First CRC Weekly
- February 3 - February 9 -
Our Mission: To Glorify God by making More and Better Disciples
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: Romans 13:1-7
Please pray that God’s precious promises will comfort Marcella, Rod and Linda, Case and Judy and their family as the mourn the loss of their son and brother, Brian Kamper.
A Big Thank You to all those who supported Common Ground through our Take-Out Dinner Fundraiser. Your generous donations make it financially possible for students to attend summer camp. Thank you for investing in their lives and the work that God is already doing in them.
MSM (Middle School Ministry) students are at Hume Lake this weekend for Winter Camp. Please pray for the safety of the students and for the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the students as they study God's Word together.
Next Sunday, February 10, First CRC will host a host a class entitled DISCOVER FIRST CRC at 11am in “The Garage” by the church office. This is an introduction class that seeks to answer questions like: What is the church? What is the mission and vision of First CRC? How is First CRC organized? How can I get plugged in? And more…
Sign up on the Connection Card or call the church office to sign up for this class at 582-4423 x0
ALL are welcome to come to a HYMN SING next Sunday, February 10, at 6 pm in our sanctuary. Refreshments will follow.
Tuesday morning Bible study will begin February 19. We will be studying “It’s Not Supposed to be this Way” by Lysa Terkeurst. In this six-session video Bible study, Lysa offers a safe place to share your disappointments, fresh biblical insight to get you through painful situations, and life-giving perspectives for living in between Eden and eternity.
GEMS Annual Soup Supper will be on Wednesday, February 27 from 5-7pm in the Social Hall. Soup flavors will be Chili, Clam Chowder and Chicken Tortilla. This is our main fundraiser and we would appreciate your support by bringing friends, enjoying delicious soup and fellowship.
"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 Did God create us unable to keep His Law?
Have questions? Join the ‘New City Catechism Discussion with First CRC’ Group on Facebook!
Work As Worship Conference: We might spend two hours of our week at church or in a small group. This kind of worship is biblical and a vital rhythm in the life of a Christian. But during the other 166 hours of our week, we have just as much potential to worship the God who created us.
Join us for a Work As Worship Retreat on February 22, 2019. This LiveStream event by RightNow Media is all about helping people realize that there isn’t a divide between the sacred and secular parts of our lives. Working with our God-given skills can be an act of worship.
The event will begin at 7:30 AM ending at 2:30 PM. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Guest speakers: Francis Chan, Megan Alexander, Jon Acuff, Jeffrey Wright, Helen Mitchell, Steve Green, Andrew Wexler, Chris Patton.
Register: https://events.rightnowmedia.org/attendee/site/335
LEARN MORE AT https://workasworshipretreat.org or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m06DYIAeCtU&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3gFZz3kG4et5hMQN1eM8GIWaTTpE7yz-200kRsCBDXEmsoYxqDoBQwUV8
Living Water International Mission Trip - First CRC is going to Guatemala with Living Water World Missions from April 6-13, 2019. Please pray for God's mercy and safe travels for those participating: Robert and Jennifer Butts, Darin and Wendy Reenders, Darrell and Karla Kootstra, Carl (Cisco) and Christy Bergen, Lambert and Elisabeth Sikkema, Gerrit deJong.
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
The church is looking to sell the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. If you would be interested in purchasing this vehicle, please make an offer to Pastor Lambert.
THIS WEEK
EVENTS THIS WEEK
- New City Catechism of the Week: Did God create us unable to keep His Law?
- 6th-12th Grade Catechism - Sunday 11am
- Common Ground Youth Group - will not meet
- Coffee Break - Tuesday 7pm
- Men's Life - Wednesday 6:30am
- Coffee Break & Story Hour - Wednesday 10am
- GEMS, Cadets, MSM - Wednesday 6:30pm
- Coffee Break - Wednesday 7pm
- Friendship - Thursday 7pm
UPCOMING FIRST CRC SPECIAL EVENTS
Discover Class - February 10
- Hymn Sing - February 10
- Work as Worship Conference—February 22
- GEMS Soup Supper - February 27
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
Today: Bridget Simas, Tim Thomas, Linda Tos
Monday: Cecelia Zonneveld, Jeanette Stout (91), Martha Van Groningen (101).
Ben & Monique Ouwinga, Lambert & Elisabeth Sikkema
Tuesday: David Danielson
Wednesday: Darin Reenders
Thursday: Elisabeth Sikkema
Friday: Casey Goebel, Gayle Zonneveld
Saturday: Dawson Holt, Chuck Huffman, Steve Stryd
Leonard & Greta Souza
SERVING SCHEDULES
Greeters: Murray & Connie Minnema
Council Greeters: Scott & Diana Schmidt
Nursery: Infant: Jeanne deHaan, Jamie Kamper
Toddler: Kelly Bekedam, Jordan Tos, AJ Bekedam
Children’s Worship: Story Teller (3-TK): Marissa Carpenter
Helpers: Stevi Zonneveld, Will Bekedam
Storyteller (K-2): Maegen deJong Helper: Matt Verdegaal
Hospitality Team: Leland & Erin Kootstra
SERVING NEXT WEEK (Feb. 10)
Greeters: Rob & Codi Hicke
Council Greeters: Aaron & Marissa Carpenter
Nursery: Infant: Joyce VandeBeek, Sheri Tos
Toddler: Heather Zonneveld, Kelly Verdegaal, Thea Bergman
Children’s Worship: Story Teller (3-TK): Cheryl Zonneveld
Helpers: Cassie & Jaden Zonneveld
Storyteller (K-2): Helper: EJ deJong
Hospitality Team: Dan & Nancy Azevedo
PRAYERS AND PRAISES
CHURCH FAMILY
Justin & Julie Carruthers– Please continue to pray for God's will in the Visa situation
Mary Ruth Koelewyn - hospice care at Kings Convalscent
SHUT-INS
Val Brazil (hospice care)
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)
John Duyst, 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
Andrea Koelewyn (daughter-in-law of Bob & Jennifer) surgery Wednesday, February 6, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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
Paul Sikkema, Jason Vryhof, Mark Vryhof
SPECIAL OFFERING SCHEDULE
NEXT WEEK: Open Door
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/