This Week at Calvin 9/11/2024

Calvin Christian Reformed Church located at 326 7 th St SE. invites you to join them in worship and study
of the one true God.
Sunday School classes for all ages begin at 9:00 AM. Worship in the sanctuary at 10:00 AM which
concludes with communion.
Pastor Brian Hofman will lead us in worship. His message is based on Song of Songs 8: 5-14. Songs
selected for worship are “Like a River Glorious’, “Before the Throne of God Above”, “Thy Word”,
“Beneath the Cross of Jesus” and “What Does the Lord Require of You?” Miriam Hector will provide
service music.
The Children are welcomed up front to visit with Pastor Brian for an introduction to the morning’s text
before going to Children’s Worship.
Calvin is a busy place with the Chuukese worshipping at 2:00 PM on Sundays; LifeWise on Tuesday and
Wednesdays from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM; Bible Study for Women Wednesday at 1:30 PM, Men at 6:30
PM. (This week is the first meeting for Men. Come and start with a great time to study and fellowship.
As is tradition on Sundays when we celebrate communion, we also love to contribute to The Table, a
community food supply outlet. Items in low supply are canned fruit & soup, box meal mixes & canned
meals (ravioli, spaghetti, etc.) cake & cookie mixes and items like dish soap & laundry soap and
shampoo. Items may be placed in the blue barrel in the narthex all month long.
Our Special Offering is designated for Inspiration Hills.
A time of fellowship with coffee, juice, and cookies follow worship.
Follow us on Facebook. We are Calvin CRC Le Mars or on Youtube.
The church office is open Monday through Friday from 10 – noon. If you have concerns for the prayer
chain, please contact the church secretary at 712-546-4767.

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This Week at Calvin 9/4/2024

Calvin Christian Reformed Church located at 326 7 th St SE. invites you to join them in worship of the one
true God.
This Sunday, September 8, Pastor Brian Hofman leads us in worship. His message comes from the book
of Song of Songs. His text is Song of Songs 2: 1-17. Miriam Hector will lead us into worship with a
Medley of Children Songs for the beginning of Sunday School Classes. Songs of praise will be led by All
For Him. They are: “Beautiful One”, “Tell Your Children”, “When Love is Found”, “I Give You My Heart”,
and “Lead Me, Guide Me.” A commissioning of our faithful teachers, Bible Study Leaders and Children’s
Ministry leaders will be held during the service.
We couldn’t sing together without the trusty tech help of Jeremy Kamp on the sound board and setting
up the PowerPoint. Baze Postma volunteers to run the computer and the video camera for
Livestreaming. Thank you so much for your faithful service.
We are excited to start a new fall year of education at Calvin. Please join us in any or all the
opportunities. On Sundays, there are classes for all ages at 9:00 am. The 2 nd and 4 th Wednesdays at
6:30 PM, Laura Grigsby is continuing the study of the book “God Never Gives Up on You” by Max
Lucado.
A group from Calvin is attending the Bible League Dinner and Conference on September 10 th at Bethel
Christian Reformed Church, Sioux Center. Keynote speakers are Craig and Molly Sanborn.
Calvin is leading services at Prime Living (9:30) and Accura (10 AM) on Wednesday.
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The church office is open Monday through Friday from 10 – noon. If you have concerns for the prayer
chain, please contact the church secretary at 712-546-4767.

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This Week at Calvin 8/26/2024

Calvin Christian Reformed Church located at 326 7th St SE. invites you to join them in worship of the one
true God.
This Sunday, September 1, Pastor Brian Hofman leads us in worship. His message comes from the
book of Deuteronomy. His text is Deuteronomy 15:1-11 and various other verses. Inez Hoogeveen will
lead us into worship with a prelude on the grand piano. Songs of praise will be “For the Fruit of All
Creatures”, “When Peace like a River”, “We Give Thee but Thine Own”, “God, Whose Giving Knows No
Ending”, and “God of Grace and God of Glory?”
We couldn’t sing together without the trusty tech help of Jeremy Kamp on the sound board and setting
up the PowerPoint. Baze Postma volunteers to run the computer and the video camera for
Livestreaming. Thank you so much for your faithful service.
We are excited to start a new fall year of education at Calvin. Please join us in any or all the
opportunities. On Sundays, there are classes for all ages at 9:00 am. On Wednesdays, the 1st and 3rd afternoons at 1:30 a women’s group is continuing the study of “Heaven” by Randy Alcorn led by Lyn
Bulthuis. The 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:30 PM, Laura Grigsby is continuing the study of the book “God
Never Gives Up on You” by Max Lucado. Contact Laura (712-541-7145) on or before September 1 if you
need a book.
A Men’s Group is in the plans for this fall. If interested, call Pastor Brian for the best available time slot
for you.
Follow us on Facebook. We are Calvin CRC Le Mars or on Youtube.
The church office is open Monday through Friday from 10 – noon. If you have concerns for the prayer
chain, please contact the church secretary at 712-546-4767.

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This Week at Calvin 8/20/2024

Calvin Christian Reformed Church located at 326 7 th St SE. invites you to join them in worship of the one
true God.
This Sunday Pastor Brian Hofman leads us in worship. His message comes from the book of
Deuteronomy. His text is based on Deuteronomy 19:1-13; 21:1-9; 24:7; 17&17 on “Respecting Human
Life.” Mandy Viet will lead us into worship with a prelude on the grand piano. The All For Him praise
team leads in singing of “Hear Our Praises”, “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death”, “He Knows My Name”,
“What A Beautiful Name”, “Jesu, Jesu” and “The Doxology.”
Members of the Praise team are Lyn Bulthuis, Mary Fedders, and Patrick Visscher, on vocals. Bob Hughes
and Ron De Kok on acoustic guitar, Jim Viet on bass, Mandy Viet on keyboard, and Dave Hector on
bongos.
We are looking forward to the fall programs available at Calvin. Please join us as we grow together in
learning the scriptures and how God wants us to grow in His image.
Sunday School classes for all ages begin September 8 th at 9:00 am.
Women’s Bible Studies are available on Wednesdays. Afternoon (1:30 PM) first and third Wednesdays
studying the book “Heaven” by Randy Alcorn. Evening (6:30 PM) 2 nd and 4 th Wednesdays studying the
book “God Never Gives UP on You” by Max Lucado. Please contact Laura Grigsby (712-541-7145) by
September 1st if you need a book.
A Men’s Group is hoping to start in September as well. Meeting time is to be determined. Contact
Pastor Brian for a time that works for you.
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The church office is open Monday through Friday from 10 – noon. If you have concerns for the prayer
chain, please contact the church secretary at 712-546-4767.

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This Week at Calvin 8/14/2024

Calvin Christian Reformed Church located at 326 7 th St SE. invites you to join them in worship of the one
true God.
This Sunday we 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.
Pastor Brian Hofman will lead us in worship. His message is based on Deuteronomy 13: 1-18, 17:1-7. Its
main theme is worshiping only the Lord. Songs selected for worship are “How Great is our God’, “Shout
to the Lord”, “The Lord is King, Enthroned in Might”, “O God, You Are My God” and “Go My Children,
With My Blessing.”
The Children are welcomed up front to visit with Pastor Brian for an introduction to the morning’s text.
As is tradition on Sundays when we celebrate communion, we also love to contribute to The Table, a
community food supply outlet. Needs include shampoo & conditioner, dish & laundry soap, canned
fruit, cereal & hot cereal, soup, ketchup & mustard. Items may be placed in the blue barrel in the
narthex all month long. The Table is located at Rejoice! Community Church, Le Mars. Hours are 12:00-
2:00 pm on the 1 st , 4 th & 5 th Wednesdays, and every Saturday from 9:00-11:00 am.
Our Special Offering is designated for Rock Valley Christian School. They had about 4 feet of water in
the entire school, so pretty much everything inside was destroyed.
A time of fellowship with coffee, juice, and cookies follow worship.
Follow us on Facebook. We are Calvin CRC Le Mars or on Youtube.
The church office is open Monday through Friday from 10 – noon. If you have concerns for the prayer
chain, please contact the church secretary at 712-546-4767.

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This Week at Calvin 8/6/2024

Calvin Christian Reformed Church located at 326 7 th St SE. invites you to join them in worship of the one
true God.
This Sunday Pastor Brian Hofman leads us in worship. His message comes from the book of
Deuteronomy. His text is based on 10: 12-22Dueteronomy. Miriam Hector will lead us into worship
with a prelude on the grand piano. The All For Him praise team leads in singing of “Hear the Call of the
Kingdom”, “Who You Say I Am”, “Speak, O Lord”, “What A Beautiful Name”, and “In Our Lives, Be
Glorified?”
Members of the Praise team are Lyn Bulthuis, Mary Fedders, Patrick Visscher, and Steve Ver Mulm on
vocals. Bob Hughes and Ron De Kok on acoustic guitar, Jim Viet on bass, Bruce Smit on the trap set,
Miriam Hector on the keyboard, and Dave Hector on bongos. We couldn’t sing together without the
trusty tech help of Jeremy Kamp on the sound board and setting up the PowerPoint. Baze Postma
volunteers to run the computer and the video camera for Livestreaming. Thank you so much for your
faithful service.
The Special Offering this month is for Rock Valley Christian School. Recent flooding damaged the school
with 4 feet of water in the entire school, so pretty much everything inside was destroyed.
Pastor Brian will be leading services on Wednesday August 7 at Pride Group, Good Samaritan, and
Stonebridge Suites. Next week Wednesday August 14 th , Pastor will be at Prime Living at 9:30 and Accura
at 10:00 am. Residents of these facilities and members of Calvin enjoy a time of worship together each
time.
Follow us on Facebook. We are Calvin CRC Le Mars or on Youtube.
The church office is open Monday through Friday from 10 – noon. If you have concerns for the prayer
chain, please contact the church secretary at 712-546-4767.

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This Week at Calvin 7/30/2024

Calvin Christian Reformed Church located at 326 7 th St SE. invites you to join them in worship of the one
true God.
This Sunday Pastor Brian Hofman returns from vacation refreshed and ready to preach The Word to
willing ears. This week is the passage from Deuteronomy 8: 1-20. God reminds us as his people to follow
His commands and not forget Him. Pastor will have examples of how God as provided for Calvin
throughout the 70 years of Calvin CRC’s existence. These have been contributed by members.
Discussion questions covering this passage can be studied ahead of time. But, not necessary.
Miriam Hector will be the accompanist for the following hymns: “Fill Thou My Life, O Lord”, “The
Steadfast Love of the Lord”, “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”, and “People Need the Lord.” We
couldn’t sing together without the trusty service of our sound and video people. Jeremy Kamp prepares
the slides and controls the sound system. Baze Postma oversees the computer and videotaping for the
livestreaming. We are so thankful for the faithful service of all.
Children are invited up front for a Children’s Sermon with Pastor to hear a child’s version of what he will
be preaching.
A time of fellowship with coffee, juice, and cookies follow worship.
After the service all are welcomed to gather in the Fellowship Hall for a meal together. Meat and
potatoes are provided. Members are asked to bring a salad or dessert to share. If you are a visitor,
please join us, there will be plenty of delicious food for all.
Follow our services on Facebook. We are Calvin CRC Le Mars or watch our services on Youtube.
The church office is open Monday through Friday from 10 – noon. If you have concerns for the prayer
chain, please contact the church secretary at 712-546-4767.

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This Week at Calvin 7/24/2024

Calvin Christian Reformed Church located at 326 7 th St SE. invites you to join them in worship of the one
true God.
This Sunday Mr. Dan Tracy from Orange City will lead us in worship. His message comes from the book
of Malachi. Miriam Hector will lead us into worship with a prelude on the grand piano. The All For Him
praise team leads in singing of “Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me”, “Living Hope”, “I Saw the Light”,
“You Are My All in All”, and “Will You Come and Follow Me?”
Members of the Praise team are Lyn Bulthuis, Mary Fedders, Joy Lee, Patrick Visscher, Steve Ver Mulm
on vocals. Bob Hughes on acoustic guitar, Bruce Smit on the trap set, Miriam Hector on the keyboard,
and Dave Hector on bongos. We couldn’t sing together without the trusty service of our sound and
video people. Jeremy Kamp prepares the slides and controls the sound system. Baze Postma oversees
the computer and videotaping for the livestreaming. We are so thankful for the faithful service of all.
A time of fellowship with coffee, juice, and cookies follow worship.
Please join us for the Bible League’s annual Christmas in July. It will be held at First Christian Reformed
Church in Sioux Center on Monday, July 29 beginning at 1:30 pm. Donations to the silent auction are
appreciated. Learn more about the Bible League International and Legacy Thrift Store. Every $5.00
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.
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The church office is open Monday through Friday from 10 – noon. If you have concerns for the prayer
chain, please contact the church secretary at 712-546-4767.

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This Week at Calvin 7/17/2024

Calvin Christian Reformed Church located at 326 7 th St SE. invites you to join them in worship of the one
true God.
This Sunday Pastor’s message will be from Deuteronomy 6: 1-25 “Love the Lord Your God.” Miriam
Hector will lead accompany the hymns “How Firm A Foundation”, “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”,
“My Jesus, I Love Thee”, “Tell Your Children”, and “Standing on the Promises.
This Sunday we 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.
The Children are welcomed up front to visit with Pastor Brian for an introduction to the morning’s text.
The Special Offering for the month of July is for The Gideons.
As is tradition on Sundays when we celebrate communion, we also love to contribute to The Table, a
community food supply outlet. Needs include shampoo & conditioner, dish & laundry soap, kitchen &
bathroom cleaners, canned fruit, brownie & cake mixes, jelly. Items may be place in the blue barrel in
the narthex all month long. The Table is located at Rejoice! Community Church, Le Mars. Hours are
12:00-2:00 pm on the 1 st , 4 th & 5 th Wednesdays, and every Saturday from 9:00-11:00 am.
Please join us for the Bible League’s annual Christmas in July, Monday, July 29 at 1:30 PM at First
Christian Reformed Church in Sioux Center.
A time of fellowship with coffee, juice, and cookies follow worship.
Follow us on Facebook. We are Calvin CRC Le Mars or on Youtube.
The church office is open Monday through Friday from 10 – noon. If you have concerns for the prayer
chain, please contact the church secretary at 712-546-4767.

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This Week at Calvin 7/10/2024

Calvin Christian Reformed Church located at 326 7 th St SE. invites you to join them in worship of the one
true God.
This Sunday Pastor’s message will be from Deuteronomy 5: 1-22 “The Ten Commandments”. Miriam
Hector will lead us into worship with a prelude on the grand piano. The All For Him praise team leads in
singing of “Be Unto Your Name”, “Goodness of God”, “Deep Within”, “You Shall Love the Lord Your
God”, and “What Does the Lord Require of You.”
Members of the Praise team are Lyn Bulthuis, Mary Fedders, Joy Lee, Patrick Visscher, Steve Ver Mulm
on vocals. Bob Hughes and Ron De Kok on acoustic guitar, Jim Viet on bass guitar, Bruce Smit on the trap
set, Miriam Hector on the keyboard, and Dave Hector on bongos. We couldn’t sing together without the
trusty service of our sound and video people. Jeremy Kamp prepares the slides and controls the sound
system. Baze Postma oversees the computer and videotaping for the livestreaming. We are so thankful
for the faithful service of all.
The Children are welcomed up front to visit with Pastor Brian for an introduction to the morning’s text.
The Special Offering for the month of July is for The Gideons. The Gideons International is an
Association of Christian business and professional men and their wives dedicated to telling people about
Jesus through associating together for service, sharing personal testimony, and by providing Bibles and
New Testaments. Duane Vander Plaats will be here to inspire us to donate to the Gideons.
A time of fellowship with coffee, juice, and cookies follow worship.
Follow us on Facebook. We are Calvin CRC Le Mars or on Youtube.
The church office is open Monday through Friday from 10 – noon. If you have concerns for the prayer
chain, please contact the church secretary at 712-546-4767.

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