Platte Christian Reformed Church In All Things, Christ Pre-Eminent Pastor Drew Hoekema HE IS NOT HERE; HE HAS RISEN, JUST AS HE SAID. ~MATTHEW 28:6A Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 9:30 AM Coffee & Prayer Times 10:00 AM Morning Worship Service 11:15 AM Fellowship Time 5:30 PM Combined Evening Worship 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
April 1, 2018 Easter Morning Worship Service A Celebration of the Resurrection God Gathers Us to Worship Him Praise team Prelude Call to Worship *God s Greeting *Mutual Greeting We Offer God Our Praise *Prayer of Adoration *Opening Songs of Praise: CH 365- Alleluia! Alleluia! CH 367-Christ the Lord is Risen Today God Gives His Will and His Grace Confession and Assurance Profession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism Q/A 45 We Offer God Thanksgiving Song of Redemption Prayer of Thanksgiving Offering: Resonate Global Missions Offertory Prayer God Speaks to Us by His Word Prayer of Illumination Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 (pg 1789) Sermon: The Most Important News in History We Ask God to Work in Us Prayer for Application and Intercession Announcements God Sends Us Out with His Blessing *Closing Song: My Friends, May You Grow in Grace *Benediction *Postlude
Evening Worship April 1, 2018 Leading Worship: Rev. Drew Hoekema Preaching: Rev. John Gorter Organist: Kim Lieuwen Gathering Prelude Call to Worship Opening Prayer *God s Greeting *Song of Praise: CH 560 More About Jesus Learning Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading: Luke 24:13-35 (pg. 1642) Sermon Title: Burning Hearts Sharing Pastoral Prayer Offering: Resonate Global Missions Offertory Song: My Heart is Filled with Thankfulness Offering Prayer Sending *Song of Praise: PH 364 The Day of Resurrection *Benediction *Doxology: PH 301 (1 &4) Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah *Moment of Meditation *Postlude ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Please rise as you are able CH= Celebration Hymnal (Red) PH= Psalter Hymnal (Blue)
Christ the Lord is Risen Today, Alleluia! WELCOME: We welcome each and everyone who worships here today with a sincere and reverence filled heart. May the Risen Lord be living in your life so that others may see Him in your lifestyle and in your actions. Please join us after the morning service for a time of fellowship and refreshments in our Fellowship Hall. Children aged 3-5 meet your teacher, in the foyer during the offering this morning for Children s Church. ABOUT OUR MESSAGES This morning, we take a break from our series in Acts and ask, what is the core message of Christianity? Each and every day, people are bombarded by news. Some news matters only to certain people, but other headlines affect everyone. In 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Paul outlines the gospel message as The Most Important News in History. This evening, Pastor John Gorter will be bringing God s Word in combined worship with New Holland CRC. PRAYERS AND PRAISES Prayer Update: This past week, Michael Buitenbos consulted with doctors and determined that chemotherapy would be unnecessary at this time. Be praying for Michael and Abby as they continue to undergo regular scans for the immediate future. Thank you for all the prayers, phone calls, cards, food and visits since I had my colon cancer surgery. I do not need any further treatment at this time. I thank God for healing. ~Dorothy Vandertuin
OUR ANNOUNCEMENTS We are hosting tonight s joint Easter evening worship service at 5:30 PM. Pastor John Gorter will be giving the message, and an offering will be taken for Resonate Global Mission. Nursery will be provided and refreshments will be served afterwards by Care Group #3. Adult Bible Study will meet Sunday, April 8 at 6:30 PM in the Family Room. We will continue to Discover Philippians - Lesson 6: Standing Firm. Counseling Resources: The shelf of counseling resources near the restrooms has been updated with titles on some new topics. Please feel free to take them or give them to anyone who might benefit! AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS Ladies! Women s Spiritual Retreat: Lighten the Load April 6-7, 2018 in Chamberlain SD. Join speaker Megan Miller (River Counseling) and others for a two-day retreat. Please check out the poster on the bulletin board for more information. A Christian women's retreat will be held at the New Hope Christian Camp and Retreat Center in Platte on April 6 & 7 th. Deb Burma will be speaking on "A Chocolate Life" savoring God's sweet Grace. Meals are provided. The cost is $35 per person: Come for Friday evening, overnight, Saturday or all the above. For reservations please call Audra at 999-5164 or Jean at 770-4873. A Grief Support Group will meet on Monday, April 9, 2018, in the conference room at the Good Samaritan Society, Corsica at noon. Lunch will be provided. If you have experienced a loss or are preparing for the loss of a loved one, please join us.
Pre School Open House at DCS on Wednesday, April 11 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. for parents and their children interested in preschool at DCS for the 2018-2019 school year. Children must be at least 3 years old by September 1, 2018. For more information contact Mrs. Rachel Faller at 243-2211. Kindergarten Round Up will be held at DCS on Thursday, April 12. All children 5 years old before September 1, 2018, are welcome to attend. Join us at 8:15 a.m. in the pre school classroom for activities. Lunch provided by DCS, or your child may bring a lunch. Parents are invited to the kindergarten classroom at 12:10 p.m. for a brief informational meeting. For more information, contact Miss Leininger at 243-2211. DCS will be having their annual Festival of Tables on Saturday, April 14 th. The entertainment will be A Five Piano Extravaganza. Some of the area s finest pianists to participate are: Ivory Ries, Beth Maas, Kim Zomer, Rachel Faller, and Vicki Lubbers. Table viewing will begin at 5:30 PM followed by the meal at 6:00 PM. For tickets or to host a table please text or call Renae 680-2106 or call Linda 680-4220. You are welcome to come for just the Piano Concert at 6:45pm and pay $10 a person at the door. Rise Up and Sing For Alisha! Come join us at St. Peter s Catholic Church in Platte for an afternoon of music and fellowship on Sunday, April 15th, at 2 p.m. The event is being held to help offset medical expenses for Alisha Mueller, granddaughter of Tom and Barb Travis. A free will offering will be taken, and Modern Woodmen will donate $2.50 for each attendee. Don t miss the opportunity to hear some amazing musicians and donate to a worthy cause. Any checks should be made out to St. Peter s with Alisha Mueller benefit in the memo. Refreshments will be served following the program. Contact Mary VanderHeiden at (605) 682-1347 if you have questions.
ABOUT OUR OFFERINGS This week, our offerings are for Resonate Global Missions. Christian Reformed Home Missions (CRHM) and World Missions (CRWM) officially became Resonate Global Mission on July 1, 2017. For more than a century, these two agencies have been introducing people to Christ in North America and around the world. That means continuing our partnership with churches in the United States and Canada to plant churches, do campus ministry, train and equip pastors, and develop future leaders. Additionally, it means sending missionaries overseas, proclaiming the Gospel, and forging lasting partnerships. We also are tackling new opportunities for ministry and with your prayers and financial support, as a single agency we will be able to equip all our churches for ministry and join together with what God is already doing around the world. (from https://www.resonateglobalmission.org/about.html) Next week s 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, Apr 8, 10:00 AM Communion Service *Sun, Apr 8, 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study *Tue, Apr 10, 8:00 PM Elder s Meeting *Sat, Apr 14, Bridal Shower for Jessica Weg *Sun, Apr 29, 9:00 AM 5th Sunday Breakfast [FYI- Care Group #4 is in line for the next activity]
Church Calendar for This Week Wednesday -6:30 AM & 7 AM Men s Bible Studies -9:30 AM Coffee Break Women s Bible Study -7:30 PM Junior High Youth Group Friday -Noon Pastor s book study This Week Sunday, April 1, 2018 Offerings: Resonate Global Mission Toddler Church: Katie Hoekema Nursing Home Visitors: Ken & Kim Lieuwen Letters to Kevin Burma: Pat Westerhuis Valet Attendant: Curt Pheifer, Larry Hansum Ushers: Carlyle, Chase, & Randy Pheifer Sound System: Larry Hansum Projection: Jeremy Bultsma Nursery: Tami Boltjes, Briana DeGroot Greet/Coffee: Harlan VanGenderen, Ken Van Zee Next Week Sunday, April 8, 2018 Offerings: 1) Wayside Chapel 2) World Renew Toddler Church: Kim Lieuwen Nursing Home Visitors: Jean Sybesma Letters to Kevin Burma: John Buitenbos Valet Attendant: Ron Van Zee, Jaden Meyerink Ushers: Curt Pheifer, Rod Pheifer, & Lyle Schipper Sound System: Brady Kok Projection: Chase Pheifer Nursery: Barb Buitenbos, Lucas Krogstad Greet/Coffee: Albert Beltman, Jerome Bentz Pray for Our Fellowship Sunday Missionaries: Calvin & Jessica Wunderink, TeachBeyond Monday Special Grace: Claire & Pearl Dyk Tuesday: Curtis, Tiffany & Cameron Sybesma Wednesday: Roland & Deb Bultsma, Kevin Dyk Thursday: Clarence & Elaine Boltjes, Vic Bultsma Friday: Jim & Vicky Buitenbos, Rylan Dyk Saturday: Drew & Katie Hoekema, Allis Hansum