Announcements for 5-12-24

*VBS is right around the corner! We will be feeding the kids and volunteers lunch each day. There is a sign-up sheet in the gathering space. Please stop by and see what you might be able to provide. Thank you!

VBS Registration is open! Please visit https://rockrapidsvbs.myanswers.com/jungle-journey/ to get your

4 year-old – 6^th 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 May 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

Thank you!  On behalf of our entire family we would like to thank everyone for the support and prayers given as we dealt with the loss of our mother…..The cards, texts, calls, food, prayers and memorial gifts were so appreciated. We are very grateful to be a part of this church family     ~ Dan and Deb Kruse    ~ Dan and Rhona Snyder

“…clothe yourselves with with compassion, kindness, gentleness and patience.”

- Colossians 3:12b

Condolences to the family of Denise Roskam on the passing of her mother, Norene. 

and to Emily DeBey (Norene is her grandmother)

Condolences to Joe Gacke for the passing of his brother, John.

Our prayer concerns….

Esther Altman                                                                                        Judy Netten                                                                                                        Merlin Groen                                                                                        Ray Eberts (Sue Faber’s brother-in-law) kidney cancer

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

Nursing home residents and shut ins:

Ruth Van Aartsen                                                                Edna Jongerius                                                    Hermina Gerritsen

Lucille Smit                                                                           Wilma DeRoo                                                       Darlene Brinkhuis                                                                                                

Harriet Hoff                                                                          JoEllen Sorgdrager                                              Pearl Folkens

Eldora Krull                                                                           Joyce Mellema                                                     Doris Calkins

Our Care Elders:

 Steve & Debbie Crane                                         Steve & Jessica Harman                         Dustin & Taylor Bosch

 Scott & Amy Sieperda                                         Rich & Denise Roskam                             Mike & Erica Groen

 Chris & Kristi Wright                                             Anita Dieren                                            Jody Vande Weerd

 Matt & Jen Kock                                                  Laureen Schram                                        Mary Hoogers

 Gerald Postma                                                   Sara Hrdlicka                                         Wendy Huisman

 Barb Folkens & Sue Faber                                   Geneva Grooters                                     Dan & Rhona Snyders

Dwayne & Sharon Postma                                    Fred & Sharon Tilstra

__________________________________________________________________________________________Church Events

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: May 5, 19 & June 2 &9 @ 10:45am Doing life with adult children (Rm 355)

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 May 12, 2024 at 9:30am 

Prelude: “The Heart of Worship”

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

*please pass the fellowship pads*                                                       Senior Recognition  

Second Grade Bible Presentation 

Praise Service:

“Indescribable”

“Forever Reign”

“Revelation Song”

Congregational Prayer                                                           

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Genesis 3: 1-19

Sermon: Corruption and Catastrophe

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Offertory and Closing Song: “I Stand Amazed”

(Offering plate will be passed) 

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “I Stand Amazed”

*6^th Grade and below may exit for Sunday School*

Mission statement: “TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS

Serving us today 5-12-24

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Marlene Bowers & Julius Damstra (S) Roger & Carol Oliver (SE) Curt & Hedy Kruger

NURSERY- Berlyn DeWit & Maddie VanDerWeerd

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Reuben & Jean Fick

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Glenda Hellenga & Edie Korthals

MINISTRY OF MUSIC-             

SOUND SYSTEM: Dustin Bosch

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Berlyn DeWit

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Nicole Larson

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER: Dwayne Postma

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES: Senior Sunday (cake)

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR: Ashley Rypkema

VAN DRIVER: Paul Van Wyhe

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Serving us next week 5-19-24

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Jeff & Danielle Hrdlicka (S) Eric & Amy Hartter (SE) Jordan & Kellie Menning 

NURSERY- Kenley Korthals & Rhya Kelderman

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Heather & Shawn Van Wyhe

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Scott & Deb Hunt 

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Cherub Choir

SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING- Breyden Dieren

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Tanner Lincecum

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- April DeWit

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER: Sarah Wilson

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES:  Mary Hoogers

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR: Myranda Moser

VAN DRIVER: Shawn Van Wyhe

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

                                                     FINANCIALS as of 5-5-24

                                            Last Sunday                    YTD Offerings                  YTD Budget

General Fund:                   $6,145.00                          $189,790.10                       $308,106.00

Benevolent Fund              $5,825.00                           $66,958.75                         $70,329.60

Online Donations:            $1,665.00                          $18,119.34

Sunday School 5-5-23

                              Last Year’s Attendance: 68                                 Last Week’s Attendance: 70

                              Last Year’s Offering: $34.50                               Last Week’s Offering: $19.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 5-12-24:

9am Evangelism committee meeting (connections room)

Senior recognition Sunday

Sunday School Lesson: Session 1:  Peter Performed Miracles/ Changed by the Gospel

10:45am Doing life with your adult children (Rm 377)

MONDAY 5-13-24:

6:30pm Grief Share (Elijah Room)

TUESDAY 5-14-24: 

WEDNESDAY 5-15-24:

9-11am MOPS

THURSDAY 5-16-24:  

FRIDAY 5-17-24:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 5-18-24:

SUNDAY 5-19-24: 

Sunday School Lesson: Session 2: Peter Learned the Jesus is for All/ Convicted by the Gospel *last day of Sunday School*

Communion Sunday

*for all bible studies and moms in prayer times and dates refer to the announcements*

Sermon Notes 5/12/2024

VBS Series: Corruption and Catastrophe       Genesis 3:1-19

Intro: 7 C’s of History: Creation, Corruption, Catastrophe, Confusion, Christ, Cross, Consummation

Review: Gen. 1 & 2 Made in the Image of God: Capacity to Love God and Others

1. Corruption
1. Serpent

1. Adam and Eve

1. Temptation
1. Eyes will be Opened. (FOMO)

1. Original Sin

1. Catastrophe
1. Eyes were Opened…
1. Experienced for the first time…Nakedness, Fear, Shame, Anxiousness, Guilt, Loneliness, etc.

1. Separation from God
1. Hid from God
2. Lacked Peace, Love, wholeness…something is missing.
3. Nothing in the world can fill us completely.

1. Separation from One Another
1. Hid from each other.
2. Blamed Each Other
3. Not enough love for one another.

1. Worldview is Important
1. Exist for my own Happiness and Pleasure. (Secular Worldview)

Vs.      

1. Made with Capacity to Sin, but not for Sin. (Biblical Worldview)

1. Because of Genesis 3, we have hope!