Platte Christian Reformed Church In All Things, Christ Pre-Eminent Pastor Drew Hoekema Sunday, April 15, 2018 9:30 AM Coffee & Prayer Times 10:00 AM Morning Worship Service 11:15 AM Fellowship Time 5:30 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
Sunday Morning Worship April 15, 2018 Organist: Harriett Sybesma God Gathers Us to Worship Him Prelude *Call to Worship *God s Greeting *Mutual Greeting We Offer God Our Praise *Prayer of Adoration *Songs of Praise: How Can I Keep from Singing? O Praise the Name God Gives His Will and His Grace Confession and Assurance Profession of Faith: Apostle s Creed We Offer God Thanksgiving Song of Redemption: CH 691 Surely Goodness and Mercy Prayer of Thanksgiving Offering: Dakota Christian School (Chase and Isabel Pheifer singing) Offertory Prayer God Speaks to Us by His Word Prayer of Illumination Scripture Reading: Acts 13:13-52 (pg. 1714) Sermon: Do You Have an Encouraging Message? We Ask God to Work in Us Prayer for Application and Intercession Announcements *Song of Response: CH 410 Standing on the Promises God Sends Us Out with His Blessing *Benediction *Doxology: PH 488 Now Blessed Be Jehovah God *Postlude
Sunday Evening Worship April 15, 2018 Gathering Prelude Call to Worship Opening Prayer *God s Greeting *Song of Praise: CH 101 (v. 1-4) All People That on Earth Do Dwell Learning Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 18:14-22 (p. 302); 2 Timothy 1:3-5, 3:14-17 (p. 1852, 1855) Message: Parenting [2]- Parenting as a Prophet Prayer for Application Sharing Testimony of Grace: Pastor Drew Evening Pastoral Prayer Offering: Dakota Christian School Offertory Song: CH 408 How Firm a Foundation Offering Prayer Sending *Song of Praise: CH 451 (v. 1 & 3) A Christian Home *Benediction *Doxology: CH 101 (v. 5) All People That on Earth Do Dwell *Moment of Meditation *Postlude
WELCOME: A special and sincere welcome we extend to everyone who is worshipping here today. May you know Him as your God, love Him as your Savior, and profess Him tomorrow and always as your King. May our worship be pleasing and acceptable to him. Please join us for refreshments in the Fellowship Hall after the morning service. Children aged 3-5 meet your teachers in the Narthex during the offering this morning for Children s Church. ABOUT OUR MESSAGES This morning, our series through Acts comes to the Apostle Paul s first recorded sermon in Acts 13:13-52. At different times in your life, you might get put on the hot seat, having to answer questions to prove your trustworthiness. For all who tend to put God on the hot seat, Paul provides Encouragement to Believe. This evening, our messages on parenting continue. Pastor Drew will be looking at the first of three roles for specifically Christian parents: Parenting as Prophets. PRAYERS AND PRAISES From the Elders: This past week, our Elders made a number of decisions regarding church membership: Roy and Norma Lorenson applied for and were admitted to full membership. We give thanks for Roy and Norma s faithful presence among us for years and now welcome them to the joys, privileges and responsibilities of membership! The following baptized members of our covenant youth were admitted to full membership and will be professing their faith publicly in coming weeks: Kamilla Pheifer, Karleah Pheifer and Sonya Hansum. Give thanks for God s work growing these youth and pray for their continued faithfulness as full members of the body of Christ!
OUR ANNOUNCEMENTS Bridal Shower Change: the bridal shower for Jessica Weg has been postponed until April 28 at 9:30AM. Evening Song Service-Anyone interested in doing the evening song service, please contact Karla Overweg @ 680-4848. Minn-I-Kota Jr-High youth retreat- the 8th annual Jr.-high retreat will be April 20 22 at Inspiration Hills. For registration forms, check on the bulletin board. Questions? Lee 712-470-4244 or Karla 680-4848 Deadline April 12. AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS The DCS Post Banquet Committee is selling Dakota Tom Sandwiches. If interested, find order blanks and a receiving box on the tables in the foyer. Orders are due Tuesday, April 10, and sandwiches will be ready for pick up on Wednesday, April 18. A DCS scrip order will be placed on Tuesday, April 17. Orders may be placed in Joan s mailbox until Sunday evening or brought to DCS by 8:30 am on Tuesday. Thanks for using this means to support Christian education! New Roots Ministry will be hosting: "My Neighbors- Immigrants/Refugees in this Region" on Sat, April 21, 10 AM - 2:15 PM. See the flyer on the bulletin board for info. TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) is a non-denominational three -day spiritual retreat for teenagers. 9-12th graders are eligible to attend the weekend of June 1-3, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Please contact TEC Co-Conveners Shawn 680-2244 or Pastor Dan 680-1572 if you are interested in attending or helping out.
DCS PreK-6th grade students are selling Ymker Greenhouse gift certificates. Talk to a DCS student, or call the school office 243-2211. Rise Up and Sing For Alisha! Come join us at St. Peter s Catholic Church in Platte for an afternoon of music and fellowship today 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. Contact Mary VanderHeiden @ 682-1347, with any questions. ABOUT OUR OFFERINGS This week s offering is 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) Next week, our offering is for the Gideons. ADVANCE NOTICES *Sat, Apr 28, 9:30 AM Jessica Weg Bridal Shower *Sun, Apr 29, 9:00 AM 5th Sunday Breakfast *Sun, Apr 29, Last week of Sunday School *Tues, May 1, 7:00 PM Deacons Meeting 8:00 PM Council Meeting [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 Friday -Noon Pastor s book study This Week Sunday, April 15, 2018 Offerings: DCS Toddler Church: Abby Buitenbos Nursing Home Visitors: Clarence & Elaine Boltjes Letters to Kevin Burma: Doug & Jolinda Kaemingk Valet Attendant: Rod Pheifer, Jeremy Bultsma Ushers: Dale Severson, Keith Sybesma, Cameron Sybesma Sound System: Duane Meyerink Projection: Hannah Hansum Nursery: Deb Bultsma, Lucas Krogstad Greet/Coffee: Henry & Jim Buitenbos Next Week Sunday, April 22, 2018 Offerings: Gideons Toddler Church: Keri Bultsma Nursing Home Visitors: Keith & Harriett Sybesma Letters to Kevin Burma: Mike & Kris Kuipers Valet Attendant: Ken Van Zee, Jim Buitenbos Ushers: Curtis Sybesma, Joel Sybesma, Leon Sprik Sound System: Joel Sybesma Projection: Rylan Dyk Nursery: Amber Dykshorn, Luanna Kuipers Greet/Coffee: Michael Buitenbos & Cleo Bultsma Pray for Our Fellowship Sunday Missionaries: Victor & Lori Selemani (Victoria, Clara, Joshua, David & Mikayla) YWAM Mozambique, Africa Monday Special Grace: JoAnn Kuipers, Sarah Kraayenbrink Tuesday: Kris & Molly Sybesma and Keagen Sterk Wednesday: Albert & Delores Kuipers, Jessica Kaemingk Thursday: Darrel & Mary Kraayenbrink, Luke Kaemingk Friday: Gerald & Vonnie Kuipers, Brady Kok Saturday: John & Gracia Kuipers, Gretchen Kuipers