Grace Reformed Church

Bulletin

Sunday, April 27, 2025

 

MORNING WORSHIP—10 AM

Preaching: Pastor Gary Maas

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9
                John 3:14-17, 20:24-31

Message: “Look, Look”

NO EVENING WORSHIP

 

 

WELCOME! Our Savior Jesus Christ is risen and we continue to rejoice! We are glad you’ve joined us in worship. This morning we welcome Pastor Gary Maas of Harrison to our pulpit as part of an area-wide pulpit exchange. Pastor Scott is in Platte this morning. We invite all to stay for refreshments and fellowship following worship.

 

Greeters: Today: Dylan & Dijana Wickstrom; Next Week: Dave & Ann Scholten

Nursery: Today: Shelly Menning; Next Week: Danelle Sonnenberg

Praise Teams: Today: Tom, Lindsey, Kailahni, Laura; Next Week: Bruce, Sheryl, Sharon, Heidi

CRC Offering: Today: Dakota Christian School; Next Week: DCS

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

Children & Worship: Today: “Jesus is Risen: Appearance to the 10,” Sheryl & Kailahni; Next Week (final session): “The Resurrection: Appearance by the Sea of Galilee,” Max & Remi VH

 

Worship in May: Worship services for May 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 May: May 4--Dave & Ann Scholten; May 11--Travis & April VanDyke; May 18--Grant & Rachel VanZee; May 25--Troy & Laura Noteboom

 

Prayers for God’s People:

  • Please pray for Gloria Beukelman as she recovers from a fall that resulted in broken bones.

  • Please continue to pray for those in our church family and extended family dealing with health issues: Wade Groeneweg, Barbara Noteboom, Tiffany Mailey, MaryLou Kredit, 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 the nursing home and Leisure Living.

  • Luke 15 Prayer List: Aaron, Elias, Mike, Dave.

 

Happy Birthday to Phyllis Green (April 28), Natalie Feenstra (May 1), Laura Noteboom (May 1), Rocky Nelson (May 1), Deb Feenstra (May 2), Dalton Feenstra (May 2) and Sheryl Muckey (May 3). Happy Anniversary to Rocky & Danielle Nelson (April 30). Have a great day!

 

We extend heartfelt Christian sympathy to Terri VanRoekel following the death of her brother Bill Engler on April 21. May God give comfort to his family and friends.

 

Opportunities to Grow and Serve

Sunday 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship / Children & Worship at Grace

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

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

 

Do you have a graduate? Kindergarten, 8th grade, High School or College grads: please let Shelly M know asap the name, school and grade -- and get a picture to her Grace mailbox. She will be doing the graduation bulletin board to honor them.

The memorial service for Gord Kredit will be held on Saturday, May 3 at 11:00 a.m. at the Corsica CRC. The service will be preceded by a time a visitation at 9 and a luncheon will follow the service.

Summer Mowing. Grace Church is looking for volunteers to mow the church lawn this summer. If interested, please speak with a deacon.

Make sure it’s on your calendar! Vacation Bible School is right around the corner! This year we travel to Wonder Junction to marvel at Jesus and live for His glory. Plan to join in the fun and wonder Monday, June 2 – Thursday, June 5 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. each morning at the Corsica elementary school building. Sign-up sheets for workers and kids attending will be posted soon. (Note the date changes, please.)

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

Dakota Christian School Fellowship is once again selling Ymker Greenhouse gift certificates. They come in increments of $30 ($7.50 comes back to DCS!!) and can be used in Platte or Armour locations through May 30, 2025. Certificates are immediately available and can be picked up at the school office, brought to Platte, or brought to Corsica. Contact the school (605-243-2211), Corinne Middendorp at 605-680-4087, or with Tracy Maas at 605-680-4511 to get yours today!