Announcements for 1-14-24 

 Come and join us for a potluck meal together and enjoy fellowship with others. Sunday, January 21 at 11:30 am. All are invited! Please bring a hot or cold dish to share. Drink and tableware will be provided. We need 7 people to help with set-up (10:30 – 11:30) and 7 to help with clean-up (12:00 – 1:00 pm). Please sign up at the Welcome Center, call the church office or contact Sharon Postma.

 Bible Reading Plan: You can grab a bible reading bookmark from the Welcome Center or sign up at the Welcome Center for a daily text with the scripture reading for the day! 

~Adult Choir:  The choir is starting to work on the Easter Cantata and the second half of the year performances.  We would love to have anyone with a love of music come and share their talent with us.  We meet in the David Room, which is just down the hall from the nursery after the worship service.  Please come and check us out!  Thank you!

~RESGEN Men's Summit 2024 is a half-day conference with the mission of encouraging men, ages 17 and up, to grow and fulfill their purpose as leaders, husbands, fathers, and Christ-followers. The theme for this year's event is 'Being a Man of Courage' and features five dynamic sessions, comedy, free resources, and snacks throughout the day.

Cost is $35. Saturday, February 3 from 8 AM-1:30PM at Central Church in Sioux Falls, SD. Register online at resgen.org or sign up at the welcome center. Contact Rob Van Hofwegen for more details.    

Adult Sunday School Class- “Heidelburg Catechism Revisited” will begin on January 7, 2024.  This class will study the Heidelburg Catechism, a Confession and tool of discipleship that is based on Biblical Truth. This class will meet after morning worship in Room 377 for the month of January 2024 and will be led by George S.  Plan to join us and learn more about what we believe.

Attention Young Adults (18-25 years old): We will kick off the new year by studying the Book of Daniel. If you or someone you know is interested in joining this Bible Study that currently meets on Monday Evenings at 630pm, please contact Kiya Griesse (920-979-5492).  

Hope Haven Presents Dylan Scott: Exciting news! Mark your calendars for this fun event for all ages on Thursday, March 14 at The District in Sioux Falls. Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm. Curb Records recording country artist Dylan Scott is a triple threat- a powerful vocalist with a deep, unmistakable drawl; an old-soul songwriter with a young spirit; and a family man with a tender heart. The ACM-nominated, multi-Platinum singer has notched three No. 1 singles- My Girl, Nobody and New Truck., and the Top 5 hit-Hooked. Scott is a 2023 ACM nominee in the category New Male Artist of the Year. Purchase tickets: hopehaven.org/events.

Club 512 Volunteers for 1-17-24

Games:            1^st & 2^nd                                                  3^rd&4^th                                                5^th&6^th 

                  Maddie VanDerWeerd                     Ephraim Hoefert                                Reece VanderZee

                         Ella Jager                                             Leo Groen                                         Cooper Altman

                     Alexis Austin                                         Jacob Nagel                                    Taylor VandeWeerd

Snacks:  Rachel Eckenrod                       Meal Helpers:   Tracy Arnold, Glenda Hellenga, Audra Klinkenborg,                        

                  Bonnie Nail                                                                      Jill Jansma, ReNae Leuthold, & Kay Wynia        

Nursing Home Chaperone:   Steve Crane

The January Bridge is now available in the clear boxes next to the mailboxes.

Church office hours: ~ Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9-1 & Friday 9-12.

*Bulletin announcements need to be to the office by Thursday at 9am for the Sunday bulletin

“The LORD is faithful in all His words and kind in all His works.”- Psalm 145:13b

Please pray for…                                                            

Barb Hoogendorn 

Shari Kastein                                                                                          Kari Jurrens 

Makayla Klarenbeek                                                                            Betty Vanden Heuvel                         

Cindy Witt                                                                                               Janice Den Besten                                                                               

Karen Flier                                                                                              JoAnn Douglas    

Todd Altman (Jack & Esther Altman’s son)                                      Eldora Krull

Steve Bergeson (Kristi Kahl’s brother-in-law)                                   Judy Netten (knee)              

Melissa Moser (Kathy Moser’s daughter-in-law)                             Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)

Ellen Schram (Jeff Schram’s mom)                                                    Nancy Bosma (Mary Klinkenborg’s sister)                    

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)                              Sheila Haspels

Roger Van Maanen (Heather Van Wyhe’s dad)                              Sandra Smith (Laurie David’s mom) cancer     

Karen DeNoble (Dave DeNoble’s mom)                                            Nancy Aaker (Shari Kastein’s mom)

Doris Iwen (Lance Iwen’s mom)                                                        Carlton Woodruff (Rachelle Johnsen’s uncle)

Roger DeBey would like to thank you all for the prayers concerning his recent knee infection. He is feeling better, praise God!

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Remembering our Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Senior Living Residents:

Edna Jongerius                                                                                    Doris Calkins

Ruth Van Aartsen                                                                                Wilma DeRoo                                                     

Lucille Smit                                                                                           Joyce Mellema

Hermina Gerritsen                                                                              JoEllen Sorgdrager

Harriet Hoff                                                                                          Lloyd Hoefert

Pearl Folkens                                                                                        Darlene Brinkhuis                                                                                                     

Addresses available upon request at church office       

Care Elders’ Training- February 6^th @ 6:30pm (Jordan Menning will be our guest speaker)

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FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 January 14, 2024 at 9:30am

Prelude: Above All

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Ministry of Music: 

Handbells 

Mission Minute: Aid to Ukraine

Praise Service:

God of Wonders

Reckless Love

Revelation Song

Congregational Prayer

*4-5 yr. olds dismissed for Children & Worship*

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Matthew 2: 13-23

Sermon: The Great Adventure

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Song: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing 

Benediction

Sending Chorus: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

*6^th Grade and below may exit for Sunday School*

Mission statement: “TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS

 Serving us this week 1-7-24

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Conrad & Audrey DeNoble (S) Stuart & Lindsey Anderson (SE) Curt & Sandy Wynia

NURSERY- Kayla Van Wyhe & Jayda Pytleski

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Girls League

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Girls League

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Handbells                

CHILDREN & WORSHIP:  Leader: Heather Springer     Helper: Anika Springer

SOUND SYSTEM- Keith Van Beek

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Berlyn DeWit

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Scott Hunt

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER: Dwayne Postma

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES: Emily Grooters

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR: Josie Moser

VAN DRIVER: Mike Klarenbeek

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

 Serving us next week 1-21-24

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Curt & Anita Dieren (S) Billy & Natalie Kirch (SE) Lonn & Jammie Kellenberger

NURSERY- Shawn Van Wyhe Family

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Roger & Carol Oliver

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- JD & Lesa Hommes

MINISTRY OF MUSIC-               

CHILDREN & WORSHIP:     Leader: Brenda Van Hofwegen      Helper: Jayda Pytleski

SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING- Breyden Dieren

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Tanner Lincecum

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- April DeWit

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER: Cheryl Van Beek

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES: Ashley Kruse

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR: Myranda Moser

VAN DRIVER: Paul Van Wyhe

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

Sunday School 1-7-23

                              Last Year’s Attendance: 81                                      Last Week’s Attendance: 102

                              Last Year’s Offering: $41.00                                    Last Week’s Offering: $304.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 1-14-24:

Sunday School lesson: Session 3: Jesus Forgave Peter/ People are Restored

12-2pm Consistory Retreat

MONDAY 1-15-24:

7pm Circle of Kindness

TUESDAY 1-16-24: 

6:30pm Grace Circle

WEDNESDAY 1-17-24:

9-11am MOPS

2:30-5pm Club 512

5-6:15pm Midweek Meal 

6:30pm Jr. RCYF

8pm Sr. RCYF

THURSDAY 1-18-24:   

5:30pm Cookie Club

6:30pm Peace Circle

FRIDAY 1-19-24:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 1-20-24:

SUNDAY 1-21-24: 

Communion during worship

Sunday School Lesson: Session 4: God Wants Us to Know Him/ God Is Here

11:30pm All Church Potluck