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Platte Christian Reformed Church“In All Things, Christ Pre-Eminent”Pastor Drew Hoekema“Hosanna!Blessed is hewho comes inname ofthe Lord!”the-John 12:13Sunday, April 9, 20179:30 AM Coffee & Prayer Time10:00 AM Morning Service11:15 AM Sunday School, Catechism11:30 AM Choir6:15 PM Community Lent Choir Practice HERE7:00 PM Lent Service HERE520 Wyoming Ave, PO Box 386, Platte SD 57369Phone: 605-337-3572Email: plattecrc@gmail.comWebsite: plattecrc.orgMission StatementTo Know Christ-as Savior and LordTo Be Like Christ-by Our Words and ActionsTo Share Christ-at Home and Throughout the World
April 9, 2017Morning Worship ServiceOrganist: Jan Van ZeeGod Gathers Us to Worship HimPreludeResponsive Call to Worship*Opening Songs of Praise: CH 300 All Glory, Laud and HonorCH 301 We Will Glorify*God’s Greeting*Welcome and Announcements*Mutual Greeting*Song of Praise: Shout to the LordWe Hear God’s Word and Confess Our Sins“Who Do You See?” based on Matthew 21Prayer of Confession & Words of Assurance*Song of Response: CH 302 Lamb of GodWe Bring God Prayer and GratitudeCongregational PrayerOffering: Dakota Christian SchoolAntiphonal Praise: Joseph and Luanna KuipersOffertory PrayerGod Speaks to Us by His WordPrayer for IlluminationScripture Reading: Matthew 21:12-17 (pg 1532)Sermon: “Do You Hear the Children?”Moment for Reflection & Prayer for ApplicationWe Are Sent Out in God’s Blessing*Psalm of Response: Lord, Our Lord, Your Glorious Name*Benediction*Doxology: CH 370 Rejoice, the Lord is King (vs 1,4)*Moment for Meditation*Postlude *Please rise as you are ableCH Celebration Hymnal (Red)PH Psalter Hymnal (Blue)
April 9, 20177:00 PM Combined Community Lenten ServiceLeading Worship: Rev. Drew HoekemaPreaching: Pastor Israel Vasek (Abundant Rock Church)GatheringPreludeCall to WorshipOpening Prayer*God’s GreetingProfessing*Songs of Praise*Profession of Faith: Apostle’s Creed*Song of ResponseLearningPrayer for IlluminationScripture Reading: John 3:16-18 (pg 1650)Sermon: "The Hurting Savior: Glorification"Prayer for ApplicationSharingPrayer of God’s PeopleOffering: Platte MinisterialOffertory PrayerSending*Song of Response: CH 320 Beneath the Cross of Jesus*Benediction*Choral Doxology: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross*Moment of Meditation*Postlude *Please rise as you are ableCH Celebration Hymnal (Red)PH Psalter Hymnal (Blue)Please join us after the service for fellowship and refreshments inthe Fellowship Hall.
Tonight, we continue our Community Lenten Services at 7:00PM HERE at Platte CRC, with the topic: “Glorification”presented by Rev. Israel Vasek. The Theme for this year: “TheHurting Savior”. Offerings will be for River Counseling withall checks made out to Platte Ministerial. Please stay after theservice for refreshments and fellowship. 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 12:13WELCOME!“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 whoworships here with sincere heart. May your worship begenuine and may He indeed be your King, too. We inviteeveryone to join us after the morning worship service forrefreshments and a time of fellowship.Children aged 3-5 meet your teachers in the Narthex duringthe offering this morning for Children’s Church.The cookies this morning are provided by Keith & HarriettSybesma in honor of their 40th Anniversary today. May theyhave many more years of blessings together!ABOUT OUR MESSAGESOn this Palm Sunday morning, we pause from looking at OldTestament wisdom to consider the first act recorded byMatthew after Jesus triumphantly enters into Jerusalem. Uponarriving, the religious leaders of the temple are indignant notonly at Jesus actions, but especially at the praises of childrendirected at him. Jesus has come as the true High Priest torestore worship for us, His people!
PRAYERS AND PRAISESPlease keep Clarence & Hennie Van Essen and their family inyour prayers as Hennie’s sister Dottie’s husband, Jack Wiersma,passed away in Michigan this past week.Last Sunday morning, Joann Kuipers fell after morningworship and broke two bones below her knee. She did notneed surgery, and was moved to swing bed later in the week.Ask God to grant her patience and strength for the discomfortand healing that is to come.Continue bringing God prayers for Rev. Willie Gesch, aformer minister of our congregation, as he suffered anapparent stroke this past week. Lift up his wife Kay and familyas he is cared for in Sioux Falls.OUR ANNOUNCEMENTSGood Friday: This coming Friday, we will be gathering forworship at 7:00 PM, hearing from God’s Word andcelebrating the sacrament of holy communion together.Next Sunday’s Easter Evening Service: We are invited toNew Holland CRC on next Sunday, April 16, at 7:00 PM.Pastor Drew Hoekema will preach. The offering will be forWorld Missions and nursery will be available. Please stay forrefreshments and fellowship after the service.Our church will host the 7:00 PM Evening Worship servicewith other area CRC’s on April 23. Rev. Julius Medenblik,president of Calvin Theological Seminary, will deliver themessage and you are invited to enjoy refreshments during atime of interaction about our denominational seminaryfollowing the service.Shepherding Calls: Our elders are looking for ways to betterconnect with you, and so be aware that over the next weeksand months your district elder will be making shepherdingphone calls to check in on how you and/or your family aredoing. Our goal is follow the Apostle Peter’s call: “Be shepherdsof God’s flock that is under your care” (1 Pet 5:2).
On Friday, May 26, you are invited to participate in a churchservice at Cornerstone Prison Church at the Penitentiary inSioux Falls. Both men and women are welcome, so if you areinterested, contact Elroy Kaemingk by May 7 so that theproper forms can be completed in time.AREA ANNOUNCEMENTSA DCS scrip order will be placed on Tuesday, April 11.Orders may be placed in Joan’s mailbox until Sunday eveningor brought to DCS by 8:30 AM on Tuesday. For those placingorders online using prestopay, please have orders placed byMonday night. Thanks for using this means to supportChristian education!The DCS Student Council and Chapel Committee would liketo invite everyone for the Easter Breakfast and Chapel onThursday, April 13 at 8:30 AM in the DCS gym. Acomplimentary breakfast consisting of Dutch Oven bakeryrolls, fruit, juice, and coffee will be served. This will befollowed by a special chapel. We hope to see you there!DCS is hosting the Minn-I-Kota Youth Dodgeball Tournament onWednesday, April 12 for grades 9-12! Get your youth groupand friends together for a night of fun and fellowship.Registration 6:30 PM. To register your team, contact SavannahFeenstra- email: savannahfeenstra@dakotachristian.net or call605-680-8764.From Inspiration Hills: Join us for an evening of Prayer &Praise @ 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 13! This is a free eventwhere we will worship and pray together for the area churchesand communities! Check out the schedule on the Bulletinboard for more activities.
NEW BOOKS IN LIBRARYAlthough it is a fiction book, Waves of Mercy written byLynn Austin, tells the story of Dutch immigrants who settledin the Holland, Michigan area during the 1890’s. With thehelp of Rev. Van Raalte the Reformed Dutch Christians leftthe persecution in the Netherlands and major obstacles andsettled in various communities in the United States. This storyfocuses the lives of those who settled at Holland, Michigan.Saving My Assassin by Virginia Prodan, is a true story of ayoung girl who lived during the brutal communist regime ofthe Romanian government during the 1980’s Virginia escapesafter being tortured, beaten and being placed under housearrest. Discover how this young woman realizes beyond ashadow of a doubt that nothing is impossible with God.ABOUT OUR OFFERINGSThis week, our offerings are for Dakota Christian School.“Dakota Christian School educates children and young peoplefrom the perspective of God’s Word, in the Holy Bible, in allsubjects. We emphasize God’s truth in all areas of life toequip students for service in our world today and tomorrow.” (fromdchs.net)Next week, our offerings are for Christian Reformed HomeMissions. Working through regional teams, Home Missionssupports a diverse group of church planters, pastors, campusministers, and others who are called to renew communitiestogether. (from crhm.org)ADVANCE NOTICES*Sun, Apr 16, 7:00 PM Easter Evening Combined Service @New Holland CRC*Sun, Apr 23, 7:00 PM Combined Service HERE–Calvin Seminary update*Sun, Apr 30, 9:00 AM 5th Sunday Breakfast*Sun, Apr 30, 11:15 AM LAST Sunday School
Church Calendar for This WeekMonday-8:30 AM Women’s Bible Study– The Syrophoenician WomanWednesday-6:30 & 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Studies-9:30 AM Coffee Break—John Pt 2, Lesson 12 followed by LuncheonFriday-7:00 PM Good Friday ServiceThis Week– Sunday, April 9, 2017Offerings: Dakota Christian SchoolToddler Church: Kim LieuwenNursing Home Visitors: Marion & Marie KuipersLetters to Kevin Burma: Henry & Barb BuitenbosValet Attendants: Vic Bultsma, Brent VeurinkSound System: Larry Hansum Projection: Jeremy BultsmaNursery: Kristi Pheifer, Cameron SybesmaGreeters/Coffee: Wilmer Niewenhuis, Randy PheiferGood Friday, April 14, 2017Sound System: Larry Hansum Projection: Ken OverwegNext Week– Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017Offerings: Christian Reformed Home MissionsToddler Church: Abby BuitenbosNursing Home Visitors: Gary & Marsha Vanden BosLetters to Kevin Burma: Cleo & Kathy BultsmaValet Attendants: Ryan Van Zee, Randy PheiferSound System: Duane Meyerink Projection: Ken OverwegNursery: Karla Overweg, Sonya HansumGreeters/Coffee: Merle Meyerink, Curt PheiferPray for Our FellowshipSunday– Missionaries: LaVeryl & Max Voss (Danika, Braden,Mikayla) Wycliffe– Papua, New GuineaMonday– Special Grace: Jennie Bultsma, Marie KokTuesday: Randy, Nancy, Kamilla & Karleah PheiferWednesday: Leon & Verna Sprik, Eric Van ZeeThursday: Clarence & Hennie Van Essen, Pat WesterhuisFriday: Alfred & Alice Van Zee, Craig BoltjesSaturday: Delmer & Ruth Vanden Bos, John Buitenbos
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 an
