Sunday, October 27, 2024
MORNING WORSHIP—10 AM
Preaching: Pastor Scott Nichols
Scripture: Romans 1:16-17; 3:21-26 (CSB)
Message: “The Righteous Shall Live by Faith”
NO EVENING WORSHIP
WELCOME! We are glad you’ve joined us to worship the one and only true God of grace. All are invited to stay for refreshments and fellowship following worship.
Advanced Worship Notes:
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Come join CCYG and Jr. Mints for Youth next Sunday, November 3, at 10 a.m. Offering will be split 50/50 as CCYG is raising money for Serve trip to TN and Jr. Mints will go to camp at Lake Byron, Huron. Bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Douglas Co. food pantry.
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The Reformation Day Rally will be held next Sunday evening, November 3, at 7 p.m. in Harrison Community Church. Victor and Lori Selemani from Mozambique will be the guest speakers. An offering will be taken for them. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the worship service.
Greeters: Today: Gord & Betty Feenstra; Next Week: CCYG and Jr. Mints
Nursery: Today: Claire Gerlach; Next Week: Natalie Feenstra
Praise Teams: Today: Mike, Heidi, Bethany, Helen; Next Week: Cal, Vicki, Kylee, Sharon
CRC Offering: Today: World Renew; Next Week: 1) DCS; 2) CCYG / Jr. Mints
Parking Lot: Today: Devin V.; Next Week: Richard & Kris VZ
Children & Worship: Today: “Cain & Abel,” Max & Remi V.; Next Week: “Moses & The Burning Bush,” Sheryl & Laikynn
Worship in November: Worship services for November 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: Ken Niewenhuis, Tiffany Mailey, MaryLou Kredit, Bob & Bobbie Nichols, Joyce Brink, Wilma VandenHoek, Verlin VanderWal, Vicki Lubbers, Neil Hall, Dick Bordewyk, Birdie Schoon and Chad Wentland.
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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 the nursing home and Leisure Living.
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Luke 15 Prayer List: Aaron, Elias, Mike, Dave.
We express our deepest Christian sympathy to Dave & Ann Scholten following the death of their son Brandon on Thursday, Oct. 17. May God uphold Dave & Ann and their family as their walk through this sudden loss.
We express Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Arlene Plooster who passed away Thursday. We pray God will be especially close to Todd and Brenda Plooster and all of Arlene’s family in this time of grief. Services have been set for Monday morning with visitation at 9:30 a,m. and the funeral to follow at 10:30 a.m., all in the Harrison Community Church.
Happy Birthday to Juna Noteboom, Wesley BaanHofman (Oct. 28), Tom Gerlach, Jerry Wisdom (Oct. 29), Dennis Niewenhuis (Oct. 31), David Green (Nov. 2)
Happy Anniversary to Larry & Barbara Noteboom and Jared & Bethany Eggers (Oct.28). Have a great day!
Congregational Meetings have been set for early December. Corsica CRC will meet after church on December 8, with Grace meeting the following week December 15.
Grace Deacon/Elder Nomination Ballots – Grace members watch your mailbox next week for nomination ballots for deacon and elder. The nominating ballots will be due back on Nov. 13. Please be in prayer for guidance in whom to nominate.
Opportunities to Grow and Serve
Sunday 9:00 a.m. Sunday School at CRC
10:00 a.m. Morning Worship / Children & Worship at CRC
1:30 p.m. Young Women’s Bible Study at Grace
Monday 7:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study at CRC
Women of Grace Soup Supper & Bazaar
- Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 5 – 8 p.m.
- Get your crafts ready for the Bazaar
- Have your items for the basket raffle to the church by Nov. 3
- Keep selling your raffle tickets and turn into Peggy Gerlach
A second offering will be received next week on Youth Sunday for the CCYG. Please consider giving generously to this vital work. The offering will be divided between the High School and Junior Mints programs.
The offering for our Thanksgiving Eve Service will be for flood relief providing help for the families affected in Northwest Iowa. Prayerfully consider what you might give to help our brothers and sisters still recovering from the floods.
Christmas Bells are ringing! We are planning on having another bell choir this year for the holidays. This year we will be working with Pre-K through 1st Grade. We also need 2-3 previous bell kids to come and help. Would like to play the Sunday before Christmas and again on Christmas Eve. Practices will start in November.
Got beef? CCYG does! Buy beef tickets to win 1/4 beef, locker fee included at Rick's. The selling starts November 2, and the drawing will be on Wednesday, December 11. 1 ticket for $15, 3 for $25, or 5 for $40.
November/December janitors needed at Grace. If you are willing to take care of the janitorial duties for Grace Church for these two months, please sign up at the bulletin board across from the mailboxes.
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
Amendment G will be on our ballots this fall. Basic health and safety standards may be at risk during abortion procedures if Amendment G would pass. This amendment would legalize painful, late-term abortions, including abortions after the baby is viable outside the womb and up to the point of birth. For more information about this issue go to www.LifeDefenseFund.com.
The Dakota Christian juniors are selling birthday/anniversary calendars for $15. The calendar will run from February 2025 to January 2026. If you are interested in purchasing one, forms included in the DCS newsletter can be completed and returned to the school. You can also email the following to Kim Zomer (kimzomer@dakotachristian.net): first and last name, full address, phone number, birthdays and/or anniversaries with the individual's first and last name. Order deadline is Nov. 4.
Mark your calendars! 9th Annual Fall Fling Vendor/Craft fair at Dakota Christian School, Saturday, November 2, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bring a friend to shop over 45 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 the 1st or that day. Hope to see you there!
Dakota Jubilee to begin practices: The area men’s choir will begin Thursday evening practices on Thursday, October 31, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Dakota Christian School music room. We would love to have new voices join us! For more information contact Jeff Patzlaff (682-8867) or LaRoy Lefers (770-8435).