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CALVARY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 408 Maple Street, Pella, IA 50219 http://www.calvary-crc.org/ February 18, 2007 641-628-4552 Note: The deadline for this week is noon on Thursday.

1 CALVARY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 408 Maple Street, Pella, IA February 18, Note: The deadline for this week is noon on Thursday. Items can be dropped off in the mailbox outside the garage door at my home, at church via slot in east door by (if church is locked), my mailbox at church or by e- mail at Thanks, Heidi Vande Kamp, 810 Park Lane, If you would like to receive the weekly newsletter by send a message to secretary@calvary-crc.org or visit our website at TODAY, FEBRUARY 18 7:15 a.m. Prayer Meeting (Room 13) 8:45 a.m. Praise & Worship Service (Coffeetime following in the Fellowship Hall) 10:00 a.m. Church School Classes for all ages 11:00 a.m. Praise & Worship Service 4:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, Society Room 5:00 p.m. Hymn Festival Rehearsal, Society Room 5:00 p.m. Elder & Deacon Prayer Time, Council Room 5:00 p.m. Family Strength Committee, Rm. 13 5:15 p.m. Wee Choir Practice, Activity Room 6:00 p.m. Praise & Worship Service MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19 9:30 a.m. Exercise Class, Youth House 2:30 p.m. Willing Workers Sing at Nursing Home NO Evening Coffee Break, Break Night 5:45 p.m. Men s Life 7:00 p.m. Committee Meetings Program, Music & Worship, Youth House Rm. 2 Building & Grounds, Council Room TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 6:00 a.m. PRISM Meeting 9:45 a.m. Morning Coffee Break 6:00 p.m. Exercise Class, Youth House 6:30 p.m. PRISM Meeting 7:00 p.m. Calvary Book Discussion Group, Activity Room WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 9:00 a.m. AA Meeting, Rm. 12 9:30 a.m. Exercise Class, Youth House 1:30 p.m. Mission Circle, Lesson 22, Romans 13:1-14, Hostess: Joyce Bandstra 5:30 p.m. Think Spring Fellowship Supper (serving until 7:00 p.m.) 6:30 p.m. Beth Moore Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Praise Band Practice 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Activities Cadets, Cadet Garage GEMS UTH Group Men s Society, Daniel 5, Council Room 8:30 p.m. Chorale Rehearsal THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 6:00 p.m. Exercise Class, Youth House FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 9:30 a.m. Exercise Class, Youth House PROJECTIONIST & SOUND FOR FEBRUARY Projectionist: Brad Jungling Sound AM: Tim Schut Sound PM: Andrew De Haan WELCOME CENTER NEXT SUNDAY: 8:45 Service: Sherrilyn Nikkel 11:00 Service: James Verhoef OFFERINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY: AM Pella Pine Rest PM Romanian Evangelistic Medical Mission 1

2 MINIBUS DRIVER FOR NEXT SUNDAY: Gerrit & Chris Steenhoek GREETERS FOR NEXT SUNDAY: AM - 8:45 Service Russ & Amy Van Wyk (E. Narthex), Willie & Cynthia Van Wyk (W. Narthex) Vern & Geneva Van Zanten (NE Door) Jim B. & Bev Van Zee (Intersection of south & west classroom Hall), Del & Linda Zuidema (Narthex Roving Greeter) Byron & Cindy Eekhoff (F.H. Roving Greeter) AM 11:00 Service ED & Betty Vande Pol (E. Narthex) Shane & Meagan Vande Voort (W. Narthex) Eric & Angela Vande Zande (NE Door) Galyn & Lori Vande Zande (Intersection of south & west classroom Hall), Phil & Laurie Goodyk (Narthex Roving Greeter) Edgar & Regina Gritters (F.H. Roving Greeter) PM Case & Rachel Vander Hart (E. Narthex), Dick & Arlene Vander Laan (W. Narthex), Mark & Carol Vander Ploeg (NE Door) Shirley Vander Schaaf & Lois Vos (Intersection of south & west classroom Hall), Andrew & Tricia De Haan (Narthex Roving Greeter) BROADCASTS FOR THE WEEK: KRLS 92.1 FM 6:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Calvary CRC Worship Service PELLA CABLE CHANNEL PTV12 Monday 7:00 p.m. Calvary s Morning Service Friday 7:00 p.m. Calvary s Evening Service BACK TO GOD HOUR: Tune in at 5:00 p.m. on KCWN, Pella, at 99.9 FM or 9:30 p.m. on KNIA /KRLS, Knoxville / Pella, at 1320 AM or 92.1 or listen anytime on your computer at NURSERY NEXT SUNDAY: Infants 8:45 AM Karla Hofman Bethany Van Kooten 11:00 AM Lois Van Houweling Shaylin Rouw 6:00 PM Jan Jungling Kathryn Bruxvoort Toddlers Linda Zuidema Brett Hofman Bob Van Houweling Kyle Nikkel Alb Stursma Kristine Bruxvoort COFFEE SERVER SCHEDULE: There is a list of Sunday morning coffee time servers on the kitchen south wall. If you exchange with somebody, please replace their name with yours. PLEASE read the instructions when you serve. Thanks. Fellowship Committee Today: Lois Vos, Amy Bandstra, Bryan & Becky Bandstra, Collin & Peggy Ashman February 25: Jerry & Deb Bandstra, Joyce Bandstra, Luella Bandstra, Bob & Elma Beyer LIBRARY NEXT SUNDAY: AM Twyla Van Wyk, Dorothy Van Kooten PM Galyn Vande Zande, Linda Rus ABOUT OUR CHURCH FAMILY: Emma Rykhoek will celebrate her 83 rd birthday on Thursday, March 1. Calvary wishes you a happy birthday! While staying with her foster grandson, Steve Nguyen, in Arlington TX, Evie Stravers was hospitalized for 12 days with pneumonia, fluid retention, and blood problems. She is now being cared for by her son and grandson in Steve's home. She asks for your prayers for recovery and strength. Please pray for Pastor Sheldon as he is in Nicaragua for the next 10 days. Gilbert Schut was hospitalized for a few days last weekend in Pella and had some test done in Des Moines. Laura Groenenboom came home from Methodist hospital this past week. WORDS OF THANKS: THANK-YOU for the prayers, visits, cards, and food brought to us during Jay's hospitalization with pancreatits and Audrey's more recent knee surgery. All were greatly appreciated. The prayers of God's people carried us through a trying time. Thank-you. ~ The Veldhouses CALVARY S FIGHTER VERSE OF THE WEEK: Jesus answered, I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. - John 14:6 2

3 OUR CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALVARY S BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP will meet this Tuesday, February 20 at 7:00 pm. We are reading the book 1776 by David McCullough. We have extra books available call Dorothy if you would like to read the book and join the discussion which will be led by Pastor Art. THINK SPRING Wednesday Night Supper this Wednesday, February 21, serving from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Warm up with friends and family at our "Think Spring" supper. Enjoy spring macaroni salad, deviled eggs, Hawaiian ham balls, rolls, sunny corn and spring cake. We'll all feel a little more sunshine inside!! Come join us!!!! ~ Calvary Cooks UTH Group (United To Him) February 21 UTH Night February 28 UTH Night March 7 Small Group Night February 21 February 28 March 7 February 21 February 28 March 7 GEMS REFLECTIONS 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Practice for GEMS Sunday CADET CALENDAR 7:00 p.m. Cadre Night 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Pork Patty Supper THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE INTERESTED in being part of the Hymn Festival led by Dale Grotenhuis in March are welcome to come to choir rehearsal the next few weeks. You should come around 5:00 to the society room. ALL ARE CORDIALLY INVITED to attend the 4th Spring Choir Festival of Hymns and Anthems, March 11, Dale Grotenhuis, retired Professor of Music at Dordt College, will be coming again as guest conductor. Mark this on your spring calendars. PRAYER PARTNERS: The Family Strength Committee would like to have prayer partners for each high school graduate. Although our 2006 graduates are on their way in work or school, we would still like them to know we are praying for them and thinking about them. As a prayer partner we would do our best to: pray specifically and regularly for them, send occasional s, cards and or care packages. Please sign up at the welcome center for this great opportunity of blessing someone else and in return being blessed by them. We will notify you of your special 2006 high school graduate. ~ Family Strength VIDEO MINISTRY UPDATE: The video ministry proposal that was passed by the congregation last November was for nearly $25, Since then we have received a donation through the Memorial Fund for approximately $ and through the special offering of approximately $ Additional donations are needed. If you are able to contribute to the video ministry project, please put your donations in a clearly marked envelope and place it in the offering plate. Your donations are very much appreciated! COVENANTAL PLAN OFFERINGS YTD Current giving June January 2007 Offering Goal is $2,963 per month NEXT SUNDAY Next Sunday morning Pastor Art s message will be from Philippians 2:5-6 Descending Into Greatness: Power. In the evening Pastor Art s message will be from Revelation 21: 9-21, The Bridal City. Actual Giving YTD, $20,274 Offering Shortfall YTD, $3,430 READING IS COOL - Keep on reading! Just remember that next week, February 25, will be the final day to hand in your reading records. Calvary's Financial Obligation for is $355,550. Calvary has 75 students that attend PCGS and 37 students that attend PCH. 51 families particpicate in Calvary's Covenantal plan. CALVARY COURIER ITEMS: Any society, team, or committee that would like to submit an article for the March Courier, they are due to Heidi by Tuesday, February 27. 3

4 THE DEACONS gratefully report the following gifts and offerings for the month of January: Benevolence $ COC-Quarterly $ Covenantal Plan $ Creation Station Preschool $ CRWRC-Quarterly $ Mission India $ Quiet Waters Ministries $ Video Ministry $2, REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS: KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE: All preschool aged children who will be turning 5 by September 15, 2007 are invited to Turtle Time at Pella Christian Grade School on Wednesday, February 28, Thursday, March 1, or Friday March 2, The children will be learning about these amazing creatures of God and doing many fun activities together. Parents are invited to observe if they so desire. This opportunity may be helpful in the decision making for your child s education for the upcoming school year. The Creation Station and One To Grow On students will be participating with their teachers during their regular session times so if you would like to observe, please sign up at your child s classroom. If you child attends another preschool or is receiving preschool experience at home, please call the school at for details and to secure a spot for your child for a morning or afternoon session. A meeting for the parents only will be held on Monday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Pella Christian Grade School music room for the parents who have either chosen Pella Christian Grade School Kindergarten for their child or who would like to learn more about our Christ-centered Kindergarten program and curriculum. JOURNEY BOUND QUARTET IN CONCERT: Pella Christian Grade School presents Journey Bound Quartet in concert on Friday, March 2, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Third Reformed Church in Pella. All proceeds from a free-will offering will be used to support the Pella Christian Grade School annual fundraising goal of $120,000. We invite you to support the work of Pella Christian Grade School while enjoying great Southern gospel music. 4 SULLY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL will be holding their annual Food and Fun Night on Friday, March 2. Activities for the evening include a meal, games and auctions. The meal will be served from 5-7:30 p.m. and will include hamburgers, hotdogs, potato salad, pies and drinks. A freewill offering will be accepted for the meal. Many different games are planned for the evening and will run from 6-8:00 p.m. A silent auction will be conducted throughout the evening. The 8 th grade class is planning entertainment and the evening will conclude with the verbal auction of the class theme baskets. We welcome everyone to join us for a fun night of food, entertainment and good fellowship. REV. LOUIS TAMMINGA will speak at 7:00 p.m. in the Faith Pella Christian Reformed Church on Friday night, March 2. His insights on making calls that connect have made him much in demand as a speaker. All elders and deacons, and those who have served as officebearers, are encouraged to attend. Classis Pella is confident his address will enable each elder and deacon to improve their skills as they serve Christ among the congregation. We are certain this opening session of classis will enrich each one who attends. PELLA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL will be presenting it s spring theatre production, a drama entitled, The Diviners on PC s stage on Friday and Saturday, March 9 and 10 at 7:30 pm. Reserved tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for students and will go on sale in the school office beginning Monday, February 26. The story centers around a young preacher that drifts into town and meets a gentle and disturbed boy. These two outcasts begin to help each other divine for truth, faith and hope. A funny, poignant, and tragic drama, the play will be performed with colorful back lights, dance, and a band of roving stage musicians. PELLA PRO-LIFE is again selling delicious frozen pies and soups in many flavors. Now is the perfect time to stock up your freezers for Easter, Tulip Time, Mother s Day or any special occasion! For more information or to order, call Pam Klyn at between now and March 25. The pie sale will be March 29, 2007 at Calvary CRC from 2-6 pm. THE PELLA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL PROMOTION COMMITTEE is looking for high school photos and memory thoughts from past years at PCHS. Please submit to Wayne Van Mersbergen by mailing to 102 E Hemlock, Pella IA or to: franway@mchsi.com by February 28.

5 PART TIME POSITION AVAILABLE: The Pregnancy Care Center of Pella is currently accepting applications for the position of TEAM Program Coordinator. This person would be responsible for the overall development, implementation and operation of the abstinence and teen mentoring program. This is a part-time position (10-12 hrs/wk). Qualifications for position include, a bachelor's degree, preferably in the helping field, or related equivalent experience. One year or more experience as a volunteer in some ministry capacity. The ability to work with and relate to teens. For a complete job description and application, contact Marilyn at , pccpella@pccpella.org. or go to Deadline for applications is February 15, WANTED: Camp Counselor s (TLC s). GEMS Get Connected Camp is looking for college age women who would love to work with 6 th -8 th grade girls this summer. You will have the opportunity to challenge young girls in their faith walk, help them grow closer to God and each other, and build lasting relationships with them. You can make a big difference in the lives of the girls who attend camp scheduled for August 4-9 in Lawton, Michigan. Please prayerfully consider this opportunity. If you wish to apply, log on to and click on the Special Happenings page to get more information and to download an application. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: GEMS Get-Connected Camp could not happen without the help of volunteers. There are so many things that go into making Camp run smoothly. You can help make that happen. If you are a woman who loves the Lord and would love to serve young girls in this way, please consider being a volunteer at Get- Connected Camp. To apply, go to and click on the Special Happenings page to get more information about the Camp and also an application form. HOW LINCOLN COPED It is commonly known that Abraham Lincoln occasionally struggled with depression. He had reason for bouts with melancholy. He lost his mother as a youth, he had little formal education, he lost several elections, he was hated by many and thought to be a fool by others. When he was a young man, he considered suicide at least twice - once at age 26 and again when he was 32. Lincoln once wrote: "I am now the most miserable man living." How did he cope? He found a good deal of help through humor. He sought out hilarious anecdotes, "down-home" funny stories and tales of the bizarre, and he laughed while telling them to others. Lincoln knew that "A cheerful heart is a good medicine, but a downcast spirit dries up the bones" (Proverbs 17:22, NRSV). Lincoln's faith in God also helped. A firm believer in God, he was a man of prayer and public worship. He attended the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, where a plaque now designates the pew on which he sat. When Lincoln's son Willie died, a Mrs. Pomeroy told him that many Christians were praying for him. Lincoln replied, "I am glad to hear that. I need their prayers." Then he continued, "I will try to go to God with my sorrow." Upon Lincoln's death, General William Sherman said, "Of all the men I ever met, he seemed to possess more of the elements of greatness, combined with goodness, than any other." TITHING IS A GIFT OF LOVE It is important to remember that tithing is an attitude of giving. The amount you give or how it compares to the gifts of others doesn t really matter. What matters is that when you give, you give of yourself, all your loving concern, your affirmation of devotion to God, your good will to humankind, and your service to Christ. When you give with this spirit, then you are giving the fullest capacity of your spiritual, physical and mental resources. A true gift is a portion of your self. When you give in this manner, you become an instrument of God. It is the gift of love. 5

6 FROM THE CONSISTORY: In an effort to evaluate the progress toward the goals that prompted the change to two morning services, the Consistory will be asking the congregation to fill out a short questionnaire. A preview of that questionnaire is printed below for you to study throughout this week. Copies of the questionnaire will be handed out by the ushers to high school and older Calvary members during the morning services of Sunday, February 25. A few minutes will be given at the end of each service for you to fill out your answers. People will be collecting the questionnaires as you exit the sanctuary. If you need more time to fill out the questionnaire or write comments, you may take it home, but kindly return it by that evening to the Welcome Center. Calvary Congregational Questionnaire Please circle appropriate age group: Grade 9 Age Answer the following questions by circling one of the numbers to indicate your personal opinion: 1 = Yes 2 = I am leaning toward yes 3 = I am unsure 4 = I am leaning toward no 5 = No Has the rationale for two morning services been explained well enough? Do you have a positive attitude about the change to two morning services? Are the morning worship start times appropriate? Have you observed an increase in visitors due to the change to two morning services? Has going to two morning services provided a more welcoming atmosphere for inviting guests and visitors to worship at Calvary? Have you personally invited an unchurched person to attend worship at Calvary? Does Calvary Church encourage and assist you in reaching out to members of our community? Does the leadership of Calvary Church demonstrate by example that outreach is a priority? Please use the other side of this sheet to express any additional comments. 6

CALVARY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 408 Maple Street, Pella, IA

CALVARY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 408 Maple Street, Pella, IA 50219 http://www.calvary-crc.org/ January 7, 2007 641-628-4552 Note: The deadline for this week is noon on Thursday. Items can be dropped off