This Week

Tues Men’s Bible Study 6 am Wed Ladies Aid 2 pm Serve: Marge; Prayer: Florence

GEMS 6:30 pm JAM at Bunde CRC 7 pm Council 7:30 pm Next Sunday

10:00 AM Morning Worship – Baptism 5:30 PM Evening Worship

Offerings: AM – General PM – Missions Ministry Servers: 2/5 AM Accompanist: Tami Greenwaldt PM Accompanist: Cindy Ammermann AM Power Point: Karisa Wubben Sound: Jason Taatjes AM Video: Tyler Wubben AM Nursery: Mary Taatjes, Gage TeBrake, Isaiah Bothof Ushers: Terry Ahrenholz & Brad Greenwaldt AM Greeters: Clyde & Tammy Slagter (E) Tim & Joan Stutelberg (W)

WE WORSHIP AND PRAISE OUR GOD

Welcome to our Worship Service at Raymond Christian Reformed Church. Anyone desiring spiritual counseling or experiencing a family crisis, please contact the pastor or an elder at any time. There is a nursery in the West hallway with attendants present for childcare. Please sign in and out your child. If you are needed in the nursery, your child’s number will appear on the power point screen.

Offerings: AM – General PM – Missions Ministry Servers: 1/29 AM Accompanist: Emma Bonnema PM Accompanist: Kendra Ahrenholz AM Power Point: Ashley Roelofs Sound: Micah Groen AM Video: Levi Post AM Nursery: Kendra Ahrenholz, Melanie Beerman, Aanya Bothof Ushers: Jon Setrum and Bennett Bonnema AM Greeters: Jon & Emily Setrum (E) Merle & Char Sietsema (W)

Sunday School Teacher’s Meeting immediately following the morning

Worship Service today.

WE CARE ABOUT OUR CHURCH FAMILY Prayers & Praises

Lanne & Lori Roelofs – Timely, final process to bring their little girl home to her forever family.

Continuing health concerns & recovery: Fred Grussing, Bill Goeman, Darlene Gerdes, Lyla Hoogeveen, Cindy Mithun, Camie Fernholz, George Parker, Randy Slagter, Jeff Brown and Crystal Erickson.

Condolences to Wilma Boonstra in the death of her husband, Stanley, on Friday, January 13th.

Prayer for our shut-ins, as well as others not mentioned in our church family who struggle with physical, mental, or spiritual needs.

Baby Shower for Vivian James Feikema, daughter of Clark and

Megan Feikema, will be held on Sat., Feb. 4th from 9:30-11:00 am. in the Fellowship Hall. EXTENTION: The Hospitality Committee is requesting pictures, stories and memories of the past 10 years with Pastor John, Niki, and family. Pictures of Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals, Profession of Faith, etc. Items must be submitted no later than Sun., Feb. 5th. Memories and photos can be delivered to Lexi Wubben at scottandlexi@frontiernet.net or in her church mailbox. Annual Day of Encouragement will be held on Sat., Feb. 4th at Dordt College. A variety of speakers will cover topics including shepherding, parenting, worship, tech media, youth, preaching and more. Speakers are focused on motivating church members in every role in the church. Brochures located on the Narthex table. Are you missing a white Roaster which was donated for use during the GEMS Soup and Pie Supper in November? If so, please pick it up in the kitchen.

Alena Bothof is in need of people willing to help her with transportation starting on Wed., Feb. 22nd. (Rides include: from work to home (Mon., Tues., and Fri., evenings) and to church and home on Sunday’s.) If you are willing to help, leave your name and phone number on the sign up on the Narthex Cabinet.

Are you up for an adventure? Come along with us as a JAM leader and see what God desires to teach you and the JAM students this summer about Himself as we attend Colorado Challenge, June 17 - 25. Please talk with Garrett about details. Volunteer Opportunity: Do you have 8-10 friends who would be interested in helping pack meals for the MACCRAY MACPAC program? The MACPAC program is a confidential meal program to help individuals who do not have access to food on the weekends. The packaging is done at MACCRAY West at 4:15/4:30 and takes 45 minutes. The dates available to package are: February 14 and 28, March 14, April 11 and 25, and May 9 and 23. If you would like to form a group to help with this program, contact Lora Taatjes. An 8-hour Senior Driver Enhancement Class will be offered in Prinsburg at the Fellowship Hall on Fri., Feb. 17th and Sat., Feb. 18th. This program is taught by a certified driving consultant who will provide you with the latest vehicle, driver, and traffic safety information, including new technology and changes. Completion of this class will result in an annual 10% discount on vehicle insurance. To register contact the instructor, Paul Knapper, at paulknapper75@gmail.com or 522-2575.

Hancock CRC’s Prayer Requests Please pray for an aging leadership and the need for younger

office bearers to gradually take their place. Please pray for Pastor Newhouse as he begins serving a second

church part-time, The Eden Reformed Church of Herman. JAM invites you for fellowship and FUN during their Bingo & Silent Auction to be held on Wed., Feb. 8th at 6:30 pm at Raymond CRC. If

anyone wishes to donate items or services for the Silent Auction, they can be dropped off in the church office.

Raymond CRC Family Prayer List Tom & Caryn Marcus

Tim & Michelle Minter

Adam & Amanda Olson

No Regrets Men’s Conference Rock of Life CRC is excited to host The No Regrets Men's Conference. The conference is for males ages 13 and up. Men, when you invite your sons, you receive a discounted ticket price of $10 for each of your sons! Invite your sons and friends! Doors open at 7:30 am with refreshments. Live stream begins at 8:30 am. Lunch will be provided and the conference will conclude at 4:30 pm. The main session speakers are Chip Ingram, Albert Tate, Joe Stowell, Eric Mason, Ken Blanchard, & Steve Sonderman and their topics include "Integrity over the long haul, Lead like Jesus, How to have a strong marriage, Grace Experienced and Expressed, and Parenting with No Regrets". Breakout session topics include "How does the Church Connect with Millennials” and “Overcoming Addictions.” Gary VanEps, Jeff Schmitz, & Jeremy Carlisle will be our local breakout session speakers. For more information, to register and pay online, visit www.rockoflifecrc.org or contact Renae at 320-235-3060 or by email: willmarcrc@gmail.com

Clara City Lions invites you to a Spaghetti Supper on Sat., Feb. 4th from 4:30 – 7:00 pm at the Clara City Community Center. This event is a free-will donation and will support the Clara City Lions Parks Playground Project. Did you play pep band in high school? Don't you kind of miss it? Join the CMCS band on Fri., Feb. 3rd for an Alumni Pep Band! If you'd like to play, let Devin Veenstra know (devinv@cmcschool.org). School-owned spares of most instruments are available upon request.

No Regrets Men’s Conference Rock of Life CRC is excited to host The No Regrets Men's Conference. The conference is for males ages 13 and up. Men, when you invite your sons, you receive a discounted ticket price of $10 for each of your sons! Invite your sons and friends! Doors open at 7:30 am with refreshments. Live stream begins at 8:30 am. Lunch will be provided and the conference will conclude at 4:30 pm. The main session speakers are Chip Ingram, Albert Tate, Joe Stowell, Eric Mason, Ken Blanchard, & Steve Sonderman and their topics include "Integrity over the long haul, Lead like Jesus, How to have a strong marriage, Grace Experienced and Expressed, and Parenting with No Regrets". Breakout session topics include "How does the Church Connect with Millennials” and “Overcoming Addictions.” Gary VanEps, Jeff Schmitz, & Jeremy Carlisle will be our local breakout session speakers. For more information, to register and pay online, visit www.rockoflifecrc.org or contact Renae at 320-235-3060 or by email: willmarcrc@gmail.com

Clara City Lions invites you to a Spaghetti Supper on Sat., Feb. 4th from 4:30 – 7:00 pm at the Clara City Community Center. This event is a free-will donation and will support the Clara City Lions Parks Playground Project. Did you play pep band in high school? Don't you kind of miss it? Join the CMCS band on Fri., Feb. 3rd for an Alumni Pep Band! If you'd like to play, let Devin Veenstra know (devinv@cmcschool.org). School-owned spares of most instruments are available upon request.