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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1970
Page
7
The American Bilge Society selects readings for Sunday service, listing scriptures from Ephesians Hebrews and other passages. Readers are guided to explore faith themes and sermon prompts drawn from the cited New Testament texts.
The notice outlines a Dutch Reformed church with Rev John Vor Zweden offering multiple services on Sunday January 25 including Morning worship, Sunday school, and English Dutch services. weekday and Saturday activities include circles, catechism, choirs, and confirmation classes. Local businesses and services are listed in ad-like blocks.
A detailed weekly timetable lists services, catechism classes for grades 1-8 and 9-10, youth forum, deacon meeting, choir practices, and fellowship activities. It notes Sunday masses at 8 and 10 am, weekday masses, and special sessions on Thursday and Saturday, including preparatory membership classes for sixth graders.
Sunday guests at the Jim Van Berkum St home included Mes Johnny Van Berlin Sioux City LeMars residents Mr and Mrs Les Van Berkum and daughter Mr and Mrs Jim Van Berkum Rock Valley Me and Mrs Jake Yau Rooke Rock Rapids. Marys birthday celebrated with Marvin Hoogendoor. Mrs Roy Baarmant of Bellflower California visited area relatives overnight with Jess Groentweg AL Hull. Dan Ripperda Sioux Falls weekend visitors at Joe Ripperdas. Linda Yugieveen left Sioux Falls for a week in Honolulu to visit fiancé Phc John Mulder and friends Rick Van Beek. Legion Auxiliary volunteers assisted at Sioux Falls Veterans Hospital. Ben Meerdink hosted the Happy Hour Club January 6. Mrs Marvin Richarz and son Jeffrey visited Mrs Tom Verdooren. Funeral attendees included Helen Vander Berg Holland Michigan and Carl Bier.
January 26 church schedule lists morning worship at 9 30, afternoon service at 2, catechism at 4 15, young peoples at 7 00, and men and women society meetings. Local and distant friends visit and attend family gatherings. multiple names and towns appear among attendees and hosts across Hawarden, Boyden, Orange City, Hull, and Sanborn.
The article reflects on the Transfiguration narrative with Jesus, Moses, and Elijah, highlighting the disciples’ awe on the mountain and their calling to serve in the valley. It contrasts peak experiences with the ongoing obligation to feed and heal others, noting the disciples’ debate over greatness after Jesus’ healing.
Society notes report the Women's Guild for Christian Service of the First Reformed Church gathering Wednesday evening. Devotions and installation were led by Mrs. John Harmelink, with a program titled My Heart Christ's Home. Mrs. James VanderSluis and Mrs. Louis Rhode spoke, Mrs. Charles Ver Steeg sang with pianist Harald Jansma. New president Mrs. John Wissink presided. Life Thought by Mrs. Ralph Ten Clay. Hostesses listed include Mrs. Scholten, Mrs. Francis Baatz, and others. marital milestone noted for Mr. and Mrs. Joli A. Koeselman Sr. of rural Georgia.
The RY Community Library posts its hours Monday through Saturday from 2 PM to closing time and Saturday hours extend to late afternoon. The notice provides the weekly schedule and service times for patrons.
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