Announcements for 1-8-23     

SOUP SUPPER REMINDER- OUR SR RCYF students will be hosting a Soup Supper this Wednesday, January 11, from 5-7pm in the church fellowship hall.  All free-will donations will go to toward Rocky Mt. High.

Families of SR RCYF STUDENTS:  Please ask you son or daughter about what they need for soup supper on Jan 11.  All students are asked to bring a home-made dessert (1 per family) and a $10 donation.  Please drop the desserts off by 2pm on Jan 11. THANK YOU!-  For more information, Contact Cheryl Van Beek.

VOLUNTEER FAIR: This week we will be starting our volunteer fair. It will run from January 8-15^th. Please refer to the gathering space tables and the bulletin insert for more information. Prayerfully consider signing up for one or more of the many volunteering opportunities in our church.

You can sign up via Church Center https://frcrockrapids.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1541213

or scan the QR code.

*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

Reminder: “Forgiving what you can’t forget” Adult Sunday School Class starting today, January 8^th in the church sanctuary following worship. 

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 quickly approaching 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.

                       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

Justice For All Service & Learning

Informational Meeting

2023

When: January 10, 2023

Where: Justice for All Lunchroom

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: 1335 Valley Drive, Rock Valley, Iowa

Phone: 712.476.2804

Website: Service & Learning - Justice For All

(jfa-nwiowa.org)

Please Contact

If your un unable to join us, a

zoom meeting can be arrange

“Carry one another’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the requirements of the law of Christ.”-Galatians 6:2

Condolences to Lucille Smit, Judy Gacke & family for the passing of Elton Hilbrands

Please pray for…..                                            

Tanner Lincecum 

Scott Hunt (eye surgery)                                                                    

Debbie Crane                                        

Hermina Gerritsen                                                                              

  Betty Vanden Heuvel

Judy Netten                                                                                          

Rod Grooters

Karen Flier                                                                                             

JoAnn Douglas                                                                    

Denise Roskam                                                                                    

Sherri Weerheim

Lana Swanson (sister of Anita Dieren) broken arms from accident                   

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

                            January 9^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

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.

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE
 January 8, 2023 at 9:30am

Prelude: Holy Spirit Come 

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome/Announcements/Prayer

Praise Service:

Promises

How Great is Our God

Installation of Elders & Deacons

Congregational Prayer

WE HEAR GODS WORD

Children’s Message

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

Scripture: Genesis 1: 1-2

Message: Who is the Holy Spirit?

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Hymn: Spirit of The Living God

Benediction

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

Closing Hymn: Spirit of the Living God

 Serving us today 1-8-23

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- 

NURSERY- Makayla Klarenbeek & Avery Harman

COMMON GROUND (before worship)-  Girls League

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)-   Girls League

SUNDAY SCHOOL NURSERY- Ella Jager

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Sharon Postma

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Lisa Vande Stouwe

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

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER-  Chris Wright

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- Pastor Steve

SOUND SYSTEM-  Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING-  Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Kadence Boender

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- April DeWit

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

 Serving us next week 1-15-23

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- 

NURSERY- Joel & April DeWit                                     

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Scott & Amy Sieperda

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Pytleski Family

SUNDAY SCHOOL NURSERY- Rachel Eckenrod

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Cindy Bosch

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Joel Vis

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

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Amy Ryals     

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- Pastor Steve

SOUND SYSTEM- Curt Dieren

VIDEO TAPING-  Matt Kock

PROCLAIM PRESENTER-  Tanner Lincecum

MEDICAL ASSISTANT-  Sherri DeJong

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Sunday School 12-25-22

Last Year’s Attendance: NA                                Last Week’s Attendance: NA

Last Year’s Offering:  NA                                     Last Week’s Offering: NA

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 1-8-23:

Sunday School lesson: Session 3: Together in Jesus/ Breaking Down Barriers

Adult Sunday School begins in the Sanctuary during Sunday School time

Volunteer Fair Begins *please consider serving our church* See the volunteer tables to sign up

6pm Game Night with the VanWyhe’s 

MONDAY 1-9-23:

6:30pm Parenting your Parents class *church sanctuary*

TUESDAY 1-10-23: 

7pm Consistory Meeting

WEDNESDAY: 1-11-23

No Midweek Activities * See you again January 18^th*

5pm Sr. RCYF Soup supper *free will donation supporting Rocky Mountain High* 

THURSDAY 1-12-23:

FRIDAY 1-13-23:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 1-14-23:

SUNDAY 1-15-23: 

Sunday School Lesson: Session 4: Running the Race/ Pressing Toward the Goal

Communion

Looking Ahead: 

January 18^th- Midweek activities resume