HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
September 6, 2026
Welcome to worship at Hancock CRC! Today is a day in which we worship the Lord, hear from His Word, and fellowship with His saints. After the service, please join us downstairs for refreshments and fellowship!
GREETING: Glenna Ver Steeg
Next Sunday: Derek and Alysa Strei
REFRESHMENTS: John and Glenna Ver Steeg
Next Sunday: Derek and Alysa Strei
USHER: Kevin Blair
Next Sunday: Dan Bolluyt
NURSERY: Cassie Blair
Next Sunday: Sophie Blair
LIBRARIAN for September: Rita Bolluyt
CHURCH CALENDAR:
TODAY, Sunday, September 6, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service. The special offering will be for Maintenance and Repair.
6:00 P.M.: Pastor David will lead the Evening Worship Service.
Wednesday, September 9, 6:30-7:00 A.M.:
Weekly prayer meeting at church. All are welcome to join us in prayer!
Next Sunday, September 13, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service, on Church Education Kickoff Sunday. The special offering will be for Classical Ministry Shares.
11:00 A.M.: Sunday School (Preschool-1st Grade 2nd-5th Grade)
11:15 A.M.: Catechism (6th-8th Grade 9th-12th Grade)
12:00 P.M.: Church Education Kickoff Meal of tacos and root beer floats provided by the Fellowship Committee. Circle 2 is asked to serve.
6:00 P.M.: Pastor David will lead the Evening Worship Service.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
Vern Christie had successful hip replacement surgery this past week. Please pray that God would bless his recovery!
Please continue to pray for Jennifer Johnson, Debbie Van Eps, Dave Evink, Merlin Koerner, Gary Wubben, the elderly, those with ongoing health issues, and those grieving the loss of loved ones.
BIRTHDAYS:
September 10: Nancy Dosdall
September 11: Ryan Barthel
September 12: Anders Blair
ANNIVERSARIES:
September 13: Derek and Alysa Strei (2008)
Upcoming Special Offerings:
September 20 – Future Building Improvement Fund
September 27 – Benevolent Fund
October 4 – Church Education
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A signup sheet for Kid Connection snacks during the fall semester is in the narthex. If you are able to help out in this way, we would greatly appreciate it!
We are also looking for another volunteer to help with this ministry each week. If you are available and interested, please talk to Pastor David!
Church Library News Recent additions to the library include the following books:
Sari Sari (pronounced sorry, sorry) by Janice Hoekstra Afman: Jan describes her 6-year experience in the Philippines with humor and candor through stories, journal entries, and poems. Her husband, Carl Afman, is a former pastor of this church Hancock is mentioned briefly in the book. Parenting in the Pew: We are all at church for the same reason, the privilege of worshiping God. Author Robbin Castleman offers some practical solutions for parents to help their kids become totally engaged in Sunday worship.
Esther is a 31-day devotional from the Book of Esther on how to live courageously in difficult days.
Unplanned is a true story of Abby Johnson's journey from working at Planned Parenthood to joining forces with Coalition for Life, from Pro-Choice to Pro-Life, as told by Abby herself. An eye-opening story!
Paul’s Missionary Journeys in Greece - Join us April 2-12, 2027, as we travel by motor coach (6 days) and cruise ship (3 days) to sites connected with Paul’s second and third missionary journeys, as well as visit other major sites of biblical, archaeological, and cultural interest. Jeff Weima, professor at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading Pauline scholar, hosts this inspirational tour. For more information, contact Dr. Weima at 616-328-3110 or weimje@calvinseminary.edu.
Schedule for September/October 2026
Tuesday, September 15, 7:00 P.M.:
Consistory will meet, with full Council to follow at 7:30 P.M. Pastor David will serve refreshments.
Wednesday, September 16, 3:15-5:00 P.M.:
Kid Connection will begin. Our first lesson will be “Yes, Hannah,” from 1 Samuel 1-2.
Wednesday, September 16, 7:00 P.M.:
Youth Group will begin with a kickoff at Cory and Shelley Evink’s house.
Wednesday, September 16, 7:00 P.M.:
Women’s Evening Bible Study will begin. We will meet in the parsonage basement every other Wednesday evening. This study is open to women of all ages—if it fits your schedule, please come! We will be studying the book of Galatians this year. If you are interested in coming, please sign up in the narthex, so we can order you a book!
Monday-Tuesday, September 21-22:
Classis Lake Superior will meet at Covenant CRC in Winnepeg, Manitoba. Pastor David and Randy Luthi will serve as delegates from Hancock CRC, with John Boon as an alternate elder delegate.
Wednesday, September 23, 7:00 P.M.:
Men’s Bible Study will begin. We will meet in the Council room every other Wednesday evening. This study is open to men of all ages—if it fits your schedule, please come! We will be studying the book of 1 Samuel this year. If you are interested in coming, please sign up in the narthex, so we can order you a book!
Sunday, October 4, 12:00 P.M.:
A potluck of ethnic dishes will be held, in honor of All Nations Heritage Sunday. A special cake, in honor of Pastor Appreciation Month, will be provided by the Fellowship Committee. Circle 1 is asked to serve.
Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 P.M.:
Education Committee will meet.
Tuesday, October 13, 7:00 P.M.:
Consistory will meet, with full Council to follow at 7:30 P.M. Randy Luthi will serve refreshments.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
September 6, 2026
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 A.M.
COME! LET US WORSHIP!
Call to Worship: Psalm 148:1-3, 11-13a
Silent Prayer & Response #625 “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”
*Pastor: People of God, from where does your help come?
*Cong: Our help comes from the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and Earth.
*God’s Greeting
* Hymn: #188 “Praise the Lord, Sing Hallelujah”
LET US CONFESS OUR FAITH AND PRAY TO THE LORD
*Confession of Faith: Apostles’ Creed (PH, pg. 813)
Confession of Sin: Psalm 38:4
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: Matthew 11:28-30
Guide for Grateful Living: Deuteronomy 5:6-21
Congregational Prayer
LET US PRESENT OUR OFFERINGS TO GOD
Offerings: 1. General Fund 2. Maintenance and Repair
LET US OPEN OUR HEARTS TO THE WORD OF GOD
*Hymn of Preparation: #513 “Christian Hearts in Love United”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31 (pg. 1139)
Sermon: Spiritual Gifts
Prayer of Application
GO! LET US DEPART TO SERVE IN JOY AND PEACE!
*Hymn of Response: #288 “Take My Life and Let It Be”
*Benediction
*Doxology: #320 “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing”
AM Sermon Notes
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31
Sermon: Spiritual Gifts
Theme: Living together as the body of Christ means appreciating the God-given diversity in our unity.
I. The Source of Spiritual Gifts in the Body of Christ.
A. Conversion
1. Prior to their conversion, the Corinthians were following ___.
2. The _____ _____ is the source of the Christian’s conversion.
B. Spiritual Gifts
1. Why is the list in vs. 8-10 fitting for the Corinthians?
2. Who decides who gets what gift?
3. How is there diversity and unity in God himself?
II. The Variety of Spiritual Gifts in the Body of Christ.
A. What is Paul’s illustration to show the diversity in the church?
1. Why do people sometimes get jealous?
2. The body would not ______ if it were all one part!
3. God has arranged the members for a ______________.
B. Application
1. You need to be a ________ of the body!
a. One cannot be a ______ ranger Christian.
2. You need to ____________ your gifts!
a. In what way has God equipped you to serve the body?
III. The Unity of Spiritual Gifts in the Body of Christ.
A. The Holy Spirit has united the church together in __________.
1. He has given us all __________ in Christ.
2. We have all received the sign of ______________.
B. Our diversity is meant to unite us, not ___________ us.
1. What happens to one part ___________ the rest.
2. With our spiritual gifts, we are meant to _________ the body.
a. Are you using your gifts with that goal in mind?
b. How do you fit into the body of Christ?
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
September 6, 2026
EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 6:00 P.M.
Prayer of Invocation
Song Service
Time of Sharing Prayer Requests
Congregational Prayer
*Hymn of Preparation: #490 “Blessed Assurance: Jesus is Mine”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29 (pg. 989)
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 29 (and Q&A 80) (PH, pg. 896)
Sermon: The Presence of Christ in the Lord’s Supper
Prayer of Application
*Hymn of Response: #479 “I Will Sing of My Redeemer”
*Benediction
*Doxology: #620 (st. 3) “By the Sea of Crystal”
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Time of Discussion
What does this Lord’s Day teach us about God and about ourselves?
How does this truth challenge or encourage us in our lives today?
If you were to explain tonight’s teaching in one sentence to somebody else, what would you say?
PM Sermon Notes
Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29 Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 29 (and Q&A 80)
Sermon: The Presence of Christ in the Lord’s Supper
Theme: Contrary to the Roman Catholic doctrine, Christ is spiritually present in the Lord’s Supper.
I. What Is The Difference?
A. The Zwinglian view: Christ is _______ present in the supper.
1. Simply a memorial feast, in which we ____________ Christ.
B. The Lutheran view: Christ is __________ present in the supper.
1. Consubstantiation: He is present ___, ___, ____ the elements.
C. The Roman Catholic view: Christ is _____ present in the supper.
1. Transubstantiation: Bread and wine ____ His body and blood.
2. The elements change in _____________, not in form.
D. The Reformed view: Christ is __________ present in the supper.
1. The Holy Spirit ___________ us to Christ.
2. Christ is truly there—but not physically.
II. Why Are These Differences Important?
A. Upholding the Finality of Christ’s Death
1. Typically, we think the Catholics are re-__________ Christ.
a. They disagree—what is their argument?
2. Hebrews 10:12: Christ offered for all time a single sacrifice.
a. If His death was repeated, it would be ________________.
b. If His death was repeated, we could not have __________.
B. Upholding the True Worship of Christ
1. Roman Catholics ____________ the host.
a. Given their doctrine, why does this practice make sense?
2. Christ was not speaking ______________ (cf, John 10:7).
3. Christ’s body is in __________ right now (Apostles’ Creed).
a. How does the Council of Chalcedon support this fact?
4. Worshipping the host is _______________.
a. Why would Catholics agree with that conclusion?
C. Interacting with our Roman Catholic Friends
1. We should have _______________ with them.
2. We don’t need to be ____________ by Reformed theology.
September 6, 2026
Welcome to worship at Hancock CRC! Today is a day in which we worship the Lord, hear from His Word, and fellowship with His saints. After the service, please join us downstairs for refreshments and fellowship!
GREETING: Glenna Ver Steeg
Next Sunday: Derek and Alysa Strei
REFRESHMENTS: John and Glenna Ver Steeg
Next Sunday: Derek and Alysa Strei
USHER: Kevin Blair
Next Sunday: Dan Bolluyt
NURSERY: Cassie Blair
Next Sunday: Sophie Blair
LIBRARIAN for September: Rita Bolluyt
CHURCH CALENDAR:
TODAY, Sunday, September 6, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service. The special offering will be for Maintenance and Repair.
6:00 P.M.: Pastor David will lead the Evening Worship Service.
Wednesday, September 9, 6:30-7:00 A.M.:
Weekly prayer meeting at church. All are welcome to join us in prayer!
Next Sunday, September 13, 10:00 A.M.:
Pastor David will lead the Morning Worship Service, on Church Education Kickoff Sunday. The special offering will be for Classical Ministry Shares.
11:00 A.M.: Sunday School (Preschool-1st Grade 2nd-5th Grade)
11:15 A.M.: Catechism (6th-8th Grade 9th-12th Grade)
12:00 P.M.: Church Education Kickoff Meal of tacos and root beer floats provided by the Fellowship Committee. Circle 2 is asked to serve.
6:00 P.M.: Pastor David will lead the Evening Worship Service.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
Vern Christie had successful hip replacement surgery this past week. Please pray that God would bless his recovery!
Please continue to pray for Jennifer Johnson, Debbie Van Eps, Dave Evink, Merlin Koerner, Gary Wubben, the elderly, those with ongoing health issues, and those grieving the loss of loved ones.
BIRTHDAYS:
September 10: Nancy Dosdall
September 11: Ryan Barthel
September 12: Anders Blair
ANNIVERSARIES:
September 13: Derek and Alysa Strei (2008)
Upcoming Special Offerings:
September 20 – Future Building Improvement Fund
September 27 – Benevolent Fund
October 4 – Church Education
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A signup sheet for Kid Connection snacks during the fall semester is in the narthex. If you are able to help out in this way, we would greatly appreciate it!
We are also looking for another volunteer to help with this ministry each week. If you are available and interested, please talk to Pastor David!
Church Library News Recent additions to the library include the following books:
Sari Sari (pronounced sorry, sorry) by Janice Hoekstra Afman: Jan describes her 6-year experience in the Philippines with humor and candor through stories, journal entries, and poems. Her husband, Carl Afman, is a former pastor of this church Hancock is mentioned briefly in the book. Parenting in the Pew: We are all at church for the same reason, the privilege of worshiping God. Author Robbin Castleman offers some practical solutions for parents to help their kids become totally engaged in Sunday worship.
Esther is a 31-day devotional from the Book of Esther on how to live courageously in difficult days.
Unplanned is a true story of Abby Johnson's journey from working at Planned Parenthood to joining forces with Coalition for Life, from Pro-Choice to Pro-Life, as told by Abby herself. An eye-opening story!
Paul’s Missionary Journeys in Greece - Join us April 2-12, 2027, as we travel by motor coach (6 days) and cruise ship (3 days) to sites connected with Paul’s second and third missionary journeys, as well as visit other major sites of biblical, archaeological, and cultural interest. Jeff Weima, professor at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading Pauline scholar, hosts this inspirational tour. For more information, contact Dr. Weima at 616-328-3110 or weimje@calvinseminary.edu.
Schedule for September/October 2026
Tuesday, September 15, 7:00 P.M.:
Consistory will meet, with full Council to follow at 7:30 P.M. Pastor David will serve refreshments.
Wednesday, September 16, 3:15-5:00 P.M.:
Kid Connection will begin. Our first lesson will be “Yes, Hannah,” from 1 Samuel 1-2.
Wednesday, September 16, 7:00 P.M.:
Youth Group will begin with a kickoff at Cory and Shelley Evink’s house.
Wednesday, September 16, 7:00 P.M.:
Women’s Evening Bible Study will begin. We will meet in the parsonage basement every other Wednesday evening. This study is open to women of all ages—if it fits your schedule, please come! We will be studying the book of Galatians this year. If you are interested in coming, please sign up in the narthex, so we can order you a book!
Monday-Tuesday, September 21-22:
Classis Lake Superior will meet at Covenant CRC in Winnepeg, Manitoba. Pastor David and Randy Luthi will serve as delegates from Hancock CRC, with John Boon as an alternate elder delegate.
Wednesday, September 23, 7:00 P.M.:
Men’s Bible Study will begin. We will meet in the Council room every other Wednesday evening. This study is open to men of all ages—if it fits your schedule, please come! We will be studying the book of 1 Samuel this year. If you are interested in coming, please sign up in the narthex, so we can order you a book!
Sunday, October 4, 12:00 P.M.:
A potluck of ethnic dishes will be held, in honor of All Nations Heritage Sunday. A special cake, in honor of Pastor Appreciation Month, will be provided by the Fellowship Committee. Circle 1 is asked to serve.
Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 P.M.:
Education Committee will meet.
Tuesday, October 13, 7:00 P.M.:
Consistory will meet, with full Council to follow at 7:30 P.M. Randy Luthi will serve refreshments.
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
September 6, 2026
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 A.M.
COME! LET US WORSHIP!
Call to Worship: Psalm 148:1-3, 11-13a
Silent Prayer & Response #625 “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”
*Pastor: People of God, from where does your help come?
*Cong: Our help comes from the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and Earth.
*God’s Greeting
* Hymn: #188 “Praise the Lord, Sing Hallelujah”
LET US CONFESS OUR FAITH AND PRAY TO THE LORD
*Confession of Faith: Apostles’ Creed (PH, pg. 813)
Confession of Sin: Psalm 38:4
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: Matthew 11:28-30
Guide for Grateful Living: Deuteronomy 5:6-21
Congregational Prayer
LET US PRESENT OUR OFFERINGS TO GOD
Offerings: 1. General Fund 2. Maintenance and Repair
LET US OPEN OUR HEARTS TO THE WORD OF GOD
*Hymn of Preparation: #513 “Christian Hearts in Love United”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31 (pg. 1139)
Sermon: Spiritual Gifts
Prayer of Application
GO! LET US DEPART TO SERVE IN JOY AND PEACE!
*Hymn of Response: #288 “Take My Life and Let It Be”
*Benediction
*Doxology: #320 “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing”
AM Sermon Notes
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31
Sermon: Spiritual Gifts
Theme: Living together as the body of Christ means appreciating the God-given diversity in our unity.
I. The Source of Spiritual Gifts in the Body of Christ.
A. Conversion
1. Prior to their conversion, the Corinthians were following ___.
2. The _____ _____ is the source of the Christian’s conversion.
B. Spiritual Gifts
1. Why is the list in vs. 8-10 fitting for the Corinthians?
2. Who decides who gets what gift?
3. How is there diversity and unity in God himself?
II. The Variety of Spiritual Gifts in the Body of Christ.
A. What is Paul’s illustration to show the diversity in the church?
1. Why do people sometimes get jealous?
2. The body would not ______ if it were all one part!
3. God has arranged the members for a ______________.
B. Application
1. You need to be a ________ of the body!
a. One cannot be a ______ ranger Christian.
2. You need to ____________ your gifts!
a. In what way has God equipped you to serve the body?
III. The Unity of Spiritual Gifts in the Body of Christ.
A. The Holy Spirit has united the church together in __________.
1. He has given us all __________ in Christ.
2. We have all received the sign of ______________.
B. Our diversity is meant to unite us, not ___________ us.
1. What happens to one part ___________ the rest.
2. With our spiritual gifts, we are meant to _________ the body.
a. Are you using your gifts with that goal in mind?
b. How do you fit into the body of Christ?
HANCOCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
September 6, 2026
EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 6:00 P.M.
Prayer of Invocation
Song Service
Time of Sharing Prayer Requests
Congregational Prayer
*Hymn of Preparation: #490 “Blessed Assurance: Jesus is Mine”
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29 (pg. 989)
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 29 (and Q&A 80) (PH, pg. 896)
Sermon: The Presence of Christ in the Lord’s Supper
Prayer of Application
*Hymn of Response: #479 “I Will Sing of My Redeemer”
*Benediction
*Doxology: #620 (st. 3) “By the Sea of Crystal”
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Time of Discussion
What does this Lord’s Day teach us about God and about ourselves?
How does this truth challenge or encourage us in our lives today?
If you were to explain tonight’s teaching in one sentence to somebody else, what would you say?
PM Sermon Notes
Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29 Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 29 (and Q&A 80)
Sermon: The Presence of Christ in the Lord’s Supper
Theme: Contrary to the Roman Catholic doctrine, Christ is spiritually present in the Lord’s Supper.
I. What Is The Difference?
A. The Zwinglian view: Christ is _______ present in the supper.
1. Simply a memorial feast, in which we ____________ Christ.
B. The Lutheran view: Christ is __________ present in the supper.
1. Consubstantiation: He is present ___, ___, ____ the elements.
C. The Roman Catholic view: Christ is _____ present in the supper.
1. Transubstantiation: Bread and wine ____ His body and blood.
2. The elements change in _____________, not in form.
D. The Reformed view: Christ is __________ present in the supper.
1. The Holy Spirit ___________ us to Christ.
2. Christ is truly there—but not physically.
II. Why Are These Differences Important?
A. Upholding the Finality of Christ’s Death
1. Typically, we think the Catholics are re-__________ Christ.
a. They disagree—what is their argument?
2. Hebrews 10:12: Christ offered for all time a single sacrifice.
a. If His death was repeated, it would be ________________.
b. If His death was repeated, we could not have __________.
B. Upholding the True Worship of Christ
1. Roman Catholics ____________ the host.
a. Given their doctrine, why does this practice make sense?
2. Christ was not speaking ______________ (cf, John 10:7).
3. Christ’s body is in __________ right now (Apostles’ Creed).
a. How does the Council of Chalcedon support this fact?
4. Worshipping the host is _______________.
a. Why would Catholics agree with that conclusion?
C. Interacting with our Roman Catholic Friends
1. We should have _______________ with them.
2. We don’t need to be ____________ by Reformed theology.
