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Worship Service

  Worship November 9, 2025, 9:30 a.m.

Livestream begins at 9:25 am.

Order Of Worship

Pre-Service Song

10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)

Welcome & Gathering & Announcements

Count Your Blessings

Goodness Of God

Announcements

Prayer of Praise and Thanksgiving

Call to Worship & God's Greeting

Bless to be a Blessing

  Count Your Blessings

Goodness Of God

Children's Message

  “Popcorn People”

Romans 5:3-4

Our Morning Prayers

Who We Pray For

Scripture and Message

“The Therapy of Gratitude”

1Thessalonians 5:12-24

Sermon Outline

Offering - Doxology (stand up) - Deaconal Prayer

Donate Online.

Closing Song

How Great Is Our God

Sending and God's Parting Blessing

 God's Parting Blessing: 

God go before you to lead you, God go behind you to protect you,

God go beneath you to support you, God go beside you to befriend you.

Do not be afraid. 

May the blessing of God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit be upon you

Do not be afraid. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

Amen 

Have a Great Week!

Sunday School10:45 am

Sermon Outline

“The Therapy of Gratitude”

1 Thessalonians 5:12-24


12 Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. 14 And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else. 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit's fire; 20do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test everything. Hold on to the good. 22 Avoid every kind of evil. 23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.

Introduction - Therapy

I. What God wants for your life. (vv. 16-18)

16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

II. Have an Attitude of Gratitude? (vv. 16-18)

16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

A. Be joyful always

B. Times of Difficulty, Hurt, Distress…

C. Prayer (v. 17) 

17 pray continually; 

D. Consider Paul (Phil 4:12, Romans 8:35-39)

12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.

  1. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered." 37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

III. Gratitude Busters

A. Conceit

B. Critical Spirit

IV. An Attractive Witness (vv. 16-18)

16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

Application

              BLESSed to be a BLESSing

Announcements

Nursery

Nursery

Nursery

The Nursery is staffed today. Thank you, Donna Stroup & Kinnick Brown. Please sign your child in.

Singers

Nursery

Nursery

Cantata will be sung on Dec. 21st during the worship service. Practice today after service. 

Library

Nursery

Monday Night Football

Check out the Family Resources in the Library - Children’s Bibles, Books, Activities, Helps, etc.

Monday Night Football

Monday Night Football

Monday Night Football

Monday Night Football, Nov. 10th at 7:00 pm at church. It will be hosted by Vern P., Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers!

Volunteers

Monday Night Football

Volunteers

We are reaching that time of year when I will be working on the schedules for Nursery, Greeters, and Refreshments. This is your chance to volunteer. I have some volunteers who have asked to be removed from the list. Please consider volunteering for the next six months. The new schedule starts on January 4, 2026. 

Alert!

Monday Night Football

Volunteers

Alert! Those of you in for some fun, Dao has gifted us with a game -Guess the Number of candies in the container (you can only lift it ~ Don’t take off the top). Find the container by the kitchen serving shelf and give your guess. First prize - Candy. 2nd prize - a mystery bag. 3rd prize -  a mystery bag. Have fun—good providence. The winner will be announced in three weeks, on Nov 23rd, during BLESSed to be a BLESSing.

Sunshine Project 2025!

Sunshine Project 2025!

Sunshine Project 2025!

This is the 8th year the Sunshine Project has served kids in need in the local community. Kids receive gift bags full of school supplies, food, gloves, toothbrushes & toothpaste, and much more! Through this project, we are showing the love of God by providing for kids in need and spreading the love of Jesus! We would love to have your support. Please pray for this project. If you would like to donate, checks can be written to the church with the memo "Sunshine Project!" All donations should be turned into Marques Huesman by December 7th! Thank you for supporting our mission of serving kids in our community. 

Let Your Light Shine

Sunshine Project 2025!

Sunshine Project 2025!

  Let Your Light Shine. If you're willing to set up a Christmas tree on the east lawn, please sign up at the Connection Center. We need to know how many trees there will be so we can provide enough power to light them all—more information in your mailbox.

Ruby's Pantry

Sunshine Project 2025!

Ruby's Pantry

November’s Ruby’s Pantry sign-up sheet is out at the Connection Center for Tuesday, November 11th. The Food Line Coordinator would like only a few people there at 1:00 p.m. to unload the truck. Unless you have signed up to unload the truck, please do not come until 2:00 p.m. for pre-bagging. There is also an early need for traffic control: we can use a few people early on and throughout the distribution—please see the sign-up sheet as well. Distribution will start at 4:00 pm. There will be a need for extra cookies and bars. If you can help out in this area, we’d sure love it! Thank you for volunteering!  We will be serving snacks/treats, pizza, and bottled water. Please remember to wear closed-toe shoes. Thanks! 

Coffee N Chat

Coffee N Chat

Ruby's Pantry

Coffee N Chat, November 19th, 9:30 -11:00 am. Guest speaker, Ron Wagenaar.

Reminder

Coffee N Chat

Reminder

Just a reminder: 

Office Hours are as follows:

Monday: OFF

Tuesday: 7:30 am -2:30 pm

Wednesday: 7:30 am -2:30 pm

Thursday: 7:30 am -2:30 pm

Friday: 7:30 am - 9:30 am

Announcements continued:

Reminder

Reminder

Reminder

Want to make our guests feel welcome? Please put on a name tag. They are available at both entrances. Thanks!

Reminder

Reminder

Reminder

 Reminder: If you are the last person leaving the church after any event or activity, Please remember to clean up; i.e. tables, chairs, and kitchen, turn off the lights, shut the windows, and lock the doors. Thank you Management

Reminder:

Reminder

Reminder:

 If you unhook the chairs in the sanctuary, you must hook them up again! this is a safety issue. Thank you.

Update

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Reminder:

Church Cancellation Policy Updated: In case of a tornado watch or warning, all church activities and church services will be canceled. This is because we do not have a basement. If school is cancelled, all activities at church will be canceled as well. The final decision to cancel a church service will be made by the Elders. The VP of Council/Elders will initiate the calls and process to other Elders for discussion. Once it is determined that the service will be canceled, efforts by the Elders will be made to contact the congregation.

If you our watching online

If you our watching online

If you our watching online

  Would you like access to the devotional offered by the church, please call 641-424-1369 or email the church secretary at racrcsec@msn.com.   

Newsletter

If you our watching online

If you our watching online

Have you checked out Missionary Corner? There are updates from our missionaries, the Klompien's, and the Hefler's. Copies are available for reading. Please take one and see how they have been sharing Christ’s love and mission

Reminder

Activity Bags

Activity Bags

Reminder if you borrow tables and chairs from the church, please remember to follow equipment borrowing procedures.  Upon return, please make sure all items are clean and in good order.

Activity Bags

Activity Bags

Activity Bags

 There are activity bags available for the children, during worship service. They are located next to the coat rack in a bin. 

Prayer Requests

Remember in prayer

Christian condolences to Dan and Cindy Mueller. Dan’s brothers, Bjorn and Anders Mueller, have passed away. Please pray for peace for Dan’s family. Dave Wharton, who recently had knee surgery, please pray for his recovery and healing. Pray for Al Lewerke, who is still experiencing intense back pain. Remember to keep David Lief in your prayers, as he is having trouble breathing. Pray for our Ames Korean CRC Campus Ministry, that it will effectively minister to young adults and keep them on the right path. Pray for Calvin University, that it will cultivate the next generation of servant leaders. Pray for our missionary family, the Klompien’s, as they minister to the people of Nepal. Pray for lasting peace in the Middle East.

Kid's Bulletin

"Ready for the Christ of Christmas"

 Matthew 3:1-12 

 

Today, we’re going to talk about what it means to be ready. To help us out, I have a bag of candy. When I ask, “Are you ready?” the kids who can show me what it means to be ready will get a piece of candy. 

What does it look like when we’re ready? (Allow kids to answer.)

That’s right! Being ready means that we are patient, we wait, and we watch.

Okay, are you ready to start our lesson today? (Give a few kids who are ready a piece of candy and say things like, “I see you’re ready because you are waiting patiently,” or “I see you’re ready because you are watching me.”)

Are you ready for Christmas? (Give a few kids who are ready a piece of candy and affirm the way they’re ready.)

You will hear that question many times over the next several weeks. Let’s find out what people mean when they ask that question.

Raise your hand if your Christmas tree is up and your house is decorated.

Raise your hand if you’ve finished your Christmas shopping.

Raise your hand if you’ve been practicing for a Christmas program.

There’s another question that we should be asking ourselves today. It’s more important than "Are you ready for Christmas?" The more important question is "Are you ready for the Christ of Christmas?" (Give a few kids who are ready a piece of candy and affirm the way they’re ready.)

Many years ago, a man named John the Baptist preached about what it means to be ready for Jesus. Are you prepared to answer a question? (Give a few kids who are ready a piece of candy and affirm the way they’re ready.)

What do you think it means to be ready for Jesus? 

John the Baptist was a different kind of man. He wore clothes made of camel's hair with a belt around his waist. His diet was somewhat unusual as well. He ate a diet of locusts and wild honey. Do you know what a locust is? Many of us today might call it a grasshopper. I'm not sure I would want to eat grasshoppers and honey. How about you? 

John the Baptist traveled throughout the Judean wilderness. His message to the people was to get ready for Jesus. John would shout, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."

Are you ready for Jesus? (Give a few kids who are ready a piece of candy and affirm the way they’re ready.)

Many people were ready for Jesus. So they came to John the Baptist. They confessed their sins to God and were baptized by John in the Jordan River.

After John baptized the people, he told them, "I baptize you with water for repentance. But there is one coming who is more powerful than I. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit." 

Are you ready for Jesus this Christmas? (Give a few kids who are ready a piece of candy and affirm the way they’re ready.)

During this special season of the year, as we get ready for Christmas, you and I need to make sure we’re prepared for the coming of the Christ of Christmas. We need to look into our hearts and ask God to make us clean so we can walk with Jesus each day of our lives. Let's ask him to do that now.

Dear God, we want to be ready for the Christ of Christmas. Prepare our hearts for his coming. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

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