Aurora Reformed Church

Aurora Center, SD

Bulletin: August 9, 2026

OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH & SERVICE THIS WEEK

SUNDAY (9th): 10:00AM- Irwin Van Leeuwen
                          *Communion*

 

 

Birthdays: Aaron DeHaai (9th), Bernard Vlasman (11th), Karen Tegethoff (11th), Linda DeHaai (12th), Charlie Wright (15th)

Anniversaries: Kamron & Ali Dykstra (10th)

 

Communion will be TODAY August 9th at 10am.

 

Building Fund Offering will be August 30th
Money for building offering will be used toward the fellowship hall roof.
Estimates for roof replacement is approximately $27,000 for the Fellowship Hall Roof. We will be looking for volunteers to pull off old shingles when the time comes.
The estimates are equal between shingles and steel of which to put on. There will be a ballot out in mail boxes in the next couple weeks to decide what to do. Ballots are due Sunday, August 30th.

 

UPCOMING CHURCH & COMMUNITY EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS! 

Dakota Christian School is looking for a Preschool-12 Vocal and Instrumental Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This can be full-time or divided into smaller part-time positions. We are also in need of an assistant cook. If you are interested in either of these positions, or know someone who is, please get in touch with Jared Peters (605-243-2211 or jaredpeters@dakotachristian.net).

New Hope Christian Camp is hosting a Family Golf Scramble Fundraiser at Lake Platte Golf Course on August 22. Come with teams of 4 for a fun round of golf and a free will meal, with prizes to follow! Registration is $50 for adults (16 years+) and $25 for kids (8-15 years). Sign up by going to newhopechristiancamp.org or on our Facebook page.

 

 

Prayer Needs: 

*Donna Kuyper and Dorothy Vreugdenhil are in White Lake Care and Rehab.

*Mike and Dawn Donker’s granddaughter Lynndi Kahler was diagnosed with neuroblastoma. She is currently in chemotherapy. Please be in prayer for Lynndi, her parents (Katie and Brandon), and the rest of the family as they navigate this journey.

*Ramona & Harlan DeLange, both with health issues.

*Danielle Sprague (Julie Dykstra’s cousin), as she continues to fight the battle with colon cancer. She is the daughter of Les and Marilyn VandenBos and the granddaughter of the late Orville and Adeline VandenBos.

*LeeAnn Veurink (Brad Veurink’s sister) had a stroke and her left side is currently lame and she is in rehabilitation center for therapy to hopefully bring back some movement.

*Alvin Feenstra is at Firesteel Healthcare center in Mitchell.

*Please keep in your prayers all our local firefighters, EMT, police officers and military.

 

Mission we support: Living Stone Prison Church, Diamond Willow Ministries (Ft Thompson SD), Center of Hope (Sioux Falls), Navigator Ministries (Colorado Springs), Freedoms Gate Church, Eagle Nest Life Center (Wanblee SD).

 

 

WORSHIP SERVICE
Prelude
Welcome
 Announcements
Call to Worship
Prayer
Congregational Greeting
Congregational Worship
#528 “No One Ever Cares for Me Like Jesus”
#517 “I’d Rather Have Jesus”
Children’s Message
Scripture
Hebrews 11:8-10
Revelation 21:1-6
Message
“A Place Called Home”
Communion
Responsive Hymn
#542 “When We All Get to Heaven”
(Offertory)
Benediction
Closing Doxology
“Go Now and Live for the Savior”
Postlude

 

 

Preaching Schedule:

Greeter List:

Special Music:

Organist Schedule:

Sound System Schedule:

**If you need an announcement or a prayer need listed in the bulletin or started on the prayer chain

please contact Sammie Prien at aurorareformedchurch@yahoo.com

All announcements need to be in by Thursday evening.

 

Consistory Members

Elders -- Mike VandenHoek (VP & general treasurer), Loran Dykstra, Robert Punt (clerk)

Deacons -- Beau VanGenderen (building), Aaron DeHaai (missions), Danny Prien