Announcements for 10-20-24

~Potluck today!

Today we are having a potluck in our Fellowship Hall right after Sunday School (around 11:35 am). All are welcome for fellowship and some great food! Drink and tableware will be provided. Please stay and join us. There will be plenty of delicious food!

   “You, my sheep, the flock that I feed, are my people, and I am your God” 

Ezekiel 34:31

~Condolences to the Bob Dreke Family as he passed away this past Monday, October 14. 

~Please keep Twilla Hoekstra and her family in your prayers. Twilla’s father, Cornie Jansen, passed away on October 8.  Twilla has also discovered that her cancer has returned. Please pray peace and clarity in decisions and for healing.

Our prayer concerns….                                 

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 17^th 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’s 5-hour Bowel Reconstruction surgery at Mayo was difficult. Halfway through he spoke with Grey’s parents sharing that the reconstruction was not feasible, and he would need to put in a permanent stoma. We thank go for watching over the surgery, and each of you for your prayers. ~Marlene M., and the Austin Family. 

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 29^th @ 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall- All are welcome!

Church and 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 10-23-24

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

                              Leo Groen                              Maddie Van Der Weerd                        Ephraim Hoefert

                           Kari Huygens                                Kelsey Van’t Hul                                  Aubree Benz

                      Ashlyn Timmerman                           Ellea Pulscher                                    Ellie Hoefert

Club 512 Snack helpers:  Jan Spyksma & Tracy Arnold

Midweek Meal Helpers:  Glenda Hellenga, Audra Klinkenborg, Linda DeBoer, Kellie Menning & Jen Lincecum                                                                                                              

Nursing Home Chaperone:  

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 October 20, 2024 at 9:30am 

Prelude: “King Of Kings”

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Mission Minute: Inspiration Hills

Praise Service: 

“Hymn Of Heaven”

“Overwhelmed”

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Hymn: “The Love Of God”

(offering plates will be passed)

“Doxology” #625

(Children and Worship Dismissed)

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Revelation 2: 12-17

Sermon: Pergamum: Compromise

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: “Be Thou My Vision”

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “Be Thou My Vision” 

(6^th Grade and below may be excused for Sunday School)

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

 Serving us today 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- Ashlely 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

Serving us next week 10-27-24

DOOR GREETERS-(N) Todd & Stacy Dieren (S) Cody & Jen Hoefert (SE) Roger & Carol Oliver

NURSERY- Kenley Korthals & Jayda Pytleski

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Audra Klinkenborg

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Steve & Jessica Harman 

CHILDREN & WORSHIP- Leader: Sara Hrdlicka    Greeter: Brooklyn Timmerman

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Fred Tilstra      

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Heather Springer   

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Tara Bouwman         

SOUND SYSTEM- Curt Dieren

VIDEO TAPING- Brad Rypkema

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Thane Jansma

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Brenda Van Hofwegen

VAN DRIVER- Paul Van Wyhe

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

                                                  FINANCIALS as of 10-13-24

                                     Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                    YTD Budget

General Fund:            $9,359.00                            $440,851.97                        $701,797.00

Benevolent Fund:     $110.00                                $142,730.09                        $160,195.20                                 

Online Donations:    $685.00                                $43,243.81           

Sunday School 10-13-24

                              Last Year’s Attendance: 90                                Last Week’s Attendance: 110

                              Last Year’s Offering: $29.00                             Last Week’s Offering: $77.25

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 10-20-24: 

Sunday School Lesson: God Preserves His Word

11am Adult Choir practice (David room)

11am Seven Arrows Bible Study (Sanctuary)

11:30am Church Potluck

7pm Come Matter Here Bible Study (Connections room)

MONDAY 10-21-24:

6:30pm Deacon/Elder Meeting

7:30pm Consistory Meeting

7pm BSF Women’s bible study group (Elijah room)

TUESDAY 10-22-24: 

6:30pm Grace Circle (Sherri DeJong’s home)

WEDNESDAY 10-23-24:

8:30am Staff Meeting

2:30-5pm Club 512

5-6:15pm Midweek Meal (Pork Loin)

6pm Can of Worms Bible Study (Elijah room)

6:15pm Jr. RCYF

8pm Sr. RCYF

THURSDAY 10-24-24: 

FRIDAY 10-25-24:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 10-26-24: 

SUNDAY 10-27-24:

Sunday School Lesson: God’s Word is Complete 

11am Seven Arrows Sunday School Class (Sanctuary)

3pm-9pm Prayer Experience *info in the announcements*

10/21/2024          Pergamum: Compromise                        Revelation 2:12-17

Intro: Interesting Facts about Pergamum: Galen, Library, Temples

Purpose: Encourage the Church to Fulfill the Great Commission until Christ’s return.

1. I know where you live
1. God knows our culture, world, family, work, etc. (Where Satan has his throne)
1. Satan is Bound and Limited (From Deceiving the Nations)
1. Rev. 20:3, Col. 2:15

1. Cannot Stop the Gospel from changing hearts and minds.

1. Satan is not powerless
1. Desire to Destroy the Church and it’s witness.

Purpose: Encourage the Church to Fulfill the Great Commission until Christ’s return

1. Satan’s Game plan for Pergamum
1. Persecution(Intense and Brief)
1. Antipas: John’s Disciple

1. Dilute the Witness of the Church
1. Compromise by becoming like the World(Boat and Water)
2. Balaam/Balak/Nicolaitans

1. How does Satan work against our church?
1. Current Reality: Diluting our Witness 
1. Violence, Sexual Immorality, Sports/Entertainment, Politics, (identity)

1. Repent
1. Confess/Admit where you have become like the world.

1. Commit to following God.

1. Becoming people of the Word, not People of the World

1. Reward for the faithful
1. Hidden Manna

1. White Stone with New Name