April 2016 Fellowship Findings - Sully Christian Reformed Church
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April 2016 Fellowship Findings - Sully Christian Reformed Church
--,’ Fellowship Findings Sully Christian Reformed Church April 2016 Morning Preaching Series April 3 AM Ezekiel 1 "The Glory of God" PM Belgic Confession Arts. 8-9 "Leaving Room for Mystery" April 10 AM Ezekiel 2.1-3.15 "The Spirit's Calling" PM Belgic Confession Art. 10 "One with the Father" April 17 (Pastor Study Week) AM Guest PM Guest Dry Bones We will be living into the power of the resurrection by considering the places where the Spirit shows up in the book of Ezekiel. It may seem like a strange place to look for the Spirit, but the Spirit plays a powerful role in Ezekiel and brings us to the place where we will see the Spirit empower us to truly live...not just live as a pile of dead, dry bones. Dry Bones is intended to help us see where the Spirit is moving and join the work that has already begun. Evening Preaching Series April 24 AM Ezekiel 3.16-3.27 "Set as a Watchman" PM Belgic Confession Art. 11 "One with the Father and the Son" The Belgic Confession As one of our confessional standards, we hear this expression of our theology to be rooted in God's word so we can be the greatest voice of hope in the world. The Belgic Confession, along with the other confessions, helps us develop a solid world and life view based on the guiding of Reformed Theology. This should help us speak clear hope into the messy brokenness of this world. Thank You ........... Page 2 Announcements.. Page 2 Council Notes ..... Page 3 Financial Report ...... Page 3 Assignments............ Pages 4-5 Celebrations ............ Page 6 Missions Updates .. Pages 7-16 Growing in Grace ... Pages 17-18 Blessings Given and Received A humbling surprise awaited me in my church mailbox after the loss of my sister and daughter-in-law. Merl Van Zante’s Sunday School class of 4th and 5th graders all made me cards with wonderful, hand-written, comforting Bible verses on them. I was then invited to their Sunday School for a very special time as well. They sang a song of blessing for me, and then Merl and kids had a very encouraging hands-on prayer for me also. This was an experience never to be forgotten. Thanks to you, Merl and your Sunday School class. God’s blessings to each one of you. Hermina Rolffs Sincere thanks to everyone who remember our family with prayers after the loss of my sister Betty and daughter-in-law Sue. Thanks also for the cards, telephone calls, and words of comfort and caring through this difficult time. Thanks also to elders Jeff Pastoor and Bryce Arkema and Pastor Brian for their visits and prayers. All of these kind deeds were appreciated so much. We thank God for His love, grace, comfort, and His promise to never leave us or forsake us. Hermina Rolffs & Family A sincere thank you to all those who remembered me with cards and happy wishes on my 94th birthday. They were all greatly appreciated. Above all, I’m grateful for the many years that the Lord has granted me and for the health I might enjoy. Harriet Van Zante Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 Announcement The Spring Church Potluck Dinner will be Sunday, April 10. There will not be coffee time or Sunday School. The second service will be held at the school following the dinner. Singles do not need to bring any food. Each family is asked to bring two dishes – one hot and one salad. Dessert will be provided. To eliminate congestion by the serving line, please put the food on the table and move to the west side of the gym to visit. Table service and drink will be provided. [2] Council Clippings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. No one has shown interest in filling the Worship Coordinator position at this time. Elder Bryce Arkema and Deacon Lauren Van Wyk gave a report on Classis Central Plains. Ed Dieleman gave an overview of financial revisions that have taken place for the Classis that had been presented by Pastor Brian at the Classis meeting. Tim Hardeman reported that records of the various church funds have been forwarded to the auditors for examination. A motion passed to have a survey drafted by the Forward in Faith Facility Team distributed on April 3 to all members of Sully CRC that are high school age or older with college students receiving an electronic version. This is to be returned by April 17 in drop boxes by the entry doors. Jamie Van Kooten reported that all fire extinguishers have been checked. An Adult Bible study will be organizing for after Sunday morning worship with Jason Van Zee leading on the topic of questions and thoughts from the morning sermon. A motion passed to collect two full Sunday offerings per month. One to support Sully Christian School and the other to support church families involved in all Christian day school education. The CEEF fund will support every child at the rate of $500 per year in whatever Christian day school they are attending including all local Christian day schools and PCHS. This will be implemented for the 2016-2017 school year. The March 27 evening service will be a pulpit exchange with Peoria CRC. A thank you note was received from the Pastor Paul Bakker family for the memorial gift and the plant they received from Sully CRC. Monthly Financial Report 2016 MARCH BUDGET COUNT Category General Fund (includes Ministry Shares) Missions Building & Grounds Totals OFFERINGS RECEIVED Date February 28: Sully Christian School March 6: Sully Christian School March 13: Cadets March 20: CEEF Totals Amount $21,374.09 $2,077.03 $1,417.71 $24,868.83 Amount $1,252.78 $2,025.65 $2,329.01 $1,704.55 $7,311.99 APRIL OFFERING SCHEDULE April 3 CEEF April 10 World Renew (Food Resource Bank) April 17 Disaster Response Services Sully Christian School Envelope Offering April 24 Sully Christian School [3] Giving of our Gifts and Talents NURSERY ATTENDANTS A.M. Jan Laverman Mindy Six Jerad Laverman Josh Fopma Rindy Vander Schel Laura Fynaardt Raeann Fopma Jenna Van Maanen Karla Vos Jacie Kramer Elijah Vos Connor Dunsbergen Norma Beerends Harlan Beerends Kelsey Sandeno Joe Sandeno NURSERY ATTENDANTS P.M. A.M. April 3 Judy Van Kooten Drew Van Soelen Austin Van Soelen Cindy Laverman Jana Van Zante Erica Van Soelen Alexa Dunsbergen April 10 Val Nikkel Natalie Vos Colton Vos Joel Vos Megan Vos Jason Van Zee Kallie Van Zee April 17 Sheila Pleima Sierra Pleima Larissa Pleima Allison Pleima Nora Ritter Marla Vos Makenna Six Olivia Ritter April 24 Larissa Arkema Sharlee Fopma Pam Vos Kelsie Johnson Kara Van Wyk Emily Van Soelen Barry Van Haaften Kelsie Van Haaften Jason Lowry Jennifer Lowry P.M. May 1 Angela Veenstra Blake Veenstra Trevor Veenstra May 8 Michelle Van Kooten Alayna Van Kooten Alicia Van Kooten May 15 Melanie Van Maanen Jenna Van Maanen Erika Van Maanen May 22 Shawna Fopma Keagan Fopma Brenden Six May 29 Julie Van Wyk Kelly Van Wyk Anna Fopma NOTE: If you would like to receive a reminder of when you are scheduled to work in the nursery, please submit your contact information and name by email to [email protected] or place a note in Jentri Van Wyngarden's church box. The committee is willing to send reminders via email or text, but we will assume you do not need a reminder if you choose not to submit your information. Thanks! [4] Giving of our Gifts and Talents COFFEE SERVERS GREETERS April 3 April 3 April 10 April 17 April 24 May 1 May 8 May 15 May 22 May 29 Alex and Jentri Van Wyngarden Dale and Julie Van Wyk Phyllis Zylstra, Alenna Jansen Gary and JoAnn Fynaardt Jon and Lindsay Golliet Landon and Jana Van Zante Jesse and Breighann Van Baale Cody and Kelsie Johnson John and Jacie Kramer Darrell and Angela Veenstra Mike and Pam Vander Molen Arvin and Anna Mae Van Wyk Lynn Wey, Joan Vos Gary and Dena Van Wyk Wayne and Nora Ritter Jerri Jansen, Carolyn Vande Voort Ervin and Gayle Fopma Matt and Rachel Van Maanen April 10 April 17 April 24 May 1 May 8 May 15 May 22 May 29 Make juice on Saturday so that it has time to chill. Meet in the church basement before the service to set up. Instructions are in the kitchen. If unable to serve, please trade with someone. Murray and Kendra Pothoven Mike and Marlene Van Soelen Lauren and Julie Van Wyk Roger and Marlene Bruxvoort Loren and Shawna Fopma Bob and Marilyn Van Soelen Vernon and Lucille Jansen Wes and Cindy Laverman Norm and Betty Schuring Clarence and Judy Van Zee Jason and Jen Lowry Dale and Julie Van Wyk Scott and Diane Roose Keith and Darlene Struik Carroll and Marla Fopma Gary and Dena Van Wyk Doug and Brenda Vos Landon and Jana Van Zante NOTE: If you are unable to greet on your assigned Sunday, please trade with someone for a different week. If you would like to be taken off the greeter list, please contact Mike and Marlene Van Soelen (594-4404). Thank you. REST HOME SCHEDULE April 17, 2:30 PM, Newton Care Center Landon Van Zante, Murray Pothoven, Jeff Stravers April 24, 2:30 PM, St. Francis Manor Kevin Van Kooten, Duane Olivier, Tim Collins LETTERS TO MISSIONARIES May 15, 2:30 PM, Newton Care Center Matt Van Maanen, Brent Rolffs, Norm Schuring May 22, 2:30 PM, St. Francis Manor Dale Van Wyk, Mike Vander Molen, Cody Johnson NOTE: The first person listed is the leader of the group and should contact each member. If anyone of you cannot make it for the week scheduled, please trade with someone for a different week. If the group is unable to go, please notify the committee so the nursing home can be notified. Thank you. Ed and Joyce Dieleman 594-4229 Judson and Pam Vos 594-3700 [5] Brent and Brenda Rolffs to Jim and Josephine Zylstra Murray and Kendra Pothoven to Joel and Jeannie Huyser Scott and Diane Roose to Mike and Megan Ribbens Stuart and Sheila Pleima to Tom and Cheryl Soerens Wayne and Nora Ritter to Justin Van Zee Trevor and Jerri Nikkel to Craig and Jeanine Broek Bob and Jan Pothoven to Amy Hoogeveen Eloise Collins to Steve and Tanya Tiesenga APRIL BIRTHDAYS April 1 April 2 April 5 April 6 April 7 April 8 April 9 April 13 April 14 April 15 April 16 April 17 April 18 April 19 April 20 April 21 Norm Schuring Pearl Vos Derrick Jansen Lester Laverman Ken Van Maanen Millie Van Soelen Judy Beyer Autumn Vos Shannon Vos Alicia Fynaardt Samantha De Bruin Austin Van Kooten Robert Pothoven Shawna Fopma Brett Van Sant Brenda Nikkel Glenda Vander Leest Nora Ritter Becky Ochsner Elijah Vos Curt Fopma Rowan Van Maanen Sharlee Fopma Daniel Fopma Darlene Vos Amy Dunsbergen Darrell Veenstra April 22 April 23 April 24 April 25 April 28 April 30 Monte Goodyk Piper Van Zee Darlene Struik Tessa Van Zee Julia Van Zee Vernon Jansen Joel Jansen Duane Arkema Eldon Nikkel Megan Vos Trevor Nikkel Andrew Van Kooten Blake Six Lucas Van Kooten APRIL ANNIVERSARIES April 4 April 5 April 6 April 9 April 15 April 18 April 19 April 25 [6] Cody and Kelsie Johnson Seth and Kara Ruiter Tim and Desiree Hardeman Brent and Brenda Rolffs Lester and Marcella Laverman Rick and Carla Fopma Curt and Brenda Fopma Duane and Nicole Olivier Carroll and Marla Fopma [7] [8] [9] [ 10 ] [ 11 ] [ 12 ] [ 13 ] [ 14 ] [ 15 ] [ 16 ] [ 17 ] [ 18 ]