First CRC Weekly
-August 11 - August 17-
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 15:21-28
2019-2020 Council Nominees: We will be voting to affirm the nominations of the following council nominees on August 18, 2019: Governing Council Deacon: Lee Kootstra, Val Valdez. Ministering Elder: Dave Johnson, Tim Koelewyn. Ministering Deacon: Piet Zonneveld, Corey Zonneveld.
We thank retiring office-bearers for their service: Rimmert deJong (Governing Council Deacon). Darrell Kootstra (Ministering Elder). Jason Mackey (Ministering Deacon)
2019 Annual Congregational Meeting: Our annual meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 19 at 7:00PM. You will find a packet in your church mailbox with information regarding the meeting. Childcare will be available.
A new Church Directory will be published in September. We need all information to be accurate. Please take a look at the directory copy at the Welcome Center of names, addresses, etc. and confirm all is correct or make any corrections that are needed. Thank you.
Morning Coffee Break will be starting on Wednesday, September 11th. There is a flyer in your church mailbox with the details. Please take a moment to look it over, pray for this ministry and if you’d like to join us, we’d love to have you! If it isn’t for you, please think of someone you can share this flyer with; a neighbor, a friend or a family member. We are still looking for a few more leaders so if that appeals to you, please call Jeanne de Haan at 740-8237.
Men's Softball Team— (CRC-14, Bright Light-0) The final game of the regular season is Monday evening against New Anointing at Centennial Ball Park (field #5) starting at 8:00pm.
"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: What is the Lord’s Prayer?
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
- New City Catechism of the Week: What is the Lord’s Prayer?
UPCOMING FIRST CRC SPECIAL EVENTS
- Congregational Meeting—August 19
- Life Groups Sign-up’s begin September 1
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
Monday: Justin Cook, Jimmy Holden, Fred Koelewyn, Sondra Koelewyn, Adam Mackey, Omar & Stephanie Garcia-Fuentes (5th)
Tuesday: Mackenzie Hicke, Josh & Cassie Zonneveld
Wednesday: Helen Noland
Thursday: Joyce VandeBeek
Friday: Connie Minnema
Saturday: David & Kim Danielson, Tom & Esther Scheeringa (40th)
Next Sunday: Jarrett & Sarah Zonneveld
SERVING SCHEDULES
Greeters: Cindy Hoover & Judy Marcum
Hospitality Team: Dave & Sharon Johnson
Nursery: Infant: Dena Holden, Shelaine Goebel
Toddler: Erin Kootstra, Audrey Dragt, Macy Holden
Children’s Worship: Story Teller (3-TK): Maegen deJong
Helpers: Jennifer Butts, Jackson Zonneveld
Storyteller (K-2): Helper: Matt Verdegaal
SERVING NEXT WEEK (August 18)
Greeters: Frank & Jana Zonneveld
Hospitality Team: Dan & Nancy Azevedo
Nursery: Infant: Jana Zonneveld, Martha Valdez
Toddler: Diana Schmidt, Rachel Schroeder, Thea Bergman
Children’s Worship: Story Teller (3-TK):
Helpers: Hannah Wilgenburg, AJ Bekedam
Storyteller (K-2): Claire Noland Helper: Judy Marcum
PRAYERS AND PRAISES
CHURCH FAMILY
Chuck Huffman diagnosed with bladder cancer
Frank Bakker hospice care at home
Beatrice Reyneveld hip replacement recovery
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
Mary Azevedo (Dan Azevedo’s mother) rehabilitation
Jeff Verdegaal (Kelly Bekedam, Matt & Kyle Verdegaal father) colon cancer; undergoing further testing
Jeremy Prys (son of John & Joy Prys) no tumor growth, another round of chemo, 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/