Offerings next week are for the following causes:
Morning: General Fund and Benevolence
Afternoon: Building Fund and Reformed Witness Hour
Nursery this morning: Mrs. N. Villalobos, Mrs. P. Westra, Julianne L.
This afternoon: Mrs. K. Warner, Alyssa M.
Next Sunday morning: Mrs. M. Andringa, Mandi A., Brooke M.
Next Sunday afternoon: Hilary A., Sierra M.
Ushers: For January: Carl Bruinsma, Allyn Brummel, Joe Bootsma
For February: Jerry Bleyenberg, Derk Burgers, David Camarigg
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 “Honoring the Hoary Head” (Leviticus 19:32). Next week’s message will be “How I Love Thy Law” (Psalm 119:97).
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 Logan Henry, infant son of Jason and Katie Westra, is scheduled to take place this morning. We thank God for the gift of this child and pray He will grant the parents the grace needed to rear him in the fear of His name.
CHURCH CALENDAR
Today: The Young People’s Society will meet at 3:45 p.m. The Bible discussion will be on Romans 8:1-4.
Tuesday: Morning classes in Bible History (Grades 1–7): Lesson 18.
Wednesday: Wealth will meet at 9:45 in Hull PRC to study Lesson 18. Beth De Groot, Lori Hoksbergen, and Mary Postma have lunch. Keisha Brummel is the upstairs helper, and Brittany Kroese is the nursery helper.
7:00-Heidelberg Catechism (Grades 8 & 9): Test over Lord’s Days 37-44; 8:00-Essentials (Grades 10 & 11): Lesson 26, Q. 1-6; 9:00-Pre-Confession (Grade 12 and older): Belgic Confession Arts. 25-27.
Thursday: Martha Ladies’ Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Bible discussion will begin with Romans 2:17. Lunch: Dawn Andringa & Karen Andringa
Next Sunday: Jr. Young Adults’ Bible Study and fellowship will meet at the parsonage at 7:00 p.m.
CONCERNING THE CONGREGATION
Kalista Heynen is asked to write to Gary Brummel and Brian Kroese to Derick Grimm.
Martin Hoekstra remains in the hospital in Sheldon where he is receiving a different antibiotic to battle the infection. Lord willing, he expects to return home sometime this week. Let us remember him and his family in our prayers.
The 2017 directories are available on the back table. One per family please.
CHURCH NEWS
Southwest PRC called Rev. R. Kleyn.
First PRC (Holland) called Rev. A. Lanning.
Rev. Allen and Crysta Brummel and Elder Alan De Boer representing the FMC and Doon consistory will leave for the Philippines this Thursday, February 2, for the annual delegation. They plan to arrive home again on Tuesday, February 14. We remember the delegation in our prayers.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Trinity Christian High School Society will have a special meeting on Monday, January 30, at 7:00 p.m. to elect a new board member to replace Glenn Kooima who resigned due to his being elected elder. Nominations for the position are Mike De Jager and Steve Maassen.
The Free Christian School Ladies’ Circle is selling pig-in-the-blankets. They are $9 per dozen. To order, please contact Teresa Kuiper at 507-442-4441 or tkuiper71@gmail.com.
Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School’s regular monthly Board meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, at school.
The NWIPRS Ladies Circle would like to invite you all to our annual soup supper to be held Thursday, February 9, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Doon Community Center. Come and enjoy some warm soup, tavern, cinnamon rolls, ice cream and good fellowship!
Heritage PRC Young People are sponsoring a Singspiration on Sunday, February 19, at 7:00 p.m. A collection will be taken for travel to the Young People’s Convention. Refreshments will be provided.
Mark your Calendars: The freshman and sophomore classes of Trinity Christian High School would like to invite you to their annual Tournament Night/Pasta Feed on March 11. Additional information will be coming soon.
An updated list of teaching positions is available on the back table.