First CRC Weekly
-August 4-August 10-
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 15:10-20
This Sunday we say Farewell to our Seminary Intern Richard Britton III. Cake will be served in the Social Hall following morning worship. May God bless him as he returns to Calvin Seminary.
This Sunday we say farewell and God's blessings to Stewart and Christine deJong. Stewart will be attending Calvin Seminary in the fall as he pursues a call into ministry. Please keep this couple in your prayers.
This Sunday morning, August 4, we will be celebrating the Lord's Supper.
Join us this Sunday, August 4, at 6pm for a night of contemporary music and worship.
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. Childcare will be available.
Thank you for the prayers, food, visits and cards I received during the past weeks. Your love and concern is greatly appreciated. Grace VanderMoren "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." Ps. 27:14
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.
This Wednesday is our final Teen Movie Night! All teens (middle school and high school students) are invited to come for our movie and snacks in the upstairs Loft. If you want to know what movie will be showing, contact Lael Dunn at 904-5149.
Men's Softball Team— (CRC-6, Armona Central-5) The next game is Monday evening against Bright Light at Centennial Ball Park (field #5) starting at 7:00pm.
"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 should we pray?
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
- Worship Night at 6pm
- New City Catechism of the Week: What should we pray?
Teen Movie Night—August 7—6:30pm—CRC Loft
Expedition Day Camp—August 10—Inventors Workshop (Last one for this year)
UPCOMING FIRST CRC SPECIAL EVENTS
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
Tuesday: Leonard Souza
Wednesday: Jake Stryd
Thursday: Cohen Green
Saturday: Linda Carvalho, Jim Koelewyn, Sheri Tos, Matthew Verdegaal
Next Sunday: Gavin Green, Ryder Olander
SERVING SCHEDULES
Greeters: Gerri Wintz
Hospitality Team: David & Alice teVelde
Nursery: Infant: Connie Minnema, Rebekah Wilgenburg
Toddler: Jordan Tos, Stevi Zonneveld, Thomas Mackey
Children’s Worship: Story Teller (3-TK): Kim Spicer
Helpers: Dorene Vryhof, Macy Holden
Storyteller (K-2): Lael Dunn Helper: Corey Reenders
SERVING NEXT WEEK (August 11)
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
PRAYERS AND PRAISES
CHURCH FAMILY
Chuck Huffman diagnosed with bladder cancer
Frank Bakker hospice care at home
Beatrice Reyneveld—hip replacement surgery-August 5
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) remains hospitalized in Arroyo Grande; very weak
Drake (nephew of Mike & Claire Noland) recovering well from bone marrow transplant
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: Mission India
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/