Sunday, April 8, 2018

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1 Sunday, April 8, 2018 This Sunday at MRC 8:30 & 10:45 Worship led by Bobby Biber Resurrection of Lazarus Faith in our Miracles *Children & Worship Please send kids down to Room 2 after the congregational prayer Morning Meetings The Service Committee will have a quick meeting after the first service. Please meet in the coffee kitchen. If you are interested in attending the Chicago Raceway trip this summer, there will be a short meeting in the fellowship hall between morning services. If you are unable to attend the meeting but would like more information on the trip, you can contact Eric Cleveringa at :30 PM Worship led by Pastor Carl Klompien Sanctuary Join us tonight for Worship in the Sanctuary. Pastor Carl Klompien will be leading our service tonight. He is a retired pastor and now helps at 1st CRC in Sioux Center Next Sunday at MRC 8:30 & 10:45 Worship led by Rog Voskuil Gideon Pastor Bobby Biber has been a Pastor since He was the College age Pastor at East Hills Community Church in Riverside, CA, then moved to Relevant Church in Riverside as the Pastor of Marriage and Family Life. In 2016 he and his family moved to Brandon SD where he is currently on the Pastoral Staff at Celebrate Church. He also serves with the Power Ministry Team alongside Loren Vander Schaaf.

2 Sunday, April 8 8:30 & 10:45 Worship led by Bobby Biber *Children & Worship 9:35 AM Sunday School 5:30 PM Worship led by Pastor Carl Klompien Monday, April 9 8:30 AM Fellowship Through Fitness Tuesday, April 10 9 AM Staff Meeting 6:30 PM Consistory Meeting Wednesday, April 11 2 PM Golden Hour Bible Study *Devotions: Joyce Groen; Bible Study: Pastor Wick; Hostess: Wilma Vander Stelt 6:45 PM Jr. GAP & Sr. High 8:05 PM Adult Choir Practice Sanctuary Thursday, April 12 8:30 AM Fellowship Through Fitness Friday, April 13 Middle School Retreat (April 13-15) Sunday, April 15 8:30 & 10:45 Worship led by Rog Voskuil *Adult Choir 9:35 AM Sunday School PIANO/ORGAN LITTLE BLESSINGS & BIG PROMISES NURSERY PRAYER ROOM FLOWER CHAIRPERSON THIS WEEK 8:30 Judy V/Carissa J 10:45 Marge VO/Kristi H 8:30 Sean & Katie Schuller, Christa Van Donkelaar 10:45 Molly VE, Colette H, Cali Mulder 8:30 Don Van Horssen 10:45 Miranda Maassen Sharon Plendl NEXT WEEK 8:30 Janene VG/Shellie VS 10:45 Janene VG/Julie V 8:30 Rob & Heather H 10:45 Katie Koole, Jill M, Miranda Mulder 8:30 Lori Van Gorp 10:45 Colette Hofmeyer Sharon Plendl

3 Faith in our Miracles Pastor Bobby Biber John 11:32-44 Sermon Notes 1. Jesus with you in your!!!! 2. Don't your miracle with!! 3. Jesus wants us to be a of his!!! - It is with mixed emotions that the Staff Relations Team brings the following announcement: After 17 years of employment at Maurice Reformed Church, Jan Budden has given her notice of retirement as Assistant Secretary. Due to life circumstances and prayerful consideration she feels it is time to resign from her responsibilities and devote her time to more personal endeavors. Her notice is effective April 13, Please affirm and support Jan and Ken as they move into this next step in their journey. An appreciation Sunday and card shower will be announced in the near future. - The Staff Relations Team TODAY is the last Sunday that the Neighboring Church class will be meeting. ATTENTION finely-dressed church goers The 9th and 10th grade Sunday school class is currently completing a Max Lucado study titled Made to Make a Difference. It has challenged us to make a difference - no matter how big or small - in the world we live in today. We would like to make an impact locally by offering popcorn between services on Sunday, April 29th. We will ask for donations. All of the donations will go toward the Sack Pack program in Orange City. Then we are going to take it one step further by partnering with all of senior high to pack the sack packs on Wednesday, May 2nd. We are so excited about our project and thank you in advance for your donations and support.

4 Why I am NOT joining a Life Group! Excuse #3: I have kids. Lots of them. Nobody will want me in their group because I bring a circus with me wherever I go. Have you considered There are lots of kids at MRC. LOTS. It s almost like there s something in the water. But the good news is that you re not the only one in this boat! There will be Life Groups who knowingly join your circus & welcome your kids with open arms! When we sign up for groups, you ll know which groups are kid-friendly & you can feel right at home! We re dreaming of summer: VBS Registration is now open! We d love to have your children join us at Shipwrecked VBS, which is coming to MRC on June 4-8 from 8:45-11:30 am. Kids will have a blast discovering that no matter the circumstance, Jesus rescues! The morning will be filled with singing, Bible stories, crafts, games, snacks and so much more! VBS is open to Kindergarten-6 th graders (based on their grade next fall), and you can register your kids at vbs (If you volunteer to help at VBS, we offer nursery and classes for 3 year olds and preschoolers.) We need lots of wonderful volunteers like you! If you d like to help out, please sign-up online at the link below: Paper versions of both registration forms are available at the Info Booth. If you have any questions, please feel free to talk to Tracy Cleveringa, Jamie Kamerman or Melissa Dykstra. Please note that registrations are due by May 13, which ensures you will receive your FREE music CD before VBS begins. If you sign up after the deadline, you will receive your CD during VBS week. Calling all ladies! Bring your friends to Maurice Reformed Church for a Succulent Prayer Plant Workshop led by Ground Effects! The event will be held in the Family Life Center on Saturday, April 28 from 10 am-12 pm. Brunch will be provided! Sign up at the information center by April 22!

5 Church Family Prayer Prayer Concerns: We praise God as Bryan Van Gelder finished his chemo treatments this past week! We pray that God will continue to bring him healing and strength. We continue to lift up the elderly members of our congregation. We are blessed by them, and we just pray that they may find strength and be renewed by God. And we continue to remember Elvera Van Horssen, Pam De Haan, Gloria Wierda, and Val Dykstra in our prayers. Gather & Grow April 8 Unit 33, Lesson 1 & 2 The Emmaus Disciples, & Jesus Appeared to the Disciples Mark 16:12-13; Luke 24:13-35 What did Jesus explain to the disciples on the road to Emmaus? Luke 24:16-49; John 21:19-29; Acts 1:3 What did Jesus do after He was raised from the dead? April 15 Unit 33, Lesson 3 Jesus Served Breakfast by the Sea John 21:1-19 What did Jesus teach the disciples at breakfast? Guiding Star Orange City exists to provide Natural, Holistic, Life-Affirming Health Care Services to women & their families. We offer services in 4 main areas Natural Fertility Care/ Family Planning, Pregnancy/Childbirth, Postpartum/Breastfeeding & Family Life Resources. The goal is to educate & support women of all ages in the natural, normal functions of their bodies while building a Culture of Life. Our Service partners provide FertilityCare Services through the Creighton Model FertilityCare System/ NaPro Technology and the "My Cycle Show" for year old girls. Pregnancy and Childbirth support is offered in our center through Birth/ Bereavement Doula Services and Educational classes. We support new moms in the postpartum time with PPD and Breastfeeding support. All services at Guiding Star Orange City include free onsite child watch to allow better access to support and services. Learn more about all of the Services offered at Guiding Star Orange City at or come by for a tour during business hours.

6 Jr. GAP Ministries Schedule: April 11 Youth Sunday Practice & Rehearsal April 18 Youth Sunday Practice & Rehearsal Lunch: Lunch is a pan of bars/2 dozen cookies & 2 two liters of pop April 11 Landon Hofmeyer, Brooklyn Leusink, Rachel Leusink, Sam Marquez April 18 Darren Nicholson, Katie Plendl, Caleb Schrock, Brandon Vander Sluis ANNOUNCEMENTS: Middle School Retreat 2018 April Hidden Acres, Dayton, IA The middle school retreat is FAST approaching! We leave Friday, April 13 at 4:10 pm. We are packing up the bus from 3:50-4:00 pm. We will have supper on the way, covered by Jr. GAP. Before we leave we will gather for a time of prayer in The Refuge parents, please join us if you can! We hope to return around 2:30 pm on Sunday afternoon. Students will need to cover the cost of lunch on Sunday. Power Connection 2018 Kansas City Area July Registration is open! Head over to to register. Power Connection is an amazing week of service, worship, youth group time and recreational time for middle school students! Here is a brief description from the Synod: Our desire is to provide an opportunity for the Holy Spirit to transform the beliefs of students and adult leaders into a lifestyle of faith in Jesus Christ. Registration closes on May 20; payment is also due by May 20 (checks written out to MRC Jr. GAP). Cost will be $100 per student. Jr. GAP Youth Sunday Sunday, April 22 at 5:30 pm EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT! Jr. GAPpers will be leading us in an evening of worship, using their many talents, strengths, and gifts to praise our great God in song, through message, with skits, and art! Invite grandparents, family, and friends! Stay tuned for what time the Jr. GAPpers will need to be there on Sunday. The these this year is Rebels of the Bible. 8th Grade Supper Wednesday, May 9 The 8th Grade Jr. GAPpers are invited to join the leaders, along with their fellow classmates to celebrate and reflect on their time in Jr. GAP! Stay tuned for more information regarding time and location. This is sure to be a great night! UPCOMING: Middle School Retreat - April Jr. GAP Youth Sunday - Sunday, April 22 at 5:30 pm 8th Grade Supper May 9 Power Connection - July Jr. GAP & Sr. High REMINDER: Supper is provided each Wednesday at 5:30 in the Family Life Center for leaders and youth group students before youth group begins (6th-12th graders). Meals will conclude on May 2 (the final night of youth group for the school year). Sr. High Ministries Schedule: April 11 Final Small Group Night Week 10 April 18 You ve Only Just Begun led by Loren VS Lunch: Lunch is a pan of bars/2 dozen cookies & 2 two liters of pop April 11 In Small Group April 18 Alex Van Donkelaar, Eric Plendl, Sierra Borchers, Tayce Krogman ANNOUNCEMENTS: Livestream Did you miss the Sr. High Youth Service? No worries you can watch the service online by simply clicking on the Sermons tab on our church website. If you would like a copy of the service, please contact Jon Eveland. Prom Sunday Greeters Sunday, April 29 If you went to prom, dress up in your tux or dress and help us greet for church! Brunch will follow the first service during the Sunday School hour in the Sr. High Youth Room. All high school students are welcome! You will need to be at church at 8am to begin greeting! Sr. High Mission Trip Immerse Lincoln June Registration is complete! Stay tuned for more information regarding a group gathering/meeting, departure & arrival times, etc. UPCOMING: Prom Sunday Greeters Sunday, April 29 Sack Pack Night May 2 Sr. High Mission Trip Immerse Lincoln, NE June 12-17

7 April 8-Evening Worship Service 5:30 p.m. Worship Led by: Pastor Carl Klompien Message: Living With Resurrection in Our Souls Colossians 3:1-17 Welcome (Call to Worship) Hymns - #163 - More Like the Master (vs 1-4) #359 O Master Let Me Walk With Thee (vs 1-3) Greet One Another Congregational Prayer Hymn - #154 - Love Divine, All Love Excelling (vs1-4) Scripture Colossians 3:1-17 Text - Colossians 3:1-4 Message Living With Resurrection in Our Souls Hymn - #186 Have Thine Own Way (vs1-4) Benediction Doxology

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