Announcements for 11-5-23 

The following have been nominated for the positions of Elder and Deacon for 2023:  

Elder nominees: Randy Bosch, Rodney Vanden Top, Korey Krull, Jordan Menning, Nate Schulte

Deacon nominees: Eric Hartter, Evan Metzger, Jordan Menning, Jerry Mulder, Shawn Van Wyhe, 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.

Mark your calendar for November 12, 2023 (next Sunday).  We will have our Annual Congregational Meeting that morning. At the annual meeting, the slate of nominees is placed into a Bible.  Following a time of prayer for the new members to be selected, each retiring Elder or Deacon will draw a name from the Bible to be read to the congregation. 

Please join us as we host a viewing of “The Blind”. Today at 2pm and Next Sunday, Nov 12 at 6pm. You can purchase your tickets online (https://brushfire.com/faithcontentnetwork/TheBlind/564815) or at the door.

Volunteers Needed: See the insert in the bulletin for job descriptions. The volunteer fair will be open for sign ups on November, 12 (next Sunday). Please prayerfully consider volunteering in our church for the year 2024! Tables will be set up in the gathering space and you can sign up online as well, just scan the QR code or visit the church center app. under sign-ups. Thanks  

Thanksgiving meal: First Reformed Church will be hosting a Thanksgiving Meal on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23^rd. If you are interested in joining us or would like a meal delivered, please contact the church office 712-472-3729 or sign up at the gathering space welcome center. Rides will be available as well.  RSVP’s are due on November 17, 2023. We are also in need of volunteers ,please sign up at the welcome center if you are willing to. 

~RESGEN Men's Summit 2024 is a half-day conference with the mission of encouraging men, ages 17 and up, to grow and fulfill their purpose as leaders, husbands, fathers, and Christ-followers. The theme for this year's event is 'Being a Man of Courage' and features five dynamic sessions, comedy, free resources, and snacks throughout the day.

Cost is $35. Saturday, February 3 from 8 AM-1:30PM at Central Church in Sioux Falls, SD. Register online at resgen.org or sign up at the welcome center. Contact Rob Van Hofwegen for more details. 

Club 512 Volunteers for 11-8-23

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

                Maddie VanDerWeerd                Ephraim Hoefert                           Reece Vander Zee

                Ella Jager                                         Leo Groen                                       Cooper Altman

                Alexis Austin                                  Jacob Nagel                                     Taylor Vande Weerd

Snacks:  Tracy Arnold                   Meal Helpers:   Tracy Arnold, Glenda Hellenga, Audra Klinkenborg, 

                  Doris Schneiderman                                         April DeWit, Geneva Grooters, & Jill Jansma

Nursing Home Chaperone:   Geneva Grooters

“Jesus wept”- John 11:35 (He cares about our burdens and “feels” with us)

Please pray for…                                                             

Shari Kastein (back surgery)                                                               Breyden Boender (kidney stone surgery)

Makayla Klarenbeek                                                                            Betty Vanden Heuvel                         

Judy Netten (knee)                                                                               Janice Den Besten                                                                               

Karen Flier                                                                                              JoAnn Douglas    

Todd Altman (Jack & Esther Altman’s son)                                      Eldora Krull

Steve Bergeson (Kristi Kahl’s brother-in-law)                                   Nancy Bosma (Mary Klinkenborg’s sister)                                      

Melissa Moser (Kathy Moser’s daughter-in-law)                            Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)

Lorelei Reynolds (Laureen Schram’s sister) Ava’s House              Ellen Schram (Jeff Schram’s mom) blood clot

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)                              Sheila Haspels

Roger Van Maanen (Heather Van Wyhe’s dad)                              Sandra Smith (Laurie David’s mom) cancer     

Karen DeNoble (Dave DeNoble’s mom)                                            Bob Sterler (Robbie Korthal’s dad)    

Doris Iwen (Lance Iwen’s mom)                                                        Nancy Aaker (Shari Kastein’s mom)

Carlton Woodruff (Rachelle Johnsen’s uncle)                                Cindy Witt 

Janice Luevano (Jody Vande Weerd’s sister)                                  

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

Edna Jongerius                                                                                    Doris Calkins

Ruth Van Aartsen                                                                                Wilma DeRoo                                                     

Lucille Smit                                                                                           Joyce Mellema

Hermina Gerritsen                                                                              JoEllen Sorgdrager

Harriet Hoff                                                                                          Lloyd Hoefert

Pearl Folkens                                                                                        Darlene Brinkhous                                                                                                  

Addresses available upon request at church office       

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Join us for Grief Share- Surviving the Holidays on November 20^th @ 6:30pm

Care Elders’ Training- November 6^th @ 6:30pm

The November Bridge is now available in the clear boxes next to the mailboxes.

Church office hours: ~ Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9-1 & Friday 9-12.

*Bulletin announcements need to be to the office by Thursday at 9am for the Sunday bulletin

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE
 November 5, 2023 at 9:30am

Prelude: Great Are You Lord

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Ministry of Music: Cherub Choir

Mission Minute: Jake Moss

Praise Service: 

I Saw the Light

Our God

Who You Say I Am

Congregational Prayer

*4-5 yr. olds dismissed for Children & Worship*

WE HEAR GODS WORD

Scripture: Philippians 2: 12-18

Message: Spiritual Workout

Profession of Faith: Kade Griesse

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Song:  Wonderful Merciful Savior

Benediction

Sending Chorus: Wonderful Merciful Savior

*6^th Grade and below may exit for Sunday School*

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

 Serving us this week 11-5-23

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Greg & Sherri DeJong (S) Tom & Sheryl Bouwman (SE) 

NURSERY- Kay & Melanie Wynia

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Dave Altman Family

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Lonn & Jammie Kellenberger

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Pastor Steve                    

CHILDREN & WORSHIP:  Leader: Ashley Rypkema    Helper: Taylor Rypkema

SOUND SYSTEM- Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Eric Arnold

PROCLAIM PRESENTER-

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Scott Hunt

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER: Fred Tilstra

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES: Bryce & Chelsea Hunt

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR: Josie Moser

VAN DRIVER: Jeff Hrdlicka

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

Serving us next week 11-12-23 

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Dusty & Ivy Ramsey (S) Nathan & Ashley Kruse (SE) still needed

NURSERY- Jammie & Mali Kellenberger

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Girls League

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Girls League

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Pastor Steve                

CHILDREN & WORSHIP:     Leader: Sara Groen     Helper: Eli Groen

SOUND SYSTEM- Curt Dieren

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen 

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Berlyn DeWit

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- April DeWit

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER: Lisa Vande Stouwe

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES: Cindy Bosch

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR: Myranda Moser

VAN DRIVER: Paul Van Wyhe

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Sunday School 10-29-23

                              Last Year’s Attendance: 96                                      Last Week’s Attendance: 94

Last Year’s Offering: $614.00                                    Last Week’s Offering: $50.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 11-5-23:

Sunday School lesson: Session 3: Jesus Was Arrested/ The Betrayed Priest

2pm “The Blind” Movie showing 

MONDAY 11-6-23:

12pm Quarterback Club

6:30pm Care Elder’s Training (Children’s Ministry Center)

TUESDAY 11-7-23:    

WEDNESDAY 11-8-23:

9am Staff Meeting (Martha Room)

9:30am Joy Circle

2:30pm Club 512                                                                                      

5-6:15 Midweek Meal *Everyone is welcome*

6:30pm Jr. RCYF 

8pm Sr. RCYF

THURSDAY 11-9-23:      

7pm Peace Circle                                                                         

FRIDAY 11-10-23:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 11-11-23:

SUNDAY 11-12-23: 

9am Evangelism Committee Meeting

Congregational Mtg. (choosing Deacons & Elders) *during worship*

Communion

2pm Girls League Event

6pm “The Blind” Movie showing 

Sunday School Lesson: Session 4: Jesus is Our Perfect Priest/ The Interceding Priest

11/5/23   Sermon Notes

Philippians 2:12-18    Spiritual Workout       

Intro: Letter Written to Christians, Not Unbelievers

1. Work Out, Not for your Salvation
1. Already on the Team
1. God gives us a new heart.

1. Work out what God has worked in you.
1. With Fear and Trembling (Faith Positioning)
2. Examples of Obedience: Moses, Joshua, Gideon

1. Spiritual Work Out
1. Root word of Disciples is Discipline
1. Spiritual Disciplines: Prayer, Fasting, Solitude, Memorizing Scripture, Bible Study.

1. Work out as a Team
1. Worship, Bible Study, Prayer: Iron Sharpens Iron

1. Do Everything without Grumbling or Arguing
1. Grumbling or Arguing with God
1. Israel in the Wilderness (40 years)
2. Where and What

1. God still worked out his purpose.

1. Why?
1. Shining Light in a Dark World
2. Sacrifice Stands out.
3. Mission is Advanced as a Team. 

Profession of Faith