MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
February 7, 2021 9:30 A.M.
Prelude…………………………….. O God, Our Help in Ages Past…………………………………………
The Solid Rock; How Firm a Foundation/Firm Foundation
OPENING AND GREETING
Welcome and Announcements…………………………………………………………………………………….
Call to Worship………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
*Opening Prayer………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
PRAISE TO GOD
*Sing…………………………………… Christ Is Our Cornerstone……………………………………………
*Sing……………………………………. Hallelujah for the Cross……………………………………………..
Congregational Prayer………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Sing…………………………… Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)…………………………………..
GOD’S WORD
Scripture……………………………………. Deuteronomy 32:7; Isaiah 43:18-19; Matthew 13:52
Pew Bibles – pages
Sermon………………………………… “The Old and the New!”……………………………………………
Series: Christ Our Cornerstone
Prayer………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
RESPONSE TO GOD’S WORD
*Sing…………………………………………… In Christ Alone……………………………………………………
*Affirmation of Faith……………… “The Apostles’ Creed”………………………………………………
Communion……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
*Sing…………………………………………… In Christ Alone……………………………………………………
*Blessing…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Offering, as you leave……………………………………………………….. Rehoboth Christian School
*Postlude ……………………………………. The Solid Rock…………………………………………………….
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Pastor: Paul Bradford; Organist: Joyce Boender
Worship Team
* = Please stand if able.
OFFERINGS: February 14: World Renew; February 21: Christian Education Fund
NURSERY: Today: Arlys Veenstra, Katie Magnussen; February 14: Melissa Tukker, Emily Boender
TODAY: This morning we look forward to partaking of the Lord’s Supper. We joyfully anticipate receiving the benefits of Christ’s salvation as we receive the bread and cup in faith. If you have put your faith in Jesus as your Lord and Savior, and are seeking to faithfully follow Him, you are welcome to join us at the table.
There will be a Council Chat following the morning service.
Church School will meet from 10:45-11:05 a.m.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY: We wish a happy birthday to John Van Woerkom who will celebrate his 90th birthday on February 8, and pray for God’s continued blessings.
“We really enjoyed the phone calls, cards, e-mails and congratulations we received for our 65th Anniversary. God has blessed us. All of you have been a blessing to us and may God bless you.” – Elmer and Darlene Kloosterman
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: The Discovery Life Group will meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
BABY GIFTS: There is a table located at the entrance for anyone who wishes to bring a baby gift to welcome Bennett Thomas Yoder, son of Jon and Nicole Yoder, born January 23. – Sponsored by the Quilting Small Group
PRAYER MEETINGS POSTPONED: Due to our inability to gather in person, we are postponing our twice monthly Monday prayer meetings for a couple of months. We will restart in the not too distant future, prayer is a high value for us. We have tried using Zoom, but that was challenging and attendance was poor. We’ll let you know when we’re able to restart in person.
FROM THE COUNCIL: At his request, the membership of Mason Wichhart has been transferred to the First Reformed Church in Sully. We wish him God’s richest blessings in his new church home.
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.
CHURCH DIRECTORY LISTING CHANGES: If changes need to be made in your listing in the church directory, please write them in the directory placed on a table at the bottom of the steps or the one in the Fellowship Hall OR in the online directory. You can also leave a message at the office (628-2966) or email secretary@pella2crc.org. Please make these changes by February 23. Thank you!
OFFERING: Our offering today will go to the “Rehoboth Christian School”. Our offering February 14 will go to “World Renew”. 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.
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 February 7 at 6:00 PM. We will maintain safe church practices. All are welcome. Please register by email: Pastor@faithcrcpella.org
DESSERT DASH: 818 Forward With Faith invites 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 6:00 p.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!
CRC NEWS AND PRAYER ITEMS
GROUNDWORK: Reconciliation – Re-establishing peace and justice after relationships are broken is hard. Join Groundwork as we study 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Matthew 5:9, 23-27, and Matthew 18:15-20 to better understand the spiritual discipline of reconciliation and how our reconciliation with God impacts our ability to reconcile with each other. Listen at GroundworkOnline.com
KIDS CORNER: Trusting God – Trusting God can be difficult because most times we don’t know exactly what He’s doing. But what we do know is that God is loving kind, good, and does things that are the best for us. Listen at kidscorner.net.
AT-HOME FAITH FORMATION TIP – The Practice of Justice and Mercy: Proverbs 14:31 says, “He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.” Who in your community is needy? What might you do to show kindness to that person or group of people?
