Aurora Reformed Church
Aurora Center, SD

BULLETIN: JUNE 14, 2009

Morning Worship Service—10:00 A.M.

Prelude: Vonnie Dykstra
We Approach God
Call to Worship
Hymn of Praise # 295 Revive Us Again
Prayer of Confession Assurance of Pardon

PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORD
Special Music:
Message: The Hamerstroms
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
Offertory Prayer/Offering
Response: Doxology #625
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Prayer Time
Closing Hymn # 297 I Love to Tell the Story
Benediction
Hymn # 602 God Be With You
Postlude: Vonnie Dykstra

Evening Service 7:30 P.M.

Call To Worship
Opening Hymns # 381 Open My Eyes, That I May See
# 422 No, Not One!
Greeting each other in the name of Christ
Affirmation of Faith: The Apostle’s Creed
Prayers of the People
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37
Message: My Neighbor
By Mr. Richard Dyk
Hynm # 345 Blessed Assurance
Offering
Benediction
Closing Hymn: # 350 Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND SERVICE THIS WEEK

SUNDAY: 10:00 A.M. Morning Worship Service

WEDNESDAY: 8:00 P.M. Prayer Meeting

Richard Dyk will be leading the evening service tonight.

Happy Birthday: Margie Van Genderen, Rich Punt, Dwight DeWaard, Bonnie Prien, Pauline Tolsma

June Library: Susie DeWaard, Twila Dykstra, Phyllis Punt

Prayer Needs: Please continue to pray for Dorothy Lund, Margaret DeHaai, Randy DeWaard, Marion Dykstra, Twila Dykstra, and Kevin and Sheila Ries. Please remember in your prayers Lance Niewenhuis, who is serving in Kuwait, Tim Nydam, who is at Walter Reed, and Tanner Haines, who is training for deployment to Kuwait.

Remember our shut-ins: Dorothy Vanden Bos and Helen Wolbrink in the Corsica Nursing Home, Frances Hansum in Platte Care Center, Henrietta Bultje in Brady Home, Lillian Van Genderen in Rosewood Court in Mitchell, and Adrian DeWaard at the Human Services Center in Yankton

*Thank you for all the prayers, cards comforting words, and other expressions of concern while I was going through treatment for my cancer. A special thank you to Pastor Ebbens for his prayers and visits. --Margaret De Haai.

Upcoming Events:

*There will be a baby shower and potluck meal for Pastor Dan and Natalie in honor of Gabriel. The date and time will be announced later.

* VBS dates are Tuesday, June 16 through Saturday, June 20 from 6:00 P.M., to 9:00 P.M. The program will Sunday evening the 21st. If you have a child or grandchild, or know of someone who would like to come, please call Jackie or Ardelle to register. If you have received a preregistration letter in the mail, please let us know if the information is correct and if your child will be coming.

*The Dykstras are having a team for Twila in the Douglas County Relay for Life. If anyone is interested in buying a luminary "in memory of" or "in honor of" anyone you know, talk to either Norvil or LaDawn by June 28, 2009, or you can just make a donation too.

* Remember the Cancer walk on June 27 at the park in Stickney. Registration forms are available on the back table. Also, keep in mind the community church service on Sunday, June 28 at 10:00 on the football field. We will be in the school gym if it rains.

*Community choir practice will be on WED. the 17th and 24th at 8:00 at the Lutheran church. All are welcome

* A picnic will be held after the service on the 28th. Everyone is in charge of supplying chairs, utensils, and doing clean up. Bring a hot or cold dish. Drinks will be provided.

*The Dykstras are having a team for Twila in the Douglas County Relay for Life. If anyone is interested in buying a luminary "in memory of" or "in honor of" anyone you know, talk to either Norvil or LaDawn by June 28, 2009, or you can just make a donation too.

*First Reformed Church in Platte, SD, would like to invite you to help celebrate their 125th anniversary. The festivities will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28, 2009. On Saturday, we’ll begin with a parade at 3:30 which will be followed by games and a picnic. A program at 7:30 will feature music, drama, and greetings from former pastors and area churches. The evening will conclude with an ice cream social and more fellowship. On Sunday morning, worship at 10:00 will include singing by the congregation and adult and kids’ choirs, a message by Pastor Harry Koops, and communion served by the former pastors. We’ll then enjoy a potluck at noon where there will be time for everyone to share their memories. At 7:00 our celebration will conclude with a special evening service. We encourage people to come dressed in their favorite time period from the past. We’ll enjoy music from the different generations, make a time capsule, hear a charge from Rev. Jamie Dykstra, the first son of the church, and conclude with a final time of refreshments and fellowship. Please join us in celebrating what the Lord has done in the past and will do in the future!

*Paul Daley relates Horse Training with God based on Trust, Faith, Obedience, and Love
Thursday, June 25 7:30 P.M. at the Yellow Rose Arena, Platte, SD Sponsored by First Reformed Church Men’s Ministry. For More Information Contact Randy Sybesma at 605-337-2683.

Ministry of Music:

Greeters

Ushers:

Meals for Kevin and Sheila Ries:

Weekly prayer meetings are held every Wednesday evening at 8:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

If you need to contact Von VanGenderen regarding the sound system, practicing for special music, etc., he can be contacted at 999-3250

Bulletin announcements can be given to Kandy at 732-4356 or kandybunt@midstatesd.net.

Cassette recordings of our morning worship services are available in the library.

Direct links to other area church bulletins
Harrison First Ref | Corsica Grace Ref | Corsica CRC | Harrison CRC
Grandview Reformed | New Holland CRC | Platte CRC | Platte First Reformed

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