HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
September 13, 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: Roger and Connie Evink
Next Sunday: Derek and Alysa Strei
REFRESHMENTS: Roger and Connie Evink
Next Sunday: Derek and Alysa Strei
USHER: Dan Bolluyt
Next Sunday: Leif Strei
NURSERY: Sophie Blair
Next Sunday: Rachel Dick
LIBRARIAN for September: Rita Bolluyt
CHURCH CALENDAR:
TODAY, Sunday, September 13, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service, on Church Education Kickoff Sunday. 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)
12:00 P.M.: Church Education Kickoff Meal of tacos and root beer floats provided by the Fellowship Committee. Circle 2 is asked to serve.
6:00 P.M.: Pastor David will lead the Evening Worship Service.
Tuesday, September 15, 7:00 P.M.:
Consistory will meet, with full Council to follow at 7:30 P.M. Pastor David will serve refreshments.
Wednesday, September 16, 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 first lesson will be “Yes, Hannah,” from 1 Samuel 1-2.
7:00 P.M.:
Youth Group will begin with a kickoff at Cory and Shelley Evink’s house.
7:00 P.M.:
Women’s Evening Bible Study will meet in the parsonage basement. We will be studying Lesson 1: No Other Gospel, from Galatians 1:1-10.
Next Sunday, September 20, 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.: Hymn Sing. Please join us for an evening of singing favorite hymns!
OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
Theora Ver Steeg has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Please pray for an effective treatment plan to be developed, and for Theora to know God’s presence throughout this trial.
Please continue to pray for 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:
September 14: Ella Dick, Kosie Muller
September 15: Caspyn Luthi
September 16: Chase Evink
September 20: Oakley Foss
ANNIVERSARIES:
September 13: Derek and Alysa Strei (2008)
September 18: Andy and Janelle Daberkow (2010)
Schedule for September/October 2026
Monday-Tuesday, September 21-22:
Classis Lake Superior will meet at Covenant CRC in Winnepeg, Manitoba. Pastor David and elder Randy Luthi will serve as delegates from Hancock CRC, with John Boon as an alternate elder delegate.
Wednesday, September 23, 7:00 P.M.:
Men’s Bible Study will begin. We will meet in the Council room every other Wednesday evening. This study is open to men of all ages—if it fits your schedule, please come! We will be studying the book of 1 Samuel this year. If you are interested in coming, please sign up TODAY in the narthex, so we can order you a book!
Sunday, October 4, 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.
Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 P.M.:
Education Committee will meet.
Tuesday, October 13, 7:00 P.M.:
Consistory will meet, with full Council to follow at 7:30 P.M. Randy Luthi will serve refreshments.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
September 6, 2026
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 A.M.
COME! LET US WORSHIP!
Call to Worship: Psalm 95:1-3a
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: P&W #120 “Shine, Jesus, Shine” P&W #39 “Go Light Your World”
LET US CONFESS OUR FAITH AND PRAY TO THE LORD
Church Education Year Litany
Special Music by John Ver Steeg: “What Do I Want for My Children”
Confession of Faith: Canons of Dort, MPOD 5, Art. 1-2 (PH, pg. 943)
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: #571 “Jesus Loves Me, This I Know”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (pg. 1140)
Sermon: Love Prayer of Application
GO! LET US DEPART TO SERVE IN JOY AND PEACE!
*Hymn of Response: #568 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”
*Benediction
*Doxology: #320 “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing”
AM Sermon Notes
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Sermon: Love
Theme: Living together as the body of Christ means being governed by the abiding principle of love.
I. When Love Is Absent (v. 1-3)
A. Paul gives different scenarios about ____ things the church does.
B. Paul qualifies each scenario, imagining if done __________ love.
1. Spiritual gifts—absent love—do not benefit the __________.
2. Spiritual gifts—absent love—mean the individual is _______.
3. Christian actions—absent love—_________ nothing.
C. How might we understand this text in our own context?
II. What Love Is Like (v. 4-7)
A. What are the positive statements about love?
B. What are the negative statements about love?
C. The Corinthians had _____ been operating out of love. How?
D. How does this description confront us?
III. Why Love Is Important (v. 8-13)
A. Spiritual gifts are meant to be __________________.
1. They will not carry over into the _____ to come. Why not?
2. What does Paul’s illustration about childhood mean?
3. What does Paul’s illustration about a mirror mean?
B. Love never _______.
1. Why will faith and hope both end?
2. Why does its eternal character make love so important?
IV. Where Love Is From
A. _______ is the source of our love.
1. What does 1 John 4:7-11 say?
2. How is that the foundation for 1 Corinthians 13?
B. How has God loved us, in Christ?
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
September 6, 2026
EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 6:00 P.M.
Prayer of Invocation
Song Service
Time of Sharing Prayer Requests
Congregational Prayer
*Hymn of Preparation: #534 “Come, You Sinners, Poor and Needy”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 (pg. 1139)
Heidelberg Catechism: Q&A 81 and 82 (PH, pg. 898)
Sermon: Coming to the Table
Prayer of Application
*Hymn of Response: #535 “Come to the Savior Now”
*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: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29
Heidelberg Catechism, Q&A 81 and 82
Sermon: Coming to the Table
I. Introduction
A. What 5 things does 1 Cor. 11 tell us about the Lord’s Supper?
1. It should be done in _______________ of Christ (v. 24,25).
2. It is a ________________ of the Lord’s death (v. 26).
3. It can be done in an ____________ manner (v. 27).
4. A personal ________________ should happen first (v. 28).
5. Done without discerning the body brings ________ (v. 29).
II. Who Should Come to the Table
A. Those who are _____________ with themselves because of sin.
1. Why is this important?
B. Those who are ____________ in Christ for forgiveness.
1. We proclaim his death as our only ________.
C. Those who desire to lead a ____________ life.
1. From where does this desire come?
D. These qualities are true of every ____________ (Q&A 2).
1. We come as _______________ Christians.
2. How does the preparatory exhortation remind us of this?
III. Who Should Not Come to the Table
A. Hypocrites
1. This doesn’t mean those who live _____ than they profess.
2. Those who don’t ________ about the gap.
3. How don’t they have the three qualities?
B. The Unrepentant
1. Definitionally, they do not possess the three qualities. How?
C. What happens if these two groups come to the table?
1. The church must _________ them. How should that happen?
2. That action is not irreversible. Why not?
D. Children
1. How should we approach paedocommunion?
September 13, 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: Roger and Connie Evink
Next Sunday: Derek and Alysa Strei
REFRESHMENTS: Roger and Connie Evink
Next Sunday: Derek and Alysa Strei
USHER: Dan Bolluyt
Next Sunday: Leif Strei
NURSERY: Sophie Blair
Next Sunday: Rachel Dick
LIBRARIAN for September: Rita Bolluyt
CHURCH CALENDAR:
TODAY, Sunday, September 13, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service, on Church Education Kickoff Sunday. 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)
12:00 P.M.: Church Education Kickoff Meal of tacos and root beer floats provided by the Fellowship Committee. Circle 2 is asked to serve.
6:00 P.M.: Pastor David will lead the Evening Worship Service.
Tuesday, September 15, 7:00 P.M.:
Consistory will meet, with full Council to follow at 7:30 P.M. Pastor David will serve refreshments.
Wednesday, September 16, 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 first lesson will be “Yes, Hannah,” from 1 Samuel 1-2.
7:00 P.M.:
Youth Group will begin with a kickoff at Cory and Shelley Evink’s house.
7:00 P.M.:
Women’s Evening Bible Study will meet in the parsonage basement. We will be studying Lesson 1: No Other Gospel, from Galatians 1:1-10.
Next Sunday, September 20, 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.: Hymn Sing. Please join us for an evening of singing favorite hymns!
OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
Theora Ver Steeg has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Please pray for an effective treatment plan to be developed, and for Theora to know God’s presence throughout this trial.
Please continue to pray for 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:
September 14: Ella Dick, Kosie Muller
September 15: Caspyn Luthi
September 16: Chase Evink
September 20: Oakley Foss
ANNIVERSARIES:
September 13: Derek and Alysa Strei (2008)
September 18: Andy and Janelle Daberkow (2010)
Schedule for September/October 2026
Monday-Tuesday, September 21-22:
Classis Lake Superior will meet at Covenant CRC in Winnepeg, Manitoba. Pastor David and elder Randy Luthi will serve as delegates from Hancock CRC, with John Boon as an alternate elder delegate.
Wednesday, September 23, 7:00 P.M.:
Men’s Bible Study will begin. We will meet in the Council room every other Wednesday evening. This study is open to men of all ages—if it fits your schedule, please come! We will be studying the book of 1 Samuel this year. If you are interested in coming, please sign up TODAY in the narthex, so we can order you a book!
Sunday, October 4, 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.
Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 P.M.:
Education Committee will meet.
Tuesday, October 13, 7:00 P.M.:
Consistory will meet, with full Council to follow at 7:30 P.M. Randy Luthi will serve refreshments.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
September 6, 2026
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 A.M.
COME! LET US WORSHIP!
Call to Worship: Psalm 95:1-3a
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: P&W #120 “Shine, Jesus, Shine” P&W #39 “Go Light Your World”
LET US CONFESS OUR FAITH AND PRAY TO THE LORD
Church Education Year Litany
Special Music by John Ver Steeg: “What Do I Want for My Children”
Confession of Faith: Canons of Dort, MPOD 5, Art. 1-2 (PH, pg. 943)
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: #571 “Jesus Loves Me, This I Know”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (pg. 1140)
Sermon: Love Prayer of Application
GO! LET US DEPART TO SERVE IN JOY AND PEACE!
*Hymn of Response: #568 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”
*Benediction
*Doxology: #320 “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing”
AM Sermon Notes
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Sermon: Love
Theme: Living together as the body of Christ means being governed by the abiding principle of love.
I. When Love Is Absent (v. 1-3)
A. Paul gives different scenarios about ____ things the church does.
B. Paul qualifies each scenario, imagining if done __________ love.
1. Spiritual gifts—absent love—do not benefit the __________.
2. Spiritual gifts—absent love—mean the individual is _______.
3. Christian actions—absent love—_________ nothing.
C. How might we understand this text in our own context?
II. What Love Is Like (v. 4-7)
A. What are the positive statements about love?
B. What are the negative statements about love?
C. The Corinthians had _____ been operating out of love. How?
D. How does this description confront us?
III. Why Love Is Important (v. 8-13)
A. Spiritual gifts are meant to be __________________.
1. They will not carry over into the _____ to come. Why not?
2. What does Paul’s illustration about childhood mean?
3. What does Paul’s illustration about a mirror mean?
B. Love never _______.
1. Why will faith and hope both end?
2. Why does its eternal character make love so important?
IV. Where Love Is From
A. _______ is the source of our love.
1. What does 1 John 4:7-11 say?
2. How is that the foundation for 1 Corinthians 13?
B. How has God loved us, in Christ?
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
September 6, 2026
EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 6:00 P.M.
Prayer of Invocation
Song Service
Time of Sharing Prayer Requests
Congregational Prayer
*Hymn of Preparation: #534 “Come, You Sinners, Poor and Needy”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 (pg. 1139)
Heidelberg Catechism: Q&A 81 and 82 (PH, pg. 898)
Sermon: Coming to the Table
Prayer of Application
*Hymn of Response: #535 “Come to the Savior Now”
*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: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29
Heidelberg Catechism, Q&A 81 and 82
Sermon: Coming to the Table
I. Introduction
A. What 5 things does 1 Cor. 11 tell us about the Lord’s Supper?
1. It should be done in _______________ of Christ (v. 24,25).
2. It is a ________________ of the Lord’s death (v. 26).
3. It can be done in an ____________ manner (v. 27).
4. A personal ________________ should happen first (v. 28).
5. Done without discerning the body brings ________ (v. 29).
II. Who Should Come to the Table
A. Those who are _____________ with themselves because of sin.
1. Why is this important?
B. Those who are ____________ in Christ for forgiveness.
1. We proclaim his death as our only ________.
C. Those who desire to lead a ____________ life.
1. From where does this desire come?
D. These qualities are true of every ____________ (Q&A 2).
1. We come as _______________ Christians.
2. How does the preparatory exhortation remind us of this?
III. Who Should Not Come to the Table
A. Hypocrites
1. This doesn’t mean those who live _____ than they profess.
2. Those who don’t ________ about the gap.
3. How don’t they have the three qualities?
B. The Unrepentant
1. Definitionally, they do not possess the three qualities. How?
C. What happens if these two groups come to the table?
1. The church must _________ them. How should that happen?
2. That action is not irreversible. Why not?
D. Children
1. How should we approach paedocommunion?
