First CRC Weekly
-May 26 - June 1
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: Matthew 10:26-39
All Church BBQ/Affinity Fair—THIS SUNDAY following morning worship. All are invited to share in a time of fellowship, food and games during our all church BBQ. As you fellowship be sure to visit the Summer Affinity Group tables to see all the things that are happening throughout the summer. We’ll be hiking, bowling, painting, worshipping (hymns and praise), and so much more! There really is something for everyone! Outdoor activities will include: BBQ and snacks, face painting, ladder ball, Frisbee golf, Cornhole and much more! Please join us for this fun event!
Please pray that God’s precious promises will comfort Chuck and Eddy Dell Huffman, Chloe and Spencer and the entire Hofmans family as they mourn the loss of Anda Hofmans, who passed away last week. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Savior (519 N. Douty, Hanford) on Saturday, June 1 at 2pm for Anda and her father, Piet Hofmans.
Please pray that God's precious promises will comfort Richard and Anita Lemos and the Verhoeven family as they mourn the loss of Anita's brother, Herman Verhoeven, who passed away last Saturday, May 18. Memorial services are pending.
Glenda Bossenbroek new address: 421 Pleasant St., Waupun, WI 58963; phone # (after June 10) 559-530-4436.
The church office will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.
The Focus will be distributed on Sunday, June 9. Please contact Anita Lemos at 584-5057 or email at anitafl@sbcglobal.net. Please contact Anita with your graduates information!
Calvin Seminary Intern Richard Britton III will arrive on Tuesday, May 28. He will be with us for nine weeks and will preach and fully immerse himself into the role of Intern Pastor for the summer. Please be sure to give him a warm welcome when he arrives. He will staying with Bruce and Christine Pickering.
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 is faith in Jesus Christ?
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 is faith in Jesus Christ?
- All Church BBQ/Summer Affinity Groups Fair - THIS SUNDAY
Men's Life - Wednesday 6:30am
UPCOMING FIRST CRC SPECIAL EVENTS
Worship Night - June 2
Coastal Hike-Montana De Oro—June 8
Playdate at Hidden Valley Park—June 13
Worship Seminar with Tom Kraueter—June 22
Expedition Day Camp –June 29
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
Monday: Mike Spicer, Presley Zonneveld
Wednesday: Kelly Terpstra, Sonya Zonneveld
Thursday: Benjamin Dragt, Heather Zonneveld
Friday: Brent Bergman, Jillane Lopez, Lambert Sikkema, Rebekah Wilgenburg,
Dick & Janice Hofmans
Next Sunday: Theo & Jeanne deHaan
SERVING SCHEDULES
Greeters: Dennis & Cher Rietema
Hospitality Team: Bruce & Christine Pickering
Nursery: Infant: Dena Holden, Jana Zonneveld
Toddler: Martha Valdez, Diana Schmidt, Will Bekedam
Children’s Worship: Story Teller (3-TK): Marissa Carpenter
Helpers: Hannah Wilgenburg, AJ Bekedam
Storyteller (K-2): Claire Noland Helper: Josh Zonneveld
SERVING NEXT WEEK (June 2)
Greeters: Mike & Dorene Vryhof
Hospitality Team: George & Marianne Wilgenburg
Nursery: Infant: Gayle Zonneveld, Cher Rietema
Toddler: Rachel Schroeder, Heather Zonneveld, Thea Bergman
Children’s Worship: Story Teller (3-TK): Marissa Carpenter
Helpers: Jennifer Butt, Allison Reenders
Storyteller (K-2): Kelly Bekedam Helper: Kristen Reenders
PRAYERS AND PRAISES
CHURCH FAMILY
Chuck & Eddy Dell Huffman and Hofmans Family—mourning the loss of Anda Hofmans
Richard & Anita Lemos and Verhoeven family—mourning the loss of Herman Verheoven
Ron Woodhouse—lung cancer
SHUT-INS
Romans 12:10 says, "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves." It can be easy to forget about those that we don't see each week. We hope that you take some time to visit, send cards, and pray for these members of our family:
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)
John & Marge Duyst (The Remington)
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) immunotherapy trial
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, Matt Morgan, Lee Grisham
SPECIAL OFFERING SCHEDULE
NEXT WEEK: Benevolence
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/