1st Sunday of Lent, February 22, 2026
MORNING WORSHIP—10 AM
Preaching: Pastor Scott Nichols
Scripture: John 11:23-27, 38-44 (NIV)
Message: “Do You Believe This?”
NO EVENING WORSHIP
WELCOME! We are so glad you are here to worship our God and praise Him for the gift of salvation as we journey through Lent together. All are invited to stay after worship and visit over refreshments.
Greeters: Today: Corey & Denise VanderPol: Next Week at Grace: Allen & Terri Van Roekel
Nursery: Today: Claire Gerlach; Next Week: Kylee Hongslo
Praise Teams: Today: Marsha, Jennifer, Sheryl, Kylee; Next Week: Cal, Vicki, Bethany, Jodie
CRC Offering: Today: Dakota Christian School; Next Week: DCS
Children & Worship: Today: “Lenten Puzzle,” Danelle, Ellie, Oakley; Next Week: “Jesus & Zacchaeus,” Emersyn, Remi N., Lyla
Parking Lot: Today: Devin V.; Next Week: Richard & Kris V.
Worship in March: Worship services for March will be held at the Grace facility. Messages are offered electronically as well, streaming live at 10 a.m. on YouTube (link will be posted on Facebook), as well as broadcasting in Corsica on channel 95.
Prayers for God’s People:
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Please continue to pray for those in our church family and extended family dealing with health issues: LaVonne VanderPol, Gloria Beukelman, Barbara Noteboom, Tiffany Mailey, Bob & Bobbie Nichols, Verlin VanderWal, Neil Hall, Dick Bordewyk and Birdie Schoon.
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Please pray for families in our church as they daily care for loved ones in need, as well as for the health of our church family members, especially those most vulnerable in area nursing homes and Leisure Living.
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Luke 15 Prayer List: Aaron, Elias, Mike, Dave.
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Prayer request for our South Dakota Legislators: As the time at Pierre is winding down for our state legislators, please pray that they have wisdom when they read the many bills that come before them. Pray that they might have courage to stand for Godly principles. Pray that they have physical strength and safety as they travel each week. Also thank God for the men and women who are willing to serve us and represent us at Pierre.
We extend Christian sympathy to Sheryl and Scott Muckey following the passing of Sheryl’s brother Jim Beukelman on Feb. 13. May God give comfort and hope to Jim’s family and friends as they grieve.
Happy Birthday to Shannun Vander Wal (Feb. 24), Oakley Van Dyke (Feb. 27), Matt Johnson (Feb. 28) and Jagger Groeneweg (Feb. 28). Have a great day!
Has your birthday or anniversary been missing from our list? Send your information to either Kim at 680-4249 or Kris at 770-0443.
Opportunities to Grow and Serve
Sunday 9:00 a.m. Sunday School Classes
at CRC
10:00 a.m. Morning Worship/ Children & Worship at CRC
Monday 7:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study at CRC
Wednesday 1:30 p.m. Senior Women’s Bible
Study
7:00 p.m. Lenten Bible Study at Grace
Saturday 7:00 a.m. Men’s Lenten Breakfast at the CTP
Lenten Bible Study will begin Wednesday, February 25, at 7:00 p.m. in the Grace Fellowship Hall. We will be studying the different images the Bible uses to describe "Sin."
To the Congregation of Grace Reformed Church: World Renew extends our gratitude for your support and commitment to Christ’s call to mercy and justice. Your congregation’s gifts of $1,000.00 in 2025 are contributing to a larger impact—one that reached 720,633 participants in 1,449 communities across 30 countries worldwide in 2024-25. Your generosity is providing families with access to essentials like medical care, education, food, and crisis support, while also strengthening long-term efforts for communities to thrive. Thank you for helping families experience God’s love and find a hopeful future. Explore more stories at worldrenew.net.
Do you have a need? Or know someone in need in our church family? Please contact Elaine DeVries at 680-4181 or Laura Noteboom at 201-9171 with requests for church family support. No need is too great or too small when we all work together to meet it.
Grace/CRC Church Family: “Rejoice with those who rejoice! Walk beside the weary.” If you are interested in being on a list of those helping to meet needs of our church family, please contact Elaine DeVries at 680-4181 or Laura Noteboom at 201-9171. This may involve anything from meal prep to yard work so all are welcome to be part of a contact list about needs. You may then decide if you can help with that particular need.
Requested Announcements
The Annual Men’s Chorus Festival Concert will be presented next Sunday, March 1, at 7:00 p.m.at Dakota Christian School. Singers from Verdigre, Delmont, Tripp, and the Dakota Jubilee Chorus from the Platte-New Holland-Corsica-Stickney-Harrison-Geddes areas will join together to form a chorus of approximately 60 male singers. The guest conductor for the combined chorus will be Susan Porter. Piano accompanist for the combined chorus will be Kay VanZee. The combined men’s chorus will sing a variety of music styles including classic sacred music, gospel style, spirituals, and patriotic music. The public is invited to attend. No admission charged but a free will offering will be accepted.
Puzzles, Pizza and Pints (ice cream)! Join us Sunday, March 8, at 5:30 p.m. for a puzzle competition! This is a fundraiser for the Harrison community woman’s guild. $100 per 4-person team. Contact Nicole Reimnitz 770-2938 or Val Vanden Hoek 680-2606 to sign up, and watch the Harrison SD Churches Facebook page for more information.
St. Peter’s Lutheran Women’s Conference: Saturday, March 14—breakfast served at 8 a.m. with conference from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church. Breakfast and lunch are included, but space is limited. RSVP March 7 to Jaclyn at 701-331-2070 (call or text). Freewill donations accepted. Please bring a snack to share. Join in a day full of fellowship and learning!
Grace Greeter Schedule for March
- March 1 – Allan & Terri Van Roekel
- March 8 – Mary Van’t Haaff & Sylvia Zomer
- March 15 – Richard & Kris Van Zee
- March 22 – Devin & Bridget Veurink
- March 29 – Dylan & Dijana Wickstrom