Calvary Protestant Reformed Church; Hull, Iowa
This is the Lord’s Day
August 31, 2008
“There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.”
Isaiah 57:21
MorningWorship Evening Worship
Scripture: II Corinthians 5 Scripture: Hebrews 11, Psalm 8
Text: II Corinthians 5:18-20 Text: Psalm 8:3-4
The Ministry of Reconciliation Man’s Proper Amazement
I. The Rick Idea I. Because of What He Is
II. The Church’s Glorious Task II. Because of What God Does
III. The Believers Certainty III. Because of His Glorious Future
Psalters: 259, 41, 293, 199 Psalters: 37, 15, 375, 281
Offerings: General Fund Offering: Hull PRCS
Benevolent Fund
We welcome you into the House of the Lord this Lord's Day. It is our prayer that you may experience the bond of God's love with us as we worship His Holy name. The order of our worship service is printed on the back of this bulletin.
We welcome into our fellowship once again Rev. Dale Kuiper. The Lord willing Rev. Vander Waal will be with us the next two weeks.
The offerings for next week will be for the General and Benevolent Funds in the morning and for the Building Fund and Reformed Witness Hour in the evening.
FROM OUR COUNCIL
We will have a Congregation meeting to call from the trio of: Seminarian Heath Bleyenberg, Rev. Ron Hanko, Rev. Wm. Langerak this morning after the service.
The catechism books will be handed out after the service this morning. A sheet for the Seniors and Post High Wed. night pre-confession class will also be handed out.
From the consistory: Parents, once again catechism season is here. We encourage all parents to be involved in this important work. There are good instructions for both parents and children on the assignment sheets which will be handed out today. We pray that the Lord will use this means of grace to bless and strengthen our covenant children.
Those asked to write Thomas Slice this week are John Hoksbergen’s and write to Jade Vande Kamp is Ron Hoksbergen’s.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Change of address: Kyle and Kerri Van Der Brink 2952 Elmwood Ave.Rock Valley, IA51247 (712) 476-9084
New e-mail address for the Vern Hoekstra: vkhoekstra@hotmail.com
NEWS FROM HULL PRC
Mrs. Flossie Brunsting spent this past week in the hospital in RockValley doing physical therapy. She was moved Friday to Pleasant Acres and is expected to remain there for a time while she continues to regain muscle strength in support of her hip.
Mr. Ray Bras received the report this past week that his blood levels have improved. He still awaits the results of the cancer counts.
Derick Grimm continues to appreciate the limited
visits that he can receive. He misses the church family and the
opportunity to gather for worship, and sends his greetings to the congregation.
Continue to remember this young brother in your prayers.
CHURCH NEWS
Providence PRC issued a call to Candidate Heath Bleyenberg to serve as their first pastor.
REQUESTED ANNOUCEMENTS
Reformed Witness Hour: Sunday-8:00 A.M. KLOH 1050 AM; 5:00 P.M. KDCR 88.5 FM. This week’s topic is “Knowledge vs. Knowledge Plus Love.” Next week his topic will be “The Wall of Separation Broken Down.” It can also be heard at 8:00 A.M. on A.M. KWSN 1230
Calvary Bible Study kickoff supper will be a progressive dinner on September 25. We will finish with dessert and a business meeting in the IowaState bank basement. There will be a sign up sheet and more details next week. New members are always welcome!
We would like to invite the congregation to a hayride/bonfire on September 13 at 5:00 at the Chris Cleveringa residence (3 ¾ miles North of Rock Valley on the West side of the road). The hayride will be from 5:30 to 6:30 with the bonfire to follow. The committee will provide the hot dogs, buns, condiments and place settings and we ask that if you plan on attending to sign up for one of the items on the sheet. There will be a donation box available to cover the costs of the supplies we will purchase. Please also bring lawn chairs, roasting sticks, lawn games if you have them and something to drink for your family.
The Board of the Hull Protestant Reformed School will have their monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 2 at 7:00.
REMINDER: If you haven't sent in your form for the Hull PR School Foundation Golf Outing yet, please do so by this Tuesday, Sept.2, or you may also call Dave De Boer or Seth Vis. If you don't have enough for a 4-person team, call, and they will pair you up with someone. If you are coming for the MEAL ONLY, please call one of these men so that we know how much food to prepare. We look forward to seeing you Saturday!
Treat yourself and the family to a delicious buffet at the Labor Day pancake breakfast. Serving times will be from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and it will be held at the Hull PR grade school gym. Freewill donation for TrinityChristianHigh School. Come enjoy fine food and support a worthy cause.
The annual Western Christian Foundation Banquet will be held on Wednesday, September 3, at 7:00 p.m. in the air conditioned school cafeteria. Mr. Morry Blankespoor, recently retired English teacher from Pella, IA will be the speaker. Morry is a 1960 graduate of Western and a distinguished alumni of DordtCollege. Please call the school by August 27 at 439-1013 for reservations.
Please reserve the evening of Friday, September 19 for a potluck dinner / bean-bag tournament / ice cream social sponsored by the Ladies Circle of NWIPR grade school in Doon. More detailed information to follow. Contact Janeane or Rebecca with any questions.
NURSERY ATTENDENTS:
Today a.m.: Mrs. V. Hoekstra, Amy Grevengoed,
Lisa W.
p.m.: Mrs. R. Hoksbergen, Mrs. G. Kooima
Next week a.m: Mrs. G. Hoekstra, Michelle Keizer,
Courtney D.
p.m. Mrs. N. Kooiker, Mrs. L. Uittenbogaard
USHERS: September: a.m. Jesse Van Donge and Kevin Van Engen
p.m. Eric Van Maanen and Kalen Van Maanen