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SULLY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
OCTOBER 2020
FELLOWSHIP F INDINGS
INSIDE THIS ISSUE :
COUNCIL CLIPPINGS 2
THANK YOU
OFFERING SCHEDULE
3
FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
4
BIRTHDAYS
ANNIVERSARIES
5/6
IN MEMORIUM 7
KIDS COLORING PAGE 8
Missionary News 9-25
A family of believers experiencing personal
transformation, Romans 12
using their unique gifts, Ephesians 4
to glorify GOD I Corinthians 10:31
and edify others. I Thessalonians 5:11
OurVision WHAT GOD IS CALLING US TO BE
Cultivate space for people to experience the
transforming love of Christ.
OurMission WHAT GOD IS CALLING US TO DO
AM Series: Membership Matters: In this series we will look at a selection of scriptures that call us to look
carefully at what healthy membership in the church consists of. Membership matters, it is important; and
each matter we look at helps us develop healthy practices as members of the church.
PM Series: What, So What, Now What?: In this series we will explore each of the Lord's Day in the
Heidelberg Catechism through the lens of these three questions: What--what is the truth of the Lord's
Day, So What--how does this truth transform me in Christ, Now What--how does this truth challenge
me or call me to take the next step in my spiritual journey to move closer to Christ?
October 4 AM--1 Corinthians 12 A Matter of Functioning
PM--Matthew 18.10-20 Unwilling to Lose One
October 11 AM--Ephesians 4.1-3 and
Ephesians 1.15-16 A Matter of Unity
PM--Lord's Day #1
October 18 AM--Philippians 2 A Matter of Preference
PM--Mr. Scott Roose
October 25 AM--1 Timothy 3 A Matter of Prayer
PM--Lord's Day #2
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Council Clippings
September 21, 2020
1. Chairman Bryce Arkema called the meeting to order and read from Joshua 1 – a fitting chal-
lenge to Joshua and to the council to seek to lead in such a way as to carry out God’s plans.
The needs of many in the church and community were lifted up in prayer.
2. It was reported that both the parsonage roofing project and the carpeting projects are com-
plete. Bruxvoort’s Decorating has agreed to come back and address items that may be not-
ed in the coming weeks.
3 Elder and Deacon teams reported on the various family visits held in August. Several visits
remain to be completed in the coming weeks and months as COVID conditions subside.
Many positive comments were received.
4. Recommendations from the Executive Committee regarding continued meeting under
COVID conditions were reviewed and approved by consensus. More of the church will be
opened up as we head into fall and winter weather; simultaneously additional steps will be
taken and encouraged to maintain a safe environment given the recent increase in COVID in
the area.
5. Considerable discussion was held and a motion considered outlining a specific response to
the recent COVID incidence and move to on-line learning at LS Schools. After discussion the
motion was defeated and the Education Committee along with leaders of the various groups
were affirmed as having latitude to make appropriate decisions on a situation by situation
basis that generally follows the letter sent to parents at the outset of the year.
6. Council members shared several positive comments that have been received regarding the
communion celebrations in August and September.
7. A committee recommendation to subscribe to the Breeze church management software at a
cost of $50/month was considered and approved. The software will allow for multiple items
that are a part of the routine operations of the church to be managed from within a single
software solution. Some of the items that can be tracked include the membership directory,
giving records, e-mail and cell phone records. Group e-mails and text messages can also be
originated from the solution. The solution has been researched for several months and posi-
tive feedback received from area churches using the solution.
8. It was noted that the annual Turkey Bowl event will be moved up one week this year.
9. Several items of correspondence were reviewed and considered.
10. Following the singing of “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”, Steve Fopma closed in prayer.
Fellowship Findings 3
Offering Schedule
October 4 Sully Christian School and SCS Envelope Offering
October 11 Christian Education Encouragement Fund0
October 18 Benevolence
October 25 Seminary Offering
I thank my God every time I
remember you.
Philippians 1:13
A big thank you for all the cards and gifts given to us in Hadilyn's baby basket! We felt so
loved by many of you despite not seeing anyone from church for her first 3 months of life! We
feel so blessed to be part of such a generous and kind church family. We appreciate your con-
tinued prayers as we continue to raise our children.
With love, Jason, Jen, Hayden, Breckyn, Hampton, Britton, and Hadilyn Lowry
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2020 Budget
Category Amount Year to Date
Received
Year to Date
Budgeted
General Fund
(includes Ministry Share) $24,638.72 $96,380.38 $117,432.44
Missions $2,421.46 $10,999.95 $10,633.32
Building and Grounds $2,192.20 $9,990.24 $10,000.00
Total $29,252.41 $117,370.57 $138,065.76
Offerings Received
Date Recipient Amount
August 30 CEEF $1,207.00
September 6 Storm Relief $3,332.00
September 13 Sully Christian School $2,028.05
September 20 Resonate $2,261.00
September 27 CEEF $1,047.75
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much… Luke 16:10a
Bethel Mission Ministry:
January -412 Youth, March -Outreach Committee, May –Care Team 1, July– Share
Your Faith, September - Couples for Christ, November - Truth Seekers.
We are assigned to the second Monday of each of the above months. If your group is
unable to go in the assigned month, please notify Glenda in the church office (594-
3491) so other arrangements can be made.
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OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
October 2 Justin Van Zee
October 3 Lawrence Van Zee
October 4 Joyce Dieleman
Miranda Nikkel
October 6 Glenna Budding (92)
Kallie Van Zee
Corey Van Kooten
Zachary Dunsbergen
October 7 Sharon Van Wyk
October 8 Marvin Slings
October 9 Bonnie De Nooy
October 10 Valerie Nikkel
Kelsie Van Haaften
October 11 Troy Fopma
October 12 Gladys Stravers
October 13 Skyler Stoll
October 14 Hampton Lowry
October 15 Phyllis Zylstra
Madison Jochems
Jodi De Berg
October 17 Janice Pothoven
Harlan Beerends
October 18 Theda Fopma (93)
October 19 Owen Vos
October 21 Tyler De Berg
October 23 Marilyn Vander Griend
Norma Beerends
Abbie De Berg
Gwendalyn Zylstra
October 24 Clara Hoogeveen (93)
Carla Zylstra
Laurel Zylstra
October 25 Heather Hastings
Caleb Roose
Aspen Kramer
October 26 Caroll Jansen
October 27 Stacy Phanhamath
October28 McKenzie Goodyk
David Olivier
October 29 Derek De Nooy
Ezra Ochsner
October30 Duke Zylstra
October 31 Esme Plowman
OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES
October 2 Stuart & Sheila Pleima
October 4 John & Lynn Wey
Randy & Jodi De Vries
October 6 Ryan & Aimee Pastoor
October 8 Merl & Candy Van Zante
October 9 Murray & Kendra Pothoven
October12 Brent & Beth Vander Molen
October 14 Ben and Heather Hastings
October 29 Jesse & Breighann Van Baale (15)
Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life
will be many.
Proverbs 4:10
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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
November 4 Ed Dieleman
Brayden Van Sant
Bradley Van Sant
Nicholas Arkema
November 5 Dorothy Zylstra
November 6 Jodi De Vries
Wesley Zylstra
Jacie Kramer
November 7 Linda Menninga
Keith Vos
November 9 Joel Vos
November 11 Marcella Laverman (85)
Eloise Collins
November 12 Alvin Fopma
Rick Fopma
November 13 Marla Vos
November 14 Julie Van Wyk (Lauren)
November 16 Zelda Engbers
Joan Vos
November 17 Hudson Plowman
November 19 Peter Van Soelen (93)
November 21 Dwight Vander Leest
Nolan Vos
Bella Nikkel
November 24 Noelle Van Zante
November 26 Kevin Plowman
November 27 Scott Roose
Levi Laverman
November 28 Julie Van Wyk (Dale)
November 29 Ronda Van Soelen
NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
November 1 Harlan & Norma Beerends
November 4 Gary & JoAnn Fynaardt
November 11 Justin & Cailee Pastoor
November 19 Doug & Brenda Vos
November 28 Frank & Karen Van Soelen
Dale & Julie Van Wyk
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A baby daughter was born into the home of Oney and Katie Bruxvoort Arkema on September
2, 1930. Hermina was the eighth of twelve children born into this home. She was baptized in the
Sully CRC and was a lifelong member here. Hermina received her education in the Sully Chris-
tian School.
It was at a skating party in Grinnell that she met Hank Rolffs, her future husband. They were
married at the home of her parents on December 13, 1949. They farmed near Lynnville and
later near Taintor, where they developed some life-long friendships. They became the parents
of six children. In 1989 Hank and Hermina moved into Sully where Henry became a trucker and
Hermina practiced her cleaning skills in several homes in Grinnell. As their family grew, they
loved following them in all their activities. Their grandchildren knew that grandpa and grand-
ma would be in the bleachers cheering them on, and Hermina continued this after Hank passed
away.
Hermina enjoyed Wednesday morning breakfast/coffee time with friends and Sunday
dinners at the Vander Griends. On Friday night, it was supper in Newton (Denver omelet)
and games with Ernie Dieleman and friends. She also liked game night at church, and she had
a ready smile as she served for Coffee Break at church. Hank and Hermina enjoyed traveling
together and with friends, and spending time with siblings.
When diagnosed with cancer, she faced it with dignity and courage. She entered her
heavenly home on August 16, 2020, just shy of her 90th birthday. Those left to mourn her
passing are her children Randy (Aleda), Merlin (Nancy), Dale (Carolyn), Brent (Brenda),
Scott (Valerie) Rolffs and Rose Kiehl along with 18 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren,
siblings and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband,
daughter-in-law Sue Rolffs, grandson, Matthew Rolffs, granddaughter Laura Rolffs, and great-
granddaughters Amarie Rolffs and Evelyn Voss, along with other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on August 20, 2020, at the Sully CRC. Pastor Brian Ochsner
officiated and Darwin Van Wyk was the organist. The congregation sang "Amazing Grace"
and "What A Day That Will Be." Special music was provided by Alex Van Wyngarden who
sang "My Jesus I Love Thee." Hermina requested "Who You Say I Am." Casket bearers were
children with grandchildren serving as honorary bearers. Interment was at the Sully Cemetery
where Alaina Archer sang "I Will Rise" accompanied by Trent Rolffs on the guitar. Memorials
designated for the Sully Christian School.
One by one we leave this earth. May we all meet again in our heavenly home.
In Memory of Hermina Rolffs
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Friends at Sully CRC,
Thank you for your faithful prayer and financial support of our ministry in Nigeria. Though we
have not yet been able to travel to Nigeria because of the coronavirus pandemic, I am now
teaching a full course load for the college's fall semester via Google Classrooms. Schools in
Nigeria are not able to hold in-person classes, which means all instruction is online. That pre-
sents challenges for some students who have limited internet access. We appreciate your
prayers for the college, its faculty and students as we do our best to provide a sound biblical-
theological education to future church and kingdom leaders in Nigeria and throughout West
Africa.
God bless,
Ryan --
Ryan Faber, Ph.D.
Lecturer ~ Theological College of Northern Nigeria
Bukuru, Plateau State, Nigeria
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Family Faith Formation Tip: Research shows that
children are more likely to grow in faith if they have the
support of at least five involved adults (in addition to
family members). Who are (or who could be) your
child’s “faithful five”? For more on this concept, check
out The Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family (Zondervan
2014). (Faith Formation Ministries; crcna.org/
FaithFormation)
103 9th Ave, PO Box 205
Phone: 641-594-3491
E-mail: [email protected]
SULLY CHRISTIAN
REFORMED CHURCH
S E E U S O N T HE W E B
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