Offerings next week are for the following causes:
Morning: General Fund and Benevolence
Evening: Reformed Witness Committee and Heidelberg PR School
Nursery this morning: Shayna D.R., Brittany G., Sierra M.
This evening: Heidi G., Allison M., Alicia M.
Next Sunday morning: Kalista H., Deanna H., Grace P.
Next Sunday evening: Karina H., Karyn U., Sophie V.A.
Ushers: For November: Kevin Warner, Brian Westra, Jason Westra
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 “In What Does Life Consist?” (Luke 12:13-21). Next week’s message will be “Aged Women: Holy Teachers” (Titus 2:3-5).
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 membership papers of Rebecca Gritters have been transferred to Hudsonville PRC at her request. We commend her to the care of our sister congregation.
With sorrow and regret the membership papers of Dana Burgers have been sent to her home at her request.
CALL TO WORSHIP: This Thursday at 9:30 a.m. we will have our annual Thanksgiving Day service. Offering will be for Hull PR School. Nursery attendants will be Nicole G., Jocelyn M., and Elizabeth P.
The congregational meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m.
CHURCH CALENDAR
Today: The Young Peoples’ Society will meet at 11:15 today. Bible discussion will be on Heb. 11:23-26; Ex. 2:1-22.
The Jr. Young Adults’ Bible Study and fellowship will meet this evening at 8:00 p.m. at the parsonage. We will be discussing Genesis 12: Abraham called out of Ur.
Tuesday: Morning classes in Bible History (Grades 1–7): Lesson 11.
Wednesday: WEALTH will not meet on Wednesday, November 23.
7:00-Heidelberg Catechism (Grades 8 & 9): Lord’s Day 38; Essentials (Grades 10 & 11): Lesson 22, Q. 7-9 & Lesson 23, Q. 1-2; Pre-Confession (Grade 12 and older): Belg. 14-15, 24 & Canons 3&4:1-3.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day service.
Men’s and Ladies’ Societies will not meet this week.
CONCERNING THE CONGREGATION
Peter D. Westra is asked to write to Gary Brummel and Jeff Baker to Derick Grimm.
Please save Monday, December 5, for a church bridal shower for Sarah De Roon (Luke Mantel). There is an invitation on the back tables.
CHURCH NEWS
Rev. Kuiper and Ike and Phyllis Uittenbogaard are scheduled to return from India on Tuesday.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
The 3rd and 4th grade chapel of the Hull Prot. Ref. Chr. School has been rescheduled for Monday, November 21, at 8:45. Please join us then.
The board of Trinity Christian High School will meet Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 7:00 p.m.
The Reformed Witness Committee will meet on Monday, November 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Edgerton PRC.
The junior high students of the Protestant Reformed Schools in Hull and Doon invite you to their Combined Choir and Band Program on Monday, November 28, at 7:00 p.m. at Hull Protestant Reformed Church. Refreshments will be served following the program.
Save the Date: The Sunday School Christmas Program will be held on Friday, December 16, starting at 7:00 p.m.
Young people: please reserve the evening of Saturday, December 3. We will meet at Trinity to decorate cookies and eat pizza starting at 4:30 p.m. We will leave at 6 to go caroling. Each individual is asked to bring $5. Please sign up by the kitchen window if you plan on attending.
The Calvary Young People’s Society would like to invite you to their annual Thanksgiving Singspiration on November 27 at 7:45 after the evening service.
The Hope Heralds 2016 CD entitled Peace I Give is available for $12. To order your copy, please call or text Karen Daling (616-662-0784) or Dan VanDyke (616-610-3276). You may also order by email at dvandyke@hchr.org.
Southwest PRC Evangelism: If you missed the lecture “Keeping the Sword Drawn: Our Calling as the Church of the Militant Christ” presented by Rev. Brian Huizinga, go to the lecture page at www.southwestprc.org to view and hear not only the lecture but also two sermons that pertain to the subject of the lecture. See also the additional questions and answers which have been submitted since the lecture.
The Federation of Protestant Reformed School Societies puts together a list of individuals who are currently in school to be a teacher. This list is very helpful for schools as they plan for their future hiring needs. If you are currently in college to be a teacher and would like to have your name on this list, please go to http://www.prcs.org/teachers/prospective-teachers/ and fill out the online survey linked to the top of that web page. If you have any questions about this survey, please direct them to Rick Mingerink, executive director of the Federation, at rickmingerink@gmail.com.
Faith Christian School of Randolph, WI, will be in need of a high school teacher for the 2017-2018 school year because they will be adding a 9th grade. They will also need a kindergarten teacher for the 2017-2018 school year. For more information or to apply, please contact board president Ed Hoksbergen at edhoks@gmail.com or 608-712-7514 or Principal Mike Vander Veen at Michael.vanderveen@yahoo.com or 920-296-4406.
Trinity Christian High School of Hull, IA, will be in need of a high school teacher for the 2017-2018 school year. Preference will be given to those who have an interest in English and remedial. Those interested should contact education committee chairman Henry Van Maanen at 712-726-3570 or jacque5@premieronline.net or administrator Jim Regnerus at 712-470-0424 or jregnerus@trinitychs.org.
The Board of the Northwest Iowa Protestant Reformed School in Doon, IA, is seeking an administrator. Applicants should have, or be willing to obtain, a Master’s in Education Administration degree. Interested persons please contact Brent Wynia at 712-470-2757 or brentwynia@hotmail.com or Joey Mantel at 712-470-6493 or jsmantel@outlook.com.
Hope Christian School (Redlands, CA) is seeking applicants to fill a position teaching junior high grades (with the possibility of teaching some high school classes) for the 2017-2018 school year. For more information or to submit your resume contact Darin Gritters at 909-528-6905 or dmgritters@gmail.com.
The Protestant Reformed School of Wingham is in need of a multi-grade teacher for the 2017-2018 school year. There is grade flexibility with grade assignments, and the board is willing to work with an interested individual’s preference. Please contact Jim Siertsema at jimsiertsema@gmail.com or Preston Crich at prstncrch@gmail.com for more information or to apply.