Announcements and bulletin for 11-3-24

Announcements for 11-3-24

The following have been nominated for the positions of Elder and Deacon for 2024:  

Elder nominees: Cody Hoefert, Heather Springer, Joel Vis, Ken Leuthold & Rodney VandenTop

Deacon nominees: Jerry Mulder, Eric Hartter, Joel Vis, Dustin Bosch, Brad Rypkema, Kade Griesse, Kris Krull, Kyle Grooters & Lucas Bouwman

*If anyone has evidence of any Biblical grounds that any of these persons should not be on Consistory, please inform one of the Elders.

~2025

Announcements and bulletin for 10-27-24

Announcements for 10-27-24

The following have been nominated for the positions of Elder and Deacon for 2024:  

Elder nominees: Cody Hoefert, Heather Springer, Joel Vis, Ken Leuthold & Rodney VandenTop

Deacon nominees: Jerry Mulder, Eric Hartter, Joel Vis, Dustin Bosch, Brad Rypkema, Kade Griesse, Kris Krull, Kyle Grooters & Lucas Bouwman

*If anyone has evidence of any Biblical grounds that any of these persons should not be on Consistory, please inform one of the Elders.

~2025

Announcements and bulletin for 10-20-24

Announcements for 10-20-24

~Potluck today!

Today we are having a potluck in our Fellowship Hall right after Sunday School (around 11:35 am). All are welcome for fellowship and some great food! Drink and tableware will be provided. Please stay and join us. There will be plenty of delicious food!

   “You, my sheep, the flock that I feed, are my people, and I am your God” 

Ezekiel 34:31

~Condolences to the Bob Dreke Family as he passed away this past Monday, October 14. 

~Please

Announcements and bulletin for 10-13-24

Announcements for 10-13-24

We want to thank the congregation for the Love, support and sympathy shown to us with the unexpected passing of our brother-in-law, Verlyn Eben. A special Thank you to Amy Ryals, to our care elder, Laureen Schram, and to Mary Hoogers who presented our sister Myra with a beautiful prayer shawl that she made. You, our church family are a blessing to us. Thank you~ Dale, Cori, Mike, Shannon Klarenbeek and families

Potluck Meal 

Next Sunday, October 20,

Announcements and bulletin for 10-6-24

Announcements for 10-6-24

Nomination Ballots: It’s that time of year as we choose our deacons and elders to serve our church. Nomination letter and ballots are in your church mailbox. Ballots are due back by today at 11am, October 6th. Please place them in the box marked ballots across from the mailboxes. Please, prayerfully consider your nominations!

We will start Adult Choir practice, today, Sunday Oct 6th in the David Room following worship services.  Please come and join

Announcements and bulletin for 9-29-24

Announcements for 9-29-24

~Nomination Ballots: It’s that time of year as we choose our deacons and elders to serve our church. Nomination letter and ballots are in your church mailbox. Ballots are due back by October 6th. Please place them in the box marked ballots across from the mailboxes. Please, prayerfully consider your nominations!

Join us Wednesday, October 2, 2024 @ 6:30pm at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, 300 E Iowa Ave., George, IA. For a community event titled “Fin

Announcements and bulletin for 9-22-24

Announcements for 9-22-24

~Join us Wednesday, October 2, 2024 @ 6:30pm at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, 300 E Iowa Ave., George, IA. For a community event titled “Finding Hope in the Storm” by nationwide inspirational speaker, Deb Hadley, delivers a message of hope and healing. She has endured many hardships through grief but strives to find a purpose and meaning in her suffering. She is the founder of KT Humble hearts. Learn more about her at kthumblehearts.org or debhadle

Announcements and bulletin for 9-15-24

Announcements for 9-15-24

Thank you all for your participation. We had excellent participation and representation from First Reformed Church members. 

The question on the ballot was: "Do you authorize the Consistory of First Reformed Church to continue with the process of leaving the Reformed Church in America and joining the Alliance of Reformed Churches?  Yes: 96%   No: 4 %

What will happen next?  

Announcements and bulletin for 9-8-24

Announcements for 9-8-24

~If you are interested in membership at First Reformed Church or just want to know more about us, we are hosting a Membership Retreat on September 22 at Noon.  We will meet at Pastor Steve and Kayla’s home, enjoy a meal, and learn together about what membership is all about.  Contact Cheryl Van Beek, 470-0278 or frccheryl@premieronline.net for more information.

A NEW CLASS IS STARTING IN ROCK RAPIDS, IOWA

BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) will be starting

Announcements and bulletin for 9-1-24

Announcements for 9-1-24

Praise & Picnic Day – Sunday, September 8 (next Sunday)

Our church service will be held at Island Park (west of the swimming pool) on September 8.  The worship service will start at 10:30 am. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Lunch will be served after the worship service. There will be activities for all ages including 3-legged races, egg and spoon races, inflatables, bean bag tournament, cards, and a TV so you can watch the Vikings game. We do n

Bulletin and announcements for 8-25-24

Announcements for 8-25-24

Praise and Thank You- We are happy to report our brother-in-law, Ray Eberts is cancer free! Thank you for all your prayers and support throughout this journey.  ~Gordy and Sue Faber

Praise & Picnic Day – Sunday, September 8

Our church service will be held at Island Park (west of the swimming pool) on September 8.  The worship service will start at 10:30 am. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Lunch will be served after the worship service. There wil

Announcements and bulletin for 8-18-24

Announcements for 8-18-24

Praise & Picnic Day – Sunday, September 8

Our church service will be held at Island Park (west of the swimming pool) on September 8.  The worship service will start at 10:30 am. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Lunch will be served after the worship service. There will be activities for all ages including games, inflatables, bean bag tournament, cards, and yes even a TV so you can watch the Vikings game. We do need help with this event. Please c

Announcements and bulletin for 8-11-24

Announcements for 8-11-24

 ~We would like to thank you as a congregation as you reached out to us when our father, grand-father, Marinus Klarenbeek passed away. Whether by prayer cards, texts, or calls, or coming to visitation. We would especially like to thank Amy Ryals, Cheryl Van Beek, Pastor Steve, and our care elder Laureen Schram. We are grateful to belong to such a loving church family. Thank you again. ~Dale, Cori, Mike & Shannon Klarenbeek & their Families. 

~Thank

Announcements for 8-4-24

Announcements for 8-4-24

Flood Relief Info:

*The community impact committee has provided the congregation with a link to submit an online application for anyone in our FRC family who has personal losses or business losses from the recent flood. Please use the following link and submit by September 8th.  

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1T8lwOaMG2lLzkJZJYZ_XED8hNmaYaRYs8VEcE4j82rVgKw/viewform

Reminder there are also paper applications available in the gathering spa

Announcements and bulletin for 7-28-24

Announcements for 7-28-24

Flood Relief Info:

*The community impact committee has provided the congregation with a link to submit an online application for anyone in our FRC family who has personal losses or business losses from the recent flood. Please use the following link and submit by September 8th.  

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1T8lwOaMG2lLzkJZJYZ_XED8hNmaYaRYs8VEcE4j82rVgKw/viewform

Reminder there are also paper applications available in the gathering sp