HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
May 10, 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: Benjy and Jenny Ver Steeg
Next Sunday: Kosie and Lizette Muller
REFRESHMENTS: Benjy and Jenny Ver Steeg
Next Sunday: Kosie and Lizette Muller
USHER: Mike Evink
Next Sunday: Roger Evink
NURSERY: Ava Blair
Next Sunday: Sophie Blair
LIBRARIAN for May: Cheryl Walton
CHURCH CALENDAR:
TODAY, Sunday, May 10, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service. The Praise Team will lead Praise Time. The special offering will be for Denominational Ministry Shares.
7:00 P.M.:
Baccalaureate Service at Hancock School. Pastor Julius of Our Redeemers will lead the service, and Pastor David will give the message.
Tuesday, May 12, 7:00 P.M.:
Consistory will meet, with full Council to follow at 7:30 P.M. Gary Joos will serve refreshments.
Wednesday, May 13, 6:30-7:00 A.M.:
Weekly prayer meeting at church. All are welcome to join us in prayer!
Next Sunday, May 17, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service. The special offering will be for the Future Building Improvement Fund. Because this is Graduate Sunday, during the morning service, we will present a gift to and pray for our high school graduates: Ava Blair, Jack Blair, Gavin Blair, Kendel Evink, and Brady Luthi. There will also be a cake served after the service in their honor. We will also pray for our college graduates: Kristen Muller and Hudson Ver Steeg.
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 Jennifer Johnson, Jett Tellinghuisen, Debbie Van Eps, Terry Lebens, Dak Foss, Dave Evink, Merlin Koerner, Jim Lonneman, Gary Wubben, the elderly, those with ongoing health issues, and those grieving the loss of loved ones.
BIRTHDAYS:
May 17: Pam Foss
ANNIVERSARIES:
May 11: Chad and Leah Ver Steeg (2013)
OUR CLASSIS FAMILY: Commissioned Pastor Phonh Sinbondit, pastor of New Life South East Asian (SEA) Church (a church in New Brighton that is part of our Classis), died earlier this week following a stroke. Please pray for his wife and family, and also for New Life SEA, that God would sustain them all in their grief.
Upcoming Special Offerings:
May 24 – Nellie DeJager Fund
May 31 – Hope Haven
June 7 – Church Education
Schedule for May-June 2026
Sunday, May 24:
Marlin Breems will fill the pulpit, as Pastor David will be on vacation.
Tuesday, June 2, 7:00 P.M.:
Consistory will meet, with full Council to follow at 7:30 P.M. John Ver Steeg will serve refreshments.
Wednesday, June 3, 7:00 P.M.:
Education Committee will meet.
Thursday, June 4, 10:00 A.M.:
Ladies’ Bible Study will meet, studying Lesson 4: The Shalom Life: Living the Gift in an Un-Shalom World.
Sunday, June 7, 12:00 P.M.:
After the morning service, there will be a potluck of buns and salads. Circle 2 is asked to serve.
Sunday, June 14:
Gary Wubben will fill the pulpit, as Pastor David will be serving at the CRCNA Synod meeting in Grand Rapids, MI.
Monday, June 15, 9:00 A.M.:
Music Committee will meet.
Sunday, June 28, 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.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Lost and Found: Please check over the lost and found items in the narthex for anything that belongs to you!
Tri-State Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) - Tri-State Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) is accepting applications for the upcoming weekend at the First Reformed Church in Rock Valley, Iowa. TEC is an interdenominational three-day Christian retreat designed to help high schoolers learn more about their faith and their community. The next TEC is June 19-21, 2026. If you would like to learn more about TEC or register, please visit www.TriStateTEC.org or email TriStateTEC@gmail.com. The cost is $50 and includes a t-shirt & other special gifts. Scholarships are available upon request.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
May 10, 2026
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 A.M.
COME! LET US WORSHIP!
Call to Worship: Psalm 104:31-34
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
* Praise Time (All Songs in P&W Book):
#209 “His Name Is Wonderful” #182 “I’m Forever Grateful” #41 “In Moments Like These”
LET US CONFESS OUR FAITH AND PRAY TO THE LORD
Confession of Sin: Matthew 22:37-40
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: 1 John 4:10, 11, 19
Confession of Faith: Canons of Dort, MPOD 2, Art. 3-4 (PH, pg. 934)
Special Music: “How Great Thou Art” by Kendel Evink
Congregational Prayer
LET US PRESENT OUR OFFERINGS TO GOD
Offerings: 1. General Fund 2. Denominational Ministry Shares
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 2:6-16 (pg. 1132)
Sermon: The Wisdom of God
Prayer of Application
GO! LET US DEPART TO SERVE IN JOY AND PEACE!
*Hymn of Response: #424 “Spirit of the Living God”
*Benediction
*Doxology: #320 “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing”
AM Sermon Notes
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16
Sermon: The Wisdom of God
Theme: Living as the body of Christ means relying on the Holy Spirit to reveal to us the wisdom of God.
I. The Hidden Wisdom of God
A. Be careful!
1. How has this terminology been misinterpreted?
2. The wisdom of God is simply the ___________ message.
B. Not of This Age
1. What does Paul say about ‘this age’ in his letters?
2. The wisdom of God is _____________.
a. decreed before the ages. What is this talking about?
b. for our glory. What is this talking about?
c. How was this wisdom hidden in the Old Testament?
C. Not Understood by the World
1. How can we tell this wisdom was not understood by the world?
2. 2 Cor. 4:4: blinded the minds of the unbelievers.
3. What does the decoder glasses illustration mean?
II. The Revealed Wisdom of God
A. Revealed by the Spirit
1. The Holy Spirit is _______.
a. How does this qualify him to reveal this wisdom?
2. Revelation happens (Belgic Confession, Article 2):
a. Through _______________ Revelation: creation.
b. Through _______________ Revelation: Scripture.
1. Why do we need the Spirit to understand the Bible?
2. Why do we pray the prayer of illumination?
B. Unable to Be Understood By the World
1. The world can’t make a correct ___________ of the gospel.
a. Why not?
2. What does Paul mean by the language of judging (v. 15)?
a. The unbeliever is _________ of evaluating God’s wisdom.
b. Why can the Christian judge rightly?
c. What impact should this have on us, as a church?
May 10, 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: Benjy and Jenny Ver Steeg
Next Sunday: Kosie and Lizette Muller
REFRESHMENTS: Benjy and Jenny Ver Steeg
Next Sunday: Kosie and Lizette Muller
USHER: Mike Evink
Next Sunday: Roger Evink
NURSERY: Ava Blair
Next Sunday: Sophie Blair
LIBRARIAN for May: Cheryl Walton
CHURCH CALENDAR:
TODAY, Sunday, May 10, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service. The Praise Team will lead Praise Time. The special offering will be for Denominational Ministry Shares.
7:00 P.M.:
Baccalaureate Service at Hancock School. Pastor Julius of Our Redeemers will lead the service, and Pastor David will give the message.
Tuesday, May 12, 7:00 P.M.:
Consistory will meet, with full Council to follow at 7:30 P.M. Gary Joos will serve refreshments.
Wednesday, May 13, 6:30-7:00 A.M.:
Weekly prayer meeting at church. All are welcome to join us in prayer!
Next Sunday, May 17, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service. The special offering will be for the Future Building Improvement Fund. Because this is Graduate Sunday, during the morning service, we will present a gift to and pray for our high school graduates: Ava Blair, Jack Blair, Gavin Blair, Kendel Evink, and Brady Luthi. There will also be a cake served after the service in their honor. We will also pray for our college graduates: Kristen Muller and Hudson Ver Steeg.
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 Jennifer Johnson, Jett Tellinghuisen, Debbie Van Eps, Terry Lebens, Dak Foss, Dave Evink, Merlin Koerner, Jim Lonneman, Gary Wubben, the elderly, those with ongoing health issues, and those grieving the loss of loved ones.
BIRTHDAYS:
May 17: Pam Foss
ANNIVERSARIES:
May 11: Chad and Leah Ver Steeg (2013)
OUR CLASSIS FAMILY: Commissioned Pastor Phonh Sinbondit, pastor of New Life South East Asian (SEA) Church (a church in New Brighton that is part of our Classis), died earlier this week following a stroke. Please pray for his wife and family, and also for New Life SEA, that God would sustain them all in their grief.
Upcoming Special Offerings:
May 24 – Nellie DeJager Fund
May 31 – Hope Haven
June 7 – Church Education
Schedule for May-June 2026
Sunday, May 24:
Marlin Breems will fill the pulpit, as Pastor David will be on vacation.
Tuesday, June 2, 7:00 P.M.:
Consistory will meet, with full Council to follow at 7:30 P.M. John Ver Steeg will serve refreshments.
Wednesday, June 3, 7:00 P.M.:
Education Committee will meet.
Thursday, June 4, 10:00 A.M.:
Ladies’ Bible Study will meet, studying Lesson 4: The Shalom Life: Living the Gift in an Un-Shalom World.
Sunday, June 7, 12:00 P.M.:
After the morning service, there will be a potluck of buns and salads. Circle 2 is asked to serve.
Sunday, June 14:
Gary Wubben will fill the pulpit, as Pastor David will be serving at the CRCNA Synod meeting in Grand Rapids, MI.
Monday, June 15, 9:00 A.M.:
Music Committee will meet.
Sunday, June 28, 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.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Lost and Found: Please check over the lost and found items in the narthex for anything that belongs to you!
Tri-State Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) - Tri-State Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) is accepting applications for the upcoming weekend at the First Reformed Church in Rock Valley, Iowa. TEC is an interdenominational three-day Christian retreat designed to help high schoolers learn more about their faith and their community. The next TEC is June 19-21, 2026. If you would like to learn more about TEC or register, please visit www.TriStateTEC.org or email TriStateTEC@gmail.com. The cost is $50 and includes a t-shirt & other special gifts. Scholarships are available upon request.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
May 10, 2026
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 A.M.
COME! LET US WORSHIP!
Call to Worship: Psalm 104:31-34
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
* Praise Time (All Songs in P&W Book):
#209 “His Name Is Wonderful” #182 “I’m Forever Grateful” #41 “In Moments Like These”
LET US CONFESS OUR FAITH AND PRAY TO THE LORD
Confession of Sin: Matthew 22:37-40
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: 1 John 4:10, 11, 19
Confession of Faith: Canons of Dort, MPOD 2, Art. 3-4 (PH, pg. 934)
Special Music: “How Great Thou Art” by Kendel Evink
Congregational Prayer
LET US PRESENT OUR OFFERINGS TO GOD
Offerings: 1. General Fund 2. Denominational Ministry Shares
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 2:6-16 (pg. 1132)
Sermon: The Wisdom of God
Prayer of Application
GO! LET US DEPART TO SERVE IN JOY AND PEACE!
*Hymn of Response: #424 “Spirit of the Living God”
*Benediction
*Doxology: #320 “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing”
AM Sermon Notes
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16
Sermon: The Wisdom of God
Theme: Living as the body of Christ means relying on the Holy Spirit to reveal to us the wisdom of God.
I. The Hidden Wisdom of God
A. Be careful!
1. How has this terminology been misinterpreted?
2. The wisdom of God is simply the ___________ message.
B. Not of This Age
1. What does Paul say about ‘this age’ in his letters?
2. The wisdom of God is _____________.
a. decreed before the ages. What is this talking about?
b. for our glory. What is this talking about?
c. How was this wisdom hidden in the Old Testament?
C. Not Understood by the World
1. How can we tell this wisdom was not understood by the world?
2. 2 Cor. 4:4: blinded the minds of the unbelievers.
3. What does the decoder glasses illustration mean?
II. The Revealed Wisdom of God
A. Revealed by the Spirit
1. The Holy Spirit is _______.
a. How does this qualify him to reveal this wisdom?
2. Revelation happens (Belgic Confession, Article 2):
a. Through _______________ Revelation: creation.
b. Through _______________ Revelation: Scripture.
1. Why do we need the Spirit to understand the Bible?
2. Why do we pray the prayer of illumination?
B. Unable to Be Understood By the World
1. The world can’t make a correct ___________ of the gospel.
a. Why not?
2. What does Paul mean by the language of judging (v. 15)?
a. The unbeliever is _________ of evaluating God’s wisdom.
b. Why can the Christian judge rightly?
c. What impact should this have on us, as a church?
