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. Worship begins at 10:00 AM. Pastor Brian Hofman has returned from vacation and
will lead us in worship. Mandy Viet will provide the prelude and accompany the singing of: “Holy, Holy
Holy”, “Salvation Belongs to Our God”, “O God Our Help in Ages Past”, “Wait for the Lord” interspersed
with readings of Psalm 37, and “Soon and Very Soon”.
Pastor Hofman has asked the congregation of questions they’d like addressed in the month of August.
This Sunday “Be Ready for the Christ’s Return” is based on Matthew 24: 36-44.
Mark your calendars: August 13, we will have a noon meal following the church service which will be a
time spent with our missionaries Anthony & Sara Sytsma.
Rejoice! Summer Concert featuring Unspoken will be held Sunday, August 6 at Olsen Cultural Event
Center. Bring a lawn chair. The event is free. The gates open at 6:00 PM with the concert starting at
7:00.
Are you looking for volunteer opportunities to help others and serve God? Make a life changing
difference with World Renew Disaster Response Services this fall in Boutte, Louisiana, Whatcom County,
Washington; or Sarasota, Florida! For dates and more information, go to worldrenew.net/volunteer.
A library has been set up in the basement.
At 2:00 PM our church has opened its doors to the Chuukees Church family in our community. We
welcome them to worship God in our sanctuary.
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 7th 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 Matt Wentz will lead us in worship. Miriam
Hector will provide the prelude and accompany the singing of: “Send Us Your Spirit”, “Wind, Wind Blow
on Me”, “I Love To Tell the Story”, “Give Me Jesus”, and “The Doxology”.
Pastor Hofman will be on vacation this week.
Join us for the exciting Christmas in July Silent Auction fundraiser for Bible League. It will be held at
Immanuel Christian Reformed Church in Sheldon on July 31 beginning at 1:30 pm. Donations of
homemade food, household items and creative gifts will be appreciated. New this year will be gift
baskets filled with goodies from local merchants. Every $5 raised at this event will put a Bible in the
hands of those who are desperate to read the Word of God in their own language. A carpool will meet at
church at 12:30 PM.
Are you looking for volunteer opportunities to help others and serve God? Make a life changing
difference with World Renew Disaster Response Services this fall in Boutte, Louisiana, Whatcom County,
Washington; or Sarasota, Florida! For dates and more information, go to worldrenew.net/volunteer.
A library has been set up in the basement.
At 2:00 PM our church has opened its doors to the Chuukees Church family in our community. We
welcome them to worship God in our sanctuary.
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. 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 leads the singing of: “Come Thou Fount”,
“Indescribable”, “Mighty To Save”, “See A Victory”, and “Forever Reign”.
Pastor Hofman will conclude his series of sermons on the 1 st book of Samuel. This Sunday’s text is
Samuel 7:2-17.
Mark your calendar for the exciting Christmas in July Silent Auction fundraiser for Bible League. It will be
held at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church in Sheldon on July 31 beginning at 1:30 pm. Donations of
homemade food, household items and creative gifts will be appreciated. Every $5 raised at this event
will put a Bible in the hands of those who are desperate to read the Word of God in their own language.
Are you looking for volunteer opportunities to help others and serve God? Make a life changing
difference with World Renew Disaster Response Services this fall in Boutte, Louisiana, Whatcom County,
Washington; or Sarasota, Florida! For dates and more information, go to worldrenew.net/volunteer.
A library has been set up in the basement. You are welcome to check out any of the titles you find
there.

At 2:00 PM our church has opened its doors to the Chuukees Church family in our community. We
welcome them to worship God in our sanctuary.
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. Worship begins at 10:00 AM. Pastor Brian Hofman will lead us in worship. Miriam
Hector will provide the prelude and accompany the hymns of: “God is Here”, “Refuge and Rock”, “Thy
Word”, “The Battle Belongs to the Lord”, and “You Are My King”.
Pastor Hofman has begun a series of sermons on the 1 st book of Samuel. This Sunday’s text is Samuel
6:1-7:1.
This Sunday Calvin will be celebrating communion. As we prepare to celebrate communion, we ask God
for the proper spirit in which to celebrate the sacrament that we may repent sincerely of all sin and that
by it we shall be spiritually revived, and strengthened in faith, hope, and love through Christ our Lord.
This Sunday we will receive a special offering for ReFrame Ministries. ReFrame Ministries is formerly
Back to God Ministries International. The English programs include Today; Family Fire; Groundwork;
Think Christian an online magazine; Kids Corner; and Church Juice a website for church leaders.
A library has been set up in the basement. You are welcome to check out any of the titles you find
there.
A recap of VBS this summer. We had a Stellar group of 33 children learning how to shine Jesus’ Light.
They raised $307.00 for Her Health in Le Mars.
At 2:00 PM our church has opened its doors to the Chuukees Church family in our community. We
welcome them to worship God in our sanctuary.
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. Worship begins at 10:00 AM. Pastor Brian Hofman will lead us in worship. Miriam
Hector will lead all into worship with a prelude on the grand piano. The hymns will be led by the All For
Him Praise Team. They are: “Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord”, “Goodness of God”, “Speak, O Lord”,
and “Here I Am, Lord”.
Pastor Hofman has begun a new series of sermons on the 1 st book of Samuel. This Sunday’s text is
Samuel 3:1-4:1a. The Lord calls Samuel. He responds, “Here I am, Lord. Speak for your servant is
listening.”

At 2:00 PM our church has opened its doors to the Chuukees Church family in our community. We
welcome them to worship God in our sanctuary.
This Sunday, June 25 th , we have invited the Chuukese congregation to share a noon luncheon with us.
Meat and potatoes will be provided. We are asking Calvin members to bring a salad or dessert to share
with our guests.
This week was VBS! Thank you to all who attended and helped in any way to make this a beautiful,
memorable event. Next week we’ll announce the offering winners. This year’s theme was STELLAR:
SHINE JESUS LIGHT. We began each night with a meal. STELLAR rocketed kids on an out-of-this world
adventure that’s light years of faith-building. They prepared for the day’s adventure by singing fun
songs at Sing & Play Blast Off. They experience God’s Word reinforced throughout each station, each
day. They played All-Star Games and Closed with a Cosmic Closing.
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. Miriam
Hector will accompany Jill Bomgaars on her euphonium for the prelude and offertory. The hymns will be
“All Creatures of Our God and King”, “Before the Throne of God”, “Holy, HOly”, and “Doxology”.
Pastor Hofman has begun a new series of sermons on the 1 st book of Samuel. This Sunday’s text is
Samuel 2:12-36. This Sunday Calvin will be celebrating communion.

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

Next week is VBS! Do not hesitate to join us. Children ages 3 through entering 6 th grade are welcome to
attend. Older people are welcome to be helpers. Each evening begins with a meal.
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. Miriam
Hector will accompany Omar Camas on his flute for the prelude, offertory and postlude. The hymns will
be led by the All For Him Praise team. The selections are “Father Will You Come”, “Forever”, “Our God”,
and “Receive Your Blessing”.
Pastor Hofman has begun a new series of sermons on the 1 st book of Samuel. This Sunday’s text is
Samuel 1:21-2:11. Hannah’s prayer is answered, and she has a son. She dedicates him to the Lord’s
service.

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.

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 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?