MORNING WORSHIP—10 AM

Preaching: Pastor Scott Nichols

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 ESV

Message: “Hilarious Generosity”

EVENING WORSHIP - 7PM

Community Mission Fest at Harrison

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WELCOME! We are glad you’ve joined us in worship today of our abundantly generous God. Today Pastor Scott begins a 4-part series focused on generosity. 5-day devotionals based on this week’s sermon are available in the back of church. All are invited to stay after worship and visit over refreshments.

Harrison Community Church is hosting a community Mission Fest worship service this evening at 7 p.m. Ron De Witt from Sioux Falls, along with natives from Togo in Africa, will be sharing the work of SIMDEL Children’s Ministry in Togo. An offering will be taken for missions and refreshments will be served following the worship service.

 

Greeters: Today: Dick & Marsha Bordewyk; Next Week: Brandon & Amy Hislop

Nursery: Today: Natalie Feenstra; Next Week: Claire Gerlach

Praise Teams: Today: Elroy, Lindsey, Kailahni, Vicki; Next Week: Bruce, Jennifer, Bethany, Sharon

CRC Offering: Today: Dakota Christian School; Next Week: Building Fund

Children & Worship: Today: “Jacob’s Return,” Danelle & Ellie; Next Week: “David the Shepherd Boy,” Emersyn & Remi N.

Parking Lot: Today: Cal Z.; Next Week: Devin V.

Greeters in November: Nov. 9—Brandon & Amy Hislop; Nov. 16—Matt & Natalie Feenstra; Nov. 23—Fred & Patty Ligtenberg; Nov. 30—Dennis & Jackie Niewenhuis

 

Worship in November: Worship services for November will be held at the CRC 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:

• Please continue to pray for those in our church family and extended family dealing with health issues: LaVonne VanderPol, Ronda Hollander, Gloria Beukelman, Barbara Noteboom, Tiffany Mailey, MaryLou Kredit, Bob & Bobbie Nichols, Verlin VanderWal, Neil Hall, Dick Bordewyk, Birdie Schoon, Tammy Markus, Vicki Lubbers and Renner Nelson.

• 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 the nursing home and Leisure Living.

• Luke 15 Prayer List: Aaron, Elias, Mike, Dave.

 

Happy Birthday to David Green (Nov. 2), Jennifer Grathwohl, (Nov. 4), Danelle Sonnenberg (Nov. 4), Rachel VanZee (Nov. 8) and Kathy Voss (Nov. 8). 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
              1:00 p.m. Young Women’s Bible Study at Grace

Monday 7:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study at CRC upstairs

Wednesday 5 - 8 p.m. Grace’s Annual Soup Supper/Bazaar

 

Needed: A couple adults to coordinate the Sunday School Christmas program for this December. Possible programs have been found OR you can feel free to add your own touch. Kim will be stepping away from working in the leadership of the program this year. Please contact Danelle S. if you are interested in helping.

Grace Deacon/Elder Nomination Ballots are due back next Sunday, Nov. 9. The nomination slips were put in your mailboxes at Grace last week. Please give prayerful consideration.

All are invited to the annual Soup Supper and Bazaar this Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 5-8 p.m., sponsored by the Women of Grace. Serving hot soup, sandwiches, desserts and lots of fellowship.

Items needed for Basket Raffle and are needed by Nov. 3. Have enough items for two baskets. And turn in your Grace basket raffle tickets.

Grace Church is in need of volunteers for cleaning duties for November and December. A signup sheet is on the bulletin board in the Grace mailbox room.

Center of Hope is in desperate need of winter gloves for all ages. They have an abundance of stocking caps right now. They also need for all ages: winter coats, sweatshirt, socks, long johns, and jeans. (Socks and gloves should be new. Used is welcome for other items.) Items will be collected in the entry area of church.

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

New Hope Christian Camp Annual Banquet: The Annual Fundraising Banquet will be on Friday, November 14, at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person, or you can sponsor a table for $250 and receive 8 tickets to share. Our speaker this year is Pastor Dave Martin. You can register at newhopechristiancamp.org

Advance Notice: Harrison Community Church will be hosting a request program on Nov. 16.

Calling all singers, instrumentalists (all kinds), dramatic readers! Join us for the Armour Area Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. at Grandview Reformed Church. Rehearsals start Wednesday night, Nov. 12 (rehearsal for optional women’s only piece Wed., Nov. 5). Please contact Amy Bialas (605-484-3155) or Joan Mulder (605-770-1189) if interested! Your gifts/abilities are wanted even if rusty!