First CRC Weekly
-May 12 - May 18-
From the Administrator
Hi everyone!
Welcome to this week's CRC newsletter! Here you will find time-sensitive announcements, events, service schedules, offering schedules, our prayer list and even a link to our bulletin "NEWS". I will send these out each week, typically on Thursdays. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out!
Have a great weekend and see you on Sunday!
In Christ,
Nancy - Church Office Administrator
Sunday morning text: Psalm 103
Happy Mother’s Day! We are thankful to the Lord for the many blessings in our Christian families. May we stay strong through His Word and fellowship with God and one another.
You are invited to enjoy fellowship with Glenda Bossenbroek and the lives she has touched during her 50+ years in the Hanford area as she prepares to move to Wisconsin to be closer to her family. Please join her on Saturday, May 18th from 10am to 12pm in the courtyard at Hanford Christian School for morning refreshments while sharing your memories with her.
Affinity Groups - Looking for some really fun things to do this summer? We've got you covered with our Summer Affinity Groups. Sign-ups are underway online at hanfordcrc.org or at the Welcome Center. Be sure to check out the catalog you received or pick one up at the Welcome Center today for all the details!
Any active member of First Christian Reformed Church of Hanford who is in need of tuition assistance for PK-8th grade Hanford Christian School and/or 9th - 12th grade Central Valley Christian High School should contact Tim Thomas at 559-284-5573 or
twthomas.2002@gmail.com NO LATER THAN JUNE 1ST. All financial aid forms from the schools need to be filled out no later than JUNE 15th. If you are currently using Tuition Assistance program and will continue to need assistance you also need contact Tim Thomas.
"In House" New City Catechism - All parents with at least one child between the ages of 3 and 6th grade are invited to take part in our new venture together! Be sure to download the app (search "New City Catechism APP") on your phone, tablet or other electronic device. The lesson this week will be: What happens after death to those not united to Christ by faith?
Have questions?
Join the ‘New City Catechism Discussion with First CRC’ Group on Facebook!
A LiveStream of our Sunday morning worship is available anytime on our website (http://hanfordcrc.org/livestream) or through your SmartTV or Mobile Device via Boxcast. If you need assistance please contact Tim Thomas at twthomas.2002@gmail.com
Our Mission: To Glorify God by making More and Better Disciples
THIS WEEK
EVENTS THIS WEEK
- New City Catechism of the Week: What happens after death to those not united to Christ by faith?
Ministering Elders - Tuesday 7pm
Men's Life - Wednesday 6:30am
UPCOMING FIRST CRC SPECIAL EVENTS
- Summer Affinity Groups Fair - May 26
Worship Night - June 2
Worship Seminar with Tom Kraueter—June 22
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
Today: Kim Danielson, Ruth Stryd
Monday: Asa Dunn, Jaden Zonneveld, Steve & Brenda Stryd
Tuesday: Joy Prys
Wednesday: Elizabeth deJong, Claire Noland, Val Valdez
Thursday: Joshua Kootstra
Friday: Eleanor Mackey
Saturday: AJ Bekedam; Bob & Jennifer Koelewyn (45th)
Next Sunday: Ben Dragt
SERVING SCHEDULES
Greeters: Curtis & Lael Dunn
Hospitality Team: Robert & Jennifer Butts
Nursery: Infant: Joyce VandeBeek, Erin Kootstra
Toddler: Jordan Tos, Kelly Verdegaal, Moira Mackey
Children’s Worship: Story Teller (3-TK): Marissa Carpenter
Helpers: Stevi Zonneveld, Jaden Zonneveld
Storyteller (K-2): Sheri Tos Helper: EJ deJong
SERVING NEXT WEEK (May 19)
Greeters: Glenda Bossenbroek
Hospitality Team: Peter & Ingrid deJong
Nursery: Infant: Connie Minnema, Rebekah Wilgenburg
Toddler: Stevi Zonneveld, Sheri Tos, Eleanor Mackey
Children’s Worship: Story Teller (3-TK): Kim Spicer
Helpers: Mark Tos, Macey Holden
Storyteller (K-2): Kelly Bekedam Helper: Rob Hicke
PRAYERS AND PRAISES
CHURCH FAMILY
Ron Woodhouse - lung cancer
Maggie Woodhouse—long term antibiotics for lung condition
SHUT-INS
Bob Carvalho, Steve Koelewyn, Richard Lemos, Marilyn Maccagno, Helen Schilder, Dan & Janet Slootweg, Claudine Van Groningen, Carrie Vandersteen, Ron Woodhouse (living in their own home)
Martha Chandler (Alice Manor in Fowler)
Janet Henshaw (Lemoore Elderly Apts)
Mary Ruth Koelewyn, Linda Reenders (Kings Convalescent)
Wanda Koelewyn (Casa Grande Senior Care in Visalia)
Bram Stout, Jeanette Stout, Freda Sybesma, Corrie Vennema (Valley Christian Home)
Sadie Waanders (Palm Village in Reedley)
RELATIVES OF FAMILY
Jeremy Prys (son of John & Joy Prys) Jeremy is having difficulties with his left side. He will begin chemotherapy next week. Please pray the treatments won’t make him sick, for physical strength and continued spiritual health.
Anda Hofmans (daughter of EddyDell Huffman) immunotherapy. Address – 316 E. Sherwood; Hanford
Betty Miguel (mother of Teri Koelewyn) hospice care at Diamond Terrace
MISSIONS
Cal & Jamie Hofland, Roger & Sue Scheenstra, Martin & Wendy Sisneroz, Kellie Terpstra, Zachary & Laura O’Leary
MILITARY FAMILIES
Jason Vryhof, Mark Vryhof, Nic Taylor, Matt Morgan
SPECIAL OFFERING SCHEDULE
NEXT WEEK: Christian Education
About Us
Email: hanfordcrc@comcast.net
Website: hanfordcrc.org
Location: 2175 Leoni Drive, Hanford, CA, United States
Phone: (559) 582-4423
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HanfordCRC/