This Week

Tues Men’s Bible Study 6:00 am Weds. GEMS Caroling & Christmas Party

4-6:30 pm Sat. Sunday School Christmas Program

6:00 pm

Next Sunday 10:00 AM Morning Worship

Offerings: AM – General PM – Missions

Ministry Servers: 12/24 Power Point: Jolene Bonnema Sound: Micah Groen Video: Scott Wubben Ministry Servers: 12/25 AM Accompanist: Cindy Ammermann AM Power Point: Ashley Roelofs AM Video: Ryan Wubben Sound: Jason Taatjes AM Nursery: Anna Post, Melanie Beerman, Alex Roelofs Ushers: Merle Epema & Ken Blom AM Greeters: Bill & Betty Goeman (E) Mike & Luanne Groen (W)

WE WORSHIP AND PRAISE OUR GOD

Welcome to our Worship Service at Raymond Christian Reformed Church. Anyone desiring spiritual counseling or experiencing a family crisis, please contact the pastor or an elder at any time. There is a nursery in the West hallway with attendants present for childcare. Please sign in and out your child. If you are needed in the nursery, your child’s number will appear on the power point screen.

Offerings: AM – General PM – Missions Ministry Servers: 12/18 AM Accompanist: Tami Greenwaldt PM Accompanist: Kendra Ahrenholz AM & PM Power Point: Lexi Wubben AM Video: Alex Roelofs Sound: Tom Marcus AM Nursery: Mary Erickson, Andrew Roelofs, Haley Yuen Library: Marge Groen and Sandy Wubben Ushers: Merle Epema & Ken Blom AM Greeters: Darrin & Amanda Gerdes (E) Brad & Tami Greenwaldt (W)

WE CARE ABOUT OUR CHURCH FAMILY Prayers & Praises

Lanne & Lori Roelofs – Timely, final process to bring their little girl home to her forever family.

Continuing health concerns & recovery: Bill Goeman, Camie Fernholz, George Parker, Randy Slagter, Jeff Brown and Crystal Erickson.

Prayer for our shut-ins, as well as others not mentioned in our church family who struggle with physical, mental, or spiritual needs.

There will be No Sunday School on Sun., Dec. 25th and Sun., Jan. 1st.

Council Voting: Elders up for Election: Bennett Bonnema,

Doug Erickson, Tim Minter and Merle Sietsema. To Vote Elders: please elect a minimum of 2 – but you may vote for up to 4. Deacons up for Election: Matt Beerman, Glenn Brower, Wayne Tensen and Ryan Wubben. To Vote for Deacons, please elect a minimum of 2 – but may vote for up to 4.

The Sunday School children presents “The Birth of Jesus” during their Christmas program on Sat., Dec. 24th at 6 pm. Hope to see you all there! Sunshine Corner items are due Thursday, December 22nd.

The church office will be closed Mon., Dec. 26th through Thurs., Dec. 29th. Lora will be available by her cell phone (320-444-0272) and she will be checking the church email and voicemail daily. Thank you for coming out and supporting our Packing Event for Food for Kidz. Approximately 153 people joined together to

help pack a total of 40,128 of Soy/Rice and Oatmeal meals for individuals with food insecurities. A special thank you to all youth ministries from Raymond CRC and Bunde CRC: CADETS, Raymond CRC GEMS Girls Club, Bunde CRC GEMS Girls Club, Jr. JAM and JAM students. Church Membership Transfer: Heather Daughtery to Bunde Christian Reformed Church. Midwest Region CRCNA invites you to “The Distinctively Healthy Church” Connections Project to be held at Crossroads CRC in West Des Moines, IA on Sat., Jan. 14th from 8:30 am – 3 pm. The speakers will be focusing on a particular aspect of church leadership and will send you home with insights and ideas you will be able to customize for your context. The flyer for this event is located on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall and lists the speakers. RSVP to Trudy at tash@crcna.org by Tues., Jan. 10th. Home from college over Christmas Break? College-aged students (at school or working) are invited to come to our house Wed., Dec. 21st from 6 - 9 pm for fellowship, pizza, and game night. Come and go as you please. RSVP to Garrett at 320-905-1508 for pizza order.

Raymond CRC Family Prayer List Darrin & Amanda Gerdes (Brayden, McKenna and Gavin)

Bill & Betty Goeman

Brad & Tami Greenwaldt (Ryan, Ellie and Blake)

There is a box on the Narthex table for anyone who would

like to give towards a Pastoral Appreciation Christmas Gift.