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CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH OF HANCOCK

February 12, 2012

We extend a hearty welcome to everyone as we gather into God’s presence for worship. Today we celebrate the Lord’s Supper. We welcome those visiting who are communicant members in good standing of a Christian church to join us in receiving the sacrament. Everyone is welcome to join us in the foyer after the service for refreshments.

GREETING TODAY:

Audrey Evink and Jen Boon

Next Sunday:

Vern and Bernice Christie

SERVING COFFEE:

John and Jen Boon

Next Sunday:

Vern and Bernice Christie

NURSERY: Kathryn Newhouse

Next Sunday: Linda Shank

USHER: Don Boon

Next Sunday: Wayne Lien

LIBRARIAN FOR FEBRUARY:

Lori Bolluyt

CHURCH CALENDAR:

Today, February 12, 10:00 A.M.: Pastor Newhouse leads the service. The Lord’s Supper is celebrated. Special offering is Ministry Shares. Sunday School meets after the service. The lesson is "Love;" the Bible verse is: "If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation." (2 Corinthians 5:17)

40^TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY! Congratulations to Don and Carol Boon who are celebrating their 40^th wedding anniversary today! Everyone is invited to the church basement following the service for coffee and cake to celebrate with their family.

11:20 A.M.: Messiah Choir rehearses.

Monday, February 13, 7:00 P.M.: The Centennial Committee meets at the church.

Wednesday, February 15, 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.: YPS SOUP AND PIE SUPPER. The Young People’s annual fundraser is in the church basement. Invite your friends and neighbors to join us in support of our YPS! Everyone is asked to donate a pie for the event. Catechism and Kid Connection are canceled.

Thursday, February 16, 7:30 P.M. (new date): Bible study group meets at the church to study Lesson 3, “Time and Change,” from Ecclesiastes: Finding Meaning in Life. Lowell and Carol Evink host. Please bring money to pay for books.

Next Sunday, February 19, 10:00 A.M.: Pastor Newhouse leads the morning service. Don Boon leads praise time. Special offering: Maintenance & Repair. Sunday School meets after the service.

11:20 A.M.: Messiah Choir rehearses.

5:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.: Bible study for the young(er) adult college, career, and family group meets to study Lesson 1 “Examining the Record” from The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel. Pizza and babysitting are provided. This is an excellent time to join.

 FEBRUARY-MARCH CALENDAR:

Tuesday, February 21, 7:00 P.M. Worship, Music, and Fellowship meetings will be held at the church.

Wednesday, February 22, 7:00 P.M.: Gym Night for YPS. Families are invited.

Thursday, February 23, 7:00 P.M.: Education Committee meets.

Friday and Saturday, February 24 and 25: Family and individual photos for church pictorial directory at church building.

Saturday, February 25:                      YPS tubes at Andes Tower Hills.

March 1, 12:30 P.M.:                              Ladies’ Fellowship will have a potluck at the church followed by the study of Lesson 5, “Passing the Mantle” from Discover Elijah and Elisha: Prophets with Power. June Pearson will provide program.

March 2: Jr. High Youth and High School YPS will have a lock-in at the church.

March 5 and 6: Classis Lake Superior meets at Calvary CRC in Edina. Pastor Newhouse is president. Jerry Ver Steeg is elder delegate.

March 8, 7:30 P.M.: Bible study group meets at the church. We will study Lesson 4, “Wealth,” from Ecclesiastes: Finding Meaning in Life. Pastor Harrison and Debra Newhouse host.

March 11, 3:00 P.M.: The Evangelism Committee will meet at the church.

March 19, 7:30 P.M.: Couples’ Club meets at the church to study Lesson 2, “The Law of Love, from Discover the Sermon on the Mount. Edgar and Cheryl Ver Steeg host.

March 24, Jr. High and Sr. High Youth will go skiing at Andes Tower Hills.

March 28: Kid Connection is cancelled for Prairie Fire Theater at Hancock school.

March 30, 7:00 P.M.: The annual church auction. A circle will serve.

OUR CHURCH FAMILY:

Please keep Julia Bouma, Joanne Van Eps, Merlin Koerner, Rev. Ruis, and Linda Shank in your daily prayers.

BIRTHDAYS:

February 13: Vern Christie;

February 14: Johnnita Luthi; February 16: Rev. Robert Ruis.

ANNIVERSARIES:

February 12: Gary and Elna Smith (1965),

Don and Carol Boon (1972).

HELP WANTED: Council would like to thank Evelyn Bolluyt for her many years as flower coordinator in our church. Because she has stepped down from this position, council is asking for a volunteer to replace her. Please talk to John Boon or Cory Evink if you can help.

CENTENNIAL PICTURE DIRECTORY:

 On Friday, February 24 and Saturday, February 25, Stephanie Warzecha of Stephanie Foto is taking family and individual photos for the centennial photo directory. Details are forthcoming.

THANK YOU very much for your recent gift. It is by your prayer support and financial gifts that CRWRC is able to extend Christ's love to the corners of the earth. I hope that you are encouraged to know that your gifts support programs such as these. Please continue to keep CRWRC staff and program participants around the world in your prayers. - Renate Smits for CRWRC

YOUNG ADULT STUDY GROUP: We will view Lee Strobel’s The Case for Christ. Everyone is welcome to join in this new study on apologetics. Apologetics is the theological term that means defense of the faith. This film documents Lee Strobel's journey from atheism to faith through his two-year investigation of the Bible and the life of Jesus Christ. Strobel, the former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune, draws upon his investigative skills to examine the historical accuracy of the Gospels, the personal claims of Jesus, and His resurrection from the dead. Is there evidence to confirm that Jesus of Nazareth was, indeed, the Son of God and the savior of the world? This remarkable film features interviews with 10 leading Biblical scholars from North American and England and cutting-edge apologetics.

Highlights of Council

1. Council met February 7 in the church.

2. Council changed its monthly meeting to the third Tuesday to accommodate financial reports which will not be completed until the second or third week of the month as the bank’s distribution of monthly statements has changed.

3. Council assigned Ericka Bolluyt as chair of the Fellowship Committee.

4. Elder Jerry Ver Steeg and Pastor Newhouse are delegates to the classis meeting at Calvary CRC in Edina. Pastor Newhouse is president of the classis meeting.

5. The Treasurer’s Report for January was received. Council is grateful for the giving of our church. The report is in your boxes.

6. Pastor Newhouse gave his monthly report.

7. Next meeting is March 20 at 7:00 P.M. Edgar Ver Steeg serves.

CHURCHES PRAYING FOR CHURCHES:

Calvary Church in Edina has been reflecting on the nature, role, place and need for the second (afternoon) service; we are grateful for the wholesome congregational discussions and input given to the consistory. Pray that God may give the elders wisdom and discernment as they give direction and leadership to Calvary's members in regard to the second worship service.

The members of Hancock Christian Reformed Church thank God that we are able to celebrate 100 years of God’s love and grace given that eight years ago we were wondering if our church could continue because of our small size and limited resources, but in his sustaining grace he provided us with a pastor who has diligently and faithfully served us, and new individuals and families to the point where this year we can celebrate not just by reflecting on the past but can look forward to beginning a second century with optimism and faith in God’s ongoing provision for years to come. Please pray for Pastor Newhouse, our elders, deacons, and all our leaders that God would provide all that they need to continually equip the saints in the Hancock church to carry on God’s mission in this church and community. Please also pray for us as we are in the process of planning for our church’s weekend celebration on July 6-8.