Announcements for 1-16-22 

Worship Night: Please join us Sunday, January 23 at 7:00pm for a night of worship and testimonies from our own congregation.

ADULT CHOIR: We will be practicing today in the choir room for our second half of the year.  Anyone that loves music, please come and share your talents with us.  We only sing once a month, and we will do an Easter cantata.  Please come join us!  Thank you!  Judy Gacke

Grace Circle: Will meet Tuesday, January 18th at Marlene Mellemas condo @ 6:30pm. We will listen to chapter 2 of “Calm My Anxious Heart” and then discuss. * Please bring ketchup and bbq sauce for Atlas. See you there!

~Interested in supporting the Midweek Meal with groceries? Please check the sign-up sheet in the gathering space for items needed. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Schulte at 712.470.4883. Thank you!

Church Doors:  Due to unforeseen circumstances our church doors will be locked every night until further notice, except south door, that will be unlocked 24/7, but the wheelchair access will be non-functional. So, if you come to the church after hours please use the south entrance. Thank you for your understanding!

MEMBERSHIP RETREAT:  If you are interested in learning more about the First Reformed Church and/or wanting to join by Profession of Faith, we are hosting a membership retreat on Sunday January 23, noon-4pm.  Please contact Cheryl Van Beek (712-470-0278 or frccheryl@premieronline.net) for more information or to reserve your spot.

~We are looking for a few more people to pray with our Sunday School teachers during Cherub Choir. If you are interested, please contact Amy Schulte (712.470.4883 or frcamy@premieronline.net). Thank you

"Due to various physical circumstances, the NW Iowa Bible League board has vacant positions.  Will you make this a matter of prayer?  If the Lord places the matter on your heart and you are willing to consider filling a vacancy, please contact Esther at 507.350.9670 or dbesther@tcaexpress.net."

ATTENTION:   The Rock Rapids Council of Churches is hosting a 5^th Sunday Service on Sunday, January 30^th at 5 pm at the Central Lyon High School Auditorium.  Our guest will be Dr. Micah Parker, a Christian Motivational speaker.   His topic will be “Sexuality and Profanity; How Our Culture Tricks Us”.  Due to the subject, all students (7^th grade and up) and all parents and adults are encouraged to attend.  We are constantly influenced by the world around us.  Dr. Parker will share what God says with humor and humility.  Don’t miss this opportunity.  There is NO charge to attend.  A freewill offering will be taken to further the ministry of the RR Council of Churches.  For more information about Dr. Parker, go to www.trustguyministries.com.      

         *The January Bridge is now available in the holder next to the mailboxes*

   ~~ We will not be putting the Focus on the Family brochure in the mailboxes anymore. If you would like a copy, you can pick one up in the holder next to the mailboxes. Thanks 

Children’s Bulletins are now available by the regular bulletins each week. The bulletin goes according to the scripture for the week and there will be one for 3+ and one for 7+. 

~Sunday’s bulletin will now be available via your phone. Just scan the QR code on the bulletin stands or the welcome center.

        *Offering will be collected in the back of the church until further notice*                                                                                                       

                      **Please Call Church Office to reserve Meeting Rooms**

*Bulletin announcement deadline is now Thursdays at 11am, call, email or drop off at the church office *

Thank you, God for a great Christmas break & for the kids back in the hallways again!

Praises to our LORD for active & faithful youth who lead in sooo many ways!

Please PRAY for…         

Barb Hoogendorn (knee replacement)                                            

 Bea Carver (Rachelle Johnsen’s mom)

Doris Calkins                                                                                          

 Pam Foster (Huntington’s Disease)                                                               

Veryl Blue (Anita Dieren’s dad)                                                         

 Kathy Van Olst (healing after broken femur)                

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

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)

Gail Hartter (Eric Hartter’s mom)                                                        

Gary Hermanson (Nikki Van Beek’s dad)

Elton Hilbrands (Lucille Smit’s son)                                                    

Curt Smook (Kay Wynia’s dad)

Bob & Arlene Sterler (Robbie Korthal’s parents)                            

Lorelei Reynolds (Laureen Schram’s sister)

Terry Gregory (Amy Ryals’ step mom) breast cancer                      

Marilyn Kuyper (Ethanie Pulscher’s aunt)  

Karen DeNoble (Dave DeNoble’s mom)                                              

Adult Bible Study “Exploring our Questions on Death”

Wednesday nights in February 6pm in room #345

OAKS’ CLUB GATHERING

(Bring a senior friend or two day)

January 20^th @ 2pm in the Fellowship Hall

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE
 January 16, 2022 at 9:30am

WE APPROACH GOD

Prelude: “Raise a Hallelujah” 

Welcome and Announcements- Mason Wynia 

Opening Prayer – Kadence Boender

*Praise Service:  

“King of Kings”

“Waymaker”

“It is Well”

Congregational Prayer – Ashlyn Murray

Ministry Of Music- Bell Choir

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD 

Children Sermon- Jayme Van Wyhe

(4&5 Year olds dismissed for Children and Worship)

Scripture: Psalm 18:2, Isaiah 26:4  

Message: “Trusting God; On the Mountains AND in the River” 

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Prayer of Response – Olivia Lyman

Closing Song: “How Great Thou Art”

*Benediction – Kylee Miller

*Sending Chorus “How Great Thou Art” Chorus

*Postlude

 Serving us today 1-16-22

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Handbells

NURSERY- Alexis & Emory Lincecum

COMMON GROUND- Laurine Gerritsen & Cindy Bosch

COFFEE BREAK- Dwayne & Sharon Postma

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Youth Sunday

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

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER- Sue Van Wyhe

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Sheryl Bouwman

SOUND SYSTEM – Keith Van Beek

VIDEO TAPING- Matt Kock

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Brett Dieren

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kristi Metzger

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

Serving us next week 1-23-22 

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Choir

NURSERY- Kay & Melanie Wynia

COMMON GROUND- Springer Family

COFFEE BREAK- Bob & Barb Dreke

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Susan Van Wyhe

CHILDREN & WORSHIP- Leader: Sara Groen         Greeter: Mali Kellenberger

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER- Dwayne Postma

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Joel & April DeWit

SOUND SYSTEM – Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING – Brayden Dieren

PROCLAIM PRESENTER – Tanner Lincecum

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Penny Krull

*THE LOOSE OFFERING – General Fund

FINANCIALS

                                    Sunday 1-9-22            YTD Offerings                  YTD Budget

General Fund:            $12,700.00                   $13,920.00                         $15,410.10

Benevolent Fund:     $975.00                         $5,528.00                          $10,180.80

Building Fund:           $0                                   $500.00                            $8,692.40

Sunday School 

Last Year’s Attendance: 69                                   Last Week’s Attendance: 68

Last Year’s Offering: $50                                       Last Week’s Offering: $18.25

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 1-16-22:

Youth Sunday

Sunday School Lesson: Unit 26, Session 3: The Last Supper

MONDAY 1-17-22: 

7pm Circle of Kindness

TUESDAY 1-18-22:

6:30 Grace Circle

WEDNESDAY 1-19-22:

9-11am MOPS

2:30-5pm Club 512, Midweek meal to follow from 5-6:30pm. Everyone is welcome to eat with us!

6:30 Girls League

6:30 Jr. RCYF 

8pm Guys Night

THURSDAY 1-20-22:

2pm Oaks Club

FRIDAY 1-21-22:   

SATURDAY 1-22-22: 

SUNDAY 1-23-22:  

Sunday School Lesson: Unit 26, Session 4: Jesus was Arrested

12-4pm Membership Retreat 

7pm Worship Night