HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
October 19, 2025
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: Johnnita Luthi
Next Sunday: Daryl and Nancy Dosdall
REFRESHMENTS: Randy and Johnnita Luthi
Next Sunday: Daryl and Nancy Dosdall
USHER: Vern Christie
Next Sunday: Cory Evink
NURSERY: Kristen Muller
Next Sunday: Aria Evink
LIBRARIAN for October: Lori Bolluyt
CHURCH CALENDAR:
TODAY, October 19, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service. Kosie and Lizette Muller will lead Praise Time. The special offering will be for the Future Building Fund.
11:00 A.M.: Sunday School (Preschool-1st Grade 2nd-5th Grade)
11:15 A.M.: Catechism (6th-8th Grade 9th-12th Grade)
2:00 P.M.: Week 3 of the Profession of Faith/New Members Class.
6:00 P.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Evening Worship Service.
Wednesday, October 22, 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 meet. Our lesson will be “That’s Impossible!” from Genesis 18:1-15 21:1-7. Lois Strei has signed up for snack.
7:00 P.M.: Youth Group will meet.
7:00 P.M.:
Young Women’s Bible Study will meet in the parsonage basement. We’ll be studying Lesson 3, “God Visits,” from Genesis 17-20.
Next Sunday, October 26, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service. The special offering will be for the Operation Christmas Child.
11:00 A.M.: Sunday School (Preschool-1st Grade 2nd-5th Grade)
11:15 A.M.: Catechism (6th-8th Grade 9th-12th Grade)
11:30 A.M.: A discussion will be held in the sanctuary regarding the relationship between the Fellowship Committee and the Circles. All women of the church are invited to attend and share their input.
6:00 P.M.:
Reformation Service at 1st CRC in Prinsburg. Pastor Brian Bolkema of Rock of Life CRC will preach the sermon, with other area Reformed pastors involved in the service. Refreshments and a time of fellowship will be held after the service.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
Dak Foss will be having a cath procedure in the Cities tomorrow, with plans to balloon or stent his pulmonary artery. Please pray that it would go well, and that Dak would recover quickly.
Theora Ver Steeg has been diagnosed with colon cancer, and will have surgery on October 22. Please pray that the surgery would be successful, and that God would bless her with his loving presence on this journey.
Please continue to pray for Darrell Walton, Dave Evink, Merlin Koerner, Vern Christie, Carol Nelson, Jim Lonneman, Gary Wubben, Riverside Express, the elderly, those with ongoing health issues, and those grieving the loss of loved ones.
ANNIVERSARIES:
October 19: Ryan and Heidi Barthel (2024)
October 21: John-D and Tiffany Muller (2023)
Upcoming Special Offerings:
November 2 – Stevens County Food Shelf
November 9 – Classical Ministry Shares
November 16 – Maintenance and Repair
November 23 – Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Judy Van Eps is going to retire from her position of communion preparation at the end of the year. If you are interested in taking over for her, or have questions about what is involved, please talk to a Council member soon!
CALLED Event—How do you know if you are called? What kinds of ministry are there? Are there part-time options? How do you get into ministry? What are the next steps? Hosted by local pastors in northwest Iowa along with Susan LaClear from the Candidacy office and representatives from Resonate Global Mission, CALLED is a free event to learn more about pathways into ministry on Saturday, November 22, at Dordt University from 10am-3pm. Please invite an encourager to come with you and have them register as well. Lunch will be provided, along with coffee before and after the event. Lodging accommodation is available upon request. For more information and to register, go to: forms.gle/Sg6Zh4Jx6cbPDiE9A or contact Pastor Dan De Graff (degraff.d@gmail.com). You can also talk to Pastor David.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
October 19, 2025
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
10:00 A.M.
COME! LET US WORSHIP!
Call to Worship: Psalm 96:7-10
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
*Praise Time:
#25 “Lord, to You My Soul Is Lifted,”
#75 “We Give Our Thanks to You, O God,”
#225 “Give Thanks to God, the Father”
LET US CONFESS OUR FAITH AND PRAY TO THE LORD
Confession of Sin: Deuteronomy 5:6-21
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon:
Confession of Faith: Belgic Confession, Article 33 (PH, pg. 850)
Congregational Prayer
LET US PRESENT OUR OFFERINGS TO GOD
Offerings: 1. General Fund 2. Future Building Fund
LET US OPEN OUR HEARTS TO THE WORD OF GOD
*Hymn of Preparation: #329 “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading: 2 Kings 9:1-10:36 (pg. 370)
Sermon: From Jehu to Jesus
Prayer of Application
GO! LET US DEPART TO SERVE IN JOY AND PEACE!
*Hymn of Response: #482 “Man of Sorrows—What a Name”
*Benediction
*Doxology: #630 “Now Blessed Be the Lord Our God”
AM Sermon Notes
Scripture: 2 Kings 9:1-10:36
Sermon: From Jehu to Jesus
Theme: Jehu serves as a type and antitype of Christ.
I. Receiving God’s Anointing (9:1-13)
A. God had told ________ to anoint Jehu in 1 Kings 19.
B. Jehu was given the job of striking down the house of _________.
1. Why? 2. God will _____ his people for all the wrong they’ve endured.
a. Why should this discourage us from seeking revenge?
2. Explain the comparison to Jeroboam and Baasha.
II. Fulfilling God’s Prophecies (9:14-37)
A. King Joram sends out riders, asking “is it _________?”
1. Jehu _______ King Joram.
2. Where did this take place? Why is that significant?
B. Queen Jezebel ________ Jehu.
1. What does the reference to Zimri mean?
2. Can we rejoice at her death (Psalm 58:10)?
III. Exterminating God’s Enemies (10:1-27)
A. What happened to Ahab’s 70 sons (descendants)?
B. What happened to Ahaziah’s relatives?
1. The whole ________ of Ahab is cut off.
C. What happened to the worshippers of Baal?
1. What lesson can we learn here about our sin?
IV. Falling Short of Truly Serving God (10:28-36)
A. While Jehu got rid of Baal worship, what sin remained in Israel?
1. Jehu was a _____-hearted king.
B. What warning is there here for us?
V. Pointing To Jesus
A. Jehu is a _______ of Christ.
1. He receives God’s _____________, and will __________ the blood of the saints.
2. He fulfills God’s _____________. What are some examples?
3. He exterminates God’s ___________. Where initially?
a. When will this happen completely?
B. Jehu is an ______________ of Christ.
1. How does Jesus differ from Jehu?
2. We _______ King Jesus!
PM Sermon Notes
Scripture: Nahum 1:2-8 Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 4
Sermon: The Just Judge
I. God Is Just Even Though He Requires Us To Do What We Can’t
A. The question is really asking: Is God ____________?
1. Why does that seem to be the case (Illustration)?
B. God created us with the _____________ to keep his law.
1. This was lost in the __________.
2. Just because we lost it, doesn’t meant that God is unjust!
a. Why not?
II. God Is Just When He Punishes Sin
A. 2 Types of Sin:
1. ______________ Sin: with which we are born.
2. ______________ Sins: which we each commit ourselves.
3. God _________ both (Psalm 5:4 11:5).
B. 2 Times of Punishment:
1. ________: Temporal Punishments.
a. What are some examples?
2. In ________________.
a. What does this look like?
3. What does Nahum 1 have to say about God’s punishment?
a. Yes, Nahum 1:7 says: the Lord is __________.
C. God is a _______ Judge.
1. What was the courtroom illustration?
2. If God let sin go ________________, he would not be just.
III. God Is Just Even Though He Is Also Merciful
A. Why is God’s mercy a common objection today?
B. God is always, perfectly, all of his ____________ all of the time.
1. What does Exodus 34:6-7 say?
2. We see this most clearly at the ____________. How?
3. God the Just is satisfied to look on him and pardon me.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
October 19, 2025
EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE
6:00 P.M.
Prayer of Invocation
Song Service
Time of Sharing Prayer Requests
Congregational Prayer
*Hymn: #94 (st. 1-4, 9) “Almighty Lord God, Who Judges the Earth”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture: Nahum 1:2-8 (pg. 930)
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 4 (PH, pg. 864)
Sermon: The Just Judge Prayer of Application
*Hymn of Response: “Before the Throne of God Above”
*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?
October 19, 2025
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: Johnnita Luthi
Next Sunday: Daryl and Nancy Dosdall
REFRESHMENTS: Randy and Johnnita Luthi
Next Sunday: Daryl and Nancy Dosdall
USHER: Vern Christie
Next Sunday: Cory Evink
NURSERY: Kristen Muller
Next Sunday: Aria Evink
LIBRARIAN for October: Lori Bolluyt
CHURCH CALENDAR:
TODAY, October 19, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service. Kosie and Lizette Muller will lead Praise Time. The special offering will be for the Future Building Fund.
11:00 A.M.: Sunday School (Preschool-1st Grade 2nd-5th Grade)
11:15 A.M.: Catechism (6th-8th Grade 9th-12th Grade)
2:00 P.M.: Week 3 of the Profession of Faith/New Members Class.
6:00 P.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Evening Worship Service.
Wednesday, October 22, 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 meet. Our lesson will be “That’s Impossible!” from Genesis 18:1-15 21:1-7. Lois Strei has signed up for snack.
7:00 P.M.: Youth Group will meet.
7:00 P.M.:
Young Women’s Bible Study will meet in the parsonage basement. We’ll be studying Lesson 3, “God Visits,” from Genesis 17-20.
Next Sunday, October 26, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service. The special offering will be for the Operation Christmas Child.
11:00 A.M.: Sunday School (Preschool-1st Grade 2nd-5th Grade)
11:15 A.M.: Catechism (6th-8th Grade 9th-12th Grade)
11:30 A.M.: A discussion will be held in the sanctuary regarding the relationship between the Fellowship Committee and the Circles. All women of the church are invited to attend and share their input.
6:00 P.M.:
Reformation Service at 1st CRC in Prinsburg. Pastor Brian Bolkema of Rock of Life CRC will preach the sermon, with other area Reformed pastors involved in the service. Refreshments and a time of fellowship will be held after the service.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
Dak Foss will be having a cath procedure in the Cities tomorrow, with plans to balloon or stent his pulmonary artery. Please pray that it would go well, and that Dak would recover quickly.
Theora Ver Steeg has been diagnosed with colon cancer, and will have surgery on October 22. Please pray that the surgery would be successful, and that God would bless her with his loving presence on this journey.
Please continue to pray for Darrell Walton, Dave Evink, Merlin Koerner, Vern Christie, Carol Nelson, Jim Lonneman, Gary Wubben, Riverside Express, the elderly, those with ongoing health issues, and those grieving the loss of loved ones.
ANNIVERSARIES:
October 19: Ryan and Heidi Barthel (2024)
October 21: John-D and Tiffany Muller (2023)
Upcoming Special Offerings:
November 2 – Stevens County Food Shelf
November 9 – Classical Ministry Shares
November 16 – Maintenance and Repair
November 23 – Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Judy Van Eps is going to retire from her position of communion preparation at the end of the year. If you are interested in taking over for her, or have questions about what is involved, please talk to a Council member soon!
CALLED Event—How do you know if you are called? What kinds of ministry are there? Are there part-time options? How do you get into ministry? What are the next steps? Hosted by local pastors in northwest Iowa along with Susan LaClear from the Candidacy office and representatives from Resonate Global Mission, CALLED is a free event to learn more about pathways into ministry on Saturday, November 22, at Dordt University from 10am-3pm. Please invite an encourager to come with you and have them register as well. Lunch will be provided, along with coffee before and after the event. Lodging accommodation is available upon request. For more information and to register, go to: forms.gle/Sg6Zh4Jx6cbPDiE9A or contact Pastor Dan De Graff (degraff.d@gmail.com). You can also talk to Pastor David.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
October 19, 2025
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
10:00 A.M.
COME! LET US WORSHIP!
Call to Worship: Psalm 96:7-10
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
*Praise Time:
#25 “Lord, to You My Soul Is Lifted,”
#75 “We Give Our Thanks to You, O God,”
#225 “Give Thanks to God, the Father”
LET US CONFESS OUR FAITH AND PRAY TO THE LORD
Confession of Sin: Deuteronomy 5:6-21
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon:
Confession of Faith: Belgic Confession, Article 33 (PH, pg. 850)
Congregational Prayer
LET US PRESENT OUR OFFERINGS TO GOD
Offerings: 1. General Fund 2. Future Building Fund
LET US OPEN OUR HEARTS TO THE WORD OF GOD
*Hymn of Preparation: #329 “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading: 2 Kings 9:1-10:36 (pg. 370)
Sermon: From Jehu to Jesus
Prayer of Application
GO! LET US DEPART TO SERVE IN JOY AND PEACE!
*Hymn of Response: #482 “Man of Sorrows—What a Name”
*Benediction
*Doxology: #630 “Now Blessed Be the Lord Our God”
AM Sermon Notes
Scripture: 2 Kings 9:1-10:36
Sermon: From Jehu to Jesus
Theme: Jehu serves as a type and antitype of Christ.
I. Receiving God’s Anointing (9:1-13)
A. God had told ________ to anoint Jehu in 1 Kings 19.
B. Jehu was given the job of striking down the house of _________.
1. Why? 2. God will _____ his people for all the wrong they’ve endured.
a. Why should this discourage us from seeking revenge?
2. Explain the comparison to Jeroboam and Baasha.
II. Fulfilling God’s Prophecies (9:14-37)
A. King Joram sends out riders, asking “is it _________?”
1. Jehu _______ King Joram.
2. Where did this take place? Why is that significant?
B. Queen Jezebel ________ Jehu.
1. What does the reference to Zimri mean?
2. Can we rejoice at her death (Psalm 58:10)?
III. Exterminating God’s Enemies (10:1-27)
A. What happened to Ahab’s 70 sons (descendants)?
B. What happened to Ahaziah’s relatives?
1. The whole ________ of Ahab is cut off.
C. What happened to the worshippers of Baal?
1. What lesson can we learn here about our sin?
IV. Falling Short of Truly Serving God (10:28-36)
A. While Jehu got rid of Baal worship, what sin remained in Israel?
1. Jehu was a _____-hearted king.
B. What warning is there here for us?
V. Pointing To Jesus
A. Jehu is a _______ of Christ.
1. He receives God’s _____________, and will __________ the blood of the saints.
2. He fulfills God’s _____________. What are some examples?
3. He exterminates God’s ___________. Where initially?
a. When will this happen completely?
B. Jehu is an ______________ of Christ.
1. How does Jesus differ from Jehu?
2. We _______ King Jesus!
PM Sermon Notes
Scripture: Nahum 1:2-8 Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 4
Sermon: The Just Judge
I. God Is Just Even Though He Requires Us To Do What We Can’t
A. The question is really asking: Is God ____________?
1. Why does that seem to be the case (Illustration)?
B. God created us with the _____________ to keep his law.
1. This was lost in the __________.
2. Just because we lost it, doesn’t meant that God is unjust!
a. Why not?
II. God Is Just When He Punishes Sin
A. 2 Types of Sin:
1. ______________ Sin: with which we are born.
2. ______________ Sins: which we each commit ourselves.
3. God _________ both (Psalm 5:4 11:5).
B. 2 Times of Punishment:
1. ________: Temporal Punishments.
a. What are some examples?
2. In ________________.
a. What does this look like?
3. What does Nahum 1 have to say about God’s punishment?
a. Yes, Nahum 1:7 says: the Lord is __________.
C. God is a _______ Judge.
1. What was the courtroom illustration?
2. If God let sin go ________________, he would not be just.
III. God Is Just Even Though He Is Also Merciful
A. Why is God’s mercy a common objection today?
B. God is always, perfectly, all of his ____________ all of the time.
1. What does Exodus 34:6-7 say?
2. We see this most clearly at the ____________. How?
3. God the Just is satisfied to look on him and pardon me.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
October 19, 2025
EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE
6:00 P.M.
Prayer of Invocation
Song Service
Time of Sharing Prayer Requests
Congregational Prayer
*Hymn: #94 (st. 1-4, 9) “Almighty Lord God, Who Judges the Earth”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture: Nahum 1:2-8 (pg. 930)
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 4 (PH, pg. 864)
Sermon: The Just Judge Prayer of Application
*Hymn of Response: “Before the Throne of God Above”
*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?
