December 2018 Activities and Announcements

Activities

• Tuesday, November 13, 7:00 PM evening Bible study at church. Come join us for Bible study and fellowship. We will study the Gospel of Mark
• Wednesdays, 6:30 PM, GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior) meeting.
• Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Cadets meet.
• For Sunday morning, Pastor Rich is preaching a series on “Advent Voices” in preparation for celebrating Christmas.
• For Sunday evening, Pastor Rich is preaching on the Gospel of Mark.

Other Announcements

• On Tuesday December 25, 2018, the Leighton CRC will join with the Tracy CRC for a joint Christmas day service. The service is 9:30 AM at the Tracy CRC.

 

Week of 12/25 Activities & Announcements

ACTIVITIES

• December 30
  • 2-7 PM – 6th Annual Blood Drive in Memory of Megan Hoogeveen at PCHS
    • Appointments are highly recommended to avoid wait times and to help in the staffing of the event. Appointments can be made by calling LifeServe at 800-287-4903 or Mike Hoogeveen at 641-780-7043, online at http://www.lifeservebloodcenter.org, or the events page at http://www.meganslegecy.org. Walk-ins are also welcome. Free t-shirts available to all who donate. Help us celebrate what would have been Megan’s 24th birthday by giving the gift of life with your blood donation. After donation birthday cupcakes will be provided by Vander Ploeg Bakery.
• January 1
  • HAPPY NEW YEAR!
  • 8:45 AM – Morning Worship with the installation of Elders and Deacons led by Pastor Kyle Dieleman
    • Offering: LCRC Covenantal Plan
    • Coffee Time: Group 3
  • 6 PM – Evening Worship at Leighton CRC led by Pastor Kyle Dieleman

UPCOMING EVENTS

• January 14
  • The Distinctively Healthy Church from the CRC Connections Project at Crossroads Fellowship in Des Moines
    • You are invited to a one day learning event focused on helping your church find unique yet practical ideas that can bring health and growth to your congregation. This event is put on by the newly formed CRC Connections Project aimed at supporting the local church by connecting them to resources and to each other. We will be hosted by Crossroads Fellowship in Des Moines, IA on January 14. Keynote speaker is Rev. Chris DeVos from Ridder Church Renewal. This event is for church members and pastors alike. There is a $35 individual registration fee ($25 individual with group of 4) and includes lunch and materials. Hotel rooms are available, but will need to register by December 30 for reduced rate. All other registations are needed by January 10. For more information or with questions, email Trudy Ash (tash@crcna.org).

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

• If you’ve considered making profession of faith, now is a great time! Contact Pastor Kyle for an introduction to the process and some brief preparation.
• If you have not yet responded to the PCHS Annual Financial Drive please prayerfully consider giving a gift by December 31 and help to provide Christ-centered learning for our covenant young people. Donations are tax-deductible and can be dropped off or mailed to 300 Eagle Lane, Pella.
• Thank you so much for the prayers and support that you give to Back to God Ministries International. Because of faithful friends like you, we can continue to share the Gospel around the world in 10 major languages, reaching nearly every nation in the world. We remain committed to disciplining people and strengthening the church. We use all kinds of media to reach people with the Good News of Jesus Christ. While we still use radio, television, and printed materials like the ‘Today’ Devotional, we are also using all kinds of new technologies too, like websites, blogs, podcasts, and Facebook. Thank you for your prayers and support!
• Thank you for coming Christmas Caroling. You made everyone happy at Vriendschap, and made memories for us. We wish you all a Merry Christmas, and a blessed New Year 2017. Thanks for remembering us in the past year. -Wilbur & Marilyn

Week of 12/18 Activities & Announcements

ACTIVITIES

• December 25
  • MERRY CHRISTMAS!
  • 8:45 AM – Morning Worship led by Pastor Kyle Dieleman
    • Offering: Back to God Hour
    • No Fellowship Coffee
  • Let’s get together for Christmas lunch! If you have nowhere to go for lunch on Christmas day, talk to Henry or Twylah (641-780-1086).
  • 6 PM – Evening Worship at Calvary CRC in Pella

UPCOMING EVENTS

• December 30
  • 2-7 PM – 6th Annual Blood Drive in Memory of Megan Hoogeveen at PCHS
    • Appointments are highly recommended to avoid wait times and to help in the staffing of the event. Appointments can be made by calling LifeServe at 800-287-4903 or Mike Hoogeveen at 641-780-7043, online at http://www.lifeservebloodcenter.org, or the events page at http://www.meganslegecy.org. Walk-ins are also welcome. Free t-shirts available to all who donate. Help us celebrate what would have been Megan’s 24th birthday by giving the gift of life with your blood donation. After donation birthday cupcakes will be provided by Vander Ploeg Bakery.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

• If you’ve considered making profession of faith, now is a great time! Contact Pastor Kyle for an introduction to the process and some brief preparation.
• If you have not yet responded to the PCHS Annual Financial Drive please prayerfully consider giving a gift by December 31 and help to provide Christ-centered learning for our covenant young people. Donations are tax-deductible and can be dropped off or mailed to 300 Eagle Lane, Pella.

Week of 12/11 Activities & Announcements

ACTIVITIES

• December 12
  • 7 PM – Council Meeting
• December 13
  • 7 PM – Pella Christian High School Music Concert at Vermeer Auditorium at PCHS
    • The PCHS Music Department invites you to join them for an evening of music focused on the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The concert will present the message of Christmas in word and song centered on the theme “Hallelujah, Christ is Born”. Please join us for an evening filled with the musical joy recognized as part of the Christmas season.
• December 14
  • 6:30 PM – GEMS & Cadets – Christmas Caroling
• December 15
  • 9:30 AM – Mary of Bethany Bible Study at Leona’s home
• December 18
  • 8:45 AM – Morning Worship led by Pastor Kyle Dieleman
    • Offering: LCRC Covenantal Plan
    • Fellowship Coffee: Group 2
  • 10:00 AM – Coffee Fellowship Time
  • 6 PM – Christmas Program/Candlelight Service at Tracy CRC

UPCOMING EVENTS

• December 30
  • 2-7 PM – 6th Annual Blood Drive in Memory of Megan Hoogeveen at PCHS
    • Appointments are highly recommended to avoid wait times and to help in the staffing of the event. Appointments can be made by calling LifeServe at 800-287-4903 or Mike Hoogeveen at 641-780-7043, online at http://www.lifeservebloodcenter.org, or the events page at http://www.meganslegecy.org. Walk-ins are also welcome. Free t-shirts available to all who donate. Help us celebrate what would have been Megan’s 24th birthday by giving the gift of life with your blood donation. After donation birthday cupcakes will be provided by Vander Ploeg Bakery.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

• If you’ve considered making profession of faith, now is a great time! Contact Pastor Kyle for an introduction to the process and some brief preparation.

Week of 12/4 Activities & Announcements

ACTIVITIES

• December 6
  • 6 PM – Festival of Tables at Ebenezer Reformed Church
    • We will plan to begin at 6 PM this year and eat at 6:15. Our program is the Pella Children’s Choir directed by Joe Tangen. Due to the age of the children, we want them to be able to complete their performance early. Tickets are $10 and are available from Andrea Dieleman or Donna Bogaard.
• December 7
  • 6:30 PM – GEMS – Craft Night, Word: Shepherd
  • 6:30 PM – Cadets
• December 10
  • 5-7 PM – Leighton Lions Club Supper at Leighton CRC
    • A soup/sandwich/dessert supper will be held with free will donations for the P.E.T. Industry. This evening includes the Lighting Contest in Leighton and the open house at the P.E.T. Shop in the old school house on Eaton Street. Invite your friends and families for this evening of fun and fellowship in preparation for Christmas.
• December 11
  • 8:45 AM – Morning Worship with a celebration of the Lord’s Supper led by Pastor Kyle Dieleman
    • Offering: Bethany Christian Services
    • Fellowship Coffee: Group 1
  • 10:00 AM – Coffee Fellowship Time, Sunday School & Catechism
  • 4 PM – Christmas Caroling
  • 6 PM – Evening Worship led by Pastor Kyle Dieleman at Tracy CRC

UPCOMING EVENTS

• December 11
  • 8:45 AM – The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated
  • 4 PM – Christmas Caroling
  • 6 PM – Ebenezer Praise Ringers Bell Choir at Ebenezer Reformed Church
    • Com join us for an evening of ringing and singing many of your favorite Christmas Carols.
• December 13
  • 7 PM – Pella Christian High School Music Concert at Vermeer Auditorium at PCHS
    • The PCHS Music Department invites you to join them for an evening of music focused on the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The concert will present the message of Christmas in word and song centered on the theme “Hallelujah, Christ is Born”. Please join us for an evening filled with the musical joy recognized as part of the Christmas season.
• December 18
  • 6 PM – Christmas Program/Candlelight Service held at Tracy CRC
• December 30
  • 2-7 PM – 6th Annual Blood Drive in Memory of Megan Hoogeveen at PCHS
    • Appointments are highly recommended to avoid wait times and to help in the staffing of the event. Appointments can be made by calling LifeServe at 800-287-4903 or Mike Hoogeveen at 641-780-7043, online at http://www.lifeservebloodcenter.org, or the events page at http://www.meganslegecy.org. Walk-ins are also welcome. Free t-shirts available to all who donate. Help us celebrate what would have been Megan’s 24th birthday by giving the gift of life with your blood donation. After donation birthday cupcakes will be provided by Vander Ploeg Bakery.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

• If you’ve considered making profession of faith, now is a great time! Contact Pastor Kyle for an introduction to the process and some brief preparation.
• The PCHS Annual Financial Drive is currently underway. If you have not yet responded, please consider prayerfully how you may help to provide Christ-centered learning for our covenant young people.

Week of 11/27 Activities & Announcements

ACTIVITIES

• November 30
  • 6:30 PM – GEMS – Badge Work, Word: Peace
  • 6:30 PM – Cadets
• December 1
  • 12 PM – Storybook Christmas Festival in Oskaloosa
• December 3
  • 8 AM-12 PM – Oskaloosa Christian Bake Sale in the school gym (725 North E Street)
    • Do your holiday baking the easy way and enjoy cinnamon rolls while you shop!
  • Bluegrass & BBQ at Pella Christian High School
    • Bluegrass & BBQ is set to be a FUN, toe-tapping evening. You will enjoy a BBQ dinner and your toes will tap as you listen to the banjo picking and sweet harmonies by the Petersens, a Family Bluegrass Band from Branson! Bluegrass and BBQ is a fundraiser for the PCHS Band Trip in April 2017 to the Dordt Band Festival and Omaha. Tickets are available for $25 on the band website band.pellachristian.net or the high school office.
• December 4
  • 8:45 AM – Morning Worship led by Pastor Kyle Dieleman
    • Offering: LCRC Covenantal Plan
    • Fellowship Coffee: Group 5
  • 9:45 AM – Congregational Meeting will be held immediately following the service
  • 10:00 AM – Coffee Fellowship Time, Sunday School & Catechism
  • 6 PM – Evening Worship led by Pastor Kyle Dieleman at Tracy CRC
  • 7:30 PM – High School Christmas Party at Leighton CRC parsonage
    • We’ll eat pizza and Christmas goodies. Please bring a white-elephant gift to exchange (not more than $5).

UPCOMING EVENTS

• December 6
  • 6 PM – Festival of Tables at Ebenezer Reformed Church
    • We will plan to begin at 6 PM this year and eat at 6:15. Our program is the Pella Children’s Choir directed by Joe Tangen. Due to the age of the children, we want them to be able to complete their performance early. Tickets are $10 and are available from Andrea Dieleman or Donna Bogaard.
• December 11
  • 8:45 AM – The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated
  • 4 PM – Christmas Caroling
  • 6 PM – Ebenezer Praise Ringers Bell Choir at Ebenezer Reformed Church
    • Com join us for an evening of ringing and singing many of your favorite Christmas Carols.
• December 18
  • 6 PM – Christmas Program/Candlelight Service held at Tracy CRC

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

• If you’ve considered making profession of faith, now is a great time! Contact Pastor Kyle for an introduction to the process and some brief preparation.
• The PCHS Annual Financial Drive is currently underway. If you have not yet responded, please consider prayerfully how you may help to provide Christ-centered learning for our covenant young people.

Week of 11/20 Activities & Announements

ACTIVITIES

• November 23
  • No GEMS or Cadets
• November 24
  • 9:30 AM – Thanksgiving Day Worship at Leighton CRC
    • Offering: Thanksgiving Envelopes
• November 27
  • 8:45 AM – Morning Worship led by Pastor Kyle Dieleman
    • Offering: Gideons
    • Fellowship Coffee: Group 4
  • 10:00 AM – Coffee Fellowship Time, Sunday School & Catechism
  • 6 PM – Evening Worship led by Pastor Kyle Dieleman

UPCOMING EVENTS

• December 3
  • Bluegrass & BBQ at Pella Christian High School
    • Bluegrass & BBQ is set to be a FUN, toe-tapping evening. You will enjoy a BBQ dinner and your toes will tap as you listen to the banjo picking and sweet harmonies by the Petersens, a Family Bluegrass Band from Branson! Bluegrass and BBQ is a fundraiser for the PCHS Band Trip in April 2017 to the Dordt Band Festival and Omaha. Tickets are available for $25 on the band website band.pellachristian.net or the high school office.
• December 4
  • 9:45 AM – Congregational Meeting immediately following the morning worship service
  • 7:30 PM – High School Christmas Party at Leighton CRC Parsonage
• December 6
  • 6 PM – Festival of Tables at Ebenezer Reformed Church
    • We will plan to begin at 6 PM this year and eat at 6:15. Our program is the Pella Children’s Choir directed by Joe Tangen. Due to the age of the children, we want them to be able to complete their performance early. Tickets are $10 and are available from Andrea Dieleman or Donna Bogaard.
• December 11
  • 8:45 AM – The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated
  • 6 PM – Ebenezer Praise Ringers Bell Choir at Ebenezer Reformed Church
    • Com join us for an evening of ringing and singing many of your favorite Christmas Carols.
• December 18
  • 6 PM – Christmas Program/Candlelight Service held at Tracy CRC

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

• If you’ve considered making profession of faith, now is a great time! Contact Pastor Kyle for an introduction to the process and some brief preparation.
• Poinsettia Orders: As is tradition, the PCHS Music Department will be selling poinsettias for this holiday season. Order forms are available from any PCHS band or choir student and in the school office. Five different colors are available at a cost of $12.50 per plant. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, November 22 and picked up on Monday, November 28, between 2-5 PM.
• It is time for the Annual Financial Drive for Pella Christian High School. The purpose of this drive is to support the general fund of the school. The goal for this year’s drive is $75,000. We are asking you to prayerfully consider a gift to the school by December 31. You should have received or will soon receive a letter either via postal mail or at church explaining the drive. Donation can be sent directly to the school office at 300 Eagle Lane or given to any board member. Thank you for your ongoing support of the mission of PCHS.

Week of 11/13 Activities & Announcements

ACTIVITIES

• November 14
  • 7 PM – Council Meeting
• November 15
  • 7 PM – Little Hawkeye Choral Festival at Oskaloosa Community High School
    • The Pella Christian High Concert Choir will be one of eight choirs featured at this year’s Little Hawkeye Conference Choral Festival Concert. A mass choir made up of all seven choirs as well as the individual choirs will perform. Come and support our high school musicians and enjoy an evening of fine choral music.
• November 16
  • 5-7 PM – Tracy GEMS Turkey Supper at Tracy CRC
    • Come enjoy great food and support the Tracy GEMS club.
  • 5-7 PM – Dad’s Belgium Waffle Supper at 1st Christian Reformed Church (815 N. 11th St., Oskaloosa)
    • Plan now to attend the Ignite (youth group) fundraiser. You’ll enjoy all-you-can-eat malted Belgian waffles, nine flavors of syrup, whipped cream and butter toppings, sausages and drink. Dine in or carry out boxes available. Free will donation. Invite your family, a friend or neighbor and enjoy the evening out.
  • 6:30 PM – GEMS, Bible Lesson, word: Fathom
  • 6:30 PM – Cadets
• November 20
  • 8:45 AM – Morning Worship led by Pastor Kyle Dieleman
    • Offering: LCRC Covenantal Plan
    • Fellowship Coffee: Group 3
  • 10:00 AM – Coffee Fellowship Time, Sunday School & Catechism
  • 6 PM – Evening Worship led by Pastor Kyle Dieleman

UPCOMING EVENTS

• December 3
  • Bluegrass & BBQ at Pella Christian High School
    • Bluegrass & BBQ is set to be a FUN, toe-tapping evening. You will enjoy a BBQ dinner and your toes will tap as you listen to the banjo picking and sweet harmonies by the Petersens, a Family Bluegrass Band from Branson! Bluegrass and BBQ is a fundraiser for the PCHS Band Trip in April 2017 to the Dordt Band Festival and Omaha. Tickets are available for $25 on the band website band.pellachristian.net or the high school office.
• December 6
  • 6 PM – Festival of Tables at Ebenezer Reformed Church
    • We will plan to begin at 6 PM this year and eat at 6:15. Our program is the Pella Children’s Choir directed by Joe Tangen. Due to the age of the children, we want them to be able to complete their performance early. Tickets will go on sale soon for $10. I will have a ticket sale date soon. Tickets can be purchased ahead or at the door.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

• If you’ve considered making profession of faith, now is a great time! Contact Pastor Kyle for an introduction to the process and some brief preparation.
• Poinsettia Orders: As is tradition, the PCHS Music Department will be selling poinsettias for this holiday season. Order forms are available from any PCHS band or choir student and in the school office. Five different colors are available at a cost of $12.50 per plant. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, November 22 and picked up on Monday, November 28, between 2-5 PM.
• It is time for the Annual Financial Drive for Pella Christian High School. The purpose of this drive is to support the general fund of the school. The goal for this year’s drive is $75,000. We are asking you to prayerfully consider a gift to the school by December 31. You will receive a letter soon explaining the drive. Thank you in advance for your faithful support of the mission of PCHS.

Week of 11/6 Activities & Announcements

ACTIVITIES

• November 7
  • 7-8 PM – Holiday Grief presentation with speaker Lynn Ochiltree at St. Mary’s Parish Center (301 High Avenue E.) in Oskaloosa
    • You are invited to attend a presentation entitled “Holiday Grief”. This program is for anyone who has had a death, and those care givers who offer support to the bereaved. Lynn Ochiltree will be the presenter. Lynn will discuss how grief impacts daily life; discuss coping skills to utilize during the Holidays; and identify why grief seems more intense during the Holidays. The program is sponsored by the Bates Funeral Chapel. The program is free of charge and open to the public. There will be refreshments following. C.E.U.’s offered. For further information or questions, contact Bates Funeral Chapel at 673-7366.
• November 9
  • 6:30 PM – GEMS, Badge Work, word: Excellent
  • 6:30 PM – Cadets
• November 13
  • 8:45 AM – Morning Worship led by Pastor Kyle Dieleman
    • Offering: Pella Pro Life
    • Fellowship Coffee: Group 2
  • 10:00 AM – Coffee Fellowship Time, Sunday School & Catechism
  • 6 PM – Evening Worship led by Pastor Kyle Dieleman
  • 6-8 PM – Healing Prayer Event: Reclaiming Our Godly Sexuality at Third Church in Pella
    • Our sexuality is a beautiful gift from God that the “thief” is intent upon destroying. But, we believe that the healing power of the Holy Spirit can reclaim this gift and bring amazing “fullness of life” that God intends. We have invited Aaron and Nicole Baart to teach about reclaiming our Godly sexuality. There will also be an extended time of healing prayer. No registration necessary. Childcare will be available for birth-5th grade. For more information visit trcpella.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• November 16
  • 5-7 PM – Dad’s Belgium Waffle Supper at 1st Christian Reformed Church (815 N. 11th St., Oskaloosa)
    • Plan now to attend the Ignite (youth group) fundraiser. You’ll enjoy all-you-can-eat malted Belgian waffles, nine flavors of syrup, whipped cream and butter toppings, sausages and drink. Dine in or carry out boxes available. Free will donation. Invite your family, a friend or neighbor and enjoy the evening out.
• December 3
  • Bluegrass & BBQ at Pella Christian High School
    • Bluegrass & BBQ is set to be a FUN, toe-tapping evening. You will enjoy a BBQ dinner and your toes will tap as you listen to the banjo picking and sweet harmonies by the Petersens, a Family Bluegrass Band from Branson! Bluegrass and BBQ is a fundraiser for the PCHS Band Trip in April 2017 to the Dordt Band Festival and Omaha. Tickets are available for $25 on the band website band.pellachristian.net or the high school office.
• December 6
  • 6 PM – Festival of Tables at Ebenezer Reformed Church
    • We will plan to begin at 6 PM this year and eat at 6:15. Our program is the Pella Children’s Choir directed by Joe Tangen. Due to the age of the children, we want them to be able to complete their performance early. Tickets will go on sale soon for $10. I will have a ticket sale date soon. Tickets can be purchased ahead or at the door.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Thank you for your offering to the New Life Prison Community! God is on the move behind the walls and is actively seeking the lost. In 2016, 33 men were baptized and 6 made profession of faith. Please continue to pray for us as we’re engaged in a spiritual battle. We are so grateful for all your support! Pastor Rick and Rose Admiraal- New Life Prison Community
• If you’ve considered making profession of faith, now is a great time! Contact Pastor Kyle for an introduction to the process and some brief preparation.
• Oskaloosa Christian School is looking to fill 2 aide positions:
  • 7th Grade Student Aide: This position will involve working with a 7th grade student for about 25 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
  • Lower Elementary Aide: This position will involve working across a number of classrooms in our lower elementary school for about 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
  • A teaching certificate is not needed for either position, but a love for kids and a desire to help them learn and grow in the Lord is required. If you or anyone you know is interested in these positions, application forms are available on our website (www.oskaloosachristian.net) or in our school office. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Venema at joevenema@gmail.com or call him at school at 641-672-2174.
• Franklinton, Louisiana Needs Help! The area had flood damage recently, World Renew will have a work/mission trip January 7-14, 2017 to do reconstruction in homes. We need your response by December 3, 2016 because there is now additional paperwork that needs to be completed 4-5 weeks prior to leaving. Once the additional forms are completed, they are good for 5 years. Please contact Harold Van Wyk at haroldtwyla@yahoo.com or phone 641-891-2038.
• Do you want to maximize the impact of the resources God has entrusted to you? Regardless of the size of your estate, your age or stage in life, Jim Prichard, a Christian attorney from Barnabas Foundation, will show you how. As a member of our congregation, a confidential Estate Planning consultation is offered to you at no charge and with no obligation. Jim Prichard will be meeting with Christian families in our area from November 7-9, 2016. Just call Deb Harder at Barnabas Foundation toll-free at 888-448-3040 or you may call or email Devin Reimer at (515) 229-7462 or devin@focus50capital.com to schedule a conversation with Jim. To help you get started, you may also request a free special report titled “Top 10 Estate Planning Mistakes or Misconceptions” by simply sending an email request with “Top 10” in the subject line to info@barnabasfoundation.com.

Week of 10/30 Activities & Announcements

ACTIVITIES

• November 2
  • 6:30 PM – GEMS, Togetherness Night, word: Deeds
  • 6:30 PM – Cadets
• November 5-6
  • Pella Iowa Southern Gospel Weekend at PCHS Vermeer Auditorium
    • This event, hosted by Tom & Cindy Drost, will include the following three concerts…(1) The Hoppers/Hopper Brothers 2.0 – Saturday, Nov. 5 at 1 PM…(2) The Greatest Hits Tour [Michael English, The Nelons & Jeff Stice] – Saturday, Nov. 5 at 7 PM…(3) The Triumphant Quartet – Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 PM. You may purchase a combo ticket to attend all three concerts for only $50, or you may purchase individual tickets to attend just one or two concerts. Call Cindy at 641-660-0443 for more details and to order your “reserved seating” tickets. For more information visit http://www.IowaSouthernGospel.com.
• November 6
  • 8:45 AM – Morning Worship led by Pastor Kyle Dieleman
    • Offering: LCRC Covenantal Plan
    • Fellowship Coffee: Group 1
  • 10:00 AM – Coffee Fellowship Time, Sunday School & Catechism
  • 6 PM – Sharon Bethel Quartet Concert at Ebenezer Reformed Church
    • The Sharon Bethel Quartet is an all male southern gospel a cappella quartet that loves to sing the new as well as the old gospel quartet music. Refreshments to follow. (No evening service at Leighton CRC.)

UPCOMING EVENTS

• November 16
  • 5-7 PM – Dad’s Belgium Waffle Supper at 1st Christian Reformed Church (815 N. 11th St., Oskaloosa)
    • Sponsored by Ignite (Youth Group)
• December 3
  • Bluegrass & BBQ at Pella Christian High School
    • Bluegrass & BBQ is set to be a FUN, toe-tapping evening. You will enjoy a BBQ dinner and your toes will tap as you listen to the banjo picking and sweet harmonies by the Petersens, a Family Bluegrass Band from Branson! Bluegrass and BBQ is a fundraiser for the PCHS Band Trip in April 2017 to the Dordt Band Festival and Omaha. Tickets are available for $25 on the band website band.pellachristian.net or the high school office.
• December 6
  • 6 PM – Festival of Tables at Ebenezer Reformed Church
    • We will plan to begin at 6 PM this year and eat at 6:15. Our program is the Pella Children’s Choir directed by Joe Tangen. Due to the age of the children, we want them to be able to complete their performance early. Tickets will go on sale soon for $10. I will have a ticket sale date soon. Tickets can be purchased ahead or at the door. Thank you, Gloria Bartlett (Secretary for Women’s Council)

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

• If you’ve considered making profession of faith, now is a great time! Contact Pastor Kyle for an introduction to the process and some brief preparation.
• Oskaloosa Christian School is looking to fill 2 aide positions:
  • 7th Grade Student Aide: This position will involve working with a 7th grade student for about 25 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
  • Lower Elementary Aide: This position will involve working across a number of classrooms in our lower elementary school for about 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
  • A teaching certificate is not needed for either position, but a love for kids and a desire to help them learn and grow in the Lord is required. If you or anyone you know is interested in these positions, application forms are available on our website (www.oskaloosachristian.net) or in our school office. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Venema at joevenema@gmail.com or call him at school at 641-672-2174.
• Franklinton, Louisiana Needs Help! The area had flood damage recently, World Renew will have a work/mission trip January 7-14, 2017 to do reconstruction in homes. We need your response by December 3, 2016 because there is now additional paperwork that needs to be completed 4-5 weeks prior to leaving. Once the additional forms are completed, they are good for 5 years. Please contact Harold Van Wyk at haroldtwyla@yahoo.com or phone 641-891-2038.
• Do you want to maximize the impact of the resources God has entrusted to you? Regardless of the size of your estate, your age or stage in life, Jim Prichard, a Christian attorney from Barnabas Foundation, will show you how. As a member of our congregation, a confidential Estate Planning consultation is offered to you at no charge and with no obligation. Jim Prichard will be meeting with Christian families in our area from November 7-9, 2016. Just call Deb Harder at Barnabas Foundation toll-free at 888-448-3040 or you may call or email Devin Reimer at (515) 229-7462 or devin@focus50capital.com to schedule a conversation with Jim. To help you get started, you may also request a free special report titled “Top 10 Estate Planning Mistakes or Misconceptions” by simply sending an email request with “Top 10” in the subject line to info@barnabasfoundation.com.