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SULLY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
JUNE 2020
FELLOWSHIP F INDINGS
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
COUNCIL CLIPPINGS 2
THANK YOU
HONORING 8TH GRADE
3
FINANCIAL INFORMATION 4
BIRTHDAYS/
ANNIVERSARIES
5-6
HONORING OUR
GRADUATES
7-11
MINISTRY NEWS 12-17
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
We will continue our series on the book of Matthew in morning worship. We will remember
that Jesus came into the world as King of Kings, but his arrival was unexpected and unassum-
ing. But it is by this method of arriving that this king began to shape the kingdom he would
build. We meet our “Unexpected King” in our study of the book of Matthew.
June 7
AM--Matthew 13.44-46 What Value Does the Kingdom Have?
June 14
AM--Matthew 13.47-58 Cast the Net Wide
June 21
AM--Matthew 14.1-12 Mistaken Identity
June 28
AM--Matthew 14.13-36 Losing Sight of Jesus
Fellowship Findings 2
Bethel Mission Ministry: January -412 Youth, March -Outreach Committee, May –Care
Teams, 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 una-
ble to go in the assigned month, please notify Glenda at church (594-3491) so Bethel Mis-
sion can be notified.
A formal council meeting was not held in April or May due to COVID restrictions limiting meet-
ings to groups of ten or less. The following information is shared from multiple Executive Com-
mittee meetings held over the past two months and the May Elders meetings –all minutes have
routinely been shared with the full council.
1. First an item of clarification dating back to the actions of the March council meeting. At that
time COVID was just emerging and as a part of the actions at that meeting was a motion to sus-
pend regular church services for the ensuing four weeks. An additional component of the mo-
tion was to authorize the Executive Committee to make appropriate decisions for the church
should further developments with respect to COVID emerge.
2. In response to the March 16 motion, the Executive Committee has made decisions and com-
municated on several matters. Several questions have been raised on the authority of the Exec-
utive Committee in those actions – it is hoped this information will help clarify the questions.
3. The decision to delay resumption of communal worship until June was made after considera-
tion of multiple components that required consideration as part of a plan. Members of the Exec-
utive Committee tried to remove personal opinion from the consideration and sought to reach
an objective decision after consideration of multiple components.
4. The focus of the mid May meetings returned to planning for the congregational meeting in
June and planning for a resumption of in person communal worship in June. Separate docu-
ments outlining that planning have been compiled – please look for them in other communica-
tion from the church.
5. The Elders determined to resume in person worship for the morning services in June and
then further evaluate resumption of regular evening worship at its June meeting.
6. Janitor, Marv Goodyk was asked to apply a new coat of paint in the fellowship room. Thanks
to Marv and Myrna and other helpers, the work is done and the room has a fresh clean look and
feel..
7. The Elders reported on efforts to make and maintain connections within their Care Groups
over the past two months. Many positive comments were shared about those efforts and expe-
riences.
8. Consideration and discussion was/is being held on the potential to hold and plan for various
upcoming events including VBS, weddings and other events in the church, fund raisers, Sunday
School etc.
Council Clippings April—May, 2020
Fellowship Findings 3
A sincere thank you to my church family; to Pastor Brian for his handwritten letter, to Mike
Van Soelen for weekly letters and several who have sent cards with words of encouragement.
Thank you so much! We are still confined to the Manor except for special permission, we may
walk on the sidewalk around the building. We are thankful that those in charge are doing
what they can to keep the virus out of the Manor.
Henrietta Laverman
It is so good to be part of a caring church family! We appreciate so much the cards, prayers,
visits and expressions of sympathy when our brother Irvin passed away. While it is hard to
say good-bye we are reminded of the song:
No more night, no more pain
No more tears, never crying again
And praises to the great, "I AM"
We will live in the light of the risen Lamb
Dwight and Glenda Vander Leest
How can we thank God enough for you in return for all
the joy we have in the presence of our God because of
you? I Thessalonians 3:9
Congratulations to the following students who have completed
the Eighth Grade…
From Sully Christian: Keagan Fopma and Trevor Veenstra
From Pella Christian: Tysen De Vries and Josiah Vos
From Lynnville-Sully: Isaiah Vos and Aiden Vander Leest
Get wisdom, get understanding;
do not forget my words or turn away from them.
Proverbs 4:5
Fellowship Findings 4
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much… Luke 16:10a
Budget Report –May 20, 2020
Category Year to Date
Received
Year to Date
Budgeted
General Fund
(includes Ministry Share) $123,177.08 $136,450.02
Missions $13,666.22 $13,710.27
Building and Grounds $11,762.40 $13,057.59
Total $148,605.70 $163,217.88
Offerings Received
Date Recipient Amount
May 3 Sully Christian School
Because there may be
more money coming in,
these amounts are not yet
finalized.
May 10 Bethany Christian Ser-
vices
May 17 Samaritan’s Purse
May 24 CEEF
May 31 Resonate Global Missions
June Offering Schedule
June 7 Sully Christian School
June 14 Justin Van Zee and Amy Hoogeveen
June 21 Christian Education Encouragement Fund (CEEF)
June 28 World Renew
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Rejoice with those who rejoice... Romans 12:15
CELEBRATING TOGETHER
JUNE BIRTHDAYS
June 1 Elliot Ochsner
June 2 Treva Nikkel
Rick Vos
June 5 Nelson Geels (90)
Kevin Laverman
Jesse Van Baale
June 6 Dorian Goodyk
June 7 Cindy Laverman
June 8 Clint Vos
Murray Pothoven
June 11 Marvin Goodyk
June 12 Larry Van Wyk
Matthew Fynaardt
June 16 Marilyn Van Soelen
June 17 Irene Moes (97)
Nicole Olivier
June 18 John Kramer
June 19 Henrietta Laverman (90)
June 20 Beth Vander Molen
June 21 June Veenstra
June 22 Jenna Van Maanen
June 23 Renae Van Wyk
June 24 Donald Van Rees
Joshua Fopma
June 25 Kyle Van Kooten
June 26 Clarine Van Kooten
June 30 Kelly Van Wyk
June Anniversaries
June 1 Loren and Shawna Fopma
June 6 Matt and Rachel Van Maanen
June 8 Josh and Jess Vander Molen
June 9 Lawrence and Sandy Van Zee
Landon and Jana Van Zante
June 10 John and Jodi De Berg (20)
June 11 Norm and Treva Nikkel
Clarence and Judy Van Zee
Kevin and Dawn Plowman (15)
June 13 Vernon and Lucille Jansen
June 15 Arvin and Anna Mae Van Wyk
June 16 Barry and Kelsie Van Haaften
June 17 Judson and Pam Vos
June 18 Nathan and Rachel Nikkel (10)
June 20 Alvin and Mary Fopma (45)
June 23 Howard and Marilyn Vander Griend
June 27 Darrell and Angela Veenstra
June 29 Joel and Megan Vos
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Rejoice with those who rejoice... Romans 12:15
CELEBRATING TOGETHER
JULY BIRTHDAYS
July 3 Kason Vos
July 4 Tillie Veenstra
July 5 Melvin Lanser
Rebecca Jochems
Jerri Nikkel
July 8 Harris Ochsner
Kennedy Van Maanen
Annabelle Vos
July 9 Lily Vander Leest
July 10 Dawn Plowman
Landon Van Wyk
July 11 Mike Vander Molen
July 13 Lucille Jansen
Kevin Van Maanen
Blakely Van Maanen
July 14 Elly Van Zee
July 15 Cali Fynaardt
Trisha Fopma
July 16 Larissa Pleima
July 18 Sheila Pleima
July 19 Brian Ochsner
Olivia Ritter
Randall Jansen
July 20 Brenda Fopma
Alayna Van Kooten
Trevor Veenstra
Aiden Fynaardt
July 21 Karen Van Soelen
Zachary Ochsner
July 25 Keith Struik
July 26 Berdena Vos (90)
July 29 Aiden Vander Leest
July 31 Nancy Swank
JULY ANNIVERSARIES
July 7 Larry and Sharon Van Wyk
July 8 Pastor Brian and Becky Ochsner (15)
July 9 Jaden and Kelly Vos
July 12 Eric and Laura Fynaardt
July 14 Rick and Kim Vos
July 19 Wesley and Heather Zylstra
July 25 Bryce and Donna Arkema
Fellowship Findings 7
Kody Jansen, son of Rick and Staci Jansen, is a senior at Pella Christian High School. He has
enjoyed participating in Trap Shooting, Sporting Clays, Baseball and Bowling. He plays the
drums in Concert Band, Pep Band and Marching Band and enjoys playing on various church
praise teams. He has been very active in Theater performing in various musical and play
productions and has also competed in many Speech Forensics events.
He works for Fynaardt Construction building grain bins during the summer. Kody plans to
attend Iowa State University this fall where he will major in Management Information Sys-
tems.
Colby De Vries Colby De Vries, son of Randy and Jodi De Vries, is gradu-
ating from Pella Christian where he was involved in Band,
Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Speech Forensics (Large
Group & Individual), Theater—including musical produc-
tions, Clay Target Team and Chapel. Colby has also en-
joyed being part of various praise teams.
Colby plans to attend Trinity Christian College where he
will major in Theology and minor in Music.
Kody Jansen
Fellowship Findings 8
Blake Veenstra, son of
Darrell and Angela
Veenstra, will graduate
from Pella Christian High School. While in high school, Blake participated in football, bowl-
ing, track, baseball, weightlifting, and in his senior year, the musical.
In the fall Blake will be attending Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo and major in Ag
Business Management. He will also be a thrower on their track team.
Kara Van Wyk Kara Van Wyk, daughter of Lauren and Julie Van
Wyk, is graduating from Pella Christian High.
While in high school Kara was involved in basket-
ball, choir, chamber choir, Caleb Crew and FFA
where she served as the reporter and Vice Presi-
dent. Kara especially enjoyed chamber choir, be-
ing able to sing before school and then see it
come together when singing in area churches.
This fall, Kara will be attending Dordt University
for General Agriculture and will also be taking or-
gan lessons.
Blake Veenstra
Fellowship Findings 9
Austin Van Kooten, son of Jamie and Michelle Van
Kooten, is a graduate of Pella Christian High
School. He enjoyed bowling 4 years on the PC
Varsity Bowling team. He has been part of the PC
Clay Target team since 7th grade.
Austin plans to continue working and pursue an
apprenticeship program to be an Electrician.
Austin Van Kooten
Marcus, son of Monte and Dorian Goodyk,
participated in the Special Olympics cycling, bowling, & cheerleading, all 5 years he was
at Pella High. He also participated in work experience at Theisen's, Pizza Ranch, Third
Church Cafe, and the Pella movie theater. Last year, he was voted as the most likely to
make people smile. He loved being in high school.
Marcus plans to get a job locally and be part of his community.
Marcus Goodyk
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Elijah Vos
Elijah, son of Nolan and Kar-
la Vos, participated in thea-
ter, band, choir, golf, trap shooting team and Caleb
Crew during his high school career.
Elijah plans to attend Dordt University in the fall, ma-
joring in Environmental Science and Biology.
Sierra Pleima
Sierra, daughter of Stuart and
Sheila Pleima, has participated in
volleyball, softball, Choir and
Chamber Choir as well as Art. She
enjoys praise team both at church
and P.C. Sierra loves Jesus, family
and friends. She is currently em-
ployed at the Brew Coffeehouse and also helps her Uncle Greg with the pigs (she loves
both jobs!)! She is most in her element while drawing, painting, singing and playing the
guitar, piano or keyboard. Sierra has recently illustrated her first book —-(which happens
to be Jana Van Zante’s first published book). She has started painting some artwork for hire
(canvases and murals). She plans to take a “gap year” to work before she decides what
direction she takes in the future.
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Josh Fopma, son of Loren and Shawna Fopma, has
graduated from Dordt University with an engineer-
ing and computer programming degree. Josh has
started a job at Koops Factory Automation Systems
in Holland, Michigan.
Josh’s wife, McKinley (Zula) is a graduate of North-
western College in Orange City, Iowa with an ac-
counting degree. McKinley is currently working re-
motely for Vermeer Corporation.
Josh and
Mckinley
Fopma
Derrick Jansen
Derrick Jansen is graduating from Northwest-
ern College in Orange City with a degree in
Theatre and Arts Administration. Over the past
four years, Derrick has been heavily involved
with the college’s theater department.
This past spring, Derrick studied in Chicago,
taking classes and working as an intern at PR
Casting, a casting agency in downtown Chica-
go. After graduation, Derrick hopes to return to
Chicago, using his
degree to pursue a
career in acting.
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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
Sullycrc .org
At-home Faith Formation Tip:
At-Home Faith Formation Tip - Although mealtime often serves as a reminder to pray, we
can get into ruts about what to pray about. Mealtime placemats like these downloadable
versions from Flame Creative Children's Ministry (tinyurl.com/FlamePlacemats) provide
prompts for young children. What might you include on a place mat for older children . . .
or yourself? (Tip from Faith Formation Ministries; crcna.org/FaithFormation)
