Offerings next week are for the following causes:
Morning: General Fund and Benevolence
Evening: Hull Evangelism and Sunday School
Nursery this morning: Jodi Baker, Sheila Blankespoor, Jessica Andringa
This evening: Faith Bootsma, Nicole Bruinsma, Lydia Baker
Next Sunday morning: Shantelle De Boer, Shayna De Roon, Leah Gritters
Next Sunday evening: Kristen De Jong, Emily De Roon, Emily Groeneweg
Ushers For July: Vern Oostra, Marcus Van Engen, Alex Van Ginkel
Listen to the Reformed Witness Hour every Sunday on KLOH 1050 AM at 8:00 a.m. and KDCR 88.5 FM at 5:00 p.m. Today’s message is “The Prophet who Ran Away” (Jonah 1:3). Next week’s message will be “The God who Would not Let Go” (Jonah 1:4-17).
FROM THE CONSISTORY OR COUNCIL
We welcome all visitors worshiping with us today. May God’s name be exalted as we worship together. The order of our worship service is printed on the back of the bulletin.
The baptism of Lindsey Marie, daughter of Aaron and Kristen De Jong, is scheduled to take place this morning. We thank God for the gift of children, and pray He will grant the parents the grace needed to raise this covenant child in the fear of His name.
With joy the consistory announces that Koralee Heynen, Ashley Van Egdom, and Rylee Waldner have appeared before the consistory to make confession of their faith. Unless there are any lawful objections, their public confessions of faith are scheduled to take place on August 19 during the evening service.
This evening Rev. Engelsma is scheduled to preach here while our pastor preaches at Doon PRC. We welcome him to our pulpit and fellowship.
CHURCH CALENDAR
Today: Today: Sr. Young Adult Bible study and fellowship will meet at the parsonage at 8:00 p.m. We will discuss Joshua 8 (Victory at Ai).
Tuesday: The FMC will meet here at 7:00 p.m.
Next Sunday: Jr. Young Adult Bible study and fellowship will meet at the parsonage at 8:00 p.m.
CONCERNING THE CONGREGATION
David Camarigg is asked to write to Gary Brummel and Bruce Korver to Derick Grimm.
Catherine Kooiker was readmitted to Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls on Thursday. She was having difficulty breathing and was put on an antibiotic. Let us continue to remember in prayer our sister and her husband and family in this affliction.
Thank you to the congregation for all of your prayers, cards, and visits in the passing of our husband, father and father-in-law. Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD. Psalm 31:24 The Minard Van Den Top family
The new address for Nathan and Kolette Villalobos is 903 East Prairie Street, P.O. Box 3, Boyden, IA 51234.
CHURCH NEWS
The continuation of the May meeting of Classis East took place this past Wednesday at Faith PRC. The four remaining protests were now found to be no longer legally before Classis in light of Synod 2018.
Synod will reconvene on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at 8:00 AM at Byron Center PRC in Byron Center, MI. Please note the change of venue from the June meeting. Delegates in need of lodging should contact Mr. Mike Elzinga at clerk@byronprc.org or phone (616) 328-2753.
The Lord willing, Prof. Cammenga, Rev. Rodney Kleyn, and Rev. Cory Griess will be traveling to Mexico City beginning July 24 to give speeches and make contact with a group of Presbyterian churches and church leaders there during the span of two weeks. There are two denominations of Presbyterian churches with whom they will be meeting along with the professors and students of John Calvin University. Doner Bartolon, who is from Mexico and intends to start seminary training in our seminary soon, is the means by which God has allowed for this contact. Doner was born and raised in the Reformed faith and has since become convicted of Protestant Reformed doctrine. First PRC is sponsoring the trip as an investigative endeavor. In addition to preaching two Sundays, there will be five different conferences held on subjects such as the covenant, Calvinism, the history and doctrines of the PRC, and sexual ethics (youth conference). Please remember this trip and the work in your prayers.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
The congregation is invited to witness the wedding ceremony of Ryan Kroese and Lindsay Kooima on Friday, July 27, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The board of Trinity Christian High School will meet Wednesday, July 25, at 7 p.m.
The church cleaning bee is scheduled for Monday, July 30.
The annual church picnic will be held on Wednesday, August 1, at 6:30 p.m. at the West Side Park in Hull. There is a sign-up sheet located in the fellowship hall, so we know how much meat will be needed. We ask you sign up by today (Sunday, July 22). We will be providing a hot pulled pork sandwich. Please bring a hot or cold dish to share (unless you are attending as a single) as well as your drink and table service. If you would like to bring a pie for the dessert table, feel free to do so. Ice cream and cones, coffee, and water will be provided. Please join us for a night of good food and great fellowship!
Sunday School: Today is Lesson 64, Psalter 281:1-4. Next week is Lesson 65, Psalter 400:1. Teachers will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at church.
Registration for the 2018-2019 school year for Trinity Christian High School is set for Monday, August 6, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Families will receive registration packets via email later in July.
Mark your calendars for the Midwest Pre-Convention Singspiration hosted by our area churches to be held Sunday evening, August 12, at Hull PRC. Join us in singing praises with the young people as they begin their convention week.
Advance Notice: The Lynden Protestant Reformed Church plans to host a Young Adults’ Retreat from July 1-5, 2019, in beautiful northwest Washington. We encourage any young adults post-high school age to attend. Please watch upcoming bulletin announcements for further details including camp information and how to register. These details will also be posted on our Facebook page: Lynden PRC Young Adults Retreat 2019.
The RBO is having its annual July sidewalk sale for three days only from July 26-28. Come in or order and save 25% on books, Items include Bibles and Bible covers along with our large selection of RFPA books. The sale excludes NET items.
A Pre-Convention Singspiration will be held at Fair Haven Church in Hudsonville, MI, on Sunday, August 5, at 8:15 p.m.
Eastside Christian School (Grand Rapids, MI) is seeking applicants for the full time position of a 4th-6th grade teacher beginning in the second half of the 2018-19 school year. Interested applicants may contact the Board secretary, Brent Tanis, at (616) 438-3477 or email board.secretary@eastside-christian.org.
Hope Christian School (Redlands, CA) is seeking applicants for a 6th-8th grade teacher and a high school teacher beginning the second half of the 2018-19 school year (January 2019). We are also seeking applicants for Kindergarten for the 2019-20 school year. Interested candidates may contact the administrator, Shaun Karsemeyer, at (909) 553-3385 or shaun.karsemeyer@hcsredlands.org or the board secretary, Dan Howerzyl, at (951) 536-1996 or danielhowerzyl@gmail.com.
The Protestant Reformed School of Wingham is in need of a full time teacher for the upcoming school year. We are especially in need of a math teacher for the upper grade levels. However, all applicants are encouraged to apply as classes and grade levels are flexible. For more information on our school, our needs, or job openings, please contact our education committee at educationcommittee@prswingham.org.
Beacon Lights is accepting applications for a promotions manager position. This is a paid part time position which involves increasing awareness and promoting the Beacon Lights magazine. Please contact our managing editor, Ryan Kregel, by texting or calling 616-558-1911 or emailing ryankregel@gmail.com for more information. All applications must be submitted by August 18.