SHALOM GENERAL FUND - The Council asks that you please remember the Shalom General Fund as we near the end of 2018. Through October, our receipts were $230,705 and our expenses were $399,247 for a difference of $168,542. Early in the fiscal year, we gave Mission Haiti their entire reinvestment allocation of $145,000 for the fiscal year so the numbers are a bit skewed, but even after taking account of that one-time expense we are still roughly $70k behind in our receipts. We thank you for your generosity so far, and we continue to covet your ongoing gifts to the General Fund to fulfill Shalom's mission. DEADLINE FOR WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS is Wednesday by 8:00am.

We rejoice with Adam and Michaela Hofer in the birth of Addyelle Thiya. She was born on Tuesday, November 27.

We want to thank everyone for their support during Evan's time away. From raking leaves, to bringing meals and watching the kids, to your continuous prayers, it is all so greatly appreciated. Thank you again! – Evan & Jordan Fey, Reid and Joessa

Arlene Brasel, age 77, passed away Wednesday, November 28. Cards and expressions of sympathy can be sent to Arlene’s daughter, Kim Underberg, at 4040 S. Brady Court, Sioux Falls, SD 57103.

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS office@shalomcrc.org 371-1597

THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES

Wednesday 6:45 pm Cadets 7:00 pm High School Youth Group Saturday 8:00 am Furniture Mission 9:00 am Sharing Christmas Distribution Cookie Exchange Sunday 9:00 am Worship Service 10:15 am Kid Zone Program Practice High School Catechism Middle School Boys Sunday School 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: Heath Oberloh Deacon: Wil Zobel Deacon: Travis Noteboom

Community Group 2 Community Group 6 Elder: Matt Covey Elder: Brett Erickson Deacon: Jonathan Bentz Deacon: Shelley Hoogeveen

Community Group 3 Community Group 7 Elder: Jim Wuestewald Elder: Scott Vanden Bosch Deacon: Davee Connell Deacon: Chris Dieleman

Community Group 4 Community Group 8 Elder: Verlyn Van Beek Elder: Dave Pluim Deacon: Jen De Jong Deacon: Travis Netten

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

Email – pastorkyle@shalomcrc.org

SHALOM Christian Reformed Church

Growing in Christ

Showing God’s glory

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

PRAYER REQUESTS office@shalomcrc.org 371-1597

COOKIE EXCHANGE scheduled for this Saturday, has been cancelled due to lack of interest. CANDLELIGHT SERVICE LUNCHEON – Join us following the evening candlelight service Sunday, December 16 for a light luncheon. Please sign up to bring food or we would love some extra help with service and clean up as well. Please sign up at this link https://goo.gl/2nEfii LIBRARY NEWS!! There will be puzzles (500 pieces or larger) soon available for you to check out! If you have complete puzzles that you would like to donate, please bring them to the library. New books by favorite authors such as Charles Martin and Lynn Austin are ready to check out. Find them on our NEW BOOKS shelf. We've also added to our easy readers and young readers selections. LADIES DINNER OUT – Ladies, are you tired of going out for mac and cheese, chicken nuggets, and burgers or always ending up eating at the same places all the time? Then join us for dinner next Thursday, December 13 at 6pm. Dinner will be at Oshima Sushi Japanese Cuisine located at 109 E 10th Street (downtown). They are best known for their sushi, but have other Japanese entrees, ramen bowls, Bento boxes and more. Space is limited so please sign up before December 10 by clicking here: https://goo.gl/ev2PmB. We will be eating at ethnic, non-chain restaurants in Sioux Falls, so if you are unable to make it this time, join us next time. All ages are welcome. If you have questions, call or text Audrey Rentschler 605-941-1744 or Judi De Jong 605-212-2072. SENIOR AND FRIENDS - We will be meeting in the First CRC activity center for brunch at 10am on Saturday, December 15. PLEASE NOTE THE DATE AND TIME. The cost is $10. The program will be provided by Spencer Smith. He will share his musical talents on the piano and will favor us with seasonal songs and carols. For reservations or cancellations, please call Joyce Christians at 351-9294 by December 10.

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His faithful love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34

NURSERY –

THANK YOU FOR SIGNING UP TO SERVE! SCHEDULES ARE IN YOUR CHURCH MAILBOX.

CHILDREN AND WORSHIP -

Children and Worship will meet on the following dates in December: 9 and 16.

December’s leader is Danielle Johnson.

Children and Worship will resume January 6. KID ZONE – Christmas Program practice this Sunday, December 9.

Christmas Program Practice- o Christmas program practice will be on the following dates: December 9 and 16. December 16th’s practice is only for 2nd-

5th graders. o Pre-K- 1st graders’ program is during the morning service Sunday, December 16. Practice will be in the triple room. They

will practice until 11:10. o 2nd-5th graders will be joining the candlelight service at 5pm, Sunday, December 16. 2nd-5th graders will be practicing in

the sanctuary after the morning service until 11:30am. o Please help your child(ren) with their songs and speaking parts. The more they practice the more comfortable they will

feel. Thank you! o If your child(ren) would like to play an instrument in the prelude at the 9am service or the 5pm service Sunday, December

16, please let Danielle Johnson know.

LOST AND FOUND – If you are missing items, please check the Lost and Found box on the shelf in west entrance of the narthex.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Danielle Johnson, Children’s Ministry Director djohnson@shalomcrc.org 371-1597 X 25

ADULT AND FAMILY MINISTRY Sarah Lieuwen, AFM Director slieuwen@shalomcrc.org 371-1597 X 22

FACILITY Har Dirksen, Facility Manager hdirksen@shalomcrc.org 351-2300

FURNITURE MISSION – The date for serving at the Furniture Mission was changed from our “normal” first Saturday of the month to this Saturday, December 8 at 8am. If you intend on participating, please contact Brendon at bdeboer@shalomcrc.org ASAP to get on the list. SHARING CHRISTMAS – We are hosting our annual distribution day this Saturday, December 8 from 9-10:30am. Please let Brendon know if you would like to help volunteer for this event by emailing him at bdeboer@shalomcrc.org. WORKERS ON WHEELS - The Active Generations Workers on Wheels “Adopt a Sidewalk” program is in desperate need of volunteers to help the vulnerable, elderly homeowners in our community with their snow removal needs this 2018-2019 snow season! They currently have over 140 people on the list, but less than 20 volunteers available to assist them so far! This program used to be called “Scoop It,” run jointly with the Helpline Center and the Department of Corrections. Workers on Wheels took over this program and has been recruiting volunteers throughout the year with extremely limited success for this year’s snow season. Volunteers would be assigned a homeowner within their requested zip code if possible. This can be a volunteer opportunity for a single person, a family, or even a team of volunteers to share throughout the season. Please contact Valerie Lietz at (605) 336-6722 or Anne Young at (605) 333-3317 if you would like to get involved. FRIENDSHIP – We just wrapped up the first half of our biggest year yet! With an average of 93 friends, we are filling both our sanctuary and fellowship hall! This also means that there is a greater need for mentors than ever before! If you want to find out more about what it means to be a mentor and how you can make a difference in someone’s life, please contact Brendon in person or at bdeboer@shalomcrc.org.

BAPTISM – Sunday, December 9 we will celebrate the baptism of Adeline Jane Schnieder, daughter of Josh and Danelle Schneider. JOIN US on Sunday, December 16 at 5:00pm for a special holiday service. This year we are combining the children’s program and the candlelight service. This intergenerational candlelight service will be filled with music, a drama, and scripture that tells the story of Christmas and the hope that Christ brought to us on that night! CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE will be Monday, December 24 at 5:00pm.

CHOIR – We will do a program run through on December 9 and 16 upstairs in the Sanctuary. RECENT SERMONS are available on the Shalom website or by clicking the following link http://www.shalomcrc.org.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sunday School – Middle School boys will be meeting Sunday, December 9 following the morning service.

HIGH SCHOOL

Youth Group - High School Youth Group is on Wednesday, December 5 from 7:00-9:00pm.

9-10th Sunday School – Sunday school will resume in 2019.

11-12th Catechism – following the morning service on Sunday, December 9 in the Coffee Lounge.

INSPIRATION HILLS EVENTS - Inspiration Hills hosts many events as well as has volunteer opportunities. Please refer the listing on the Community Events bulletin board located on the east wall of the fellowship hall or click on the link www.inspirationhills.org HOPE HAVEN INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES presents “Rejoice!” featuring Nashville recording artist Jill Miller on Tuesday, December 18 at 7:00pm at the Orpheum Theatre in Sioux Falls, SD. Tickets are available at the Washington Pavilion Box Office (301 S. Main Ave, Sioux Falls) or info@washingtonpavilion.org or 605-367-6000. The Christmas concert will also feature the Bell Choir from Sioux Falls Christian School. Proceeds will go towards funding wheelchair sponsorships for an upcoming overseas distribution trip in 2019.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

OUTREACH Brendon De Boer, Outreach Director bdeboer@shalomcrc.org 371-1597 X 26

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

THIS WEEK’S SERVICE ASSIGNMENTS

Offerings: Shalom Christian Education Assistance Ministry Video Engineer: Bryan Santema Sound Tech: Katelyn Bierma Pianist: Cindy Santema Library: Shirley Burgers, Pam Ten Napel Nursery:

9:00 Infant: Kevin & Garn Kuiper 9:00 Toddler: Brent & Tracy Vander Griend, Taylor Vander Griend

Children & Worship: Leader Danielle Johnson Greeters Matt Nelson, Abby Westlund

Refreshments: Terry & Ladene Veldhouse Open Close: Jared Kuik Ushers: Eric Aasen, Josh Erickson, Brett Erickson, Bob Rentschler 1st Impression: Phil & Megan Meehan, Terry & Jaci Schaap, Laurie Vanden Bosch

NEXT WEEK’S SERVICE ASSIGNMENTS

Offerings: Furniture Mission Video Engineer: Carl Bootsma/Bryan Santema Sound Tech: Mark Bierma/Ron Dykstra Pianist: Kristin Breen/Cindy Santema Library: Brenda Gunderson, Hayley Van Den Brink Nursery:

9:00 Infant: Brooke & Carmen Heethuis 9:00 Toddler: Ryan and Carmen Mulder

Children & Worship: Leader Danielle Johnson Greeters Shane Dooyema, Kelsey Kuik

Refreshments: Eric & Wendy Aasen, Bob & Audrey Rentschler Open Close: Jeremy Mulder Ushers: Eric Aasen, Josh Erickson, Brett Erickson, Bob Rentschler 1st Impression: Phil & Megan Meehan, Terry & Jaci Schaap, Laurie Vanden Bosch

SERVICE ASSIGNMENTS