Announcements for 1-15-23     

VOLUNTEER FAIR: Last week we started our volunteer fair. It will run thru today, January 15^th. Please refer to the gathering space tables for more information. Prayerfully consider signing up for one or more of the many volunteering opportunities in our church.

You can sign up via Church Center https://frcrockrapids.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1541213

or scan the QR code.

THANK YOU- The SR RCYF appreciates all of the support shown this week at our soup supper! We served 225 guests!  Thank you to everyone who came, donated and served.  

Reminder: Pick up your empty baby bottle today and bring it back full of change to support the Cherish House.

*Church Directory:  I will have old directories on the welcome center to confirm addresses, phone numbers and information so that we can update the directory for 2023. If you could please put your initials or updated information on the printed directories that will help me to have the current info for the year. I would like to print by the end of the month. Thanks~ Jammie FRC Secretary

Worship livestreaming: We ask that you are patient with us as we work through our livestreaming issues. If you are un-able to watch during worship due to the buffering you can refer to our website following worship.                 https://www.rockrapidsfrc.org/services/

**With winter here we have a few reminders as far as cancelling worship. We will make announcements via Flocknote, Prayer Chain, Social-Media and the following radio stations KIWA Sheldon and K101/KQAD.  The same rules apply to our Wednesday night activities. (If Central Lyon and or West Lyon schools release early or cancel, we will NOT have activities that day, so please plan accordingly) Thanks for your understanding. First Reformed Church.

*Registration is open for Inspiration Hills Bible camp! 2023 SUMMER CAMP THEME: LIVING WATER from John 7: 37-38 “On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the scripture has said, “Out of his heart will flow rivers or living water.” Our Hope and prayer is that everyone who comes to camp this summer comes to truly know what it means for us to come take a drink of the sustaining source of Living Water.                                 

                                                                       JFA

 Justice for All

      2023 Service and Learning Trips

Harvest Hands: January 20-27 (Juarez, Mexico)

Voice of Calvary MInistries (VOCM): February 3-10 (Jackson, MS)

John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation (JVMPF): February 11-17 (Jackson, MS)

Grace Covenant: March 3-10 (Annville KY)

Grace Reigns: March 31-April 7 (Colorado City, AR/Hilldale, UT)

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

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

*Bulletin announcements need to be to the office by Thursday at 11am for the Sunday bulletin  

“The Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor-Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name (in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf), He will teach you all things. And He will help you remember everything that I have told you.” -John 14:26

Please pray for…..                                            

Tanner Lincecum 

Scott Hunt                                                                                            

Debbie Crane                                        

Hermina Gerritsen                                                                               

Betty Vanden Heuvel

Judy Netten                                                                                          

Rod Grooters

Karen Flier                                                                                             

JoAnn Douglas                                                                    

Denise Roskam                                                                                      

Sherri Weerheim

Lana Swanson (sister of Anita Dieren) broken arms from accident                   

Lorelei Reynolds (Laureen Schram’s sister)                                      

Bonnie Wilson (Blair Wilson’s mom)

Melissa Moser (Kathy Moser’s daughter-in-law)                           

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)           

Roger Van Maanen (Heather Van Wyhe’s dad)                             

Sandra Smith (Laurie David’s mom) cancer     

Karen DeNoble (Dave DeNoble’s mom)                                             

Bob & Arlene Sterler (Robbie Korthal’s parents)    

Lora Puttmann (Kellie Menning’s mom)                                            

Nancy Aaker (Shari Kastein’s mom)

Marilyn Kuyper (Ethanie Pulscher’s aunt)                                         

Jody Kooiman (Gordy & Sue Faber’s niece) tests 1/10

Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)                          

Steve Drake (Denise Drake’s husband) cancer surgery healing

Ashley Schwartze (loss of aunt Joyce Clemmons)

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                                                     Parenting your Parents Workshop

                                   February 13^th @ 6:30pm- Contact Amy Ryals for questions                                

                              Remembering our nursing home & assisted living members….

Ruth Van Aartsen                                                                

Edna Jongerius                                                    

Hermina Gerritsen

Lucille Smit                                                                          

Wilma DeRoo                                                     

 Pam Foster

Chris Vonk                                                                           

 Joyce Hommes                                                     

Missy Perkins

Harriet Hoff                                                                          

JoEllen Sorgdrager                                              

Pearl Folkens

Lloyd Hoefert                                                                       

Joyce Mellema                                                     

Doris Calkins

Club 512 Volunteers for 1-18-23

Games: 1^st & 2^nd   Alex Lyman   3^rd&4^th Kayden Van Berkum     5^th&6^th Ethan Hoefert

                               Berlyn DeWit             Maden Kellenberger                    Zach Lutmer

                                                                      Ephraim Hoefert                   Gable Van Beek

                                                                       Aston Van Beek                 Reece Vander Zee

                                                                        Kadence Boender

Snacks:  Jan Spyksma            Meal Helpers:   Glenda Hellenga, Audra Klinkenborg,                          Debbie Crane                Kellie Menning, April DeWit & Heather Van Wyhe

Nursery: TBD                                                 5^th Grade Nursing Home Chaperone:                                                                                                             Merlin Groen

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE
 January 15, 2023 at 9:30am

Prelude: Shout to the Lord 

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome/Announcements/Prayer

Praise Service:

Days of Elijah

Waymaker

Waiting Here for You

Baptism: Reece Bouwman

Congregational Prayer

(4 & 5 year-olds may exit for Children & Worship)

WE HEAR GODS WORD

Scripture: Acts 1: 1-11

Message: Promise of the Spirit

Communion

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Hymn: Blessed Assurance

Benediction

(6^th grade & below may exit for Sunday School)

Closing Hymn: Blessed Assurance

 Serving us this week 1-15-23 

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- 

NURSERY- Joel & April DeWit

COMMON GROUND (before worship)-  Scott & Amy Sieperda

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)-   Pytleski Family

SUNDAY SCHOOL NURSERY- Rachel Eckenrod

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Cindy Bosch

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Joel Vis

CHILDREN & WORSHIP-   Leader: Taylor Bosch       Greeter: Taylor Rypkema

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER-  Amy Ryals

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- NA

SOUND SYSTEM- Curt Dieren

VIDEO TAPING-  Matt Kock

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Tanner Lincecum

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Sherri DeJong

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

 Serving us next week 1-22-23

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- 

NURSERY- Kay & Melanie Wynia                                    

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Audra Klinkenborg

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- JD & Lesa Hommes

SUNDAY SCHOOL NURSERY- Kayla Van Wyhe

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Glenda Hellenga

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Paul Van Wyhe

CHILDREN & WORSHIP-   Leader:  Cheryl Van Beek   Greeter:  Jayda Pytleski

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Pastor Steve      

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- Pastor Steve

SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING- Breyden Dieren

PROCLAIM PRESENTER-  Caitlin Huisman

MEDICAL ASSISTANT-  Kathy Moser

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Sunday School 1-8-23

Last Year’s Attendance: 68                                 Last Week’s Attendance: 81

Last Year’s Offering: $18.25                               Last Week’s Offering: $41.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 1-15-23:

Communion

Sunday School lesson: Session 4: Running the Race/ Pressing Toward the Goal

Adult Sunday School 

Volunteer Fair Ends*please consider serving our church* See the volunteer tables to sign up

1pm Vision Retreat 

MONDAY 1-16-23:

7pm Circle of Kindness *place TBD*

TUESDAY 1-17-23: 

6:30pm Grace Circle *place TBD*

WEDNESDAY: 1-18-23

2:30pm Club 512 (Meal to follow from 5-6:15pm *everyone is welcome*) *turkey gravy & biscuits*

6:30pm Jr. RCYF

8pm Sr. RCYF

THURSDAY 1-19-23:

FRIDAY 1-20-23:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 1-21-23:

SUNDAY 1-22-23: 

Sunday School Lesson: Session 1: Paul Before Rulers/ Preaching in All Circumstances

Looking Ahead: