03/19/2026
Announcements for Sunday, March 22, 2026
Our Church Family
Verla Van Sloten will have surgery to repair a macular hole in her left eye, March 20, at the Mayo Clinic. She expects to be able to return home the following day.
Bertha Statema continues her recovery at Dave Statema’s house.
Karen Towers continues to receive treatments for her cancer.
Continue to pray for those of our congregation that are not able to worship with us Megan Miedema, Howard Bomgaars, Don Mulder, Bertha Statema, Marcia Vander Stoep
Ireton CRC News and Announcements
NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 29, DURING THE MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
Alex and Kennedy Foley and Ross and Allision Tentinger will present their children, Walden David Foley and Savannah Faith Tentinger, to receive the sacrament of baptism.
DUE TO THE CANCELED SERVICES LAST WEEK,
we will welcome Rev. Ken Lee and Unity Christian High School’s Knightsounds, to this Sunday’s 5 PM service.
NEXT WEEK BEGINS THE TIME KNOWN IN THE CHURCH AS HOLY WEEK
includes special opportunities to worship.
March 29, 9:30 AM Palm Sunday
April 3, 7:00 PM Good Friday with Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
April 5, 7:30 AM Easter Sunrise Service followed by breakfast together
April 5, 9:30 AM Easter Sunday Service – no Sunday School/Catechism or evening worship.
CADET PINEWOOD DERBY
will be held Wednesday, March 25 at Ireton Christian School. Pulled pork meal will be served from 6:00 - 7:00 PM with the race beginning at 7:00 PM. Weigh in is from 6:00 - 6:30.
LADIES AFTERNOON BIBLE STUDY
will meet on Tuesday March 24 at 1:00 PM studying James 5:1-6.
FROM THE ELDERS…
We plan to do a few family table visits again this spring. An elder will contact you to schedule a time to meet with your family. Those on the list will find a devotional in their church mailbox.
EASTER SUNRISE BREAKFAST
We are planning an Easter Sunrise Breakfast once again this year. And we could use your help in making food for the breakfast. Sign-up sheet is on the back table. If you have any questions please contact anyone on the Food and Fellowship committee.
NEWSLETTER ITEMS
Please have items for the newsletter to Nicki Weida ([email protected]) by 6:00 PM on Tuesday, March 31. Thank You!
Unity Christian High School
UNITY CHRISTIAN INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR THE MUSICAL "LITTLE WOMEN"
While the story might be very familiar, the musical version is not. We hope you will join us for the lovely retelling of the story of the March family set in the 1860s. Not only is the story relevant for today, it is set to beautiful music. Tickets, which are on sale now, can be purchased through Bound; they can also be purchased at the door using a debit or credit card. The show dates are March 26 and 27 at 7:00pm and a matinee Saturday, March 28 at 2:00pm in the Knight Center. We hope you can join us!
Area Community News
HOPE HAVEN’S 24TH ANNUAL BENEFIT AUCTION
Get ready for the BIGGEST night of the year - Hope Haven’s 24th Annual Benefit Auction is back and better than ever! Join us Friday, March 27, at Te Slaa Trucking in Hull, Iowa, for an unforgettable evening filled with excitement, incredible items, and the opportunity to make a difference. Doors open at 5 PM with buy it now items, followed by an action-packed live auction at 5:30 PM. With over 450 items to bid on—ATV, Glider Chairs, week stay in Black Hills and so much more - there's something for everyone!
40TH ANNUAL GOOD FRIDAY PASSION PLAY
On Friday, April 3, The Osceola County Ministerial Association is performing the Good Friday Passion Play. The production begins with the triumphal entry of Jesus and the apostles into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and culminates with the cross at Calvary. Share the experience an witness this pivotal historical point as you prepare to celebrate the resurrection on Easter morning. Three performances will be at 5:00, 7:00, and 9:00 PM at the Sibley-Ocheyedan High School Auditorium in Sibley IA. Free tickets are available and may be reserved by calling 712-754-2945 or by emailing [email protected]. Church groups and organizations may request enough tickets for their entire group.
