Sunday, April 21, 2024
MORNING WORSHIP—10 AM
Preaching: Pastor Scott Nichols
Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27 (CSB)
Message: “The Great Business of the Christian Life”
NO EVENING WORSHIP
WELCOME! Christ is risen! Alleluia! We are so glad you have joined us for worship today. Please stay for refreshments and fellowship following worship.
Next Sunday will be the final Sunday School session for this season.
Greeters: Today: Grant & Rachel VanZee; Next Week: Chad & Shauna VanderPol
Nursery: Today: Emily Fechner; Next Week: Claire Gerlach
Praise Teams: Today: Dennis, Sheryl, Heidi, Jodie; Next Week: Tom, Sharon, Bethany, Marsha
CRC Offering: Today: Dakota Christian School; Next Week: Tim & Tara Chamberlain
Parking Lot: Today: Richard & Kris VZ; Next Week: Elroy Z.
Children & Worship: Today: “The Resurrection: Appearance to Thomas,” Kathy & Tryton; Next Week: “The Resurrection: Appearance by the Sea of Galilee,” Max & Remi VH
Worship in April: Worship services for April 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.
Welcome to the Family! At the last Council and Consistory meetings the following joined our fellowship. The Jared and Bethany Eggers family has been received from the Catholic Church in Armour. The Walker and Payton BaanHofman family come to us by transfer from Harrison Community Church.
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: Bob Nichols, Joyce Brink, Kathy Menning, Wilma VandenHoek, Verlin VanderWal, Bobbie Nichols, Vicki Lubbers, Neil Hall, Dick Bordewyk, Darrell VandenHoek, 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.
Happy Birthday to Kris Menning (Apr. 21), Elliott VanZee (Apr. 22), Birdie Schoon and Wade Groeneweg (Apr. 25). Happy Anniversary to Tyler & Kylee Wickstrom (Apr. 23). Hope you have a great day!
Communion for Homebound Members: During Holy Week, we began again to offer communion to our homebound members. We would like to continue making this available. If you or someone you know would benefit from this, please reach out to Pastor Scott or one of the elders. Our next communion will be on May 19.
Opportunities to Grow and Serve
Sunday 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship /
Children & Worship at CRC
11:15 a.m. Sunday School at CRC
11:15 a.m. Women’s Care Team meeting in CRC nursery
4:30 p.m. Young Women’s Bible Study at Grace
Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Spring Clean-up at Grace
Women of Our Church Family: “Rejoice with those who rejoice! Walk beside the weary.” We are seeking caring team members. This morning join us in the nursery following church for a 2nd meeting sharing ideas and organizing a caring outreach program responding to needs in our church family. If you are interested in being part of this caring team, please join us.
Please join us in celebrating Birdie Schoon’s 80th birthday on Sunday, April 28 from 1 pm – 3 pm in the Grace Fellowship Hall.
Lawn Mowing: Grace Church is looking for someone interested in mowing the church lawn this Summer. Interested or have questions? Contact one of the deacons.
Spring Clean-Up for Grace will be held Wednesday, April 24, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Senior Meal Delivery: We are looking for volunteers who might be interested in delivering Senior Meals from the CTP to some of our local seniors. Contact Pastor Scott for more information.
Volunteers needed to help prep and serve at The Banquet in Sioux Falls on Wednesday, May 22. Needed are 25 people to help serve with 4 or 5 people able to be there at 2 p.m. to help prepare. The servers need to be there at 4:30 p.m. A sign-up sheet will be in the back of the church.
Do you have someone graduating? College, High School, 8th grade or Kindergarten? If yes, please text Shelly Menning (605-999-3114) with the correct spelling of name and get a wallet size picture to her.
Requested Announcements
You are invited to attend the spring concert and art show at Dakota Christian School on Thursday, April 25, at 7:00 p.m.
Dakota Christian School will hold its annual Society Meeting on Monday, April 29, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the gymnasium. You will be asked to approve a new budget and to vote for new board members at this meeting. The nominees for new board members are Sarah BaanHofman, Mona DeGroot, Travis Masur, Joel Muckey, Otto Qualm, and Rich Van Zuidam. You will be asked to vote for three. All DCS supporters are welcome and encouraged to attend. Absentee ballots are available at the DCS office.
Women’s Retreat at New Hope: Friday, April 26th -Saturday, April 27th at New Hope Christian Camp in Platte, SD the Women of Hope present “Come As You Are.” A weekend that will quip you to fight chaos with countercultural practices of simplicity, prayer, and community. Our guest speaker will be Chelsey (Munneke) Nugteren. You can register online at www.newhopechristiancamp.org or email newhope@midstatesd.net or call 605-337-3146. Please check the church bulletin board for more information.