First CRC Weekly
- September 8 - September 15 -
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: Matthew 17:14-23
We rejoice in the Lord that Jean Yusten will be publically professing her faith this Sunday morning.
Sunday morning we will have a special offering for the Gideons. Representatives will be handing out information following our worship service and will be available for your questions.
Life Group sign-ups are now officially OPEN! Life groups will fill up fast! If there is a particular group you would like to be a part of, be sure to sign up soon. You can also sign up at church this Sunday after the AM service at the Welcome Center. Meetings begin the week of September 15.
Evening Coffee Break Bible Study will begin this Tuesday, September 10th, at 6:30 in the church social hall with a kick-off social. Please bring a favorite dish to share. Our regular meeting time is 7-8:30 pm. We warmly welcome all ladies who would like to join us in studying the books of Judges, Acts- The Road to Rome, and Isaiah on Tuesday evenings. If you would like more information, please contact Jennifer Koelewyn, (559) 707-5294 or Carla Kootstra (559) 289-8737. Come and bring a friend!
Wednesday Morning Coffee Break will kick off with a “Let’s Flamingle” social on September 11th at 9:45 AM. Wear pink and come ready for a fun time of food and fellowship. Study books will be handed out that morning and Pastor Lambert will give a short intro to the book of Exodus. There will be nursery and Story Hour available for infants and children through age five. If you’d like to join this women’s Bible Study, or know of a woman who would, this will be a great time to start! If you have any questions, call Jeanne deHaan at 740-8237.
The Wednesday evening Coffee Break ministry will begin the Fall Bible study season studying the book of Ephesians by John MacArthur this Wednesday, September 10 at 7pm in The Garage. Please contact either Janice Hofmans (707-5638) or Annette Lovett (313-1961) if you would like to join us.
Due to technical issues The Focus will be distributed next Sunday, September 15.
Today is the final day to check your directory listing for accuracy. You will find a copy of the directory at the Welcome Center.
"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 New City Catechism! Download the app (search "New City Catechism APP") on your phone, tablet or other electronic devices. The lesson this week will be: Is baptism with water the washing away of sin itself?
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
THIS WEEK
EVENTS THIS WEEK
- Life Groups Sign-up’s today
- Common Ground starts tonight (Sunday)! All high school students are invited to join us at 6:30pm in the upstairs Loft for dinner, games, and Bible Study.
- New City Catechism of the Week: Is baptism with water the washing away of sin itself?
- Evening Coffee Break begins Tuesday, September 10 at 7pm in the Social Hall
- GEMS, Cadets, MSM (Middle School Ministry) Wednesday at 6:30pm
- Morning Coffee Break begins Wednesday, September 11 at 10am in the Social Hall
- Evening Coffee Break begins Wednesday, September 11 at 7pm in The Garage
UPCOMING FIRST CRC SPECIAL EVENTS
- Life Group Kick-Off and All Church BBQ—September 15
- 9th-12 grade Catechism begins Sunday, September 22 in the church office at 11am
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
Tuesday: Andrew Zonneveld, Ralph Tarter
Friday: Bridgette Stryd
Saturday: Thomas deJong, Judy Hofmans,
Dan & Janet Slootweg
Next Sunday: Kelly Bekedam, Peter deJong, Aaryn Mackey
SERVING SCHEDULES
Greeters: Mike & Doreen Vryhof
Hospitality Team: Bruce & Christine Pickering
Nursery: Infant: Jeanne deHaan, Connie Minnema
Toddler: Kelly Bekedam, Jordan Tos, Eleanor Mackey
Children’s Worship: Story Teller (3-TK): Marissa Carpenter
Helpers: Hannah Wilgenburg, Jaden Zonneveld
Storyteller (K-2): Claire Noland Helper: Jimmy Goebel
SERVING NEXT WEEK (September 8)
Greeters:
Hospitality Team: George & Marianne Wilgenburg
Nursery: Infant: Dena Holden, Erin Kootstra
Toddler: Diana Schmidt, Rebekah Wilgenburg, Allison Reenders
Children’s Worship: Story Teller (3-TK): Jennifer Koelewyn
Helpers: Jean Yusten, Will Bekedam
Storyteller (K-2): Reanna Bergman Helper: Judy Marcum
PRAYERS AND PRAISES
CHURCH FAMILY
Chuck Huffman—bladder 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, 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)
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
Jeff Verdegaal (Kelly Bekedam, Matt & Kyle Verdegaal father) colon cancer recovery
Mary Azevedo (Dan Azevedo’s mother) Hanford Post Acute - comfort care
Jeremy Prys (son of John & Joy Prys) pray for strength and energy
Betty Miguel (Teri Koelewyn’s mother) hospice care
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, Lee Grisham, Vic Barger
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/