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

Announcements and bulletin for 12-8-24

Announcements for 12-8-24

*Reminder: Peace Circle will be meeting on December 12th at 6pm at Primrose Market, downtown Rock Rapids. 

Christmas Caroling

We will be caroling the afternoon of December 15. 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 e

Announcements and bulletin for 12-1-24

Announcements for 12-1-24

Thank you for once again supporting the mission of Operation Christmas Child! Numbers in our area are up! Our church alone packed 190 boxes, which is a record for us. Additionally, most of the churches and groups who brought boxes to our drop off location also brought more boxes than last year. In total, we delivered over 1100 boxes to Sioux City on Monday. That represents 1100 kids who will be hearing the Good News, many of them for the first time

Announcements and bulletin for 11-24-24

Announcements for 11-24-24

~Door Greeters: We are working on our list of door greeters for 2025.  If you would like to be added or removed from the list, please contact the church office no later than November 25.  Thank you.

~We now have a 40- foot shipping container at Justice For All to hold things for the container to go to Ukraine. Please drop your things off at the regular drop off by the Justice For All office. They will take care of them from there. Please make sure

Announcements and bulletin for 11-17-24

Announcements for 11-17-24

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.

~Door

Announcements and bulletin for 11-10-24

Announcements for 11-10-24

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 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 %

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