3rd Sunday of Lent, March 8, 2026
MORNING WORSHIP—10 AM
Preaching: Pastor Scott Nichols
Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 (NIV)
Message: “The Joy Exchange”
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. Everyone is invited to stay after worship and visit over refreshments.
Prayer Service for Crops and Industry: Join us in prayer this Wednesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. at Grace at the annual areawide Prayer Service for Crops and Industry.
Greeters:Today: Mary Van’t Haaff & Sylvia Zomer: Next Week: Richard & Kris Van Zee
Nursery: Today: Shelly Menning; Next Week: Rachel Van Zee
Praise Teams: Today: Bruce, Genevieve, Heidi, Cassie; Next Week: Cal, Sharon, Kylee, Marsha
CRC Offering: Today: Building Fund; Next Week: Dakota Christian School
Children & Worship: Today: “Feast by the Sea,” Rachel, Kailahni, Lauryn; Next Week: “Jesus Washing the Disciples’ Feet,” Sheryl, Kaikynn, Ellie
Parking Lot: Today: Cal Z.; Next Week: Devin 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: 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.
Happy Birthday to LaVonne VanderPol (March 8), Sandy Entringer (March 8), Ava Wickstrom (March 13) and Aspen Bosma (March 14).
Happy Anniversary to Corbin & Allie VanZee (March 8) and Scott & Julie Feenstra (March 14). 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 Grace
10:00 a.m. Morning Worship/ Children & Worship at Grace
Monday 7:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study at CRC
Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Area-wide Prayer
Service at Grace
(No Adult Bible Study this week)
Thursday 1:30 p.m. Senior Women's Bible Study
Saturday 7:00 a.m. Men’s Lenten Breakfast at the CTP
Upcoming Game Day – Friday, March 20 at 1 p.m. at Grace.
Start off Passion Week with attending the CCYG Request Program on Sunday, March 29, at 7 p.m. at Grace. Freewill donation will be taken to help support the kids’ trip to Rocky Mt. High this summer.
GOOD FRIDAY evening skit. Needed 15 men or women to be in the skit. Just a few sentences for each person to learn. Contact Terri Van Roekel for which part you would like to perform!! 605-630-1918
Mom’s and Mini’s Easter Celebration! Join us at Grace on Saturday, April 4, from 9-10:30 a.m. for a time of fellowship and fun! Enjoy a bite to eat with games and activities for the minis! 10 a.m. Easter egg hunt for Littles followed by pre-k through 2nd and 3rd through 5th at 10:30 a.m.
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
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.
DCS Scrip orders are due Tuesday, March 10, at 8:30 a.m. at the school.
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!
Cornerstone Prison Church Council, Board and Congregation would like to invite you to our Annual Benefit Banquet Monday, April 13, 2026 at Trinity CRC, Rock Valley, IA at 6:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Save your spot by Thursday, April 9 by calling Trinity CRC at 712-476-5292 or go to our website www.cornerstonepcsd.org. Join us for an evening of praise to God for his work through Cornerstone Prison Church inside the walls of the South Dakota State Penitentiary! A free will offering will be taken as an opportunity to financially support Cornerstone’s ministry. If you are unable to attend, you can donate online at www.cornerstonepcsd.org
Paul’s Missionary Journeys in Turkey & the Seven Churches of Revelation (Oct 9-19, 2026): Visit ancient sites connected with Paul’s First, Second, and Third Missionary Journeys as well as the seven churches to whom John wrote the Book of Revelation. Join Jeff Weima, professor at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading biblical scholar, for this inspirational biblical tour. Contact Dr. Weima at 616-328-3110 or weimje@calvinseminary.edu.
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Grace Greeter Schedule for March
- March 15 – Richard & Kris Van Zee
- March 22 – Devin & Bridget Veurink
- March 29 – Dylan & Dijana Wickstrom