IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
601 UNION AVENUE, PO BOX 114 SHELDON, IA
February 1, 2015
712-324-4523 E-mail: secretary@immanunelcrc.net Website: www.immanuelcrcsheldon.wordpress.com
THE CHURCH OFFICE is open Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Please have all bulletin and announcement page materials in by
Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m.
a.m.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
SHELDON CHRISTIAN:
 Make plans to join us for Sheldon Christian School's Annual Winter Auction on Friday,
February 27. Come enjoy a pork loin sandwich supper beginning at 5:00 p.m. followed by the
auction starting at 6:30 p.m. We will also have baked goods and promotion items for sale from
3:30-7:30 p.m.
UNITY:
 A team of students from Unity Christian High School will be going to Nicaragua next
summer on a mission trip. They will have a Tip Night at the Sioux Center Pizza Ranch on
Monday, February 2 from 4:45pm-8:30pm. The students going on the trip will be serving you.
 Homecoming 2015 will be held at Unity Christian High School on Friday, February 6. Unity
alumnus from the class of 2005, Sarah Breen Graham, will speak at the chapel at 1:00 p.m.
The Homecoming court will be presented after the speaker. Evening activities, beginning at
3:45 p.m., will include basketball games, presentation of Homecoming royalty, and dance team
performances. All alumni and friends of UCHS are invited to the afternoon and evening
activities.
 Enjoy an evening out - proceeds go to Nicaragua team. If you are looking for a babysitter so
you and your sweetheart can celebrate Valentine's Day, Unity Christian's Nicaragua Trip team
members are offering babysitting services on Saturday, February 14 from 5:00pm-9:00pm in
two locations. You can either bring your kids to Unity in Orange City or to Faith CRC in Sioux
Center. We ask that you RSVP by Thursday, February 12 to Rhonda Van Donge at
rvandonge@unitychristian.net or 441-3722. We will have games planned, activities for the
kids, and pizza for supper. The cost is freewill donation, with the proceeds (minus the pizza for
supper) going toward our trip this summer.
Make your Valentine night special. Our Savior Lutheran Church is offering babysitting for your date
night, February 14 from 6:00 - 8pm. Due to limited space we request that you call Sonja at 712-3249790 for reservations by February 7. Cost: free will donation. Location: 1225 S. 2nd Ave, Sheldon.
All single young adults who enjoy studying the Bible, participating in planned and spur of the
moment events, are invited and welcomed at the next Young Adult Christian Singles event.
Fellowship, food, and fun begins at 7:00pm on Saturday, February 14 at Northwestern Bank in
Orange City. Contact Dave and Renae Vander Schaaf for more information at 712-737-8313 or
suncrest@gmx.com.
One Pastor, Three Prison Churches - If prisons have chaplains, why plant churches behind bars?
Hear Celebration Fellowship’s pastor Andy Hanson ground his answer to this question in one word:
community. Go to www.cbi.tv to watch this week’s Crossroad Connection!
GROUNDWORK: STUDY & MEMORIZATION: Join us as we discuss Psalm 119 and other Bible
passages that show us how spending time in Scripture through study, memorization, and meditation
nurtures our relationship with God. Subscribe for free weekly email notifications at
ListenToGroundwork.com or visit GroundworkOnline.com to find a local radio station or listen now.
KIDS CORNER: MEET GERALD GRIPPAN: Liz and Lucille try to befriend the new kid at school, but
he seems to prefer the iguanas. But when Gerald gets caught throwing eggs at Grandpa’s house, he
is forced to rethink his choice of friends. Follow the Kids Corner adventures of Liz and his pals every
week: subscribe for free at getkidscorner.com. Find more great resources for kids and parents at
kidscorner.net.
Cycle to End Poverty! Registration is now open for the 10th anniversary ride of the Sea to
Sea Bicycle Tour. Join other cyclists this summer for a 6-day ride in Ontario or a 10-day ride in
Alberta and raise money for the fight against poverty. Proceeds will fund ministry by World Renew,
Partners Worldwide, International Justice Mission, and local poverty initiatives in communities along
the route. Volunteers are also urgently needed to assist with both rides. For information or to register,
visit seatosea.org.
FREE WEBINAR - Join us on February 4 when Mike Hogeterp and Mark Charles will present
"Icebergs in History-The Doctrine of Discovery". They will examine how the DoD may have shaped
our relationships with Indigenous Peoples and address key questions: "What is the DoD?" "Why is it
important?" and "What does it have to do with ministry today?" For details and registration for this
free, one-hour event, visit crcna.org/webinars.
Serve Hand-in-Hand with Youth in the Dominican Republic - This summer you can meet collegeage students from the Dominican Republic and serve with them to reach out to local children. From
July 22-August 3, you will present drama, music, sports, and other outreach programs. Visit
crwm.org/volunteer for more information.
SERVE & LEARN IN EGYPT - This unique spring time opportunity to come alongside World
Missions' staff in Cairo, Egypt awaits you from April 27 – May 7/15. You'll help build a rooftop gazebo
at a seminary, meet with and encourage pastors and also visit some amazing churches. Additional
details can be found at www.crwm.org or contact volunteer@crcna.org.
SWAP for YAYAs - Serve With A Purpose in Uganda or Honduras for 4 weeks this summer. SWAP
is more than just a mission trip! It’s a program for youth and young adults (YAYAs age 14 – 24) who
are looking to plan, learn, grow and serve both globally and locally. Do More, Be More with SWAP!
See details at www.worldrenew.net or contact volunteer@crcna.org.