Grace Reformed Church

Bulletin

Sunday, October 19, 2025

 

MORNING WORSHIP—10 AM

Preaching: Pastor Scott Nichols

Scripture: Acts 19:11-12 ESV

Message: “The God Who Still Heals”

NO EVENING WORSHIP

 

 

WELCOME! We are glad you’ve joined us in worship today of our sovereign Creator God Who still heals. All are invited to stay after worship and visit over refreshments.

Next Sunday Morning: Join the area youth, CCYG and Jr. Mints, in worshiping our Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 26, 10 a.m. at Grace. We will be gathering items for The Fostering Network, an organization that helps foster parents prepare for children's arrival. Items: GENTLY used or new clothes from infant to teens. New: diapers, bottles, wipes, sipping cups, pacifier, socks, books, winter gear. Full size hygiene items, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant. Youth Sunday collection will be split between CCYG and Jr. Mints for Rocky Mt High and camp.

Next Sunday Evening: We are hosting the Community Reformation Service next Sunday, October 26, at 7:00 p.m. at Grace. Pastor Greg Dyk of New Holland CRC will bring the message and the offering will be for World Renew.

 

Greeters: Today: Barb Groeneweg / Tara Wentland; Next Week: Wade & Lindsey Groeneweg

Nursery: Today Bethany Eggers; Next Week: Bridget Veurink

Praise Teams: Today: Dennis, Emersyn, Lauryn, Sheryl; Next Week: Youth Group

CRC Offering: Today: Building Fund; Next Week AM: CCYG & Jr. Mints; PM: World Renew (Reformation Service)

Children & Worship: Today: “A Sold Birthright,” Emersyn & Lyla; Next Week: “Jacob’s Dream,” Rachel & Kailahni

Parking Lot: Today: Richard & Kris VZ.; Next Week: Elroy Z.

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 Oct. 20: Dennis Plooster
Anyone wishing to be added or removed from the chapel cleaning list, please let Kim Zomer know at 680-4249.

 

Worship in October: Worship services for October 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: LaVonne VanderPol, Ronda Hollander, Gloria Beukelman, Barbara Noteboom, Tiffany Mailey, MaryLou Kredit, Bob & Bobbie Nichols, Verlin VanderWal, Neil Hall, Dick Bordewyk, Birdie Schoon, Tammy Markus, Vicki Lubbers and Renner Nelson.

  • 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.

 

A heartfelt thank you to all who kept me in their thoughts and prayers, to those who prepared food and to the local EMTs. It is much appreciated, and I am so thankful to be home again. LaVonne VanderPol.

Happy Birthday to April Van Dyke (Oct. 24). Have a great day!

Special Happy Anniversary wishes to Gene and Birdie Schoon as they will celebrate 60 years of marriage on October 25! 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 upstairs

Monday 7:00 p.m. Leadership Meetings at Grace – Grace, joint, CRC

Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Young Women’s Bible Study at Grace

 

Save the date for Grace’s Annual Soup Supper/Bazaar on Nov. 5. Check the sign-up sheet for donations.

A Cancer Benefit for Ronda Hollander will be held Saturday, Oct. 25 from 6 – 8 pm at the Corsica Legion Hall. There will be raffle drawings and a silent auction (contact Phyllis Barker or Jarod Star). A pulled pork sandwich supper will be served for a free will donation. 

Center of Hope is in desperate need of winter gloves for all ages. They have an abundance of stocking caps right now. They also need for all ages: winter coats, sweatshirt, socks, long johns, and jeans. (Socks and gloves should be new. Used is welcome for other items.) Items will be collected in the entry area of church.

Thank You: Congregation of Corsica CRC/Grace Ref.: Thank you for your donation to Cornerstone Prison Church. We are grateful for your support of this church behind the walls of the South Dakota State Penitentiary. We are blessed to have churches such as yours who give us financial and prayer support so we can continue to bring the gospel to the men in this prison. In Christ, Board of Cornerstone Prison Church

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 Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 8:30 a.m. at the school office.

Aurora Reformed Church will be having their Annual Soup Supper on Tuesday, October 21, serving from 5:30-8:00 p.m. There will be a variety of homemade soups, hot sandwiches, pies and desserts. There will also be baked items, and everything will be free will offering! Come and enjoy some great soup and sweet treats! 

MEN! Dakota Jubilee is looking for some “old” voices and some “new” voices to join us for our first practice of the season on Thursday, October 23, at 7 p.m., at the Dakota Christian School Music Room. If you enjoy singing, come join us! We would love to see you there! Contact Jeff Patzlaff (605-682-8867) if you have any questions!

Mark your calendars! 10th Annual Fall Fling Vendor/Craft Fair at Dakota Christian School, Saturday, November 1, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bring a friend to shop over 40 vendor booths, eat soup and sandwich for lunch and grab your favorite bake sale/Dutch specialty item. If you'd like to donate a bake sale item, please drop off at the school on Friday, October 31, or bring with you the day of the show. Hope to see you there!

New Hope Christian Camp Annual Banquet: The Annual Fundraising Banquet will be on Friday, November 14, at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person, or you can sponsor a table for $250 and receive 8 tickets to share. Our speaker this year is Pastor Dave Martin. You can register at newhopechristiancamp.org

Advance Notice: Harrison Community Church will be hosting a request program on Nov. 16.