Hope Christian Reformed Church

03/02/2024

The first in a five part series of messages on the foundational pillars of the Reformation.

The Westminster Confession of Faith states, “The authority of the Holy Scripture, for which it ought to be believed, and obeyed, depends not upon the testimony of any man, or Church; but wholly upon God (who is truth itself) the author thereof: and therefore it is to be received, because it is the...

02/23/2024

Just a heads up... my Words of Hope sermon podcast can now be heard on iHeart Radio and Stitcher. Or you can listen directly at Podpoint. https://podpoint.com/crosstalk

02/23/2024

“Divine Providence is a downy pillow for an aching head—and a blessed salve for the sharpest pain. He who can feel that his times are in the hand of God need not tremble at anything that is in the hand of man.” — C.H. Spurgeon

Here's some comfort for a troubled world.

The Apostle Paul wrote the letter to the Philippians from imprisonment in Rome awaiting trial before Emperor Nero. In the letter he expresses his doubts about whether he will will ever live as a free man again. And yet, this epistle is filled with references to joy and rejoicing and an abiding confi...

01/26/2024

This is an excellent read. I especially like the fact that it compares to my experience in high school of finding Christ in the land of Narnia.

Almost every dude between the ages of 12 and 60 has a story of his first introduction to Star Wars.

03/04/2023

Hello Hope friends! Pastor Ron here. I had the opportunity to speak recently at a nearby church here in Nebraska on the subject of love and fellowship. You can listen here:

A message delivered to the annual Love One Another Banquet at Victory Baptist Church, Fullerton, NE on February 24, 2023. This message defines the Greek words Agape (love) and koinonia (fellowship) and calls the church to love one another with the love of Christ and live in God's intrusive community...

02/25/2022

I thought some here might enjoy listening to this. It is the funeral service of my grandfather, Charles Burtz (pictured) who died exactly 60 years ago next month.
I was struck by the singing of the men's quartet who sang three old hymns during the service and by the powerful message brought by Grandpa's pastor at the time, Rev. Melvin Crane.
Unfortunately the tape apparently ended before Pastor Crane's sermon did but there is enough recorded to be an excellent homily for those of us living today, 60 years later.

https://soundcloud.com/ron-burtz/funeral-of-charles-christian-burtz-1962

12/30/2021

The entire "Message of Christmas" Advent series is now up at our PodPoint site. Please listen and share.
Pastor Ron will be back in the pulpit for one more Sunday on Jan. 2 with a message based on Acts 2 and entitled: "The Church: Why Are We Here?"

https://console.podpoint.com/crosstalk/series/the-message-of-christmas

12/19/2021

Members of Hope Christian Reformed Church voted at its congregational meeting on December 12, 2021, to cease weekly church services as of January 9, 2022. Hope Christian Reformed Church will not have a weekly service on December 26, 2021. A weekly service with Pastor Ron Burtz officiating will be held on January 2, 2022. Hope Christian Reformed Church’s final weekly service will be on January 9, 2022, with Pastors John Keizer and Ron Burtz officiating. A farewell potluck will be held after that service.

12/11/2021

Here it is! Part 1 of the Old Fashioned Christmas Musicale from Sunday night. Watch for Part 2 coming soon and feel free to share.

https://rumble.com/vqlkl4-hope-crc-christmas-musicale-2021-part-1.html

11/30/2021

Hope Christian Reformed Church will be having its annual congregational meeting on Sunday, December 12, 2021, following the morning service. On the agenda will be a vote on the future of our church and election of a deacon for the upcoming year. The council has nominated Gary Kreun for the deacon position, and Gary has agree to serve in that role for an additional year, subject to vote approval at the congregational meeting.