Announcements for 1-28-24 

~The annual giving receipts are in your church mailboxes. If you didn’t receive one and feel you should have, contact the church office 712-472-3729. Thanks 

  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! 

~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” began on January 7, 2024.  This class is studying the Heidelburg Catechism, a Confession and tool of discipleship that is based on Biblical Truth. This class is meeting after morning worship in Room 377 through 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 are 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). 

 4-6^th GRADE WINTER RETREAT 

• February 16-18 at Inspiration Hills
• Register online at inspirationhills.org

The 4th-6th Grade Winter Retreat is an exciting opportunity for campers to experience Inspiration Hills' unique winter activities! The event will include a chapel message, worship, and Bible studies along with all the fun winter games! 

The event will take place from 7pm Friday night to 11am Sunday morning. The registration deadline is February 9! To register for this event or learn more, visit inspirationhills.org/4-6-retreat.

The Christian Reformed Church of Rock Rapids will be hosting a Soup and Pie supper on February 7^th from 4:30-6:30pm, at the Forester Community Center. Come and sit or take it to go. Deliveries are available and pre-orders. Just call or text Emily @ 712-739-0315. Or email crcsoupsupper@gmail.com. Free will donation. 

Club 512 Volunteers for 1-31-24

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

Club 512 Snack helpers:  Jan Spyksma & Debbie Crane                   

Midweek Meal Helpers:   Tracy Arnold, Glenda Hellenga, Audra Klinkenborg,                        

                                                           April DeWit, Kellie Menning, & Kay Wynia        

Nursing Home Chaperone:   Nate Schulte

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

“With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.”- Mark 10:27

Barb Hoogendorn                                                                                 Merlin Groen

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     

Carlton Woodruff (Rachelle Johnsen’s uncle)                                 Nancy Aaker (Shari Kastein’s mom)

Doris Iwen (Lance Iwen’s mom)     

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

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Our Care Elders:

Steve & Debbie Crane                Steve & Jessica Harman             Dustin & Taylor Bosch

                             Scott & Amy Sieperda                 Rich & Denise Roskam                 Mike & Erica Groen

  Chris & Kristi Wright                   Anita Dieren                               Jody Vande Weerd

  Matt & Jen Kock                        Laureen Schram                         Mary Hoogers

  Gerald Postma                          Sara Hrdlicka                            Wendy Huisman

  Barb Folkens & Sue Faber          Geneva Grooters                        Dan & Rhona Snyders

  Dwayne & Sharon Postma          Fred & Sharon Tilstra

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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       

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 January 28, 2024 at 9:30am

Prelude

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Ministry o

f Dance: Robin’s School of Dance

Ministry of Music: Adult Choir

Budget Announcement: Deacons

“How Great Thou Art” #4, v. 1-4

“The Church’s One Foundation” #277 v. 1-4

Congregational Prayer

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

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Philippians 4: 1-3

Sermon: 3 Aspects of a Unified Church

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Song: “All Creatures of Our God and King” #64, v. 1, 4, 5

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “The Family of God” #282 

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

Mission statement: “TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS

 Serving us this week 1-28-24

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Scott & Deb Hunt (S) Marlene Mellema (SE) Keith & Cheryl Van Beek

NURSERY- Heather & Anika Springer

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Edie Korthals & Glenda Hellenga

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Dave Altman Family

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Adult Choir                

CHILDREN & WORSHIP:  Leader: Taylor Bosch     Helper: Ashlyn Timmerman

SOUND SYSTEM- Dustin Bosch

VIDEO TAPING- Brad Rypkema

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Aubree Boender

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Jean Fick

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER: Fred Tilstra

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES: Kerry Mulder

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR: Ashley Rypkema

VAN DRIVER: Mike Klarenbeek

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General/ Building Fund

 Serving us next week 2-4-24

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Joe & Judy Gacke (S) Jeff & Laureen Schram (SE) Audra Klinkenborg

NURSERY- Kay & Melanie Wynia

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Chris & Jen Lincecum

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Jean & Ruben Fick

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Cherub Choir             

CHILDREN & WORSHIP:     Leader: Kay Wynia      Helper: Melanie Wynia

SOUND SYSTEM- Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Eric Arnold

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Caitlin Huisman

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- April DeWit

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER: Lisa Vande Stowe

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES: Jen Lincecum

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR: Myranda Moser

VAN DRIVER: Dale Klarenbeek

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

Sunday School 1-21-23

                              Last Year’s Attendance: 80                                     Last Week’s Attendance: 91

                              Last Year’s Offering: $219.00                                  Last Week’s Offering: $37.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 1-28-24:

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

12-2pm Consistory Retreat (Elijah Room)

MONDAY 1-29-24:

4:15pm Worship committee meeting (Martha Room)

TUESDAY 1-30-24: 

WEDNESDAY 1-31-24:

2:30-5pm Club 512

5-6:15pm Midweek Meal 

6:30pm Jr. RCYF

8pm Sr. RCYF

THURSDAY 2-1-24:   

FRIDAY 2-2-24:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 2-3-24:

SUNDAY 2-4-24: 

Sunday School Lesson: Session 1: Jesus Gave His Followers a Mission/ The Commission Received

 Sermon outline:

Philippians 4:1-3         3 Aspects of a Unified Church  

Intro: Reasons Church Divide: Theology, Preferences, Relationships 

1. Love One Another in the Lord.
1. Mark of the Church is Love. (John 13:34-35) 

1. How do we love one another? 
1. Impossible to love one another without Jesus.
2. Serve, Listen, Pray

If we do not love one another, our love for the world means nothing.

1. Stand Firm in the Lord
1. It’s not the storms of life, hurts and pains nor temptations that divide the church, but rather the lack of Foundation!

1. Must stand on God’s Word.

1. Must practice what God’s Word says.

1. Be Reconciled in the Lord
1. Unified church is not absent of trials, temptations nor pain, but practices Reconciliation.

1. Reconciliation= Restoration of a Relationship.
1. Eph. 4:26-27 Do not let your anger fester…Talk it out!
2. Forgive one another as Christ forgives you.

1. Reconciliation magnifies the witness and mission of the Church!