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Announcements for 10-13-24
We want to thank the congregation for the Love, support and sympathy shown to us with the unexpected passing of our brother-in-law, Verlyn Eben. A special Thank you to Amy Ryals, to our care elder, Laureen Schram, and to Mary Hoogers who presented our sister Myra with a beautiful prayer shawl that she made. You, our church family are a blessing to us. Thank you~ Dale, Cori, Mike, Shannon Klarenbeek and families
Potluck Meal
Next Sunday, October 20, we will be having a potluck meal starting around 11:35. Please bring a hot or cold dish to share. Drink and tableware will be provided. Come for fellowship, fun and enjoy some delicious food. All are welcome! We do need some people to help with set-up (from 10:30-11:35) and with clean-up (after meal - 1:00ish). If you are willing to help, please sign up at the Welcome Center, contact the church office or contact Sharon Postma at 712-470-0533.
Wondering what time your meeting starts at church? Or do you want to sign up to attend one of the new classes and wonder where it meets? Use the link provided to sign up for Church Center! All those answers and more will be at your fingertips! https://frcrockrapids.churchcenter.com
Condolences to Deb Hunt & family for the loss of her mom, Betty Engeltjes
Condolences to Norma Gisolf & family for the loss of her stepdad, Gene Hanes
Condolences to Judy Gacke & family for the loss of her cousin, Ruth Ten Braak. (Ruth is a sister to Marlene VandeBerg)
Our prayer concerns….
Bob Dreke (hospice care)
Marilyn Mammenga (healing for leg fractures) Emma Winterfield Van Dyke (Sandy Wynia’s mom, Hospice Care)
Loren Dengler Kathy Van Olst
Edna Jongerius (Ava’s Hospice House-1320 W 17th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104- if you would like to send a card)
Betty Vanden Heuvel Nancy Bosma (Mary Klinkenborg’s sister)
Judy Netten Merlin Groen Eldora Krull JoAnn Douglas
Karen Flier Roger Van Maanen (Heather Van Wyhe’s dad)
Steve Ellsworth (Peggy Metzger’s dad) Russ Carver (Rachelle Johnsen’s dad)
Bill Saeger (Jackie Groen’s brother) Janice Den Besten
Doris Iwen (Lance Iwen’s mom) Nancy Aaker (Shari Kastein’s mom)
Todd Altman (Jack & Esther Altman’s son) Carlton Woodruff (Rachelle Johnsen’s uncle)
Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter) Marv Faber (Gordy’s brother) starting chemo treatments
Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson) Ellen Schram (Jeff Schram’s mom)
Greyson (22) is having bowel reconstructive surgery on Tuesday at Mayo. Prayers please that surgery and recovery goes well. The family wishes to thank you for your ongoing, heartfelt prayers.
Remembering our Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Senior Living Residents:
Pearl Folkens Wilma DeRoo JoEllen Sorgdrager
Ruth Van Aartsen Joyce Mellema Lucille Smit
Eldora Krull Edna Jongerius Harriet Hoff
Doris Calkins Darlene Brinkhuis
Addresses available upon request at church office
The Oaks Club is hosting a Book Discussion from Richard Reitsma (Forgetfulness)
October 29th @ 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall- All are welcome!
Church & Local Happenings
The October 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 Thursday 9-1.
*Bulletin announcements need to be to the office by Thursday morning at 9am for the Sunday bulletin
Club 512 Volunteers for 10-16-24
Games: 1st & 2nd 3rd&4th 5th&6th
Leo Groen Maddie Van Der Weerd Ephraim Hoefert
Jason Huygens Alexis Austin Tanner Lincecum
Liam VanderZee Avery Harman Quintin Sprock
Aston Van Beek
Club 512 Snack helpers: Debbie Crane & Peggy Metzger
Midweek Meal Helpers: Glenda Hellenga, Audra Klinkenborg, Jill Jansma, Kay Wynia & Amy Sieperda
Nursing Home Chaperone: 6th Grade- Steve Crane
FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
WORSHIP SERVICE
October 13, 2024 at 9:30am
Prelude: “Blessed Be Your Name”
WE APPROACH GOD
Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer
Children’s Message
Baptism: Owen Hunt
Praise Service:
“Days of Elijah”
“The Lion and The Lamb”
Congregational Prayer
Offertory Hymn: “O Praise The Name”
(offering plates will be passed)
“Doxology” #625
(Children and Worship Dismissed)
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
Scripture: Revelation 2: 8-11
Sermon: “Smyrna (Persecuted Church)”
WE RESPOND TO GOD
Closing Hymn: “I Need Thee Every Hour”
Benediction
Sending Chorus: “I Need Thee Every Hour”
(6th Grade and below may be excused for Sunday School)
Mission statement: “TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS
Serving us today 10-13-24
DOOR GREETERS- (N) Evan & Linda DeBoer (S) Tait & Emily Anderson (SE) Tom & Kayla Vander Lee
NURSERY- Heather & Anika Springer
COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Girls League (serving cinnamon rolls for free will donation)
COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Girls League
CHILDREN & WORSHIP- Leader: Ashley Rypkema Greeter: Jayda Pytleski
SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Sarah Wilson
SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Karol Hanson
SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Danielle Hrdlicka
SOUND SYSTEM- Keith Van Beek
VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen
PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Elise Kahl
MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Jean Fick
VAN DRIVER- Dale Klarenbeek
*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund
Serving us next week 10-20-24
DOOR GREETERS-(N) Mike & Ethanie Pulscher (S) Wayne & Geneva Grooters (SE) Marlene Bowers & Julius D
NURSERY- Berlyn DeWit & Maddie Van Der Weerd
COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Lonn & Jammie Kellenberger
COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Scott & Deb Hunt
CHILDREN & WORSHIP- Leader: Taylor Bosch Greeter: Melanie Wynia
SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Paul Van Wyhe
SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Whitney Van Veldhuizen
SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Ashley Rypkema
SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka
VIDEO TAPING- Breyden Dieren
PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Tanner Lincecum
MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kristi Metzger
VAN DRIVER- Jeff Hrdlicka
*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund
FINANCIALS as of 10-6-24
Last Sunday YTD Offerings YTD Budget
General Fund: $5,116.00 $431,495.97 $684,680.00
Benevolent Fund: $10,244.00 $142,620.09 $156,288.00
Online Donations: $1,385.90 $42,558.81
Sunday School 10-6-24
Last Year’s Attendance: 78 Last Week’s Attendance: 105
Last Year’s Offering: $68.00 Last Week’s Offering: $76.00
Upcoming Events
SUNDAY 10-13-24:
9am Evangelism Committee meeting (Connections room)
Sunday School Lesson: God’s Word Guides Us
11am Adult Choir practice (David room)
11am Seven Arrows Bible Study (Sanctuary)
5pm Girls League (Fellowship Hall)
7pm Mission Committee Meeting
7pm Come Matter Here Bible Study (Connections room)
MONDAY 10-14-24:
7pm BSF Women’s bible study group (Elijah room)
TUESDAY 10-15-24:
WEDNESDAY 10-16-24:
9-11am Mom Co.
2:30-5pm Club 512
5-6:15pm Midweek Meal (Lasagna)
6pm Can of Worms Bible Study (Elijah room)
6:15pm Jr. RCYF
8pm Sr. RCYF
THURSDAY 10-17-24:
FRIDAY 10-18-24:
8am Men’s Bible Study
SATURDAY 10-19-24:
SUNDAY 10-20-24:
Sunday School Lesson: God Preserves His Word
11am Seven Arrows Sunday School Class (Sanctuary)
11:30am Church Potluck
10/13/2024 Smyrna: The Persecuted Church Revelation 2:8-11
Intro: Background Info: Smyrna the City vs Smyrna the Church
Caesar is Lord vs Jesus is Lord
- Suffering of Smyrna Christians
- Poverty: Economic Persecution
- Jobs, Government, Marketplace
- Slander: From the Jews
- Labeled as Rebels, Lied about, Manipulated
- Did not return Slander for Slander
- Devil will Imprison you and Persecute you for 10 days
- Over the next 2 centuries, the church in Smyrna was under intense persecution.
- Tempting you to doubt, turn from God, Deny him.
- Death: Martyr
- Story of Polycarp from 20 – 86 yrs old.
- Why endure this suffering as Christians?
- Rich in Christ
- Peace that cannot be bought, Joy that things cannot bring, Love that cannot be earned, Hope that never fades, Strength that comes from Almighty God, Grace.
- Mark 8:34-38 What good is it to gain the world yet lose your soul?
- Reputation of Risen Christ
- Please God or Please Man
- John 15:18-19
- Eternally Free
- Time limit on Suffering and Persecution (Judgement)
- What the Devil means for evil, God uses for good.
- Refining is Revealing what is true.
- Conquered Death
- Jesus is the Life and Resurrection
- Those who are victorious will not be hurt by the Second Death!
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