Monthly Capital Campaign – The September capital campaign is for Resonate Global missionaries, Anthony & Sara Sytsma. The Sytsma’s work mainly with churches from the Pentecostal Assemblies of God Uganda (PAGU) in the region surrounding Soroti, Uganda where they live. Anthony encourages and mentors pastors who face many challenges in ministry and who themselves need pastoral care. He also teaches leaders around Africa through a curriculum he helped to write called “Helping Without Hurting in Africa”, based on the book When Helping Hurts and focusing on how to help the poor in wise ways. Sara works in churches and communities to help farmers better care for their land, produce more food, save money, and connect the Christian faith to everyday life through Bible study and skills training. She facilitates farmer study groups on agriculture, caring for creation, and nutrition. She also teaches fuel-efficient and nutritious ways of cooking and occasionally does art classes for children. We will take the offering for the Sytsma’s on October 25th.
Elder/Deacon Nominations – Elder and Deacon nominations are due to the Council. The Council will be discussing the nominations at their upcoming meeting this week on Tuesday, so please submit your nominations ASAP.
Welcome Back! – Several years ago, Gary and Diane Revere became inactive members of Stephenville Christian Reformed Church, after being part of another local church. They both informed the council that they now desire to reengage as active members of our congregation. The Council has given their approval and hereby inform the congregation. Welcome back, Gary and Diane!
Church/School Facility Expansion Committee – We are still seeking individuals who are interested in joining a Church/School Facility Expansion Committee as we begin to prayerfully consider and plan for our future growth needs. This committee will help assess current space, identify future needs, and explore possible expansion options to support both our church and school ministries. If you are interested in serving on this committee or would like more information, please contact Roeland Stoker to learn more and discuss how you might be involved.
Fall Education Classes – Join us this fall for any of our education classes! Sunday School is immediately following morning worship with classes for Pre-K to Adult. Wednesday Family Night begins every week at 6:00 pm with dinner provided, followed by Bible study classes from Pre-K to Adult. The adults are currently finishing up I Corinthians and then will do a Life Guide study on the book of Revelation. Ladies’ Coffee Break meets every Thursday at 9:30am and they are doing a Life Guide study on the book of Genesis. College age students are invited every 1st Thursday of the month for dinner and a Bible study at Bert and Heidi’s house at 6:30pm. We encourage everyone to take advantage of these opportunities to grow in your knowledge and understanding of God’s Word while enjoying fellowship and building relationships with other believers. There is a place for everyone as we learn, grow, and walk together in faith!
New Online Giving Option – We are pleased to announce that we will now be utilizing Tithe.ly as an option for online giving. This platform provides a convenient and secure way to contribute to the ongoing ministry of our church. An email was sent out this week with more information on how to use this service. You can also scan the QR code below to give digitally.
Baptism Sunday – We will be celebrating the baptism of James Decker Taylor this Sunday morning, October 4th.
Classis Rocky Mountain Meeting – Please be in prayer for the delegates of Classis Rocky Mountain for their fall meeting this week on October 9th-10th. Pastor Draayer and Elder Linsey Hoekstra will be the delegates representing SCRC.
Visit from the Sytsma’s – Our missionary family, Anthony and Sara Sytsma will be visiting us on Sunday, October 11th. They will be sharing an update about their ministry in Uganda during the morning worship service and Anthony will be leading the morning message.
Worship Night – You are invited to join us on Sunday, October 11th for an evening of worship with the SERVE band “Shelter” leading the worship songs.
Choices Clinic Annual Fundraising Banquet – We have sponsored a table at the annual Choices Clinic Banquet which will be held on Tuesday, October 13th at 6:00pm at Cowboy Church of Erath County. The guest speaker will be New York Times best-selling author, Lee Strobel. There are 7 remaining spots available at the SCRC table, so please let Desiree Stoker know if you’d like to reserve your spot. Dinner is included.
Exploring Our Reformed Roots – Have you wondered how the Christian Reformed Church began? What significant events have transpired during the history of the CRC? Several years ago, a video was created from an on-stage play that highlights that history! A showing of that video, entitled “Our Family Album,” will be presented at 6:00 PM here at Stephenville CRC the evening of October 18th. Rumor has it that one of the participants in that video will be in attendance.
Every month, we take a second offering on the 4th Sunday of the month to benefit a local or international ministry.
Listed below are our 2026 monthly capital campaigns. Click each ministry's name to go to their website and learn more about them.
January - Choices Clinic & Life Resource Center(opens in new tab)
February - World Renew Disaster Relief Services(opens in new tab)
March - The Love Basket - Food Pantry(opens in new tab)
April - Rehoboth Christian School(opens in new tab)
May - Horton Family Guatemala Missionaries
June - Partners Worldwide(opens in new tab)
July - Mission India(opens in new tab)
August - Backpack Buddies of Erath County(opens in new tab)
September - Resonate Global Uganda Missionaries - Anthony and Sara Sytsma(opens in new tab)
October - Kingdom Threads
November - Classis Rocky Mountain Church Plant
December - Crossroads Prison Ministries