PRAYER CLOSET • CADETS are finishing up their annual Sumas Camporee today. Please pray for safety and that the Holy Spirit will move in the camp among the Cadets' and counselors’ hearts. • HARV V (son of Mick & Lena Marie) will have Whipple Surgery for pancreatic cancer this week Friday, August 3. • TINA D is recovering from knee surgery she has this past week. • BURT K continues to deal with an irregular heartbeat. Pray that his heart function returns to a normal rhythm with the use of medication. • RUTH K is undergoing treatment for her cancer. • JOHANNA R has returned home after some time in rehab. • CASCADE CHRISTIAN HOME RESIDENT: Amy B • CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE RESIDENTS: Mary K, Carl F, Adrietta S, Julia S, Joanne V • LYNDEN MANOR RESIDENTS: Edie M, Evelyn & Kristi N, Henrietta N, Gerrit P, Maggie S, Shirley S, Albert V, Cora V • MEADOW GREENS RESIDENTS: Dennis B, Jennie B, Grace H, Nellie H, Andy V • ORCHARD PARK RESIDENTS: Eleanor & Carol Z • GARY & MARY are in East Asia through August 15 to do member care for members who are engaged in frontier outreach. • DENNIS & JEANNE J moved this past week to Singapore to coach the Singapore National Volleyball teams. • REMEMBER OUR FIRST CRC MISSIONARIES: Jeff & Melissa Ray & Angie Steve & Sandy Gary & Mary Memli & Luiza Al & Julie Tim & Charlene Eric & Penny Mitchell & Rochelle Chuck John & Jean Ken & Chris
CHURCH FAMILY Birthday greetings to Julia S who celebrates her 95th birthday on August 1 and Ron S who celebrates his 81st birthday on August 1. Thank you to the Fellowship Team for organizing, setting up, and supplying food for the church picnic. Also, thank you to the Potato Salad Ladies for their gift of potato salad, the Berendsens’ for the BBQ pork and hot dogs, Roosma Family for the Kids Candy Hunt, and many more who helped run games and donated items. And a special thank you to all the guests who came out to make the church picnic a great success.
ANNOUNCEMENTS • GUEST PASTOR PAUL H VISITING TODAY: We welcome back former pastor at First CRC, Pastor Paul H to the pulpit for the morning and evening worship services today. We also welcome back Ruth as our guest organist today. • DEACONS: We will be meeting on Monday, July 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Room. • PIZZA TUESDAYS FOR STUDENTS: Students (7th-12th grade and college) and Leaders, join us for Pizza Lunch this week Tuesday, July 31 at noon in the Loft. For more information, contact Dan H. • PLAYING & PRAYING IN THE PARK – AUGUST 1: Women's Bible Study hosts "Playing & Praying in the Park” this summer. Join us for a time of fellowship and fun at Star/Pioneer Park in Ferndale on Wednesday, August 1 at 10:00 a.m. If you plan to attend, RSVP to Stephanie R. • HYMN SING & ICE CREAM SOCIAL – AUGUST 2: Lynden Choral Society is celebrating its 100th anniversary with an evening of singing wonderful hymns followed by an ice cream social. The Sunrise Gospel Quartet will provide special music for the event on Thursday, August 2 at First CRC. A free will offering will be taken to raise funds for the Lynden Choral Society. For more information, please contact Julie at 360-354-2672 or
[email protected]. • SERVE REFLECTION NIGHT – AUGUST 9: Reflection night will be on Thursday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Loft. This is an opportunity to share what went well at SERVE and areas of weakness that can be improved upon. If you have any question, please contact Dan H. ** SERVE REFLECTION FORMS – Please remember to turn your reflection forms into Dan Houston at your earliest convenience.
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE Sunday, July 29, 2018 Bus Driver: Nursery Baby: Toddler: Floater: PM: Greeters: Welcome: Ushers:
Bryan A Megan P, Megan S, Taryn B Kara H, Kim R, Isaac V Pam R Bev H, Coni H Ed & Ethel V, Gene & Linda T Mike & Michelle S Craig G, Ken H, Linsey H, Doug H Sound: Rick B Video: Jeff K Flowers: Meredith Z Music AM: Ruth H, Nancy Z PM: Ruth H, Nancy Z Coffee: Alan & Pat D, Arlene V, Brian K, Nikki B Cookies: Arlene V, Jodi V, Kathryn V, Ria V
Sunday, August 5, 2018 Bus Driver: Nursery Baby: Toddler: Floater: PM: Greeters: Welcome: Ushers: Sound: Video: Flowers: Music AM: PM: Coffee: Cookies:
Willie A Jill M, Stephanie R, Leah B Susan B, Debbie S, Coleson B Nelda S Gail A, Nicole B Lee & Shelly V, Dan & Sandi V Dan & Gail B Len H, Rich H, Ken R, Dan R Jed S Kaelan K Jan B Sharon A, Mike S Nancy Z Galen & Candace L Kelli V, Amy V, Ada V, Nelly V
Church Building Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Saturday Doors Unlocked: north office, east library, basement kitchen, and west side of Ed. Building Church Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Monday – Friday
First Christian Reformed Church Lynden, Washington Sunday, July 29 10:30 Worship Service ~ Paul H Message: Eruptive Disruptive Christianity Scripture: Acts 10:37-48; John 15:9-17; Psalm 98 Offering: Mission and Outreach Fund 11:45 Fellowship Time on the church lawn or in the church basement (weather dependent) 6:00 Worship Service ~ Paul H Message: Legacy Parenting Scripture: II Timothy 1:3-7; Luke 17:5-10; Psalm 95:1-7 Offering: Mission and Outreach Fund Monday, July 30 7:00 Deacons Meet in the Council Room Tuesday, July 31 12:00 Pizza Lunch for Students in the Loft Wednesday, August 1 10:00 Playing & Praying at Star Park in Ferndale Thursday, August 2 7:00 Lynden Choral Hymn Sing and Ice Cream Social Sunday, August 5 10:30 Worship Service ~ Robert W Sacrament of Baptism of Ivy G Message: Peter’s Second Sermon Scripture: Acts 3:11-26 Offering: Christian School Tuition Assistance 11:45 Fellowship Time on the church lawn or in the church basement (weather dependent) 6:00 Worship Service ~ Robert W Message: Things Hard to Understand Scripture: II Peter 3:14-18 Offering: Christian School Tuition Assistance
