Calvin CRC Le Mars

Calvin Church, 326 7 th St SE, welcomes all who are looking for a church family to worship, learn and
fellowship with us. Worship begins at 10:00 AM. Pastor Brian Hofman will be on vacation. Mr. Verlyn
Schaap from Sioux City will lead us in worship. Inez Hoogeveen will lead us into worship with a prelude
“The Battle Hymn of the Republic” on the piano. The hymn selections are “Spirit of God, Who Dwells
Within My Heart”, “Dwell in Me, O Blessed Spirit”, “Breathe o Me, Breath of God”, “Spirit of the Living
God”, and ”Battle Hymn of the Republic”.

At 2:00 PM our church has opened its doors to the Micronesian population in our community. We
welcome them to worship God in our sanctuary.

Sunday School classes are finished for the summer. However, plans are in full swing preparing for
Vacation Bible School. Children ages 3 through entering 6 th grade are welcome to attend.
Vacation Bible School has been set for June 19 – 22; 5:30 – 8:00 PM. This year’s theme is STELLAR:
SHINE JESUS LIGHT. We’ll begin each night with a meal. STELLAR rockets kids on an out-of-this world
adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun.
Kids will Launch into VBS in an out-of-this-world event. They prepare for the day’s adventure by singing
fun songs at Sing & Play Blast Off. Experience God’s Word reinforced throughout each station, each day.
Play All-Star Games and Close with a Cosmic Closing.
You may register at
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e1FAlpQLSdGcEfaTFZWBlkCsacwaUPorr8M_By7MGSfdsmFj_11QAMo
Umw/viewform OR call the church office.
The office is open every morning from 10 to noon. If you have any prayer requests and concerns you
like included in the bulletin, please direct them to our church secretary at 712-546-4767.
Services may be seen on YouTube, on our newly designed website at Calvincrclemars.org, or by listening
to a CD.

Calvin Church, 326 7 th St SE, welcomes all who are looking for a church family to worship, learn and
fellowship with us. Worship begins at 10:00 AM. Pastor Brian Hofman will lead us in worship. The text
is Romans 6: 15 – 23. Miriam Hector will lead us into worship with a prelude on the piano. The All For
Him praise team leads the singing of “God of Wonders”, “I Will Rise”, “Blessed Assurance”, “By Grace
We Have Been Saved”, and ”I Serve a Risen Savior”.
This Sunday we will celebrate Communion. Just a reminder, everyone is encouraged o bring items for
the Christian Needs Center.
After the offertory, the children come forward to visit with Pastor Wick and then will be dismissed for
Children’s Worship.
Sunday School classes for all ages are available this Sunday at 9:00 am. The Adult Sunday School class is
meeting this week as they watch the DVD “Counter Culture” by David Platt.
Vacation Bible School has been set for June 19 – 22; 5:30 – 8:00 PM. This year’s theme is STELLAR:
SHINE JESUS LIGHT. We’ll begin each night with a meal. STELLAR rockets kids on an out-of-this world
adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun.
Kids will prepare for the day’s adventure by singing fun songs and meeting fun Bible Memory Buddies!
STELLAR Bible Adventures experience each Bible story with all five senses.
All-star Games play high-energy games like Mission Control and Pool Noodle Feudal!
Contact the church to register. The office is open every morning from 10 to noon. If you have any
prayer requests and concerns you like included in the bulletin, please direct them to our church
secretary at 712-546-4767.
Services may be seen on YouTube, on our newly designed website at Calvincrclemars.org, or by listening
to a CD.

Calvin Church, 326 7 th St SE, welcomes all who are looking for a church family to worship, learn and
fellowship with us. Worship begins at 10:00 AM. Pastor Brian Hofman will be filling a Classical
appointment at Ocheyedan CRC. Former Pastor Wick Hubers will lead us in worship. The text is Hosea
11: 1 -11. “You Can Pack a Lot into a Name.” Mandy Viet will lead us into worship with a prelude on the
piano. The hymns selected are “Let All Things Now Living”, “I Sing the Mighty Power of God”, “Speak, O
Lord”, “Song of the Prophets”, and ”Great is Thy Faithfulness”.
After the offertory, the children come forward to visit with Pastor Wick and then will be dismissed for
Children’s Worship.
Sunday School classes for all ages are available this Sunday at 9:00 am. The Adult Sunday School class is
meeting this week as they watch the DVD “Counter Culture” by David Platt.
Vacation Bible School has been set for June 19 – 22; 5:30 – 8:00 PM. This year’s theme is STELLAR:
SHINE JESUS LIGHT. We’ll begin each night with a meal. STELLAR rockets kids on an out-of-this world
adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun.
Kids will prepare for the day’s adventure by singing fun songs and meeting fun Bible Memory Buddies!
STELLAR Bible Adventures experience each Bible story with all five senses.
All-star Games play high-energy games like Mission Control and Pool Noodle Feudal!
The church is open every morning from 10 to noon. If you have any prayer requests and concerns
you like included in the bulletin, please direct them to our church secretary at 712-546-4767.
Services may be seen on YouTube, on our newly designed website at Calvincrclemars.org, or by listening
to a CD.
Calvin is “A Caring Church, Reaching Community”. CCRC, get it?

Calvin Church, 326 7 th St SE, welcomes all who are looking for a church family to worship, learn and
fellowship with us. Worship begins at 10:00 AM. Pastor Brian Hofman is leading us in a series of
sermons on Romans. This Sunday the text is Romans 6:15-23, “Slaves to Righteousness.” Miriam Hector
will lead us into worship with a prelude on the piano. The hymns selected are “Your Name”, “I Will
Rise”, “Blessed Assurance”, “By Grace We Have Been Saved”, and ”I Serve a Risen Savior”.
After the offertory, the children come forward to visit with Pastor Brian and then will be dismissed for
Children’s Worship.
Sunday School classes for all ages are available this Sunday at 9:00 am. The Adult Sunday School class is
meeting this week as they watch the DVD “Counter Culture” by David Platt.
It’s a Boy! Join us for a baby shower in honor of Tessa Hofman. Saturday, May 6 at 10:00 AM in the
Calvin CRC basement.
Acoustic Storytime will be held on Sunday, May 7 th , at Rejoice Community Church at 6 PM. The concert
features Contemporary Christian Music Artists Jason Gray, Cade Thompson, and Mike Donehey of Tenth
Avenue North. It will be an evening of storytelling, jokes, and great music! Tickets are just $10 each and
are available in Le Mars at Hotopp Jewelry & Gifts, Side by Side Ministries, or KLEM Radio. You can also
purchase them online at www.Spirit712.com.
The church is open every morning from 10 to noon. If you have any prayer requests and concerns
you like included in the bulletin, please direct them to our church secretary at 712-546-4767.
Services may be seen on YouTube, on our newly designed website at Calvincrclemars.org, or by listening
to a CD.
Calvin is “A Caring Church, Reaching Community”. CCRC, get it?

Calvin Church, 326 7 th St SE, welcomes all who are looking for a church family to worship, learn and
fellowship with us. Worship begins at 10:00 AM. Pastor Brian Hofman is leading us in a series of
sermons on Romans. This Sunday the text is Romans 6, “Dead To Sin, Alive in Christ.” Miriam Hector
will lead us into worship with a prelude on the piano. The All For Him Praise Team will lead the singing
of “Christ is Risen! Shout Alleluia”, “Here on Jesus Christ I Will Stand”, “Jesus Messiah”, “Same Power”,
and ”Oh, How Good is Christ the Lord”.
After the offertory, the children come forward to visit with Pastor Brian and then will be dismissed for
Children’s Worship.
Sunday School classes for all ages are available this Sunday at 9:00 am. The Adult Sunday School class is
meeting this week as they watch the DVD “Counter Culture” by David Platt.
All Ladies of Calvin are invited to the Women’s Ministries “Our Favorite Things” Party April 29 th
beginning at 10 AM with Brunch.
This week Wednesday Calvin leads the nursing home ministry at PrimeLiving at 9:30 AM and Accura
Health at 10:00 AM.
On Friday, April 28, the Disability Concerns team will be meeting at 6:30 PM. They will be meeting with
Deb Rensink.
Acoustic Storytime will be held on Sunday, May 7 th , at Rejoice Community Church at 6 PM. The concert
features Contemporary Christian Music Artists Jason Gray, Cade Thompson, and Mike Donehey of Tenth
Avenue North.
The church is open every morning from 10 to noon. If you have any prayer requests and concerns
you like included in the bulletin, please direct them to our church secretary at 712-546-4767.
Services may be seen on YouTube, on our newly designed website at Calvincrclemars.org, or by listening
to a CD.

Calvin Church, 326 7th St SE, welcomes all who are looking for a church family to worship, learn and
fellowship with us. This is the Third Sunday of Eastertide where we focus on Jesus’ Resurrection.
Worship begins at 10:00 AM. Pastor Brian Hofman is leading us in a series of sermons on Romans. This
Sunday the text is Romans 5: 12-21, “Death Through Adam, Life Through Christ.” Miriam Hector will
lead us into worship with a prelude on the piano. The hymns chosen are: “Chrisst Has Arisen Alleluia”,
“Christ is Alive”, “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death”, and ”Because He Lives”.
After the offertory, the children come forward to visit with Pastor Brian and then will be dismissed for
Children’s Worship.
Sunday School classes for all ages are available this Sunday at 9:00 am. The Adult Sunday School class is
meeting this week as they watch the DVD “Counter Culture” by David Platt.
The Evening Bible study will meet again on April 26th at 6:30 PM. Laura Grigsby leads in their study of
Twelve More Women of the Bible.
Reminder for all Ladies to sign up for our Women’s Ministries “Our Favorite Things” Party April 29th beginning at 10 AM with Brunch.
You are invited to join us for the Lifewise Evening of Impact on April 25 at Le Mars Bible Church. Doors
open at 6:30 PM with the presentation beginning at 7:00.
Area Men’s Event “Discipleship: A Call to Multiply” will be held Thursday, April 287 at 7:00 PM at the Le
Mars Willow Creek Golf Course. Featured speaker will be Adam Timmerman – former NFL Offensive
Guard.

The church is open every morning from 10 to noon. If you have any prayer requests and concerns
you like included in the bulletin, please direct them to our church secretary at 712-546-4767.
Services may be seen on YouTube, on our newly designed website at Calvincrclemars.org, or by listening
to a CD.

Calvin Church, 326 7th St SE, welcomes all who are looking for a church family to worship, learn and
fellowship with us. We offer Sunday School classes for all ages at 9:00 AM. Come and join us.
Worship begins in the sanctuary at 10:00 AM. Pastor Brian Hofman’s text this Sunday is in the Book
of Romans. Romans 5: 1-11, Peace and Joy. The All For Him praise team will lead the singing of “Come,
People of the Risen King”, “Glorious Day”, “Lord I Lift Your Name on High”, and “celebrate Communion
together. All who are truly sorry for their sins, and believe that the Lord Jesus is their Savior, are invited
to the table of our Lord. The Praise Team will lead the singing of ”Wonderful Merciful Savior” as the
congregation comes forward to partake in this Holy Supper.
After the offertory, the children come forward to visit with Pastor Brian and then will be dismissed for
Children’s Worship.
As is tradition at Calvin on communion days we encourage the congregation to contribute to the
Christian Needs Center. Their needs this month include: peanut butter, hamburger/tuna helper, corn,,
canned fruit, instant potatoes, soup, juice, toilet paper; shampoo, and toothpaste. These items are to
be placed in the blue barrel in the narthex. Thank you.
April 29th is our Women’s Ministries “Our Favorite Things” Party beginning at 10 AM. Bring 3 of the same
items worth around $10 each to the Party to be exchanged.
The church is open every morning from 10 to noon. If you have any prayer requests and concerns
you like included in the bulletin, please direct them to our church secretary at 712-546-4767.
Services may be seen on YouTube, on our newly designed website at Calvincrclemars.org, or by listening
to a CD.

Calvin Church, 326 7 th St SE, welcomes all who are looking for a church family to worship, learn and
fellowship with us. This is Good Friday, at 7:00 PM Calvin will observe the crucifixion that Jesus endured
for our sins. Pastor Brian will read scripture about Christ’s suffering and death on the cross. Inez
Hoogeveen will accompany the hymns. People will have time to write on a note card of their thanks for
Christ’s atonement and place them on the cross in front of the sanctuary.
Easter morning begins with a Breakfast at 9:00 am. In the Fellowship Hall. Egg bake, cinnamon rolls,
muffins, coffee cake, orange juice and coffee will be served.
Worship begins in the sanctuary at 10:00 AM. Pastor Brian Hofman’s text this Sunday is Matthew
28: 1 – 10, The Resurrection Story. Mandy Viet will provide service music with a prelude, and
accompaniment for the hymns. These Resurrection hymns include: “See, What a Morning!”, “Christ the
Lord is Risen Today”, “Low in the Grave He Lay”, and “He is Lord.”
After the offertory, the children come forward to visit with Pastor Brian and then will be dismissed for
Children’s Worship.
Summer Service trips with World Renew DRS are ways to serve with congregations and youth group this
summer. Join World Renew DRS to repair homes after natural disasters all across the US and Canada!
There are sites available in Washington, Kentucky, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, and more! Contact
Chris, our Groups Program Manager, at cgibson@worldrenew.net if interested or with questions.
The church is open every morning from 10 to noon. If you have any prayer requests and concerns
you like included in the bulletin, please direct them to our church secretary at 712-546-4767.
Services may be seen on YouTube, on our newly designed website at Calvincrclemars.org, or by listening
to a CD.

Calvin Church, 326 7 th St SE, welcomes all who are looking for a church family to worship, learn and
fellowship with us. This is Palm Sunday! Children and adults will process waving palms saying “Hosanna,
Hosanna in the highest. The All For Him praise band will be singing “Hosanna (Praise is Rising)”,”
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”, “All Hail King Jesus”, “Beautiful One”, “I Stand Amazed”. Worship begins at
10:00 AM. Pastor Brian Hofman’s text this Sunday is Matthew 26: 6-13.
After the offertory, the children come forward to visit with Pastor Brian and then will be dismissed for
Children’s Worship.
Sunday School classes for all ages are available this Sunday at 9:00 am.
A Good Friday service is at 7:00 PM with scripture and lots of hymns. Inez Hoogeveen will providing
service music.
Easter morning begins 9:00 am. They are serving egg bakes, muffins, cinnamon rolls, coffee cake,
orange juice and coffee.
Easter service will be at 10:00. Mandy Viet is playing the prelude and accompanying the hymns and
songs of praise. They are “See, What A Morning”, “Christ the Lord is Risen Today”, and “Low in the
Grave He Lay”.
Summer Service trips with World Renew DRS are ways to serve with congregations and youth group this
summer. Join World Renew DRS to repair homes after natural disasters all across the US and Canada!
There are sites available in Wahington, Kentucky,, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, and more! Contact
Chris, our Groups Program Manager, at cgibson@worldrenew.net if interested or with questions.
The church is open every morning from 10 to noon. If you have any prayer requests and concerns
you like included in the bulletin, please direct them to our church secretary at 712-546-4767.
Services may be seen on YouTube, on our newly designed website at Calvincrclemars.org, or by listening
to a CD.

Sunday, March 26th, Calvin CRC welcomes all to a time that has been set aside for the public worship of
God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! Worship begins at 10 AM at 326 7th St SE, Le Mars. Before
worship, all are invited to study God’s Word at 9:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Classes for all ages is
provided. Join us in these studies!
This Sunday Calvin celebrates communion. As we prepare to celebrate communion, we ask God for the
proper spirit in which to celebrate the sacrament.
As is tradition, on communion Sundays we urge our members to contribute to the Christian Needs
Ministry.
A Special Offering is designated for Dordt University’s Putting Love Into Action (PLIA). This Spring Break
service opportunity has students working alongside ministries and nonprofits at various locations in the
US. William Ver Mulm will be going on one of the trips.
This Saturday at 10:00 AM there will be Automated External Defibrillator Training at church.

Pastor Brian Hofman is using Matthew 5: 43-48 as his text from the Sermon on the Mount- “Love For
Our Enemies.” The songs of praise will be led by the All For Praise Team. Songs include “This Is Amazing
Grace”, “Oh To See the Dawn”, “Yes He Lives”, “They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love”, and “To
God Be the Glory.” During the distribution of communion, we will sing “How Deep the Father’s Love For
Us.”
An Easter Sunday Breakfast on April 9 will be served at 9 AM. Egg bakes, muffins, cinnamon rolls,
orange juice and coffee will be served. Plan to attend.
Easter lilies ill be used to decorate the sanctuary on Easter. Give your order form and money to Mary
Van Hill by this Sunday.
Services may be seen on YouTube, on our website at calvincrclemars.org, or by listening to a CD.