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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 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’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 29th @ 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: 1st & 2nd 3rd&4th 5th&6th
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”
(6th 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.
- I know where you live
- God knows our culture, world, family, work, etc. (Where Satan has his throne)
- Satan is Bound and Limited (From Deceiving the Nations)
- Rev. 20:3, Col. 2:15
- Cannot Stop the Gospel from changing hearts and minds.
- Satan is not powerless
- Desire to Destroy the Church and it’s witness.
Purpose: Encourage the Church to Fulfill the Great Commission until Christ’s return
- Satan’s Game plan for Pergamum
- Persecution(Intense and Brief)
- Antipas: John’s Disciple
- Dilute the Witness of the Church
- Compromise by becoming like the World(Boat and Water)
- Balaam/Balak/Nicolaitans
- How does Satan work against our church?
- Current Reality: Diluting our Witness
- Violence, Sexual Immorality, Sports/Entertainment, Politics, (identity)
- Repent
- Confess/Admit where you have become like the world.
- Commit to following God.
- Becoming people of the Word, not People of the World
- Reward for the faithful
- Hidden Manna
- White Stone with New Name
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