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

Platte Christian Reformed Church

“In All Things, Christ Pre-Eminent”

Pastor Drew Hoekema

520 Wyoming Ave, PO Box 386, Platte SD 57369 Phone: 605-337-3572 Email: plattecrc@gmail.com

Website: plattecrc.org

Sunday, March 25, 2018 9:30 AM Coffee & Prayer Times

10:00 AM Morning Worship Service 11:15 AM Fellowship Time

11:15 AM Sunday School/Catechism for PreK-12 6:00 PM Lenten Service #6 at Olive Presbyterian

March 25, 2018

Morning Worship Service organist: Jan Van Zee

God Gathers Us to Worship Him

Prelude

Call to Worship: Double Quartet

*God’s Greeting

We Offer God Our Praise

*Prayer of Adoration

*Opening Songs of Praise: CH #105 - We Will Glorify

CH #106 - Worthy, You Are Worthy

CH #103 - All Hail King Jesus

God Gives His Will and His Grace

Children’s Message

Double Quartet – Hosanna! Sing a Loud Hosanna!

Profession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism Q/A31

We Offer God Thanksgiving

Song of Redemption: PH 55:1-3–How Blest Is He Whose Trespass

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Offering

Offertory Prayer

God Speaks to Us by His Word

Prayer of Illumination

Scripture Reading: Acts 12:1-24 (pg 1712)

Sermon: “The Gory End of a Glory Thief.”

We Ask God to Work in Us

Prayer for Application and Intercession

Announcements

God Sends Us Out with His Blessing

*Benediction

*Doxology: PH 348 – All Glory, Laud and Honor

*Mutual Greeting

*Postlude

So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him,

crying, “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord,

even the King of Israel!” John 12:13

WELCOME!

“Hosanna in the highest! That Ancient Song we sing!

For Christ is our Redeemer, the Lord of Heaven, our King,

O may we ever praise Him with heart and life and voice,

And in His blissful presence eternally rejoice.”

On this day we call Palm Sunday, we welcome each one who

worships here with sincere heart. May your worship be

genuine and may He indeed be your King, too. We invite

everyone to join us after the morning worship service for

refreshments and a time of fellowship.

Children aged 3-5 meet your teacher, in the foyer during the

offering this morning for Children’s Church.

ABOUT OUR MESSAGES

The second part of Acts comes to a close with the story of King

Herod in Acts 12:1-24. Though it can appear that earthly

powers are getting the best of God, at the end of the day, His

Word continues to grow and, in this story, we see clearly “The

Gory End of a Glory Thief.”

This evening, please join the community churches at Olive

Presbyterian Church. For the last in our Lenten services at 6

PM. Rev. Joel Davis will give the message “Anointed by God”.

You are encouraged to join for Good Friday worship, this

Friday at 7:00 PM. We will celebrate the sacrament of

communion together.

OUR ANNOUNCEMENTS

Council Meetings will be held this Tuesday, March 27:

Deacons will meet at 6:00 PM with Full Council Meeting at

7:00 PM. Please note that the Elders will meet on Tuesday,

April 10 at 8:00 PM.

We are hosting next week’s joint Easter evening worship

service on Sunday, April 1 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 re-

freshments will be served afterwards by Care Group #3.

Please notice the new cupboards above the icemaker and

freezer in the entry by the kitchen. This is now the storage area

for pans/storage containers that are left after activities.

Spring Book Study: We will be meeting over lunch to discuss

the introduction and first chapter on Friday at noon. If you are

still interested in reading Covenants Made Simple by Jonty

Rhodes, please contact Pastor Drew.

AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dakota Christian School (DCS) will hold its annual Society

Meeting Monday, March 26, 7:00 PM in the gym. You will be

asked to approve a new budget and to vote for new board

members at this meeting. Nominees for new board members

are: Calvin DeBoer, Devin DeLange, Matt Hubers, Dillon

Munneke, Josh Srstka, and Keith Vanden Hoek. You will be

asked to vote for three. All DCS supporters are welcome and

encouraged to attend. Absentee ballots are available at the

DCS office.

DCS will be hosting their Spring Blood Drive on Wednesday,

March 28. There are a few slots left! If you are willing to

donate, please contact Savannah at 243-2211 or

savannahfeenstra@dakotachristian.net.

DCS Student Council and Chapel Committee welcome you to

join us on Thursday, March 29, at 8:30 AM for our Easter

breakfast in the gym. A complimentary breakfast consisting of

Dutch Oven Bakery rolls, fruit, juice and coffee will be served.

This will be followed by a special Easter musical “Christ the

Lord is Risen Today”.

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 to

explore how to lighten your load through reflection, quiet

time, and community with other women. 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 & 7th. The retreat is sponsored by the Lighthouse Fellow-

ship of Corsica. Deb Burma, from Columbus Nebraska, will

be speaking on "A Chocolate Life" savoring God's sweet

Grace. Meals are provided. All women of all ages are wel-

come. 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.

DCS will be having their annual Festival of Tables on

Saturday, April 14th. 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.

Save the Date! You are invited to the Cornerstone Prison

Church Annual Benefit Banquet, Monday, April 9 at 6:30

PM. Check out the flyer on the bulletin board for more info.

ADVANCE NOTICES

*Sun, Apr 8, 10:00 AM Communion Service

*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 Tuesday -6:00 PM Deacon Meeting, 7:00 PM Council Meeting Wednesday -9:30 AM Coffee Break Women’s Bible Study -7:30 PM Junior High Youth Group Friday -7:00 PM Good Friday Service

This Week– Sunday, March 25, 2018

Offerings: Dakota Christian School Toddler Church: Keri Bultsma Nursing Home Visitors: Allis Hansum Letters to Kevin Burma: Ron & Jan Van Zee Valet Attendant: Rylan Dyk, Duane Meyerink Ushers: Merle Meyerink, Bob Middendorp, Ken Overweg Sound System: Joel Sybesma Projection: Ken Overweg Nursery: Lois Van Dusseldorp, Maggie Backes Greet/Coffee: John Tronvold, Clarence Van Essen

Next 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

Pray for Our Fellowship

Sunday– Missionaries: LaVeryl & Max Voss (Danika, Braden, Mikayla) Wycliffe– Papua, New Guinea Monday– Special Grace: Tony & Rosella Baan Hofman Tuesday: Randy, Nancy, Kamilla, & Karleah Pheifer Wednesday: Jerome & Yvonne Bentz, Megan Boltjes Thursday: Henry & Barb Buitenbos, Alicia Bultsma Friday: Jeremy & Keri Bultsma, Elaine Dyk Saturday: Larry & Jan Hansum, Ramona Dykstra