Announcements for 11-17-24

The following have been nominated for the positions of Elder and Deacon for 2024:  

Elder nominees: Cody Hoefert, Heather Springer, Joel Vis, Ken Leuthold & Rodney VandenTop

Deacon nominees: Jerry Mulder, Eric Hartter, Joel Vis, Dustin Bosch, Brad Rypkema, Kade Griesse, Kris Krull, Kyle Grooters & Lucas Bouwman

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

~Door Greeters: We are working on our list of door greeters for 2025.  If you would like to be added or removed from the list, please contact the church office no later than November 25.  Thank you.

~We now have a 40- foot shipping container at Justice For All to hold things for the container to go to Ukraine. Please drop your things off at the regular drop off by the Justice For All office. They will take care of them from there. Please make sure you mark all of your boxes or bags "Ukraine" so they will know which ones go to Ukraine and which ones stay there. Deadline to bring items is November 28^th. Contact Justice For All with questions.

Thank you for the prayers, cards and thoughtful wishes following the passing of my mother Emma Winterfield VanDyke. ~Sandy Wynia

“They who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not be faint.”-Isaiah 40:31

Our prayer concerns….                            

Scott Hunt (Recovery from knee infection)

Marilyn Mammenga (healing for leg fractures)                             

Loren Dengler                                                                  Twilla Hoekstra

Merlin Groen                                                                   JoAnn Douglas

Betty Vanden Heuvel                                                        Nancy Bosma (Mary Klinkenborg’s sister) 

Judy Netten                                                                          Eldora Krull      

Karen Flier                                                                                          Ellen Schram (Jeff Schram’s mom)             

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)                             Kathy Van Olst

Condolences to Heather Van Wyhe & family for the loss of her dad Roger Van Maanen (also Jean & Ruben Fick’s brother-in-law)

Remembering our Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Senior Living Residents:

Pearl Folkens                                                                      Wilma DeRoo                                       JoEllen Sorgdrager                                           

Ruth Van Aartsen                                                                 Joyce Mellema                                   Lucille Smit                     

Eldora Krull                                                                         Darlene Aeilts                                    Harriet Hoff

Doris Calkins                                                                          Darlene Brinkhuis                                            

Addresses available upon request at church office       

Grief Share: Surviving the Holidays (one night event) November 25^th @ 6:30pm *All are welcome! No registration required

The Sanctuary will be open for prayer each Wednesday from 12-2

*Another Operation Christmas Child Packing Party is in the books! Thank you to everyone who donated supplies, helped at the party, and packed boxes! Please continue to pray for the 50 boys and 50 girls who will receive our gifts. Pray that they will receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior, and that they will become disciples in their own communities. There is still time to pack a box of your own! Empty boxes are available in the gathering space. Please have boxes back to church before worship on Sunday, November 24. Thanks!

The November 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 11-20-24

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

                              Leo Groen                                Maddie VanDer Weerd                         Ephraim Hoefert

                           Jayson Huygens                               Alexis Austin                                     Tanner Lincecum

                           Liam VanderZee                            Avery Harman                                   Quintin Sprock

                                                                                                                                                     Aston Van Beek

Club 512 Snack helpers:  Tracy Arnold & Bonnie Nail

Midweek Meal Helpers: Glenda Hellenga, Audra Klinkenborg, Geneva Grooters, Kellie Menning, & Amy Sieperda

Nursing Home Chaperone:  5^th Grade, Geneva Grooters

Church & Local Happenings:

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 November 17, 2024 at 9:30am 

Prelude: “My Lighthouse”

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Mission Minute: Destiny Youth Ranch

Congregational Meeting

Praise Service:

“The Lion And The Lamb”

“House Of The Lord”

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Hymn: “Holy Forever” (offering plates will be passed)

“Doxology” #625

(Children and Worship Dismissed)

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Revelation 3: 14-22

Sermon: Laodicea: Lukewarm

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: “Come Thou Fount”

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “Come Thou Fount”

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

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

Serving us this week 11-17-24

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Rich & Denise Roskam (S) Curt & Hedy Kruger (SE) Curt & Sandy Wynia

NURSERY- Wendy & Caitlin Huisman

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Sawyer & Sara Hrdlicka                       

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Jeff & Laureen Schram

CHILDREN & WORSHIP- Leader: Heather Springer    Greeter: Anika Springer

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Dwayne Postma        

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Brenda Benz       

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Ashley Rypkema         

SOUND SYSTEM- Keith Van Beek

VIDEO TAPING- Breyden Dieren

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Lincoln Kock

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Nicole Larson 

VAN DRIVER- Paul Van Wyhe

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

Serving us next week 11-24-24

DOOR GREETERS-(N) Jordan & Kellie Menning (S) Jeff & Danielle Hrdlicka (SE) Eric & Amy Hartter

NURSERY- Ashlyn & Brooklyn Timmerman

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Heather & Shawn Van Wyhe

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Fred & Sharon Tilstra

CHILDREN & WORSHIP- Leader: Emily DeBey   Greeter: Mali Kellenberger

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Sarah Wilson   

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Kyle & Emily Grooters  

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Tara Bouwman   

SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING- Brad Rypkema

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Aubree Boender

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kristi Metzger 

VAN DRIVER- Dale Klarenbeek

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

FINANCIALS as of 11-10-24

                                     Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                    YTD Budget

General Fund:            $20,742.21                         $488,285.85                        $770,265.00

Benevolent Fund:     $2,993.00                            $170.004.92                        $175,824.00                                 

Online Donations:    $1,241.40                             $48,444.41          

Sunday School 11-10-24

                              Last Year’s Attendance: 99                              Last Week’s Attendance: 105

                              Last Year’s Offering: $120.00                           Last Week’s Offering: $88.25

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 11-17-24: 

9:30am FRC Congregational Meeting

Sunday School Lesson: Unit Review

11am Seven Arrows Bible Study (Sanctuary) *last session for fall*

MONDAY 11-18-24:

5:30pm Congregational Budget Meeting Q&A (Sanctuary)

5:45pm Cookie Club (kitchen)

6:30pm Deacon/Elder Meeting

7:30pm Consistory Meeting (David Room)

7pm BSF Women’s group (Elijah room)

TUESDAY 11-19-24: 

6:309-pm Women’s Bible Study (Martha Room)

6:30pm Grace Circle 

WEDNESDAY 11-20-24:

9-11am Mom Co.

2:30pm Club 512 

5pm Midweek Meal (Chili)

6:15pm Jr. RCYF

8pm Sr. RCYF 

THURSDAY 11-21-24: 

5-8:30pm 4H Meeting (Fellowship Hall)

FRIDAY 11-22-24:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 11-23-24: 

SUNDAY 11-24-24:

Sunday School Lesson: Seven C’s of History

11/17/2024                      Church of Laodicea: Lukewarm         Rev. 3:14-22 

Purpose of Revelation: Encourage the church to fulfill the great commission until Christ Returns

1. Description of Jesus (From Jesus)
1. Amen, Faithful and True Witness, Ruler of all Creation

1. I know…You are Lukewarm
1. Geography: 
1. Hierapolis (North) known for Hot Springs

1. Colossae (South) known for Cold Water
1. Aqueduct: Lukewarm water (tepid, undrinkable)

1. Culture of Laodicea
1. Wealthy
2. Eye Salve (School of Medicine)
3. Black Wool Clothing

1. Church: Spiritual Contrast
1. Poor: Puffed up with Pride
1. I don’t need anything…including Jesus (John 15)

1. Blind: Don’t see sin in my own life, but only in others
1. I don’t see God at work (no witness)

1. Naked: Trying to clothe yourself in Self Righteousness
1. Rom. 3:10, 23

1. Jesus Loves His Church
1. Rebuke and Discipline
1. Warning: I am ABOUT to spit you out of my mouth.
2. We warn those we love…

1. Standing at the Door and Knocking
1. Church has shut Jesus out of their lives in meaningful ways.
2. He has not forgotten or given up on you!

1. Remedy for the Lukewarm Church
1. Jesus
1. Repent = Open the Door
2. Promise is Intimacy with Jesus

1. Romans 12:1 Practical way to avoid being Lukewarm.