HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
May 31, 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: Emilee Evink
Next Sunday: Dan and Ericka Bolluyt
REFRESHMENTS: Randy and Emilee Evink
Next Sunday: Dan and Ericka Bolluyt
USHER: Brian Bolluyt
Next Sunday: Cole Evink
NURSERY: Rachel Dick
Next Sunday: Kristen Muller
LIBRARIAN for May: Cheryl Walton
LIBRARIAN for June: Rita Bolluyt
CHURCH CALENDAR:
TODAY, Sunday, May 31, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service. The special offering will be for Hope Haven.
6:00 P.M.: Pastor David will lead the Evening Worship Service.
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, 6:30-7:00 A.M.:
Weekly prayer meeting at church. All are welcome to join us in prayer!
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.
Next Sunday, June 7, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service. The special offering will be for Church Education.
12:00 P.M.: After the morning service, there will be a potluck of buns and salads. Circle 2 is asked to serve.
6:00 P.M.: Pastor David will lead the Evening Worship Service.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
Please continue to pray for Jennifer Johnson, 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.
Funeral Service will be held for Lois Evenson, sister of Vern Christie, will be held on June 5, 2026, Friday. It will be held at Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar. Visitation is at 2:00 with funeral following at 3:00 p.m.
BIRTHDAYS:
May 31: Kristen Muller
June 1: Grace Boon
June 2: Carol Ver Steeg
June 5: Rachel Dick, Sharon Van Eps
June 6: Franklin Barthel
ANNIVERSARIES:
May 31: Brent and Angela Evink (2003)
June 1: Randy and Emilee Evink (2019), Kyle and Trinity Meinders (2024)
Upcoming Special Offerings:
June 14 – Classical Ministry Shares
June 21 – Future Building Improvement Fund
June 28 – Benevolent Fund
Schedule for June/July 2026
Sunday, May 31:
Calling all men, young and old, to sing a special number for Father’s Day, Sunday June 21st. Practice will be held at 11:30 on May 31st, June 7, and June 14.Many voices will make beautiful music!
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.
Thursday, July 2, 10:00 A.M.:
Ladies’ Bible Study will meet.
Saturday, July 4, 10:00 A.M.:
Our annual Independence Day Program will be held at church. Anyone willing to give a special number, please call John Boon at 392-5453 with your contribution. A potluck dinner on the church lawn will follow immediately after the program (it will be held in the church basement in case of rain). Please bring lawn chairs, food to share, your own utensils, plates, and cups. Cold drinks will be provided. There will be games and prizes to follow.
Note: Members of the 4th of July Committee are Jack Blair and Noah Luthi (1st year) and John Boon and Kyle Meinders (2nd year).
Sunday, July 5, 6:00 P.M.:
Outdoor Worship Service. Our Sunday evening service will take place on the church lawn. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on, and invite your friends and neighbors! Pastor David will lead the service.
Sunday, July 26—Thursday, July 30:
Vacation Bible School. More details to come.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
May 31, 2026
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
10:00 A.M.
COME! LET US WORSHIP!
Call to Worship: Psalm 66:1-3a, 4
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:
#424 “Spirit of the Living God”, #427 Dwell in me, O Blessed Spirit, #517 “There’s No God as Great”
LET US CONFESS OUR FAITH AND PRAY TO THE LORD
Confession of Faith: Canons of Dort, MPOD 2, Art. 9 (PH, pg. 935)
Congregational Prayer
LET US PRESENT OUR OFFERINGS TO GOD
Offerings:
1. General Fund 2. Hope Haven
LET US OPEN OUR HEARTS TO THE WORD OF GOD
*Hymn of Preparation: #291 “May the Mind of Christ, My Savior”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 (pg. 1133)
Sermon: Theology of the Cross The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper (PH, pg. 979)
Prayer of Application
GO! LET US DEPART TO SERVE IN JOY AND PEACE!
*Hymn of Response: #384 “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
*Benediction
*Doxology: #320 “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing”
AM Sermon Notes
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21
Sermon: Theology of the Cross
Theme: Living together as the body of Christ means operating with a theology of the cross.
I. The Corinthian Evaluation of Paul (4:1-5)
A. The Corinthians had a ______ evaluation of Paul. Why?
B. Paul was a servant of ________.
1. What does it mean he was a steward of the mysteries of God?
2. He was required to be _______________.
a. Only _____’s evaluation mattered. When will this happen?
C. How should the theology of the cross impact our evaluations?
II. Paul’s Evaluation of the Corinthians (4:6-13)
A. The Corinthians thought they had _____________.
1. How was this true, in a sense?
2. How do we sometimes operate with this mindset?
B. Shifting Their Thinking
1. Everything they have is a ________ from God.
2. Even the _____________ have not arrived.
3. The time for glory had not yet come. Now was time for ____.
C. How should the theology of the cross impact our expectations?
III. Paul’s Charge to the Corinthians (4:14-21)
A. Paul does not want to _________________ the Corinthians.
1. He views them as his ________________. Why?
B. Paul wants the Corinthians to _____________ him.
1. Paul himself is following _____________ (1 Cor. 11:1).
2. He did not pursue glory on this earth.
3. He suffered. How?
4. His suffering led him to the ____________.
5. How did He later experience glory?
6. Romans 8:17: provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. Notice the order!
7. We must put suffering in its proper ____________.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
May 31, 2026
EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 6:00 P.M.
Prayer of Invocation
Song Service
Time of Sharing Prayer Requests
Congregational Prayer
*Hymn: #490 “Blessed Assurance”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture: John 10:11-18 (pg. 1065)
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 21 (PH, pg. 883)
Sermon: The Good Shepherd’s Church
Prayer of Application
*Hymn of Response: #591 “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”
*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: John 10:11-18 Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 21
Sermon: The Good Shepherd’s Church
I. The Church is Established by Christ
A. Chosen by Christ
1. How is the church different from other organizations?
B. Through His Spirit and Word
1. How does this take place?
C. Out of the Entire Human Race
1. The word catholic means _________________.
D. From the Beginning of the World to its End
1. How was Christ building his church in the Old Testament?
E. Protecting and Preserving
1. How has Christ protected his church throughout the ages?
F. I am and Always Will Be
1. We are ______________ of Christ’s church!
II. The Church is Equipped by Christ
A. We are in ______________ with Christ
1. How is the Lord’s Supper a picture of that reality?
B. We are in communion with our fellow _________________.
1. What duty do we have, when it comes to our gifts?
2. What gifts do you have, and how can you put them to use?
3. What did Christ do for us?
III. The Church is Forgiven by Christ
A. The Need of Our Forgiveness
1. All of us are ____________, on our own.
2. What is Christian Perfectionism, and why is it wrong?
3. Even those within the church still _________ against sin.
B. The Ground of Our Forgiveness
1. What did Christ do to provide us with forgiveness?
C. The Result of Our Forgiveness
1. The ________________ of Christ is credited to us.
2. We are freed—forever!—from _______________.
May 31, 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: Emilee Evink
Next Sunday: Dan and Ericka Bolluyt
REFRESHMENTS: Randy and Emilee Evink
Next Sunday: Dan and Ericka Bolluyt
USHER: Brian Bolluyt
Next Sunday: Cole Evink
NURSERY: Rachel Dick
Next Sunday: Kristen Muller
LIBRARIAN for May: Cheryl Walton
LIBRARIAN for June: Rita Bolluyt
CHURCH CALENDAR:
TODAY, Sunday, May 31, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service. The special offering will be for Hope Haven.
6:00 P.M.: Pastor David will lead the Evening Worship Service.
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, 6:30-7:00 A.M.:
Weekly prayer meeting at church. All are welcome to join us in prayer!
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.
Next Sunday, June 7, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service. The special offering will be for Church Education.
12:00 P.M.: After the morning service, there will be a potluck of buns and salads. Circle 2 is asked to serve.
6:00 P.M.: Pastor David will lead the Evening Worship Service.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
Please continue to pray for Jennifer Johnson, 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.
Funeral Service will be held for Lois Evenson, sister of Vern Christie, will be held on June 5, 2026, Friday. It will be held at Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar. Visitation is at 2:00 with funeral following at 3:00 p.m.
BIRTHDAYS:
May 31: Kristen Muller
June 1: Grace Boon
June 2: Carol Ver Steeg
June 5: Rachel Dick, Sharon Van Eps
June 6: Franklin Barthel
ANNIVERSARIES:
May 31: Brent and Angela Evink (2003)
June 1: Randy and Emilee Evink (2019), Kyle and Trinity Meinders (2024)
Upcoming Special Offerings:
June 14 – Classical Ministry Shares
June 21 – Future Building Improvement Fund
June 28 – Benevolent Fund
Schedule for June/July 2026
Sunday, May 31:
Calling all men, young and old, to sing a special number for Father’s Day, Sunday June 21st. Practice will be held at 11:30 on May 31st, June 7, and June 14.Many voices will make beautiful music!
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.
Thursday, July 2, 10:00 A.M.:
Ladies’ Bible Study will meet.
Saturday, July 4, 10:00 A.M.:
Our annual Independence Day Program will be held at church. Anyone willing to give a special number, please call John Boon at 392-5453 with your contribution. A potluck dinner on the church lawn will follow immediately after the program (it will be held in the church basement in case of rain). Please bring lawn chairs, food to share, your own utensils, plates, and cups. Cold drinks will be provided. There will be games and prizes to follow.
Note: Members of the 4th of July Committee are Jack Blair and Noah Luthi (1st year) and John Boon and Kyle Meinders (2nd year).
Sunday, July 5, 6:00 P.M.:
Outdoor Worship Service. Our Sunday evening service will take place on the church lawn. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on, and invite your friends and neighbors! Pastor David will lead the service.
Sunday, July 26—Thursday, July 30:
Vacation Bible School. More details to come.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
May 31, 2026
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
10:00 A.M.
COME! LET US WORSHIP!
Call to Worship: Psalm 66:1-3a, 4
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:
#424 “Spirit of the Living God”, #427 Dwell in me, O Blessed Spirit, #517 “There’s No God as Great”
LET US CONFESS OUR FAITH AND PRAY TO THE LORD
Confession of Faith: Canons of Dort, MPOD 2, Art. 9 (PH, pg. 935)
Congregational Prayer
LET US PRESENT OUR OFFERINGS TO GOD
Offerings:
1. General Fund 2. Hope Haven
LET US OPEN OUR HEARTS TO THE WORD OF GOD
*Hymn of Preparation: #291 “May the Mind of Christ, My Savior”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 (pg. 1133)
Sermon: Theology of the Cross The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper (PH, pg. 979)
Prayer of Application
GO! LET US DEPART TO SERVE IN JOY AND PEACE!
*Hymn of Response: #384 “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
*Benediction
*Doxology: #320 “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing”
AM Sermon Notes
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21
Sermon: Theology of the Cross
Theme: Living together as the body of Christ means operating with a theology of the cross.
I. The Corinthian Evaluation of Paul (4:1-5)
A. The Corinthians had a ______ evaluation of Paul. Why?
B. Paul was a servant of ________.
1. What does it mean he was a steward of the mysteries of God?
2. He was required to be _______________.
a. Only _____’s evaluation mattered. When will this happen?
C. How should the theology of the cross impact our evaluations?
II. Paul’s Evaluation of the Corinthians (4:6-13)
A. The Corinthians thought they had _____________.
1. How was this true, in a sense?
2. How do we sometimes operate with this mindset?
B. Shifting Their Thinking
1. Everything they have is a ________ from God.
2. Even the _____________ have not arrived.
3. The time for glory had not yet come. Now was time for ____.
C. How should the theology of the cross impact our expectations?
III. Paul’s Charge to the Corinthians (4:14-21)
A. Paul does not want to _________________ the Corinthians.
1. He views them as his ________________. Why?
B. Paul wants the Corinthians to _____________ him.
1. Paul himself is following _____________ (1 Cor. 11:1).
2. He did not pursue glory on this earth.
3. He suffered. How?
4. His suffering led him to the ____________.
5. How did He later experience glory?
6. Romans 8:17: provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. Notice the order!
7. We must put suffering in its proper ____________.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
May 31, 2026
EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 6:00 P.M.
Prayer of Invocation
Song Service
Time of Sharing Prayer Requests
Congregational Prayer
*Hymn: #490 “Blessed Assurance”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture: John 10:11-18 (pg. 1065)
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 21 (PH, pg. 883)
Sermon: The Good Shepherd’s Church
Prayer of Application
*Hymn of Response: #591 “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”
*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: John 10:11-18 Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 21
Sermon: The Good Shepherd’s Church
I. The Church is Established by Christ
A. Chosen by Christ
1. How is the church different from other organizations?
B. Through His Spirit and Word
1. How does this take place?
C. Out of the Entire Human Race
1. The word catholic means _________________.
D. From the Beginning of the World to its End
1. How was Christ building his church in the Old Testament?
E. Protecting and Preserving
1. How has Christ protected his church throughout the ages?
F. I am and Always Will Be
1. We are ______________ of Christ’s church!
II. The Church is Equipped by Christ
A. We are in ______________ with Christ
1. How is the Lord’s Supper a picture of that reality?
B. We are in communion with our fellow _________________.
1. What duty do we have, when it comes to our gifts?
2. What gifts do you have, and how can you put them to use?
3. What did Christ do for us?
III. The Church is Forgiven by Christ
A. The Need of Our Forgiveness
1. All of us are ____________, on our own.
2. What is Christian Perfectionism, and why is it wrong?
3. Even those within the church still _________ against sin.
B. The Ground of Our Forgiveness
1. What did Christ do to provide us with forgiveness?
C. The Result of Our Forgiveness
1. The ________________ of Christ is credited to us.
2. We are freed—forever!—from _______________.
