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Stay up to date with the happenings of First Reformed Church by visiting our blog. You'll find information such as announcements, sermon notes and thoughts from our pastor to encourage and challenge your walk with the Lord.
Announcements and bulletin for 5-25-25
by: Jammie Kellenberger
05/21/2025
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`VBS is right around the corner! Our theme this year is Wonder Junction: March at Jesus, Live for His Glory! There is a food supply list at the Welcome Center in the Gathering Space. Please check it out to see what you can donate. A couple notes for parents of kids attending: We will be having fun by wearing the same color shirts each day: Monday – Blue; Tuesday – Green; Wednesday – Purple. Wonder Junction t-shirts will be handed out to the kids just before the program on
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Announcements and bulletin for 5-18-25
by: Jammie Kellenberger
05/15/2025
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Announcements for 5-18-25
~Today is our last day of Sunday School. What a blessed year it has been! Thank you to everyone who helped in any way with our education programs this year.
“Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock.”- Isaiah 26:4
Our prayer concerns….
Chris Schwartze
Betty Vanden He
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Announcements and bulletin for 5-11-25
by: Jammie Kellenberger
05/08/2025
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Announcements for 5-11-25
~This morning, 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 when prompted.
“It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to Your name O Most High.”- Psalm 92:1
Our prayer concerns….
Rod Grooters
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Announcements and bulletin for 5-4-25
by: Jammie Kellenberger
05/01/2025
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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
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Announcements and bulletin for 4-27-25
by: Jammie Kellenberger
04/24/2025
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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
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Announcements and bulletin for 4-20-25 "Easter Sunday"
by: Jammie Kellenberger
04/17/2025
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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
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Announcements and bulletin for 4-13-25
by: Jammie Kellenberger
04/10/2025
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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
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Announcements and bulletin for 4-6-25
by: Jammie Kellenberger
04/03/2025
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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
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Announcements and bulletin for 3-30-25
by: Jammie Kellenberger
03/27/2025
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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
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Announcements and bulletin for 3-23-25
by: Jammie Kellenberger
03/20/2025
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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
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Announcements and bulletin for 3-16-25
by: Jammie Kellenberger
03/13/2025
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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
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Announcements and bulletin for 3-9-25
by: Jammie Kellenberger
03/06/2025
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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
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Announcements and bulletin for 3-2-25
by: Jammie Kellenberger
02/27/2025
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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
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Announcements and bulletin for 2-23-25
by: Jammie Kellenberger
02/20/2025
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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
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Announcements and bulletin for 2-16-25
by: Jammie Kellenberger
02/13/2025
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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.
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