of having another pictorial directory for our church done by LifeTouch. LifeTouch would come to our church and take pictures of every family at no charge to the church. Each family would receive a complementary photo with the option to purchase more. Please let a council member know how you feel about doing this this year. Council will decide at the May meeting.
On Saturday, May 12, 7 p.m., Unity CRC, Prinsburg will be hosting a concert featuring The Benson Family Singers. They are a family music group from Faribault, Minnesota. Peter and Rachelle, along with their four sons, David, Aaron, Luke, and Paul have a unique ministry consisting of barbershop, bluegrass, and gospel music. They specialize in tight, a cappella harmonies and also play a variety of instruments, including guitar, banjo, bass, violin, and mandolin. The Bensons use their music, humor, and message to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. Admission is free and freewill offering will be taken during the concert. Don’t miss this incredible family experience!
Schedule for May, 2018
Friday, May 4, 10:00 A.M.:
Ladies Fellowship will meet at Walnut Court. Pastor Newhouse will lead lesson #3, “God Relents”. Carol Boon will be hostess.
Sunday, May 6, 10:00 A.M.:
Anna Mae Evink will choose songs for praise time (change).
Sunday, May 6, 7:00 P.M. (Corrected Time):
The Hancock High School Baccalaureate service will be held at the Hancock High School Gym. Pastor Newhouse will give the message. A time to greet the seniors and enjoy refreshments will be held in the school cafeteria following the service.
Tuesday, May 8, 7:30 P.M.:
Council will meet. Jack Van Eps will serve refreshments.
Thursday, May 10, 7:30 P.M.:
Bible study will meet at the church to study lesson #4, “Doing What Is Right, with Love” from Titus and Philemon from Faith Alive’s “Discover Your Bible Series”. Gary and Elna Smith will host.
Sunday, May 13, Mother’s Day, 10:00 A.M.: The Sunday school children will provide special music.
Friday, May 18, 7:00 P.M.:
Hancock High School graduation.
Sunday, May 20, 10:00 A.M.: Pentecost Sunday, CROSSroad will lead Praise Time. There will be special music in the service.
Monday, May 21, 7:30 P.M.:
Couples Club will meet at the church. Darrell and Cheryl Walton will host.
Sunday, May 27, 5:00 P.M.:
Young Adults meet. Supper and childcare will be provided.
Monday, May 28, 10:00 A.M.:
The Memorial Day service will be held at Lakeside Cemetery. Rev. Julius Miller of Our Redeemer’s will give a message during the service. Refreshments will be served. If it rains the service will be held at Hancock school.
