Announcements for 1-25-26

We ask that you please refrain from shaking hands during worship. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and comfortable. 

2 Corinthians 5:7 : Walk by Faith

Our prayer concerns….                                                                                                                                          

Bill Kastein (healing after surgery)                                      

Jackie Groen (hospitalized)

Scott Hunt                                                                     

Gordy Faber (healing after back surgery)

Jeff Hrdicka                                                                                        

Merlin Groen

Roger DeBey                                                                  

Rod Grooters

Betty Vanden Heuvel                                                       

JoAnn Douglas                                                                                        

Alice Feikema  (Hospice)                                                  

Kathy Van Olst

Janice Den Besten                                                           

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)

Ron & Cathy Birkeland                                                           

Todd Altman (Jack & Esther Altman’s son)            

Bill Saeger (Jackie Groen’s brother)                                               

Russ Carver (Rachelle Johnsen’s dad)

Kathleen Jacobsma (Brenda Vanden Top & Barb Tilstra’s mom) 

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

(addresses are available by request)

Pearl Folkens                                                                      Wilma DeRoo                                       JoEllen Sorgdrager                                           

Ruth Van Aartsen                                                                 Joyce Mellema                                  Alice Feikema                

 Harriet Hoff                                                                         Arnie & Donna Kwikkel                          Marlene Flier      

   **Prayer Time- in the sanctuary, Wednesday 12-2 

Oaks Club (anyone over 50)

January 29^th @ 1pm – We will meet at Rosie’s in Rock Rapids for Coffee

(contact Amy Ryals if you have questions)

The Groen Family wanted to share a link for Jackie’s Caring Bridge:

Follow her CaringBridge for updates on their health journey. It’s a great way to send love, encouragement, and stay informed. Please visit, follow, and keep lifting them up with our support!

https://www.caringbridge.org/site/ab9540d5-f807-11f0-9e02-fb378c7363f1

Club 512 Volunteers for 1-28-26

Games:                

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

Maddie VandeWeerd                Jonathon Kock                                      Leo Groen

   Jayda Pytleski                          Lincoln Klosterbuer                             Liam Vander Zee 

    Lily Jurrens                              Brody Buntjer                                       Jayden Daale 

  Ashlyn Timmerman                                                                                Connor Altman     

Club 512 Snack helpers:  Heather Heimensen & Debbie Crane  

Midweek Meal Helpers: Glenda Hellenga, Randy Bosch, Amy Sieperda, Kay Wynia & 

Nursing Home Chaperone: Steve Crane

~The January 2026 Bridge Newsletter is now available in the clear boxes next to the mailboxes it will no longer be available on online, so please visit the church to pick up a copy.  Secretary’s office hours: ~ Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9-1                     **Bulletin announcements are due Fridays by 9am* 

*Tri-State Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) is accepting applications

for the upcoming weekend at the First Reformed Church in Rock Rapids, Iowa.

TEC is an interdenominational three-day Christian retreat designed to help

high schoolers learn more about their faith and their community.

The next TEC is February 13-15, 2026. If you would like to learn more about TEC or register, please visit www.TriStateTEC.org org email TriStateTEC@gmail.com. The cost is $50 and includes a

t-shirt & other special gifts. Scholarships are available upon request.

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 January 25, 2026 at 9:30am 

Prelude

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Ministry of Music: Adult Choir

Mission Minute: Ukraine update & JFA

Hymn: “A Mighty Fortress” #26, v. 1-4

Hymn: “How Firm A Foundation” #275, v. 1-4

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Hymn: “Immortal Invisible” #25, v. 1-4

Doxology #625

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Sermon: Pastor Cliff Hoekstra

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: “Fairest Lord Jesus” #88, v. 1-3

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Fairest Lord Jesus” #88, v. 4

(K-6^th grade Sunday School may be excused)

Mission statement: “TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS!”

Serving us today 1-25-26 

DOOR GREETERS - (N) Rich & Denise Roskam (S) George & Doris S.  (SE) Brenda & Rodney VT

NURSERY- Nathan & Ashley Kruse

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Collin & Rachelle Johnsen

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Edie Korthals & Glenda Hellenga

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Dwayne Postma

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Barb Folkens

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Tara Bouwman

SOUND SYSTEM- Dustin Bosch

VIDEO TAPING- Jonathan Kock

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Berlyn DeWit

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Shannon Rodger

VAN DRIVER- Dale Klarenbeek

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Serving us next week 2-1-26

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Mark & Sarah Swartz (S) Curt & Brenda Gisolf (SE) Dan & Rhona Snyder

NURSERY- Aubrey Kirch, Brielle VL & Sara Hrdlicka

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Chris & Jen Lincecum

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Jeff & Laureen Schram

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Fred Tilstra

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Tara Bouwman

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Lindsey Anderson

SOUND SYSTEM- Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Randy Bosch

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Caitlin Huisman

MEDICAL ASSISTANT-April DeWit

VAN DRIVER- Shawn Van Wyhe

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

ELDERS

Nate Schulte -2024-26

Randy Bosch, VP-2024-26

Joel Vis, Clerk- 2025-27

Rodney Vanden Top- 2025-27

JD Hommes- 2026-28

Ken Leuthold-2026-28

DEACONS

Shawn Van Wyhe -2024-26

Jordan Menning -2024-26

Evan Metzger, Property Chair-2024-26

Kade Griesse, Chair of Deacons- 2025-27

Brad Rypkema, General Treas.-2025-27

Jerry Mulder, Benevolent Treas.- 2025-27

Breyden Schulte-2026-28

Mike Pulscher, Clerk-2026-28

Kyle Grooters-2026-28

                                            FINANCIALS as of 1-18-26 

                                  Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                     YTD Budget

General Fund:         $12,088.16                            $28,262.01                           $40,722.50

Benevolent Fund:  $14,053.00                              $22,932.41                           $11,468.91

                                       *Online donations are now added to designated funds*

Sunday School 1-18-26

                Last Year’s Attendance: 93                             Last Week’s Attendance: 78

                Last Year’s Offering: $56.00                           Last Week’s Offering: $56.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 1-25-26:

10:45am Sunday School: Lesson 46: God Blesses Joseph

1-5pm TEC planning meeting (whole church)

MONDAY 1-26-26:

7pm Created to Commune Small Group (Martha Room)

TUESDAY 1-27-26: 

6:30pm Grace Circle 

WEDNESDAY 1-28-26:

8:30am Staff Meeting (Martha Room)

12-2pm Prayer time (Sanctuary)

2:30-5pm Club 512

5-7pm Sr. Youth Group Soup Supper (rescheduled date)

6:15-7:30pm Jr. High Youth Group (Youth Room)

THURSDAY 1-29-26:    

1pm Oaks Club (Rosie’s)  

FRIDAY 1-30-26:   

8am Men’s Bible Study (Martha Room)

SATURDAY 1-31-26:    

SUNDAY 2-1-26:     

Sunday School Lesson: Lesson 47: Joseph Rises to Power

1-5pm TEC planning meeting (whole church)