Announcements & Prayers for 10-25-26

~The Consistory at First Reformed Church would like to extend our deepest gratitude and thanks during Pastor Appreciation Month to Pastor Steve and Care Pastor Amy for their time, dedication, and love that they provide our congregation." Please make sure to give them a word of encouragement during the month of October."

The following have been nominated for the positions of Elder and Deacon for 2027  

"Elder Nominations: Curt Dieren, Matt Kock, John Metzger, and Bob Tilstra

Deacon nominations:  Bryce Hunt, Dustin Bosch, Sawyer Hrdlicka, Mike Groen, Eric Hartter, Lucas Bouwman, and Dusty Ramsey.

*If anyone has evidence of any Biblical grounds that any of these persons should not be on Consistory, please inform one of Elders. 

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“Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.” ~ James 4:8

Our prayer concerns….

Rod Grooters (Hospice)                                       

Todd Altman                                

Roger DeBey                                                    

Marilyn McCoy

Scott Hunt                                                                   

Bill Kastein 

Cheryl Van Beek                                               

Janice Den Besten

Jeff Hrdlicka                                                               

JoAnn Douglas

Betty Vanden Heuvel                                           

Linda Person (Kari Jurrens’ mom)                                       

Kathy Van Olst                                                  

Bret Huisman (Heath’s brother) healing after heart surgery

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)                

Ron & Cathy Birkeland   

We would like to offer our deepest Christian sympathies to the family of Roger Oliver.

Congregational Care Midwest Network Zoom Opportunity- October 27^th @ 7pm

(open to all- if you are interested contact Amy Ryals)

Oaks Club (anyone 50+) Lake Pahoja Nature Center & Lunch @ Chuds-Larchwood

 Thursday, Nov. 19^th @ 10:30 (leaving church at 9:45) RSVP to Amy Ryals

Club 512 Volunteers for 10-28-26

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

                           Serena Carey                               Piper Kruse                                      Connor Altman

                          Lexie DeWeerd                          Shannon Kock                                    Brody Buntjer

                          Ellea Pulscher                          Rhya Kelderman                                 Jonathan Kock

Club 512 Snack helpers:  Peggy Metzger & Doris Schneidermann

Midweek Meal Helpers: Audra Klinkenborg, Rachel Eckenrod, Diane Schweitzer, Geneva Grooters & Shannon Rodger

Nursing Home Helper:  Geneva Grooters                                            

*Announcements are due by 9am Thursday mornings*

*Secretary’s office hours* ~ Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9-1     

Friday, November 27, 2026

Our church has the opportunity to participate in the Sioux Falls Skyforce basketball team's event to raise funds for the American Brain Tumor Association. The team will be wearing Brain Cancer Awareness jerseys designed by Kylie Morris, daughter of Jeff and Danielle Hrdlicka. FRC has been asked to sing the National Anthem before the game. They have also asked for 15-20 people to hold the large flag during the singing of the National Anthem. In addition, the youth can participate with being a part of the Fan Tunnel where they line the court and high-five the players as they run out on the court.

We will have a sign-up sheet in the Gathering Space for you to indicate which activity you would like to participate in. ALL participants will get a ticket for FREE ADMISSION to the game. All participants are asked to be at the Sanford Pentagon by 6:00 on Friday, November 27th• We hope we can have a large group to show our support for Jeff and Danielle and family. Thank you!!

Contact Judy Gacke if you have additional questions.

~Tri-State Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) is accepting applications for the upcoming weekend at Maurice Reformed Church in Maurice, Iowa. TEC is an interdenominational three-day Christian retreat designed to help high schoolers learn more about their faith and their community. The next TEC is November 20-22, 2026. If you would like to learn more about TEC or register, please visit www.TriStateTEC.org or email TriStateTEC@gmail.com .The cost is $50 and includes a t-shirt & other special gifts. Scholarships are available upon request.

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 October 25, 2026 at 9:30am 

Prelude: “No Longer Slaves”

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome/Announcements/Prayer

Robin’s School of Dance 

Women’s Ministry Announcement

Praise Service:

“How Deep The Father’s Love For Us”

“Made For More”

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Hymn: “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”

Doxology #625

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Sermon: Lead us not into Temptation 

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: “The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours)”

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours)”

(K-6^th grade Sunday School may be excused)

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

Serving us today 10-25-26

DOOR GREETERS – (N) Dusty & Ivy Ramsey (S) Scott & Amy Sieperda (SE) Dwayne & Sharon Postma

MINISTRY OF MUSIC: 

NURSERY- Emery Jager & Elsie Buntjer & Emelia Stiltz 

VAN DRIVER- Jeff Jager 

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Steve & Debbie Crane

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Kyle & Emily Grooters

CHILDREN & WORSHIP-  Leader:                   Helper: 

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Lesa Hommes

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Fred Tilstra

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Tara Bouwman

SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING- Jonathan Kock

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Dave Hulstein

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Nicole Larson

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

 Serving us next week 11-1-26

DOOR GREETERS- (N) JD & Lesa Hommes (S) Rich & Denise Roskam (SE) Curt & Hedy Kruger

MINISTRY OF MUSIC:  Cherub Choir 

NURSERY- Ashlyn & Brooklyn Timmerman 

VAN DRIVER- Dale Klarenbeek

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Barb Dreke & Jeanne Ellsworth

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)-  Lonn & Jammie Kellenberger

CHILDREN & WORSHIP-  Leader: Emily DeBey        Helper: Jayda Pytleski

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Emily Grooters

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Lisa Vande Stouwe 

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Dayna Altman

SOUND SYSTEM- Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Randy Bosch

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Brett Dieren

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Brenda Van Hofwegen

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

ELDERS

Nate Schulte -2024-26

Randy Bosch, VP-2024-26

Joel Vis, Clerk- 2025-27

Rodney Vanden Top- 2025-27

JD Hommes- 2026-28

Ken Leuthold-2026-28

DEACONS

Shawn Van Wyhe -2024-26

Jordan Menning -2024-26

Evan Metzger, Property Chair-2024-26

Kade Griesse, Chair of Deacons- 2025-27

Brad Rypkema, General Treas.-2025-27

Jerry Mulder, Benevolent Treas.- 2025-27

Braeden Schulte-2026-28

Mike Pulscher, Clerk-2026-28

Kyle Grooters-2026-28

                                                    FINANCIALS as of 10-18-26                                                                                                               Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                      YTD Budget

General Fund:         $4,312.38                              $390,998.10                         $570,115.03

Benevolent Fund:  $7,295.00                              $201,011.93                         $160,564.79

                                       *Online donations are now added to designated funds*        

Sunday School 10-11-26

                               Last Year’s Attendance: N/A                              Last Week’s Attendance: N/A

                               Last Year’s Offering: N/A                                    Last Week’s Offering: N/A

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 10-25-26:

Sunday School: Lesson 65: Israel Crossed the Jordan

11:30am Potluck (Fellowship Hall)

5-6pm 5 Habits of Tech ready family book discussion (Connections Room)

MONDAY 10-26-26:

12pm Quarterback Club (Fellowship Hall)

TUESDAY 10-27-26:

11:30am Staff Meeting (Martha Room)

12-2pm Sanctuary Prayer (Sanctuary)

WEDNESDAY 10-28-26:

2:30-5pm Club 512

5-6:15pm Midweek Meal

6pm Bible Study Prayer Focus (Martha Room)

6:15pm Jr. High Youth Group (Youth Room)

8pm Sr. High Youth Group (Youth Room)

THURSDAY 10-29-26:    

FRIDAY 10-30-26:   

8am Men’s Bible Study (Martha Room)

SATURDAY 10-31-26:    

SUNDAY 11-1-26: 

Sunday School: Lesson 66: Israel Conquers Jericho 

5-6pm 5 Habits of Tech ready family book discussion (Connections Room)

Sermon notes: 

10/25/2026                 Lead us not into Temptation            Matt. 6:13          

Intro: Review of the Lord’s Prayer

1. Lead us not into Temptation
1. “Lead us”
1. Submitting to the LORD’s leading in everything.

1. Not into Temptation
1. Temptation = 1. Enticing to Sin  2. Trial/Struggle

1. We are not asking God to keep us from trial or places of temptation.
1. Life in a Sinful world has trials.

1. What matters is who is leading you?
1. We don’t need anyone to lead us into temptation.
1. James 1:13-15
2. If left to our own will, we will fall into temptation.
1. (Comparison, Greed, Lust, Addiction, etc.)

1. When we Trust Gods’ Leading, we Grow.
1. 1 Corinthians 10:13
2. James 1:2-5
3. Matt. 26:41

1. Deliver us from the Evil One.
1. Spiritual Warfare is real (1 Peter 5:8)
1. Satan encourages us to sin. (Follow our Heart)
1. You’re a good person, do what you want, seek after your own happiness, (own evil desires)

1. Satan discourages us once we sin. (No one could love you)

1. Daily Deliverance
1. Armor of God, Daily reliance on God for victory and forgiveness
1. Recognize our weakness and God’s Strength

1. Eternal Deliverance
1. God’s victory over sin and Satan

What has the Jesus taught you about prayer, over the last 40 Days?  Are you establishing rhythms and habits or intentional prayer?