Offerings next week are for the following causes:
Morning: General Fund and Benevolence
Evening: Hull Evangelism Committee and Foreign Missions
Nursery this morning: Mrs. Peter S. Westra, Mrs. M. Andringa, Emily G.
This evening: Mandi A., Hilary A., Zoe G.
Next Sunday morning: Kaylie A., Shayna A., Keahna H.
Next Sunday evening: Mrs. D. Blankespoor, Hannah B., Shawna H.
Ushers: For October: Alex Van Ginkel, Nate Villalobos, Marcus Van Engen
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 “Finding a God-fearing Wife” (Proverbs 18:22). Next week’s message will be “She Does Her Husband Good” (Proverbs 31:11-12).
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.
With joy the Consistory announces that Dillon Brummel, Collin Heynen, Deanna Hoksbergen, and Matthew Kooima 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 next Sunday during the evening service.
The baptism of Tayten William, infant son of Carl and Nicole Bruinsma, is scheduled to take place on November 6 during the morning service.
CHURCH CALENDAR
Today: The Young Peoples’ Society will meet at 11:15. We will discuss Hebrews 11:11-16, Genesis 15:1-6 and 21:1-13.
Tuesday: Morning classes in Bible History (Grades 1–7): Lesson 8.
Wednesday: Wealth will meet at 9:45 in Hull PRC to study Lesson 8. Larissa Groeneweg, Stephanie Van Engen, and Melinda Van Maanen have lunch. Christiana Westra is the upstairs helper, and Melinda Van Maanen is the nursery helper.
7:00-Heidelberg Catechism (Grades 8 & 9): Lord’s Day 35; 8:00-Essentials (Grades 10 & 11): Lesson 21, Q. 1-4; 9:00-Pre-Confession (Grade 12 and older): Belgic Conf. Art. 13.
Thursday: Martha Ladies’ Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Bible discussion will begin with Romans 1:8. Lunch: Sue Uittenbogaard & Daris Van Bemmel
7:30 p.m. Men’s Society will begin their study with reading 1 Thessalonians 5:1. After recess discussion is Church Order, Article 22
CONCERNING THE CONGREGATION
Brian Westra is asked to write to Gary Brummel and Sarah De Roon to Derick Grimm.
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, Wilmyna Jansma, Catherine Kooiker, and Minard & Cora Van Den Top). Let us continue to remember them in our prayers, as well as with cards and visits.
CHURCH NEWS
Rev. Decker declined the call from Doon PRC to be a missionary to the Philippines.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade chapel will be Friday, October 28, at 8:45 a.m. in Hull PR Church. The theme of the chapel will be “The Reformation” with Seminarian Holstege speaking for us. Come and enjoy a time of singing and fellowship!
The board of Trinity CHS will meet Wednesday, October 26, at 7:00 p.m.
Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School will be conducting its Annual Fall Drive on the evening of Monday, November 7. The drive goal is set at $160,000 in order to pay off all remaining debt with a view to future building/gym expansion. We ask that you give careful consideration to the ongoing support of our covenant Christian grade school.
The Young People are selling poinsettias again this year! We will have two sizes available: a 6.5” pot for $12 or an 8” pot for $20. There is an information sheet on the table in the back of church. To order contact one of the Young People, sign up in church, or contact Stephanie Van Engen at v10@premieronline.net, 712-722-1910, or 712-441-3287.
Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School is in need of both full time and part time bus drivers. For further information, please contact Mike De Jager at 712-541-2368 or michaeldj@peoples-ebank.com.
The young people and elderly (60+) of the congregation are invited to a game night Monday, November 7, at 7:00 pm. The young people are asked to bring two dozen goodies per family. Anyone willing to donate a pie for the evening please contact Emily Camarigg at 712-460-0474 or decamarigg@gmail.com.
The Parents’ Circle of Trinity Christian High School will have their fall meeting the evening of Monday, October 24, at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Engelsma will address us on the timely topic of “Liberal Arts?: The Content of Covenant Instruction.” A brief business meeting will follow. Members, new members, and guests are welcome to join us.
The Young People’s Society of Doon PRC invites the congregation to our annual Reformation Day Singspiration on Sunday, October 30, at 7:45 p.m.
The annual Fall Bazaar of the Northwest Iowa Protestant Reformed School will be held in the Doon Community Center on Saturday, November 5. Supper will begin at 5:00 p.m. with the auction to follow at 5:30 p.m. Donated items can be brought any time after 1:00 p.m. the day of the auction. Come and join us for a night of fun and fellowship in support of the NWIPR School!
Were the reformers active in mission work? How did the doctrine of the Reformation affect their zeal for missions? What principles can we learn to guide our work? To what countries did they send missionaries? For the answers to these and other significant questions, join us for the annual fall lecture sponsored by the Reformed Witness Committee to be held on Friday, November 4, at 7:00 p.m. in the B.J. Haan Auditorium of Dordt College. Rev. Allen Brummel will speak on the topic “The Reformation’s Zeal for Missions.”
The doctrine of common grace developed by Abraham Kuyper has had radical and far reaching effects in the Reformed and Presbyterian denominations that have embraced it. Crete PRC is hosting a lecture on Friday, October 28, at 7:30 p.m. entitled “The Tipping Point: Common Grace, Worldliness, and the Growing Apostasy in the Church.” The speaker will be Prof. Cammenga, professor of Dogmatics and Old Testament Studies at the Protestant Reformed Seminary. The lecture will examine the early reception of the doctrine of common grace, and the long term effects it has had on the church and the Christian schools. Join us at Crete PRC or listen live at prccrete.org.
On October 28 Hope PRC Redlands will host a Reformation Day themed lecture by Rev. Huizinga titled “God is God!: The Heartbeat of the (Protestant) Reformed Faith.” Is God a mere man who lets us choose how we will worship him, what laws will govern us, and if we want to be saved? Or is God God so that His sovereign will determines our worship, life, and salvation? This lecture will be live streamed at 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time. You can connect to the live stream by visiting hopeprc.org or by visiting the Hope PRC Facebook page.
The Young People’s Society of Doon PRC invites the congregation to our annual Reformation Day Singspiration on Sunday, October 30, at 7:45 p.m.
The annual Fall Bazaar of the Northwest Iowa Protestant Reformed School will be held in the Doon Community Center on Saturday, November 5. Supper will begin at 5:00 p.m. with the auction to follow at 5:30 p.m. Donated items can be brought any time after 1:00 p.m. the day of the auction. Come and join us for a night of fun and fellowship in support of the NWIPR School!
Were the reformers active in mission work? How did the doctrine of the Reformation affect their zeal for missions? What principles can we learn to guide our work? To what countries did they send missionaries? For the answers to these and other significant questions, join us for the annual fall lecture sponsored by the Reformed Witness Committee to be held on Friday, November 4, at 7:00 p.m. in the B.J. Haan Auditorium of Dordt College. Rev. Allen Brummel will speak on the topic “The Reformation’s Zeal for Missions.”
The doctrine of common grace developed by Abraham Kuyper has had radical and far reaching effects in the Reformed and Presbyterian denominations that have embraced it. Crete PRC is hosting a lecture on Friday, October 28, at 7:30 p.m. entitled “The Tipping Point: Common Grace, Worldliness, and the Growing Apostasy in the Church.” The speaker will be Prof. Cammenga, professor of Dogmatics and Old Testament Studies at the Protestant Reformed Seminary. The lecture will examine the early reception of the doctrine of common grace, and the long term effects it has had on the church and the Christian schools. Join us at Crete PRC or listen live at prccrete.org.
On October 28 Hope PRC Redlands will host a Reformation Day themed lecture by Rev. Huizinga titled “God is God!: The Heartbeat of the (Protestant) Reformed Faith.” Is God a mere man who lets us choose how we will worship him, what laws will govern us, and if we want to be saved? Or is God God so that His sovereign will determines our worship, life, and salvation? This lecture will be live streamed at 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time. You can connect to the live stream by visiting hopeprc.org or by visiting the Hope PRC Facebook page.