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Maurice Moments

Our Members who are celebrating an

"Over 80” birthday this month: Bill Mulder

907 5th St. SE

Orange City, IA 51041

*Bill will celebrate his 91st birthday on September 1

Don Groen

Prairie Ridge Care Center GV#17

1005 7th St. NE

Orange City, IA 51041

*Don will celebrate his 83rd birthday on September 3

Rob Vander Broek

Kosgrove Estates

4155 US 75 Ave.

Sioux Center, IA 51250

*Rob will celebrate his 96th birthday on

September 24.

Hospitalizations… We pray for our church family who have been hospitalized or

have health concerns: Chris Budden, Bryan Van Gelder, Alison

Lenters, Val Dykstra, Arlin Bylsma, Jerry Vermeer, Don Van

Horssen, Alice Vander Broek, Dustin VanDer Weide, and Sandy

Holtrop.

Sympathy… We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Allen

Wichers. He passed away on August 14. His funeral was held in

our church on August 18. His obituary is as follows: Allen Dale

was born on February 24, 1937, in Orange City, the son of

Garrett and Margaret (Popma) Wichers. He was raised at

Maurice, where he graduated from high school. He served in

the United States Army from 1959 to 1961 in South Korea.

On August 26, 1960, he married Eileen Joan Vogelaar in

Maurice, where they made their home. For many years, he

was employed at the Midwest Cooperative Elevator there,

where he managed their lumber yard. Later, he worked part-

time for Midwest’s successor, Ag Partners, and he was

involved in Rural Water System No. 1 at Hospers.

Al was a member of the First Reformed Church, where he

served as an elder and a deacon. He also belonged to the

Pressman-Kosters American Legion Post in Orange City. In

addition, he was the secretary-treasurer of the Maurice Fire

Department for many years.

In earlier years, he enjoyed playing tennis and flying his

airplane, especially taking patients to far away hospitals and

appointments. He also played guitar and sang for senior

citizens and in nursing homes.

MRC Family News

Survivors include his wife of almost 57

years; three children, Vicki, and her

husband, Jim Jonker, of Orange City; Todd

Wichers, and his wife, Marilyn (Pennings), of

Littleton, Colorado; and Peggy Wichers, of

Maurice; five grandchildren, Eric Jonker,

Cody Jonker, and his fiancé, Baily Finn;

Kayla Wichers, Kyle Wichers, and Marissa

Wichers; four brothers and three sisters,

Marlin (Darlene) Wichers, of Orange City;

Myron (Bonnie) Wichers, of Vancouver,

Washington; Betty (the Rev. Frank) Pott, of

Parkersburg; Leon (Lois) Wichers, of Sioux

Center; Lola Heye, of Campobelle, North

Carolina; Robert (Wanda) Wichers, of

Orange City; and Alma (Donald) Engeltjes,

of Orange City; and many nephews and

nieces.

He was preceded in death by two

sisters, Irene (Carl) Zeublis and Joyce (Jake)

Semonsma; two brothers, Russell (Geneva)

Wichers and Donald Wichers; a niece,

Debra Mars, and a nephew Ricky Wichers.

Births… Congratulations to Blaine & Casie Reuter

on the birth of a baby boy, Gabriel

Michael. He was born on July 24 at the

Floyd Valley Hospital in Le Mars. He weighed 8 pounds 15 ounces and was 21½

inches long. He is welcomed to their home

near Remsen by big sister Harper. The

proud grandparents are Sherwin & Rhonda

Lassen of Le Mars, Jerry & Kate Reuter of Le

Mars, and Shiuvaun Reuter of Sioux City.

Best wishes to Renan & Jessica Viana Da

Silva on the birth of a boy, Daniel. He was

born on August 5 at Campos do Jordao,

Brazil. He weighed 6 pounds 3 ounces and was 18½ inches long. He is their first child.

The grandparents are Jason & Roxanne

Mars of Orange City and Marcelo &

Claudia da Silva of Santos, Brazil.

Congratulations to Michael & Laura Vander

Stelt on the birth of a baby girl, Cordelia

Lynne who was born on August 17 in the

Orange City hospital. She weighed 8

pounds 7 ounces and was 21 inches long.

She joins big brother Henry at their home in

Maurice. Her proud grandparents are Mike

& Audrey Vander Stelt of Maurice and

Mark & Deb Rensink of Sioux Center.

Births cont... Congratulations to Brad & Tracy Cleveringa on the birth of a baby boy, Nolan Robert. He was born

on August 28 at the Orange City hospital. He weighed 7 pounds 20 ounces and was 20 inches

long. He is welcomed to their home south of Orange City by big sisters, Morgan, Kennedy and

Taylor. His grandparents are Bob & DeeAnn Cleveringa of Orange City and Mike & Geraldine Scott

of Sioux Falls.

Thank You Notes The kitchens were cleaned in the last couple of weeks and the cleaning service did an amazing

job from top to bottom once again! Thank you for all the donations from our members that

allowed us to complete this task!

Thank you to my family at MRC for your love, support, prayers, cards and hugs following the death

of my mother, Christine Menning. Special thanks to Pastor Wick for his calls and visits and to those

who brought food and helped serve our family prior to the visitation. You have all been the hands

and feet of Christ to us and it is much appreciated!

Rog & Charlene Oolman

Thank you for your prayers, cards, concerns and visits while I had radiation treatments. In a month

I’ll go back to the doctor to check my PSA. Please continue to pray for good results. God is good.

Don Van Horssen

I just want to thank everyone who sent me so many birthday cards and best wishes for my

birthday. It’s great to have family and church people to do this. I thank the Lord for all the years he

has given me.

Marie Maassen

Thank you to our Maurice family for all the love that was shown to us after my surgery. The cards,

food and visits made my recovery go much faster. What a blessing you all were for both of us!

Debbie Hubers

Faith Bible Study Gearing Up

The Faith Bible study group of ladies will start meeting on September 25.

They will be studying “Life Principles from the Women of the Bible.” If

anyone would like to join them, please contact Arla Korver at 567-4791

or email at wakorver@mtcnet.net.

Wednesday Night Meals begin on September 13 September 13 - BBQ Hamburgers and Hotdogs, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Cheese, Potato

Salad, Fresh Fruit Salad, Chips, Ice Cream and Fudge Bars September 20-

Hard/Soft shell Tacos, Nachos and Cheese, Pears, Scotch-A-Roo Bar September 27-

Ritzy Chicken, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Corn, Roll, Sherbet

September Memory Verse Thank you to all the Nursery volunteers for your time

given to this ministry. If anyone would like to be

added to the Nursery Volunteer list, please contact

Lisa Smit.

September 3 - 9:30 AM

Little Blessings & Big Promises -

Gary & Cheri Van Donkelaar & family September 10 - 8:30 AM

Little Blessings & Big Promises -

Barb Van Horn, Cheryl Van Wyk, Brittini Oolman September 10 - 10:45 AM

Little Blessings & Big Promises -

Mark & Priscilla Jansma, Maddie Dekkers September 17 - 8:30 AM

Little Blessings & Big Promises -

Dan & Tonya Venema, AJ Schrock September 17 - 10:45 AM

Little Blessings & Big Promises -

Mike & Jamie Kamerman September 24 - 8:30 AM

Little Blessings & Big Promises -

Jeff & Sara Wielenga, Caleb Schrock September 24 - 10:45 AM

Little Blessings & Big Promises -

Mike & Jen Vermeer, Evan Bomgaars

Date 8:30 Service 10:45 Service

September 3 Al Lenters (9:30 only)

September 10 Dave Van Klompenburg Lee Maassen

September 17 Sue De Kok Sandy Holtrop

September 24 Dan De Vries Jill Haverdink

Prayer Room September

NURSERY

Welcome Schedule Morning Service -

8:30 AM Main door - Loren Vander Schaaf 10:45 AM Don Van Horssen

8:30 AM Gym door - John & Denise Vander Stelt 10:45 AM Leroy & Joan Punt

Evening Service -

Main door - Donna Muilenburg

Gym door - Dan De Vries

Newsletter

Items Due

September 20

Like apples of gold in settings of

silver is a ruling rightly given. Proverbs 25:11

Senior 55+ Program September 20, 2017 at 2 PM

Fellowship Hall

Siouxland’s own crooner,

Gene Magden, former solo

vocalist with Lawrence Welk

will be entertaining us!

Enjoy gospel, country,

and pop!

Food, fun, and fellowship

will follow.

Thank to those who took the time to write notes to the kids who went to camp this summer. It was

fun to see firsthand the smiles those notes brought. Priscilla Jansma I went to Grand Camp at Inspiration Hills with Grandma Jansma. My cousins, Anderson and Hayden,

came too. We got to sleep in the camper. My counselor was Aunt Niki. She was nice. I had a lot of fun

canoeing and swimming. It was fun spending time with my cousins. My chaplain was Dave. He would say,

"Shame on you." and we would say back, "No Shame on me." He told us that Jesus took our shame away

when He washed away our sins. My favorite song was "Take it All." Tricia Jansma I went to Discovery camp at Inspiration Hills on July 26-28. We did a chapel every morning and evening. It

was very fun! Then we played a game and after that we went to arts and crafts. My favorite part about

camp was we got to go on trails and we went swimming and swimming was really fun! my favorite part

also was when I met my group and we became friends right away that day! The first night of camp I was

a bit nervous and I got a bit homesick but I still thought it was going to be fun! Another really fun thing we

did was go on the slip and slide and the last day of camp we free time for about an hour or so....The last

day of camp we also played a fun game! it was called Bible Smuglers! It was really fun!..

But the last part it was pretty hard...the rules of the game was when there were signs and there were peo-

ple guarding the signs! The goal is to get a mark by the sign but if you get tagged by the guards you had

to go to the lodge to get another chance. I had a bunch of fun and I’m hoping to come back next year. Elsie Grace Van Beek I had a fun time going back to camp at Inspiration Hills this year. I went to Grand Camp ( this is a camp

for Grandparents with their grandchildren) with 3 of our grandkids. The theme verse from Romans 1:16

was talked about in the chapel services. “I not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God

for the salvation of everyone who believes.” It was exciting to see the kids learn this verse and talk about

what it means. We all enjoyed the yummy food that was prepared for us, including a pancake breakfast,

with awesome toppings for the pancakes. We were able to go canoeing, swim in the pool, have an ice

cream party, and play in the game room. This camp is a great way to interact with your grandkids in ways

you normally don’t get to, and to have fun with other families. Priscilla Jansma I went to Wilderness camp. Some of the things we did were play wilder ball, sleep in a hammock one

night, hike, canoe, and archery. My favorite was archery. I learned that Jesus loves me and He is my

friend. Seth Vander Sluis

This year, I went to the Lodge Camp at Inspiration Hills. This was my first time going for a whole week and I

loved it! Some of my favorite activities were the gaga ball pit, initiatives (activities with other campers),

swimming and playing 9 square. I really liked the bible study time and the food! The theme this year for

camp was Unashamed. This means to me that I will never have to be ashamed of the gospel. Maci Schwarck I went to wilderness camp again this year!! This is my 3 or 4 time to wilderness camp! My favorite part this

year was eating spaghetti without any utensils, sleeping in hammocks and playing games like Ga Ga ball.

I had fun also going with Seth Vander sluis and Jarod Oolman. Thank you to the church for helping to pay

for camp and for all the letters! If you have not ever gone I would recommend going! It's a lot of fun! Mitchell Baartman

CAMP

EXPERIENCES

To the people of Maurice Reformed,

It is with deepest gratitude that I thank you once again for your financial support. A year has

passed and I have grown and changed quite a bit. I now have quite the impressive lock of hair on

top of my head, but that’s the least of my changes.

This past summer I completed a unit of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) for my summer internship

requirement at Pine Rest. Talk about introspection! I learned things about myself I had never even

considered thinking about. Among them were an awareness of the power that other people’s ex-

pectations have over me, and a new ability to self-differentiate myself to be freed from those ex-

pectations. Another deep revelation was that it is okay to be selfish. This is different from being self-

centered, but has more to do with confidence and self-expression.

As I grew through CPE, I enjoyed visiting with people at the mental hospital. Chaplaincy was very

enjoyable for me, and I was able to lead from my strengths and lift up some of my weaknesses.

Career thoughts come swirling about my head now that I am in my final year of seminary, and

chaplaincy might be a step in the right direction. For the most part I remain unsettled in my call,

and am looking for clarity around that issue.

Currently I am switching to online learning and searching for a full-time job. Your financial support

is wildly helpful with tuition, but I still have to pay for a different myriad of expenses, including the

foreboding “college debt”. I hope to get an edge taken off that by the time I start my full-time

ministry.

God has good things in store for me, I am sure of it, though the present is shaky and foggy. But that

is the nature of this stage of life, to spend a bit relying on the good will of others and learn the val-

ue of reliance. Thank you again for your support, and for being a solid ground for me to stand on

during a shaky time in life. I hope you all the best and I look forward to seeing you all in church

when I visit over break.

Blessings,

Jordan Vermeer

Stitches of Love

Stitches of Love is gearing up for another year. We will

again meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from

1:00 to 5:00 pm. starting on Sept. 5. Anyone is welcome to

join us, if you don't sew, that is not a problem, you can still

come and help in other ways such as choosing fabric, cutting

out various items or ironing, just to name a few. If you are

interested in seeing and

learning about what we do

feel free to stop in on any

given Tuesday. Visitors are

always welcome.

Thank you from Jordan Vermeer...

Another year of school is underway – it is so hard to believe – but that also means Jr GAP kicks off on September 13 with “Race Against the Clock”! As we venture into this new youth group year, we will dive into Romans 12. Our theme this year is “Rebel,” based off of Romans 12:2, which says, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - His good, pleasing and perfect will.” What does it mean and look like to be a “Rebel” against the ways of this world and live for Christ? Well, come and join as we start another great year

of Jr GAP! We will gather weekly at 6:45pm beginning September 13 in the newly renovated Jr GAP room, with a new name “The Refuge.” Jr GAP Leaders: Terry Baartman Jon Eveland Rachel Eveland Carissa Jensen

Mike Kamerman Tony Krogman Miranda Maassen Stefan Maassen Kim Oolman Emily Schuiteman (Intern-Dordt College) Dana Van Ostrand (Intern-Northwestern College) Schedule: September 6 – Parents Meeting @ 6:45pm in the Sr High Youth Room (Joint w/ Sr High Parents) September 13 – Jr GAP Kick-Off “Race Against the Clock” September 20 – “Rebel” Introduction led by Jon Eveland September 27 – “Living Sacrifice” led by Terry Baartman Lunch: Lunch is a pan of bars/2 dozen cookies and 2 two liters of pop or juice. September 13 – Tyler Aberson, Tye Borchers, Maddie Dekkers September 20 – Becca Dykstra, Landon Hofmeyer, Brooklyn Leusink September 27 – Rachel Leusink, Katie Plendl, Caleb Schrock October 4 – Brandon Vander Sluis, Hope Vander Zwaag, Autumn Van Donkelaar Upcoming –

MRC Youth Fantasy Football League - Interested in joining a Maurice Youth Group Fantasy Football League? Dads and students are welcome...and moms too if you would like! Students 6th-12th grade are welcome! If you are interested please contact Jon Eveland. We will have a live draft (in person) in the Fireside Room at MRC at 7PM September 5. Sub Sandwich Fundraiser – Sub Sandwich Sales are about to begin! Sub order forms

will be handed out at the Parents Meeting on September 6. Order Forms will be due back, with all money accounted for, to Jon Eveland by Sunday, October 1. This is a great fundraiser that contributes to the cost of the Middle School Retreat and Power Connection. Subs will be assembled on Wednesday, October 11. Harvest Party joint with Sr. High October 18 September Birthdays - September 8 - Breanna Jansma September 10 - Kaden Steckelberg September 22 - Logan Feenstra September 22 - Cody Van Engen

Jr. High Ministries

Sr. High Ministries

STAND FIRM! 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 says, “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.” Another year of Sr High is about to begin as we jump into what it means to “Stand Firm” as a follower of Jesus Christ amongst our friends, family, in our culture and this world! This year we will have a strong emphasis on deeper discipleship through small group, as well as in a large group! All high school students are

invited to come…bring along a friend too… and join us for our kick-off on September 13, as we take part in “Romans & Christians” throughout the town of Maurice! Sr High Leaders: Jon Eveland Caleb Haverdink Joel Leusink Susan Leusink Jess Oolman Arlin Van Gorp Loren Vander Schaaf Casie VanDer Weide Schedule: September 6 – Parents Meeting @ 6:45pm in the Sr High Youth Room (Joint w/ Jr GAP Parents) September 13 – Sr High Kick-Off “Romans & Christians” September 20 – “Stand Firm” Introduction September 27 – Small Group Night Lunch is a pan of bars/2 dozen cookies and 2 two liters of pop or juice. September 13 – Provided by Leaders September 20 – Evan Bomgaars, Lexy Krogman, Sierra Borchers September 27 – Ashley Deinken, Justin De Weerd, Morgan Feenstra October 4 - Jaci Davis, Amber Hathaway, Breanna Oolman Upcoming –

Sr. High & All Church Paintball Outing Sunday, September 17 @ Splat Attack. Open to anyone going into 6th grade or above! The cost is $20 per person. There is a SIGN UP sheet at the info booth in the fellowship hall. Contact Arlin Van Gorp if you have any questions! (712-441-4312)

Harvest Party joint w/ Jr GAP – October 18 September birthdays: September 17 TJ Wiltgen September 20 Collen Van Engen September 26 Jacie Van Wyk September 27 AJ Schrock September 30 Michael Moerman

The Count Down for the Journey is 17 days…..

Deadline is September 17.

As an adult, am I a growing person in

Jesus? There are a lot of good things that can be said of parenting a child, but the greatest gift you will give your son or daughter is the gift of you being a

growing person yourself.

Ephesians 4:14-15 “We must no longer be CHILDREN… we must GROW UP in every way…..INTO CHRIST.” The Journey is an invitation to explore deeper intimacy with God, identify

who you are as God’s beloved child, and figure out where you fit into His

kingdom work. The group will meet every other week (1 ½ hr sessions) at a

time that is convenient for the group from September to July. We will share

insights from God’s word, and ways He is speaking, and learn from each

other how God speaks to each of us in community. If interested contact Dan

or LaDonna DeVries or sign up at the Information table.

Exciting things are happening in Children’s Ministries at MRC!

Sunday, September 10 is the kick off for Sunday School

Pioneer Club will begin soon for students from preschool to 5th grade!

(Volunteers Needed!) Be sure to register your kids soon!

https://mrc.breezechms.com/form/f0750183

Children in Worship will be starting in October!

(Teachers and helpers needed!)

We will begin our first day of Sunday school on September 10 from

9:35 to 10:40.

The 1st through 4th grade students will go about 5 minutes longer

than the 3year old to kindergarten students to help families pick up

multiple children.

The 3 year old through kindergarten will begin in room 9 with a time

of singing and learning. They will then walk with their teachers to their

classrooms. Names of students and pictures of the teacher are on the

outside of each classroom.

First grade through fifth will begin in the multipurpose room for a

time of singing. This is a change from last year! After about 15 minutes

the fourth and fifth grade students will move to room for large group.

They will then go to their individual classrooms. First through third will

remain in the multipurpose room for large group and then go to their individual classrooms.

Your kids can be picked up at 10:40. Please be courteous of your child’s Sunday school teacher

and pick up your children on time. Many of the teachers have to get their own children and attend

the 2nd service.

We do collect an offering each Sunday. This is a great way to teach the kids how to tithe! Please

consider joining us in teaching them the importance of giving to our Mighty God! The offering

collected is put into the curriculum fund to purchase material for Sunday School.

Something new this year is children and teachers will be let go during the singing of the last

song in church. Please remind your student to go directly to Room 9 for kids ages 3 to

kindergarten or the Multipurpose room for grades 1 to 5! We will start immediately! Thanks!

If you have any questions please contact the children’s pastor, Bonnie Wolf at 567-4665, ext.103

It’s going to be a GREAT year!

Gather and Grow Listed below are the subjects our children will be learning about in Sunday school. It

would be wonderful if you and your children could gather and grow as you read through the scripture with your kids! Be sure to talk about it before coming to Sunday school

each week! I have included a question for you and your child to talk about! All students age 3 through fifth grade do the same Bible story! What a great thing to do as a family! Also, please follow up and ask your child about what they learned in Sunday school that

day! September 10 Unit 25 Lesson 1 John 3:1-21

Jesus Met Nicodemus Why do we need to be born again?

September 17 Unit 25 Lesson 2 Luke 3:22-36

Jesus and John the Baptist Where did Jesus come from?

September 24 Unit 25 Lesson 3 John 41-26

Jesus Met a Samaritan Woman Whom does Jesus love?

October 1 Unit 25 Lesson 4 Luke 4:16-30

Rejection at Nazareth What does the word “gospel” mean?

Adult Ministry Opportunities This Fall the Adult Ministries at MRC will offer a few various gatherings to help hone and sharpen your life skills and walk with God.

“Sermon Reflections & Actions” led by Jan & Leonard Hansen: location??? When God’s Word is brought to us, we need to respond! Join us as we process and discuss what we as a congregation are hearing on a Sunday “Follow” led by Justin Schrock: location ?????

This 8 week video series featuring Pastor Andy Stanley will allow us to understand what it means to follow God where we are at. “Loving Others” led by Dan De Vries: location ??? This 8 week series is "The Neighboring Church" by Rick Rusaw and Brian Mavis. This 8 week book study and conversation will help each person see people as God sees them which is a big deal to God because he loves our neighbors. We will learn ways to apply the gospel right in our own neighborhoods. “Priscilla Shriver Study” led by Denise Vander Stelt: location ???? Priscilla Shirer has revised and expanded the study that she authored 10 years ago, Discerning the Voice of God. Since then, God has continued to grow, teach, and challenged Priscilla in her walk. The exciting thing is, we really can hear God, He really does speak.

Young Adult Sunday School Classes 2017-2018

6th Grade Dan & Lana Bruxvoort Room #1, New addition 7th - 8th Grade Boys Dana Van Ostrand Room #2, New addition 7th - 8th Grade Girls Heather Hofmeyer Room #3, New addition 9th - 10th Grade Amy Schmidt East Side of Sr. High Youth Room 11th - 12th Grade Kari Van Klompenburg West Side of Sr. High Youth Room

Sunday School Classes 2017-2018

3 year olds Rm 4 3 year olds Rm 5 Teachers Collette Hofmeyer/Jessica Wielenga Teachers Jan Budden/Jen Cleveringa Jonathan Groen Carter Dykstra Becker Vermeer Creighton Cleveringa Anna Haverdink Khloe Hofmeyer Julianna Leusink Brea Leusink Michael Vermeer Ella Schuller

4 year olds Rm 7 4 year olds Rm 6 Teacher Nancy De Jager Teacher Donna Muilenburg Kaden Hargens Destiny Hooyer Cambria Van Donkelaar Kyler Muth Rylee Smit Avery Gebhard Evyn Kleyer Skylar Schmidt Henry Vander Stelt Jenna Kamerman

TK Rm 18 Teachers Rhonda Lassen/Cassie Reuter Camden Cleveringa Alekye Maassen Jace Oolman Trenton Vis Trinity Haverdink

Kindergarten Rm17 Kindergarten Rm 11 Teachers Laura Vander Stelt/Melissa Dykstra Teacher Jess Schutz Jake Leusink Kingston Van Oort Brynley Eisma Reid Wielenga Kooper Steckelberg Teagan Roorda Maelyn Leusink Carter Vander Kieft Kale Smit Ashley Muth Payton Maassen Mariah Maassen

Sunday School Classes Continued... 1st grade Rm 12 1st grade Rm 8 Teachers Steph Schmidt/Sara Wielenga Teachers Jared and Alyssa Dekkers/ Shotay Smit Emily Maassen Joshua Gebhard Collin Dykstra Cooper Bartlett Elizabeth Muilenburg Reagan Holtrop Kaelynn Schmidt Gavin Leusink Noah Leusink Tessa Kamerman Jacob Maassen Alex Aberson 1st grade Rm 16 Teachers Jamie Kamerman/_____________________ Joel Dekkers Kennedy Cleveringa Shawn Leusink Isaac Schmidt Naomi Schrock Levi Dykstra

2nd grade Rm 15 2nd grade Rm 21

Teachers Ashley Maassen/ Teacher Elaine Leusink/Kimi Leusink Casey Vander Weide Morgan Cleveringa Kendra Baartman Anna Groen Eli Eisma Paxton Jager Micah Haverdink Addaley Maassen Tricia Jansma Alison Muth Brayden Oolman Asaiah Smit Aric Maassen McKenzie Van Gorp Candra Van Donkelaar Cambrie Vis Mya Vander Sluis

3rd grade Rm 19 3rd grade Rm 3 Teacher Cherie VanDonkelaar Teachers: Sean & Katie Schuller/_________ Ben Bartlett Logan Dykstra Kaylee Dykstra Aiden Gebhard Ethan Hargens Caleb Holtrop Brody Hooyer Taylor Holverson Kira Schrock Gage Roorda Cody Vis Miya Schrock Kylee Wielenga Samuel Van Klompenburg Joslyn Vis

4th grade Rm 13 4th grade Rm 22

Teachers: Katie Leusink/Susan Leusink Teacher: Cindy Vander Weide Tavia Bruning Sara Groen Troy Dekkers Cole Jansma Erica Jansma Jake Leusink Mikah Kelderman Ryan Muilenburg Alison Leusink Courtney Schmidt Maci Schwark Tegegn Smit Carter Van Gelder Elsie Van Beek Colten Van Oort Branden Van Klompenburg 5th grade Rm B 5th grade Rm A Teachers: Jo Kuiken/Amanda Dykstra Teacher: Barb Argo Jaden Borchers Jackson Feenstra Julia Dykstra Jacob Hargens Kortney Hofmeyer Addy Leusink Karter Hooyer Ayden Maassen Seth Maassen Kelsey Oolman Aiden Mulder Micah Schmidt Colton Roorda

September Special Offering—Assistance for Public Schools

(Mark Special on offering envelope)

The Mission of the Month for September is Local Public School Relief. The schools receiving these funds are Le Mars Community, MOC/Floyd Valley Community, and Sioux Center Community. There are many families in our area who struggle to provide some of the basics for their family. These funds are used to help the school districts provide some of these needs for their families. Most of the money goes for school supplies for children starting school or coming into the district throughout the school year. Not all children have the luxury of going to the store and picking out new crayons, pencils, etc. Some of the other things that are purchased with these monies are milk tickets which are not covered by the free and reduced lunch program, clothing, coats, mittens, caps, boots, and other clothing necessities. This money can provide a gas card so a family can get to and from doctor appointments. Our school administrators express overwhelming appreciation for the monetary gifts that allow them to purchase these things that are not covered in the budget.

Pray for Brad Schelling with First Priority—Working in High Schools and

Middle Schools

School is right around the corner, which means First Priority clubs are gearing up for another great year. Brad writes they are thankful for the many directors, coordinators, campus coaches, faculty sponsors, and parents that make our

clubs grow each year to spread the Hope of Christ in every student. One of their coordinators, Steven Greene of Lake City, Florida has this to say about how First Priority transformed his ministry.

“I first learned about First Priority from the time I spent in Alabama. After I moved back to Florida, I decided to contact First Priority of America to see if there was First Priority in my area. I found out that there was not one, and First Priority encouraged me to start one. It was an exciting opportunity, but it was also hard work getting it started. I was already busy with a new ministry and a growing family. First Priority never gave up. They continued to encourage me to get a club going. I finally convinced five students, two other youth pastors and a sponsor teacher to help start a new club. Wow! God did incredible things. Within a month, we outgrew our classroom with over seventy-five students! Amazingly, it did not add to my work as a student pastor; it made ministry easier and more fruitful. Before I knew it, the student ministry at my church nearly tripled. Now, my students are leading, growing and reaching out to their friends What I taught them in the church became a reality in their schools, I helped them create the environment on their campus to practice what I was teaching; now they are the ones teaching and leading. So many student pastors think First Priority is just another thing to add to an already busy schedule, but it is so much more than that. It is the practical application of what we are trying to teach student to do.

Brad Schelling is one of our MRC mission partners and you can also give individually to First Priority by choosing FIRST PRIORITY of America Inc. as a charity to your Amazon account so that every time you order something from Amazon, First Priority receives a donation. Pray for First Priority to help launch in 1000 schools this year. Pray for Student leaders as they begin their clubs and for God to work amazing in

our schools.

Pray for Meggan and Pavlos Vasileiadis in Greece serving at the Greek Bible

College, the only Bible college in Greece. This past spring, the college celebrated the graduation of 7 graduates, the largest class ever. Meggan helps in the Library, and Pav is involved in computer coding projects. Megan continues to lead the regular prayer and worship times at the church plant. Recently a teenager who has been attending faithfully the last several months was baptized, and they are hoping to have more meaningful connections in this community. Meggan and Pav regularly meet with members of the church to read the Bible, and are currently going through a Bible study called “the uncommon community”. Pray with them that God will continue to use

their family at the Greek Bible College, in the Kypseli church plant, and through the Bible Project in

reading God’s word with friends, family, and supporters.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 7 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast with Jeff Grenell 7 PM Family Worship Time

3 9 AM Jeff Grenell

4 LABOR DAY

5 9 AM Staff Meeting 1-5 PM Stitches of Love 7 PM MRC Youth Fantasy Football Draft

6 6:45 PM Jr. Gap & Sr. High Parent’s Meeting

7 6:30 PM Pioneer Club Planning Meeting 8:30 AM Fellowship Through Fitness

8 9

10 8:45 and 10 AM Rog Voskuil 9:35-10:35 Sunday School starts 6:30 PM DVD Series #3

11 8:30 AM Fellowship Through Fitness 6:30 PM Bell Choir 7:30 PM Good News

12 9 AM Staff Meeting 6:30 PM Full Consistory Meeting

13 2 PM Golden Hour 6:45 PM Jr. GAP & Sr. High Kick Off 6:30 PM Pioneer Club

14 8:30 AM Fellowship Through Fitness

15 6 PM Recycled Teens Jay’s Restaurant Sanborn

16

17 8:45 and 10 AM Stacy Jasper 9:35 Sunday School PM Paintball Outing

18 8:30 AM Fellowship Through Fitness 7 PM Bell Choir

19 9 AM Staff Meeting 1-5 PM Stitches of Love 6:30 PM CMT 7 PM Mission Meeting

20 5:15 PM Family Meal 6:30 PM Pioneer Club 6:45 PM Jr. GAP & Sr. High

21 8:30 AM Fellowship Through Fitness

22 23

24 8:45 and 10 AM Rob Rozenboom 9:35 Sunday School 6:30 PM DVD Series #4

25

8:30 Am Fellowship Through Fitness 1-4 PM Yarn Connection 7 PM Faith Bible Study

26 9 AM Staff Meeting

Prayer Shawl Ministry

27 5:15 PM Family Meal 6:30 PM Pioneer Club 6:45 PM Jr. Gap & Sr. High

28 8:30 AM Fellowship Through Fitness

29 30 6:30 AM Elders Breakfast

NASCAR Trip - Sept. 14-18