MORNING WORSHIP—10 AM

Preaching: Pastor Scott Nichols

Scripture: John 3:16-17; Romans 5:8 ESV

Message: “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross – The Father”

NO EVENING WORSHIP

 

 

WELCOME! We enter Lent with hearts and minds focused on the gift of salvation from Jesus our Savior. We are glad you’ve joined us in worshiping Him! We invite all to stay for refreshments and fellowship following worship.

New Members Class: Pastor Scott would like to hold a new members class shortly. This would occur in a single session with a time and date yet to be determined. If you are interested in learning more about church membership, transferring membership, or making a profession of faith, let Pastor Scott know so we can put together that meeting.

 

Greeters: Today: Matt & Natalie Feenstra; Next Week: Fred & Patty Ligtenberg

Nursery: Today: Rachel Van Zee; Next Week: Bridget Veurink

Praise Teams: Today: Elroy, Lindsey, Kailahni, Jennifer; Next Week: Marsha, Cassie, Vicki, Heidi

CRC Offering: Today: Dakota Christian School; Next Week: We Care Fund

Parking Lot: Today: Devin V.; Next Week: Richard & Kris VZ.

Children & Worship: Today: “Jesus & Zacchaeus,” Max & Remi VH; Next Week: “Jesus Cleansing the Temple,” Rachel & Kailahni

 

Greeters in March: March 23: Fred & Patty Ligtenberg; March 30: Bernie & Genevieve Schelling

Worship in March: Worship services for March 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: Ronda Hollander, Barbara Noteboom, Tiffany Mailey, Gord & MaryLou Kredit, Bob & Bobbie Nichols, Verlin VanderWal, Neil Hall, Dick Bordewyk and Birdie Schoon.

• 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 Rosalei VanderPol (March 20), Peggy Gerlach (March 22), Jodie Nichols (March 22), Rylee Fechner (March 22). Happy Anniversary to Jim & Carol DeBoer (March 19) and Chad & Shauna VanderPol (March 19). Have a great day!

 

Opportunities to Grow and Serve

Sunday 9:00 a.m. Sunday School at CRC
             10:00 a.m. Morning Worship / Children & Worship at CRC

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

Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Young Women’s Bible Study at Grace

Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Lenten Bible Study on Job at Grace

Saturday 7:00 a.m. Men’s Lenten Breakfast at CTP

 

ATTENTION MEN: We need 11 men for the Good Friday service skit on April 18. Young or old. Short parts will make it easier for everyone. Contact Terri Van Roekel or Julie Feenstra.

Our Lenten Bible Study on the Book of Job will (d.v.) begin Wednesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall in Grace. 

Men's Lenten Breakfast will start Saturday, March 22, from 7 - 8 a.m. at the Corsica Travel Plaza. For the next 4 Saturdays, a local pastor will lead a discussion on one of the four Gospels and how they see the death of Jesus. Join us for food, fellowship and feasting on the Word.

CCYG selling Dakota Tom sandwiches March 12 thru April 8. Delivery will be April 16. All sandwiches are $4 each. Sandwiches are Hoagie, Ham & Cheese, and Sausage Egg Cheese Croissant. Contact a CCYG member or Heidi.

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

Dakota Jubilee Home Concert: The 22 men of Dakota Jubilee will provide an evening of Christian and Patriotic music on Sunday, March 23, at 7 p.m., at the First Reformed Church in Platte. A time of fellowship and goodies will follow! Everyone is welcome! A free will offering will be accepted.

Puzzle, Pizza & Pints: Wednesday, March 26 starting at 6:30 p.m., the Harrison Community Church Guild will be putting on a Puzzle, Pizza & Pints Competition. There will be teams of 4 competing to see who can complete a puzzle, eat a large pizza and 2 pints of ice cream first. There will be prizes for the top two teams! Sign up fast as there will only be 15 teams! $100 per team (plus some cheat options) If there is enough interest, we will also host a kids competition and a non-competitors table. If you’re interested, please contact Norma DW 682-9515 or Tracy M 680-4511. Deadline is March 23.

Friends of Dakota Christian School: You are invited to join us on All School Buddy "Welcome In" Day! As part of our annual Ignite Week focusing on spiritual growth, we will be hosting a time of interacting with students of all ages. Buddy groups will be moving from table to table pausing for short chats with guests who join us for this intergenerational get-to-know-you time. Please join us Thursday, March 27 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. so we can get to know you better! It would be helpful for planning to know if you can make it. Please contact Kim Zomer at (605) 680-4249 or kimzomer@dakotachristian.net for more information or to reserve your spot for this fun morning!