Sunday, May 4, 2025
MORNING WORSHIP—10 AM
Preaching: Pastor Scott Nichols
Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33 ESV
Message: “Consider the Lilies”
NO EVENING WORSHIP
WELCOME! Our Savior Jesus Christ is risen and we continue to rejoice! We are glad you’ve joined us in worship. Special thanks this morning to Bernard & Genevieve Schelling, Jennifer DeLange and Justina VanDyken for leading in ministry of music. We invite all to stay for refreshments and fellowship following worship.
Greeters: Today: Dave & Ann Scholten; Next Week: Travis & April VanDyke
Nursery: Today: Shelly Menning; Next Week: Rachel Van Zee
Praise Teams: Today: Bruce, Sheryl, Jennifer, Lindsey; Next Week: Dennis, Bethany, Genevieve, Sharon
CRC Offering: Today: Dakota Christian School; Next Week: Building Fund
Parking Lot: Today: Elroy Z.; Next Week: Cal & Kim Z.
Children & Worship: Today: (final session) “The Resurrection: Appearance by the Sea of Galilee,” Max & Remi VH
Greeters for May: May 11--Travis & April VanDyke; May 18--Grant & Rachel VanZee; May 25—Corey & Denise VanderPol
Worship in May: Worship services for May 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:
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Please continue to pray for those in our church family and extended family dealing with health issues: Gloria Beukelman, Barbara Noteboom, Tiffany Mailey, MaryLou Kredit, 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 the nursing home and Leisure Living.
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Luke 15 Prayer List: Aaron, Elias, Mike, Dave.
Happy Anniversary to Grant & Vicki Lubbers (May 5). Have a great day!
Opportunities to Grow and Serve
Sunday 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship/Children & Worship at CRC
Monday 7:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study at CRC
Do you have a graduate? Kindergarten, 8th grade, High School or College grads: please let Shelly M know asap the name, school and grade -- and get a picture to her Grace mailbox. She will be doing the graduation bulletin board to honor them.
Make sure it’s on your calendar! Vacation Bible School is right around the corner! This year we travel to Wonder Junction to marvel at Jesus and live for His glory. Plan to join in the fun and wonder Monday, June 2 – Thursday, June 5 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. each morning at the Corsica elementary school building. Sign up sheets for workers and kids attending will be posted soon. (Note the date changes, please.)
New members: We will receive new members on Pentecost Sunday (June 8). If you are interested in attending the new members' class, let Pastor Scott know, since we will be setting the date for that soon. If you are interested in transferring into our community and haven't yet contacted your former church, please do so soon, since it takes time for that process. If you have any questions, please reach out.
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
DCS Scrip Orders are due by 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 6 in the school office.
Dakota Christian School Fellowship is once again selling Ymker Greenhouse gift certificates. They come in increments of $30 ($7.50 comes back to DCS!!) and can be used in Platte or Armour locations through May 30, 2025. Certificates are immediately available and can be picked up at the school office, brought to Platte, or brought to Corsica. Contact the school (605-243-2211), Corinne Middendorp at 605-680-4087, or with Tracy Maas at 605-680-4511 to get yours today!