Grace Reformed Church

Bulletin

Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024

 

MORNING WORSHIP—10 AM

Preaching: Pastor Scott Nichols

Scripture: John 6:31-35 (CSB)

Message: “I Am: The Bread of Life”

NO EVENING WORSHIP

 

 

WELCOME! Hosanna to the King of kings! We are so glad you have joined us for worship this Palm Sunday. Today Pastor Scott continues a series on the “I Am” statements of Jesus. We also celebrate communion together. All active members of Bible-believing churches are invited to the table. Please stay for refreshments and fellowship following worship.

 

Come celebrate Passion Week by coming to CCYG request program this evening, March 24, at 7 p.m. at Grace. Offering will go to expenses as the kids will work at Habitat for Humanity this summer in Sioux Falls.

Good Friday Service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, March 29, at Grace. All are welcome to join in solemn remembrance of our Lord’s sacrifice.

 

Greeters: Today Farlin & Wendy Barse; Next Week: Wade, Lindsey & Barb Groeneweg

Nursery: Today: Cali Vanden Hoek; Next Week: Rachel Van Zee

Praise Teams: Today: Cal, Sheryl, Jodie, Vicki; Next Week: Bruce, Emersyn, Bethany, Jodie

CRC Offering: Today: We Care Fund; Good Friday: Tim & Tara Chamberlain; Next Week: World Renew

Parking Lot: Today: Cal Z.; Next Week: Dick & Marsha B.

Children & Worship: Today: “Jesus the King,” Sheryl & Remi N; Next Week: “Jesus Is Risen: Appearance to Mary,” Rachel & Elliott

 

Worship in March: Worship services for March 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: Joyce Brink, Kathy Menning, Wilma VandenHoek, Verlin VanderWal, Bobbie Nichols, Vicki Lubbers, Neil Hall, Dick Bordewyk, Darrell VandenHoek, Birdie Schoon and Chad Wentland.

  • 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.

 

We extend Christian sympathy to the family of Duane Morgan who passed away Wednesday. May God give comfort to those who grieve.

Happy Birthday to Rowdy DeLange (Mar. 24), Shauna VanderPol (Mar. 28) & Jaden Barse (Mar. 31). Hope you have a great day!

 

Opportunities to Grow and Serve

Sunday 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship / Children & Worship at Grace
              11:15 a.m. Sunday School at Grace
                1:30 p.m. Young Women’s Bible Study at Grace
                7:00 p.m. CCYG Request Program at Grace

Monday 7:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study at CRC

Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Lenten Bible Study at Grace

Friday 7:00 p.m. Good Friday Service at Grace

 

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.

Thinking about Church Membership? Pastor Scott will hold a single 90-minute class on a Sunday afternoon (date to be determined by interest) to cover what it means to belong to Jesus and his Church. An opportunity will be available to meet with the elders for a Palm Sunday profession of faith. If you are interested or have any questions, reach out to Pastor Scott.

Jr. Mints are going to camp! To help with cost they are selling Dakota Tom sandwiches from March 1 - 25. Estimated delivery April 3. Ham/cheese, Hoagie, and Sausage Egg Cheese Croissant each are $4.00. Catch a Jr. Mint, Heidi, Lindsay, or Wade to place your order.

Needed: People to cut squares for the blue jean quilts for the October Bazaar. The jeans are ripped apart already-we just need you to mark and cut the squares. The jeans and patterns (assorted sizes) are available in the consistory room. If you are willing to do this-please contact Mary Bosma.

Dakota Jubilee Home Concert: The 22 men of Dakota Jubilee will provide an evening of Christian and patriotic music on Sunday, April 7, at 7 p.m. at Corsica CRC. Everyone is welcome! A freewill offering will be accepted.

Graduation is coming up quickly. If you have a graduate, please contact Shelly Menning ASAP. She will need a picture to put on the graduation board.  Graduates include: Kindergarten, 8th grade, high school & college/grad school.

 

Requested Announcements

Easter Chapel and Breakfast: All are invited to celebrate the Stations of the Cross at Dakota Christian School Thursday, March 28 at 8:30 a.m. followed by a breakfast of Dutch Oven rolls, muffins and fruit provided by the Student Council.

Cornerstone Prison Church Council, Board and Congregation would like to invite you to our Annual Benefit Banquet Monday, April 1, at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, Rock Valley, IA. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the banquet begins at 6:30 p.m. Save your spot by Sunday, March 24 by calling Trinity CRC at 712-476-5292 or go to our website www.cornerstonepcsd.org. A free will offering will be taken as an opportunity to financially support Cornerstone’s ministry. We look forward to seeing you! If you are unable to attend, you can send your donations to: Cornerstone Prison Church, c/o Dave Vande Kamp, PO Box 88708, Sioux Falls, SD 57109 or donate online at www.cornerstonepcsd.org.

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.