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Announcements for 4-21-24
~This morning our 4th grade class will recite the Books of the Bible. Next week, our 5th grade class will recite the Beatitudes. Parents: please have your 5th graders to their classroom by 9:15 AM. When they are finished, the children will join their families for the remainder of worship. Thank you!
VBS Registration is open! Please visit https://rockrapidsvbs.myanswers.com/jungle-journey/ to get your
4 year-old – 6th grader registered. VBS will be June 5-7, 2024. We are also looking for volunteers. If you are interested in helping, please contact Amy Schulte at 712.470.4883. Thanks!
~Bible Reading Plan: You can grab a bible reading bookmark from the Welcome Center or sign up at the Welcome Center for a daily text with the scripture reading for the day!
The 2024 church directory is now available in the church office. If you would like a copy, contact the church office and we will get one to you! 712-472-3729 or frchurch@premieronline.net.
~Please check the lost and found area on the south side of the coat rack behind the welcome center. There have been a lot of items left from church and there are still a few pans left from the RCYF soup supper. If not claimed by May 1st we will donate. Thanks
~Mark your calendars for the Annual May Breakfast! All are welcome for an inspiring message and delicious breakfast. Saturday ~ May 4 ~ 9:00 AM. The Rock Community Church. Speaker - Jessica Remme of the Oaklyn Foundation Music provided by Annie and Josie McMahon RSVP by May 1 by emailing therockcc@premieronline.net or calling The Rock Community Church at 712-472-2324.
The April Bridge is now available in the clear boxes next to the mailboxes.
Church office hours: ~ Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9-1 & Friday 9-12.
*Bulletin announcements need to be to the office by Thursday at 9am for the Sunday bulletin
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me.” Psalm 23:4a
Our prayer concerns….
Twilla Hoekstra Judy Netten
Barb Hoogendorn Merlin Groen
Karen Flier Kari Jurrens
Makayla Klarenbeek Betty Vanden Heuvel
Eldora Krull Janice Den Besten JoAnn Douglas Nina Koedam (Terry Koedam’s mom)
Todd Altman (Jack & Esther Altman’s son) Cindy Witt
Melissa Moser (Kathy Moser’s daughter-in-law) Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)
Ellen Schram (Jeff Schram’s mom) Nancy Bosma (Mary Klinkenborg’s sister)
Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson) Michelle Koele Vore (Jessica Harman’s cousin)
Roger Van Maanen (Heather Van Wyhe’s dad) Sandra Smith (Laurie David’s mom) cancer
Carlton Woodruff (Rachelle Johnsen’s uncle) Nancy Aaker (Shari Kastein’s mom)
Doris Iwen (Lance Iwen’s mom) Steve Ellsworth (Peggy Metzger’s dad)
Grief Share: Monday nights through June 24 @ 6:30pm
Our 2nd Annual Parenting your Parents’ Workshop- April 25th @ 6:30pm
__________________________________________________________________________________________Church Events
~Sourdough bread making class information- Saturday, May 11th at 10AM in the Elijah room. Sarah Wilson will be teaching. The class will be $15 and will include a Danish dough whisk, a banneton bread proofing basket, and sourdough starter. Please bring a glass jar of any size to take the sourdough starter home in. Participants will ‘make and take’ a loaf of bread to take home to bake. A sign-up sheet will be located in the Welcome Center or you can sign-up by texting Brenda Van Hofwegen at 712-470-5139.
Bible Studies:
Mondays @ 6:30pm Young Adult Bible Study
Tuesdays @ 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study (Martha room)
Wednesdays @ 6am Men’s Bible Study (Martha Room)
Wednesdays @ 6:30pm Proverbs Bible Study (Martha Room)
Sundays @ 10:45am Doing life with adult children (Rm 355)
Moms in Prayer:
Sundays @ 7pm Traditional (Prayer Chapel)
Mondays @ 5:45am Traditional (Connections room)
Mondays @ 5pm College & Careers (Connections)
Tuesdays @ 8:30am College & Careers (War room/rm 355)
Tuesdays @ 8:30am Traditional (Nursery)
FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
WORSHIP SERVICE
April 21, 2024 at 9:30am
Prelude: “You Are My King (Amazing Love)”
WE APPROACH GOD
Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer
*please pass the fellowship pads*
Memory Work: 4th Grade, Books of the bible
Mission Minute: “Mission Trips”
Praise Service
“Same God”
“Leaning”
“How Great is Our God”
Congregational Prayer
*4-5 yr. olds dismissed for Children & Worship*
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
Scripture: Esther 5-10
Sermon: Salvation
WE RESPOND TO GOD
Offertory and Closing Song: “In Christ Alone”
(Offering plate will be passed)
Benediction
Sending Chorus: “In Christ Alone”
*6th Grade and below may exit for Sunday School*
Mission statement: “TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS!
Serving us today 4-21-24
DOOR GREETERS- (N) Lisa VandeStouwe (S) Dave & Heather Springer (SE) Steve & Jessica Harman
NURSERY- Alexis & Emory Lincecum
COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Sawyer & Sara Hrdlicka
COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Wendy Huisman
MINISTRY OF MUSIC-
CHILDREN & WORSHIP: Leader: Ashley Rypkema Helper: Taylor Rypkema
SOUND SYSTEM: Sawyer Hrdlicka
VIDEO TAPING- Breyden Dieren
PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Thane Jansma
MEDICAL ASSISTANT-
SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER: Fred Tilstra
SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES: Rob & Brenda Van Hofwegen
SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR: Katie Boender
VAN DRIVER: Mike Klarenbeek
*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund
Serving us next week 4-28-24
DOOR GREETERS- (N) Dalton & Kenzie Skidmore (S) Dave & Heather Springer (SE) Greg & Sherri DeJong
NURSERY- Kayla Van Wyhe & Jayda Pytleski
COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Scott & Amy Sieperda
COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Rypkema Family
MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Adult Choir
CHILDREN & WORSHIP: Leader: Taylor Bosch Helper: Mali Kellenberger
SOUND SYSTEM- Curt Dieren
VIDEO TAPING- Brad Rypkema
PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Berlyn DeWit
MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kristi Metzger
SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER: Lisa VandeStouwe
SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES: Dwayne & Sharon Postma
SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR: Ashley Rypkema
VAN DRIVER: Dale Klarenbeek
*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund
FINANCIALS as of 4-14-24
Last Sunday YTD Offerings YTD Budget
General Fund: $12,393.50 $136,946.67 $256,755.00
Benevolent Fund $635.00 $52,861.75 $58,608.00
Online Donations: $810.00 $14,333.44
Sunday School 4-14-23
Last Year’s Attendance: 78 Last Week’s Attendance: 85
Last Year’s Offering: $28.75 Last Week’s Offering: $131.00
Upcoming Events
SUNDAY 4-21-24:
Sunday School Lesson: Session 3: Stephen Was Arrested/ The Murdered Servant
5:30pm Esther Movie (Fellowship Hall & Sanctuary)
MONDAY 4-22-24:
6:30pm Grief Share (Elijah Room)
TUESDAY 4-23-24:
WEDNESDAY 4-24-24:
8pm Sr. RCYF
THURSDAY 4-25-24:
6:30pm Parenting your parents (Fellowship Hall)
FRIDAY 4-26-24:
8am Men’s Bible Study
SATURDAY 4-27-24:
9-11am Women’s Ministry Event (Fellowship Hall) *Shelly Meester will be speaking*
SUNDAY 4-28-24:
Sunday School Lesson: Session 4: The Church Spread Out/ The Scattered Church
11:30am-1pm Building on Faith Fundraiser (Fellowship Hall) *see bulletin insert for more information*
*for all bible studies and moms in prayer times and dates refer to the announcements*
4/21/24 Sermon Notes
Esther 5-10 Salvation
Intro: Review Chapters 1-4
- Chapters 5-10
- Esther’s Request
- Haman’s Fall
- Victory over Enemies
- Feasting and Remembrance
3 Observations of Salvation
- Great Reversal
- Haman and Mordecai
- Jesus’ Humiliation and Exaltation (Phil 2:5-8)
- Jews destined for Annihilation and Victory over their Enemies.
- Death to Life: Dead in sins, made alive in Christ. (Romans 6:23)
- Saving Faith
- Esther’s Faith: Puts her life completely in God’s hands.
- Not by her works, beauty, or desire
- Eph. 2:8-9 For it is by grace you are saved through faith…
- Trusting that Jesus did what you could not do.
- Revival
- Renewed Relationship with God
- Rejoicing, Feasting, Remembrance
- Lord’s Supper and Heavenly Banquet
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