Sunday - December 28, 2025
10:30 AM
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Call To Worship Psalm 100
*Hymn # 270 Joy to the World
*God Greets us
*Hymn # 247 Let's Worship and Adore Him
*We Greet each other
Special Music / Praise Songs
Our World Belongs To God – Christ
Congregational Prayer
Children’s message
Scripture: Isaiah 61:10-62:5 / Matthew 2:1-12
Message: The Perpetual Gift
Prayer of Application
*Nicene Creed
Hymn # 290 (offering received) As with Gladness Men of Old
*Hymn # 263 What Can I Give Him ?
*Offertory Prayer
*Benediction
*Hymn # 648 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Postlude
GREETER:
Dec 28
Darrell – Marjean DB
Jan 4 Steve – Camielle V
Jan 11 Vivian G
Jan 18 Elwood – Karla VB
OFFERING:
Today
General
Jan 4 Mission / Quotas
Jan 11 General
Jan 18 Missionary
Jan 25 General
Bulletin Delivery:
Dec 28 – Randy
Jan 4 – Seth / Jan 11 – Ryan /
Jan 18 – Colt / Jan 25 - Daryl
Nursery: Quinten – Jody R
<--- TODAY --- > Carly
: Children in Worship
Owen - Ruth
<--- Jan 4 --- > Terra
Ty – Norma
<--- Jan 11 --- > Kim
Everett – Lisa S <--- Jan
18 --- > Norma
Peyton - Cassie <--- Jan
25 --- > Rachel
Prayer List:
daily trials/stress ~ health issues ~ financial matters ~
~ loss of loved ones ~ a mind free of worries ~
a spirit of thankfulness for God’s blessings
Be faithful in prayer... Darrell – Marjean DB
Be faithful in prayer... Eunice VB
BIRTHDAYS:
Dec 30 Brenda BH
Jan 3 Delmer VG
ANNIVERSARY:
Jan 2 Luke & Rachel VL
Congregation Info:
The following were chosen to fill the open positions on the
council
ELDER position >
Josh De Waard / Steve Veenstra
DEACON
position > Micah De Waard / Kendall Veenstra
Sun – Jan 11th: The Harrison Community Church will be serving a meal after the Kingdom boundaries worship service Sunday evening – a few volunteers are needed to prepare the meal and to serve it – talk to either LeRoy B or Steve V
Library News: A new series of children's
books have been placed in the library --- "Young David" based on
King David from the Bible.
There are five books in the series:
Young David - 1. A Warrior; 2. A Shepherd; 3. A Poet; 4. A King; 5.
A Shepherd.
They appeal to 2nd – 4th graders. Reading level
Grade 3. Look for them on the cart next to the library. Angel
Studios are producing them into movies which are shown in theaters
Ladies Guild winter fundraiser SIMDEL website: www.simdel.org
REQUESTED NOTICES:
Spring Cursillo- weekend on Christian Living – for anyone over 18
Men: Thurs, Feb 19th evening ends Sun afternoon the 22nd
Women: Thurs Feb 26th evening ends Sun afternoon March 1st
No cost to attend For info contact Karla Overweg 605-680-4848
New Hope Winter Day Camp Dec 29- Jan 1 9:00 am to 3:00 pm / grades K-5 theme "How to Train Your Attitude" Cost $20 per day- come 1 day or for all! Register at www.newhopechristiancamp.org.
Men's Retreat at New Hope on Jan 23-25 Check in 6 - 7pm on Friday register on website or call 605-682-199
Jesus was God’s gift to the world –
NOT just for Christmas …
But for every single day –
Your whole life through --
as we step into the new year - 2026
may our hearts be anchored in God’s promises
may our lives be guided by His light
let us walk forward with faith that overcomes fear
hope that outshines doubt
love that transforms every moment
May this year be a season of spiritual growth
renewed strength, and abundant joy in Christ
Together let us ~~
serve, worship, and shine His light in our community
Deadline for bulletin announcements - 6:00 pm on Thursday
Email announcements to: vangenderens [at] siouxvalley [dot] net
To reserve the fellowship hall -- contact Marjean DB @ 605-630-0179