HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
October 4, 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: Brooke Foss
Next Sunday: Daryl and Nancy Dosdall
REFRESHMENTS: Brendon and Brooke Foss
Next Sunday: Daryl and Nancy Dosdall
USHER: Mike Evink
Next Sunday: Roger Evink
NURSERY: Grace Boon
Next Sunday: Aria Evink
LIBRARIAN for October: Lori Bolluyt
CHURCH CALENDAR:
TODAY, Sunday, October 4, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service. We will celebrate the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. The special offering will be for Church Education.
11:00 A.M.: Sunday School (Preschool-1st Grade 2nd-5th Grade)
11:15 A.M.: Catechism (6th-8th Grade 9th-12th Grade)
12:00 P.M.: A potluck of ethnic dishes will be held, in honor of All Nations Heritage Sunday. A special cake, in honor of Pastor Appreciation Month, will be provided by the Fellowship Committee. Circle 1 is asked to serve.
6:00 P.M.: Pastor David will lead the Evening Worship Service.
Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 P.M.:
Education Committee will meet.
Wednesday, October 7, 6:30-7:00 A.M.:
Weekly prayer meeting at church. All are welcome to join us in prayer!
3:15-5:00 P.M.:
Kid Connection will begin. Our lesson will be “Shepherd Boy, Come on Down!” from 1 Samuel 12-16. Carol Boon has signed up for snack.
7:00 P.M.: Youth Group will meet.
7:00 P.M.:
Men’s Bible Study will meet in the Council room. We will be studying Lesson 2: “The Fall and Rise of a Priesthood,” from 1 Samuel 2:11-4:1.
Next Sunday, October 11, 10:00 A.M.:
Gary Wubben will lead the Morning Worship Service. The special offering will be for Classical Ministry Shares.
11:00 A.M.: Sunday School (Preschool-1st Grade 2nd-5th Grade)
11:15 A.M.: Catechism (6th-8th Grade 9th-12th Grade)
6:00 P.M.: Hymn Sing. Please join us for a night of singing favorite hymns!
OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
Please continue to pray for Jack Van Eps, Theora Ver Steeg, Vern Christie, 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:
October 7: Eva Ver Steeg
October 8: Daniel Barthel
October 9: Sandy Koerner
ANNIVERSARIES:
October 8: Pastor David and Rachel Dick (2010)
October 9: Daryl and Nancy Dosdall (1976)
Upcoming Special Offerings
October 18: Future Building Improvement Fund
October 25: Operation Christmas Child
November 1: Stevens County Food Shelf
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Communion Note: The outer circles contain wine the inner circle, grape juice. Please take as your conscience allows.
Pastor David will be on vacation from October 9-16. If you have a pastoral need during that time, please contact your district elder. If you have a concern for the prayer chain, please contact John Ver Steeg. If you have a bulletin announcement, please send it to Judy Van Eps.
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 holding a profession of faith/new members class sometime this fall.
There has been a delay with the plumbing, so the handicap bathroom will not be available today. Please use the other bathroom instead. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding!
Schedule for October/November 2026
Sunday, October 18, 10:00 A.M.:
Paul Sperr of the Gideons will give a brief presentation at the start of our morning worship service.
Monday, October 19, 9:00 A.M.:
Music Committee will meet.
Thursday, October 22, 7:00 P.M.:
Talking Theology at church. Do you have a doctrinal question you’ve always wondered about? A struggle with one of our creeds and confessions? Do you just want to learn more about what we believe, as a Reformed church? Please join us for a night of talking theology! Hosted by Pastor David, we’ll be having conversations about whatever theological topics you want to discuss. This event is open to everyone!
Tuesday, October 27, 7:00 P.M.:
Consistory will meet, with full Council to follow at 7:30 P.M. Randy Luthi will serve refreshments.
Sunday, November 1:
World Hunger Sunday. If you feel led to fast in commemoration of this day, we encourage you to plan your fast so it concludes with the morning worship service.
Sunday, November 1, 6:00 P.M.:
Combined Reformation Service at 1st CRC in Prinsburg. More details to come.
Thursday, November 5, 10:00 A.M.:
Women’s Faith Builders will meet. We’ll be studying Lesson 5, “Meekness and Subtlety,” from Esther 5:1-14.
Saturday, November 7, 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.:
Game Day at church. This will be a time of fellowship. Please bring games to play and snacks to eat. Lunch will be provided. Come and go as you please.
Tuesday, November 10, 7:00 P.M.:
Consistory will meet, with full Council to follow at 7:30 P.M. Randy Evink will serve refreshments.
Monday, November 16 – Monday, November 23:
Operation Christmas Child boxes will be collected at Hancock CRC. More details to come.
Thursday, November 26, 9:30 A.M.:
Thanksgiving Day service.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
October 4, 2026
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 A.M.
COME! LET US WORSHIP!
Call to Worship: Revelation 5:9-10
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
* Hymn: #249 “Holy, Holy, Holy!”
LET US CONFESS OUR FAITH AND PRAY TO THE LORD
*Confession of Faith: Apostles’ Creed (PH, pg. 813)
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: Colossians 1:21-23
Guide for Grateful Living: Colossians 3:1-17
Congregational Prayer
LET US PRESENT OUR OFFERINGS TO GOD
Offerings: 1. General Fund 2. Church Education
LET US OPEN OUR HEARTS TO THE WORD OF GOD
*Hymn of Preparation: #387 “Alleluia! Alleluia!”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12-24 (pg. 1142)
Sermon: The Centrality of the Resurrection
Prayer of Application
Special Music: “According to Thy Gracious Word”
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper (PH, pg. 984)
GO! LET US DEPART TO SERVE IN JOY AND PEACE!
*Hymn of Response: EH#75 “I Know That My Redeemer Lives”
*Benediction
*Doxology: #320 “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing”AM Sermon Notes
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-24
Sermon: The Centrality of the Resurrection
Theme: Living together as the body of Christ means insisting on the centrality of the resurrection.
I. If the resurrection is not true…
A. ________ has not been raised (v. 13). Why?
B. Our _____________ is in vain (v. 14). Why?
C. Your ________ is in vain (v. 14). Why?
D. We are misrepresenting ______ (v. 15). Why?
E. You are still in your _______ (v. 17). Why?
F. Those who have _______ ______ in Christ are lost (v. 18). Why?
G. We should be ________ (v. 19). Why? H. Their ____________ makes no sense (v. 29). Why?
I. We should only live for this _______ (v. 30-32). Why?
II. Since the resurrection is true…
A. His people will be ________ (v. 20-23).
1. What does Paul mean by the word firstfruits?
2. There is a connection between us and Christ, just like with ___.
3. Because we are united to Christ, his resurrection ______ ours.
4. When is this going to happen?
B. His rule will be _______________ (v. 24-28).
1. What else is going to happen when Christ comes?
2. ______ is the final enemy that will be destroyed (Rev. 20:14).
3. Summary of Scripture: C_____, F____, R______, C_______.
4. Toward what are you—and all creation—heading?
C. His people should hold fast and live for ___________ (v. 33-34).
1. Who is bad company for the Corinthians?
a. What should they do about that?
2. Why does Paul tell them to stop sinning? On what basis?
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
October 4, 2026
EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 6:00 P.M.
Prayer of Invocation
Song Service
Time of Sharing Prayer Requests
Congregational Prayer
*Hymn of Preparation: #260 “Not What My Hands Have Done”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 (pg. 1043)
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 32 (PH, pg. 901)
Sermon: Good Works
Prayer of Application
*Hymn of Response: #296 “We Give You But Your Own”
*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: Luke 19:1-10 Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 32
Sermon: Why Do Christians Do Good Works?
I. Christians Do Good Works Because…
A. Christ has _______________ us.
1. How do people typically approach religion?
2. We are saved by __________ alone through Christ.
a. How is this order seen in Zacchaeus?
b. How is this order seen in ourselves (Eph. 2)?
B. Christ is ________________ us.
1. There is a _____________, brought about by the Holy Spirit.
a. What did that look like in Zacchaeus?
b. What has this looked like in you (1 Cor. 6)?
2. This is necessary, because faith without works is ___ (Jas 2).
II. Christians Do Good Works So That…
A. We may show our __________________ to God.
1. Why are the 10 commandments in this section?
2. Why did Zacchaeus do what he did?
3. Do you have this motivation?
B. God may be __________ through us.
1. 1 Cor. 6:20: So glorify God in your body.
2. How would God be glorified through Zacchaeus?
3. Matt. 5:16: see your good works and give glory to your Father.
C. We may be ______________ of our faith.
1. How do we know that we are saved?
2. What would happen if Zacchaeus went back to his old life?
3. What is your fruit showing about you?
D. Our _______________ may be won over to Christ.
1. How would Zacchaeus’ change be appealing?
2. What did Peter tell wives in 1 Peter 3?
3. What do unbelievers think when they see you?
4. Titus 2:10: adorn the doctrine of God our Savior.
October 4, 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: Brooke Foss
Next Sunday: Daryl and Nancy Dosdall
REFRESHMENTS: Brendon and Brooke Foss
Next Sunday: Daryl and Nancy Dosdall
USHER: Mike Evink
Next Sunday: Roger Evink
NURSERY: Grace Boon
Next Sunday: Aria Evink
LIBRARIAN for October: Lori Bolluyt
CHURCH CALENDAR:
TODAY, Sunday, October 4, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service. We will celebrate the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. The special offering will be for Church Education.
11:00 A.M.: Sunday School (Preschool-1st Grade 2nd-5th Grade)
11:15 A.M.: Catechism (6th-8th Grade 9th-12th Grade)
12:00 P.M.: A potluck of ethnic dishes will be held, in honor of All Nations Heritage Sunday. A special cake, in honor of Pastor Appreciation Month, will be provided by the Fellowship Committee. Circle 1 is asked to serve.
6:00 P.M.: Pastor David will lead the Evening Worship Service.
Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 P.M.:
Education Committee will meet.
Wednesday, October 7, 6:30-7:00 A.M.:
Weekly prayer meeting at church. All are welcome to join us in prayer!
3:15-5:00 P.M.:
Kid Connection will begin. Our lesson will be “Shepherd Boy, Come on Down!” from 1 Samuel 12-16. Carol Boon has signed up for snack.
7:00 P.M.: Youth Group will meet.
7:00 P.M.:
Men’s Bible Study will meet in the Council room. We will be studying Lesson 2: “The Fall and Rise of a Priesthood,” from 1 Samuel 2:11-4:1.
Next Sunday, October 11, 10:00 A.M.:
Gary Wubben will lead the Morning Worship Service. The special offering will be for Classical Ministry Shares.
11:00 A.M.: Sunday School (Preschool-1st Grade 2nd-5th Grade)
11:15 A.M.: Catechism (6th-8th Grade 9th-12th Grade)
6:00 P.M.: Hymn Sing. Please join us for a night of singing favorite hymns!
OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
Please continue to pray for Jack Van Eps, Theora Ver Steeg, Vern Christie, 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:
October 7: Eva Ver Steeg
October 8: Daniel Barthel
October 9: Sandy Koerner
ANNIVERSARIES:
October 8: Pastor David and Rachel Dick (2010)
October 9: Daryl and Nancy Dosdall (1976)
Upcoming Special Offerings
October 18: Future Building Improvement Fund
October 25: Operation Christmas Child
November 1: Stevens County Food Shelf
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Communion Note: The outer circles contain wine the inner circle, grape juice. Please take as your conscience allows.
Pastor David will be on vacation from October 9-16. If you have a pastoral need during that time, please contact your district elder. If you have a concern for the prayer chain, please contact John Ver Steeg. If you have a bulletin announcement, please send it to Judy Van Eps.
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 holding a profession of faith/new members class sometime this fall.
There has been a delay with the plumbing, so the handicap bathroom will not be available today. Please use the other bathroom instead. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding!
Schedule for October/November 2026
Sunday, October 18, 10:00 A.M.:
Paul Sperr of the Gideons will give a brief presentation at the start of our morning worship service.
Monday, October 19, 9:00 A.M.:
Music Committee will meet.
Thursday, October 22, 7:00 P.M.:
Talking Theology at church. Do you have a doctrinal question you’ve always wondered about? A struggle with one of our creeds and confessions? Do you just want to learn more about what we believe, as a Reformed church? Please join us for a night of talking theology! Hosted by Pastor David, we’ll be having conversations about whatever theological topics you want to discuss. This event is open to everyone!
Tuesday, October 27, 7:00 P.M.:
Consistory will meet, with full Council to follow at 7:30 P.M. Randy Luthi will serve refreshments.
Sunday, November 1:
World Hunger Sunday. If you feel led to fast in commemoration of this day, we encourage you to plan your fast so it concludes with the morning worship service.
Sunday, November 1, 6:00 P.M.:
Combined Reformation Service at 1st CRC in Prinsburg. More details to come.
Thursday, November 5, 10:00 A.M.:
Women’s Faith Builders will meet. We’ll be studying Lesson 5, “Meekness and Subtlety,” from Esther 5:1-14.
Saturday, November 7, 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.:
Game Day at church. This will be a time of fellowship. Please bring games to play and snacks to eat. Lunch will be provided. Come and go as you please.
Tuesday, November 10, 7:00 P.M.:
Consistory will meet, with full Council to follow at 7:30 P.M. Randy Evink will serve refreshments.
Monday, November 16 – Monday, November 23:
Operation Christmas Child boxes will be collected at Hancock CRC. More details to come.
Thursday, November 26, 9:30 A.M.:
Thanksgiving Day service.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
October 4, 2026
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 A.M.
COME! LET US WORSHIP!
Call to Worship: Revelation 5:9-10
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
* Hymn: #249 “Holy, Holy, Holy!”
LET US CONFESS OUR FAITH AND PRAY TO THE LORD
*Confession of Faith: Apostles’ Creed (PH, pg. 813)
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: Colossians 1:21-23
Guide for Grateful Living: Colossians 3:1-17
Congregational Prayer
LET US PRESENT OUR OFFERINGS TO GOD
Offerings: 1. General Fund 2. Church Education
LET US OPEN OUR HEARTS TO THE WORD OF GOD
*Hymn of Preparation: #387 “Alleluia! Alleluia!”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12-24 (pg. 1142)
Sermon: The Centrality of the Resurrection
Prayer of Application
Special Music: “According to Thy Gracious Word”
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper (PH, pg. 984)
GO! LET US DEPART TO SERVE IN JOY AND PEACE!
*Hymn of Response: EH#75 “I Know That My Redeemer Lives”
*Benediction
*Doxology: #320 “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing”AM Sermon Notes
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-24
Sermon: The Centrality of the Resurrection
Theme: Living together as the body of Christ means insisting on the centrality of the resurrection.
I. If the resurrection is not true…
A. ________ has not been raised (v. 13). Why?
B. Our _____________ is in vain (v. 14). Why?
C. Your ________ is in vain (v. 14). Why?
D. We are misrepresenting ______ (v. 15). Why?
E. You are still in your _______ (v. 17). Why?
F. Those who have _______ ______ in Christ are lost (v. 18). Why?
G. We should be ________ (v. 19). Why? H. Their ____________ makes no sense (v. 29). Why?
I. We should only live for this _______ (v. 30-32). Why?
II. Since the resurrection is true…
A. His people will be ________ (v. 20-23).
1. What does Paul mean by the word firstfruits?
2. There is a connection between us and Christ, just like with ___.
3. Because we are united to Christ, his resurrection ______ ours.
4. When is this going to happen?
B. His rule will be _______________ (v. 24-28).
1. What else is going to happen when Christ comes?
2. ______ is the final enemy that will be destroyed (Rev. 20:14).
3. Summary of Scripture: C_____, F____, R______, C_______.
4. Toward what are you—and all creation—heading?
C. His people should hold fast and live for ___________ (v. 33-34).
1. Who is bad company for the Corinthians?
a. What should they do about that?
2. Why does Paul tell them to stop sinning? On what basis?
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
October 4, 2026
EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 6:00 P.M.
Prayer of Invocation
Song Service
Time of Sharing Prayer Requests
Congregational Prayer
*Hymn of Preparation: #260 “Not What My Hands Have Done”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 (pg. 1043)
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 32 (PH, pg. 901)
Sermon: Good Works
Prayer of Application
*Hymn of Response: #296 “We Give You But Your Own”
*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: Luke 19:1-10 Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 32
Sermon: Why Do Christians Do Good Works?
I. Christians Do Good Works Because…
A. Christ has _______________ us.
1. How do people typically approach religion?
2. We are saved by __________ alone through Christ.
a. How is this order seen in Zacchaeus?
b. How is this order seen in ourselves (Eph. 2)?
B. Christ is ________________ us.
1. There is a _____________, brought about by the Holy Spirit.
a. What did that look like in Zacchaeus?
b. What has this looked like in you (1 Cor. 6)?
2. This is necessary, because faith without works is ___ (Jas 2).
II. Christians Do Good Works So That…
A. We may show our __________________ to God.
1. Why are the 10 commandments in this section?
2. Why did Zacchaeus do what he did?
3. Do you have this motivation?
B. God may be __________ through us.
1. 1 Cor. 6:20: So glorify God in your body.
2. How would God be glorified through Zacchaeus?
3. Matt. 5:16: see your good works and give glory to your Father.
C. We may be ______________ of our faith.
1. How do we know that we are saved?
2. What would happen if Zacchaeus went back to his old life?
3. What is your fruit showing about you?
D. Our _______________ may be won over to Christ.
1. How would Zacchaeus’ change be appealing?
2. What did Peter tell wives in 1 Peter 3?
3. What do unbelievers think when they see you?
4. Titus 2:10: adorn the doctrine of God our Savior.
