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Peace Reformed Church News, March 4, 2010

Vol VIII – No 9

 

Sunday, March 7, 2010

             9:15 am – Worship – Pastor Bob Rook                                                                     

                                    Scripture: Acts 8: 26-35

      Theme: Why Is the Bible So Hard To Read?

 Sunday School – Bible Point: Keep following God even when it’s hard. Bible Story: Apostles defend their faith.  Key Verse:  Consider it joy whenever you face trials, because the testing of your faith develops perseverance.  James 1:2-3

Youth Group: - 5PM - Speaker: Bruce Held -  Bruce is a teacher in the Hinton school district.  He will be talking about his career and sharing how being a Christian affects his everyday work life.  Vander Plaats will provide snack. 

Sunday, March 14, 2010

        9:15 am – WorshipPastor Bob Rook

                                    Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

      Theme: Why would God Be Interested In Me?

 

Sunday School –Key Verse: Consider it joy whenever you face trials, because the testing of your faith develops perseverance.  James 1:2-3

Youth Group: -  March 14: Time TBD - Play in the snow!  Hosted at Eldridges.  Come ready to   snowmobile and more!! (Weather permitting: Alternate plans TBA) 

Read through the bible

Readings for week seven:

March 4   Numbers 31-33

                 Mark 9:1-29

March 5   Numbers 34-36

                Mark 9:30-50

March 6   Deuteronomy 1-2

                Mark 10:1-31

March 7   Deuteronomy 3-4

                Mark 10:32-52

March 8   Deuteronomy 5-7

                Mark 11:1-18

March 9   Deuteronomy 8-10

                Mark 11:19-33

March 10 Deuteronomy 11-13

                Mark 12:1-27

Questions for this week: Questions for this week:  What was Moses' sin when he struck the rock 2 times as the people looked on? (Num. 20:11 vs. Ex. 17:6)  What does this mean for present-day believers?  What did Jesus mean by his remark:  "Watch out for the yeast (or leaven) of the Pharisees and of Herod" and how does this apply to us?

Bonus: Attend the Read Through the Bible in One Year (RBY) discussion group on Sunday after the service. Just come into the Red Room for a casual talk about the verses, concepts, or stories that made an impression on you. If you have questions or comments that you want considered at these weekly sessions, just drop them anonymously into the RBY jar in the narthex. Pick up an “Our Daily Bread” devotional in the narthex. RBY readings appear in each day’s reading.

If you seek [wisdom] as silver, and search for her as hidden treasures; then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. Proverbs 2:4-5

ATTENTION SUNDAY SCHOOL PARENTS:  The Kool Kids Choir will be singing Palm Sunday, March 28.  Please have your child/children at church NO LATER than 8:45 AM.  Also, the 4th - 8th grade SS students will be singing with the adult choir on Palm Sunday and they too need to be at church on Palm Sunday NO LATER than 8:45 AM.  Please make every attempt to have your child/children at practice every Sunday in order to learn the songs.  For the month of March please have the Pre-K through 3rd graders go directly to their Sunday school rooms following worship and the 4th - 8th graders come downstairs immediately to practice music.  Once they are done I will practice with the younger children.  Your cooperation is greatly appreciated! 

YOUTH GROUP FUND RAISER:  Peace Reformed Church T-shirts, Sweatshirts & Tote Bags can be ordered from Shawna VanderPlaats at any time.  The prices range from $10-$27 for the t-shirts and sweatshirts and $5 for the tote bag.  75% of the proceeds will go towards the Building Fund and 25% will go towards the Youth Group Fund.  If you have something ordered you can contact Shawna at 712-560-5895 or email her at svplaats@yahoo.com.    Grahams Printing is doing the printing. 

Oh Snow!  If you are willing to help with snow removal at St. Mark, please sign up on the bulletin board in the foyer.  You will be responsible for a week which starts on Monday and goes through the following Sunday.  Please remember we are guests of St. Mark and this is one way we can help show our appreciation.  Thanks.

MISSION MOMENT The Peace Visitation Team, a part of the Mission Team, is interested in extending hospitality to visitors to our church. In an effort to share the peace, and love of Jesus Christ, members of the seven -member team make friendly visits to homes of those who have shown an interest in our church. Kathy Schroer visits those in the north, Larry Hendricks and Priscilla Peacock visit those in the Morningside area, and Carole Johnston visits those in Sergeant Bluff and points south. Shirley Mobley provides names, and Sharon Hendricks provides small gifts for the visits. Eventually the team hopes to open a welcome center in the Red Room. Anyone interested in helping with the welcome center or desiring to visit is certainly welcome. Contact Carole Johnston for details.   

STOP, DROP & PRAY: MONDAYS AT 8:00 a.m., Stop, Drop (to your knees) and Pray for our congregation as we go through the process of building a facility.  On Monday, March 8,  pray for Liz Lawrence who is a facilitators for the Peace Pod project.

INTERIM LEADERSHIP TEAM meetings are monthly at 5:30 pm.  The next meeting is March 17, at St. Mark.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  

PEACE PRAYER TIME:   If you have a problem, prayer is the answer. Anyone in the congregation is welcome to attend the prayer time at 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. in the youth room every Sunday morning. Prayers are silent or spoken. You may attend once, whenever needed, or as a regular member. If you have a prayer request, place a note in the Peace mail box near the nursery.

GOSPEL MISSION SERVICE:  Peace members conduct the service at the Gospel Mission, 500 Bluff Street, every other Sunday at 11:00 am.  You are welcome to join.  More smiles & love are needed. The next service will be Sunday, March 21.

The Domestics Quilting Group meets at St. Mark every Tuesday at 1:00 and work through the afternoon.  If there are women who would like to work after dinner we will stay longer.  Contact Kathy Dekker, 277-8248 if you wish to work in the evening.  All women are welcome.

Chancel Choir meets Wednesday evenings at 7:00 at St. Mark.  New members are always welcome!

Praise Team meets Thursday evenings at 6:30 at St. Mark. New members are always welcome!

LADIES MONTHLY LUNCHEON:  All ladies are invited to meet monthly for lunch. It will be held the third Thursday of each month. Meet us at Charlie’s to share food and friendship with other women from Peace.  The next luncheon will be March 18 at 12:00. Charlie’s features a buffet including soup, salad, and make your own sandwich so serving will be faster for those on a limited time schedule.  Hope to see you there and bring a friend!  

PEACE MEN!    The last Friday of every month at 11:30 you are invited to join us at Buffalo Alice for a pizza, salad, pasta & soup buffet.  The cost is around $7.50 and includes buffet and soda.  Come when you can and leave when you must.  Everyone is invited and bring a friend.  There is plenty of food and room. The next lunch will be March 26.

CALENDAR:         

March 9 – 1:00 pm – Domestics

March 10 – 7:00 pm – Chancel Choir

March 16 – Beth Moore Bible Study at Marla Moore’s home – please note the change of date

March 17 – 5:30 pm – Interim Leadership Team meeting

Greeters for March

March 7 –

March 14 - Tom & Stacy Daschel

March 21 - Jim & Kathy Dekker

March 28-

Nursery for March

March 7 - Niki Freissen

March 14 - Tonya Hansen

March 21 - Melanie Jacobsen

March 28- Sherry King

Ushers for March - Brian & Deb Mastbergen

Worship Leaders for March

March 7 - Kathy Hibma

March14 - Brian Mastbergen

March 21 - Cindy Schubert

March 28 - Stan Simpson

 

If the above date does not work for you please switch with someone and let Holli Rook know so the correct name can be printed in the bulletin. Holli can be contacted at rrookfam@longlines.com

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK:

March 4 – Dennis Anfinson, Sharon Hendricks, Taylor Rook, Karen Scaletta

March 6 – Jon Friessen, Brad Lewis

March 7 – Emily Pittenger

March 8 – Bruce Held

March 10 – Brooke Bleeker, Bryce Van Peursem

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK:                  

March 8 – Larry and Sharon Hendricks

The 2010 Census: Coming Soon: As the 2010 Census approaches, each of our households will receive a form. Since the census has such an impact on the communities in which all of us live and work, our organization has partnered with the U.S. Census Bureau to encourage participation.  As mandated by the U.S. Constitution, every person living in the United States must be counted – both citizens and noncitizens.  Data from this national count help determine key funding and government representation decisions.  Please complete and mail back your form and encourage your family, friends and neighbors to do the same.  For more information, visit www.2010census.gov