Offerings next week are for the following causes:
Morning: General Fund and Benevolence
Evening: Building Fund
Nursery this morning: Mrs. D. Kooiker, Jessica K., Sierra M.
This evening: Kayla K., Allison M., Elizabeth P.
Next Sunday morning: Lindsay K., Josie P.
Next Sunday evening: Mrs. K. Kooima, Anna Postma
Ushers: For October: Blake Meyer, Jake Van Engen, Zach Van Engen
For November: Alex Van Ginkel, Mark Van Maanen, Kelly Van Voorst
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 “Reserved Unto Eternal Fire” (Jude 5-7). Next week’s message will be “The Defiance of Foolish Dreamers” (Jude 8-10).
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 this bulletin.
The baptism of Taylor Jay, infant son of Andy and Amanda Moss, is scheduled to take place on November 8 during the morning service.
We have received the membership papers of Stephanie Miersma, who comes to us from Hope PRC (Walker, MI). We welcome this sister into our midst and pray she may be blessed with us as we worship and fellowship together.
CHURCH CALENDAR
Today: The Young People’s Society will meet this morning at 11:15 to practice the special number for the singspiration this evening.
Tuesday: Morning classes in Bible History (Grades 1–7): Lesson 8.
Wednesday: WEALTH will meet at 9:45 a.m. to study lesson 7. Lunch: Angie M., Kandace H., Lora M. Nursery: Kristen D.J. Upstairs helper: Kalie K.
7:00 p.m. Heidelberg Catechism (Grades 8 & 9) Lord’s Day 8; 8:00 Essentials (Grades 10 & 11) Lesson 5, Q. 9-10; Lesson 6, Q. 1-3; 9:00 Pre-Confession (Grade 12 and older): Belgic Confession, Article 13.
Thursday: Christian Fellowship Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. We will discuss Article 35 of the Belgic Confession.
CONCERNING THE CONGREGATION
David Camarigg is asked to write to Gary Brummel and Rev. Laning to Derick Grimm.
We rejoice with Joel and Linette Mouw (nee Groeneweg) who were united in marriage this past Friday. May our Father in heaven richly bless their marriage that it may reflect that of Christ and His church.
Margaret Hoekstra is temporarily living at Hope Harbor in Storm Lake while they adjust her medications. She is expected to remain there for two weeks or perhaps a bit longer. If anyone would like to send her a card/letter, the address there is: 1525 West 5th St., Box 309, Storm Lake, IA 50588. Anyone desiring to visit her should contact a family member first. Let us continue to remember Margaret and her family in our prayers.
We would like to thank the congregation for the shower held on the 17th. We enjoyed the time of fellowship and really appreciated all the thoughtful cards and gifts we were given. “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Jesus Christ concerning you.” I Thessalonians 5: 18 – Linette (Groeneweg) Mouw and Jacilee Andringa.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
Doon’s Young People are having their Reformation Day Singspiration tonight at 8:00 p.m.
Everyone is invited to the 5th and 6th grade chapel on Friday, October 30, at Hull PR Church. Rev. Griess will be speaking for us on the theme of Sola Scriptura.
The Board of Trinity Christian High School will hold its regular monthly Board meeting on Wednesday, October 28, at 7:00 p.m. at the high school.
The annual fall meeting of the Parents’ Circle will be held tomorrow night, Monday, October 26, at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity. The evening will feature mini-classes taught by the teachers of Trinity. Come and get a taste of a student’s day at Trinity. All supporters of Trinity are invited, and new members are welcome to join at this meeting.
The Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School will be conducting its Annual Fall Drive on the evening of Monday, November 2. The drive goal is set at $73,505 with the first $46,500 being applied to debt reduction. Additional details are available in a handout in the back of church or at hprcs.com/falldrive. We ask that you give careful consideration to the ongoing support of our covenant Christian grade school.
Reserve Friday night, October 30, at 7:30 p.m. for the annual lecture commemorating the great Protestant Reformation. It will be held at Bethel CRC on Main St. in Edgerton. Prof. Cammenga will speak on “The Reformation’s Recovery of Marriage and Family.”
Calvary’s Young People’s Society will be hosting a Thanksgiving singspiration on Sunday, November 22, after their evening worship service. All are invited and welcomed.
Ladies young and old, married or single, are encouraged to attend Ladies’ League on Thursday, November 5, at 7:00 p.m. at Hull Protestant Reformed Church. Rev. Laning will speak on the topic Guarding Our Homes. There will be a box in the fellowship hall for you to put your offering in before entering the sanctuary. The offering will be for Protestant Reformed Special Education. After the meeting you are invited to stay for a desert luncheon.
Edgerton’s Young People’s singspiration will be on December 20 at 7:00 p.m.
A CD of children’s Bible songs, Come Unto Me, is now available for purchase! Produced by Eric Gritters and some alumni of Covenant Choirs, this CD includes 15 songs for children, including the books of the Bible and many more. It is available in time for Christmas! There will be a sign up sheet in your church soon!
A new RFPA book is coming: Gottschalk: Servant of God, A Story of Courage, Faith, and Love for the Truth by Connie L. Meyer. This history occurred during the Dark Ages: the days of knights, castles, kings, queens, monasteries, Vikings, and monks. But one monk stood out from all the rest. One monk stood firm for the truth he believed though no one stood with him. This is the story of Gottschalk of Orbais, a French monk who lived in the ninth century and suffered for his belief and advocacy of double predestination. This book has been written to be enjoyed by junior high and high school readers. Because the story is intriguing and the history of Gottschalk is not well-known, adults will also enjoy this book and find the reading profitable. This RFPA book will soon be delivered to Book Club members. If you are not a Book Club member and would like to order this book, call 616-457-5970, email paula@rfpa.org, or visit www.rfpa.org.