First CRC Weekly
June 13 - June 19
Our Mission: To Glorify God by making More and Better Disciples
From the Office
Hi everyone!
Welcome to this week's CRC newsletter! Here you will find time-sensitive announcements, events, service schedules, offering schedules, and prayer list. I will send these out at the end of each week.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me directly.
In Christ,
Becky - Church Office Administrator
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SUNDAY, June 20 - 9:30am
This Sunday text: Matthew 10:2-15 "The Model -Mission" Part #1 Travel Instructions
LiveStream options are available on Facebook, our Church Website, or via Boxcast (Roku/Apple TV) and Podcast.
Hanford CRC Podcast!
Why Podcast? Podcasts give you the ability to listen anywhere without having to worry about your internet connection, or using too much data. Listen in the car, at the gym, or while you're out working on the farm, ranch, or dairy. Simply put, podcasts are easily accessible and portable so you have the freedom to tune in anytime from anywhere. Pretty cool, huh?
Find our Hanford CRC Channel on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or Online direct from your favorite mobile device.
Council of Delegates Meeting
Taco Night
The second of our six summer events is coming up on Saturday afternoon and evening. We giving out "tacos" to our neighbors and friends as a good will gesture. Please remember to participate in the simple opportunity to get to meet a few new folks in the community. Due to the projected "extremely-hot" weather conditions forecasted for Saturday, this event will be set up as a "grab-and-go" affair. Joining us gives you an opportunity to mingle with folks in line putting and waiting for their order.
HYMN SING
Children's Worship
Associate Pastor Search
We were informed that additional candidates have applied for this position. The search team continues to covet your prayers regarding discerning the Lord's will in our search for an associate pastor. Rev. Martin Sisneroz is scheduled to conclude his term here on August 31.
Front Lawn Renovation Project
The City of Hanford approved the site plan for our renovation project. The next step in the process is getting permits. We will keep you up to date as new developments unfold.
Back-Packs for Monroe Elementary
Crossroads pregnancy center baby bottle fundraiser
The baby bottle campaign is used to fund the Center's programs that help women and men faced with an unplanned pregnancy and other services. Please pick up a bottle and fill with coins, cash or check and return the bottle to church by Father's Day, June 20. Thank you for providing the support that will save and change lives!
THIS WEEK
EVENTS THIS WEEK
- New City Catechism of the Week: 32
What do justification and sanctification mean?
UPCOMING FIRST CRC SPECIAL EVENTS
- Taco Night - June 19 @ 6pm
- Common Ground - Camping trip (June 26-27th)
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
Tuesday: Jonathan Green
Thursday: Garrett van Heeringen
Friday: Aaron & Marissa Carpenter, Tyra Wilgenburg
Saturday: Bob Beede
Next Sunday: Tou & Stephanie Yang, Kyle Verdegaal
YOUTH MINISTRIES
Common Ground is made of co-ed youth in grades nine through twelve. Meetings are held Sundays @ 6pm in the loft. Please contact Shonie Holt at (559-936-3360) for more information.
**NO Meeting on June 20th**
Middle School Ministry is made of co-ed youth in grades seven and eight.
Cadets is a program for boys in third through sixth grade. Please contact Dave Danielson at (559-381-6215) for more information
GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior) is a program for girls in third through sixth grade. Please contact Martha Valdez at (619-471-4014) for more information.
Giving
This week: Christian Ed.
Next week: Faith Promise
General Fund Report of Offerings and gifts:
Approved budget for fiscal year 2020/2021 - $881,400
($73,450 needed per month to make budget)
General fund offerings through May 31, 2021 - $630,800.95 (we reached 71.6% of our 2020/21 budget)
General Fund expenses through May 31, 2021 - $433,815.60 (we spent 49.2% of our 2020/21 budget)
Giving is available online 24/7 at https://hanfordcrc.org/give-online Video and Written Instruction links will be provided for your convenience.
- Feel free to mail your donations to the church office (2175 Leoni Drive, Hanford, CA 93230)
- Cash donations will be accepted during normal office hours only (M-TH 7:30 AM–3:00 PM)
If you are writing a check to the church, the bank has requested that all checks be made payable to the First Christian Reformed Church of Hanford. If the checks are made payable to another name they may be rejected.
Want to save time and hassle? Check out our Online Giving program at http://hanfordcrc.org/give-online or ask a Deacon for assistance. Thank you for your continued support.
Our Church Family
PRAYERS AND PRAISES
CHURCH FAMILY
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:
Joan Audrain, Bob Carvalho, Johanna Hakker, Norm & Audrey Galloway, Richard & Marilyn Maccagno, Helen Schilder, Janet Slootweg (living in her own home)
Martha Chandler (Alice Manor in Fowler)
Janet Henshaw (Lemoore Elderly Apts)
Helen Noland (The Remington)
Jeanette Stout, Corrie Vennema (Valley Christian Home)
Linda Reenders (Palm Village in Reedley)
FAITH PROMISE
Cal & Jamie Hofland and Roger & Sue Scheenstra
SEMINARY STUDENT
Stewart & Christine deJong
information
GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior) is in need of volunteers. If you would like to help out with this need, please contact Martha Valdez at 619-471-4014.
HCS Employment Opportunities
Hanford Christian School has the following jobs available for the 2021-2022 school year.
- Part-time Band/Choir Director
- Part-time Bus Driver
- Part-time Marketing Director.
If you or someone you know is interested in any of these positions, please contact the office.
"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 do justification and sanctification mean?(week 32) Join the ‘City Catechism Discussion with First CRC’ Group on Facebook!
Did you know that you can access our congregation's Business Meeting minutes directly from our website? That's right! All approved meeting minutes from the past year for Governing Council, Ministering Elders, Ministering Deacons, and our Annual Congregational Meeting Minutes are available online. Want access? Inquire with Becky at the office. 559-582-4423 or beckyv@hanfordcrc.org
serving schedules
Nursery: Diana Schmidt, Audrey Dragt
Children's Worship: Storyteller: Stephanie Yang, Lilu Lizarga, Sunny Hernandez
NEXT WEEK:
Nursery: Dena Holden, Macy Holden
Children's Worship: Storyteller: Liz de Jong, Kristen Reenders
Want to get in touch with our staff?
Vince Godfrey, Pastor of Worship and Liturgy - vinceg@hanfordcrc.org
Martin Sisneroz, Pastor of Assimilation and Discipleship - martins@hanfordcrc.org
Shonie Holt, High School Youth Director - shonieh@hanfordcrc.org
Stephanie Yang, Children's Worship Director - stephaniey@hanfordcrc.org
Tim Thomas, Director of Technical Services - timt@hanfordcrc.org
Becky Villalobos, Church Office administrator - beckyv@hanfordcrc.org
Adam Danielson, Custodian - 559-410-0443
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/