Platte Christian Reformed Church In All Things, Christ Pre-Eminent Pastor Drew Hoekema Second Sunday of Advent Week 3 of Advent Sunday, January 20, 2019 99:30 AM Coffee & Prayer Times 10:00 AM Morning Worship Service 11:15 AM Sunday School 11:15 AM Fellowship Hour 6:00 PM 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
January 20, 2019 Sunday Morning Worship Organist: Jan Van Zee Praise of God Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship and Greetings You Crown the Year He Knows My Name *Profession of Faith: Nicene Creed Reconciliation with God Confession and Assurance I Love to Tell the Story CH 444 Thanksgiving to God Pastoral Prayer Collection Guidance from God Scripture Text: 1 Cor 15:1-8 (pg. 1789); 2Cor 5:11-21 (pg. 1799) Sermon: How Do You Present the Gospel to Someone? Prayer of Petition Sending by God *Benediction *Lord, Our Lord, Thy Glorious Name PH 13 (v. 1,2,4)
January 20, 2019 Sunday Evening Worship Gathering Call to Worship: Song Service led by Darrel Kraayenbrink Invocation *God s Greeting *Now with Joyful Exultation PH 184 *Profession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism Q/A1 Learning Scripture Reading: John 9:1-41 (pg. 1664); 1Cor 15:6-11 (pg. 1789) Message: How Do You Give Your Testimony? Prayer for Application Sharing Testimony of Grace Evening Pastoral Prayer Offering: Alpha Center/ Bethany Christian Service Offertory Song: I Know Whom I Have Believed CH 527 Sending *Benediction *My Friends, May You Grow in Grace *Moment of Meditation
One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in His temple. Psalm 27:4 We welcome you to our worship and fellowship. To God be the glory! And may we be richly blessed. Please join us for fellowship and refreshments in the Fellowship Hall after the morning service. Today, for Sanctity of Life Sunday we are collecting items for the Alpha Center. You will have until next Sunday, January 27, to donate. Thank you for being a blessing! Children aged 3-5 meet your teacher in the foyer during the offering this morning for Children s Church. ABOUT OUR MESSAGES Today, we begin a short stretch of messages answering questions submitted to Pastor Drew by our congregation. In 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Paul summarizes the Christian message by first outlining the basic, objective gospel message, and second, how the gospel has affected him personally. We ll cover both of those aspects in sharing our faith today: first, this morning 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 answers the question, How do you present the gospel to someone? This evening, John 9:14-27 answers the question, How do you share your testimony? Next week In the morning, we answer, What Does Jesus Say About Forgiveness? In the evening, What Does the Justice of God Mean for Us?
PRAYERS AND PRAISES Please be in prayer for the father of Tanya Weg, Harley Van Horssen, who was diagnosed with lung cancer during this past month and was hospitalized in Platte with other health issues besides. He will have tests done in Sioux Falls this week, so please pray that Harley and all of the Van Horssen family receive clarity and God s peace as he begins treatment and they deal with this diagnosis. At the onset of this new year, it's our privilege to again partner with Platte Christian Reformed Church in mission through the Luke Society. Your faithful support is not only a blessing to doctors around the world, but an encouragement to those sitting around you today as we band together in support of Christ's kingdom. We sincerely thank you for your financial gifts and prayer support. May you be blessed in the year ahead. OUR ANNOUNCEMENTS From Our Council: At our recent meeting, the membership transfer of Barry and Lori Miedema to First CRC, Sioux Falls, SD, was approved. Please pray that Barry and Lori continue to receive God s blessings in their new church home. This past week, the elders met with Richard and Molly Sternberg and voted to receive them as full members of our church. They will profess their faith in an upcoming worship gathering. We rejoice at God s work in their lives and praise Him for bringing the Sternberg s into our church family! NO Monday morning ladies Bible study this coming week, January 21st. We will meet again on January 28th and will be on Chapter 2. Church Membership: Interested in becoming a member of Platte CRC? Are you a baptized member being led to make profession of faith? Pastor Drew is looking into leading a church membership course for you soon. Please talk with him or with any elder if you are interested!
Visit to Ben and Amy Meyer: We are exploring the possibility of sending a group to Guadalajara, Mexico early this fall to connect with Rev. Ben and Amy Meyer, missionaries supported by our church through Resonate Global Mission. We hope to build our relationship with the Meyers and also complete some type of work project. If you re interested in this trip, there will be an initial information meeting Sunday, February 3 in the family room following morning worship. Contact Pastor Drew if you would like to attend this meeting and are unable! AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS The South Dakota Hour of Reflection, sponsored by SD Right to Life, will be held on TODAY, January 20, beginning with a Life Chain near the Capitol at 12:15 PM. At 2:00 PM the program will begin in the Capital Rotunda with Governor Kristi Noem as speaker. Refreshments will be served after the event. For more info contact 337-3897 or 732-4682. A Grief Support Group will meet on Monday, January 21, in the conference room at the Good Samaritan Society in Corsica at Noon. Men's Retreat Weekend January 25-27, 2019 at New Hope Christian Camp & Retreat Center. For more info or to register, go to: www.newhopechristiancamp.org. Classis Faith Formation Workshop-Research points to parents as the most significant religious influence in the faith lives of kids. What are we doing as churches to support faith formation in the home and what resources are out there for parents to help them find their own rhythm of talking about faith with their kids? Join us as we explore ways for churches to support parents and parents to support their kids in growing faith at home. The mini-workshop will be held on Saturday, February 23, in the orchestra room at Sioux Center Christian School from 9:30-11:00 AM.
Fresh Hope: Fresh Hope is a new ministry to Platte and the surrounding communities. It is a peer to peer led program that aims to help anyone who has or is currently dealing with a mental health concern (depression, anxiety, bipolar, etc) but this is not a crisis intervention group. It is a Christian-based program that partners with the medical and counseling fields to offer support, encouragement, and hope through a network of individuals who understand (because they have also felt those concerns personally.) Loved ones (spouse, parent, friend) are also invited to attend. The first night will meet at First Reformed Church on Feb. 4 with the group continuing to meet every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month. Contact FRC for more information or just plan on attending. New Hope Christian Camp & Retreat Center is hosting their first Women's Retreat Weekend, IF:Gathering 2019, on February 8-9! The live simulcast from Dallas, TX will focus on Proverbs and relying on God's wisdom. Join us for a time of worship, great speakers, fellowship, rest, renewal, and great food! For more information, schedule, and registration go to: www.newhopechristiancamp.org. Also, there are pamphlets in back of each church or contact Val Kuipers (680-4371) with any questions. First Reformed Church is organizing a bus trip to the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter in Kentucky on March 13-17. If the bus is not filled by their own membership by Jan. 27 they will open it up to the larger Platte community. Spots are limited. Costs include travel expense, admission to the parks, and four nights in a hotel for approximately $400/ person based on double occupancy. For more info or to sign up contact FRC at 337-3251. Registration Open for the Spring Cursillo Dates for the Men s Weekend: Feb 21 st -Feb 24 th. Women s weekend: Feb 28 th - March 3 rd. Anyone out of High school may attend. For more info or a registration form Contact Karla Overweg at 680-4848. Workers-to receive Early Bird Discount registration deadline is January 31 st.
ABOUT OUR OFFERINGS This week s offerings will be divided between Alpha Center and Bethany Christian Services, both in Sioux Falls, in honor of Sanctity of Life Sunday. Alpha Center, has been helping women and families facing an unplanned pregnancy since 1984. Since opening our doors, women of all ages from various cultural backgrounds have received the help and support they needed when faced with a crisis pregnancy. (from alphacenter.org) Bethany Christian Services is about kids in families. We serve children of all ages as we strive toward a world where every child has a loving family. Our services include family support and preservation, adoption, foster care, pregnancy counseling, training, refugee services, sponsorship, and infertility ministry. We are called to demonstrate the compassion of Jesus Christ to vulnerable children and families around the world. (from bethany.org) Next week, our offerings are for Dakota Christian School. ADVANCE NOTICES **Tues, Jan 29-Council Mtg. @ 7 PM **Sun, Feb 10- Nursing Home Devos, Group 2 @ 2:30 PM **Tues, Feb 12-Elders Mtg. @ 7 PM **Tues, Feb 26-Council Mtg. @ 7 PM **April 5 & 6-Sisterhood Retreat. More info to come!! [FYI- Care Group #3 is in line for the next activity] From the Secretary.Office hours will be Tues-Thurs from 8:30-3:30 PM, unless noted on my door calendar! Thanks!
CHURCH CALENDAR FOR THIS WEEK MONDAY -8:30 AM Ladies Bible Study (NO Study on January 21st) WEDNESDAY -6:30 AM & 7 AM Men s Bible Studies -9:30 AM Coffee Break Women s Bible Study -Noon-1 PM Men s Lunch - Daniel 3:1-30 -7:00 PM Junior High Community Youth Group THIS WEEK SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 2019 Offerings: Alpha Center/Bethany Christian Center Toddler Church: Abby Buitenbos Nursing Home Visitors: Vern & Jan Van Vuren Letters to Kevin Burma: Alan & Tonya Weg Valet Attendant: Jaden Meyerink, Brent Veurink Ushers: Gerald, Marion, Joey Kuipers Sound System: Larry Hansum Projection: Sonja Hansum Nursery: Deb Bultsma, Joey Kuipers Greet/Coffee: Henry Buitenbos, Jim Buitenbos NEXT WEEK SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2019 Offerings: DCS Toddler Church: Keri Bultsma Nursing Home Visitors: Pegge Pranger Letters to Kevin Burma: Chris & Amber Dykshorn Valet Attendant: Jim Buitenbos, Ryan Van Zee Ushers: John Kuipers, Ken Lieuwen, Roy Lorensen Sound System: Duane Meyerink Projection: Jeremy Bultsma Nursery: Amber Dykshorn, Cameron Sybesma Greet/Coffee: Michael Buitenbos, Roland Bultsma PRAY FOR OUR FELLOWSHIP Sunday Missionaries: Victor & Lori Selemani (Victoria, Clara, Joshua, David & Mikayla) YWAM Mozambique, Africa Monday Special Grace: Ted & Carol Bultsma Tuesday: Ryan, Amy, Jayda, Jessa, & Josie Van Zee Wednesday: Roy & Norma Lorensen, Alice Van Zee Thursday: Duane & Tammy Meyerink, Catia Bok Friday: Merle & Joyce Meyerink, Craig Boltjes Saturday: Ken & Karla Overweg, Tami Boltjes