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, July 23, 2017 9:30 AM Coffee & Prayer Time

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

7:00 PM Evening Worship Service

Reformation Pillars #4:

“Grace Alone”

July 23, 2017

Morning Worship Service organist: Jan Van Zee

God Gathers Us to Worship Him

Prelude

Responsive Call to Worship: Ephesians 1:3-8

*God’s Greeting

*Mutual Greeting

*Opening Psalm of Praise: O Come, My Soul, Sing Praise to God (vs 1-3)

We Hear God’s Will and Confess Our Sins

Call to Confession

Song of Confession: Grace Alone

Words of Assurance

We Bring God Prayer and Gratitude

*Song of Confidence: CH 344 Grace Greater Than Our Sin

Congregational Prayer

Offering: Dakota Christian School

Offertory Prayer

God Speaks to Us by His Word

Prayer for Illumination

Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 9:1-6 (pg 288)

New Testament Reading: Romans 3:21-26 (pg 1750)

Sermon: Reformation Pillars [4] - “Grace Alone”

Moment for Reflection

Prayer for Application

We Are Sent Out in God’s Blessing

*Song of Response: CH 343 Amazing Grace

*Benediction

*Doxology: Reformation Hymn

*Moment for Meditation

*Postlude

July 23, 2017

Evening Worship Service organist: Jan Van Zee

Gathering

Prelude

Call to Worship

Opening Prayer

*God’s Greeting

Professing

*Song of Praise: PH 57 Ye Righteous, in the Lord Rejoice (vs 1-4)

*Profession of Faith: Colossians 1

*Response: Before the Throne of God Above

Learning

Confessional Teaching: HC Lord’s Day 26 (PH pp. 33)

Prayer for Illumination

Old Testament Reading: Leviticus 16 (pg 180)

New Testament Reading: Hebrews 9:1-15 (pg 1871)

Sermon Title: “A New Way to Clean”

Prayer for Application

Song of Response: PH #492 Glory Be to the Father

Sharing

Prayers of God’s People

Offering: Dakota Christian School

Offertory Song: CH #305 Jesus Paid It All

Offertory Prayer

Sending

*Benediction

*Doxology: CH #337 Nothing but the Blood

*Moment of Meditation

*Postlude

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Please rise as you are able

CH= Celebration Hymnal (Red) PH= Psalter Hymnal (Blue)

"Praise the Lord. I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart in

the company of the upright, in the congregation."

Psalm 111:1

WELCOME: This is the day the Lord has made. Let us

rejoice and be glad in it. To everyone worshipping with us on

this Lord’s Day, we extend a hearty welcome. May the Lord

richly bless us as we worship and fellowship together and may

His name be praised. Please join us for fellowship and

refreshments after our morning service.

Children aged 3-5 meet your teachers in the foyer during the

offering this morning for Children’s Church.

TODAY’S PASTORS AND MESSAGES

This Lord’s Day, our messages both focus on the

extravagant grace of God in Jesus Christ.

This morning, we visit the fourth of our “Reformation

Pillars,” Grace Alone. Have you ever been in a position

where you expect the worst and get the best? This is the

feeling of receiving grace, and it only scratches the surface of

the grace offered in a classic salvation text, Romans 3:21-26.

Next Sunday morning, we will celebrate the baptism of one

of our covenant children, and so this evening, it is fitting that

we examine God’s grace portrayed in baptism. Throughout

the Bible, God’s people have needed a cleansing from sin,

and the sprinkling of baptism portrays the sprinkling of

Christ’s blood, which is “A New Way to Clean.”

PRAYERS AND PRAISES

Next Sunday morning, Michael and Abby Buitenbos will be

presenting their baby daughter, Laney Carol, to receive the

sacrament of baptism, marking her as one of our covenant

children. Let us rejoice together in the gift of new life and

our commitment to make disciples of the next generation!

Viola Vander Tuin passed away this Thursday morning in

Mitchell. The funeral will be tomorrow, July 24, at 10:30 AM

here at Platte CRC. Please pray that in the coming weeks and

months, her family might be able to grieve as those who have

hope, and to cling to our Sovereign Father who upholds with

His strong right hand (Ps 63:8). [Care Group #3]

Marie Kok moved permanently to the Care Center this past

Thursday. Please pray for a reduction in her pain, and that she

adjusts well to her new setting.

Update from former pastor, Willie Gesch: Willie is doing

well. The double vision is gone. The main thing right now is some

light-headedness which is a circulation problem. Yes, he is definitely

on a blood thinner. We will be seeing one more doctor the end of the

month. We come and go as we did before, only with me doing the

driving. We treasure each day God gives us together and are thankful

for your continued prayers and concern. God has blessed us through

you and so many others. Love in Him, Kay – for Willie, too!

Are you willing to PRAY? Prayer Partners are still needed

for several participants of the Discipleship Training School

going on right now in Mozambique. Please pick up a prayer

partner picture from the west credenza in the Narthex.

OUR ANNOUNCEMENTS

Fun and Fellowship is hosting a church picnic on Thursday,

July 27 at 6:30 PM. We will be eating indoors, so don't worry

about the heat or flies. Meat and chips will be provided. Please

bring along a salad, desert, or munchies to add to our

meal. Also, bring along outdoor games or board games to

enjoy after we eat. The children are welcome to head to the

pool. Fun and Fellowship will pay for children to get into the

pool if they do not have a pool pass. Any questions, talk to

Corinne 680-4087.

Next Sunday, July 30, you are invited to join the church

family for a Fellowship Breakfast starting at 9:00 AM. [Care

Group #2]

AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS

Kingdom Boundaries Prison Aftercare will be hosting a

mini-festival celebrating 4 years of walking alongside men

as they re-enter society after serving time in the SD prison

system. You are invited to join them on Saturday, July 29

from 4-8 PM at New Day Church, 27365 472nd Ave,

Harrisburg, SD. For more information, see the flyer on the

bulletin board.

New Hope Christian Camp is hosting “Camp Good News”

from Monday, August 7—Friday, August 11 (note date!) for

kids going into 1st-8th grades. There are spots for 30 overnight

campers, and day campers are welcome. Kids– see the flyer in

your church mailbox. There are more flyers on the bulletin

board.

There will be a group from South Dakota going to Guatemala

with Living Water Teaching for the Shoe Box Distribu-

tion December 1-10. If you are interested or have any ques-

tions contact Renae Timmermans: 605-946-5141 or email:

aarontimmermans@hotmail.com.

ABOUT OUR OFFERINGS

This week, our 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 tomor-

row.” (from dchs.net)

Next week, our offerings are for our church’s Improvement

Fund.

ADVANCE NOTICES

*Sun, Jul 30, 9:00 AM Fellowship Breakfast [Care Gp #2]

*Tue, Aug 1, 7:00 PM Deacon Mtg

*Tue, Aug 1, 8:00 PM Council Mtg

*Sun, Aug 6, 10:00 AM Communion Service

*Sat, Aug 19, 10:00 AM Bridal Shower for Jordan Wells

(Wendell Kuipers)

*Sat, Aug 26, 9:30 AM Bridal Shower for Taryn Vander Pol

(Jon Hoeksema)

[FYI- Care Group #4 is in line for the next activity]

Church Calendar for This Week Monday -10:30 AM Funeral for Viola Vander Tuin Wednesday -6:30 & 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Studies

This Week– Sunday, July 23, 2017 Offerings: Dakota Christian School Toddler Church: Keri Bultsma Nursing Home Visitors: Ramona Dykstra Letters to Kevin Burma: Wilmer & Joan Niewenhuis Valet Attendant: Ryan Van Zee Ushers: Michael Buitenbos, Roland Bultsma, Sawyer DeGroot Sound System: Brady Kok Projection: Jeremy Bultsma Nursery: Jan Hansum, Kalee Dykshorn Greet/Coffee: Henry Buitenbos, Cleo Bultsma

Next Week– Sunday, July 30, 2017 Offerings: Improvement Fund Toddler Church: Kim Lieuwen Nursing Home Visitors: Mike & Kris Kuipers Letters to Kevin Burma: Kris & Molly Sybesma Valet Attendant: Brent Veurink Ushers: Vic Bultsma, Rylan Dyk, Dennis Hansum Sound System: Duane Meyerink Projection: Chase Pheifer Nursery: Judy Hansum, Alyssa Middendorp Greet/Coffee: Jim Buitenbos, Jeremy Bultsma

Pray for Our Fellowship Sunday– Missionaries: Victor & Lori Selemani (Victoria, Clara, Joshua, David & Mikayla) YWAM– Mozambique, Africa Monday– Special Grace: Leona Van Dusseldorp, Ann Vander Pol Tuesday: Chris, Jodi, Triniti & Lauryn Kuipers Wednesday: Alfred & Alice Van Zee, Gene & Sheryl Brondsema Thursday: Gary & Marsha Vanden Bos, Jeremy & Keri Bultsma Friday: Brent & Pam Veurink, Lydia Hansum Saturday: Tony & Rozella Baan Hofman, Jessica Kaemingk