Platte Christian Reformed Church In All Things, Christ Pre-Eminent Pastor Drew Hoekema Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge. Prov 23:12 Sunday, May 14, 2017 9:30 AM Coffee & Prayer Times 10:00 AM Morning Service 11:15 AM Coffee Hour 7:00 PM Evening Worship Service 520 Wyoming Ave, PO Box 386, Platte SD 57369 Phone: 605-337-3572 Email: plattecrc@gmail.com Website: plattecrc.org Mission Statement To Know Christ-as Savior and Lord To Be Like Christ-by Our Words and Actions To Share Christ-at Home and Throughout the World
May 14, 2017 Morning Worship Service Praise Team God Gathers Us to Worship Him Prelude Responsive Call to Worship *God s Greeting *Mutual Greeting *Opening Songs of Praise We Hear God s Will and Confess Our Sins God s Will for Our Lives: Exodus 20:17 Prayer of Confession Words of Assurance We Bring God Prayer and Gratitude Song of Gratitude Congregational Prayer Offering: Don & Mae Wunderink, Lima Peru Offertory Prayer God Speaks to Us by His Word Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading: Proverbs 23:12-24:2 (pg 1018) Sermon: Full Stomachs and Empty Hearts Moment for Reflection Prayer for Application We Are Sent Out in God s Blessing *Song of Response: Refiner s Fire *Benediction *Doxology: I Will Extol You, O My God (vs 1,2) *Moment for Meditation *Postlude
Gathering Prelude Call to Worship Opening Prayer *God s Greeting May 14, 2017 Evening Worship Service organist: Kim Lieuwen Professing *Song of Praise: CH 33 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise *Profession of Faith: Psalm 121 *Response: CH 684 Precious Lord, Take My Hand Learning Confessional Teaching: HC Lord s Day 20 (PH pp. 27) Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 (pg 1773) Sermon Title: Holy Spirit, Source of True Wisdom Prayer for Application *Song of Response: Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God (vs 1,3) Sharing Prayers of God s People Offering: Don & Mae Wunderink, Lima Peru Offertory Song: PH 462 Take My Life, and Let It Be (vs 1,4-6) Offertory Prayer Sending *Benediction *Doxology: PH 170 Almighty God, Thy Lofty Throne (vs 1,2) *Moment of Meditation *Postlude ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Please rise as you are able CH= Celebration Hymnal (Red) PH= Psalter Hymnal (Blue)
The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad. Psalm 126:3 WELCOME: A sincere and warm-hearted welcome to each one here today. May our worship be genuine. May our vision be renewed as we bring worship to our God. May His Name be praised through our lives and may His Word rule in every heart. Please join us after the morning service for a time of refreshment in the Fellowship Hall. The cookies this morning are a Thank You from Sarah Kraayenbrink for your years of dedication and prayer for her as a part of this congregation. Sarah will be moving this week to DakotAbilities in Sioux Falls and asks for continued prayer and support as she and her parents go through this time of transition. Children aged 3-5 meet your teachers in the Narthex during the offering this morning for Children s Church. ABOUT OUR MESSAGES Do you ever find yourself jealous of non-believers? Do you sometimes think the lifestyle of the world seems more appealing than that of the Christian? We return to a section of Proverbs this morning that reminds us why we ought not to envy those who are far from the Lord. Proverbs 23:12-24:2 reminds us of Full Stomachs and Empty Hearts. Since our focus in the morning sermons has been on wisdom, this evening we will be focusing on how the Holy Spirit is the true source of wisdom from God. 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 introduces you to your personal provider of wisdom, the Holy Spirit. PRAYERS AND PRAISES Marie Kok will be staying in her home for the time being, instead of going to the Care Center as previously announced. Please be in prayer for Sheryl Brondsema as she and Gene travel to Mayo Clinic for a checkup this week Wednesday.
Thank you for remembering us with your visits, cards and memorials during this time of saying goodbye to our mother, Susie DeWaard. We re so glad to be a part of the family of God. ~Sheryl & Gene Brondsema OUR ANNOUNCEMENTS Church membership at Platte CRC: We believe that church membership is an important, Biblical call for Christians and the church, and so Pastor Drew will be hosting a Membership Luncheon after morning worship next week Sunday, May 21. Please contact Pastor Drew or an elder by Wednesday if you plan to attend. Elders will meet this Tuesday, May 16 at 8:00 PM. The Harrison Community Church will be hosting the Combined Worship Service at 7:00 PM, May 28 in the South Church. Pastor John Gorter of New Holland will be giving the message, Dan Everson will be leading the singing, and the offering will be for World Renew. Refreshments will be served following the service. AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS Operation Shoebox is collecting shoeboxes to bless children at Christmastime. These boxes are a great blessing and a wonderful tool for the gospel presentation. Our deadline this year is Sunday, July 9. This year s distribution is December 1-9. How can you participate? 1) Fill shoeboxes according to the guidelines and suggestion sheets. 2) Donate NEW bulk items to be used for filling shoeboxes 3) Donate financially for shipping costs or purchasing items for the boxes. (Donation checks can be sent to the Tom VanderPol Memorial Fund, 27406 377th Ave, Harrison SD 57344. For more information or any questions contact Pat VanderPol at 243-2275 or 680-2166. A huge thanks to all those who have faithfully worked with and donated to this outreach in past years!
Right to Life: The Tri-County Right to Life group will meet on Monday, May 15 at 7:00 PM at Dakota Christian School. Anyone is welcome to this meeting. DENOMINATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT Are you going? The excitement is building as CRC members from all corners of the continent prepare to converge in Detroit, Michigan this August for Inspire 2017. Don t miss out on this one-of-a-kind opportunity to worship, connect, learn and serve with others, like you, who have been inspired to serve God in their local church. Group discounts are available. Why not team up with others from your congregation and plan to attend Aug 3-5. Visit crcna.org/inspire2017 to learn more and to register or pick up a flyer from the bulletin board. ABOUT OUR OFFERINGS This week, our offerings are for Don & Mae Wunderink with SIM in Lima, Peru. We ve been working with SIM in Lima, Peru for 7+ years. Our ministry focuses on administration, member care, hospitality, and mentoring. Don works with the SIM office as treasurer and project coordinator for over 50 SIM missionaries throughout Peru. Mae has been serving as team leader for the 25 SIM missionaries working in Lima. Next week, our offerings are for Dakota Christian School. Dakota Christian School educates children and young people from the perspective of God s Word, in the Holy Bible, in all subjects. We emphasize God s truth in all areas of life to equip students for service in our world today and tomorrow. (from dchs.net)
ADVANCE NOTICES *Sun, May 21, Noon Membership Luncheon *Sun, May 28, 10:00 AM Morning Communion Service *Sun, May 28, 7:00 PM Combined Evening Service @ Harrison *Wed, Jun 7, Bethany Christian Services Supper *Fri, Jun 9 Thu, Jun 15 Synod; Pastor Drew attending *Sat, Jun 17 Fri, Jun 23 SERVE week
Church Calendar for This Week Tuesday -8:00 PM Elder Meeting Wednesday -6:30 & 7:00 AM Men s Bible Studies This Week Sunday, May 14, 2017 Offerings: Don & Mae Wunderink Lima, Peru Toddler Church: Kim Lieuwen Nursing Home Visitors: John & Gracia Kuipers Letters to Kevin Burma: Vernon & Jan Van Vuren Valet Attendants: Duane Meyerink Sound System: Duane Meyerink Projection: Rylan Dyk Nursery: Amy Van Zee, Lauryn Kuipers Greeters/Coffee: Leon Sprik, Dale Severson Next Week Sunday, May 21, 2017 Offerings: Dakota Christian School Toddler Church: Abby Buitenbos Nursing Home Visitors: Dale & Char Severson Letters to Kevin Burma: Tami Boltjes Valet Attendants: Larry Hansum Sound System: Joel Sybesma Projection: Su Sybesma Nursery: Pam Veurink, Lucas Krogstad Greeters/Coffee: Ivan Van Dusseldorp, Ken Van Zee Pray for Our Fellowship Sunday Missionaries: Don & Mae Wunderink, SIM Lima, Peru Monday Special Grace: Clarence Hunsucker, Cheryl Reed Tuesday: Jon, Sara, Maggie, Peter, Jack, Kora, Tristan, Ava Backes Wednesday: Athena & Honorae Kraayenbrink, Jessica Kaemingk Thursday: Clarence & Elaine Boltjes, Eli Kraayenbrink Friday: Cleo & Kathy Bultsma, Jaden Meyerink Saturday: Dalton & Katelyn DeLange, Pegge Pranger