When I say… “I am a Christian”
by Maya Angelou
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I’m not shouting “I’m clean livin’.”
I’m whispering “I was lost,
Now I’m found and forgiven.”
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I don’t speak of this with pride.
I’m confessing that I stumble
and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I’m not trying to be strong.
I’m professing that I’m weak
And need His strength to carry on.
When I say…”I am a Christian”
I’m not bragging of success.
I’m admitting I have failed
And need God to clean my mess.
When I say…”I am a Christian”
I’m not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
But, God believes I am worth it.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.
When I say…”I am a Christian”
I’m not holier than thou
I’m just a simple sinner
Who received God’s good grace, somehow”
Sunday, June 22, 2014
A joyous welcome to worship on this first official Sunday of summer!
Let’s join creation in praising God.
Today at First
This morning, we welcome Mr. Greg Steggerda from Orange City to
our pulpit. Covenant Life Society will host the coffee fellowship after
the morning service. Join us for coffee & juice in the fellowship hall.
Next week, Rev. Al Honken will lead our worship services.
The Young People will host the coffee fellowship.
Check the Prayer Bulletin for congregational prayer needs.
We have two members serving in the military,
remember them with a letter or card.
(Care Group 4)
(Care Group 3)
SSGT Davey
CPL Blankespoor, Kole J 2/2
505 8th St. NW
14900 Park Central Road
Minot, ND 58703
Thurmont, MD 21788
Greeters
Today am Erv & Gladys Bolkema
pm Harlan & Von Bolkema
June 29 am Lyle & Brenda Bolkema pm Bernie & Gwen Bousema
Nursery - Today am Kristi H., Michelle H., Rachel H. Kenli H.
pm Mark & Ruth Kleinwolterink
June 29 am Becky G., Jen H., Kalie H., Janae W.
pm Keith & Kristin Kleinwolterink
Chr. Ret. Home – Today Gary Doppenberg June 29 John Dykstra
Library - Today Elinor
June 29 Joellen
Offerings - Today Parsonage Remodel; Siouxland Diaconal Conf.
June 29 Minn-Ia-Kota Youth; Alliance Defending Freedom
Pastor Luke & Julie Wynja & family will be on vacation until July 9.
If you have any pastoral concerns, contact your Care Group Elder.
Hearing Impaired Assistance: We offer assistive listening devices
for the hearing impaired. They are located on the narthex table.
Sun.
Mon.
Activities this Week
6:00 PM Evening Worship Service
5:45 AM Men’s Bible Study
First CRC Announcements:
 Our church is responsible for Meals on Wheels in June. June
23-27 C/G # 3 Ken & Kim Hengeveld; June 30 C/G #4 Shane &
Michelle Hoekstra. 4 people needed each day. Pick up food at
Prairie Queen Bakery 11 a.m. Call the chairmen of your group
and tell them what days you are willing to deliver. Those who do
not call their chairmen will be assigned. If you are not available
for the days you are assigned, you are responsible to get a
sub. Call your chairmen to tell them who your sub. is.
 New Church Directory – we hope to print a new church directory
in July. If you have had any changes in the past year, please let
the church office know, so we can update that information in the
new directory. Call and leave a message @ 324-2374 or email us
@ firstcrc@hotmail.com. Thanks!
 The Reflector will be printed this week. Please have all
announcements to the secretary by Wed., June 25.
MINNIKOTA Youth will be joining in the fun at the 1st Annual Hull
Summerfest Teen Night. TEENS – are you up for a Challenge?
Hull Summerfest invites you to gather up your teams for a competition
like none other…”The Hullger Games”- Fri., July 11, 8:30 p.m. in the
open space north of Agropur! There will be obstacles to challenge
your physical strength as well as your mental strength – even some
obstacles to challenge your adventurous spirit! And fantastic prizes
will be awarded for the top 3 teams! Happy the Dog Ministries will be
rocking our faces off while The Pizza Ranch serves up free pizza
after the challenges have been completed! For more info. and to get
your team registered, visit www.hullchamber.org. You won’t want to
miss it – space is limited – so hurry and get your team signed up!!
Cadet Leader Needed - If you are interested or have questions,
contact Merlin De Groot 324-4529.
Sheldon Christian School Announcements:
 SCRIP orders due tomorrow, June 23! Drop your order in the
box on the table, or bring to the SCRIP office at SCS by 9 a.m.

SCS is taking applications for two part-time paraprofessional
positions; one to work with the preschool (8:15–11:30 a.m.,
Mon.–Thur.), and the other with the kindergarten (8:30–12 p.m.,
Tues.–Thur.). Relative training, and/or experience is preferred.
Call the school office 324-2429 for an application or more info.
Community Announcements:
 NW IA Symphony Orchestra Friends Board is sponsoring a
garden tour on June 24 (4-8 p.m.) & June 25 (9 –1 p.m.). Tickets
- $15 or 2/$25. Proceeds go to NISO Student Scholarship Fund.
Tickets at Sioux Center Chamber Office June 23 & 24 and the
morning of June 25. Tickets also available at each garden site.
 Ice Cream Social – Thur., June 26, 7 p.m. at the Christian
Retirement Home in Sheldon. Leroy Mathieu Southern Gospel
Music will perform. Located at the east parking lot, bring lawn
chairs. If rain, it will be moved to the lower level social room.
 Personal Supplies Needed – Folks working through the Loving
Help program are earning vouchers and consistently using them
for personal supplies like hygiene items and household cleaning
supplies. The following items have been requested: Swiffer pads
(wet & dry), Libman mops w/washable pads, lady shavers & large
bottles of mouth wash. If you are able to help, you may drop off
donations at the Love INC office – 611 Park Row, Sheldon.
 The band, Loftland, will be performing on Sat., June 28, at the
Centennial Park in Boyden. The Free Concert will be held 8:30
– 9:30 p.m. Vendors with frozen yogurt, tropical snow, nachos,
popcorn, candy and beverages will be available while supplies
last. Fireworks will follow the concert.
 Hope Haven’s Annual Trail Ride – Sat., June 28, beginning in
Fairview, SD at 10 AM and winding through Big Sioux Bluffs of IA
& SD. Two trail options: experienced & novice levels. The ride
will conclude with a cowboy style meal and prize drawings at the
Harmelink Family Ranch. No entry fee. Riders are encouraged to
request a pledge packet to help raise donations for their ride, to
support the outreach programs of Hope Haven. To register
contact Missy at (712) 476-3174 or www.hopehaven.org.

Your most powerful testimony is how you treat others after
the church service is over.
June 22, 2014
Morning Worship
Mr. Greg Steggerda
9:30 A.M.
June 22, 2014
Evening Worship
Mr. Greg Steggerda
The Prelude:
The Prelude
Opening Service
We Gather to Worship
Call to Worship
Silent Prayer
*Opening Hymn:
*God’s Greeting
*Song of Praise:
Call to Worship
Silent Prayer
*Opening Hymn:
*God’s Greeting
*Song of Praise:
317 “Come, Thou Almighty King”
30 (S) “When We Walk with the Lord”
“Better is One Day”
“Open the Eyes of My Heart”
Service of Confession and Assurance
We Hear God’s Word
God’s Will for Life:
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Song of Gratitude: 480 “O Jesus, I Have Promised”
The Prayer for Illumination
The Scripture Passage: 1 John 2:15-17
The Sermon:
“Binary Choice”
The Prayer of Application
Service of the Word
We Respond in Faith
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading: Judges 6:1-16
Sermon:
“God’s Promise, Our Fear”
Prayer for Application
Service of Dedication
*Song of Dedication: 452 “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”
Congregational Prayer
Offering for Parsonage Remodel
Offertory
*Doxology: 493 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings
Flow”
*Benediction
*Moment of Silent Reflection
The Postlude
* Please stand, if able.
6:00 P.M.
*Song of Dedication: 67 (S) “To God Be the Glory”
The Prayer of Intercession
Offering for Siouxland Diaconal Conference
The Offertory
*Song of Praise:
“You Are Holy”
*The Apostle’s Creed
*The Doxology:
488:1 “Now Blessed Be Jehovah God”
*The Challenge to Grateful Living
*The Benediction
*The Moment of Reflection
The Postlude
* Please stand, if able.
We thank Adam Heynen, Ashley Balt and Kenedie Kats
for leading us in worship this evening.