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Christian Reformed Church of Pease
Pastor Michael Ten Haken
January 31, 2021 ~ 9:30 A.M.
Christian Reformed Church of Pease
Pastor Michael Ten Haken
January 31, 2021
We Enter God’s Presence Call to Worship
Opening Song: “O Worship the King” Welcome and God’s Greeting
Song of Praise: “Forever” Confession and Assurance
Song of Response: “Living Hope” Announcements and Intercessory Prayer
We Hear God’s Word
Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-46 Message: “The Lord, He is God”
Prayer of Application Song of Application: “Jesus, Messiah”
We Depart With God’s Blessing Parting Blessing
Parting Song: “O God, You Are My God”
Sermon Notes
Today, Pastor Michael continues with his series on Sunday School Stories Revisited with a look at 1 Kings 18:16-46—Elijah and the prophets of Baal.
Next week, we will be in the fiery furnace of Daniel 3.
Our Congregational Meeting will take place tomorrow, February 1, at 6:30 p.m. we will hear updates from several people as well as vote for new elders and deacons. The meeting will also be livestreamed if you are not able to or comfortable with attending. You may submit questions or comments to Council President, Steve Hubers, ahead of time. We will do our best to address your
questions at the meeting. A link to join the meeting will be sent via email Monday morning. The outgoing elders are: Bob Van De Riet, Merlin Koppendrayer, and Dennis Kiel; the outgoing deacons are: Jan Pearson, Don Moorlag, and Judy Vander Linden. Thank you all for your service. Absentee ballots for new office bearers are available for you in the church office and need to be submitted by 6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 1. Nominees for deacon are: Char Burklund, Char De Kraker, Jennifer Elton, Jayne Kiel, Sandy Meixell, Pauline Pap, Lois Roelofs, Peggy Swenson, Paul Totzke, and Brian Van Zee. The nominees for elder are: Trudy Ash, Amy Boldt, Alan Byker, Terry Kragt, and Lois Ritzema. As the number of Coronavirus cases continue to trend downward in our area, the Administrative Team has made the decision to offer a coffee and fellowship time after the worship service on Sunday mornings starting next Sunday, February 7. Tables will be properly distanced in the Fellowship Hall and pots of coffee and cups will be placed on each table. Please keep your masks on until you are seated and then enjoy your coffee! Also beginning next Sunday, we will be offering a joint Children’s Worship time during our morning worship service. Children are not required to wear a mask, and all leaders and helpers will be following safety precautions.
SERVE Update – Unfortunately, our SERVE trip to Whitinsville, MA has been cancelled. Due to COVID travel restrictions, the organization that runs SERVE thought it best to cancel the event. Our youth leadership team is meeting to discuss what we can do this summer in lieu of the trip for those 15 high school students that were signed up. The deacons gratefully acknowledge the following receipts from January 24:
General Fund– $2,164.00 and The 125 Campaign-$1,088.00 The second offering for today, January 31 is being taken for the
Upstairs Remodel Project.
The second offering schedule for February is as follows: 2/7—Community Christian School
2/14—Benevolent Fund 2/21—Partners in Education (Community Christian School)
2/28—125 Campaign
Our Church Family
We wish a very happy birthday to: Alan Kragt, celebrating 86 years on Friday, February 5. John Santema, celebrating 80 years on Saturday, February 6 We continue to be in prayer for Tyler Gunnufson, who is spending the next several weeks in Rochester to undergo radiation treatments at the Mayo Clinic. If anyone would like to send him a note of encouragement, you may do so at: Tyler Gunnufson c/o Staybridge Suites Room 411 2350 Commerce Dr. NW Rochester, MN 55901 We also continue to remember Bob Van De Riet and the several others in our congregation who are being treated for and recovering from cancer. “Thank you for your loving care of mom; the phone calls, notes, bulletins and cards. We really appreciate Pastor Michael so much as well. She celebrated her 90th birthday in heaven this week! Praise the Lord!” ~The family of Joanne Ruis
“On behalf of the SERVE students, I would like to say thank you for supporting our Heggie’s fundraiser. This congregation continues to be overwhelmingly supportive of our youth group, and we greatly appreciate that. With the student’s individual sales and the sales from our congregation, we sold over 400 pizzas and raised over $3,000! Thank you for your generous support.” ~Dylan Moorlag “Thank you Pastor Michael and our church staff for all the ways you have made the pandemic a little more tolerable with all your gifts, candy, smiles, and the joy you deliver them with. Thanks to everyone for your cards, prayers and calls when my sister Leona passed away. BIG thanks for the many Christmas cards with letters, family pictures and written greetings, as well as the get well cards and phone calls. Praise to God for our wonderful church family! He has given us to be with each other through good times and hard times. What a blessing!” ~Sylvia Timmer
“Thank you for all the prayers for me over the last 4.5 years. Thank you for all the cards and notes to me. Thank you for the goodies given to me at Christmas. Thank you again for all of your love and cards. Thank you, Pastor, for your encouraging words every Sunday. I enjoy listening to the service with Sylvia and Rosie.” ~Sharon Minks
At-home Faith Formation Tip - The Practice of Engaging Scripture: Retelling Bible stories together helps those stories “stick,” especially for kids. Check out the one-page resource 5 Ways to Retell a Bible Story with Kids (tinyurl.com/5WaysRetell) for ideas. (For more on faith practices from Faith Formation Ministries, visit: crcna.org/FaithFormation/Practices.)
Community Christian School in Pease is now
accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year. CCS offers Eagle’s Nest Preschool (2 days a week), a program specifically geared for children ages 3 & 4. Pre-Kindergarten (3 days a week, a program designed for children ages 4 & 5. CCS offers all day every day
Kindergarten, elementary grades 1-4 and middle school grades 5-8. For more information, please take a look at our frequently updated website: www.ccspease.com, or contact Amy Banks at 320-369-4239 or [email protected] to acquire more information.
Advance Notice Monday, February 8—Elder and Deacon teams meet at 6:30 p.m., and the
full Council meets at 7:30 p.m.
Calendar for the Week
Sunday, January 31
9:30 a.m. Morning Worship Monday, February 1
6:30 p.m. Congregational Meeting Wednesday, February 3
6:30 p.m. REC Jr. 7:45 p.m. REC
Opportunities To Serve
Sound Board Today, January 31: Ryan Swanson Next Sunday, February 7: Bernie Boldt
Media Today, January 31: Anita Hubers Next Sunday, February 7: Stacy Patten
Livestream Today, January 31: Dylan Moorlag Next Sunday, February 7: Dylan Moorlag Greeters Today, January 31:
East Entrance: Dick Ritzema West Entrance: Lois Ritzema Next Sunday, February 7:
East Entrance: Dennis Beier West Entrance: Marian Beier Ushers Today, January 31:
East: Ron Homstad West: Morris Droogsma Center: Bonnie Homstad Next Sunday, February 7:
East: Terry Kragt West: Den Kiel Center: Sharry Kragt Children’s Worship Next Sunday, Feb. 7: The Sower~ Matthew 13:3-8 Leader: Jenny Santema Greeter: Kaaler Hoyez Nursery Next Sunday, February 7:
Leaders: Christina Moorlag, Jim Santema Helpers: Logan Ash, Sydney Haliburton
Christian Reformed Church of Pease
117 West Main St. ~ Pease, MN 56363
320-369-4228 ~ www.peasecrc.org
Prayer Line: 320-369-4225 or 1-855-369-4228
Radio Broadcast: WQPM 1300-AM or 107.5 FM
Guidelines for Pease CRC’s Resumption of Corporate Worship
As we welcome you back to in-person worship, and in an effort to love our
neighbor, your adherence to the following guidelines is appreciated!
We are happy to have you back!
Social distancing of at least 6 feet between people or families not of the
same household is required.
Mask wearing is required.
Do not touch or open hymn books or Bibles. Everything you need to
worship will be on the screen, or you may bring your own.
Greeters will be opening the entrance doors for you.
Hand sanitizer will be available at both entrances, and you are
encouraged to use it.
You must allow ushers to seat and dismiss you in the sanctuary.
PLEASE DO NOT SEAT YOURSELF.
You must proceed immediately to the sanctuary to be seated when you
enter the building, and proceed outdoors immediately after you are
dismissed.
Offering plates will be available on tables in the back of church for you
to place your offerings.
Families with children 2nd grade and younger will be allowed to gather
in the Fellowship Hall, where you may still participate in the service.
Activities will be provided for your kids, or you can bring your own.
Nursery, Little Lambs, and Worship Center are currently unavailable.
