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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

Fellowship Findings 2

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.


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


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.


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


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


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


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


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)

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Phone: 641-594-3491

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