SERVING OUR FELLOWSHIP TODAY

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1 Church Calendar Today 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship w/coffee Fellowship 10:50 11:40 a.m. Sunday School and Catechism classes 6:00 p.m. Reformation Worship service in our church w/ Ocheyedan & Sibley CRC s, and Sanborn First Ref. A time of fellowship, coffee will follow the service. Mon. 6:45 p.m. GEMS Theme night Tues. 1:30 p.m. Ladies Bible Fellowship Weds. 7:00 p.m. Women s Bible Study Elders meeting 8:00 p.m. Council meeting SERVING OUR FELLOWSHIP TODAY Greeters: A.M. Jerry & Sharla Back, Bill Roelfs/Don Uittenbogaard P.M. Gerald & Deb Alons, Larry Hofman/Harold Hoftyzer Nursery: A.M. Laura Elgersma, Catherine Schreur P.M. Carol Elgersma, Mitchell Meyers Children in Worship: Shannon Rydberg, Pam De Groot Hospitality: Cork & Carol Bootsma, Cyle & Jamie Carlson, Larry & Karen Bosma Prairie View visiting: (Oct. 29 Nov. 3) Rich & Joy Vander Werff Video: Mike Verhoef Audio: Ben Reitsma Power Point: Kristie Verhoef NEXT SUNDAY Offering: A.M. 1 st Budget, 2 nd Fair Share P.M. Benevolence Greeters A.M. Terry & Lori Bootsma, Scott Horstman/Shane Davis P.M. Cork & Carol Bootsma, Larry & Karen Bosma Nursery: A.M. Deb Alons, Ashley Sybesma P.M. Shannon Rydberg, Julia Back Children in Worship: Shannon Rydberg, Linda Oldenkamp Pianist: A.M. and P.M. Starla Reitsma Hospitality: Ben & Adrienne Reitsma, Lee & Susie Van Tol, Verla Elgersma Prairie View visiting (Nov. 4 10) Jerry & Carol Buteyn Video: Travis Solsma Audio: Bob Oldenkamp Power Point: John M. Vander Haag, Craig Solsma Ushers for November AM PM West Denny Brouwer Center Stephen Hofman Mike Verhoef Center Jerry Back Bob Oldenkamp East Matthew Meyers

2 A warm welcome is extended to all who have come to worship with us today. The ALS System is available for those with hearing impairments. A nursery room is in the basement WORSHIP NOTES This morning, Rev. Sam Keyzer, our missionary at Northern Lighthouse in Lincoln, NE, will be leading us in worship, along with other church members. Our Pastor s Appreciation Luncheon is today - Devotions at 11:45 a.m. with a meal to follow. Everyone is welcome to join us First Fruits committee please meet after luncheon in Pastor s Study. There will be a combined Reformation Service this evening in our church ~ with the Ocheyedan & Sibley CRC and Sanborn First Reformed congregations There will be a time of fellowship and coffee time afterwards. CONGREGATIONAL NOTES The Deacons request your prayerful consideration of a $66,000 shortfall in this year s Budget offerings at this point in the Calendar year. Next Sunday, The Sunday Night Bible Study group will meet at 7:15 p.m. to study Lesson 2B. Jerry & Carol Buteyn will lead the lesson and provide lunch. All are welcome to join us. The CES Committee is looking for volunteers to help work at an upcoming auction on Nov. 9 in Hartley (9 noon & noon close). Tavern meat donations (recipe given) or monetary donations to help defer costs are appreciated. If you can help in any way, call Lindsey Koldenhoven. CES Soup & Pie Supper Weds., Nov. 14 from 5 7 PM in the church Fellowship Hall. A donation sheet was in your mailbox last Sunday. If you are willing to help that day, please sign up on the literature table. Thank you! The Fellowship Committee will again be hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner afte worship services on Thursday, November 22. Watch for sign-up sheets in the Fellowship Hall next Sunday. All are welcomed to join us on Thanksgiving Day The Sanborn Christian School Harvest Sale is Saturday, Nov. 3. Please join us for a time of fun, food and fellowship. We will be serving a free-will donation lunch of hamburgers, baked beans, cheesy potatoes and desserts from 11:30am-1:00pm. The Children's Store will be open from 1-1:30pm with the auction to follow.

3 Additional Announcements Christmas Cookie & Puffin sales have begun at SCS. In addition to your favorite Christmas cutouts, puffins, breakfast pizzas and cheesecakes, we re adding apple crisp! Try a sample at the Harvest Sale! Place your order with any SCS student, school office, or mailbox form before November 12. Western Christian High School News The Principal Search Task Force appointed by the Board of Trustees earlier this fall has been diligently moving forward in the search process. With the assistance of CACE (Center for the Advancement of Christian Education), multiple focus groups were held in September with Staff, Alumni, Parents, Supporters and Community members. An online survey was also used to collect data from across our broad range of constituents. This collective information was used to develop the Opportunity Profile. We would like to thank all of those who were able to participate and contribute thoughts, ideas and support during this process. Early in October the Opportunity Profile was distributed to a wide range of candidates and education platforms. It is also posted on Western s web site. We ask that you again lift Western Christian and the search process in prayer as we continue to identify applicants and anticipate beginning the interview process early in November. The Pack Players Present Stuart Little ~ Thurs., Nov. 1st at 7:00 PM and Sat., Nov. 3rd at 1:00 PM in WCHS Event Center. Tickets: $8 (plus handling fee) online at or $10 at the door. Problems purchasing tickets? The itickets customer service is more than willing to help with any questions! Any additional questions please contact Katie Nice at katie.nice@westernchristianhs.com. *Note, online ticket sales will only be available up to Nov. 1st at 5:00 PM for that show and Friday Nov. 2nd at 5:00 PM for the Saturday show. Hope to see you all at the play! All 5th-8th graders and their parents are invited to an open house at Western Christian High School in Hull on Tuesday, November 13 at 7 PM to learn more about Western. You ll have the opportunity to visit with teachers, coaches, and staff; tour the remodeled school; and see how God is working in the lives of Christian young men and women. Call to RSVP or wes.fopma@westernchristianhs.com. The Board of Directors at Western Christian invite you to reserve Friday, November 16 for the debut of the Western Christian Fall Bonanza (formerly FUND Night). Our theme ~ A Windfall of Blessings. Highlights of the Fall Bonanza include an online auction, a live auction, a delicious meal, and the always popular Kids s Carnival. Check the flyer in your church mailbox or click on for more information.

4 CONGREGATIONAL LIFE Please pray for John Vander Werff, as he has been diagnosed with lung cancer. (If you would be willing to drive John to Spencer for appointments, please speak with him) LIFTING LAMBS TO THE SHEPHERD Tony & Chelsea Scott ~ Aiden, Allison, Austin Craig & Tammy Solsma ~ Travis Jerry Elgersma ~ Brody Please keep these church members in your thoughts and prayers The Sibley CRC invites you to the concert of the Gospel Gold Quartet on this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. They are a traditional four-part male quartet from Sioux Falls, SD that perform a variety of gospel music with a special focus on the old hymns and anthems of our faith. AND next Sunday, Nov. 4 at 3:00 p.m., One Way Up will play a mixture of contemporary Christian music gospel music, and old hymns. There is only One Way Up John 14:6 I am th way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the father, except through me. Saturday, November 3 ~ Ringerwole Organ Recital Series at Dordt College Internationally acclaimed organist Nathan Laube will perform at 7:30 pm. HMS PIE, a school parent organization, is hosting a Pizza and Bingo night on Friday November 9 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the HMS high school. We are cordially inviting you to join us! You can preorder pizza by calling the HMS elementary, middle or high school. Bingo cards will be available for $2 per card if you would like just to play Bingo. Prizes are available and you can get a sneak peek on Facebook at the HMS Parents In Education page. If you would like more information or have questions, please hmspiek12@gmail.com or (712) Cornerstone URC invites us to coffeetime and cookies at the Community Center tomorrow morning from 9 11 a.m. God s Promise to You For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Revelations 7: 17

5 THE LORD S DAY October 28, 2018 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 9:30 A.M. Guest Pastor ~ Rev. Sam Keyzer Prelude ~ Jamie Carlson Welcome and Call to Worship ~ Anna & Jon Keyzer *Songs of Worship Holy, Holy, Holy (Anna & Jon) I Saw the Light Storytime w/ Shannon ~ How a Pumpkin is like a Christian! Song ~ Jesus Loves Me vs 1 LUYH 709 Power Point Presentation ~ Northern Lighthouse ministries Offering ~ 1st - Budget 2 nd - Mission Fund Children s offering Goats for World Renew Children in Worship (Ages 3 6) Lesson 10 ~ Exodus (Children will be brought to Classroom across the hall for a snack) *Worship Song Take it to the Lord in Prayer Prayer Ministry Update ~ Jen Van Cleve Testimony ~ Catherine Hurley Scripture ~ Galatians 5: (p 1019) Message ~ The Gift of Faithfulness *Closing Song ~ Good, Good Father *God s Parting Blessing by Rev. Keyzer *Postlude ~ Jamie Carlson *stand if you are able

6 October 28, 2018 Sermon Notes A.M. The Gift of Faithfulness Galatians 5: 19-26