Announcements for 1-22-23     

Thank you to everyone for the cards, acts of kindness, food, prayers and memorials during Elton’s illness and passing. We especially want to thank Chris and Kristi Wright and Amy Ryals for their visits to Mom at Premier Estates. It is a journey made easier knowing we are part of a loving and caring church. What a comfort t to know that Elton was prayed over from two churches!  ~Lucille Smit, Judy & Joe Gacke and the family of Elton Hilbrands

Reminder: Pick up your empty baby bottle today and bring it back full of change to support the Cherish House. The filled bottles must be returned by February 12^th. Thank you!

*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.

ATTENTION: the "Community Drop Boxes" at ATLAS are for items that are in good condition and not in disrepair? We are receiving a lot of items from the drop boxes that are soiled, broken, or that we are unable to accept. Clothing must be clean and free of holes for us to place into our store. Likewise, items such as electronics (TVs, computers, etc..) are not allowed to be sold and ATLAS is incurring the cost of disposal. Other examples of items that we do not accept are baby cribs, car seats, play pens, pillows, or used mattresses.

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)

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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  

“By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and by the breath of His mouth all their host.”   -Psalm 33:6     

Please pray for…..                                            

Jan Spyksma (cancer treatment)

Tanner Lincecum                                                                                    

Scott Hunt (next eye appointment 2/10)                                       

Hermina Gerritsen                                                                               

Betty Vanden Heuvel

Judy Netten                                                                                          

Rod Grooters

Karen Flier                                                                                             

JoAnn Douglas                                                                    

Denise Roskam                                                                                      

Sherri Weerheim

Lana Swanson (sister of Anita Dieren)                                            

 Kathy Kunze

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

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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 1-25-23 * starts at 3:30pm 

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

                No Games                    No Games                                              No Games

Snacks:  Doris Schniederman      Meal Helpers:   Glenda Hellenga, Audra Klinkenborg,                  Lisa VandeStouwe      Tracy Arnold, Randy Bosch, Jill Jansma & ReNae                                                                                                                                                Leuthold  Nursery:                                           4^th Grade Nursing Home Chaperone:   Steve Crane

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE
 January 22, 2023 at 9:30am

Prelude: Holy Spirit come

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome/Announcements/Prayer

Praise Service:

Who You Say I Am

Our God

Great Are You Lord

Congregational Prayer

WE HEAR GODS WORD

Children’s Message: Sanctity of Human Life

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

Scripture: Acts 1: 12-26

Message: Waiting...

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Hymn: Surely the Presence of The Lord

Benediction

Closing Hymn: Surely the Presence of The Lord

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

 Serving us today 1-22-23:

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- 

NURSERY- Kadence Boender

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

Serving  us next week 1-29-23

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Adult Choir

NURSERY- Jayda P., Mali K. & Emery J.                                 

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Rob & Brenda Van Hofwegen

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Randy & Cindy Bosch

SUNDAY SCHOOL NURSERY- Kay Wynia

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Kristi Metzger

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- John Metzger

CHILDREN & WORSHIP-   Leader:  Amy Schulte   Greeter:  Mali Kellenberger

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- John Metzger      

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- Pastor Steve

SOUND SYSTEM- Dustin Bosch

VIDEO TAPING- Dave Hulstein

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Caitlin Huisman

MEDICAL ASSISTANT-  April DeWit

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Building Fund

Sunday School 1-15-23

Last Year’s Attendance: 81                                  Last Week’s Attendance: 84

Last Year’s Offering: $547.00                             Last Week’s Offering: $43.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 1-22-23:

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

Adult Sunday School 

MONDAY 1-23-23:

TUESDAY 1-24-23: 

WEDNESDAY: 1-25-23

10am Staff Meeting

3:30pmClub 512 *note time change* (Meal to follow from 5-6:15pm *everyone is welcome*) *Bubble Pizza*

6:30pm Jr. RCYF

8pm Sr. RCYF

THURSDAY 1-26-23:

FRIDAY 1-27-23:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 1-28-23:

SUNDAY 1-29-23: 

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

Looking Ahead: 

February 13: 6:30pm Parenting your Parents