Grace Reformed Church

Bulletin

Sunday, August 30, 2026

 

MORNING WORSHIP—10 AM

Preaching: Pastor Scott Nichols

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-12 (NIV)

Message: “What’s Your Source?”

NO EVENING WORSHIP

 

 

WELCOME! Welcome to all joining us in worship of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Who calls us to follow Him wholeheartedly. Everyone is invited to stay after worship and visit over refreshments.

Worship Invitation: Next Sunday, Sept. 6, (since New Holland can't host combined Labor Day service due to building constraints) Platte CRC wishes to invite the local churches to their evening service at 6:00 p.m. Interim pastor John Gorter will be preaching on 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 with the theme that work is a dignified calling for Christians.

Pastor Scott and family are gone this coming weekend celebrating his parent's 63rd wedding anniversary. He will be home on Tuesday.

 

Greeters: Today: Dennis & Jackie Niewenhuis; Next Week at Grace: Don & Mary Bosma

Nursery: Today: Claire Gerlach; Next Week: Kylee Hongslo

Praise Teams: Today: Elroy, Lindsey, Kailahni, Jennifer; Next Week: Cal, Kylee, Emersyn, Lauryn

CRC Offering: Today: Ministry Shares; Next Week: Dakota Christian School

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

I-90 Chapel Cleaning: Cleaning supplies and an instruction sheet can be picked up in the SE entry of the CRC. Batteries must be recharged in the room just to the east of the pulpit area.
    Wk of Aug. 31: Dennis Plooster           Wk of Sept. 7: Dave Scholten
    Wk of Sept. 14: Grant VanZee             Wk of Sept. 21: Richard VanZee
Anyone wishing to be added or removed from the chapel cleaning list, please let Kim Zomer know at 680-4249.

 

Worship in September: Worship services for September 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:

  • Please continue to pray for those in our church family and extended family dealing with health issues: Gord Feenstra, Barbara Noteboom, Tiffany Mailey, 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 area nursing homes and Leisure Living.

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

 

Happy Birthday to McKenna Wickstrom (Sept. 1), Brandon Hislop (Sept. 2), Farlin Barse (Sept. 4) and Gracie Grathwohl (Sept. 4). Happy Anniversary to Travis & April Van Dyke (Sept. 1). 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.

 

Women of Grace will meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Church to start planning for the Fall Bazaar. All women are invited and welcome to attend. All ideas are welcome too.

Sunday School teachers needed: 1 teacher for 2nd/3rd grade and 2 teachers for 4th/5th grade. Sunday School classes will start Sept. 20. The annual SS Kickoff Potluck will be held Sunday, Sept. 27.

Seniors Ladies' Bible Study begins soon. Pastor Scott would like to check again before ordering: How many ladies would like The CBS Study Bible? They should cost around $35. Please let him know soon if you would like to order one.

Don't put away your golf clubs yet! Sign up for CCYG'S Yell Fore Jesus Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept 12, at Dakota Trails golf course. Registration is 8:45-9:30 a.m. with shot gun start at 9:30.a.m. This is a 9-hole best ball 4-person team at $200/team. Moses Mullugan's (2 for $20 or 1 for $15). Pin prizes & fun games at each hole. Free meal will be provided. Proceeds will go to CCYG'S Serve trip the summer of 2027. CCYG desires to donate 1/2 of proceeds to Takota Youth Center, part of Diamond Willow Ministries in Ft. Thompson, SD.

Not a golfer? No problem! You can still help CCYG by sponsoring a cross to be placed at the course for $20. God has lit a fire in these kids’ hearts for Him! Help continue to fan the flame and support CCYG. Contact Heidi Mehlhaf, Beau & Jessica VanGenderen, or a CCYG member to sign up. Crosses and golf fee can be venmo-ed to @Heidi-Mehlhaf (mark as for cross or golf fee).

Do you have a need? Or know someone in need in our church family? Please help yourself with the prepared food in the north CRC kitchen freezer! Need it delivered or need a helping hand? Please call Elaine DeVries at 680-4181 or Laura Noteboom at 201-9171. No need is too great or too small when we all work together to meet it.

Children & Worship is recruiting more volunteers. Please see Sheryl Muckey or Kathy Zomer if you are interested in joining this important ministry to our children.

Nursery volunteers needed. Interested in serving some of the youngest members of church? Please contact Kim or Kris if you are willing to serve in nursery. If we add to our list of volunteers, then the times it’s your turn will be minimal.

 

Requested Announcements

The Platte Cadet Club is still looking for counselors for the new season. If you are interested in being part of this life-changing boys club, contact Brady Kok at 605-207-0061.

Looking for volunteers! Dakota Christian is updating the auxiliary volunteer list. This list consists of DCS supporters who are willing to be contacted for various volunteer opportunities. This could be donating or preparing food, serving food, helping at fundraisers, etc. If you would like your name on this list, please contact Val Feenstra at 680-3573. 

Save the date for the DCS HARVEST SALE! Thursday, September 17, meal begins at 5:30 p.m. with the LIVE and SILENT auction bidding starting around 6 p.m. The ONLINE auction - Begins Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. and ends Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m.
Check the Dakota Christian School Facebook page for the event link and QR code!  Contact Nicole VanZuidam 680-4202, Lydia Niewenhuis 680-9906 or Brandi DeLange 680-5035 if you have questions or donations to be picked up! Hope to see you there!

 

Greeters for September at Grace

  • Sept. 6 – Don & Mary Bosma
  • Sept. 13 – Josh & Cassie Gerlach
  • Sept. 20 – Tom & Peggy Gerlach
  • Sept. 27 – Lonny & Jen Grathwohl