Announcements for 1-29-23    

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!

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.

*The Christian Reformed Church will be holding their Soup & Pie Supper on Wednesday, February 1 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.  at the Forster Community Center.    Pre-orders for to-go and delivery orders will be taken until noon on Feb 1.  Text/call Emily at 712-739-0315. Or email crcsoupsupper@gmail.com

What is Rocky Mountain High?

Rocky Mountain High is a Youth Retreat for 9-12^th students that is hosted by the Synod of the Heartland.

This event is held every 3 years in Estes Park, Colorado.  This year the dates are July 22-26 (we realize this is part of “deadweek”, we would love to work around your family’s vacation plans as needed).  We highly encourage all high school students to attend! Please see the registration information below for more details.  The out- of- pocket cost per student is $200 (there are scholarships available).  We will fundraise the remaining cost.  Please contact Cheryl Van Beek if you have any questions.

Rocky Mountain High Registrations Open Feb 1.  Here is the link https://brushfire.com/synodyouth/rockymountainhigh/537636/register

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.

The February 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   

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” -Philippians 4:6

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 2-1-23

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

                Alex Lyman             Kayden Van Berkum                                   Ethan Hoefert

                Berlyn DeWit         Maden Kellenberger                                 Reece Vander Zee

                                                   Ephraim Hoefert                                        Gable Van Beek

                                                     Aston Van Beek                                           Zach Lutmer

                                                     Kadence Boender

Snacks:  Lindsey Anderson     Meal Helpers:   Tracy Arnold, Glenda Hellenga, Audra K.                    Tracy Arnold                              Randy Bosch, Jill Jansma & ReNae Leuthold

Nursery:                                              Nursing Home Chaperone:  

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH

WORSHIP SERVICE

January 29, 2023 at 9:30am

Prelude

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome/Announcements/Prayer

Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy  #262 v. 1-4

Hymn: Breathe On Me  #251 v. 1-4

Mission Minute

Congregational Prayer

Ministry of Music: Adult Choir   

WE HEAR GODS WORD

Children’s Message

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

Scripture: Acts 2: 1-13  

Message: Gift of the Holy Spirit

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Hymn: Breathe on Me Breath of God  #259 v. 1-4

Benediction

Closing Hymn: Doxology  #625

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

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

Serving us today 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- 

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Kristi Metzger

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- 

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

Serving us next week 2-5-23

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Cherub Choir

NURSERY- Mike & Shannon Klarenbeek                                 

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Edie Korthals

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Ruben & Jean Fick

SUNDAY SCHOOL NURSERY- Nicole Gerleman

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Lindsey Anderson

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Lisa VandeStouwe

CHILDREN & WORSHIP-   Leader:  Jess Drewes   Greeter:  Melanie Wynia

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Pastor Steve    

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- Pastor Steve

SOUND SYSTEM- Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Randy Bosch

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Olivia Lyman

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Scott Hunt

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

                                                               FINANCIALS

                                    Sunday 1-22-23            YTD Offerings                   YTD Budget

General Fund:          $12,348.30                     $21,110.30                        $56,191.80

Benevolent Fund:   $55.00                             $9,647.00                            $17,977.00

Building Fund:         $0                                     $0                                        $18,750.00

Sunday School 1-22-23

Last Year’s Attendance: 74                                  Last Week’s Attendance: 80

Last Year’s Offering: $79.00                               Last Week’s Offering: $219.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 1-29-23:

Sunday School lesson: Session 2: Paul’s Shipwreck/ Clinging to the Promises of God

Adult Sunday School: in the Sanctuary “Forgiving what you can’t forget” 

MONDAY 1-30-23:

TUESDAY 1-31-23: 

WEDNESDAY: 2-1-23

9-11 MOPS

2:30-5 Club 512 *note time change* 

5-6:15pm (Meal to follow from *everyone is welcome*) *Scalloped potatoes and ham*

6:30pm Jr. RCYF

8pm Sr. RCYF

8pm Visioning Team Meeting 

THURSDAY 2-2-23:

FRIDAY 2-3-23:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 2-4-23:

8am-1pm: Men’s Conference (Central Church in Sioux Falls, SD)

SUNDAY 2-5-23: 

Sunday School Lesson: Session3: Brothers in Christ/ Living in Grace 

11:30am Mission Committee Meeting

Looking Ahead: 

February 13: 6:30pm Parenting your Parents 

February 22: Ash Wednesday come and go event