It’s the 33rd anniversary production of the Osceola County Community Ministerial Association Good Friday Passion Play. Plan now to attend on Friday, April 14, 2017. There will be three performances at 5:00, 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. at the Sibley-Ocheyedan High School Auditorium, Sibley, IA. FREE tickets are available and may be reserved by calling 712-754-2945 or by emailing Church groups and organizations may request enough tickets for their entire group. Please do not reserve more than you actually need. Attending this special program will heighten your appreciation of what our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, experienced on that Good Friday and will prepare you for the glory of Easter morning. If there are any questions, please feel free to call 712-754-2945 or email
Additional ticket information: Your reserved tickets may be picked up at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 25 at the Sibley-Ocheyedan High School Auditorium. They must be picked up one-half hour before the performance. Any tickets not picked up by that time will be made available to the general public. Any seats empty 10 minutes prior to the performance will be made available to people waiting for tickets. Listen to KIWA for ticket availability.
We invite you to celebrate Easter weekend with outstanding southern gospel music. The Dixie Melody Boys from Kinston, NC will be presenting a benefit concert on Saturday evening, April 15 at 6:30 PM at the B.J. Haan Auditorium on the campus of Dordt College in Sioux Center. The Dixie Melody Boys have been performing since 1960 and they have received many honors and awards that southern gospel music has to offer. The concert will also feature the Master’s Voice Quartet from Sioux Falls, SD and the Triumphant Sound Quartet from Lawton, IA. Tickets will be $15.00 per person and sold at the door only. The doors will open at 5:00 PM. All proceeds of the concert will benefit the local and global ministries of Hope Haven. Mark your calendars now for Saturday evening, April 15 for an evening of great southern gospel music beginning at 6:30 PM sharp!
BIBLE LEAGUE SPRING SALAD LUNCHEON: All women are invited to attend the Bible League Spring Salad Luncheon on Monday, May1, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon will be held at the Sanborn URC, 805 Sunrise Ave., Sanborn, Iowa, 51248. Please bring a salad for every two ladies and enjoy the luncheon and fellowship with women from many area churches. The Program will include a presentation from Harold Trujillo, Regional Training Coordinator. He will speak about the Project Philip program. We would love to see a large turnout! We are issuing a special invitation for the area Pastors. Please give attending your prayerful and thoughtful consideration.
CHURCH CALENDAR
Serving,Palm, Preparatory Sunday, April 9, 2017
Children’s Worship Leader: Jesus Last Passover – Amy R
Banner Carriers: Paula --- Lanae
Greeters: Rhonda, Mary R, Olivia
Coffee Servers: Pete & Bertie R ---Willie & Ellen B
Greeters: Joel & Barb --- Mark & Crystal V
Ushers: Phil H / Harold D
Nursery:Phyllis V & Trent D
Evening Nursery: Audrey R & Joyce VW
Offering:Worthington Christian School
Librarian: Phyllis V
Sunday, April 9, 2017
9:30 AM Morning Worship ---- Children’s Worship
6:00 PM Evening Worship
Monday, April 10, 2017
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
1:30 PM Sew & Sow at Kathleen Z’s home
7:30 PM Church- CHRIST IN THE PASSOVER
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
6:00 AM Men's Breakfast Bible Study
7:00 PM Sonshine Circle: Workshop Two-(last 2016/2017 meeting)
7:00 PM Cadet meeting
Thursday, April 13, 2017
NO Prayer & Share time this week
7:00 PM Maundy- Thursday Worship Service-Communion Service
Greeters:Ken & Rhonda W --- Dave & Donna B
Nursery: Emily H & Annette B
Ushers:Phil H / Harold D Offering: Luke Society
Friday, April 14, 2017
Advanced Notice
April 19- 6:00 PM-GEMS end of year Banquet
Serving,Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017
Children’s Worship Leader:Jesus is Risen: Appearance to Mary -Emily
Banner Carriers:Hadlee --- Rylee
Greeters:Tammy, Greg, Brielle
Coffee Servers: Willie & Ellen B --- Ken & Rhonda W
Greeters: Mike & Karen B --- Lee & Stacie V
Ushers: Phil H / Harold D
Nursery:Karen B & Paige H
Evening Nursery:
Offering:Home Missions
Librarian:Phyllis V
Congregational Announcements
“CHRIST IN THE PASSOVER” Comes to Ocheyedan – Missionary Eli Birnbaum will be recreating the traditional Jewish Passover service before our very eyes this coming Tuesday evening, April 11 at 7:30 pm. He will explain how the parts of the service foreshadowed Jesus’ death and resurrection. Items traditionally used at the Passover will be highlighted and their spiritual significance explained. Christians who have attended a “Christ in the Passover” presentation have remarked that it has opened up a whole new appreciation for the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. You won’t want to miss this most inspiring presentation. A free-will offering will be received for the ministry of Jews for Jesus at this event.
Maundy Thursday Worship Service– The Elders call the congregation to a special service of worship on Maundy Thursday evening, Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 7:00 pm. We look forward to celebrating the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, hearing God’s Word on the Gethsemane sufferings of Jesus, and walking with Jesus through the Shadows of Suffering in this special Service.
Son-Rise Service at the Mound– As a special part of our celebration of Jesus’ victory over death –and our victory, too, in Him- we will be gathering once again at the mound on Resurrection Sunday Morning, Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 7:00 am for a service of remembrance, singing, and sharing. Please join us for this informal testimony to the power of Jesus’ resurrection around the fire as we sip hot chocolate and rejoice in His victory that confirms our own victory over death!
ALL VOLUNTEERS- VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON- Sibley Specialty Care presents “Restore, Renew, Revive, Reclaim and Redeem” on Thursday April 27 at 2:00 p.m. -Join us for a celebration in honor of your hard work and time you have devoted to being a volunteer at our facility. We greatly appreciate all that you do; we could not do it without you! Please stop by and be recognized. It will be an afternoon of fun, food, and learning about how the ladies from Mae B’s in Hartley get their ideas and inspiration to “reinvent, reimagine, rethink, refresh, reuse, redesign, recreate, refurbish and, most importantly, recycle ‘junk’ to make something even more better and beautiful than it may have been before.” Thank you again volunteers for all you do.
Professions of Faith– This past Sunday morning, March 26, 2017 Abigail Mulder, Christina Galvin and Stacie Vellema met with the Council to request permission to publicly profess or re-affirm their faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. After examining the professions of each of the young women the Council unanimously granted their request. The Council commends these sisters in the Lord to the congregation. We anticipate hearing the public profession of faith of Christina Galvin with baptism and the reaffirmation of faith of Stacie Vellema on Resurrection Sunday morning, April 16 in our morning service of worship. We look forward to hearing the profession of faith of Abigail Mulder, D.V., on Sunday, May 14
Willieand Ellen Bosma no longer have a landline phone. Please use these numbers to contact them: Willie (712-461-1312) Ellen (712-461-1316)
Maker Fun Factory VBS is quite an imaginative place & we need to create, craft, build, & transform supplies to get ready!!! Please take a look at the VBS table in the Fellowship Hall for items we need for decorating. Dates for decorating work nights will be Tuesdays in April /May (April 4, 18, 25 & May 2) from 6:30 to 9:00 PM.
Who made you? Why were you made? Deep questions huh? Well Maker Fun Factory VBS is coming this summer to tell kids that they were CREATED BY GOD BUILT FOR A PURPOSE! Monday, June 5 through Friday, June 9 our church will be transformed into a factory workshop & we will be sharing this amazing news with kids ages 4-graduated 5th grade! Please spread the word & invite kids to join us for mornings filled with God's Word & lots of fun!
Needed MonthlyOcheyedan CRC annual Budget 2017 / $168,462.59 / $14,038.55
Balance
January Income / $ 16,375.50 / $ 17,471.95 / $ 5,423.81
February Income / $ 5,267.00 / $ 3,433.40 / $ 5,512.92
March Income / $ 9,868.00 / $ (10,605.15) / $ 6,244.86
April Income / $ (24,643.70)
May Income / $ (38,682.25)
June Income / $ (52,720.80)
July Income / $ (66,759.35)
August income / $ (80,797.90)
September Income / $ (94,836.45)
October Income / $ (108,875.00)
November Income / $ (122,913.55)
December Income / $ (136,952.10)
Total Income / $ 31,510.50
Classical Shares Paid / $ 3,958.20 / $ 9,894.60 / $ 13,852.80
Denominational Shares Paid / $ 26,385.79 / $ 26,385.79
Missionary Support Received / $ 1,390.00 / $ 3,610.00 / $ 5,000.00
Building Fund Balance / $ 8,151.27
Benevolent Fund Balance / $ 4,682.42
Son-Rise Resurrection Breakfast– As part of our celebration of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead we hope to have a breakfast together on Resurrection Sunday Morning, Sunday April 16, 2017 immediately following the Service at the Mound. Even if you aren’t able to join us for that service, please join us for the breakfast time of fellowship together!
Worship Services of the Season: The Elders call the congregation to the following services of special worship or fellowship:
Christ in the Seder service – Tuesday, April 11 – 7:30 pm
Maundy Thursday Communion Worship Service –
Thursday, April 13 – 7:00 pm
Resurrection Sunday Morning Son-Rise Service – Sunday, April 16
in the Mound parking area beginning at 7:00 AM
Resurrection Sunday Morning Sonrise Breakfast – Sunday, April 16
JANITOR SEARCH– Anyone who may be interested in being considered for the position of Janitor can contact any of the members of the Building and Grounds Committee (Alvin Runia, Mike Bosma, Curt Bosma, and James Iedema) for information or to apply.
A Bridal Shower will be heldfor Alyssa Umbreit bride to be of Steven Hibma at the Harris Fire Station on Saturday April 22nd at 10:00 AM. She is registered at Target and Menards.
A Bridal Shower will held for Amanda Hibma on Saturday April 22nd at 1:00 PM at the Harris Fire Station. She is registered at JC Penney’s- (hibmakondrath), Target, and
Mary’s Gift Shop -
Free Food Available: The Food Bank of Iowa mobile pantry will be distributing food on Tuesday, April 11 from 4-6 p.m. at the Sibley Christian Reformed Church at 115 Maple Dr., Sibley. If you or anyone you know could use some help with food, please come. Please bring your own bags, baskets, or boxes to carry your food.
Each year the seniors at Western Christian High School are able to invite their grandparents to spend some time with them at Western Christian High School. They attend a special chapel service, share a meal, and show their grandparents around the school. This year seniors are inviting grandparents to come on Tuesday, April 11 at 9 AM. The seniors have the information to share with you. Grandparents can have their grandkids let the office know they are coming or grandparents can contact the office at 439-1013
DINE N DASH - In this brand new episode Morrie invites Liz and Spike to a fancy restaurant, but do these three have the fine dining skills to fit in? And how can Morrie afford all this? Before they are done, lessons in conscience and confession are needed to help make this night unforgettable. Tell the story of Easter with the KC Family Easter Craft at
FATHER, INTO YOUR HANDS - In the finality of Jesus Christ’s dying words we discover hope. Join our Groundwork conversation on Luke 23:26-31, 44-49 to understand Jesus’ experience and see how he teaches us about our relationship with God and life after death in one simple dying sentence. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Easter Sunday - Next week, Easter Sunday, we will be collecting an offering for Christian Reformed Home Missions. In this coming week, consider how ministry taking place in your own community makes a difference in your life. Prayerfully consider supporting Home Missions as they spread the Gospel through starting churches, engaging communities, and developing disciples.