08/15/10
First Christian Reformed Church
Pastor Craig Van Hill
920-324-2249 /
20 Bly Street, Waupun, WI53963 / 920-324-2898
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Secretary Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 10 AM–3 PM
Bulletin announcements deadline: Thursday noon
CCLI License 1865451
9:30 AM Worship
(*Please stand if you are able)
Prelude
*Call to Worship
*Songs of Praiseled byPraise Team 2
*God’s Greeting
*We Greet Each Other
Confession(see screen)
Song: “Whiter Than Snow”R653 vs. 1 and 3
Assurance(see screen)
Profession of Faith of Eric Schaver
Song: “Whiter Than Snow”R653 vs. 4
(Children ages 3 years through 4th grade may come forward for the Children’s Message during the song.)
Children’s Messageby Brian O’Donovan
(Afterwards, children ages 3-6 may leave for Children & Worship in the upstairs Youth Room.)
Song: “I’ll BeA Sunbeam” (see screen)
Congregational Prayer
*Scripture: Luke 12:1-12 read by Joe Venhuizen
We Study God’s Word: “No Hidden Sins”
Prayer
*Response in Song:“In Times Like These” R577 vs. 1-3
Offertory Prayer
Offering for Classical Ministry Shares
*Benediction
*Doxology: “Salvation Belongs to Our God” (see screen)
*Postlude
7:00 PM Worship
(*Please stand if you are able)
Prelude
*Call to Worship
*God’s Greeting
Songs of Praise led byElaine Homan
Prayers of the People led byKen Homan
Offering for DordtCollege
We Study God’s Word:Judges 13
*Song of Response:“Nearer Still Nearer” R 567 vs. 1-4
*Affirmation of our Faith: Psalm 23 (see screen)
*Benediction
Doxology: “Oh, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” G501 vs. 7
*Postlude
Welcome
We welcome our visitors and hope that you enjoy worshiping with us. If you are presently seeking a church home, we welcome you to join our fellowship. If you would like further information about our church, check out our website at or contact Pastor Craig (324-2249) or the church office (324-2898).
The red CelebrationHymnals are locate under the pew in front of you. Large-print bulletins and children's
bulletins are available in the back sanctuary rack. Please feel free to check one of the “Visitor” mailslots in the narthex for additional materials.
Worship Notes
This morning we will joyfully witness the Public Profession of Faith of Eric Schaver. May the Lord richly bless you as you shine for Him.
This morning’s offering is for Classical Ministry Shares—tosupport regional ministries that are designated by Classis Wisconsin.
This evening’s offering is for DordtCollege.
Verse of the Week: Luke 12:2-3“There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. What you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the roofs.”
Our Family
The congregation is invited to witness the wedding ceremony of Lauren Durant and Jiles Herpel this Saturday at 2:00 PM.
Chaplain Peter Hofman has arrived safely in Afghanistan. He should have access to the internet. Words of encouragement can be sent to (his military address is too slow) or
Peter Hofman
FOB Ripley (Tarin Kowt)
SOTF - SE
APO AE 09380
Kristi Hofman & Family
3934 Tasha Drive
Hope Mills, NC 28348
Brother Bob’s return to the Philippines has been delayed. He now hopes to return to Neen on the 24th.
Steve Smits is feeling much better and received a good report from the doctor this past week. Please remember him in your prayers as he continues on the road to full recovery.
Please remember Ken Ten Pas as he continues to recover from gall bladder surgery. He continues to have pain and is undergoing more testing.
Marge Vande Streek had surgery this past week to remove part of her colon which had been blocked due to adhesions. We are hopeful that this will help her recover. She expected to remain at WaupunMemorialHospital through this weekend. Visitors are welcome.
We thank the Lord that Nancy Wierenga hoped to come home yesterday. She has a new trach in and is able to swallow. Please pray for continued steps of improvement and recovery. Visitors are welcome.
We wish the Lord’s blessing on our college students who will return to campus in the next few weeks. May you have safe travels and good year learning about God’s kingdom and your role in it.
We rejoice with the following who will celebrate a birthday or anniversary this week:
Birthday: / Aug / AugDewey Pausma / 15 / Toni Hofman / 18
Teri Voight / 15 / Arky Navis / 19
Alice Redeker / 16 / Paul Vande Kolk / 19
Glen Greenfield / 18 /
Anniversary: / Aug /
Norm & Angela Buwalda / 20
Word of Thanks
Thank you to those who delivered mobile meals during the month July.
CRWRC Says Thank You! Because of faithful giving from CRC churches and families like yours, CRWRC successfully navigated and concluded an extremely challenging fiscal year without making significant cuts to ministries around the world. Because of you, CRWRC will continue to address poverty, hunger, injustice, and disasters like the Haiti Earthquake. Thank you for your generous support.
Church News
Council Notes from August 9, 2010:
- Council Officers were decided:
John BronkhorstCouncil Vice-President
Dan ScheuersCouncil Clerk
Jack De JagerCouncil Comptroller
Randall GreenfieldDeacon’s Chairman
Dave VenhuizenDeacon’s Secretary
Percy De VriesDeacon’s Comptroller
Brian Ten PassBenevolent Fund
Todd SchoutenBuilding Fund
Ray HofmanFaith Promise
- Elder Dale Huizenga and Deacon Ray Hofman were assigned to Care Group 1; Elder Jack De Jager and Deacon Percy De Vries to Care Group 3; and Elder Dan Scheuers to Care Group 5.
- Council encourages members of the congregation to sign up for the Focus on Leadership Conference to be held on August 29.
Monthly Budget Update
1 Month ending July 2010
Fund / Year to Date Receipts / Year to Date Budget / Difference
Local Budget* / 9,557.06 / 11,681.00 / (2,123.94)
Denominational Ministry Shares / 1,193.00 / 6,245.00 / (5,052.00)
Classical Ministry Shares / 674.25 / 6,245.00 / (5,570.75)
Faith Promise Fund** / 544.00 / 1,300.00 / (756.00)
*Local Budget balance = $3,984.03 after Designated funds are withdrawn
**Faith Promise Balance = $293.74
College Students (or parents thereof): please email Marla your school mailing and email address before you head off to college.
The Worship Committee is looking for people willing to read the scripture passage during the morning services. If you are willing to minister in this way, please sign the sheet in the narthex. Contact Sue Buwalda if you have questions.
LAST CHANCE: Items left after VBSwill be donated to Bargains Galore if not claimed from the kitchen today.
Worship Committee will meet at 5:30 PM this Tuesday.
Attention YOUNG ADULTS:Join us this Saturday for a day at the lake: skiing, tubing, knee boarding, wake boarding, fishing and water volleyball. Gene and Toni Hofman’s cottage on LakeSharon (about 1 hour north of Waupun) is the place where all the fun and fellowship is happening. We will be leaving First CRC at 9:30 AM. Come and enjoy the food and fun. Call Toni Hofman at 920-960-2748 or Jenna Hofman at 920-583-3832 or John Mulder at 920-382-8519 if you’d like to join us or have questions.
Needed: Items for the next issue of First Family Ties. Do you have a favorite old photo you are willing to share? Do you have a recipe that needs sharing? Maybe you know something about another member that is newsworthy, or your child has written something worth sharing.... Please help us keep the newsletter full of interesting bits of information by sharing with us—we need your help! Articles can be emailed to Lois at or placed in her mail slot by next Sunday, August 22.
SWaTwill be going to the Timber Rattlers on Saturday, August 28. We will leave Bethel CRC at 3:30 PM. Parents, please pick up your kids at Bethel at 10:30 PM. Tickets will be $5-$10 depending on how many kids sign up. Please bring spending money as we will be stopping on the way to eat. We would love to have parents join us and help drive. RSVP to Pat via email.
Sign up today or ASAP for our Focus on Leadership Conferenceso that we can get a meal count. It’s only 2 weeks away and you won’t want to miss it, so grab a brochure from the narthex counter and fill out the registration form. (Or, if you keep forgetting to do that, just email the church office informing us of your intended attendance.) The fee will be waived for members of our congregation. Complete speaker and sectional information as well as registration forms are available in the narthex.
STILL NEEDED: Food donations and workers for the Focus on Leadership Conference. Please sign up in the narthex if you are willing to minister in this way.
Community Happenings
The Zion Congregational (also known as Old Stone Church of Alto) Annual Service will be held at 2:00 PM Today. Pastor Ben Bruins will give the message, and special music will be provided by Louie Bock. A free-will offering will be taken. Refreshments will follow.
Have you ever wondered...What was it like to live in Bible times? How did they make mummies? What happened to Joseph? Find the answers to these questions--and more--in Egypt! at Alto Reformed Church's VacationBibleSchool, August 16-20, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM Children preschool - entering 5th grade are welcome! For more information call the church at 346-5505.
Join us for the second annual World Vision Bake saleat Bargains Galore this Thursday. We will once again need many baked items to sell in an attempt to surpass last year’s earnings. Some special requests for this year's sale include diabetic and gluten-free items as we had many requests for them last year.Baked goods can be dropped off at 503 West Brown Street all day Wednesday or you can make special arrangements with Rachelle Buwalda, 324-3580, if this does not work for you. Don’t forget to come out to Bargains Galore Thrift Store on Thursday and shop the huge spread of baked goodies and support this worthy cause.
Correction: If you’d like to contribute to Church Women United of Waupun Area’s School Supplies Drive for the needy families in our area, please put your items on the narthex table by next Sunday. Requested items are:
Back-Packs
Binders
Calculators
Compasses
Erasers
Facial Tissue (Small Box or Packs)
Glue Sticks
Index Cards
Hi-lighters
Markers (Washable)
Pencil Cases
Pens - Red
Pocket Folders
Post-It Notes
Protractors
Rulers
Scissors (Fiskars Sharp Point)
Water Color Paints
The ChristianHome and RehabilitationCenter will be holding its Annual Pie Social on Thursday, August 26, at 5:00-7:00 PM. Delicious pies, ice cream and BBQ sandwiches will be served with a goodwill offeringaccepted. All churches are asked to donate 10 pies. If you are willing to help this cause,please sign up on the sheet in the narthex. See the poster on the bulletin board for further details.
The Praise Team from First Reformed Church along with special guests, the Christian Motorcycle Association Band, would like to invite you to a Praise Concert at HarrisMillPark on August 26 at 6:00 PM.Bring you lawn chairs and join us for a night of praise and fellowship. Rain-out location: First Reformed Church sanctuary.
Around the World
Volunteer with the CRC! - The Christian Reformed Church has various volunteer opportunities available including a Health Programming Volunteer in Honduras, a Grant Writer in Bangladesh, a Missions Internship in Mexico and Prayer Mission trips to Nicaragua, Guatemala and Nigeria. For further information and other opportunities, please visit
Calendar
Today:8:45 AMFirst Fellowship
9:30 AM Morning Worship
7:00 PMEvening Worship
Tue:5:30 PMWorship Committee
Sat:9:30 AMYouth Adults outing
Co-Ed Softball Tournament @ Edgewood
Next Sun:8:45 AMFirst Fellowship
Next Week
Accompanist
AM -Brenda Hofman
PM -Lois Mulder
Children’s Message
Marla De Jager
Children & Worship
Teacher:Nancy Vande Berg
Helpers:Den Vande Berg
Jenna Hofman
Fellowship Coffee
Gregg & Kristi Zonnefeld
Greeters
AM – Pete, Tabbie, Zach, Jake, and Olivia Vander Werff
PM –Al & Renae Venhuizen
Library
Angela Buwalda
Jan De Vries
Linda Pausma
Musical Praise
Merle Schouten
Nursery
AM – Allen & Lisa Stahmann
Andrea Kamphuis
Trevor Zonnefeld
PM –Sue Buwalda
Mikayla Zonnefeld
Offering
AM – Local Budget
PM –Denominational Ministry Shares
Pastoral Prayer
Al Venhuizen
Sound System
Pete Vander Werff
Transportation
Randy Kamphuis (324-2160)
Louie Wierenga (324-3683)
Ushers
Ben Homan
Jacob Mulder
Tyler Ten Pass
Keith Venhuizen
Video Projection
Katie De Jager
Prayer List
Shut-Ins
Gerald BossenbroekRuby Buteyn
Hazel BuwaldaBea Heideman
Junice Kamphuis Eugene Kikkert
Millie KuiperJosie Looman
Bud NavisWilma Navis
Minnie Tobak
Health
Allegra Bossenbroek’s brother is recovering from surgery. Please pray for patience during recovery, renewed strength, and complete healing.
Remember Kathryn Hinkes as she deals with increased pain from her cancer.
Pray for comfort and relief from pain for Harry Homan.
Pray that Brother Bob and Neen will be safely reunited.
Pray that Bud Navis will feel the Lord’s presence on the good days and the bad.
Dewey & Don Pausma’s brother-in-law, Hank Den Hollander, as he deals with Leukemia.
Remember Dewey & Lois Pausma’s friend, Doris, as she continues cancer treatments.
Pray for Merle Schouten’s nephew’s wife, Cara, who received a pancreas transplant two years ago. Her body is now rejecting the transplant.
Pray that Steve Smits’ recovery will continue to go well and his strength will be renewed.
Uplift Ken Ten Pas as he undergoes more testing after his surgery.
Remember Marge Vande Streek as she recovers from surgery.
Please uplift Renae Venhuizen’s nephew, Dan, whose appendix and other organs are so infected that the doctors will not be able to remove his appendix until antibiotics remove some of the infection.
Uplift Louie Wierenga’s sister, Connie, who is undergoing chemotherapy.
Pray for Nancy Wierenga’s as she continues to recover at home.
Military
Larry & Trix Daane’s grandson,Jeff Daane(NAS Pensacola, FL)
Sam Daane (Beal AFB, CA)
Jack & Marla De Jager’s nephew,Jonathan Sturing (Fort Carson, CO)
Chaplain Peter Hofman (Afghanistan)
Marge Vande Streek’s grandson, Brian Vande Streek (Afghanistan)
Louie & Nancy Wierenga’s grandson, Devin Terry (Guam)
Request
Pray for the upcoming Focus on Leadership Workshop – health for the speakers, that it will be well-attended, that those attending will be equipped and energized to service in God’s kingdom.
Uplift Renae Venhuizen’s niece, Shelly, and her 5-month old daughter—that they continue to receive good support (physically and spiritually) during this difficult time.
Remember the college students as they leave home once again for campus life.
The Union Update
August 2010
Ministry Programs Starting!!
Summer is almost over and the Union is gearing up for a new year of programs! High school Campus Life will start meeting again September 13th on Monday nights with the middle school programs starting on September 14th. Middle school dances will start up again in September as well with the first one of the year on the 10th. We are still in need volunteers for the dances- it’s a very easy job and quite a bit of fun!
Welcome, Kim!!
There has a been a staff change at the Union as well. Kim Venhuizen has joined our team as the new Union Manager. We want to thank Randy for his years of service and look forward to Kim’s involvement. Feel free to give Kim a call if you have any questions about Union needs or volunteering or would like more information. Her phone number is 920-382-4438 or email is
Colorado Trip
This year’s trip to Quaker Ridge Camp, Colorado was the biggest yet with 59 people going from this area and Davenport, IA. Pictures are on our website: Click on the Colorado pictures link. Our trip was a great time with a number of kids committing their lives to Christ for the first time and others recommitting their lives again. If you want to hear more about the trip and see additional pictures or view the video of the week talk to Scott or Kim and they would love to show it you.
Copier Needed
The Union is need of a copier for general use copying. If you have an old one at your home/business that is not being used please consider donating it to the Union.
Roof Repaired
Recently a portion of the roof at the Union was replaced/repaired due to leaks that had been detected. The total cost of the repairs was around $17,000. Because of this cost the Union is extremely low on operating funds. Also, this is not the only part of the roof that needs replacing. We are looking for sponsors to help us replenish our general budget funds and repair other parts of the roof. If you would like to help out please call our office or a staff person- all gifts are welcome! You can also go to our website and click on the Donate Now button.