April 2016 Fellowship Findings - Sully Christian Reformed Church

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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.
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Council Clippings
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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
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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!
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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
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May 15, 2:30 PM, Newton Care Center
Matt Van Maanen, Brent Rolffs, Norm Schuring
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May 22, 2:30 PM, St. Francis Manor
Dale Van Wyk, Mike Vander Molen, Cody Johnson
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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
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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
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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
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