Calvin CRC Le Mars

Calvin Church, 326 7th St SE, welcomes all who are looking for a church family to worship, learn and
fellowship with us. Sunday School classes for all ages begin at 9:00 AM. Worship begins at 10:00 AM
celebrating the Second Week of Advent lighting the candle of peace. Just as this light illuminates the
darkness, may the peace of Christ shine brightly in our lives, guiding our steps and bringing hope to the
world. Songs of Peace include: “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”, “You Are Holy (Prince of Peace)” “He
Shall Reign Forevermore”, and “Emmanuel”.
Pastor Brian Hofman’s text for this Sunday is Isaiah 12: 1-6; “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and
be not afraid.”
After the offertory, the children meet with Pastor Brian for an interesting Children’s Sermon. Then they
are dismissed to Children’s Worship led by Tessa Hofman.
Sunday we also celebrate communion. As is tradition we encourage members to contribute to The
Table. Place items in the blue barrel in the narthex. This Sunday we have a special offering for World
Renew.
This week Calvin has the pleasure of leading worship services at the Prime Living (9:30), and Accura
(10:00).
A Lifewise Christmas Tree is in the foyer. On it are items you can purchase to support LifeWise. Calvin
welcomes LifeWise Academy to our facilities. On Wednesday the Kluckhohn 5th graders are bused over
and on Thursday the Franklin 5th graders walk to the church.
The Evening Bible Study meets at 6:30 PM on Wednesday.
The church 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. Sunday School classes for all ages begin at 9:00 AM. Worship begins at 10:00 AM
celebrating the First Week of Advent lighting the candle of hope. As we light this candle, may our hearts
ignite with the flame of hope, illuminating our path through this Advent season. Songs of Hope include:
“Angels We Have Heard on High”, “He Came Down That We Might Have Hope,” “My Soul Cries Out”,
and “Song of Hope”.
Pastor Brian Hofman’s text for this Sunday is Isaiah 11: 1-16; “a shoot will come up rom the stump of
Jesse.” During the offertory, Lyn Bulthuis will lead us in singing “Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming”.
After the offertory, the children meet with Pastor Brian for an interesting Children’s Sermon. Then they
are dismissed to Children’s Worship led by Kaitlyn Visscher.
This week Calvin has the pleasure of leading worship services at the Pride Group (9:30), Brentwood
(10:00), and Park Place Estates (10:30).
Calvin welcomes LifeWise Academy to our facilities. On Wednesday the Kluckhohn 5 th graders are bused
over and on Thursday the Franklin 5 th graders walk to the church.
The Afternoon Bible Study meets at 1:30 on Wednesday with the Lesson 6 “Angels and Guidance” led by
Lyn Bulthuis. Join us in discussing “How do we know if this is God’s will?” Discussion is followed by
prayer and dessert served by June Vos.
The church 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. Sunday School classes for all ages begin at 9:00 AM. Worship begins at 10:00 AM.
Miriam Hector will provide the prelude. The All For Him praise team will lead the singing of “Blessed Be
Your Name”, “Your Grace is Enough,” “That’s Why We Praise Him”, “Mighty to Save”, and “To God Be
the Glory”. Those faithful members of the praise team are guitarists: Bob Hughes, Ron De Kok, and Jim
Viet. Percussionist: Dave Hector; Vocalists: Lyn Bulthuis, Mary Fedders, Steve Ver Mulm, and Patrick
Visscher, Keyboard: Miriam Hector.
Pastor Brian Hofman’s text for this Sunday is Isaiah 10: 5 -34.
After the offertory, the children meet with Pastor Brian for an interesting Children’s Sermon. Then they
are dismissed to Children’s Worship led by Tessa Hofman.
91 Operation Christmas Child boxes were delivered to Sioux Center. They were received with great
appreciation and covered with prayer. Thank you to everyone for participating and those who helped
with the tasks to do this mission project.
Calvin welcomes Lifewise Academy to our facilities. On Wednesday the Kluckhohn 5 th graders are bused
over and on Thursday the Franklin 5 th graders walk to the church. This week Lifewise is on vacation for
Thanksgiving.
Calvin is planning a Thanksgiving banquet. We will come together to share our thankfulness on Sunday,
November 26, 2023, at noon, the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Let give thanks to God for the things He
has done.
The church 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.

Sunday, November 20th, 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 7t 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.
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. The November Needs include canned vegetables; canned fruit; hamburger/tuna helper;
peanut butter; rice; pasta sauce; toilet paper; shampoo; cleaning products. Place items in the blue
barrel in narthex.
Pastor Brian Hofman concludes his series of sermons on Ecclesiastes. This Sunday his text is from
Ecclesiastes 12: 9-14. The songs of praise will be: “God of the Ages”, “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”,
“Ancient Words”, and “Behold the Lamb.” Miriam Hector will provide the prelude and the
accompaniment of hymns on piano and organ.
This Sunday is a Special Offering for Youth For Christ.
Our Annual Thanksgiving supper is Sunday, November 26, at 5:00 PM. Ham, turkey, and potatoes
have been donated. We ask everyone to bring a dish to share. “Four for Him” a men’s quartet will
entertain us after the meal.
A Thanksgiving Eve service will be held at 6:30 November 23 rd . The service will include testimonies in
which people look back at the year past and publicly recount God’s grace and deeds, give thanks for
answered prayers, and acknowledge God’s guidance and leadership as we continue living our lives for
Christ.
Services may be seen on YouTube, on our 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. Sunday School classes for all ages begin at 9:00 AM. Adult Sunday School is
studying Tony Evans’ Kingdom Authority DVD and discussion guide. Worship begins at 10:00 AM.
Miriam Hector will provide the prelude. The All For Him praise team will lead the singing of “Forever”,
“Shout to the Lord”, “O When Will We See Justice Done”, “Goodness of God”, and “Praise God from
Whom All Blessings Flow”. Pastor Brian Hofman’s text for this Sunday is Isaiah 9: 8 – 10:4.
After the offertory, the children will be dismissed to Children’s Worship led by Tessa Hofman.
Operation Christmas Child boxes are due back this Sunday, November 12 th . Thank you for your
participation in the mission project! Millions of children around the world are being impacted by these
simple shoebox gifts. One box can touch not only just the child, but their whole family.
Calvin welcomes Lifewise Academy to our facilities. On Wednesday the Kluckhohn 5 th graders are bused
over and on Thursday the Franklin 5 th graders walk to the church.
The Election Night Soup Supper was a tremendous success. Many new and old friends came and
enjoyed the delicious food while supporting the Lifewise Academy in Le Mars. Thank you, and God bless
you.
Wednesday is the Afternoon Women’s Bible Study at 1:30. Lyn Bulthuis leads the lesson on Angels and
Kathy Ver Mulm will treat us with a dessert.
The church 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. Sunday School classes for all ages begin at 9:00 AM. Adult Sunday School is
studying Tony Evans’ Kingdom Authority DVD and discussion guide. Worship begins at 10:00 AM.
Miriam Hector will provide the prelude and accompany “Here I Am to Worship”, “Praise to the Lord the
Almighty”, “Give Thanks”, and “Joy to the World”, and “Salvation Belongs to Our God.” Pastor Brian
Hofman’s text for this Sunday is Isaiah 8: 19 – 9:7.
After the offertory, the children will be dismissed to Children’s Worship led by Tessa Hofman.
Operation Christmas Child boxes are ready to be filled. There are still boxes available in the narthex.
Return date is Sunday, November 12 th . Thank you for your participation in the mission project!
Calvin welcomes Lifewise Academy to our facilities. On Wednesday the Kluckhohn 5 th graders are bused
over and on Thursday the Franklin 5 th graders walk to the church.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Election Night Soup Supper at Calvin, November 7 th , 5 – 7PM. Tickets are $10
for adults and children over 10. Children 5-10 are $5. Under 4 are free. There will be a variety of soups
(chicken, chili, vegetable beef and potato), taverns and pig-in-the-blankets, and a huge variety of
desserts. Come and enjoy the good food and fellowship while supporting a great charity, the Lifewise
Academy in our community.
Evening Women’s Bible Study at 6:30 on Wednesday.
Calvin will be leading worship at Prime Living Wednesday at 9:30 and Accura at 10 am.
The church 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. Sunday School classes for all ages begin at 9:00 AM. Adult Sunday School is
studying Tony Evans’ Kingdom Authority DVD and discussion guide. Worship begins at 10:00 AM. Inez
Hoogeveen will provide the prelude and accompany “Come Thou Fount”, “He Leadeth Me”, “Trust and
Obey”, and “Abide with Me.” Pastor Brian Hofman’s text for this Sunday is Isaiah 8: 11-18. Sermon
discussion following the service.
After the offertory, the children will be dismissed to Children’s Worship led by Kaitlyn Visscher.
The Special Offering for this month is for Josh’s Ride Custom Bikes for Special Kids: Because every child
deserves to ride a bike!
The YFC Bowl a thon is on Oct. 29 th . Sign-up sheet at church if you plan on bowling. If you wish to
donate, place it in the envelope.
Operation Christmas Child boxes are ready to be filled. There are still boxes available in the narthex.
Return date is Sunday, November 12 th . Thank you for your participation in the mission project!
Calvin welcomes Lifewise Academy to our facilities. On Wednesday the Kluckhohn 5 th graders are bused
over and on Thursday the Franklin 5 th graders walk to the church.
October is Pastor Appreciation month. Take some time to thank the Pastor for his care and leadership
at Calvin.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Election Night Soup Supper at Calvin, November 7 th , 5 – 7PM. Funds go to
Lifewise Academy.
The church 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. Sunday School is offered for all ages. The Adult S.S. class is using Tony Evan’s Study
called “Kingdom Authority.” Worship begins at 10:00 AM. Pastor Brian Hofman will lead us in
worship. The All For Him praise team will provide the prelude and lead the singing of: “10,000
Reasons”, “Give Me Jesus”, “Hear the Call of the Kingdom”,” Jesus, Draw Me Nearer”, “Behold the
Lamb”, and “Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow”.
Pastor Hofman has begun a series of sermons on Isaiah 7 & 8. This Sunday’s text is Isaiah 8: 1 – 10.
This Sunday Calvin will be celebrating communion. Our tradition of collecting food items for The Table
will continue. They need personal supplies, canned fruit, dish soap and cleaning supplies. Place items in
the blue barrel in the narthex.
Pastor Brian welcomes the children up front for an interesting look into the message so it’s on the
children’s level. Then the children are dismissed with Tessa Hofman to Children’s Worship in the
Fellowship Hall.
A Special Offering will be taken for Josh’s Ride.
The Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child boxes are ready to be filled. If you would like to join us
packing a box to show God’s love to a child around the world, you may pick up boxes from the church.
They will need to be returned by November 12 th .

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. The secretary is available from 10 – noon Monday through Friday.
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. Sunday School classes for all ages begin at 9:00 AM. Come join us in the Fellowship
Hall where prepared teachers will meet you to join in learning more about our faithful God. Worship
begins at 10:00 AM. Pastor Brian Hofman is on vacation this week. Mr. Matt Wentz will lead us in
worship. Miriam Hector will provide the prelude and accompany “Sing to the King”, “Wonderful Grace
of Jesus” with Inez Hoogeveen on the piano and Miriam on the organ, “We Give Thee but Thine Own”,
“Ancient Words”, and “Lead Me, Guide Me”.
After the offertory, the children will be dismissed to Children’s Worship led by Kaitlyn Visscher.
The Special Offering for this month is for Josh’s Ride Custom Bikes for Special Kids: Because every child
deserves to ride a bike! Their purpose is to see to it that every child in Le Mars and Plymouth County
with special needs can receive a custom-built tricycle/bicycle.
Wednesday, October 18th, the Afternoon Bible Study meets at 1:30 in the Fellowship Hall.
Calvin welcomes Lifewise Academy to our facilities. On Wednesday the Kluckhohn 5th graders are bused
over and on Thursday the Franklin 5th graders walk to the church.
October is Pastor Appreciation month. Take some time to thank the Pastor for his care and leadership
at Calvin. There is a tree by the coffee table to place a note, gift card, or something else of your
choosing.
The church 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. Sunday School classes for all ages begin at 9:00 AM. Come join us in the Fellowship
Hall where prepared teachers will meet you to join in learning more about our faithful God. Worship
begins at 10:00 AM. Pastor Brian Hofman will lead us in worship. Miriam Hector will provide the
prelude. The All For Him praise team will lead the singing of: “Surely the Presence and He is Here,”
“Before the Throne of God”, “Come, Holy Ghost”, “God With Us”, and “Emmanuel”. Pastor Hofman
begins a new sermon series on Isaiah 7 & 8. This Sunday’s message is based on Isaiah 7:10-25.
The All For Him team is made up of Bob Hughes, Ron De Kok, Jim Viet, Dave Hector, Steve Ver Mulm,
Patrick Visscher, Mary Fedders, and Lyn Bulthuis. This faithful group prepares the music and joyously
leads us in praising our God through songs, hymns and spiritual songs.
This Sunday we observe Disability Awareness Sunday. Our church has filled out a survey on how we
accommodate those with disabilities. Lyn Bulthuis will report on our findings on Sunday.
Wednesday, October 11 th , the Evening Women’s Bible Study meets at 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall.
Calvin welcomes Lifewise Academy to our facilities. On Wednesday the Kluckhohn 5 th graders are bused
over and on Thursday the Franklin 5 th graders walk to the church. Pray for all the teachers, volunteers,
bus drivers, and for all the children involved.

The church 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.