Prayers:

•Pam Foster, Bob Dreke’s sister (coping with Huntington’s disease)

•Tanner Lincecum (pray that Tanner’s shunt will continue to work effectively)

•Bonita Schwan, Norma Jansma’s daughter (serious health conditions and side effects from previous cancer surgeries)

•Lambert Van Olst (is currently in remission with leukemia)

•Karen De Noble, David De Noble’s mother (has been diagnosed with cancer; please pray for comfort as Karen goes through chemotherapy treatments)

•Carol Groen (continues to be evaluated at Mayo Clinic regarding her lower back problems)

•Thomas Bouwman, Tom & Sheryl Bouwman’s son (continues to make progress in physical therapy)

•Greyson Austin (doing well with the Humira injection every 2 weeks)

•Ray Schram, Jeff Schram’s father (recently diagnosed with cancer on his leg)

•Lyle Kahl (recovering at home from surgery)

•Anita Dieren (recovering from a fall)

•John Ymker, Jody Vande Weerd’s brother (recovering at home following open heart surgery on March 5)

•Garlene Mulder (hospitalized with pneumonia last week; transferred to Rock Rapids Health Center on March 11 for therapy)

*Your prayers are also requested for the following individuals who are coping with cancer:Melissa Moser (Kathy Moser’s daughter-in-law), Marilyn Kuyper (Ethanie Pulscher’s aunt; continues to be treated for cancer and is experiencing a lot of fatigue), Arlene Sterler, Robbie Korthals’ mother (Arlene’s cancer has moved to her lungs; pray for Arlene’s doctors to have wisdom as they care for her), Trish Lombard, Tara Bouwman’s mother (recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer), and Vicki Van Houten, Judy Netten’s sister (is tolerating her chemotherapy treatments well).

Our third GriefShare class will be on Monday, March 16, 6:45-8:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.Our topic for this session will be “The Journey of Grief – Part One”.Helpful information is shared each week about how to cope with the loss of someone you love.Please feel free to join us!

Memory Work:Next week, our 3 & 4 year old and Pre-K classes will be presenting their memory work.Parents:please have your children to their classrooms by 9:15 AM.When they are finished, the children will join their families for the remainder of the worship.Thank you.

MOPS of Lyon County Fundraiser, Saturday, March 21, 2020.We will again be painting canvases led by Jessica Hoefstra (picture of the painting will be posted in the discussion).There will be 2, 2 hour sessions, 10:00 – noon and 1 – 3 pm.Canvases will $20 and a smaller one available for kids for $15.Kids are welcome, but childcare is not provided and they must be supervised.Baked goods will be available for purchase to snack on while you paint as well!Come join us and bring a friend!For more information contact Cheryl Van Beek

"Church Between Borders" is an event encouraging a fresh way to talk about immigration. It will be on Saturday, March 28, at 9:30--11:30AM, at First Reformed Church, 4800 S. Tomar Rd., Sioux Falls. It will be co-hosted by New Roots Ministry and Dr. Jason Lief, professor at Northwestern College & representative of the Office of Social Justice of the Christian Reformed Church. Be inspired by personal stories, hear lively but non-political discussion, and grow in Biblical insight, all while enjoying ethnic treats.

Have you been blessed with musical talent? Holy Name Catholic Church is searching for local talent to perform at the Council of Churches 5th Sunday Service on March 29 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, or to sign up, please contact Annie McMahon at 605-695-8804. Thank you!

Hope Haven, Inc. will host their Annual Benefit Auction on Friday evening, April 3 at Te Slaa Trucking (corner of Hwys 75 & 18).Help support the local and global ministries of Hope Haven through this exciting evening of fun and fellowship.The evening’s schedule is:doors open at 4:30 pm; food booth and buy-it-now table opens at 5:00 pm; the live auction begins at 5:30 pm.Visit the website for a list of items that will be auctioned off:www.hopehaven.org.The whole family is invited to this community event!

Please join us for breakfast before church on April 5. We will be serving egg bake, rolls, and yogurt cups from 8:00-9:15 before the cantata. We hope to see you there for a great morning of fellowship!! ~ Walk in Love

14^th Annual Benefit Banquet!Monday, April 6, 2020 at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, Rock Valley, IA at 6:30 pm.Door will open at 6:00 pm.Save your spot by Sunday, March 29, 2020 by calling Trinity CRC at 712-476-5292 or go to our website www.cornerstonepcsd.org.Join us in an evening of praise to God for his work through the Cornerstone Prison Church inside the walls of the South Dakota State Penitentiary!A freewill offering will be taken as an opportunity to financially support Cornerstone’s ministry.We look forward to seeing you!

*Please No Shaking Hands due to the cold and flu season.The upper respiratory and G.I. bugs are getting around.Thank you ~ The Rock Rapids Clinic

Offerings Sunday 3-8-19Offerings to 3-8-19Budget to 3-8-19

General Fund:$5,472.00$63,683.90$75,862.90

Benevolent Fund:$250.00$36,911.28$34,886.20

Building Fund:$0.00$880.00$15,788.50

Sunday School Offering & Attendance

Last year’s attendance:116 Last year’s offering:$115.00

Last week’s attendance:104Last week’s offering:$123.00

Sunday School Lessons:

March 15:Session 3 – Jeremiah, Prophet to Judah/God Declares a New Covenant

March 22:Session 4 – Habakkuk the Prophet/God Answers a Confused Prophet

OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WEEK

SUNDAY:Children in Worship

MONDAY:5:00 pm – Moms in Prayer – College & Career Group

6:45 – 8:45 pm GriefShare in the Fellowship Hall

“The Journey of Grief – Part One”

7 pm Circle of Kindness

TUESDAY:9:15 am – Staff Meeting

12 pm Moms in Prayer - Traditional

6:30 pm Grace Circle

WEDNESDAY:9 – 11 MOPS

12 pm Moms in Prayer – College & Career

6:30 pm Mid-Week Activities

Memory Work:Psalm 139

6:30 pm Jr RCYF

6:30 pm Hand Bell Choir

7:30 pm Praise Team

8:00 pm Sr RCYF

THURSDAY:12 pm Grandmas in Prayer

7 pm Walk in Love circle in 345

FRIDAY:8:00 am- Men’s Bible study in the conference room

SATURDAY:10 – Noon & 1 – 3 pm MOPS Spring Fundraiser

SUNDAY: