Announcements and bulletin for 7-19-26

“Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise.”- Psalm 145:3a

Our prayer concerns….

Rod Grooters (Hospice)                                       

Jerry Pytleski

Merlin & Jackie Groen                                        

Roger DeBey 

Scott Hunt                                                      

Bill Kastein

Jeff Hrdlicka                                                               

JoAnn Douglas

Betty Vanden Heuvel                                           

Linda Person (Kar

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Announcements and bulletin for 7-12-26

Announcements for 7-12-26

“The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.”- Psalm 145:18

Our prayer concerns….

Rod Grooters (Hospice)                                       

Jerry Pytleski

Merlin & Jackie Groen                                        

Roger DeBey (knee infection healing)

Scott Hunt                                                      

Bill Kastein

Jeff Hrdlicka                                                               

JoAnn Douglas

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Announcements and bulletin for 7-5-25

Announcements for 7-5-26

For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! 

Romans 11:36

Our prayer concerns….                                                                            

Rod Grooters (Hospice)                                       

Jerry Pytleski

Merlin & Jackie Groen                                        

Roger DeBey (knee infection healing)

Scott Hunt                                                      

Bill Kastein

Jeff Hr

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Announcements and bulletin for 6-28-26

*If anyone is musically talented on the piano or organ and would be willing to play on traditional Sundays, which is typically twice a month. Please contact the church office or Cheryl Hulstein. Thanks

    “…they flourish in the courts of our God”- Psalm 92:13b 

Our prayer concerns….                                                                                                         

Rod Grooters (Hospice)                                       

Jerry Pytleski

Merlin & Jacki

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Announcements and bulletin for 6-14-26

Announcements for 6-14-26

~If anyone is musically talented on the piano or organ and would be willing to play on traditional Sundays, which is typically twice a month. Please contact the church office or Cheryl Hulstein. Thanks 

What a great week at Emerald Crossing VBS! Thank you to the over 60 volunteers who made it such a special week for the 151 kids who came! Wow! We had a week of journeying through Ireland, learning about the shepherd-king David, and the Good Shepherd,

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Announcements and bulletin for 6-7-26

Announcements for 6-7-26

If anyone is musically talented on the piano or organ and would be willing to play on traditional Sundays, which is typically twice a month. Please contact the church office or Cheryl Hulstein. Thanks

~Attention, Praise Team will be practicing Tuesday, June 9. Please arrive at 545pm.  Practice will be 6-7pm.  We will lead worship on June 14. Musicians welcome.

“Surely Your goodness & unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life…”-Psalm 23:

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Announcements and bulletin for 5-31-26

Announcements for 5-31-26

If anyone is musically talented on the piano or organ and would be willing to play on traditional Sundays, which is typically twice a month. Please contact the church office or Cheryl Hulstein. Thanks

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*VBS is just around the corner! We will be serving lunch all 3 days. Food lists have been split between 3 churches. Our list can be found on the welcome table in the Gathering S

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Announcements and bulletin for 5-24-26

Announcements for 5-24-26

If anyone is musically talented on the piano or organ and would be willing to play on traditional Sundays, which is typically twice a month. Please contact the church office or Cheryl Hulstein. Thanks

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*VBS is just around the corner! We will be serving lunch all 3 days. Food lists have been split between 3 churches. Our list can be found on the welcome

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Announcements and bulletin for 5-17-26

Announcements for 5-17-26

 ~ 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.

~After serving our congregation for 6 years, Valerie, our Music and Worship Director, has decided to step away from her position effective May 31, 2026.  Please pray for Valerie and our congregation during this transition.

“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”- 1 Peter 5:7

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Announcements and bulletin for 5-10-26

Announcements for 5-10-26

 ~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.

*After serving our congregation for 6 years, Valerie, our Music and Worship Director, has decided to step away from her position effective May 31, 2026.  Please pray for Valerie and our congregation during this transition.

“I am leaving you peace. I’m giving you My own pea

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Announcements and bulletin for 5-3-26

Announcements for 5-3-26

~ 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.

~Thank you so much for the cards, texts, hugs, kind words, and especially the prayers this past

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Announcements and bulletin for 4-26-26

Announcements for 4-26-26

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!

~Elizabeth (Betty) Vanden Heuvel will celebrate her 95th birthday on May 2. Cards can be sent to her at 1405 South Third Avenue, Rock Rapids, Iowa 51246

~THANK YOU!! We

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Announcements and bulletin for 4-19-26

Announcements for 4-19-26

~This morning our 4th Grade Class will be reciting The Books of the Bible. 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!

We have installed sensors for our Gathering Space and Kitchen lighting.  The lights will automatically come on when people enter the area and will

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Announcements and bulletin for 4-12-26 "Youth Sunday"

Announcements for 4-12-26

~ 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 to Pastor Steve, Amy R., Cheryl, our care elders, and our church family for the meals, messages, flowers, visits, and hugs after

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Announcements and bulletin for 4-5-26

Announcements for 4-5-26

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

“….He has risen….”- Matthew 28:6

Our prayer concerns….                                                                                                

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