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 Sid

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 You

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 Vo

Announcements and bulletin for 1-19-25

Announcements for 1-19-25

~The Consistory has called for a Congregational Vote to approve leaving the Reformed Church in America (RCA) and joining the Alliance of Reformed Churches (ARC.)  This vote will take place beginning Sunday, Jan. 5, and ending Sunday, January 26 at 10:45 am.  Information and ballots are available on the table in the gathering space with the ballot box. 

The Consistory has also called for a Congregational Meeting to take place on Sunday, January 26 a

Announcements and bulletin for 1-12-25

Announcements for 1-12-25

The Consistory has called for a Congregational Vote to approve leaving the Reformed Church in America (RCA) and joining the Alliance of Reformed Churches (ARC.)  This vote will take place beginning Sunday, Jan. 5, and ending Sunday, January 26 at 10:45 am.  Information and ballots are available on the table in the gathering space with the ballot box. 

The Consistory has also called for a Congregational Meeting to take place on Sunday, January 26 at

Announcements and bulletin for 1-5-25

Announcements for 1-5-25

The Consistory has called for a Congregational Vote to approve leaving the Reformed Church in America (RCA) and joining the Alliance of Reformed Churches (ARC.)  This vote will take place beginning Sunday, Jan. 5, and ending Sunday, January 26 at 10:45 am.  Information and ballots are available on the table in the gathering space with the ballot box. 

The Consistory has also called for a Congregational Meeting to take place on Sunday, January 26 at

Announcements and bulletin for 12-29-24

Announcements for 12-29-24

The Grooters family will be serving cake today in the fellowship hall in honor of Rod & Lavonne’s 

70th Wedding Anniversary!

Congratulations to Mandi and Dalton Ver Beek on the birth of their son, Ryer Troy.  Ryer was born on Dec 21 and is welcomed home by two big brothers, August and Arlow. 

Merry Christmas from the VanWyhe Family.  We are blessed to serve alongside each of you as we share the Good News of Jesus with our community.  Thank you all fo

Announcements and bulletin for 12-22-24

Announcements for 12-22-24

The Grooters family will be serving cake in the fellowship hall on December 29th in honor of Rod & Lavonne’s 

70th Wedding Anniversary!

Thank you for the many expressions of sympathy shown to us in the passing of our father & husband, Steve Ellsworth. We appreciate all the texts, calls, visits, food & prayers. We are grateful to be a part of such a caring congregation. ~ Jeanne Ellsworth & John & Peggy Metzger

“But seek 1st the kingdom of God & His

Announcements for 12-15-24

Announcements for 12-15-24

Christmas Caroling

We will be caroling this afternoon, December 15th from 2-4pm. All ages are welcome to participate. The commitment is only for a couple of hours but has a lasting impact. This is such a meaningful experience for the people we carol to and also for those who are caroling. There will be a time of fellowship with others afterwards while we enjoy sandwiches and goodies. How can you help?  We need:

If you know of anyone who would love t