First CRC Weekly
- November 18 to November 24 -
Our Mission: To Glorify God by making More and Better Disciples
From the Administrator
Hi everyone!
You can look forward to this newsletter from yours truly. It comprises of time-sensitive announcements, events, service schedules, offering schedules, our prayer list and a link to our bulletin "Hot Sheet". 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: Romans 10 (I Peter 10:14-15)
Children's Worship Dismissal - This morning (November 18), children ages three to 2nd grade will be invited to come to the front of the sanctuary for a blessing before they are dismissed for Children's Worship. Please note that Children's Worship will NOT meet on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day.
"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 How Many Persons Are There In God?
Have questions? Join the ‘New City Catechism Discussion with First CRC’ Group on Facebook!
Thanksgiving Day Service Thursday, November 22 at 10am.
Congratulations to Alex and Sarena (deJong) Sytsma who were united in marriage on Saturday, November 17, 2018. May God bless them with many happy years together!
Young Adults Bible Study will meet Monday, November 19 at 6:30pm at Lael's House (2144 Beechwood Ct, Hanford) for dinner and a study on 2 Corinthians 4.
We wish to thank the Hanford congregation for the cards, prayers and all the help we received in making the move to Idaho. We would have never been able to do it without the help of so many of you! No words can really express our appreciation. We are getting settle into a complete life style change. It is frosty here most mornings, but no snow yet. We give thanks to our heavenly Father who graciously guides us each day. In Christian love, Joanne & Katherine DeBoer (phone #208-882-4568)
There will be a non-perishable food drive for the Salvation Army. You may bring your items to the barrel in the foyer through December 16. Our goal is to beat the 503 items that we donated last year!
Living Water International Mission Trip - First CRC has partnered with Living Water International to send a team to Alta Verapaz, Guatemala to bring a safe water source to a local church, Ministerios El Shaddai Carcha. Trip dates have been set for April 6-13, 2019 with an approximate cost of $1,500 per person. If you would like to join our mission team to Guatemala or would like more information, please contact Pastor Sikkema.
The church office will be closed on Thursday and Friday.
THIS WEEK
EVENTS THIS WEEK
- New City Catechism of the Week: How Many Persons are there in God?
- Common Ground Youth Group - Sunday evening @ 6pm
- Women's Bible Study - will not meet this week
- Coffee Break - will not meet this week
- Young Adults - Monday @ 6:30 pm at Lael Dunn's home
- Ministering Elders - Monday @ 7pm
- Ministering Deacons - Tuesday @ 7pm
- Coffee Break & Story Hour - will not meet this week
- GEMS, Cadets, MSM - will not meet this week
- Friendship - will not meet this week
- Thanksgiving Day Service @ 10am
- Fall Worship Night is Friday, November 30 from 7-8:30pm in the Sanctuary. Invite your friends and family!
Parenting Conference is right around the corner! On December 7th and 8th, First CRC will host a two-day conference led by Paul David Tripp on Gospel Principles on parenting. To learn more, contact Heather Thomas.
BIRTHDAYS
Today Colleen Boogaard
Monday Dean Johnson
Saturday Angela Lemos
ANNIVERSARIES
Today Bert & Janette Duyst (63rd)
SERVING SCHEDULES
Greeters: 9:30 am: Fred & Shoni Holt
Council Greeters: AM & PM: Jason & Aaryn Mackey
Nursery: 9:30 am: Infant: Joyce VandeBeek, Julie Carruthers, Thea Bergman
Toddler: Cheryl Zonneveld, Kelly Verdegaal, Gianna Mendes
Children's Worship: Story Teller: (3 year olds-TK): Kim Spicer
Helpers: Robin Brown & Alycia Medina
Story Teller (K-2nd Grade):Claire Noland Helper: Kelly Bekedam
Hospitality Team: Pete & Lujean Verhoeven
SERVING NEXT WEEK (Nov. 25)
Greeters: 9:30 am:
Council Greeters: AM & PM: Darrell & Carla Kootstra
Nursery: 9:30 am: Infant: Erin Kootstra, Jana Zonneveld, Jamie Kamper.
Toddler: Jordan Tos, Lujean Verhoeven, AJ Bekedam
Sound/Computer Technicians: Jason Mackey, Andrew Van Heeringen, Adam Danielson
Children’s Worship: Story Teller (3 year olds-TK): Cheryl Zonneveld
Helpers: Kristen & Allison Reenders
Storyteller (K-2nd Grade): Lael Dunn Helper: Corey Reenders
Hospitality Team: Len & Greta Souza
PRAYERS AND PRAISES
CHURCH FAMILY
Justin and Julie Carruthers (immigration paperwork to be expedited)
Janice Hofmans (back surgery recovery)
Greta Souza (successful shoulder revision surgery recovery)
John Prys (knee replacement recovery)
SHUT-INS
Val Brazil (hospice care)
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)
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
Family of Kevin Koelewyn (son of Tommy & Sharon Koelewyn) - mourning Kevin's passing - Celebration of Life, Saturday, November 24 at Kings Fairgrounds at 11am
Tony Mendes (Paul Mendes father) in rehab for injures suffered after being hit by a car while walking
Anda Hofmans (daughter of EddyDell Huffman) chemotherapy. Address – 316 E. Sherwood; Hanford
Frank Carreiro – (friend of Rick Koelewyn) pancreatic cancer
MISSIONS
Cal & Jamie Hofland, Roger & Sue Scheenstra, Martin & Wendy Sisneroz, Kellie Terpstra
MILITARY FAMILIES
Paul Sikkema, Jason Vryhof, Mark Vryhof
SPECIAL OFFERING SCHEDULE
NEXT WEEK: Faith Promise
EVENING OFFERING OF THE MONTH: Kings Gospel
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/