Church guide

We extend our Christian sympathy to the family of Marge Fase who passed away early this morning (Tuesday, May 7) after a brief struggle with cancer. The visitation for Marge will be held on Thursday from 2 pm to 8 pm at Bethel CRC in Demotte, Indiana. The funeral will be on Friday, May 10, at 10 am, also at Bethel CRC. The luncheon will take place after the burial at American Reformed Church. Please keep the family in your prayers, and pray that God will give his comfort and encouragement to those who grieve.

We hope to sing this song during our morning worship this Sunday. If you have time, listen to familiarize yourself with it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcSWpVKKMcs

don't forget to "SPRING FORWARD" this Saturday night. or else you might arrive when church is finished!! ;-)

Hey all - I wanted to post this reminder that the combined youth group of First CRC and Bethel CRC are hosting a breakfast tomorrow, Saturday Feb. 2, from 6:30 a.m. - 9 a.m., AT FIRST CRC. Come enjoy made-to-order omelets, waffles, biscuits and gravy. Donations at the door to help assist with meeting meals, fun outings and the summer SERVE trip.

A reminder: The Cadets and GEMS would like to invite you to their annual DERBY DINNER & RACE NIGHT, Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Dinner will be served from 5-7. The menu will be Tacos, Nachos, Spanish Rice and Dessert. A free will donation is much appreciated. TAKE OUT will also be available! :-) PINEWOOD DERBY RACE begins at 7pm right after the Dinner. We encourage each of you to come support our Cadets and GEMS.

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Corky Becker and her family as they grieve the loss of Judy (Becker) Sharp's husband - Glen - who died in an accident on Sunday. We pray the Lord's comfort will surround them with strength and encouragement during this tragic loss. The funeral details are in the obituary here: https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nwitimes/obituary.aspx?n=glen-a-sharp&pid=191519041&fhid=19175

We extend our sympathy to Larry and Velma Ouwenga and their family as they mourn the loss of Larry's father Clarence Ouwenga who passed away last Thursday morning. Here are the funeral arrangements: Visitation will be held on Friday, February 8, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Schreffler Funeral Homes, Bourbonnais Chapel. Another visitation will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Clarence’s funeral service at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Reformed Church at 2400 Waldron Road in Kankakee, IL. Burial will be at Chapel Hills Garden South in Oak Lawn, IL. https://www.schrefflerfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Clarence-Ouwenga/

Bethel church will be open today if people have lost power and needed a warm place to hang out for a little while. Coffee, tea, water, a movie for kids to watch on the projector screen.

any children going to be at Bethel this Thanksgiving morning for worship? looking for a few kids to hand out leaves for the gratitude tree! :-)

we'll be introducing this song on Sunday morning. give it a listen...or two...or three, to familiarize yourself with it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcC1Bp13n_4

Early this Sunday morning, 2 AM, we “fall back” one hour.

Posting this picture and the opportunity for Ladies Night, October 19 from 6-9 p.m. as a way to support the work of Mommy's Haven, a group home for pregnant girls. Their building is pretty much completed.... Their fundraising and awareness making efforts continue.

Fall Cook-Off, Tuesday, October 23, from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.! Fall is in the air and what better time to celebrate than with a get-together at church, featuring a soup contest, a cinnamon roll contest, pumpkin carving and pumpkin painting! If you're able to come, please sign up at the church, sign-up sheets are on the tall tables in the church narthex!

We want to share our sincere condolences with Delores Coffer, Wayne and Carolyn VanVuren, and Donna VanVuren at the death of Rich VanVuren. We also extend our sympathy to all his family as they mourn his loss. Funeral arrangements are as follows: Friends may call at the Jackson Funeral Service of DeMotte, IN on Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 2:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held at First Christian Reformed Church on Friday, October 5, 2018 at 10:30 AM https://www.jacksonfuneral.com/obituaries/Richard-Van-Vuren/

We extend our sympathy to Cindy and Duane Vanderwoude and their family at the death of Cindy's mom Anna Zeldenrust. We thank the Lord for the hope we have that encourage us that Anna, as a child of God, is with the Lord and her earthly suffering is over. Here are the funeral arrangements: Friends may visit with the family on Friday, October 5, 2018 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home, 3227 Ridge Road, Lansing, Illinois. Funeral services for Anna will be held Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 12:30 PM at First Church (PCA), 3130 Ridge Road, Lansing, Illinois http://www.schroederlauer.com/obituary/anna-zeldenrust?lud=6CDC387E2903266F6C336707F7DAC013

The funeral arrangements for Jerry Recker are as follows: Visitation will take place at Jackson funeral home this coming Sunday from 1 PM through 8 PM Funeral will take place at Bethel Christian Reformed Church on Monday, at 10:30 AM. https://www.jacksonfuneral.com/m/obituaries/Jeryld-Jerry-Recker/Memories

We extend our Christian sympathy to Luann Recker and her family at the as they mourn the death of Jerry Recker, who went to be with the Lord yesterday afternoon. We rejoice that he is free from the ravages of his illness that took so much from him...yet through it all, his faith in God and his witness to Him was never stronger! We will share funeral details once they become available.

Just a reminder that as of this Sunday, September 16, our evening worship start time will change to 5:00 PM, and that change will run through the end of May. This decision was made to allow our combined youth group (combined with First CRC, whose evening worship is at 5 PM) to meet on Sundays following our evening worship services, thus ensuring continuing participation in our worship services by the young people, as well as mutual use of both church facilities. Thanks for your understanding.

Evening worship service time change: our church council approved the changing of our evening worship to 5:00 p.m. effective Sunday, September 16, and will run through the end of May. This decision was made to allow our combined youth group (combined with First CRC, whose evening worship is at 5 PM) to meet on Sundays following our evening worship services, thus ensuring continuing participation in our worship services by the young people, as well as mutual use of both church facilities. Thanks for your understanding.

The True Woman conference will be taking place in Indianapolis on September 27-29. But if you can't make it there, Community Bible Church is hosting a live simulcast right here in DeMotte! The schedule: Thursday, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. You can register online at www.communitybiblechurchdemotte.com, OR, by phone at 219-987-2771.

Bethel Church is ringing the bell at Tysens grocery store today, and Desirae Nanninga along with sister Cassie and mom Sharon are adding to the holiday ambiance!

Blanca Dave Gifford sharing a few facts about Mexico with the children during a children's message.

Rev Boswell demonstrating "George" the missionary toilet paper gun.

Covenant advanced choir

So blessed to have Covenant Advanced Choir join us and blessed us with their gift of music!

We were grateful to have Kevin and April Rector share the gift of music with us Sunday morning, with the song: Joseph's lullaby

One of the many fine songs sung by our kids.

The preschool doing their part for the candlelight service. So cute, and great job!!!

Singing "Shine On Us" while encircling the sanctuary with our candles lit

The Sunday school children singing two songs a couple of weeks ago. Enjoy!