Peace Reformed Church News
4100 OUTER DRIVE NORTH
SIOUX CITY, IA 51108
www.peacereformed.org 712-258-0486
FROM THE PULPIT
PASTOR: BOB ROOK
Dec. 28, 2014
Scripture: Isaiah
61:10-62:3
Sermon: A New Name
Jan 4, 2015
Scripture:
Philippians 1
Series on Philippians
Sunday School:
9:45 - 10:45
September to
May
This Week’s Participants: Liturgist: Brian Moon; Director of Music: Amanda
Vande Zande; Organist: Minda Thompson; Sound: Jim Zuercher
Ushers
December 28 8:45: Jeff & Dee Ahlers, Jim & Helen Bilsland
11:00: Craig & Jodie Solomon
Greeters:
December 28 8:45: Upstairs: Dean & Patricia Sheehan, Dave & Bee Shira
Downstairs: Stan & Kristin Simpson
11:00: Upstairs: Mitch & Susan Sorenson, John Steunenberg
Downstairs: Brian & Marla Moore
Nursery:
December 28 8:45: Jill Obbink, Sheila Willson
9:45: No Sunday School
11:00: Amanda McCauley
Next Week’s Participants: Worship: Praise Team; Director of Music: Amanda
Vande Zande; Organist: Minda Thompson; Sound: Brian Moon
Ushers
January 4
Greeters:
January 4
Final Steps!
We are so close!
 Raised: $575,000
 Amount needed:
$40,000
December 23, 2014
WORSHIP:
8:45 AM
& 11:00 AM
Nursery:
January 4
8:45: Greg Bleeker, Thom & Barb Borchert
11:00: John Steunenberg, Marcia Donkersloot
8:45 Upstairs: Todd & Emily Sudbeck, Wade & Karmen TenNapel
Downstairs: Chad & Tara Ten Napel
11:00: Upstairs: Karen Stuart, Dave & Bev Tieck, Marilyn Turner
Downstairs: Darin & Robin Turner
8:45: Deb Mastbergen, Sheila Willson
9:45: Stacy Daschel
11:00: Taylor Rook
Gospel Mission:
January 4th & 18th 11:00am
Events for this Week at Peace
Terry & Carole Johnston
 Help sing in a group
 Lead responsive
reading
 Call to worship
 Read a poem
 Play an instrument
 Read scripture
 Relate experience of
God
 Or just smile.
Monday
Dec. 22
Office Open Change for Holidays
8:30 – 12:30 pm
Tuesday
Dec. 23
Office Open Change for Holidays
8:30 – 12:30 pm
Choir Practice
5:30 pm
Christmas Eve Service
6:00 pm
Wednesday Dec. 24
Thursday
Dec. 25
Christmas Day Celebration Office Closed
Friday:
Dec. 26
Closed
Sunday:
Dec. 28
Worship Services
Power of Prayer Team
8:45 am & 11:00 am
8:15 am
KIDS’ HOPE:
Marlene Hoelker
Music
[email protected]
712-490-8152
BE A MENTOR!
(Training Provided)
Amanda VandeZande
[email protected]
605-670-9887
Choir Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. All are welcome.
December 24th @ 5:30, No Choir December 31, Resume Jan. 7th
Who: NOW up to 3 students
What: Need mentors
When: One hr./wk. during
school hours
Where: Unity School
Needed: Instrumentalists to join the praise band
THE DOMESTICS QUILTING GROUP
Who: Women of Peace Reformed Church
When: Tuesday afternoons @ 1:00
Where: in the lower level at Peace Church
Prayer Box:
On Welcome
Prayer
Table in the
Requests
Foyer.
Place your
Joys & Requests
in the box.
Sunday morning and during
the week the Prayer Team will
address these joys and
requests.
Contact:
Terry & Carole Johnston
712-943-9904 or
[email protected]
What: If you know of someone going through a tough time (illness, hospice
care, house fire, tornado and etc.) & a handmade quilt would be an
encouragement.
Contact: Kathy Dekker @ 277-8248 or Marge King @ 712-378-3566.
Nursery Volunteers Needed: Weekly volunteers are
needed for the Sunday School hour of 9:45
Contact:


Katie Stansberry @ 605-940-2265;
Stacy Daschel @ 712-898-7069.
Note The Time Change
This Year!
Christmas Eve Service
December 24, 2014
at 6:00 p.m.
Liturgist: Thom Borchert
Sound: Corey Westra
Ushers: Tom & Eva
Richards, & Lenard & Betty
Schmidt
Greeters: Upstairs:
Garrett & Nancy
VanSurksum, Lenard &
Betty Schmidt;
Downstairs: Greg & Sheryl
Steuk
Nursery: Steve & Diane
Vogel
Ladies Luncheon: Jan. 15th, 12:00 p.m. @ Panera
Bread in Morningside.
Men’s Luncheon: Jan. 23rd, 11:30 a.m. @ Pizza
Ranch on Floyd Blvd. Come when you can and
leave when you must.
Leadership Team Minutes can be read on the church web site:
http://www.peacereformed.org/leadership.htm
Education
Family First
Who: Everyone
What: Family First Sign-ups
When: Deadline is Dec. 28th
Where: Sign-ups located in the foyer
*Please sign-up to help us determine how much
food to prepare and how many materials to order.
Discipleship Volunteer Needs
 Small Group Leaders
 Vacation Bible School Organizers (2-3 people
needed)
Aaron VanDuinen
[email protected]
712.522.9527
Small Groups
Leaders: Chris & Michelle Lewis
Where: 4301 Seger Ave., Sioux City, IA
When: Start Sun. Jan. 11, 4:00—5:00 pm
Leaders: Aaron & Emily VanDuinen
Where: 4525 Talbot Road, Sioux City, IA
When: Start Sun. Jan. 11, 1:00 —3:00 pm
(potluck style meal)
Leaders: Paul & Jan Schneider
Where: Start @ Church (T.B.D. from there)
When: Start Wed. Apr. 22, 6:00 —7:00 pm
Youth Group
 There is no youth group for the next two
Sundays. We will resume January 11.
Men’s Group
There is no men’s group throughout the
holidays. We will resume on January 10th.
Sunday Night Study
Upcoming Adult Sunday School Opportunities
Please check the back table in the foyer and sign-up to take
part in the winter opportunities.
 Adult Sunday School: Begins Jan. 11
 Small Groups: Begins Jan. 11
 College Group/Young Adults: Begins Jan. 11
***Deadline to sign up is December 28.***
What: Becoming a Romans 12 Christian - Video
When: 5:30 – 6:30 pm starting Jan. 11
Where: Peace Choir Room
MISSION TEAM--would like to challenge the congregation to give to a campaign we are putting together for
Unity Elementary. Hats, gloves, mittens, and coats are of great need for the children of Kids Hope. If you are
able, please bring some new or gently used items and set in the Kids Hope bucket by the announcement
table. Anything will help and no donation too small. Thank you!
General Fund Mission Support. Over the final weeks of 2014, the Leadership Team would like to fulfill more
of the financial support to mission organizations in our budget. Please prayerfully consider this need.
Snow! Snow! Help is needed for sidewalk snow removal. The months of December, January, February, &
March. 2 people per month please. Please contact Clint Vos at [email protected] or 712-253-4808.
BSF Men's Discussion Group: BSF will resume January 6th.
Informational Details at Peace:
Power of Prayer Team: Sunday morning at 8:15 in the 1st floor mechanical room. Please contact
Terry/Carole Johnston @ [email protected] or 943-9904 with personal requests.
ALTAR FLOWERS: If you are interested in donating flowers, please see Phyllis DeWolf for details.
We have sent. via e-mail, a Monthly Volunteer Schedule for Nursery, Ushers, Worship Leaders,
Greeters, & Workers. If your scheduled date on the Monthly Volunteer Schedule does not work for you,
please switch with someone & let Charlotte know @ [email protected] or 712-258-0486 so the
correct name can be printed in the newsletter and bulletin.
Notice! Newsletter deadline is 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday & bulletin deadline is 10:00 am on Thursday..
Sharing the love and peace of Jesus Christ on Facebook!
Pick up your window cling @ the welcome desk!
Reminder: Send mail to Peace Reformed Church @ P.O. Box 2310, Sioux City, Iowa, 51108.
UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
December
24
28
29
31
Greg Bleeker, Mark Kruse
Micah Rook, Kristin Van Peursem
Hank Funderman, Terry Johnston, Nate VanderPlaats
Lauren Bleeker
UPCOMING ANNIVERSARIES
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