HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
July 12, 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: Jack and Judy Van Eps
Next Sunday: Jen Boon
REFRESHMENTS: Jack and Judy Van Eps
Next Sunday: John and Jen Boon
USHER: Terry Lebens
Next Sunday: Vern Christie
NURSERY: Trinity Meinders
Next Sunday: Ashley Luthi
LIBRARIAN for July: Lori Bolluyt
CHURCH CALENDAR:
TODAY, Sunday, July 12, 10:00 A.M.:
Rob Braun will lead the Morning Worship Service. The Praise Team will lead Praise Time. The special offering will be for Classical Ministry Shares.
6:00 P.M.: Hymn Sing. Please join us for a night of singing favorite hymns!
Wednesday, July 15, 6:30-7:00 A.M.:
Weekly prayer meeting at church. All are welcome to join us in prayer!
Next Sunday, July 19, 10:00 A.M.:
Rob Braun will lead the Morning Worship Service. Don and Carol Boon will lead Praise Time. The special offering will be for the Future Building Improvement Fund. There will be NO Evening Service!
OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
Please continue to pray for Evelyn Baas, Jack Van Eps, Jennifer Johnson, Debbie Van Eps, Dave Evink, Merlin Koerner, Jim Lonneman, Gary Wubben, the elderly, those with ongoing health issues, and those grieving the loss of loved ones.
BIRTHDAYS:
July 13: Derek Strei
July 14: John Boon, Theora Ver Steeg
July 17: Cooper Ver Steeg
July 18: Jerry Ver Steeg
July 19: Shae Boon, Tessa Evink, Noah Luthi
Fred Crowell’s sister, Cheryl, from Detroit Lakes, who has Parkinson’s disease, is moving to a Nursing Home. She is experiencing worry, anxiety and fear. Please pray for Cheryl to experience God’s peace as she adjusts to living the Nursing Home.
Upcoming Special Offerings:
July 19 – Future Building Improvement Fund
July 26 – Dordt College
August 2 – Church Education
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Pastor David is on vacation from July 6-20. If you have a pastoral need during that time, please contact your district elder. If you have a concern for the prayer chain, please contact John Ver Steeg. If you have a bulletin announcement, please send it to Judy Van Eps.
Looking for men to sing special music on Sunday, August 2nd. The song is titled “Behold the Lamb” in the Easter hymnal. Rehearsals will take place at 11:30 on July 19th and 26th.
Schedule for July/August 2026
Sunday, July 26—Thursday, July 30:
“Illumination Station” Vacation Bible School. We will be joining with Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, seeing clearly that Jesus is the Light of the World. Preschool (entering Kindergarten ’26-’27) through 5th Grade is welcome. Register your child with their name and age/grade level (’25-’26 school year), emergency contact and number, and any allergy/health concerns to Kaci Millette at kaci.millette@gmail.com. Like previous years, our church is in charge of crafts. If you are able to help out, please let Pastor David or Emilee Evink know.
Sunday, August 2, 11:30 A.M.: Potluck. Circle 1 is asked to serve.
Thursday, August 6, 10:00 A.M.:
Women’s Faith Builders will meet. We’ll be studying Lesson 2, “Beauty and the Beast,” from Esther 2:1-23.
Tuesday, August 11, 7:00 P.M.:
Consistory will meet, with full Council to follow at 7:30 P.M. Brendon Foss will serve refreshments.
Monday, August 10, 7:00 P.M.:
Worship Committee will meet.
Tuesday, August 18, 7:00 P.M.:
Education Committee will meet.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
July 12, 2026
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 A.M.
COME! LET US WORSHIP!
Call to Worship: 1 Corinthians 1:2-3
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:
LET US CONFESS OUR FAITH AND PRAY TO THE LORD
Confession of Sin: 1 John 1:8-10
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: 1 John 2:1-2
Confession of Faith: Canons of Dort, 3/4 MPOD, Art. 8-9 (PH, pg. 938)
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: #267 “And Can It Be”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading: Matthew 22:14, 13:1-23
Sermon: Many Are Called But Few Are Chosen
Prayer of Application
GO! LET US DEPART TO SERVE IN JOY AND PEACE!
*Hymn of Response: #530 “I Love To Tell the Story”
*Benediction
*Doxology: #638 “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
July 12, 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: Jack and Judy Van Eps
Next Sunday: Jen Boon
REFRESHMENTS: Jack and Judy Van Eps
Next Sunday: John and Jen Boon
USHER: Terry Lebens
Next Sunday: Vern Christie
NURSERY: Trinity Meinders
Next Sunday: Ashley Luthi
LIBRARIAN for July: Lori Bolluyt
CHURCH CALENDAR:
TODAY, Sunday, July 12, 10:00 A.M.:
Rob Braun will lead the Morning Worship Service. The Praise Team will lead Praise Time. The special offering will be for Classical Ministry Shares.
6:00 P.M.: Hymn Sing. Please join us for a night of singing favorite hymns!
Wednesday, July 15, 6:30-7:00 A.M.:
Weekly prayer meeting at church. All are welcome to join us in prayer!
Next Sunday, July 19, 10:00 A.M.:
Rob Braun will lead the Morning Worship Service. Don and Carol Boon will lead Praise Time. The special offering will be for the Future Building Improvement Fund. There will be NO Evening Service!
OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
Please continue to pray for Evelyn Baas, Jack Van Eps, Jennifer Johnson, Debbie Van Eps, Dave Evink, Merlin Koerner, Jim Lonneman, Gary Wubben, the elderly, those with ongoing health issues, and those grieving the loss of loved ones.
BIRTHDAYS:
July 13: Derek Strei
July 14: John Boon, Theora Ver Steeg
July 17: Cooper Ver Steeg
July 18: Jerry Ver Steeg
July 19: Shae Boon, Tessa Evink, Noah Luthi
Fred Crowell’s sister, Cheryl, from Detroit Lakes, who has Parkinson’s disease, is moving to a Nursing Home. She is experiencing worry, anxiety and fear. Please pray for Cheryl to experience God’s peace as she adjusts to living the Nursing Home.
Upcoming Special Offerings:
July 19 – Future Building Improvement Fund
July 26 – Dordt College
August 2 – Church Education
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Pastor David is on vacation from July 6-20. If you have a pastoral need during that time, please contact your district elder. If you have a concern for the prayer chain, please contact John Ver Steeg. If you have a bulletin announcement, please send it to Judy Van Eps.
Looking for men to sing special music on Sunday, August 2nd. The song is titled “Behold the Lamb” in the Easter hymnal. Rehearsals will take place at 11:30 on July 19th and 26th.
Schedule for July/August 2026
Sunday, July 26—Thursday, July 30:
“Illumination Station” Vacation Bible School. We will be joining with Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, seeing clearly that Jesus is the Light of the World. Preschool (entering Kindergarten ’26-’27) through 5th Grade is welcome. Register your child with their name and age/grade level (’25-’26 school year), emergency contact and number, and any allergy/health concerns to Kaci Millette at kaci.millette@gmail.com. Like previous years, our church is in charge of crafts. If you are able to help out, please let Pastor David or Emilee Evink know.
Sunday, August 2, 11:30 A.M.: Potluck. Circle 1 is asked to serve.
Thursday, August 6, 10:00 A.M.:
Women’s Faith Builders will meet. We’ll be studying Lesson 2, “Beauty and the Beast,” from Esther 2:1-23.
Tuesday, August 11, 7:00 P.M.:
Consistory will meet, with full Council to follow at 7:30 P.M. Brendon Foss will serve refreshments.
Monday, August 10, 7:00 P.M.:
Worship Committee will meet.
Tuesday, August 18, 7:00 P.M.:
Education Committee will meet.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
July 12, 2026
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 A.M.
COME! LET US WORSHIP!
Call to Worship: 1 Corinthians 1:2-3
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:
LET US CONFESS OUR FAITH AND PRAY TO THE LORD
Confession of Sin: 1 John 1:8-10
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: 1 John 2:1-2
Confession of Faith: Canons of Dort, 3/4 MPOD, Art. 8-9 (PH, pg. 938)
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: #267 “And Can It Be”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading: Matthew 22:14, 13:1-23
Sermon: Many Are Called But Few Are Chosen
Prayer of Application
GO! LET US DEPART TO SERVE IN JOY AND PEACE!
*Hymn of Response: #530 “I Love To Tell the Story”
*Benediction
*Doxology: #638 “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
