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Hello Maurice!
I am excited to begin this new journey here are Maurice Reformed
Church. Recently, in May, I graduated from Northwestern College over in
Orange City with a major in Christian Education/Youth Ministry and a minor in
Religion. Over the last two years I was blessed to have interned at Trinity
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two years of college at Northwestern I spent a year a piece at UNI and Iowa
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As I have mingled, been introduced to and gotten to know several of
you in my short time here, I have been reminded of my home church—an
RCA church similar to this church—in Oskaloosa. This is not because of my familiarity with Dutch last names—
though that helps quite a bit around here—but rather because of their devotion and commitment to family,
their children and the church community. I firmly feel that sense of family and community with all of you. So,
thank you! I have appreciated all of the friendly smiles, cheerful welcomes and your hospitality. Looking
forward to meeting and building relationships with you all!
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My hope for Jr. GAP is that our students will grow in understanding of who
God is and what He has done and continues to do for us, to grasp the Gospel as grace-based
and not behavioral-based and to follow and participate in the mission of Jesus. My vision is that we will utilize
Scripture and story, service opportunities, worship, and prayer. My dream is that our students will know Jesus
as the incarnate, crucified and resurrected King. As we embark on this journey together, I am looking forward
to hearing from and spending time building relationships with parents, grandparents, youth leaders and with
our students; learning more about Jesus, and having fun along the way!
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Pastor
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MRC Family News
Our Members who are
celebrating an "Over 80”
birthday this month:
Arloa Jansma
Prairie Ridge Care Center GV19
1005 7th St. NE
Orange City, IA 51041
*Arloa will celebrate her 93rd birthday on October 8.
Darlene Wichers
3339 450th St.
Orange City, IA 51041
*Darlene will celebrate her 83rd birthday on October 15.
Margaret Muilenburg
Pioneer Home
118 Florida Ave. NW
Orange City, IA 51041
*Margaret will celebrate her 88th birthday on October 31.
Hospitalizations…
We pray for our church family who have been hospitalized
or have health concerns: Chris Budden, Val Dykstra, Deb
Van Peursem, Dave Vander Zwaag, Janene Van Gorp,
Michelle Swanson, Alex Aberson, John Vander Stelt Jr, and
Priscilla Jansma.
Births…
Congratulations to Rob & Wendi Groen on the birth of a
baby boy, Jonathan Robert. He was born on September 4
at the Orange City Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds 8.7
ounces and was 21¾ inches long. He is welcomed home by
big sisters, Sara and Anna. They live on an acreage
southeast of Maurice. His proud grandparents are Don &
Joyce Groen of Maurice and Robert & Helen Klein of Sioux
Falls, South Dakota.
Sympathy...
We extend our sympathy to Fred & Evelyn De Vries and
family in the passing of Fred’s sister, Emma De Joode of
Cambridge, Minnesota. Her funeral was held on September
12.
Ruth De Koter
Prairie Vista Village
2785 1st Ave So, #133
Altoona, IA 50009
THANK YOU NOTES
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We want to thank our pastors who visited us
and to everyone who sent cards and prayed
for un in the loss of Fred’s sister. We appreciate each of you.
Fred & Evelyn De Vries
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Thank you to everyone for cards, prayers and
concerns shown after my hospitalization and
Rob’s hospitalization. Thank you too for the
cards for our anniversary and my birthday.
Rob & Alice Vander Broek
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Thank you to everyone who gave of their
time and energy on Saturday morning, September 20 to participate in the Life Support
walk/run for ATLAS of Orange City. The
team consisted of Charlene Oolman, Laura
Haverdink, LaDonna DeVries, Svanna Borchers, Pastor Don and Sue DeKok, Dan
Bruxvoort and myself. It was definitely a
team effort to complete the 13.1 miles. Congratulations to Dan Bruxvoort who walked
the entire distance. Also congratulations to
Ashley Maassen and Dan DeVries who ran
the complete distance. It was the first time
for both of them running ½ marathon. Brooke Venema was also part of a
team from MY CHOICE from the MOC/FV
Middle School. Thanks to all who helped
make this a successful fundraiser for ATLAS.
Judy Vlietstra
Senior High Youth Pastor –
Jarrod Puffenbarger
Jarrod will begin working at MRC on Wednesday or Thursday, October 1 or 2. Jarrod will
be commissioned into his position on Sunday,
October 12. Jarrod’s family includes his wife,
Stephanie, and their children, Marc, Emmalyn
and Alaina.
From the Pioneer Club Co-Leaders
Pioneer Club started out with another exciting evening on September 17th.
With over 100 kids present age 3 through 5th grade, the building was
buzzing with excitement and energy. This could not have happened without
all the wonderful volunteers who give of their time and talents to serve God
each Wednesday night. A simple thank you does not seem enough! We’ve
got more fun in store these next few months. So how can you get involved?
Pal Party Night – On October 29th, we will be having one of our annual Pal Party nights! Would you be
willing to hang out with our young people two nights out of the year? We are looking for more Pals for our
students. We will have a second Pal Party on January 21st. If you would like to commit to partnering with a
young person for those two nights, please contact Kelly Van Gelder. Pals are also asked to pray for their
student throughout the year. You may receive information about specific prayer requests the kids might
have. You may even choose to spend some time with your Pal outside of the two party nights. But that extra
time is up to you.
“Trick -or-Treat” Tables – So maybe hanging out with the kids is not for you…but you sure like to see
their faces light up! We need you also for a PAL night on October 29th. We will be doing our annual “Table or
Treat.” We are calling all small groups, ministry teams, growth groups, leadership groups, or anyone who
wants to see faces smile when giving out treats….we need you! You will be given a space and a table to
decorate for the fall harvest season. We ask that you provide a small treat for the kids so they can go around
and “trick-or-treat” with their Pal for part of that night. The more groups the better! Contact Steph Schmidt
or Amy Aberson if you/your group is interested or you can look for the sign up sheet on the information
booth!
Steph Schmidt & Amy Aberson
Pioneer Club Co-Chairs
Sanctuary Greeters
October 5 - 8:30 AM
Loren & Shellie Vander Schaaf
Michael & Carrie Vander Schaaf
Dennis & Karen Vander Sluis (west)
October 19 - 8:30 AM
Gary & Cherie Van Donkelaar
Greg & Vicki Van Donkelaar
Bryan & Kelly Van Gelder (west)
October 5 - 10:45 AM
John E. & Denise Vander Stelt
Jenn Vander Schaaf
Jake & Ashley Vander Stoep (west)
October 19 - 10:45 AM
Mike & Brenda Van Engelenhoven
Tim & Molly Van Engen
Arlin & Janene Van Gorp (west)
October 12 - 8:30 AM
Ryan & Dyan Vander Sluis
Jeff & Cindy VanDer Weide
Dave & Dorene Vander Zwaag (west)
October 26 - 8:30 AM
Craig & Rachel Van Gorp
Ray & Lori Van Gorp
Rob & Barb Van Horn (west)
October 12 - 10:45 AM
Jeff Vander Stoep
Larry Vander Stoep
Lyle & Karen Vander Stoep (west)
October 26 - 10:45 AM
Don & Elvera Van Horssen
Dave & Rachel Van Klompenburg
Marlin & Kari Van Klompenburg (west)
October
October 5 - 8:30 AM
Little Blessings - Barb Van Horn, Cheryl Van Wyk
Big Promises - Gary & Cherie Van Donkelaar
October 5 - 10:45 AM
Little Blessings - Karlton & Chelsi Hector
Big Promises - Marcia Cleveringa, Darla Fischer, Cali Mulder
October 12 - 8:30 AM
Little Blessings - Chad & Melissa Van Roekel
Big Promises - Dan & Tonya Venema, Svanna Borchers
October 12 - 10:45 AM
Little Blessings - Caleb & Jill Haverdink
Big Promises - Mark & Priscilla Jansma, Kaitlyn Westenberg
October 19 - 8:30 AM
Little Blessings - Jeff & Sara Wielenga
Big Promises - Sharon Vermeer, Michelle Deinken, Sierra
Borchers
October 19 - 10:45 AM
Little Blessings - Mike & Jamie Kamerman
Big Promises - Brent & Becky Leusink, Maddie Sanson
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 the
Nursery Committee for more information. As a reminder, please
note that if you are unable to work
the Sunday you are scheduled, it
is your responsibility to find an
equal replacement. Thanks!
October 26 - 8:30 AM
Little Blessings - Dave & Amanda Dykstra
Big Promises - Loren & Melissa Dykstra
October 26 - 10:45 AM
Little Blessings - Tyler & Alisa Boone
Big Promises - Eric & Jessica Oolman, Emily Deinken
Prayer Room…
Following is the Prayer Room Schedule for October
DATE
8:30 AM SERVICE
10:45 AM SERVICE
Jill Haverdink
Sandy Holtrop
October 12
Dave Van Klompenburg
Dyan Vander Sluis
October 19
Cara Venema
Marissa Maassen
October 26
Sue De Kok
Al Lenters
October 5
Seniors 55+ Program
Wednesday, October 15
2:00 PM
Fellowship Hall
The “Sioux land Woman’s Chorus”
will be here for our program. Take a friend and
come out for our last event of the year!
Singles Group Outing
On October 17 the Singles group will be
heading to the Nederlanders in Orange City.
They meet at the Connection and then return there to play games after the meal.
Come out and join us!
October 1 - Chicken salad, dried beef & cheese and pulled pork sandwiches, relishes,
strawberry fluff and cookie
October 8 - Mini pizzas, lettuce salad, strawberry fruit salad, Charlie brown pie
October 15 - Fundraiser- Smoked pork sandwiches, baked beans, potato salad, fruit salad
chips, and ice cream sundaes. (extended serving until 7:30 PM)
October 22 - Hard/soft shell tacos, nachos & cheese, fruit, dirt n worms
October 29 - PAL Party, Ritzy chicken, mashed potatoes/gravy, corn, roll & cupcake
Serving from 5:15 until 6:45 PM.
S.C.R.A.P.
It’s time to get those summer photos in the scrapbook! There will
be a day of scrapbooking at Priscilla Jansma’s home on Oct.
25. Time will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
You can come for the time that works for you. Just bring your
scrapbooking supplies. Fun, Food and Fellowship will be provided. Please RSVP to Priscilla at 567-3495.
October 5
8:30 Judy Vlietstra/Shellie VS
10:45 Marge VO/Laura Haverdink
October 12
8:30 Janene VG/Carissa Jensen
10:45 Janene VG/Donna Muilenburg
October 19
8:30 Janene VG/Rachel VK
10:45 Marge VO/Julie Vis
October 26
8:30 Judy Vlietstra/Barb Van Horn
10:45 Judy Vlietstra/Kristi Hargens
Children and Worship
October 12
“Exodus”
8:30 AM Service
Helpers: Becky Leusink, Marci Jager
Leader: Abby Sheppard
10:45 AM Service
Helpers: Jessica Oolman, Joni Roorda
Leader: Jenn Vander Schaaf
October 26
“10 Best Ways to Live”
8:30 AM Service
Helpers: Susan Leusink, Amy Muth
Leader: Kelly Van Gelder
10:45 AM Service
Helpers: Julie Vis, Lisa Smit
Leader: Karen Westenberg
“I want to thank you for supporting Words of Hope!”
That will be one of the phrases you may hear from me starting this month of October.
Beginning now in October I will be the Words of Hope Representative in Northwest Iowa. It is a part
time position of 10-15 hours per week. I will be meeting with pastors, mission committees,
consistories or congregations in East and West Sioux Classes, and maybe a little bit in Dakota and
Minnesota.
Another part of my responsibilities with Words of Hope will be to meet with individuals who
have a specific interest or who may be a donor to Words of Hope. As I meet with individuals or with a
group, certainly one of my opportunities will be to express “thank you for supporting Words of Hope.”
When God led me to accept the offer of Maurice Reformed Church to be a three-quarter time
pastor of calling and congregational care, I felt a certain peace and confidence that God assured me
that He would provide a second responsibility so that I would have full time responsibilities, even if it
would be between two different positions. God has been faithful in doing so.
As many of you are aware I have been working 10-15 hours a week with American Reformed
Church since Feb. 1 while they have been without a pastor. Pastoral candidates Michael and Elizabeth
Hardeman candidate at American on Sept. 28. So we will see where God leads them and American as
to whether they will be called. So my role with American will be diminishing in the near future (?) We
will see how God works in the midst of this. I will continue to assist American leadership until a pastor
(s) come, but my visitation of their members will diminish starting this month of October.
As I share this with you, it is not simply to keep you updated with what I am doing, but to
testify how God proves himself faithful. There are plenty of experiences in which we wonder where
God is when circumstances are trying – but each of us, myself included, need to identify and testify
how God is faithful.
I may sound a bit like a salesman, but if any of you want to talk with me about the ministry of
Words of Hope, just let me know! I would enjoy visiting with you about that ministry.
Pastor Gary
Disclosure Statement:
Photo/Video Disclosure Statement
The First Reformed Church of Maurice, Iowa (MRC) does take photographs and/or video of its
members and program participants for use in print materials or by electronic methods. The purpose
of these photos and videos is to promote ministry events, celebrate the exciting happenings at MRC,
and allow those unable to attend events to view them via video or photo. Your entry into MRC and
participation in worship, programs, or events grants permission to MRC to use these photographs
and videos as they deem fit.
CROP Walk Sunday 5:00 October 12
Have you ever been hungry? Or thought about, “What is a way I can help
those who are hungry?” If you know you are going to be able to eat
sometime soon, it’s not bad; our bodies remind us that it’s time to refuel. But, if
you don’t know whether you will be able to eat at all, that’s something very
different.
A young girl in the USA says, “When you are hungry, you can’t think of anything
else.” Up to 25% of the money raised in a CROP Hunger Walk supports hunger-fighting efforts in that local
community. Last year, CROP Hunger Walks provided over $4 million dollars to some 3,000 soup kitchens and
food pantries across the U.S. In Brazil, a poor man describes poverty as, “coming home and seeing your
children hungry and not having anything to give them.” Last year CROP Hunger Walks raised over 15 million
dollars to assist hungry people around the world, providing food and other essentials to those recovering from
disasters, as well as tools and training to communities as they seek to establish food security for themselves in
places like Guatemala, Indonesia, Haiti, Cambodia, Kenya and more. Church World Service (CWS), one of the
Reformed Church in America’s partners for disaster response and hunger relief, is the organization that heads
up the CROP walk program. A farmer in Niger who received help through (CWS) celebrates, “Thanks to the new
well and the increased cultivation, we have more food for our family, and are able to sell the extra to gain a
little income.” These are the variety of ways Church World Service fights hunger and other associated causes of
hunger. From despair to hope. From hunger to food security.
We can do something to help! The CROP Hunger Walk is coming soon and we need you. We need people to
walk. We need you to come and learn more about the hungry and why people do not have the money to buy
food that they need. The evening of October 12, we will be walking through stations around Maurice and we
invite you to come and learn with us what it means to walk in “hungry shoes. And what we can do to help
fight hunger.
Again this October, in addition to our regular monthly special you will receive an envelope for the CROP walk
that you can place in the offering plate during the month. The money we collect will be divided evenly 50%
going towards Church World Service and 50% to a local organization—this year being Zestos.
Zestos is a faith based, non-profit, organization with its home base in Alton, Iowa. It is made up of volunteers
that seek to live out their faith as they care by providing food, clothing, shelter and a variety of other resources.
Zestos also hosts regular community “banquet” meals together with different area churches. In this way, they
distribute repackaged food and other needed items within the community to those in need. Along with finances,
from now until October 12, we will be collecting nonperishable canned food, personal hygiene items, diapers
and other paper goods, laundry and dish soap for the Zestos ministry. A collection box will be placed near the
east wall of the fellowship hall to place your items.
Challenge yourself to bring in an offering of food each Sunday of October, or give up one item of food from your
diet and give that money in the envelope… for someone who is hungry. By supporting both Church World
Service and Zestos, we are working to help meet hunger needs internationally and in our own community. Join
us in helping to stop hunger!
We need each of you. And together, step by step we can make a difference in the lives of hungry people around
the world.
Challenge yourself to bring in an offering of food each Sunday of
October, and the night of the walk… for someone who is hungry.
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October Regular Monthly Special: FAMILY CRISIS CENTERS
At the Family Crisis Centers they have a motto, “Building Hope One Life At A Time.” By giving this month, you
will help domestic violence survivors achieve self sufficiency and live free from violence. This ministry allows
families experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault a safe place to stay and receive professional help
during their time of need. In 2013, the Family Crisis Centers served over 400 persons in need of emergency
shelter, emergency housing, transitional housing and emergency and on-going care.
Wednesday Nights 6:30 pm-7:45 pm at the CONNECTION:
Join us at the CONNECTION in Maurice as this Group will have discussion each week on various Topics that
pertain to everyday life. Come when you can. Here are the topic questions for October:
October 1 question is: Do we try so hard to be something we are not, that we miss out on how
to truly live?
October 8 question is: Are we so busy that we miss out on what we are supposed to be doing?
October 15 question is: Does prayer really help?
October 22 question is: Are we so concerned with what others think that we miss out on being
who God created us to be?
October 29 NO DISCUSSION GROUP due to PIONEER PAL HARVEST PARTY
SUNDAY NIGHT GROWTH GROUPS are LOOKING FOR YOU!!!!!! If you are not in a Sunday Night
Growth Group, there are several Groups looking to add people to their Group. If you are interested in
joining a Group of people who eat together, play together, grow together and live life together, whether
you are single, married, have kids or no kids, talk to Pastor Kurt today at 712-567-4665 or email
[email protected]
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL AT THE CONNECTION!!!!
ATTENTION GUYS: Whether you like football or not, you are invited to
hang out with other guys as we watch MNF every Monday Night at the
CONNECTION building in Maurice. Games are at 7:30 pm every week.
Check out the schedule below. This is a free event. GREAT
OPPORTUNITY TO INVITE A FRIEND! Food and beverages will be
provided. SO invite a friend and come watch on the 55” screen.
MNF Schedule for October:
October 6 @ 7:30 p.m. – Seattle Seahawks @ Washington Redskins hosted by Mike Mulder
October 13 @ 7:30 p.m. – San Francisco 49ers @ St. Louis Rams hosted by Caleb Haverdink
October 20 @ 7:30 p.m. – Houston Texans @ Pittsburgh Steelers hosted by Bill Korver
October 27 @ 7:30 p.m. – Washington Redskins @ Dallas Cowboys hosted by Nathan Nieuwsma
HOSTS NEEDED for MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Games at the CONNECTION November 3, 10, 17,
24 and December 8 & 15. If you would be willing to host a MNF game at the CONNECTION, please sign
up in the fellowship hall for the game you would like to host. The hosts responsibility is to provide food and
drink for the evening, interact with those there, as well as open up and close the CONNECTION that
evening. Pick a night when your favorite team is playing and feel free to co-host with someone. If you are
willing to help us out, please sign up in the INFO center at church or contact Pastor Kurt at
[email protected] or call 567-4665.
THANK YOU for praying for the NASCAR MISSION TEAM and thanks to the 60 people who made 5,000
cookies. The trip was AMAZING. Be sure to ask someone who went on the trip about their experience or if
you missed their report September 28 be sure to watch it on our website at www.mauricereformed.org.
MRC Fall Spiritual Retreat
November 15,16, 2014
Speaker: Mr. Bob Upgren
Bob Upgren is co-founder and president of “Cross Training Inc.”, one of the largest faith based
sports and leadership programs in the country. Each year Bob mentors thousands of young people
through the “Cross Training Basketball Camps.” Annually Bob leads sports mission teams to the
Dominican Republic for competition, mentoring, and work with an orphanage. Bob has spoken and
consulted about leadership with Fortune 100 clients. Some of his recent clients include Sharp
Electronics, the Make-a-Wish Foundation, National Basketball Association, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and
Verizon Wireless.
Bob comes with high recommendations wherever he speaks and leads. An added dimension
to Bob’s speaking is his gift of illustrating what he is teaching through chalk drawings. Bob will be
sharing chalk drawings in 2 of his 3 presentations at MRC.
Bob has been happily married to Shauna for the past 13 years and has two young daughters.
SESSIONS
“Allowing the Word to Lead You!” – Saturday morning, November 15
This session is for men and boys and will be held in the Family Life Center at 8:00 am with a
Continental Breakfast.
Bob wants to help make a shift in men’s thinking from “I think” to “The Bible says” because
this will help men be the most effective dads, workers, or employers.
“Creating a Jesus Culture in Your Home” – Saturday evening, November 15
This session is for families and will begin with a supper at 5:30 pm in the Family Life Center.
The teaching session will be in the sanctuary.
Building strong followers of Jesus is built on the culture that is found in your home. This
session deals with how to build a strong Jesus culture in your home and how that culture sets up your
family for success in life. This session includes chalk art illustration.
“How to Ignite a Faith that Hungers for More” – Sunday morning at 9:30, November 16
This session will happen at the one morning worship service at 9:30. There will not be
Sunday School. How often haven’t you thought, “Is that all there is to the Christian life?” Bob will
teach about how it is normal to want and actually find more in your spiritual life. This session
includes a chalk art illustration.
The Book of James
The book of James is filled with Godly guidelines for everyday living. Have
you been reading the book of James with your family? Here are some
ways to do that:
 Read the upcoming text for Sunday each day at your family devotions.
 Read a chapter a day with your family.
 Read the entire book of James as many times as you can in your
personal devotions.
If you still have the puzzle cross on your refrigerator, talk about what
values of spiritual growth were taught each Sunday.
By taking one or more of these suggestions, you will gain much more from
our study in the book of James.
Attaining Spiritual Maturity
Which of these important values that help you become spiritually mature are
you intentionally working on today? The Value of Prayer – one person suggested that we put ourselves in the shoes of the one we are praying for. For
example, if you are praying for a person to get a job, stop and think about
what you would be thinking and feeling if you had no job. Or, if you are
praying for someone who is going to have surgery, stop and think about
what you would be feeling and thinking if you were having surgery tomorrow. When you mentally put yourself in the other person’s shoes, you can
pray more clearly and forcefully. Praying this way helps a person become
more spiritually mature.
FUNDRAISER OCTOBER 15 – Mark your calendars!!!
Acts 4:32-37
The deacons of Maurice Reformed Church would like to invite you to a BBQ fundraiser in honor of
multiple families of our church who have been burdened with high medical expenses over the last
several months and years. This will take place on Wednesday, October 15 from 5:30-7:30 in the
Family Life Center. Stay tuned for more information in the following weeks.
Ladies' Morning
Brunch
Knowing God’s word is key to living a life that
glorifies him, and the MRC Memory Verse Challenge continues. Keep working on memorizing
the monthly verse on your own and keep looking for the verse in all sorts of places around
church. All congregation members, of any
age, are challenged to learn the monthly
verse. Ask someone today where they post
their reminder card! The memory verse for
October is “Let us not become weary in doing
good, for at the proper time we will reap a
harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9
Coming in November! Spend a Saturday
morning having your heart
uplifted and enjoying
brunch with other ladies! Join us in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30 a.m. on
Saturday, November 8 as we share brunch
and listen to the story of Bethany (Raman)
Reeves. Bethany shares her story of God’s
faithfulness through many challenges in her
life. You will be encouraged and reminded
again of what a great God we serve! We
would love to have you join us, and bring a
friend who could also use some encouragement. Please sign up at the Information
Center by November 2 so we can have
enough brunch prepared. You can contact
Marissa Maassen or Jill Muilenburg with any
questions.
KIDS CONNECTION
NEEDS SUPPLIES
Did you know that are over 20 students
from MRC ages kindergarden-5th grade that attend the after school program, Kids Connection? Kids Connection meets on Tuesday and
Thursday after school at the First Reformed
Church in Orange City. The students have tons
of fun there doing all kinds of activities. Sewing,
painting, jumping rope, playing basketball, arts
and crafts, just to name a few. But to keep them
busy, they are looking for some donations. We
are asking for the following items:
5 oz. Dixie cups
Napkins
Zip bags- gallon, snack and/or quart
Creamy peanut butter
Grape Jelly
Strawberry Jelly
Cheetos
Rice Chex
Corn Chex
Graham Crackers
Bugles
Apple Juice
Drink Mix
Please place the items in the box marked: Kid’s
Connection. Questions? Contact Marci Jager
AJ and Lisa Smit
[email protected]
Newsletter
Articles are
due
October 20.
To all MRC members:
It might not seem like it but next week is October already. What
happens in October? October is STAFF APPRECIATION MONTH at
MRC. The Consistory would like to encourage you to take this opportunity to express your "Thanks" to our hard-working staff. Every week there will be a basket on the Information center in the
Fellowship Hall for you to put a card or letter of encouragement to
our staff members that do an excellent job of leading us in worship or leading our kids or answering the phone or some other
way of portraying God through their work here at MRC. Come on
lets show them how much we appreciate them.
Thank you
Consistory of MRC
Sr. RCYF -
Oct. 1 – Worship and dig DEEP!
Oct. 8 – To Be Announced
Oct. 15 – “Rake & Run” with Jr. GAP
Oct. 22 – Harvest Party @ Bob Cleveringa’s. This event will be held with Jr. GAP and Trinity Reformed
Church’s (Orange City) youth.
Oct. 29 – PAL night for Pioneer Club. For those that are PAL’s, find that person. For those that aren’t, we’ll
study God’s word.
October Birthdays -
October
October
October
October
7 -Samantha Bomgaars
13 -Abby Lamm
18 -Megan Van Klompenburg
28 -Hallie Zamora
October 12 -Dustin Folkema
October 14 -Emily Bruxvoort
October 18 -Carly Howrey
Lunch - pan of bars or 2 dozen cookies and two 2 liters of pop or juice
Lunch - Oct. 1 - Emily Deinken, Daniel Van Klompenburg, Luis Perez
Oct. 8 - Kira Jasper, Caleb Baartman, Sarah Schwarz
Oct. 15 - Jesse Bruxvoort, Sarah Walter, Lexy Krogman
Oct. 22 - Isaac Van Beek, Gabby Davis, Luke Elder
Oct. 29 - Youth Leaders - Loren & Melissa Dykstra, Dave Jansma
Bus Schedule: October 1 - driver-Terry Hofmeyer, rider-Michael Vander Schaaf
October 8 - driver-Jeff Hartman, rider-Sean Schuller
October 15 - driver-Dave Van Klompenburg, rider-Katie Schuller
October 22 - driver-Dave Van Klompenburg, rider-Mike Vermeer
October 29 - driver-Dave Van Klompenburg, rider-Katie Koole
Jr. GAP -
Oct. 1 – Testimony Night – Terry Baartman is sharing his testimony. We will have worship led by Terry.
Oct. 8 – #SELF – Lesson by Stacy Jasper.
Oct. 15 – “Rake & Run” with Sr. High.
Oct. 22 – Harvest Party @ Bob Cleveringa’s. This event will be held with Trinity Reformed Church’s
(Orange City) youth.
Oct. 29 – Sub Assembly Night.
Lunch - pan of bars or 2 dozen cookies and two 2 liters of pop or juice
Lunch - Oct. 1 - Amber Hathaway, Ashley Deinken, & Breanna Bonnema
Oct. 8 - Sierra & Svanna Borchers, Jaci Davis
Oct. 15 - Alex Van Donkelaar, Ana Bos & Angel Vander Zwaag
Oct. 22 - No lunch - Harvest Party
Oct. 29 - Ciara Dean, Eric Plendl & Kaden Utesch
Dates & Things to Remember:
Oct. 26 – Tenth Avenue North & Phil Wickham Concert @ Christ Chapel (NWC). I will be ordering about 20
or so tickets, so if your student is interested then contact me and I will sign them up! First come first serve
on this.
Oct. 29 – Sub Assembly (Also Pal Party)
Nov. 8-9 – Jr. GAP Lock-In
October Birthdays -
Amber Hathaway
Kayla Vlietstra
Alondra Mata
October 10
October 12
October 16
Children’s Ministry News
Dates on the Horizon:
Kids Against Hunger

October 23 - First night of 4th
and 5th grade Bible Study
(4:00 - 5:30)

October 19 - Kids Praise choir
(1-5th) sing at both services

October 29 - Harvest Party/
PAL night for Pioneer Club

November 1 - Kids Against
Hunger

November 2 - Precious
Jewels choir
November 1 - Sioux Falls
Any kiddo Preschool - 5th grade.
* 2nd graders and below must be accompanied
by any adult family member.
Cost: $15/per person
Time Frame: Leaving Church around 8:30
and arriving back in the early afternoon
Sign-up: At the sign-up table. Please sign up
kids and chaperones on the same sheet.
4th and 5th Grade Bible Study
WHO: Any 4th or 5th grade kiddo
WHAT: A Going Deeper - Bible Study
WHEN: Starting on October 23 from 4:00 - 5:30
*We will be meeting on Thursday’s instead of Wednesday’s after school! (ride the Bus to
Church!)
WHERE: At Church and various off campus locations
WHY: These children will have an opportunity to grow deeper in their faith by hearing from
adults about what it looks like to trust God in the midst of hardships and challenges.
Sign up
There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the nursery hallway.
Please fill out the travel release form and return it back to me before October 23.
You only need to fill one out per family per year.
If you filled one out already for Kids Against Hunger, you do not need to fill out another.
October
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
5:15 - 6:45 PM
Family Night Meal
6:30 PM Pioneer Club
6:30 PM Adult Growth
Group @ Connection
6:45 PM Jr. GAP
6:45 PM Sr. High
8 PM Young Adult Group
8:05 PM Adult Choir
Rehearsal
5
6
7
8:30 and 10:45
AM - Pastor
Don DeKok
Worldwide
Communion
Sunday
9 AM Fellowship
Through Fitness
9:30 AM Staff
Meeting
7 PM Bell Choir
9:30 AM
Legacy Bible
Study
7:30 PM
MNF
12
13
14
8:30 and 10:45
AM - Pastor
Don DeKok
Commission
Jarrod P.
5 PM - CROP
walk
9 AM Fellowship
Through Fitness
9:30 AM Staff
Meeting
6:30 PM Bell
Choir
6:30 PM
Consistory
Meeting
7:30 PM
MNF
7:30 PM Good
News Bible Study
19
20
21
8:30 and 10:45
AM - Pastor
Don (Baptism
of Creighton
Cleveringa and
Becker Vermeer)
9 AM Fellowship
Through Fitness
Staff Outing
7 PM Bell Choir
7:30 PM
MNF
9:30 AM
Legacy Bible
Study
6:30 PM Children’s Ministry
team
26
27
28
8:30 and 10:45
AM - Pastor
Gary Hegstad
9 AM Fellowship
Through Fitness
9:30 AM Staff
Meeting
6:30 PM—Kurt
Van Noord
7 PM Faith Bible
Study
7:30 PM
MNF
8
Thu
2
Fri
3
4
10
11
18
9 AM
Fellowship
Through Fitness
7 PM Celebrate
Recovery
7 PM Financial
Peace
2 PM Golden Hour
5:15 - 6:45 PM
Family Night Meal
6:30 PM Pioneer Club
6:30 PM Adult Growth
Group @ Connection
6:45 PM Jr. GAP
6:45 PM Sr. High
8 PM Young Adult Group
8:05 PM Adult Choir
Rehearsal
9
15
16
17
9 AM
Fellowship
Through Fitness
6 PM Singles
Group Nederlanders
in Orange City
2 PM Senior Program
5:15 - 6:45 PM
Fundraiser Meal
6:30 PM Pioneer Club
6:30 PM Adult Growth
Group @ Connection
6:45 PM Jr. GAP
6:45 PM Sr. High
8 PM Young Adult Group
22
5:15 - 6:45 PM
Family Night Meal
6:30 PM Pioneer Club
6:30 PM Adult Growth
Group @ Connection
6:45 PM Jr. GAP
6:45 PM Sr. High
8 PM Young Adult Group
9 AM
Fellowship
Through Fitness
7 PM Celebrate
Recovery
7 PM Financial
Peace
7 PM Celebrate
Recovery
7 PM Financial
Peace
23
9 AM
Fellowship
Through Fitness
24
5:15 - 6:45 PM
Family Night Meal
6:30 PM Pioneer Club
PAL Harvest Party
6:30 PM Adult Growth
Group @ Connection
6:45 PM Jr. GAP
6:45 PM Sr. High
8 PM Young Adult Group
4-5:30 PM 4th &
5th grade Bible
study
7 PM Celebrate
Recovery
30
9 AM
Fellowship
Through Fitness
6:30 PM
Celebrate
Recovery
7 PM Financial
Peace
25
6:30 AM
Elders
Fellowship
9AM-9PM
SCRAP at
Priscilla Jansma
7 PM Financial
Peace
29
Sat
31