We will Remember and Celebrate GOD'S LOVE AND GRACE every day in every way!

Welcome to Vogel Center Christian Reformed Church

We will Remember and Celebrate GOD'S LOVE AND GRACE every day in every way!

Service Time: 10AM

Morning Service Time: 10:00AM

Evening Service Time: 3rd Sundays at 6:00PM

Live Jesus 24: 2nd and 4th Sundays at 6PM

Table Talk: 1st Sundays at 6PM
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Welcome to Vogel Center CRC

Welcome to the Vogel Center Christian Reformed Church! We are glad that you are taking some time to

learn more about us. We would love to get to know you as well. Please explore the website to learn

more about our services and other ministry programs. View the weekly bulletin under the "Happenings" tab.

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We hope that you will find Vogel Church to be a

warm, friendly place where you and your family can grow with us.

A Wonderful Place to Belong

Vogel Center CRC is a welcoming community of believers

offering programs and events for all ages.

We are currently reading through the New Testament together!

Feb. 16 – Mark 1:29-2:12

Feb. 17 – Mark 2:13-3:6

Feb. 18 – Mark 3:7-30

Feb. 19 – Mark 3:31-4:25

Feb. 20 – Mark 4:26 – 5:20

Feb. 21 – Mark 5:21-43

Feb. 22 – Mark 6:1-29

Feb. 23 – Mark 6:30-56

Vogel Center Christian Reformed Church
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Wednesday, February 19 and we are reading Mark 3:31 - 4:25. We start with the conclusion to the story that started yesterday with Jesus' family coming to "take charge" of him. How does Jesus respond when they arrive? This is just one of many examples of Jesus going against social and cultural expectations. We seldom see Jesus smoothing things over. Most often he is bring them to a point. Back in 3:9, Jesus had his disciples keep a small boat handy in case he needed to get away from the crowd. Chapter 4 starts with him using that boat to pull out a little from the shore to teach the crowds on the beach. He tells them the parable of the sower (or of the four soils.) One catagory of seed fulfills its intended potential and produces an amazing harvest. This is the normal expectation for all who hear God's word. But Jesus also tells them three reasons this doesn't always happen? Do we still see these four categories of people in the world today? Are most believers you know producing amazing fruitfulness? Why or why not? Verses 21-25 relate a collection of short teachings. Again, short to read, but deep in meaning, The lamp on the stand has several meanings. Which do you think Jesus is saying? Jesus also talks about the person who has, being given more. The person who only has a little is in danger of losing what little he has. What do you thinkn he is talking about here? (The hint is found at the start of v.24 and has to do with how we listen to the word of God God bless!)

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It is Tuesday, February 18 and we are reading Mark 3:7-30. More great stuff! (If you cant tell yet, Mark is probably my favorite of the four gospels.) We start with Jesus attracting crowds, but avoiding fame and notoriety. The geography described in verse 8 covers a LARGE area both north and south of Galilee, both very Jewish and very Gentile regions. Notice whom Jesus focuses his attention on. His priority is not to reach crowds. This is the temptation for many churches and big-time preachers. They want to impact crowds. Not so with Jesus. His priority is to shape 12 lives deeply. The last part begins with Jesus' own family thinking that his ministry is getting out of hand. He isn't taking care of himself and needs their intervention. We see the conclusion of this in tomorrow's reading. Today's passage ends with the smear campaign by the Pharisees from Jerusalem that he must be possessed by a demon. They may even sincerely believe it. They just cannot wrap their heads around a Messiah who didn't go to the right schools or come from the right family and who doesn't care about politics, money, and power. Jesus is a mystery to them. So when the see miracles they speculate where his power comes from. (Either that or they are just plain jealous of his popularity with the crowds.) Jesus' response is profound. The Devil is a strong man who is holding nations and men and women in bondage. Jesus is not in cahoots with him, instead he came to rob him blind! God bless.

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3 days ago

Monday, February 17. Welcome to the new week! We are reading Mark 2:13 - 3:6.. Each of the sections today packs its own little punch, but we also see the overall progression of Jesus' relationships with ordinary folks, with the crowds, and with the Pharisees. We begin with Jesus callign another disciple to be one of the Twelve. Mark refers to him as Levi instead of Matthew. This name highlights that he should be a loyal and religious Jew, but is actually working at a toll booth for the Romans. When Jesus is at the party at Levi's house, the Pharisees point out the scandal to his disciples. What do the Pharisees think the difference is between Matthew and his friends and themselves? What does Jesus say is the diffrence? What different outcome will they experience because of this? We arent told who the questionsers are that come to Jesus about fasting. Jesus answers their question in two ways, the first is about timing. The second is about the need for a totally new life and new way of relating to God. Trying to patch up our old lives and old religion is not enough, It all needs to be new. The last two stories both deal with the Sabbath. The original command doesnt say anything about how far you could walk or whether you could idly munch heads of grain, but the Pharisees showed they were better then the ordinary folks and even out-did each other adding little specific rules to the orignal command. It was these extra rules the disciples were breaking and Jesus calls the Pharisees out on it. He will teach them about the Sabbath, not the other way around. The second sabbath story is about a man with a "shriveled" hand in the synagogue on the Sabbath. Now that a real hurting person is invovled and not just his snacking disciples, how do Jesus' emotions change? How the Pharisees respond? God bless!

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3 days ago

It's Sunday, February 16. It's our second day in Mark reading 1:29 - 2:12. Notice how verse 29 starts. The Greek word is "euthus" and is often translated in English as "immediately" or "right then". This word is very common in Mark and keeps the action moving along quickly. We have the story of Jesus healing many people, of various kinds of ailments, including the mother of Peter's wife. When the fame of Jesus spreads in Capernaum, what does he do? What do we also learn about the prayer life of Jesus in this passage? He continues to heal many all around Galilee. This includes a leper. What does Jesus do to heal a man who probably hadn't touched another human for a long time? Again notice the tension between Jesus not trying to attract celebrity status, but his fame conitnuing to spread. Chapter 2 picks up with Jesus returning to Capernaum. The house in this story in probably Peter's house. Jesus is preaching the word in the crowded house when he is interupted by a man being lowered through the roof by four friends. What kind of healing does Jesus first give him? This is the first mention of the Teachers of the Law in Mark. How do they respond? What does Jesus do to prove his authority to forgive sins? The Pharisees are in a bind. They correctly recognize that the claim to forgive sins is a claim to divinity, because God is the one offended by every sin. But he accompanies his bold claim with a bold display of power. While the Pharisees are flummoxed, the crowds of ordinary folk are delighted. We can already sense the plot taking shape. The crowds are looking for a Messiah/King and Jesus is withdrawing from their attention. The Pharisees dont want a Messiah/King like Jesus, yet he does not withdraw from confrontation with them. Have a great evening!

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Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
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2 10 AM Morning Worship 10 AM Morning Worship February 2, 2020 \|10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Regular morning worship service at 10AM with guest pastor Brian Bosscher leading worship. Children's Worship Children's Worship February 2, 2020 \|10:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Children's worship time happening during the 10Am worship service. Children leave the sanctuary when the song "Jesus Loves Me" is played. Sunday School Sunday School February 2, 2020 \|11:15 AM - 12:00 PM - Sunday School classes for children ages 4 through grade 6, meeting following the 10am worship service. Catechism Catechism February 2, 2020 \|11:15 AM - 12:00 PM - Catechism classes for students in grades 7 & 8 following the 10 AM worship service. Integrate High School Youth Group Integrate High School Youth Group February 2, 2020 \|06:00 PM - 08:00 PM - Bible study and activities for high school students grades 9-12, meeting in the youth room at church.	3 Monday AM Ladies' Bible Study Monday AM Ladies' Bible Study February 3, 2020 \|09:30 AM - 11:00 AM -	4	5 Senior Fellowship Coffee Senior Fellowship Coffee February 5, 2020 \|01:30 PM - 03:30 PM - Coffee and fellowship for senior adults watching a video together. GEMS & Cadets GEMS & Cadets February 5, 2020 \|06:30 PM - 08:00 PM - GEMS and Cadets are ministry groups for students in grades 2-5. Students will participate in Bible studies and activities on meeting nights with service projects and other activities to be an...	6	7	8
9 10 AM Morning Worship 10 AM Morning Worship February 9, 2020 \|10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Regular morning worship service at 10AM with the Lord's Supper being celebrated. Children's Worship Children's Worship February 9, 2020 \|10:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Children's worship time happening during the 10Am worship service. Children leave the sanctuary when the song "Jesus Loves Me" is played. Sunday School Sunday School February 9, 2020 \|11:15 AM - 12:00 PM - Sunday School classes for children ages 4 through grade 6, meeting following the 10am worship service. Catechism Catechism February 9, 2020 \|11:15 AM - 12:00 PM - Catechism classes for students in grades 7 & 8 following the 10 AM worship service.	10 Monday AM Ladies' Bible Study Monday AM Ladies' Bible Study February 10, 2020 \|09:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Council Meeting Council Meeting February 10, 2020 \|07:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Regular monthly meeting of the church council	11	12 Wednesday PM Ladies' Bible Study Wednesday PM Ladies' Bible Study February 12, 2020 \|06:45 PM - 08:00 PM - Ladies' Bible study for all ages, studying "Here and Now, There and Then" - A lecture series on Revelation by Beth Moore, meeting at church in the council room. VIBE VIBE February 12, 2020 \|07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - VIBE Middle School group is for students in grades 6-8 meeting in the church basement for Bible study, games and other activities, including service projects.	13	14 VIBE Soup and Salad Supper VIBE Soup and Salad Supper February 14, 2020 \|05:30 PM - 07:30 PM - A fundraiser soup and salad supper sponsored by the VIBE Middle School group. Everyone welcome! Integrate Winter Retreat Integrate Winter Retreat February 14, 2020 \|09:00 PM - 01:00 AM - A winter retreat for area youth with speakers, small group study and activities.	15 Integrate Winter Retreat Integrate Winter Retreat February 15, 2020 \|08:00 AM - 12:00 AM - A winter retreat for area youth with speakers, small group study and activities.
16 Integrate Winter Retreat Integrate Winter Retreat February 16, 2020 \|08:00 AM - 01:00 PM - A winter retreat for area youth with speakers, small group study and activities. 10 AM Morning Worship 10 AM Morning Worship February 16, 2020 \|10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Regular morning worship service at 10AM Children's Worship Children's Worship February 16, 2020 \|10:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Children's worship time happening during the 10Am worship service. Children leave the sanctuary when the song "Jesus Loves Me" is played. Integrate High School Youth Group Integrate High School Youth Group February 16, 2020 \|06:00 PM - 08:00 PM - Bible study and activities for high school students grades 9-12, meeting in the youth room at church.	17	18	19 GEMS & Cadets GEMS & Cadets February 19, 2020 \|06:30 PM - 08:00 PM - GEMS and Cadets are ministry groups for students in grades 2-5. Students will participate in Bible studies and activities on meeting nights with service projects and other activities to be an...	20	21	22
23 10 AM Morning Worship 10 AM Morning Worship February 23, 2020 \|10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Regular morning worship service at 10AM Baby Bottle Boomerang ends Baby Bottle Boomerang ends February 23, 2020 \|10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - End date to return the Baby Bottles for Life Resources. Children's Worship Children's Worship February 23, 2020 \|10:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Children's worship time happening during the 10Am worship service. Children leave the sanctuary when the song "Jesus Loves Me" is played. Sunday School Sunday School February 23, 2020 \|11:15 AM - 12:00 PM - Sunday School classes for children ages 4 through grade 6, meeting following the 10am worship service. Catechism Catechism February 23, 2020 \|11:15 AM - 12:00 PM - Catechism classes for students in grades 7 & 8 following the 10 AM worship service.	24 Monday AM Ladies' Bible Study Monday AM Ladies' Bible Study February 24, 2020 \|09:30 AM - 11:00 AM -	25	26 Wednesday PM Ladies' Bible Study Wednesday PM Ladies' Bible Study February 26, 2020 \|06:45 PM - 08:00 PM - Ladies' Bible study for all ages, studying "Here and Now, There and Then" - A lecture series on Revelation by Beth Moore, meeting at church in the council room. VIBE VIBE February 26, 2020 \|07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - VIBE Middle School group is for students in grades 6-8 meeting in the church basement for Bible study, games and other activities, including service projects.	27	28	29 Cadets Recycling Pickup project Cadets Recycling Pickup project February 29, 2020 \|09:00 AM - 12:00 PM - A service project by the CADETs, picking up and disposing of recycling items for interested persons.