First CRC Weekly
- November 25 to December 1 -
Our Mission: To Glorify God by making More and Better Disciples
From the Administrator
Hi everyone!
You can look forward to this newsletter from yours truly. It comprises of time-sensitive announcements, events, service schedules, offering schedules, our prayer list and a link to our bulletin "Hot Sheet". 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 11:33-36
Children's Worship Dismissal - This morning (November 25), children ages three to 2nd grade will be invited to come to the front of the sanctuary for a blessing before they are dismissed for Children's Worship. Please note that Children's Worship will NOT meet on Christmas Day.
"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 How and why did God create us?
Have questions? Join the ‘New City Catechism Discussion with First CRC’ Group on Facebook!
Sunday evening, December 9, Pastor Nick Monsma, Fresno CRC will be bringing God’s Word to our congregation.
There will be a non-perishable food drive for the Salvation Army. You may bring your items to the barrel in the foyer through December 16. Our goal is to beat the 503 items that we donated last year!
Thank you to the congregation for all the kindness you have shared with Lennie and myself since my surgery. We so appreciated all the cards, phone calls, visits, delicious meals, and especially all your prayers. Thanks for being such a blessing in so many ways. Recovery is improving each day. We are so thankful for successful surgery. Give thanks to the Lord for He is good. Psalm 118:1 In Christian love, Lennie and Greta Souza
Living Water International Mission Trip - First CRC has partnered with Living Water International to send a team to Alta Verapaz, Guatemala to bring a safe water source to a local church, Ministerios El Shaddai Carcha. Trip dates have been set for April 6-13, 2019 with an approximate cost of $1,500 per person. If you would like to join our mission team to Guatemala or would like more information, please contact Pastor Sikkema.
WE ARE NOW STREAMING OUR SERVICES "LIVE!"
Hello Congregation from your A/V Team! We are excited to introduce a brand new live-streaming option during Sunday morning worship! Whether you are on vacation, sick, shut-in, or for any other reason unable to make our service, you can now watch the service "LIVE" right along with us! We have three ways you can tune in:
1. WEBSITE - Log on to our church website (http://hanfordcrc.org/livestream) from your mobile device or computer.
2. ROKU TV - If you have Roku TV, add channel "BOXCAST" then scroll down till you find First Christian Reformed church-Hanford, Ca.
3. Apple TV - If you have AppleTV, add the channel "BOXCAST" then scroll down till you find First Christian Reformed Church-Hanford, Ca.
If you have any issues please contact Timothy Thomas @ twthomas.2002@gmail.com.
THIS WEEK
EVENTS THIS WEEK
- New City Catechism of the Week: Why & How Did God Create Us?
- Common Ground Youth Group - Sunday evening @ 6pm
- Women's Bible Study - Tuesday @ 9am
- Coffee Break - Tuesday @ 7pm
- Coffee Break & Story Hour - will not meet
- GEMS, Cadets, MSM - Wednesday @ 6:30pm
- Friendship - Thursday @ 7pm
- Worship Night - Friday @ 7pm
- Fall Worship Night is Friday, November 30 from 7-8:30pm in the Sanctuary. Invite your friends and family!
Parenting Conference is right around the corner! On December 7th and 8th, First CRC will host a two-day conference led by Paul David Tripp on Gospel Principles on parenting. To learn more, contact Heather Thomas.
Christmas Day service at 10am
ANNIVERSARIES
Monday: Curtis & Lael Dunn, Richard & Marcy Van Workum (30th)
Thursday: Rick & Lori Koelewyn
BIRTHDAYS
Saturday: Graham Mendes, Leland Kootstra
Next Sunday: Cameryn Verdegaal, Jody Huddleston
SERVING SCHEDULES
Greeters: 9:30 am: George & Marianne Wilgenburg
Council Greeters: AM & PM: Darrell & Carla Kootstra
Nursery: 9:30 am: Infant: Erin Kootstra, Jana Zonneveld, Jamie Kamper. Toddler: Jordan Tos, Lujean Verhoeven, AJ Bekedam
Sound/Computer Technicians: Tim Thomas, Brian Bergman, Danny Azevedo
Children’s Worship: Story Teller (3-TK): Cheryl Zonneveld
Helpers: Kristen & Allison Reenders
Storyteller (K-2): Lael Dunn Helper: Corey Reenders
Hospitality Team: Len & Greta Souza
SERVING NEXT WEEK (Dec. 2)
Greeters: 9:30 am: John & Teri Zonneveld
Council Greeters: AM & PM: Aaron & Marissa Carpenter
Nursery: 9:30 am: Infant: Wendy Reenders, Heather Zonneveld, Moira Mackey. Toddler: Maegen deJong, Connie Minnema, Eleanor Mackey
Sound/Computer Technicians: Aaron Schroeder, Andrew vanHeeringen, Adam Danielson
Children’s Worship: Story Teller (3-TK): Heather Thomas
Helpers: Dorene Vryhof, Gianna Mendes
Storyteller (K-2): Reanna Bergman Helper: EJ deJong
Hospitality Team: Leland & Erin Kootstra
PRAYERS AND PRAISES
CHURCH FAMILY
Justin and Julie Carruthers (immigration paperwork to be expedited)
Garret vanHeeringen (knee replacement surgery)
Janice Hofmans (back surgery recovery)
Greta Souza (successful shoulder revision surgery recovery)
John Prys (knee replacement recovery)
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)
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
Tony Mendes (Paul Mendes father) in rehab for injures suffered after being hit by a car while walking
Anda Hofmans (daughter of EddyDell Huffman) chemotherapy. Address – 316 E. Sherwood; Hanford
Frank Carreiro – (friend of Rick Koelewyn) pancreatic cancer
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: Benevolence
EVENING OFFERING OF THE MONTH: Kings Gospel
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/