HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
August 23, 2026
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: Lorrie Joos
Next Sunday: Kent and Ashley Luthi
REFRESHMENTS: Gary and Lorrie Joos
Next Sunday: Kent and Ashley Luthi
USHER: Benjy Ver Steeg
Next Sunday: Jack Van Eps
NURSERY: Glenna Ver Steeg
Next Sunday: Brooke Ver Steeg
LIBRARIAN for August: Cheryl Walton
CHURCH CALENDAR:
TODAY, Sunday, August 23, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service. The special offering will be for Ray and Angie De Lange.
6:00 P.M.: Pastor David will lead the Evening Worship Service.
Wednesday, August 26, 6:30-7:00 A.M.:
Weekly prayer meeting at church. All are welcome to join us in prayer!
Next Sunday, August 30, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service. The special offering will be for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.
6:00 P.M.: Pastor David will lead the Evening Worship Service.
7:00 P.M.: Pastor David and Rachel will host a bonfire after the evening service. Please bring lawn chairs and any food you may want hot dogs and s’mores will be provided.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
Please continue to pray for Evelyn Baas, Jennifer Johnson, Debbie Van Eps, Dave Evink, Merlin Koerner, Gary Wubben, the elderly, those with ongoing health issues, and those grieving the loss of loved ones.
BIRTHDAYS:
August 25: Micheal Vasek
August 28: Angie Evink
August 29: Perry Feucht
August 30: Carol Evink, Randy Evink, Terry Lebens, Wayne Lien
ANNIVERSARIES:
August 28: Andrew and Aria Evink (2021)
August 30: Kent and Ashley Luthi (2014)
Upcoming Special Offerings:
September 6 – Maintenance and Repair
September 13 – Classical Ministry Shares
September 20 – Future Building Improvement Fund
September 27 – Benevolent Fund
Schedule for September 2026
Thursday, September 3, 10:00 A.M.:
Women’s Faith Builders will meet. We’ll be studying Lesson 3, “Mordecai Makes a Stand,” from Esther 3:1-15.
Tuesday, September 8, 7:00 P.M.:
Consistory will meet, with full Council to follow at 7:30 P.M. Pastor David will serve refreshments.
Sunday, September 13:
Church Education Kickoff Sunday. Sunday School and Catechism will begin. At noon, there will be a meal of tacos and root beer floats provided by the Fellowship Committee. Circle 2 is asked to serve.
Wednesday, September 16, 3:15-5:00 P.M.:
Kid Connection will begin. Our first lesson will be “Yes, Hannah,” from 1 Samuel 1-2.
Wednesday, September 16, 7:00 P.M.:
Women’s Evening Bible Study will begin. We will meet in the parsonage basement every other Wednesday evening. This study is open to women of all ages—if it fits your schedule, please come! We will be studying the book of Galatians this year. If you are interested in coming, please sign up in the narthex, so we can order you a book!
Monday-Tuesday, September 21-22:
Classis Lake Superior will meet at Covenant CRC in Winnepeg, Manitoba. Pastor David and Randy Luthi will serve as delegates from Hancock CRC, with John Boon as an alternate elder delegate.
Wednesday, September 23, 7:00 P.M.:
Men’s Bible Study will begin. We will meet in the Council room every other Wednesday evening. This study is open to men of all ages—if it fits your schedule, please come! We will be studying the book of 1 Samuel this year. If you are interested in coming, please sign up in the narthex, so we can order you a book!
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Jack Van Eps would like to thank everyone for the wonderful support during his knee replacement surgery and recovery. Whether it was prayers or good thoughts it was very much appreciated. His recovery has been going very well.
A signup sheet for Kid Connection snacks during the fall semester is in the narthex. If you are able to help out in this way, we would greatly appreciate it! We are also looking for another volunteer to help with this ministry each week. If you are available and interested, please talk to Pastor David!
GEMS Regional Gathering - Upper Midwest - GEMS leaders from Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and surrounding areas are invited to join us this fall for a GEMS Regional Gathering. Choose the location that works best for you: Hull, IA (Wednesday, September 2, 5:30–8:30 p.m.) or Renville, MN (Wednesday, September 2, 6:00–8:30 p.m.) Connect with fellow leaders, discover fresh ministry ideas, receive guidance on new GEMS resources, and be encouraged in your work with girls. Whether you're a longtime counselor, a new volunteer, or interested in starting a ministry for girls at your church, you'll leave refreshed and equipped to help girls discover who they are in Christ. Learn more and register at gemsgc.org/register
Mentor Gathering in Prinsburg, Minnesota (September 2026) - Join us for the Crossroads Mentor Gathering in Prinsburg, Minnesota! Douglas Cupery, director of church engagement, will lead a training workshop for current mentors and an introduction to Crossroads Prison Ministries for those interested in learning more about this impactful ministry. Connect, hear inspiring stories, and learn how God is working through Crossroads to transform lives. You'll receive valuable insights into the role of a mentor and the impact you're making in the lives of incarcerated men and women. Bring a friend and discover how you can make a difference! Lunch will be provided following the mentor gathering. Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 (10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CT). Location: First Christian Reformed Church (106 6th St., Prinsburg, MN 56281)
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
August 23, 2026
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 A.M.
COME! LET US WORSHIP!
Call to Worship: Psalm 100
Silent Prayer & Response #625 “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”
*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
* Hymns: #241 “This is the Day” #431 “All Creatures of Our God and King”
LET US CONFESS OUR FAITH AND PRAY TO THE LORD
Confession of Sin: Isaiah 53:6a
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: Isaiah 53:7, 4-5
Confession of Faith: Canons of Dort, MPOD 3/4, Art. 16 (PH, pg. 939)
Congregational Prayer
LET US PRESENT OUR OFFERINGS TO GOD
Offerings: 1. General Fund 2. Ray and Angie De Lange
LET US OPEN OUR HEARTS TO THE WORD OF GOD
*Hymn of Preparation: #279 “O Word of God Incarnate”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 (pg. 1138)
Sermon: Head Coverings?
Prayer of Application
GO! LET US DEPART TO SERVE IN JOY AND PEACE!
*Hymn of Response: #100 “All People That on Earth Do Dwell”
*Benediction *Doxology: #320 “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing”
AM Sermon Notes
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16
Sermon: Head Coverings?
Theme: Living together as the body of Christ means worshipping God in the way that he has created us.
I. God Has Created Men and Women Differently
A. The Creation Account
1. Genesis 1:27 says that man was created in God’s _________.
2. What might it mean that man is the glory of God?
3. God made the ______ first, according to Genesis 2.
B. The Natural Witness
1. What general rule of nature does Paul note?
2. Is this an absolute rule? Why or why not?
C. A Foundational Difference
1. The _________ of a wife is her husband.
a. How is God the head of Christ?
2. Biblical Headship
a. Doesn’t mean the husband doesn’t _____ his wife.
b. Doesn’t mean the husband can be ________ to his wife.
c. Doesn’t mean the husband is more _______ than his wife.
3. Why does our culture need to hear this truth?
II. These Differences Should Be Apparent In Our Worship
A. In the Corinthian context, how was the difference expressed?
1. Why would it be shameful for women’s heads to be uncovered?
2. Why would it be shameful for men’s heads to be covered?
B. Men should participate in worship as ____, and women as _____.
C. What this means for us:
1. Why can’t we follow Paul’s instructions literally?
2. We should follow the guiding ___________ at work here.
a. This will _________ in different cultures and times.
3. Our focus in worship is not ourselves, but _________.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
August 23, 2026
EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 6:00 P.M.
Prayer of Invocation
Song Service
Time of Sharing Prayer Requests
Congregational Prayer
*Hymn of Preparation: #275 “The Lord our God in Mercy Spoke”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture: Acts 2:37-41 (pg. 1082)
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 27 (PH, pg. 892)
Sermon: The Biblical Case for Infant Baptism Prayer of Application
*Hymn of Response: #273 “Almighty Father, Covenant God”
*Benediction
*Doxology: #620 (st. 3) “By the Sea of Crystal”
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Time of Discussion
What does this Lord’s Day teach us about God and about ourselves?
How does this truth challenge or encourage us in our lives today?
If you were to explain tonight’s teaching in one sentence to somebody else, what would you say?
PM Sermon Notes
Scripture: Acts 2:37-41 Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 27
Sermon: The Biblical Case for Infant Baptism
I. Infants Receive the ____________ of God’s Covenant
A. What is a covenant?
1. Who was included in the covenant of Gen. 17?
B. What promises did God make in his covenant to Abraham?
1. God also made those promises to _________ in Gen. 26.
2. God also made those promises to _________ in Gen. 28.
C. Peter said, “the promise is for you and your __________.”
1. What is that promise?
2. Why does this make sense, in redemptive history?
D. Impact for Our Children
1. We do not treat them as little _____________.
2. They owe their allegiance to _____________.
II. Infants Receive the _______ of God’s Covenant
A. Circumcision
1. How old was Abraham when circumcised?
a. Ishmael?
b. Isaac?
B. Baptism
1. What do the examples of household baptisms show?
2. What does Colossians 2:11-12 demonstrate?
3. Infants do not _____________ what baptism represents.
a. How is this a great picture of God’s grace?
4. A person can receive the sign, but _________ the covenant.
a. Who might be an example?
b. We must take our _______ seriously as a church.
1. What should this look like?
August 23, 2026
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: Lorrie Joos
Next Sunday: Kent and Ashley Luthi
REFRESHMENTS: Gary and Lorrie Joos
Next Sunday: Kent and Ashley Luthi
USHER: Benjy Ver Steeg
Next Sunday: Jack Van Eps
NURSERY: Glenna Ver Steeg
Next Sunday: Brooke Ver Steeg
LIBRARIAN for August: Cheryl Walton
CHURCH CALENDAR:
TODAY, Sunday, August 23, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service. The special offering will be for Ray and Angie De Lange.
6:00 P.M.: Pastor David will lead the Evening Worship Service.
Wednesday, August 26, 6:30-7:00 A.M.:
Weekly prayer meeting at church. All are welcome to join us in prayer!
Next Sunday, August 30, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service. The special offering will be for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.
6:00 P.M.: Pastor David will lead the Evening Worship Service.
7:00 P.M.: Pastor David and Rachel will host a bonfire after the evening service. Please bring lawn chairs and any food you may want hot dogs and s’mores will be provided.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
Please continue to pray for Evelyn Baas, Jennifer Johnson, Debbie Van Eps, Dave Evink, Merlin Koerner, Gary Wubben, the elderly, those with ongoing health issues, and those grieving the loss of loved ones.
BIRTHDAYS:
August 25: Micheal Vasek
August 28: Angie Evink
August 29: Perry Feucht
August 30: Carol Evink, Randy Evink, Terry Lebens, Wayne Lien
ANNIVERSARIES:
August 28: Andrew and Aria Evink (2021)
August 30: Kent and Ashley Luthi (2014)
Upcoming Special Offerings:
September 6 – Maintenance and Repair
September 13 – Classical Ministry Shares
September 20 – Future Building Improvement Fund
September 27 – Benevolent Fund
Schedule for September 2026
Thursday, September 3, 10:00 A.M.:
Women’s Faith Builders will meet. We’ll be studying Lesson 3, “Mordecai Makes a Stand,” from Esther 3:1-15.
Tuesday, September 8, 7:00 P.M.:
Consistory will meet, with full Council to follow at 7:30 P.M. Pastor David will serve refreshments.
Sunday, September 13:
Church Education Kickoff Sunday. Sunday School and Catechism will begin. At noon, there will be a meal of tacos and root beer floats provided by the Fellowship Committee. Circle 2 is asked to serve.
Wednesday, September 16, 3:15-5:00 P.M.:
Kid Connection will begin. Our first lesson will be “Yes, Hannah,” from 1 Samuel 1-2.
Wednesday, September 16, 7:00 P.M.:
Women’s Evening Bible Study will begin. We will meet in the parsonage basement every other Wednesday evening. This study is open to women of all ages—if it fits your schedule, please come! We will be studying the book of Galatians this year. If you are interested in coming, please sign up in the narthex, so we can order you a book!
Monday-Tuesday, September 21-22:
Classis Lake Superior will meet at Covenant CRC in Winnepeg, Manitoba. Pastor David and Randy Luthi will serve as delegates from Hancock CRC, with John Boon as an alternate elder delegate.
Wednesday, September 23, 7:00 P.M.:
Men’s Bible Study will begin. We will meet in the Council room every other Wednesday evening. This study is open to men of all ages—if it fits your schedule, please come! We will be studying the book of 1 Samuel this year. If you are interested in coming, please sign up in the narthex, so we can order you a book!
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Jack Van Eps would like to thank everyone for the wonderful support during his knee replacement surgery and recovery. Whether it was prayers or good thoughts it was very much appreciated. His recovery has been going very well.
A signup sheet for Kid Connection snacks during the fall semester is in the narthex. If you are able to help out in this way, we would greatly appreciate it! We are also looking for another volunteer to help with this ministry each week. If you are available and interested, please talk to Pastor David!
GEMS Regional Gathering - Upper Midwest - GEMS leaders from Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and surrounding areas are invited to join us this fall for a GEMS Regional Gathering. Choose the location that works best for you: Hull, IA (Wednesday, September 2, 5:30–8:30 p.m.) or Renville, MN (Wednesday, September 2, 6:00–8:30 p.m.) Connect with fellow leaders, discover fresh ministry ideas, receive guidance on new GEMS resources, and be encouraged in your work with girls. Whether you're a longtime counselor, a new volunteer, or interested in starting a ministry for girls at your church, you'll leave refreshed and equipped to help girls discover who they are in Christ. Learn more and register at gemsgc.org/register
Mentor Gathering in Prinsburg, Minnesota (September 2026) - Join us for the Crossroads Mentor Gathering in Prinsburg, Minnesota! Douglas Cupery, director of church engagement, will lead a training workshop for current mentors and an introduction to Crossroads Prison Ministries for those interested in learning more about this impactful ministry. Connect, hear inspiring stories, and learn how God is working through Crossroads to transform lives. You'll receive valuable insights into the role of a mentor and the impact you're making in the lives of incarcerated men and women. Bring a friend and discover how you can make a difference! Lunch will be provided following the mentor gathering. Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 (10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CT). Location: First Christian Reformed Church (106 6th St., Prinsburg, MN 56281)
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
August 23, 2026
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 A.M.
COME! LET US WORSHIP!
Call to Worship: Psalm 100
Silent Prayer & Response #625 “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”
*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
* Hymns: #241 “This is the Day” #431 “All Creatures of Our God and King”
LET US CONFESS OUR FAITH AND PRAY TO THE LORD
Confession of Sin: Isaiah 53:6a
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: Isaiah 53:7, 4-5
Confession of Faith: Canons of Dort, MPOD 3/4, Art. 16 (PH, pg. 939)
Congregational Prayer
LET US PRESENT OUR OFFERINGS TO GOD
Offerings: 1. General Fund 2. Ray and Angie De Lange
LET US OPEN OUR HEARTS TO THE WORD OF GOD
*Hymn of Preparation: #279 “O Word of God Incarnate”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 (pg. 1138)
Sermon: Head Coverings?
Prayer of Application
GO! LET US DEPART TO SERVE IN JOY AND PEACE!
*Hymn of Response: #100 “All People That on Earth Do Dwell”
*Benediction *Doxology: #320 “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing”
AM Sermon Notes
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16
Sermon: Head Coverings?
Theme: Living together as the body of Christ means worshipping God in the way that he has created us.
I. God Has Created Men and Women Differently
A. The Creation Account
1. Genesis 1:27 says that man was created in God’s _________.
2. What might it mean that man is the glory of God?
3. God made the ______ first, according to Genesis 2.
B. The Natural Witness
1. What general rule of nature does Paul note?
2. Is this an absolute rule? Why or why not?
C. A Foundational Difference
1. The _________ of a wife is her husband.
a. How is God the head of Christ?
2. Biblical Headship
a. Doesn’t mean the husband doesn’t _____ his wife.
b. Doesn’t mean the husband can be ________ to his wife.
c. Doesn’t mean the husband is more _______ than his wife.
3. Why does our culture need to hear this truth?
II. These Differences Should Be Apparent In Our Worship
A. In the Corinthian context, how was the difference expressed?
1. Why would it be shameful for women’s heads to be uncovered?
2. Why would it be shameful for men’s heads to be covered?
B. Men should participate in worship as ____, and women as _____.
C. What this means for us:
1. Why can’t we follow Paul’s instructions literally?
2. We should follow the guiding ___________ at work here.
a. This will _________ in different cultures and times.
3. Our focus in worship is not ourselves, but _________.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
August 23, 2026
EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 6:00 P.M.
Prayer of Invocation
Song Service
Time of Sharing Prayer Requests
Congregational Prayer
*Hymn of Preparation: #275 “The Lord our God in Mercy Spoke”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture: Acts 2:37-41 (pg. 1082)
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 27 (PH, pg. 892)
Sermon: The Biblical Case for Infant Baptism Prayer of Application
*Hymn of Response: #273 “Almighty Father, Covenant God”
*Benediction
*Doxology: #620 (st. 3) “By the Sea of Crystal”
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Time of Discussion
What does this Lord’s Day teach us about God and about ourselves?
How does this truth challenge or encourage us in our lives today?
If you were to explain tonight’s teaching in one sentence to somebody else, what would you say?
PM Sermon Notes
Scripture: Acts 2:37-41 Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 27
Sermon: The Biblical Case for Infant Baptism
I. Infants Receive the ____________ of God’s Covenant
A. What is a covenant?
1. Who was included in the covenant of Gen. 17?
B. What promises did God make in his covenant to Abraham?
1. God also made those promises to _________ in Gen. 26.
2. God also made those promises to _________ in Gen. 28.
C. Peter said, “the promise is for you and your __________.”
1. What is that promise?
2. Why does this make sense, in redemptive history?
D. Impact for Our Children
1. We do not treat them as little _____________.
2. They owe their allegiance to _____________.
II. Infants Receive the _______ of God’s Covenant
A. Circumcision
1. How old was Abraham when circumcised?
a. Ishmael?
b. Isaac?
B. Baptism
1. What do the examples of household baptisms show?
2. What does Colossians 2:11-12 demonstrate?
3. Infants do not _____________ what baptism represents.
a. How is this a great picture of God’s grace?
4. A person can receive the sign, but _________ the covenant.
a. Who might be an example?
b. We must take our _______ seriously as a church.
1. What should this look like?
