MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
January 24, 2021 9:30 A.M.
Organ Prelude……………………………….. Seek Ye First……………… Andrea Van Waardhuizen
As the Deer
God of Grace
OPENING AND GREETING
Welcome and Announcements……………………………………………………. Pastor Paul Bradford
Call to Worship………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
*Opening Prayer………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
PRAISE TO GOD
*Sing………………………………. God of Grace and God of Glory………. Celebration #435:1,4
led by Worship Team
*Sing…………………………… Holy Spirit (You Are Welcome Here)…………………………………….
*Sing……………………………………………. Forever Reign…………………………………………………….
Short Stories…………………… “Trying to Make a Difference”…………………. Brent Pierson
Congregational Prayer, concluding with The Lord’s Prayer………………………………………….
Sing……………………………………….. Think on These Things…………. led by Georgia De Vries
GOD’S WORD
Scripture, read by Bryan and Carolyn Harthoorn………………………….. 2 Corinthians 10:3-6, Philippians 4:8-9, Proverbs 4:23
Pew Bibles – pages 1804; 1830; 990
Sermon………………………………………….. “Thoughts”………………………………………………………
Series: Little things that make a BIG difference
Prayer………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
RESPONSE TO GOD’S WORD
*Sing……………………………………… Think on These Things………………………………………………
*Blessing…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Offering, as you leave……………………………………………………………………….. Ministry Shares
*Postlude…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
* = Please stand if able.
OFFERINGS: January 24: Ministry Shares; January 31: General Fund
TODAY: Men’s Ensemble rehearsal immediately after worship until 11:30 a.m., to sing next Sunday, Jan. 31. All men invited!
Church School meets from 10:45-11:05 today.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY: We extend our Christian sympathies to the family of Ron Kramer who passed away on January 14. May God comfort his family with the hope of eternal life in Jesus our Lord.
“Dear Pella II, It was good to hear from many of you through your annual Christmas cards. Knowing others are praying for you is such a terrific encouragement. We also want to thank you for your recent financial gift. Your church has been such a blessing to our family and our Wycliffe ministry. Last week we received Tia’s passport and have filed paperwork with our quarantine plan which is required for admission into Papua New Guinea. Once we receive this permission, we can purchase tickets. Please pray for all the permissions and flights to align so we can return to PNG during this continued time of Covid. We pray that God will bless your congregation as you live for him during 2021. In Christ, Doug, Benita, and Tia Le Mahieu”
“Please let the church know that I hope they are all doing well and I really miss attending there. I’m praying for the new church building and all your families as well!” Katie Escoto
MONDAY: The all-church prayer meeting will be held online from 6:30-7:30 p.m. via Zoom. We invite all to join us to pray for the ministries and outreach of our congregation, and to pray for our community and nation. To join the prayer meeting, go online to: bit.ly/CornerstonePrayer. You can also join by phone. Dial 312-626-6799 and then enter the Meeting ID: 837 4073 2269 and Passcode: 316.
WEDNESDAY: Christian Fellowship Hour will meet at 1:30 p.m.
Kingdom Kids will meet from 5:45-6:50 p.m.
GEMS will meet from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Cadets will meet from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Adult Choir will meet from 7:15-8:15 p.m.
THURSDAY: Discover Life Group will meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
NEXT WEEK: there will be no church school on the 31st
PICTURES NEEDED: The Implementation Team is working on content for the new website and is asking for any pictures of church activities within the last two years that could potentially be used. If you have any pictures to share, please send them to info@pella2crc.org TODAY.
LIVE VIDEO: During this morning’s service a live video with audio of the service is projected on a large screen TV in the Fellowship Hall in the basement for parents or others who need to leave during the service. Restrooms are available downstairs. Our services are also live streamed and recorded each Sunday on YouTube, bit.ly/Pella2.
OFFERING: Our offering today will go to the “Ministry Shares”. Our offering January 31 will go to “General 
Fund”. Undesignated cash or check offerings go towards the mission or organization of the week. If you desire to contribute to Second Christian Reformed Church and its ministries, simply write “Pella 2” on the memo line of your check. You can also give online by scanning the QR code to the right or by going online to pella2crc.breezechms.com/give/online.
For those not in attendance for any reason, the below options will remain available:
- Online – By logging into Breeze and clicking “Give Now” any member can donate through ACH transfer or Credit/Debit Card.
- Mail – Checks may be mailed to the church (Second Christian Reformed Church, 609 East 1st St., Pella, IA 50219). Please indicate “Attention Deacons” on the envelope.
- Drop Off – Donations may be dropped off in the slot in the deacon door at the base of the NW stairs. The door on the southwest side of the church is planned to be open during office hours. Feel free to call ahead (628-2966) to make sure the door is unlocked.
Pinewood Derby Cars: The church’s annual pinewood derby car race will be on March 10th at the PC Grade School. There will be 3 divisions; Cadets, GEMS, and Open (any age). Cars will be judged on appearance and speed. Please contact Jon Yoder if you would like a car kit to enter into the Open division.
Pella Faith CRC is offering a Sunday evening class entitled; “What happens after death?” This six week class will cover topics such as a biblical view of the present heaven and the new heaven and new earth to come, hell, death and dying and the second coming of Jesus. Led by Pastor Dale Slings, it will be a teaching/discussion format beginning Feb. 7th at 6:00 PM. We will maintain safe church practices. All are welcome. Please register by email; Pastor@faithcrcpella.org
Pella Food Shelf is looking for volunteers for (1) Walmart pick-up on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 1:00-3:00 p.m. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more. Best to have a partner. (2) help at the Shelf with clients sacking food, registration or some other tasks on Tuesday mornings 7:45-9:30. Call them at 780-1779 if you are interested in helping with either of these.
ADVANCE NOTICES
Homecoming Week at PCHS is set for January 25-29. Each day that week the students will be wearing attire appropriate for that day’s theme. At 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 29, the afternoon activities begin with a chapel followed by competitions in the gymnasium that will conclude with the presentation of the homecoming court. The boys and girls basketball teams will be hosting Grinnell that evening. The JV girls game will start at 4:45 p.m. followed by the varsity girls at 6:15 p.m. and the varsity boys game to follow at 7:45 p.m. Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions and limited seating, we will not be allowing outside guests to attend the Friday afternoon events. All homecoming events will be Live Streamed on our PCHS Youtube Channel.
DESSERT DASH: 818 Forward With Faith would like to invite you to their annual Dessert Dash on February 12. This event will be held at Pella Christian High School with all proceeds for this year’s event going toward the construction of a women’s home at 306 Columbus. Doors will open at 6:00p.m. with punch and appetizers served. We are thrilled to share that Jennifer Diers will be the speaker for this event. Jen serves as an associate professor and chair of the Education Department at Central College. Following a trip to Sierra Leone, Africa, Doug and Jen began a journey in adoption, special needs, and saying YES to Christ. They have eight children, Kobe-21, Luke-19, Esther – 19 Faith- 18, Sarah – 16, Emmanuel – 14, Lucy -13, and Grace – 11. Three of their girls have major medical needs. Please RSVP to this event on our website at www.forwardwithfaith.org under “Upcoming Events” or email us at contact@forwardwithfaith.org with names and how many will attend. We look forward to seeing you there! Thanks for your support!
