Announcements and bulletin for 5-4-25

Announcements for 5-4-25

~This morning will conclude our memory work with our 6th grade class, who will recite Psalm 19.   Thank you to all the children, teachers and parents who worked hard on their memory work this year!  Next week, we will be presenting our 2nd graders with their Bibles. Parents of 2nd graders are asked to come up front with their children for the presentation.

~Ladies! Plan to attend Bible League’s Spring Salad Luncheon with your friends on Monday, May

Announcements and bulletin for 4-27-25

Announcements for 4-27-25

~This morning our 5th grade class will recite the Beatitudes. Next week, our 6th grade class will recite Psalm 19. Parents: please have your 6th 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!

~MARK YOUR CALENDAR - May 4 is fast approaching and you will not want to miss hearing Bethany Kuhlmann speaking to all ages about “Dating and Relationships”.  This e

Announcements and bulletin for 4-20-25 "Easter Sunday"

Announcements for 4-20-25

~This morning our 2nd Grade Class will be reciting The Apostle’s Creed. 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!

~MARK YOUR CALENDAR - May 4 is fast approaching and you will not want to miss hearing Bethany Kuhlmann speaking to all ages about “Dating and Relatio

Announcements and bulletin for 4-13-25

Announcements for 4-13-25

~This morning, our 4th Grade Class will be reciting The Books of the Bible.   Next week, our 2nd Grade Class will be reciting The Apostle’s Creed. Parents: please have your 2nd 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!

~Family Fun Night at Air Madness! April 16, 2025 from 7-8 pm. ALL are welcome, regardless of age. Cost is $6/jumper (those not jumpin

Announcements and bulletin for 4-6-25

Announcements for 4-6-25

~This morning our 3rd Grade Class will recite The Ten Commandments. Next week, our 4th Grade Class will be reciting The Books of the Bible. Parents: please have your 4th 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!

THANK YOU! We can't say it enough to everyone who made our Building on Faith Event a Great Success! We appreciate everyone who volunteered to

Announcements and bulletin for 3-30-25

Announcements for 3-30-25

~Praise God! We are officially an ARC church. Thank you to all those who have played a part in our transition to a new denomination. 

~This morning our 1st Grade Class will recite Psalm 23 and John 3:16. Next week, our 3rd Grade Class will recite The Ten Commandments. Parents: please have your 3rd 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!

*The Buildin

Announcements and bulletin for 3-23-25

Announcements for 3-23-25

~This morning our Kindergarten Class will recite their memory work. Next week, our 1st Grade Class will recite Psalm 23 and John 3:16. Parents: please have your 1st 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!

The Building on Faith Fundraiser is Next Week! Join us after Church for lunch consisting of Hot Dogs, Sloppy Joe's, Coney Dogs, and Salads and Si

Announcements and bulletin for 3-16-25

Announcements for 3-16-25

~This morning, our 3&4-year olds, Preschool and TK Classes will be presenting their memory work. Next week, our Kindergarten Class will recite their memory work, The Lord’s Prayer. Parents: please have your children to their classroom by 9:15 AM. When they are finished, the children will join their families for the remainder of worship. Thank you!

~Our JR High Youth Group is selling Puffins as a fundraiser from now until March 19. Find a JR High Yo

Announcements and bulletin for 3-9-25

Announcements for 3-9-25

-We will be taking an additional offering next week 3-16-25 during our Youth Sunday Service. All donations will go towards our “Ken’s Kids Account”. Thanks in advance. 

-Our JR High Youth Group is selling Puffins as a fundraiser from now until March 19. Find a JR High Youth Group member to purchase some delicious Puffins! We appreciate your support!

-Due to cold and flu season, it has been recommended we do not shake hands during our morning greeting

Announcements and bulletin for 3-2-25

Announcements for 3-2-25

~Our Lost & Found is getting very full, if you could please look to see if any items may belong to you and take them, that would be great! We will donate any items left by March 9. Thanks. 

~Due to cold and flu season, it has been recommended we do not shake hands during our morning greeting time or as we depart from worship. Thank you for understanding.

Registration is NOW Open for Summer Camp 2025 at Inspiration Hills.  This year’s theme is “Christ

Announcements and bulletin for 2-23-25

Announcements for 2-23-25

Our Lost & Found is getting very full, if you could please look to see if any items may belong to you and take them, that would be great! We will donate any items left by March 9. Thanks. 

~Due to cold and flu season, it has been recommended we do not shake hands during our morning greeting time or as we depart from worship. Thank you for understanding.

Registration is NOW Open for Summer Camp 2025 at Inspiration Hills.  This year’s theme is “Christ

Announcements and bulletin for 2-16-25

Announcements for 2-16-25

Due to cold and flu season, it has been recommended we do not shake hands during our morning greeting time or as we depart from worship. Thank you for understanding.

Registration is NOW Open for Summer Camp 2025 at Inspiration Hills.  This year’s theme is “Christ is the Same Yesterday, Today, and Forever!”

Note:  Our church pays ½ the cost of registration.  When you register only pay ½ and indicate you are part of First Reformed Church Rock Rapids.

Announcements and bulletin for 2-9-25

Announcements for 2-9-25

Due to cold and flu season, it has been recommended we do not shake hands during our morning greeting time or as we depart from worship. Thank you for understanding

Annual giving receipts have been placed in church mailboxes and mailed out. A receipt is given if an offering is greater than $250 or given in a designated contribution envelope. Contributions given through retirement accounts or online (Stripe/planning center) will be receipted by those

Announcements and bulletin for 2-2-25

Announcements for 2-2-25

~Greetings First Reformed Church,

We have officially tallied the results of our Congregational Vote.  The First Reformed Church overwhelmingly

approved the ballot measure to leave the RCA and join the Alliance of Reformed Churches.  

Yes votes: 98.7 %

No votes: 1.3 %

231 Ballots were cast.  

Thank you all for your prayers and participation in the process. Don't stop praying as we continue to share the good news of Jesus. We will give more updates later.

Announcements and bulletin for 1-26-25

Announcements for 1-26-25

~Annual giving receipts have been placed in church mailboxes and mailed out. A receipt is given if an offering is greater than $250 or given in a designated contribution envelope. Contributions given through retirement accounts or online (Stripe/planning center) will be receipted by those accounts. If you feel you should have received a receipt and didn't, please contact Jammie in the church office.

~The Consistory has called for a Congregational V