Grace Reformed Church

Bulletin

Sunday, August 16, 2026

 

MORNING WORSHIP—10 AM

Preaching: Pastor Scott Nichols

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20 (NIV)

Message: “Held Together”

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.

 

Greeters: Today: Bernie & Genevieve Schelling; Next Week: Troy & Laura Noteboom

Nursery: Today: Bridget Veurink; Next Week: Bethany Eggers

Praise Teams: Today: Bruce, Vicki, Jodie, Sheryl; Next Week: Cal, Genevieve, Sharon, Laura

CRC Offering: Today: World Renew; Next Week: Dakota Christian School

Parking Lot: Today: Grant & Vicki L.; Next Week: Cal & Kim Z.

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. 17: Grant Lubbers         Wk of Aug. 24: Dan Noteboom
    Wk of Aug. 31: Dennis Plooster       Wk of Sept. 7: Dave Scholten
Anyone wishing to be added or removed from the chapel cleaning list, please let Kim Zomer know at 680-4249.

 

Worship in August: Worship services for August 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.

Greeters in August: Aug. 23: Troy & Laura Noteboom; Aug. 30: Dennis & Jackie Niewenhuis

 

Prayers for God’s People:

  • Please continue to pray for those in our church family and extended family dealing with health issues: Gord Feenstra, Gloria Beukelman, 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 Barbara Noteboom (Aug. 16), Carol Sipma (Aug. 19), Gloria Beukelman (Aug. 20), Sue Bamberg (Aug. 22) & Braya Hongslo (Aug. 22). Happy Anniversary to Tom & Peggy Gerlach (Aug. 17) and Daren & Deb Feenstra (Aug. 17). 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.

 

Leadership Meetings will be held at the CRC Monday, August 17, beginning at 7 p.m. with CRC Council, followed by Joint Leadership at 8 p.m. and ending with Grace Consistory.

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.

Grace Church cleaning reminder for August – The Women of Grace remind everyone to please check your work group for your area of the Grace Church to clean. Cleaning can be done any time that works for your schedule in the month of August. Be sure to check off the task from the cleaning sheet as you complete the work. Thank you!

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.

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

DCS Scrip orders are due at DCS by 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19.

New Hope Christian Camp will host a Family Golf Scramble fundraiser at Lake Platte Golf Club on Saturday, August 22 at 11 a.m. Four-member teams including 2 adults (16+) and 2 kids (8-15) and any skill level are welcome to register at www.newhopechristiancamp.org. Adults are $50 each; kids are $25 each. A free will donation lunch of hamburgers and hotdogs will be served. There is a limit of 18 teams so register soon!