Today, following the morning service there will be a time of Fellowship.  Cake will be served in honor of Velva Van Dam’s 80th Birthday.  All visitors are invited.
Nursery  a.m.  -  Mia Wassink and Brayden Dirksen
Calling Elders:   Art Menning and Randy Butson
Those Who Need Our Prayers:  Please keep all of our elderly members in your prayers.  This week we focus on Helen Schuld.

 Monday:
Tuesday:  12:00 N  Dwell in the Text Bible Study   Lamentations 3:22-33  Mark 5:21-43
Wednesday:                  
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
 
Next Week Sunday
Nursery  a.m. -  Londa Dirksen and Jessica Roskamp
Children’s Sermon:  Amy Van Hulzen
Video Programmer:  Mark VanderWaal
 
Off to Camp:  Please keep Christopher Amundsen, Carly Groen, Josh Groen, Adalyn Hulstein, Kamryn Smit,  Kya Voge and Liana Bloemendaal in your prayers as they are at Inspiration Hills this week.
 
 Fellowship:  The Joy Circle is in charge of fellowship for the month of July.
 
Note:  There are still some pigs-in-the-blanket available.  Contact one of the following to buy some  - 
Virginia Wassink (631-0002), MaryAnn Zylstra (442-5332 or 507-227-9788), or Linda Bleyenburg
 (442-4514 or 507-227-0093).
 
Prison Ministry:  On August 17 we will once again be attending worship at Cornerstone Prison Church in Sioux Falls.  If you are interested in attending you can find the waiver forms on the table in the narthex.  If you have any questions you can talk with Jeff Snyder or Pastor Mark.

Celebration:  There will be a celebration to celebrate the 40 years of ministry for Pastor David Poppen on Sunday, July 8 at 9:30 a.m. at the First Reformed Church in Boyden, IA (901 E. Pleasant St.).  Fellowship and food will follow the worship service.   If you are unable to attend, feel free to send a memory or card of encouragement to Melanie Odens, 6024 S. Hallow Circle, Sioux Falls Sd 57106 (modens@siouxfallschristian.org) or Amber Poppen, 1228 Patrica Ct Atp A, Marshall MN 56258 (ambermpoppen@hotmail.com).  RSVP via text, phone call to 605-370-3991 or email  Melanie at modens@siouxfallschristian.org.

Volunteers at Edgebrook Care Center:  Looking for volunteers to be willing to enjoy the outside
weather with our residents, enjoy a cup of coffee on the patio and visit with them or take a stroll around the campus together.  Monday  -  Saturday, Hours 10:00-11:30 a.m., 1:00-2:30 p.m. or 3:00-4:30 p.m.  Men who love to chit chat and have coffee can join our male residents on Thursday mornings from 10:00-11:00 a.m.  If interested please contact Karen Fey or Ila Muyskens at Edgebrook Care Center at 631-1212.
Camp Grace has need of College age and older staff as Cabin Leaders for our teen camp July 23-27. also we need 2 cook helpers for our intermediate camp Aug 6-10. If you could announce that in your bulletins that would be great!  Or if you need more information please call John Gardiner at 507.822.6777. Thank you.

Ladies:  It's time to start preparing for another season of Apples of Gold!  Apples of Gold is building up marriages, mothers, and lives worldwide.  It's not just a mentoring program, it's not just a cooking class...it's a nurturing, inter-generational connection that teaches women how to love their husbands, love their children, and how to practice submission, hospitality, kindness, and purity.  A new season of AOG will be held September-November 2018.  Meetings will be Mondays (9/17, 9/24, 10/8, 10/15, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12) from 4:30-7:30 at First CRC in Edgerton.  There are six lessons and then a grand finale supper with spouses.  The first hour is a cooking demonstration, the second hour is a Bible study, and the third hour we enjoy the meal that was prepared.  If you have participated in AOG in the past, you know what a blessing it is!  Please encourage/invite someone new to participate in the program. If you are interested in being involved, please contact Karen Fey (507-227-6392), Fay Van Essen (507-920-0729), or Ruth Kooiker (507-879-3373).

Advance Notice: 
        The Board for the Bible for Missions Thrift Store invites all volunteers and their spouses to a
picnic as thanks for all the hours you have worked.  The picnic will be held in the ARC Center at the American Reformed Church at 1720 N. Burlington, at 6:00 p.m. on June 26, 2018.  Please let Joyce Aykens (507-372-2017) or Verla Wheeler (507-360-5811) know how many are coming from your church by June 22, 2018. 
 

 

Today, we welcome Dave Mohlenkamp who will lead our worship this morning.  Following the morning service, there will be a time of Fellowship.  All visitors are invited.
Nursery  a.m.  - Sandy Menning and Reece Wassink 
Calling Elders:  Lloyd Van’t Hof and Orv Corbin
 
Those Who Need Our Prayers:  Please keep all of our elderly members in your prayers.  This week we focus on Lois Jean Klumper.

Tuesday:  There will be no Dwell in the Text Bible Study 
 
Next Week Sunday
Nursery  a.m. -  Mia Wassink and Brayden Dirksen
Children’s Sermon:  Jason Snyder
Video Programmer:  Nancy Wassink
 
Mission Trip:  Please keep all the participants of the Mission Trip in your prayers this week.  They are:  Hallie Snyder, Paetyn Smit, Jalen DeJong, Devin Pietz, Ahna Groen, Trey Gilbertson, Madison Heard, Addison Fleischman, Jayme Bleyenburg, Dalton Van Dyke, Jessica Roskamp, Sierra Van Dyke, Maren Schaap, Mason Gilbertson, MaKenzie Snyder, Donald Bistline, Miranda Buys, Courtney Fey, Madori Scholten, Brinna Bloemendaal, Austin Roskamp, Shanda & Danny Roskamp, Jon Bloemendaal, Dixi Snyder, Bev Van’t Hof, Pastor Mark, and Mark & Diane Brockberg.  They left Friday, June 15 at 2:30 p.m.  and will return on Saturday, June 23. 
 
Please note:  Since Pastor Mark will be on the Mission Trip June 15-23, if you have a prayer concerns please contact one of the Calling Elders. 

Off to Camp:  Please keep Carter Amundson in your prayers as he attends camp at Inspiration Hills this week.
 
Thank you for the concern and prayers due to the death of my brother Casey Veldhuizen. 
                                                                                                                       Jerold and Sophie Schoolmeester
 
Note:  There are still some pigs-in-the-blanket available.  Contact one of the following to buy some  - 
Virginia Wassink (631-0002), MaryAnn Zylstra (442-5332 or 507-227-9788), or Linda Bleyenburg
 (442-4514 or 507-227-0093).
 
Prison Ministry:  On August 17 we will once again be attending worship at Cornerstone Prison Church in Sioux Falls.  If you are interested in attending you can find the waiver forms on the table in the narthex.  If you have any questions you can talk with Jeff Snyder or Pastor Mark.
 
Volunteers at Edgebrook Care Center:  Looking for volunteers to be willing to enjoy the outside
weather with our residents, enjoy a cup of coffee on the patio and visit with them or take a stroll around the campus together.  Monday  -  Saturday, Hours 10:00-11:30 a.m., 1:00-2:30 p.m. or 3:00-4:30 p.m.  Men who love to chit chat and have coffee can join our male residents on Thursday mornings from 10:00-11:00 a.m.  If interested please contact Karen Fey or Ila Muyskens at Edgebrook Care Center at 631-1212.
 
Camp Grace has need of College age and older staff as Cabin Leaders for our teen camp July 23-27. also we need 2 cook helpers for our intermediate camp Aug 6-10. If you could announce that in your bulletins that would be great!  Or if you need more information please call John Gardiner at 507.822.6777. Thank you.
 
Ladies:  It's time to start preparing for another season of Apples of Gold!  Apples of Gold is building up marriages, mothers, and lives worldwide.  It's not just a mentoring program, it's not just a cooking class...it's a nurturing, inter-generational connection that teaches women how to love their husbands, love their children, and how to practice submission, hospitality, kindness, and purity.  A new season of AOG will be held September-November 2018.  Meetings will be Mondays (9/17, 9/24, 10/8, 10/15, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12) from 4:30-7:30 at First CRC in Edgerton.  There are six lessons and then a grand finale supper with spouses.  The first hour is a cooking demonstration, the second hour is a Bible study, and the third hour we enjoy the meal that was prepared.  If you have participated in AOG in the past, you know what a blessing it is!  Please encourage/invite someone new to participate in the program. If you are interested in being involved, please contact Karen Fey (507-227-6392), Fay Van Essen (507-920-0729), or Ruth Kooiker (507-879-3373).

Advance Notice: 
      Inspiration Hills is hosting a Prayer & Praise night on Wednesday, June 20th.  Worship with us as we pray for the vision and ministry of Inspiration Hills and the Churches of the surrounding communities.
The Board for the Bible for Missions Thrift Store invites all volunteers and their spouses to a
picnic as thanks for all the hours you have worked.  The picnic will be held in the ARC Center at the American Reformed Church at 1720 N. Burlington, at 6:00 p.m. on June 26, 2018.  Please let Joyce Aykens (507-372-2017) or Verla Wheeler (507-360-5811) know how many are coming from your church by June 22, 2018. 
 

Today, following the morning service, there will be a time of Fellowship.  All visitors are invited.
Nursery  a.m.  -  Shelli Menning and Kya Voge
Calling Elders:  Jeff Bleyenburg and Larry
Stevens
 
Those Who Need Our Prayers:  Please keep all of our elderly members in your prayers.  This week we focus on Susie Mesman.
 
Monday:
Tuesday:  There will be no Dwell in the Text Bible Study.   
Wednesday:                  
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
 
Next Week Sunday
Next week Sunday Dave Mohlenkamp will lead our service.
Nursery  a.m. -  Sandy Menning and Reece Wassink
Children’s Sermon:   Kristin Groen
Video Programmer:  Nancy Wassink

Mission Trip:  Please keep all the participants of the Mission Trip in your prayers this week.  They are:  Hallie Snyder, Paetyn Smit, Tessa DeKam, Jalen DeJong, Devin Pietz, Ahna Groen, Trey Gilbertson, Madison Heard, Addison Fleischman, Jayme Bleyenburg, Dalton Van Dyke, Jessica Roskamp, Sierra Van Dyke, Maren Schaap, Mason Gilbertson, MaKenzie Snyder, Donald Bistline, Miranda Buys,
Courtney Fey, Madori Scholten, Brinna Bloemendaal, Austin Roskamp, Shanda & Danny Roskamp, Jon Bloemendaal, Dixi Snyder, Bev Van’t Hof, Pastor Mark, and Mark & Diane Brockberg.  They are leaving on Friday, June 15 at 2:30 p.m. and will return on Saturday, June 23.   
 
  
Inspiration Hills:  Summer Camp is just around the corning!  Our theme for Summer Camp 2018 is “Be the Light”, emphasizing Matthew 5:14.  Check out all our dates and prices on our website at www.inspirationhills.org.  Make sure to register your child up for Summer Camp before it’s too late.
Summer Camp can be a great experience for young campers to grow in faith alongside their peers.  Pick up an Inspiration Hills brochure and explore the different camp options that are available this summer. 
Registrations can be made online or paper form (included in the brochure).  Be part of a fun group of students and staff at summer camp. 
 
 
Advance Notice: 
     Hope Haven’s 23rd Annual Gospel Music Festival will be held at Central Park in Sioux Center, IA on Friday and Saturday, June 15 and 16.  The Gospel Music Festival will provide great continuous music from 1:00 p.m.—9:30 p.m. on Friday and from 11:00 a.m.—9:30 p.m. on Saturday.  Currently 20 different groups from five states are scheduled to sing!  The Gospel Music Festival is a benefit for Hope Haven and freewill offerings will be taken each day.  A lunch stand will be open both days.  In case of
inclement weather, the Music Festival will be held at the Rec Center on the Campus of Dordt College.
 
      Inspiration Hills is hosting a Prayer & Praise night on Wednesday, June 20th.  Worship with us as we pray for the vision and ministry of Inspiration Hills and the Churches of the surrounding communities.
 
      The Board for the Bible for Missions Thrift Store invites all volunteers and their spouses to a
picnic as thanks for all the hours you have worked.  The picnic will be held in the ARC Center at the American Reformed Church at 1720 N. Burlington, at 6:00 p.m. on June 26, 2018.  Please let Joyce Aykens (507-372-2017) or Verla Wheeler (507-360-5811) know how many are coming from your church by June 22, 2018. 

 

Today,  following the morning service, there will be a time of Fellowship.  All visitors are invited.
Nursery  a.m. -  Tammy Bolt and Madison Heard
Calling Elders:  Arlyn Vander Beek and Art Menning
 
Those Who Need Our Prayers:  Please keep all of our elderly members in your prayers.  This week we focus on Nellie Fransen.
 
7:00 p.m. There will be a mandatory meeting for all students and parents of students going on the Mission Trip in the Fellowship Hall.
 
VBS starts tomorrow  -  Monday thru Friday 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Monday:   1:00 p.m. Joy Circle
                  7:00 p.m. Elders Meeting
                  7:30 p.m. Deacons Meeting
                  8:00 p.m. Consistory Meeting
Tuesday:   12:00 N  Dwell in the Text Bible Study  Genesis 3:8-15   Mark 3:20-30
Wednesday:  9:30 a.m. Priscilla Circle  -  Will meet at MaryAnn Zylstra’s home due to VBS.
Thursday:
Friday:  7:00 p.m. VBS Program at Edgerton Christian Elementary School
Saturday:
 
Next Week Sunday
Nursery  a.m. -  Shelli Menning and Kya Voge
Children’s Sermon:  Nancy Wassink
Video Programmer:  Nancy Wassink
 
VBS “Shipwrecked starts tomorrow.  HELPERS need to report to VBS on Monday, June 4th by 8:30 a.m. to help with students as they come in.  Please check with a
director beforehand to see what group you are assigned to.  Class lists and helpers are posted at First Reformed Church’s main entry.
 
Note:  There are still some pigs-in-the-blanket available.  Contact one of the following to buy some  -  Virginia Wassink (631-0002), MaryAnn Zylstra (442-5332 or 507-227-9788), or Linda Bleyenburg (442-4514 or 507-227-0093).
 
 Memorial Service:  A memorial service for Bette Kooiman will be held Saturday, June 9 at the Colonial Chapel.  Visitation will be from 9:00-10:30 a.m. and the service will be at 10:30 a.m. 
Inspiration Hills:  Summer Camp is just around the corning!  Our theme for Summer Camp 2018 is “Be the Light”, emphasizing Matthew 5:14.  Check out all our dates and prices on our website at www.inspirationhills.org.  Make sure to register your child up for Summer Camp before it’s too late.
Summer Camp can be a great experience for young campers to grow in faith alongside their peers.  Pick up an Inspiration Hills brochure and explore the different camp options that are available this summer. 
Registrations can be made online or paper form (included in the brochure).  Be part of a fun group of
students and staff at summer camp. 
  
Mission Trip:  The Sr. RCYF is getting ready to go on their Mission Trip to Sandusky, OH.  Don’t forget to sign up to be a prayer warrior.  We encourage you to sign up for someone other than a family member.  There is a sign up sheet in the entry. 
 
 Advance Notice: 
    Hope Haven’s 23rd Annual Gospel Music Festival will be held at Central Park in Sioux Center, IA on Friday and Saturday, June 15 and 16.  The Gospel Music Festival will provide great continuous music from 1:00 p.m.—9:30 p.m. on Friday and from 11:00 a.m.—9:30 p.m. on Saturday.  Currently 20 different groups from five states are scheduled to sing!  The Gospel Music Festival is a benefit for Hope Haven and freewill offerings will be taken each day.  A lunch stand will be open both days.  In case of
inclement weather, the Music Festival will be held at the Rec Center on the Campus of Dordt College.
 
     Inspiration Hills is hosting a Prayer & Praise night on Wednesday, June 20th.  Worship with us as we pray for the vision and ministry of Inspiration Hills and the Churches of the surrounding communities.