HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
November 8, 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: Kyle and Trinity Meinders
Next Sunday: Benjy and Jenny Ver Steeg
REFRESHMENTS: Kyle and Trinity Meinders
Next Sunday: Benjy and Jenny Ver Steeg
USHER: Cooper Ver Steeg
Next Sunday: Jeremy Ver Steeg
NURSERY: Ashley Luthi
Next Sunday: Trinity Meinders
LIBRARIAN for November: Cheryl Walton
CHURCH CALENDAR:
TODAY, Sunday, November 8, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David 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!
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.
Wednesday, November 11, 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 “David’s Early Reign” from 2 Samuel 2-6. Bernice Christie has signed up for snack.
7:00 P.M.:
Men’s Bible Study will meet in the Council room. We will be studying Lesson 4: “Samuel the Judge,” from 1 Samuel 6:1-7:17.
7:00 P.M.: Youth Group will meet.
Thursday, November 12, 7:00 P.M.:
Hymn Sing featuring the local Homeschool Youth Choir. Refreshments to follow.
Saturday, November 14, 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.
Next Sunday, November 15, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service. The special offering will be for the Future Building Improvement Fund.
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.: Pastor David will lead the Evening Worship Service.
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:
November 8: Pearl Ras
November 10: Baylor Ver Steeg
November 14: Rachel Arredondo
ANNIVERSARIES:
November 12: Harrison and Marcia Newhouse (2023)
Upcoming Special Offerings
November 22: Maintenance and Repair
November 27 (Thanksgiving): Designated or General Fund
November 29: Someplace Safe
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Reasons for Gratitude: In your bulletins, you will find slips of colored paper. On these slips, you are encouraged to write items for which you are thankful, so that “we may show we are thankful to God for all he has done for us, and so that he may be praised through us” (Heidelberg Catechism, Q&A 86). The slips, once completed, can be deposited in the basket in the narthex. You may sign your name, or leave it anonymous. You can fill out as few or as many slips as you would like. These items of thanksgiving will be compiled, and printed in the bulletin on Thanksgiving Day, as a testimony of our gratitude to the Lord.
Council Highlights
1. The October Council meeting was held on November 3, 2026, following some postponements.
2. Pastor David gave a report of his work and visits.
3. The Treasurer’s Report for September was reviewed and approved.
4. Council reviewed the report of the Music Committee.
5. Pastor David led the elders and deacons in Office-Bearer Training, focusing on the importance of evangelism in the life of the church. Various principles of evangelism were discussed, as well as possible opportunities for Hancock CRC to share the gospel in our community.
6. Pastor David and Randy Luthi gave a report on the fall Classis meeting.
7. Pastor David has been assigned by Classis to provide pulpit supply for Bethlehem CRC in Thunder Bay, ON, on February 7.
8. Council began discussing the organizational chart, in order to update the committees for 2027. 9. The next Council meeting will be held on November 10, 2026.
Classis Highlights
1. Classis Lake Superior met on September 21 and 22 at Covenant CRC in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
2. Classis heard an encouraging report from Redemption CRC, the church plant in Chanhassen, MN, which started up in August.
3. Classis spent considerable time in two roundtable discussions, focusing on church planting and church revitalization specifically, in raising up leaders within our churches.
4. Dylan Moorlag was successfully examined to become a Commissioned Pastor, serving at Pease CRC.
5. Continued restructuring of Classis was approved, in which all committees have representatives on the Advancing the Kingdom Team, in order to promote healthy communication and coordination.
6. The next Classis meeting will take place March 1-2 at Calvary CRC in Edina, MN.
7. The minutes of this meeting can be found at the Classis Lake Superior website.
Are you curious about what happens at Kid Connection each week? Often, our leftover worksheets are placed in the narthex, by the Sermon Notes for Kids. Please check them out! This week, you’ll find a worksheet on the Psalms.
Schedule for November/December 2026
Monday, November 16 – Monday, November 23:
Operation Christmas Child boxes will be collected at Hancock CRC. If you are able to help, please sign up in the narthex!
Thursday, November 26, 9:30 A.M.:
Thanksgiving Day service.
Thursday, December 3, 10:00 A.M.:
Women’s Faith Builders will meet. We’ll be studying Lesson 6, “The Man The King Delights to Honor,” from Esther 6:1-14.
Saturday, December 5, 10:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.:
Christmas Open House at the parsonage. Come and go—enjoy some Christmas cheer and goodies!
Tuesday, December 8, 7:00 P.M.:
Annual Congregational Meeting. We will be voting to approve the 2027 budget, as well as to elect a new elder and deacon.
Tuesday, December 8, 8:00 P.M.:
Council will meet after the Congregational meeting. John Boon will serve refreshments.
Sunday, December 14, 5:00 P.M.:
Sunday School Christmas Program. Everyone is invited to the program where ‘The Light of the World is Jesus’ will be presented. An offering will be taken for Ray and Angie De Lange. Following the program, a light supper of BBQs will be provided by the Fellowship Committee. Circle 2 is asked to serve. Please bring Christmas goodies to share! A Carol Sing will follow the supper.
Friday, December 25, 10:00 A.M.:
Christmas Day Service.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
November 8, 2026
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
10:00 A.M.
COME! LET US WORSHIP!
Call to Worship: Psalm 97:1-6
Silent Prayer & Response #635 “Glory Be to the Father”
*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: #428 “O Worship the King”
LET US CONFESS OUR FAITH AND PRAY TO THE LORD
Confession of Sin: Hebrews 4:14-16
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: Hebrews 10:19-23
Confession of Faith: Canons of Dort, MPOD 5, Art. 10 (PH, pg. 944)
Congregational Prayer
LET US PRESENT OUR OFFERINGS TO GOD
Offerings: 1. General Fund 2. Classical Ministry Shares
LET US OPEN OUR HEARTS TO THE WORD OF GOD
*Hymn of Preparation: #72 (st. 1, 4-6) “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed”
Prayer of Illumination Scripture Reading: Psalm 72 (pg. 573)
Sermon: Reading a Royal Psalm
Prayer of Application
GO! LET US DEPART TO SERVE IN JOY AND PEACE!
*Hymn of Response: #412 “Jesus Shall Reign”
*Benediction
*Doxology: #638 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
AM Sermon Notes
Scripture: Psalm 72
Sermon: Reading a Royal Psalm
I. Original Prayer For Solomon
A. Endowed by God with justice and ____________________.
1. A prayer that God would ______ the king to serve well (v. 1).
2. How do we know Solomon had this desire (1 K. 3)?
B. Protect the __________________.
1. What would that look like (v. 2, 4)?
2. How do we know Solomon had this concern (1 K. 3)?
C. Experience __________________.
1. How is that described (v. 8-11, 15-17, 5-7)?
2. What did this look like in Solomon’s life (1 K. 4-10)?
II. Current Prayer For Our Leaders
A. Endowed by God with Justice and Righteousness.
1. Why do we need to pray this?
2. Calvin: “none are fit for occupying that exalted station.”
B. Protect the Vulnerable
1. Who are the vulnerable in our society?
2. Do you pray in this way?
C. Experience Prosperity.
1. Is this difficult to pray for?
2. What does Paul say in 1 Timothy 2?
3. What does Article 36 of the Belgic Confession say?
4. How do those situations encourage us in our own?
III. Ultimate Prayer In Jesus Christ
A. Jesus has the Justice and Righteousness of God
1. He is ________ Himself.
B. Jesus Protects the Vulnerable.
1. How was this demonstrated in his earthly ministry?
2. How was this demonstrated on the cross?
C. Jesus Experiences Prosperity.
1. His kingdom covers the whole _________ (Rev. 5).
2. He shall rule _____________ and ever (Rev. 11:15).
3. How will we experience this prosperity (Isaiah 65)?
November 8, 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: Kyle and Trinity Meinders
Next Sunday: Benjy and Jenny Ver Steeg
REFRESHMENTS: Kyle and Trinity Meinders
Next Sunday: Benjy and Jenny Ver Steeg
USHER: Cooper Ver Steeg
Next Sunday: Jeremy Ver Steeg
NURSERY: Ashley Luthi
Next Sunday: Trinity Meinders
LIBRARIAN for November: Cheryl Walton
CHURCH CALENDAR:
TODAY, Sunday, November 8, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David 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!
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.
Wednesday, November 11, 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 “David’s Early Reign” from 2 Samuel 2-6. Bernice Christie has signed up for snack.
7:00 P.M.:
Men’s Bible Study will meet in the Council room. We will be studying Lesson 4: “Samuel the Judge,” from 1 Samuel 6:1-7:17.
7:00 P.M.: Youth Group will meet.
Thursday, November 12, 7:00 P.M.:
Hymn Sing featuring the local Homeschool Youth Choir. Refreshments to follow.
Saturday, November 14, 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.
Next Sunday, November 15, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service. The special offering will be for the Future Building Improvement Fund.
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.: Pastor David will lead the Evening Worship Service.
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:
November 8: Pearl Ras
November 10: Baylor Ver Steeg
November 14: Rachel Arredondo
ANNIVERSARIES:
November 12: Harrison and Marcia Newhouse (2023)
Upcoming Special Offerings
November 22: Maintenance and Repair
November 27 (Thanksgiving): Designated or General Fund
November 29: Someplace Safe
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Reasons for Gratitude: In your bulletins, you will find slips of colored paper. On these slips, you are encouraged to write items for which you are thankful, so that “we may show we are thankful to God for all he has done for us, and so that he may be praised through us” (Heidelberg Catechism, Q&A 86). The slips, once completed, can be deposited in the basket in the narthex. You may sign your name, or leave it anonymous. You can fill out as few or as many slips as you would like. These items of thanksgiving will be compiled, and printed in the bulletin on Thanksgiving Day, as a testimony of our gratitude to the Lord.
Council Highlights
1. The October Council meeting was held on November 3, 2026, following some postponements.
2. Pastor David gave a report of his work and visits.
3. The Treasurer’s Report for September was reviewed and approved.
4. Council reviewed the report of the Music Committee.
5. Pastor David led the elders and deacons in Office-Bearer Training, focusing on the importance of evangelism in the life of the church. Various principles of evangelism were discussed, as well as possible opportunities for Hancock CRC to share the gospel in our community.
6. Pastor David and Randy Luthi gave a report on the fall Classis meeting.
7. Pastor David has been assigned by Classis to provide pulpit supply for Bethlehem CRC in Thunder Bay, ON, on February 7.
8. Council began discussing the organizational chart, in order to update the committees for 2027. 9. The next Council meeting will be held on November 10, 2026.
Classis Highlights
1. Classis Lake Superior met on September 21 and 22 at Covenant CRC in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
2. Classis heard an encouraging report from Redemption CRC, the church plant in Chanhassen, MN, which started up in August.
3. Classis spent considerable time in two roundtable discussions, focusing on church planting and church revitalization specifically, in raising up leaders within our churches.
4. Dylan Moorlag was successfully examined to become a Commissioned Pastor, serving at Pease CRC.
5. Continued restructuring of Classis was approved, in which all committees have representatives on the Advancing the Kingdom Team, in order to promote healthy communication and coordination.
6. The next Classis meeting will take place March 1-2 at Calvary CRC in Edina, MN.
7. The minutes of this meeting can be found at the Classis Lake Superior website.
Are you curious about what happens at Kid Connection each week? Often, our leftover worksheets are placed in the narthex, by the Sermon Notes for Kids. Please check them out! This week, you’ll find a worksheet on the Psalms.
Schedule for November/December 2026
Monday, November 16 – Monday, November 23:
Operation Christmas Child boxes will be collected at Hancock CRC. If you are able to help, please sign up in the narthex!
Thursday, November 26, 9:30 A.M.:
Thanksgiving Day service.
Thursday, December 3, 10:00 A.M.:
Women’s Faith Builders will meet. We’ll be studying Lesson 6, “The Man The King Delights to Honor,” from Esther 6:1-14.
Saturday, December 5, 10:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.:
Christmas Open House at the parsonage. Come and go—enjoy some Christmas cheer and goodies!
Tuesday, December 8, 7:00 P.M.:
Annual Congregational Meeting. We will be voting to approve the 2027 budget, as well as to elect a new elder and deacon.
Tuesday, December 8, 8:00 P.M.:
Council will meet after the Congregational meeting. John Boon will serve refreshments.
Sunday, December 14, 5:00 P.M.:
Sunday School Christmas Program. Everyone is invited to the program where ‘The Light of the World is Jesus’ will be presented. An offering will be taken for Ray and Angie De Lange. Following the program, a light supper of BBQs will be provided by the Fellowship Committee. Circle 2 is asked to serve. Please bring Christmas goodies to share! A Carol Sing will follow the supper.
Friday, December 25, 10:00 A.M.:
Christmas Day Service.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
November 8, 2026
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
10:00 A.M.
COME! LET US WORSHIP!
Call to Worship: Psalm 97:1-6
Silent Prayer & Response #635 “Glory Be to the Father”
*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: #428 “O Worship the King”
LET US CONFESS OUR FAITH AND PRAY TO THE LORD
Confession of Sin: Hebrews 4:14-16
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: Hebrews 10:19-23
Confession of Faith: Canons of Dort, MPOD 5, Art. 10 (PH, pg. 944)
Congregational Prayer
LET US PRESENT OUR OFFERINGS TO GOD
Offerings: 1. General Fund 2. Classical Ministry Shares
LET US OPEN OUR HEARTS TO THE WORD OF GOD
*Hymn of Preparation: #72 (st. 1, 4-6) “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed”
Prayer of Illumination Scripture Reading: Psalm 72 (pg. 573)
Sermon: Reading a Royal Psalm
Prayer of Application
GO! LET US DEPART TO SERVE IN JOY AND PEACE!
*Hymn of Response: #412 “Jesus Shall Reign”
*Benediction
*Doxology: #638 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
AM Sermon Notes
Scripture: Psalm 72
Sermon: Reading a Royal Psalm
I. Original Prayer For Solomon
A. Endowed by God with justice and ____________________.
1. A prayer that God would ______ the king to serve well (v. 1).
2. How do we know Solomon had this desire (1 K. 3)?
B. Protect the __________________.
1. What would that look like (v. 2, 4)?
2. How do we know Solomon had this concern (1 K. 3)?
C. Experience __________________.
1. How is that described (v. 8-11, 15-17, 5-7)?
2. What did this look like in Solomon’s life (1 K. 4-10)?
II. Current Prayer For Our Leaders
A. Endowed by God with Justice and Righteousness.
1. Why do we need to pray this?
2. Calvin: “none are fit for occupying that exalted station.”
B. Protect the Vulnerable
1. Who are the vulnerable in our society?
2. Do you pray in this way?
C. Experience Prosperity.
1. Is this difficult to pray for?
2. What does Paul say in 1 Timothy 2?
3. What does Article 36 of the Belgic Confession say?
4. How do those situations encourage us in our own?
III. Ultimate Prayer In Jesus Christ
A. Jesus has the Justice and Righteousness of God
1. He is ________ Himself.
B. Jesus Protects the Vulnerable.
1. How was this demonstrated in his earthly ministry?
2. How was this demonstrated on the cross?
C. Jesus Experiences Prosperity.
1. His kingdom covers the whole _________ (Rev. 5).
2. He shall rule _____________ and ever (Rev. 11:15).
3. How will we experience this prosperity (Isaiah 65)?
