COFFEE WITH THE COUNCIL will be held in the coffee lounge (northwest corner of fellowship hall) following the morning worship service on Sunday, February 11. Please feel free to grab a cup of coffee and come for an opportunity to speak with, and ask questions to, members of the Council. From the Council’s perspective, we've come to value this time together for a more personal opportunity to share information and ideas, as well as enjoy each other’s fellowship. We look forward to seeing you there! CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ASSISTANCE MINISTRY - Enrollment forms for the C.E.A.M. for the 2018-19 school year are due by February 25, 2018. You need to enroll in this ministry only if you are seeking tuition assistance for 2018-19 school year at Sioux Falls Christian Schools. Please note this a 2 step process, along with the Shalom enrollment form, you will also need to apply for tuition assistance through the school by April 15, 2018. Please contact a deacon if you have questions regarding this ministry. The form has been sent out by email in the midweek announcements, hard copies are available on the table in the narthex, or you can find a form on the Shalom website www.shalomcrc.org under the member resource tab/forms and schedules. Please turn your Shalom enrollment form into a deacon or to the church office. NOMINATIONS FOR ELDERS & DEACONS will be accepted through February 18, 2018. If you feel God is leading you to nominate a member of the Shalom congregation for consideration to fill one of the upcoming Council vacancies, please fill out an Elder/Deacon nomination form that is available on the table in the narthex (one form per nominee). You can turn in your completed form by placing it the offering plate or turning it in to the church office. The list of nominations will be reviewed by Council prior to the individual being asked. DEADLINE FOR WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS is Wednesday by 8:00am.

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS office@shalomcrc.org 371-1597

THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES

Wednesday 6:00 am Men’s Bible Study 6:30 pm Leadership Team Meeting 6:45 pm Cadets 7:00 pm High School Youth Group Thursday 6:30 pm Adult & Family Ministry Team Meeting Friday 7:00 pm Cornerstone Prison Worship Service Saturday 8:00 am Membership Class Sunday 9:00 am Worship Service 10:15 am Coffee with the Council Kid Zone High School Sunday School Middle School Sunday School 6:30 pm Middle School Youth Group Monday 7:00 pm Friendship Tuesday 9:15 am Coffee Break

The calendar of events is available at

http://www.shalomcrc.org/resources/events/

Web- www.shalomcrc.org Phone # - 605-371-1597

We encourage any members or prospective members who may have a need for pastoral care or counseling to contact Pastor DeYoung, their Community Group Elder, or Deacon. If necessary, they will direct you to a resource that will best meet your needs. All requests will be kept confidential. Community Group lists are available on the on the Shalom website at www.shalomcrc.org under Resources/Member Resources/Church Directory. Community Group 1 Community Group 5 Elder: Rod Green Elder: Al Punt Deacon: Shawn Van Zee Deacon: Travis Noteboom

Community Group 2 Community Group 6 Elder: Eric Aasen Elder: Brett Erickson Deacon: Jonathan Bentz Deacon: Shelley Hoogeveen

Community Group 3 Community Group 7 Elder: Jim Wuestewald Elder: Scott Vanden Bosch Deacon: Jason Jasper Deacon: Chris Dieleman

Community Group 4 Community Group 8 Elder: Terry Veldhouse Elder: Dave Pluim Deacon: Jen De Jong Deacon: Nathaniel Spronk

Pastor Kyle DeYoung Office #: 605-371-1597 ext. 21

Cell #: 231- 571-0745 Email – pastorkyle@shalomcrc.org

SHALOM Christian Reformed Church

Growing in Christ

Showing God’s glory

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Rod Ledeboer is volunteering with World Renew Disaster Response Services from through February 17 in Rio Grande Valley, TX due to flooding in May and October, 2015. Please support him with your prayers while he is on this assignment. Pray for safety, good health, a meaningful experience with opportunities to touch and give hope to hurting people in this relief ministry.

Judy Stallinga anticipates moving to Avera Rehab Center (the Prairie Center) on Wednesday, February 7. They continue to work on pain management for her and increasing strength and function.

Please pray for Marlene Woudstra, mother of Cindy and Gene Vander Griend and Jay and Dawn Woudstra. Marlene has been hospitalized since early December due to heart and kidney issues. She underwent an aortic valve transplant in January, however continues to struggle with these health issues. Please pray for restoration of health for her.

3rd ANNUAL HUNGER GAMES MEN’S EVENT – Men it’s your favorite event of the year…a meat fest! Join us Saturday, March 3 from 5-9pm for the 3rd Annual Hunger Games event. This is a time of fellowship with other men, friendly competition while playing games, great door prizes, and most importantly a smorgasbord of meat! This event is open to all men – do not need to be attending Shalom – invite your friends and coworkers now. We do ask that you RSVP by clicking here so we can assure we have enough food: https://goo.gl/s6LZzQ SENIOR AND FRIENDS are invited to Cody’s Smokehouse on Thursday, February 15 at 6:00pm. Cody’s is located at 6401 S. Louise Ave. It is south of 69th St., enter the driveway just before the Holiday Gas station. The food and fellowship is great so please come and join us. If you have any questions, call Joyce Christians at 351-9294. DADS! YOU ARE INVITED - Gems would like to invite their dads (or grandpas) to a Valentine Mystery Dinner. It will be Wednesday, February 14 (our usual meeting night) at 6:30pm. Hope to see you there. If you have questions, call Julie Vande Kamp at 359-3876. NURSERY – Due to our check-in system not working consistently, please use the sign-in sheet to check your child(ren) into the toddler or infant nurseries. Please remember to bring your cell phones with you into the service in case our volunteers need your immediate attention. Thank you. CHILDREN AND WORSHIP – “I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called- his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.” Ephesians 1:18

Children and Worship will be on the following Sundays: February 11 and 25.

Children and Worship WILL NOT meet February 18. KID ZONE

Kid Zone will meet this Sunday immediately following the morning service. Pre-K-1st will meet upstairs in the triple room and 2nd-5th will meet downstairs.

Kid Zone will be on the following Sundays: February 11 and 25.

Kid Zone WILL NOT meet February 18. BAKE SALE - Kid Zone (Pre-K-5th graders) are raising money for our Mission Haiti sponsor children. Our goal is $600. The children suggested having a bake sale to help raise these funds. The bake sale will be immediately following the morning service in the narthex on the following Sundays: February 18, 25, and March 4. The children may choose a date(s) and bring as many baked goods as they wish. If your child (ren) would like to participate in making baked goods to sell at the bake sale, please sign up by clicking on the link https://goo.gl/dnFLNA, select the date (s) and list the child’s name, baked good(s), and the cost of the baked good. Thank you for your support! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Are you desiring to GROW and SHOW God’s glory? Prayerfully consider being a part of our Vacation Bible School this summer! Our theme is Shipwrecked.

Dates: July 9-12

We are in need of leaders, crew leaders, decorators, and donations. Please pray about how God can use you in this awesome outreach for our children and other’s. For more information, contact Danielle Johnson, Children’s Ministry Director.

Donations needed: milk crates, plastic buckets and shovels, empty plastic baby wipe containers, river rock, twigs, fish nets, and a row boat.

PRAYER REQUESTS office@shalomcrc.org 371-1597

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Danielle Johnson, Children’s Ministry Director djohnson@shalomcrc.org 209-6287

ADULT AND FAMILY MINISTRY Sarah Lieuwen, AFM Director slieuwen@shalomcrc.org 371-1597

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COFFEE BREAK - If you work part time, are retired, or stay at home, CoffeeBreak needs you! Helping in the nursery involves NO PREPARATION, just a smile and time for the 8-10 children that attend. Even if you can just help one or two weeks, your time would be greatly appreciated. Danielle Johnson, CM Director, will be there each week to lead Sing N Sprout and help organize crafts, so all you need to do is love on the kids! CoffeeBreak is held each Tuesday from 9:15-10:45am. If you are willing to help, please see Charissa Covey, or sign up here https://goo.gl/q6vXie. MISSION TRIP OPPORTUNITY - Mick Vanden Bosch and his family are planning a trip to Dominican Republic May 26 - June 2. This will be over Memorial Day. We are looking for one or two more people to help in the eye clinic or operating room. No experience necessary. Please contact Mick Vanden Bosch (214-0735) if you have questions or are interested. HELP IS NEEDED! As part of Shalom’s commitment to the Furniture Mission, we are making follow up calls to clients who receive furniture, bedding, and kitchen utensils. We currently have ten callers, but we can’t keep up with the volume. Callers receive approximately ten information sheets every two weeks. Notes are made on the calls regarding such things as their reaction and satisfaction with the Furniture Mission as well as asking if they have a church home. If they don’t have a church home, we have a suggested lest that can be provided. Anyone who feels God’s prompting to do this, please call John De Jong at 605-212-2071 or email johndj@midco.net SUMMER MISSION TRIP - Shalom will once again be sending out an intergenerational mission team during the summer of 2018! This year we will be traveling to Missouri to assist World Renew in rebuilding homes that sustained flooding damage. Dates for the trip will be June 23-30. Singles, couples, and families of all ages are welcome. Please plan to join! More information will come out soon. Please speak to Kristin DeWeerd (951-7786) if you have questions. SERVING AT THE BANQUET- Please plan to serve with us at the Banquet on Saturday, March 10. We will need help with preparing and serving the food as well as monetary donations. More information and a sign-up will be coming, but please SAVE THE DATE and plan to participate! COMMUNION will be celebrated at the February 11 service. RECENT SERMONS are available on the Shalom website or by clicking the following link http://www.shalomcrc.org/resources/sermons/

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Youth Group - Middle School Youth Group will be meeting Sunday, February 11, from 6:30-8:00pm. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Sunday School - Middle School Sunday School will be resume on Sunday, February 11, following the morning service. HIGH SCHOOL

Youth Group - High School Youth Group is on Wednesday, February 7, from 7:00-9:00pm at their small group leader’s home. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Sunday School - High School Sunday School will meet on Sunday, February 11, following the morning service.

THE COMMUNITY ACTION POVERTY SIMULATION - Poverty is a reality for many individuals and families. The Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) bridges that gap from misconception to understanding. CAPS is an interactive immersion experience. It sensitizes community participants to the realities of poverty. On February 23, there are two Poverty Simulations at the University of Sioux Falls in the Stewart Center. The first simulation is from 8:45am to 11:30am and the second is from 12:15pm to 3:00pm. All who are interested are welcome to join. If you are interested in participating in the simulation or helping with the simulation, please contact Maddie Borah at maddie@centerofhopesf.org.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

WORSHIP Danielle Schouten, Worship Director dschouten@shalomcrc.org 371-1597 X 24

OUTREACH Kristin DeWeerd, Team Chair kristindeweerd@msn.com 951-7786

YOUTH MINISTRY Bryan Langfitt, Youth Director blangfitt@shalomcrc.org 371-1597 X 23

ALL NATIONS CITY CHURCH is a ministry in Sioux Falls that hosts gatherings of believers from all nations. On Sunday, February 25, we welcome you to a wonderful event at Church at the Gate (6820 W. 26th St., Sioux Falls)! A potluck supper with various ethnic foods will be from 5-6pm. A worship time with a variety of music and cultural expressions will be from 6-7:30pm. INSPIRATION HILLS - Check out their upcoming events at www.inspirationhills.org/programs.html

THIS WEEK’S SERVICE ASSIGNMENTS

Offerings: Bethany Safe Families for Children Video Engineer: Bryan Santema Sound Tech: Sean Kooistra Pianist: Tracey Bleeker Library: Shirley Burgers, Pam Ten Napel Nursery:

9:00 Infant: Julie Vande Kamp, Luanne Wuestewald 9:00 Toddler: Cindy Nieuwendorp, Sheri Malm, Skyler Nieuwendorp

Children & Worship: Leader Tracy Vander Griend Greeters Jared Kuik, Jody Dooyema

Refreshments: Kevin & Garn Kuiper Open Close: Jason Hiemstra Ushers: Brett Erickson, Josh Erickson, Jay Woudstra 1st Impression: Ver & Michelle Van Beek, Cal & Jen DeJong, Dan Harmelink

NEXT WEEK’S SERVICE ASSIGNMENTS

Offerings: Sioux Falls Christian Schools Video Engineer: Steve Connell Sound Tech: Ron Dykstra Pianist: Kristin Breen Library: Brenda Gunderson, Hayley Van Den Brink Nursery:

9:00 Infant: Kevin & Garn Kuiper 9:00 Toddler: Nate & Danielle Dykstra, Jenna Sprik

Children & Worship: President’s Day break Refreshments: Ed & Jody Bolkema Open Close: Jared Kuik Ushers: Brett Erickson, Josh Erickson, Jay Woudstra 1st Impression: Ver & Michelle Van Beek, Cal & Jen DeJong, Dan Harmelink

SERVICE ASSIGNMENTS