Bound in God`s Love - Carmel Reformed Church

HIGHLIGHTS
CARMEL REFORMED CHURCH
“Bound in God’s Love”
JANUARY, 2014
FOR THE NEW YEAR
H old fast to your faith (Hebrews 4:14)
A ssemble with the saints (Hebrews 10:25)
P ray earnestly every day (1 Thessalonians 5:17-18)
P ray for great blessings (Malachi 3:10)
Y ield not to temptation (1 Thessalonians 5:22)
N eglect not your talents and opportunities (Galatians 6:10)
E xamine yourself daily (2 Corinthians 13:5)
W ork diligently for the Lord (1 Corinthians 15:58)
Y ield your members to righteousness (Romans 6:11, 16)
E xercise yourself in godliness (1 Timothy 4:7)
A im for a perfect, mature faith (Hebrews 6:1)
R edeem the time (Ephesians 5:15-16)
—Gus Nichols
WHAT NOT TO TAKE INTO THE NEW YEAR
• Self-help books — Trust in God first; don’t turn to him as a last resort. (See Proverbs 3:5-6.)
• Tape measure — Consider only God’s standards; don’t compare yourself to other people.
(See Luke 18:9-14.)
• Rearview mirror — Don’t live in the past. You’ll miss out on what God is doing in your life now. (See
Philippians 3:12-14.)
• Gavel — Stop wasting time judging others. Instead, pray for them, help them and team with them. (See
Luke 6:37-38.)
• Life vest — Don’t be overly cautious spiritually. Peter experienced Jesus in a real way because he dared
to step out of the boat. (See Matthew 14:22-33.)
• Garage-door opener — We think we’re networked but often isolate ourselves. God intended for us to live
in community with one another. (See Hebrews 10:23-25.)
• Handcuffs — Don’t offer excuses about why you can’t help out. God can do amazing things through —
and despite — us. Just follow him, with no excuses. (See Mark 6:35-44.)
—Gregg McCaslin
January 5 AM: Jo Moget, Julie
Bomgaars, Dylan De Jong, Mason
Vander Lugt, Kayla Franken,
Avery Sandbulte; PM: Heather
De Jong, Taya Gesink, Anthony
Call the church office by
noon on Thursday, with your
special number. If you are not
able to have special music the
scheduled time, please try to exchange with someone.
Janisch.
January 12 AM: Michon Moget, Jami Sandbulte, Alyssa Kuyper, Jennifer Balderas, Sadie
Sandbulte, Sydney Gesink; PM: Rachel Terpstra, Addisyn Huizenga, Nykolas Downs.
January 19 AM: Alicia Wolfswinkel, Rachel
Van Roekel, Aubrey Sandbulte, Jayden Fedders, Nick Van Regenmorter, Brendan Downs;
PM: Jackie Huizenga, Paityn Albert, Nyiah
Gesink.
January 26 AM: Ronda Leusink, Kim Niemeyer, Rachel Zinnel, Kasi Koedam, Kaleb
Kuyper, Jaren Pierce; PM: Ashley Hulstein,
Colin Robertson, Brianna Fedders.
February 2 AM: Jayden Smolders, Donna
Tea, Ben Van Voorst, Amber Van Regenmorter, Gracie Vanden Brink, Anna Vonk;
PM: Carmen Maassen, Ella Zwart, Blake
Bomgaars.
Top name is AM; bottom is PM:
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REFRESHMENT SCHEDULE
Mar.
R - serve on Sunday morning; C - each bring 5
dozen cookies.
Jan. 5-R-John Leusink, Pete De Jong; CRamona Vander Weide, Sherri Wolfswinkel,
Glenda Van Meeteren, Florence Sandbulte,
Cheryl Lange.
Jan. 12 - R-Frieda Bartels, Verlyn Van Regenmorter; C-Jenn Vande Vegte, Sandi Vonk,
Nora Bohl, Trish Sandbulte, Lin De Jong.
Jan. 19 - R-Lloyd De Jong, Denny De Jong;
C-Rhonda Sandbulte, Fonda Post, Conni Hulshof, Ronda Leusink, Amanda Haverhals.
Jan. 26 - R-Mike Haverhals, Jerry Noteboom;
C-Rhonda Haverhals, Muriel Oostra, Nicole
Vanden Brink, Colleen Bomgaars, Frieda
Bartels.
Feb. 2 - R-Les Te Grotenhuis, Jerry Renes; CMimi Sandbulte, Beth Te Grotenhuis, Dianne
Van Ravenswaay, Jo Te Grotenhuis, Erica
Robertson.
Feb. 9 - R-Hans Smolders, Alan Sandbulte; CEug. Sandbulte, Kaye Kuyper, Teresa Sandbulte, Hazel Haverhals, Helen Vande Vegte.
Mar.
5 - Frieda Bartels
Angela Bahnsen
12 - Joel Bensema
Brad Beukelman
19 - Dave Bohl
Mike Bomgaars
26 - Tim Bomgaars
Mary Brommer
2 - Colleen Bomgaars
Alan De Jong
9 - Ken De Boer
Dennis De Jong
16 - Jan De Jong
Lloyd De Jong
23 - Pete De Jong
Jr. RCYF
2 - Todd De Jong
Dave Dibbet
9 - Dustin Doornink
Brent Downs
16 - Terry Dykstra
Henrietta Farmer
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Feb.
5 AM - Marlin Van Voorst
Russ Vande Vegte
PM - Mark Van Voorst
12 AM - Alec Vanden Brink
Preston Vander Plaats
PM - Eddie Vander Weide
19 AM - Warren Vonk
Henry A. Wolfswinkel
PM - Tom Zwart
26 AM - Henry J. Wolfswinkel
Kelly Zinnel
PM - Dave Bohl
2 AM - Jerry Wolfswinkel
Chad Wynia
PM - Dennis De Jong
Jr. RCYF TO HOST SOUP SUPPER
At the December Elders’
Meeting we welcomed a new
family into the communicant
membership of Carmel. Jake
and Ashley Anderson and
their infant son, Brock. Jake comes to us by
transfer from Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of
Rock Valley. Ashley through reaffirmation of
her faith.
The Anderson’s make their home at 1006
Colfax Street in Boyden. Jake is employed by
the city of Boyden and Ashley is a Social
Worker at Royale Meadows Care Center in
Sioux Center. Their son Brock Jacob was born
on October 15.
In their spare time the Anderson’s like to
watch the Iowa Hawkeyes and enjoy going to
I-Cubs games. They also enjoy spending time
outdoors. They are not related to anyone in
Carmel, but have many friends here who encouraged them to give Carmel Church a try.
Be sure to welcome the Andersons to Carmel Church. They will be publicly welcomed
on January 5, at which time they will receive
the sacrament of baptism for their son, Brock.
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On December 1, we celebrated
the sacrament of baptism with Anna
Lynn, daughter of Seth and Amanda
Haverhals. Anna was born on October 25. Anna’s Carmel Church
grandparents are Mike and Hazel Haverhals.
On December 22, we celebrated the sacrament of baptism with Elijah Dale, son of Arlin
and Kelly Post. Elijah was born on June 13.
Carmel Church grandparents are Warren and
Fonda Post. Elijah was baptized by his grandmother Pastor Katie Van Veldhuizen from
Hull.
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The Men’s Prayer Group that
meets on the second and fourth
Wednesday morning of each
month will not be meeting in January or February. They will resume meeting on
March 12 at 7:30 a.m. All men are welcome!
The Jr. RCYF will be hosting
Carmel’s annual Soup Supper, on
Wednesday, January 15. They
will be serving soup, sandwiches
and pies from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. in
the church Fellowship Hall. A freewill donation will be accepted and will go towards funding for the Middle School Retreat as well as
other Jr. RCYF activities.
The Jr. RCYF would appreciate donations
of food for the supper. A sign up sheet, along
with recipes, is by the mailboxes, for those
who would be willing to donate food items for
the supper.
Invite your family and friends to attend the
Soup Supper on January 15.
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NEEDED: A person or couple who would be willing to
coordinate and deliver meals
for “Hearts to Hands”. “Hearts
to Hands” brings meals to those
who have been hospitalized, those who are
grieving the loss of a loved one and those who
are celebrating the birth of a baby. If you are
looking for a way to serve in Carmel Church
and would be interested in this, please contact
Hospitality Elder, Alan Sandbulte.
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We extend our sympathy to the
family and friends of Marie Vande
Kamp who passed away on Dec. 24
at the age of 95 years. Marie grew up
near Carmel and was a lifetime member of Carmel Church where she sang in the
choir. After her marriage to Walt Vande Kamp
they made their home in Rock Valley, where
she was living at the time of her death. Walt
passed away in 1998 after 41 years of marriage. She enjoyed making Christmas candy,
playing board and card games, word finds, collecting Dutch delft and having coffee with
friends.
Marie is survived by two children, Carmel
Church member John Vande Kamp and Marietta (Duane) De Kruyff of Pella, Iowa. She is
also survived by a grandson, Cody De Kruyff.
Deacon’s Corner – January 2014
Offering Schedule - A new offering schedule for the coming year will be in your mailbox
soon. An explanation on the various causes can be found on the back of the schedule. If
you have any questions concerning the offering schedule, please talk to a deacon.
Mission Commitments - The Mission Committee met a few months ago and decided on our mission
commitments for the coming year. Watch your mailbox later this month for a detailed explanation of
our commitments for the coming year.
Outreach Fund – The Outreach Fund is available to assist Carmel Reformed Church members participation in mission projects/trip by providing financial assistance for registration and travel expenses.
This does not include normally scheduled JR/SR youth group trips. The fund will reimburse ½ of travel
and registration costs up to $500.00 per individual per calendar year. Please contact the Outreach Fund
deacon or one of the other deacons for an application form.
Adoption Fund – For those considering an adoption please consider inquiring as to whether you will
qualify for the Carmel Reformed Church Adoption Assistance Fund. This fund makes available up to
$1,500 to assist active Carmel Reformed Church members with adoption costs. See any deacon for details and a copy of the application form. All requests will require consistory approval.
Zestos –The Zesto’s Freezer in the church kitchen is stocked with food items for those who are in need.
If you are in need, please help yourself to whatever is in the freezer, no questions asked. If you know
someone in the surrounding communities that is in need this would be a great opportunity to be the
hands and feet of Jesus by taking some food items to them.
Christian Care – The Christian Care Fund is available to assist with financial needs for those who are
encountering difficult circumstances and are struggling to cover their basic financial needs. Please see
the Christian Care Fund deacon if you are in need of assistance.
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The Men’s Book Club meets on the second Thursday of each month to discuss their book of the month. They will meet on January 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the
Moses Room for discussion on the book “Marked for Death: Islam’s War Against
the West and Me” by Geert Wilders. All men are welcome to join us. Below is a
synopsis of this month’s book.
Fanatics, terrorists, and appeasers have tried everything to silence Geert Wilders, Europe’s most controversial Member of Parliament—from putting him on trial
to putting a price on his head. But Wilders refuses to be silenced—and one result is this book.
For years, from his native Netherlands, Wilders has sounded the alarm about the relentless
spread of Islam in the West. And he has paid a steep personal price, enduring countless death threats
and being forced into a permanent state of hiding.
Now, for the first time, Wilders offers a full account of his long battle against the zealots who
have already slaughtered his countryman Theo van Gogh—whose killer also threatened to murder Wilders himself.
PIGS-IN-THE-BLANKET
The pigs-in-the-blanket are gone. Many
people, no doubt enjoyed those yummy pigs
over the holidays. We would like to thank all
those who helped make and package the pigsin-the-blanket. Special thanks to Barb Punt for
heading up this project.
Proceeds after expenses are approximately
$2,500 and will go toward needed improvements in the sound room.
There are a few dozen pigs that are not yet
paid for. Please put the money in the church
office mailbox. Thank you.
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DAY OF ENCOURAGEMENT
A Day To Inspire, Encourage, and Equip
God's People for Ministry
Plan to attend the annual Day of Encouragement at Dordt College on Saturday, February 1. As in the past, this is an event geared
toward the work of church leaders, but this
year, they have made it a day for every member of the church. A variety of speakers will
cover topics including church leadership, worship, cultural changes, missions, personal
growth and more. Fellowship and workshops
for every person of the church: students, mothers, deacons, musicians, shepherds, fathers,
volunteers, leaders, helpers, worshipers, broken people, and more. There are sessions for
ministry basics for consistory members, seminars aimed at spirituality and leadership plus
seminars on outreach and service.
Keynote speaker, Hugh Halter, author and
founder of Missio will speak on “The Big
AND”. Sometimes it seems that everyone is
talking and sometimes fighting over missional
or attractional practices of church. But what if
God has designed every church to be both
deeply missional AND relationally attractive?
Halter will take you back to the roots of Christian practice and help you find the balance of
the AND.
Brochures are on the literature rack. Information can be found at www.dordt.edu/doe.
Early bird discount ends January 17.
S. S. MISSION PROJECT
Our Sunday School
mission offering in December was $291.50. So
far we have collected
$1,119.12 for “Feed My
Starving Children.” We are making a difference in the lives of over 4000 people.
$100 = Feeding 400 people
$500 = Feeding 2,000 people
$1,000 = Feeding 4,000 people
Mission offering in Sunday School is taken
the second Sunday of every month.
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COLLECT THOSE COINS
Kids, have you been collecting
your coins for the Hipporollers?
During a recent children’s message
we saw how easy it would be for
women and children in Kenya to
haul water, if they had a Hipporoller. In March, and again in June we will be
collecting your coins during a children’s message. One Hipporoller costs $125. How many
Hipporollers will we be able to supply? Get
Mom and Dad, grandpa and grandma, aunts
and uncles to help you by collecting coins.
Your coins will provide an easier way for those
in Kenya to haul water to where their families
need to use it.
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PRAYER MEETING
The January Prayer Meeting will be held
on Wednesday, January 8, instead of Jan. 1.
COMPEL
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
Now in it’s 12th year COMPEL Women’s
Conference will be held Friday, January 24 and
Saturday, January 25 at Marina Inn in South Sioux
City, NE. This year’s speaker at the conference is
Deidra Riggs, contributor to (in)courage and managing editor at www.thehighcalling.org. Check
her out at www.deidrariggs.com.
Cost for the conference is $45 per ticket and
includes Friday snack, and Saturday breakfast.
You can register online at:
www.compelconference.org. All tickets will be at
the door with a nametag. Early registration ends
January 20. On January 21, ticket price increases
to $55. If you are not comfortable registering on
line, contact Barb Clark at 712-274-2847.
Hotel reservations are not included in the
ticket price, but can be made at a special rate of
$84 per room before January 1, 2014 by calling
the Marina Inn at 402-494-4000.
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NWC SCHOLARSHIP AUCTION
Would you be willing to help Northwestern
College students with their tuition? The National
Alumni Board of NWC can help you do just that!
We need items for our NWC Scholarship Auction
to be held Saturday, February 8, 2014. Do you
have an item to donate, a product/service to promote or a vacation property to share? If so, please
contact the Advancement event’s office at 7077134 or email events@nwciowa.edu. Dollars
raised at the Scholarship Auction last year funded
fifty $1,000 scholarships for students. A big thank
you to those who have donated in the past!
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HELP ME BE
Lord, help me be your heart today,
providing hope for those who stray.
Lord, help me be your love today,
displaying grace in every way.
Lord, help me be your Word today,
proclaiming good when all is gray.
—MaryAnn Sundby
SIOUXLAND
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
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Use your abilities to help
Spend a few Hours a day with us
Donate your household goods
Provide lunches - snacks
The rewards are limitless!!
Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with
God and people everywhere from all walks of life,
to develop communities with people in need by
building and renovating houses so there are decent
affordable houses in decent communities in which
every person can experience God’s love and grow
into all that God intends.
Siouxland Habitat is dedicated to promoting
volunteerism for everyone. Our volunteer programs include diverse opportunities for youth, retired seniors, individuals, groups, builders and nonbuilder alike.
Please call 712-255-6244 or email volunteer@siouxlandhabitat.org to schedule a time to
help! Recruit your friends, family and coworkers!
Our organization has plenty of opportunities to
get involved. The time you spend with Siouxland
Habitat will have a lasting and positive impact in
our community.
So what are you waiting for?
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JUSTICE FOR ALL
WORK PROJECTS MINISTRY
Justice For All is planning for the 2014 Jan.Feb. Work Projects Ministry and would love to
have you join one of the teams! The work projects
are wonderful opportunities to serve others but also
to experience and understand God’s Kingdom in
new and important ways! Projects are being
planned in Mexico, Mississippi, & Tennessee
throughout the months of January & February. For
specific locations and dates, check out our website
www.jfa-nwiowa.org; call Pat at 712-476-2804; or
email patvp@jfa-nwiowa.org. There will be an
informational meeting on Monday evening, January 6, 2014 at JFA Ministry Center, 1335 Valley
Dr, Rock Valley, IA at 7:00 p.m. You can sign up
at the informational meeting or by contacting Pat at
JFA. If you are interested in the Mexico trip,
please contact Pat by the end of December.
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Mrs. Heather Sas
Dave Frick
Alan Sandbulte
Mrs. Yaby Doornink
Owen Sandbulte
Warren Valentine
Mrs. Karen Hulstein
The Vernon Sandbulte’s
James Vanden Brink
Mrs. Carrie Van Voorst
Mrs. Barb Punt
The Stan Prins’
Mrs. Chrissy Ebbert
Myrna Schelling
Pete De Jong
Akenna Sandbulte
Jeremy Meendering
Karter Hooyer
Paityn Albert
Mrs. Vicki Vander Lugt
Morgan Rozeboom
Kisara Kooi
Ian Vander Lugt
Mrs. Joanne Moget
Seaton Sandbulte
Bernie Mulder
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Carter De Jong
Howie Klarenbeek
Allen De Jong
Paul Kleyer
Mrs. Kelly Calton
Mrs. Rhonda Haverhals
Mrs. Lois Wichers
Tim Van Donge
Leon Franken
The Todd Van Essen’s
Gene Vander Vliet
Britney Vonk
Les Te Grotenhuis
Colten Smolders
Dan Fedders
Glenn Rozeboom
Nathan Maassen
Tiffany Prins
Mrs. Colleen Bomgaars
Mrs. Muriel Oostra
Mrs. Lori Bates
Mrs. Glenda Van Meeteren
Nicole Post
Tommy Bomgaars
Brady Punt
Henry Sandbulte
Mrs. Dianne Van Ravenswaay
The Kelly Zinnel’s
Mrs. Paula Van Voorst
Tyler Franken
Mrs. Joan Te Grotenhuis
Dan Faber
Jordan Leusink
The Dan Fedders’
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ATLAS of Sioux Center invites you to Harp & Bowl Community Prayer every Thursday evening
from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at First Reformed Church Chapel. Come and go as your schedule allows. For
more details visit www.siouxcenterpandw.blogspot.com.
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Bring your family, neighbors and friends to enjoy a FREE meal together at New Life
Reformed Church on Thurs., January 9, serving from 6:00-7:30 p.m. The meal is free
and open to everyone.
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Adoption Support Meeting. Katelyn’s Fund Orphan Ministry invites you to please join us at 7:00
p.m. on Thursday, January 9, in the Fireside Room of First Reformed Church, Sioux Center. Is This an
Adoption Thing? - guest speaker Tressa Dykstra-Van Voorst. Tressa Dykstra-Van Voorst is a mother of
five and a pediatric nurse practitioner in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at the Sanford Children’s Clinic. She will help families recognize (and discuss the treatment of) developmental concerns
within the context of adoption.
(For answers to the puzzle stop at the church office.)