Offerings next week are for the following causes:
Morning: General Fund and Benevolence
Evening: Hull PR School and Reformed Witness Hour
Nursery this morning: Lindsay K., Josie P.
This evening: Mrs. K. Kooima, Anna Postma
Next Sunday morning: Shania K., Alyssa U.
Next Sunday evening: Olivia L., Brooke V.E.
Ushers: 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 “The Defiance of Foolish Dreamers” (Jude 8-10). Next week’s message will be “Spots in the Church’s Love” (Jude 11-13).
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 next Sunday during the morning service.
At the request of the Consistory of Calvary PRC, our pastor and Rev. Griess are exchanging pulpits this evening. We welcome Rev. Griess to our pulpit and fellowship.
CHURCH CALENDAR
Today: The Young People’s Society will meet this morning at 11:15. Bible discussion will be on Hab. 2:12-20.
Monday: The deacons will meet at 7:00 followed by the Council at 8:00.
Tuesday: Morning classes in Bible History (Grades 1–7): Lesson 9.
Wednesday: WEALTH will meet at 9:45 a.m. to study lesson 8. Lunch: Kelly W., Betty K., Lori H. Nursery: Andria D.R. Upstairs helper: Jill D.B.
7:00 p.m. Heidelberg Catechism (Grades 8 & 9) Lord’s Day 10; 8:00 Essentials (Grades 10 & 11) Lesson 6, Q. 4-9; 9:00 Pre-Confession (Grade 12 and older): Belgic Confession Art. 13
Thursday: Martha Ladies’ Society will not meet due to the Ladies’ League meeting.
Men’s Society will meet on Thursday at 7:30. We begin at Colossians 2:ff and Church Order Article 9.
CONCERNING THE CONGREGATION
Herm Boonstra is asked to write to Gary Brummel and Brian Van Engen to Derick Grimm.
Catherine Kooiker was admitted to Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls on Monday morning with pneumonia in her right lung and some infections. It was determined she has a blood infection that is coming from the area where her port is, and they are treating her for this with antibiotics. She remains there at the present time but expects to come home soon. May our Father in heaven continue to sustain and comfort Catherine and her family in this affliction.
Jack Andringa is scheduled to have surgery tomorrow to repair his left shoulder which was recently replaced but has now become dislocated. The surgery will be at Avera McKennan Hospital, and he is expected to remain there for a few days. Let us continue to remember Jack, Hazel, and their family in our prayers.
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. (Psalm 28:7)
Let us continue to remember our widows, widowers, elderly, and all those who frequently, if not always, are unable to gather with us for worship on the Lord’s Day (Jack Andringa, Zach Andringa, Gary Brummel, Derick Grimm, Margaret Hoekstra, Bonnie Hoksbergen, Catherine Kooiker, Minard & Cora Van Den Top, and Norm Vogel). Let us continue to remember them in our prayers, as well as with cards and visits.
CHURCH NEWS
Rev. Eriks declined the call to be a missionary to the Philippines.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
The latest issue of the Trinity Times is available today.
Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School’s regular monthly Board meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, at school.
Tomorrow evening will be the annual drive for the Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School. The drive goal is set at $73,505 with the first $46,500 being applied to debt reduction. Additional details are available at hprcs.com/falldrive. We ask you give careful consideration to the ongoing support of our covenant Christian grade school.
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 dessert luncheon.
Hull PRCS Harvest Sale will be this Friday, November 6. Supper will be served from 5:30 to 7:00 with the auction beginning at 6:30. Donations can be dropped off in the music room along the north wall before or after school the week of the auction (please don’t interrupt class). Please try to have donations brought in by Thursday at noon so they can be included on the sale bill. If anyone has any questions, please call or text Missy Driesen at 470-7139 or email at jmdries@premieronline.net.
The Trinity Harvest Supper is planned for Monday, November 16, at Hull PRC. Punch will be served at 6:30 with opening devotions at 7:00. There will be a meal, a program by Trinity’s Senior Choir, and then dessert. A board member will be contacting all church members to see who is attending. All high school age and older are invited. If you are not contacted and would like to attend, please contact Brian Gritters at 439-2564 or 441-6776.
“Come Unto Me” CD from CCHS: Our new CD of children’s Bible songs includes 15 songs for children, including books of the Bible and many more. The CD was produced by Eric Gritters and some of the CCHS Choir alumni. The CD sells for $10 and proceeds benefit CCHS choirs. Sign up sheets will be available very 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.