Announcements for 11-6-22   

The following have been nominated for the positions of Elder and Deacon for 2022:  

Elder nominees: Chris Wright, Rodney VandenTop, Ken Leuthold and Sharon Postma   Deacon nominees: Deacon: Justin Groen, Evan Metzger, Rob Van Hofwegen, Joel Vis, Jerry Mulder, Daniel Moser, Tom Vander Lee, Mark Boender, and Shawn VanWyhe

*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 27, 2022.  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.  

- TODAY IS THE COUNCIL OF CHURCHES SPECIAL EVENT - A final reminder to every student and adult to make an effort to attend the RR Council of Churches special event today.  Every day people of all ages are dying from drug overdoses.  Our guest speaker, Angela Kennecke, will be sharing her story about opioid addiction at the CL High School Auditorium at 4:00 PM this afternoon.  There is NO ADMISSION FEE.  A free-will offering will be taken to further the ministry of the Rock Rapids Council of Churches.         

Christmas Eve Special Music: We would love to have your gift of music in the Christmas Eve program!  Please sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Valerie Lenderink, frcmusic@premieronline.net, 314-637-8383

You’re invited to our 20^th Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal. Thursday, November 24^th @ Noon at First Reformed Church of Rock Rapids. Meals are available in-person, for delivery, or to-go. Rides will be available for those in need. Please RSVP by November 18 by calling the Chamber office (712)472-3456, or First Reformed Church (712)472-3729 or online at bit.ly/RRCommThanksgiving. Or you can scan the QR code.

We are also in need of volunteers, if you would like to help you can sign-up online at bit.ly/RRMealVolunteers. Or scan the QR code. 

*Sign-up sheets for all of the above will be available in the gathering space on the welcome table*

Planning has begun for our Operation Christmas Child packing party, which will be this Wednesday November 9^th @ 6pm. There is a sign-up sheet in the gathering space with the supplies needed to make this event a success. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Schulte. Thank you for your support!

Club 512 Volunteers for 11-9-22

Games: 1^st & 2^nd   Alex Lyman     3^rd&4^th Kayden Van Berkum  5^th&6^th Ethan Hoefert

                               Leo Groen                            Lincoln Kock                      Olivia Lyman

                               Liam VanderZee                 Gabe Schulte                       Wyatt Krull

                                                                             Dionne Jansma            Reece Vander Zee

Snacks:  Jan Spyksma       Meal Helpers:   Glenda Hellenga, Audra Klinkenborg,                               Debbie Crane                       Jen Lincecum, April DeWit & Heather Van Wyhe

Nursery:  Taylor Vande Weerd

“We walk by faith and not by sight.” -2 Corinthians 5:7

 Condolences to the Van Aartsen family for the loss of John 

 Condolences to Susan Van Wyhe and family for the loss of her aunt, Deb Poss

Please pray for…..

Hermina Gerritsen                                                                               

Roberta Flier

JoAnn Douglas                                                                                       

Shari Kastein

Denise Roskam                                                                                      

Carol Groen        

Kathy Van Olst                                                                                       

Sherri Weerheim

Melissa Moser (Kathy Moser’s daughter-in-law)                           

Betty Vanden Heuvel                                         

Garlene Van Veldhuizen                                                                       

Veryl Blue (Anita Dieren’s dad)    

Karen DeNoble (Dave DeNoble’s mom)                                             

Bob & Arlene Sterler (Robbie Korthal’s parents)    

Elton Hilbrands (Lucille Smit’s son)                                                    

Lora Puttmann (Kellie Menning’s mom)

Betty Engeltjes (Deb Hunt’s mom)                                                   

 Bonnie Wilson (Blair Wilson’s mom)

Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)                          

Nancy Aaker (Shari Kastein’s mom)              

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)                              

Marilyn Kuyper (Ethanie Pulscher’s aunt)

Lorelei Reynolds (Laureen Schram’s sister)                                    

 Roger Van Maanen (Heather Van Wyhe’s dad)

Jody Kooiman (Gordy & Sue Faber’s niece)

Praises:  Garlene Van Veldhuizen has returned home!

Today Nov 6th Melissa Moser is celebrating 10 years of endocrine pancreatic cancer survival! Praise God.

Thank you for the calls, cards and flowers for my 90^th birthday! I am truly blessed. ~Eldora Krull           __________________________________________________________________________

Grief Share Surviving the Holidays

All are welcome to join us for a one-night event, November 15^th @ 6:30pm

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE
 November 6, 2022 at 9:30am

Prelude: Leaning

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome/Announcements/Prayer

Ministry of Music: Cherub Choir

I Saw the Light

Good God Almighty

Here I Am to Worship

Profession of Faith: Ethan Hoefert                               

Congregational Prayer        

 (4 & 5 year olds may exit for Children & Worship)

WE HEAR GODS WORD

Scripture: Matthew 28: 16-20

Message: Great Commission

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: Because He Lives

Benediction

Closing Hymn: Victory in Jesus (chorus only)    (6^th grade and below may exit for Sunday School)

Serving us today 11-6-22 

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Cherub Choir

NURSERY- Kristi Kahl

COMMON GROUND- Dave Altman Family

COFFEE BREAK- Steve & Jessica Harman

SUNDAY SCHOOL NURSERY: Debbie Heitritter

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES: Jordan & Kellie Menning

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER:  Paul Van Wyhe

CHILDREN & WORSHIP-   Leader: Jen Lincecum    Greeter: Emory & Alexis Lincecum 

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER: Paul Van Wyhe

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- NA

SOUND SYSTEM –Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Randy Bosch

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Jaina Groen

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Scott Hunt

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

 Serving us next week 11-13-22

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Handbells

NURSERY- Kay & Melanie Wynia                                       

COMMON GROUND- Girls League

COFFEE BREAK- Girls League

SUNDAY SCHOOL NURSERY- Ella Jager

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Amy Hartter

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- John Metzger

CHILDREN & WORSHIP-   Leader:  Sara Groen   Greeter:  Eli Groen

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Pastor Steve        

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- Pastor Steve

SOUND SYSTEM –Keith Van Beek

VIDEO TAPING – Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER – Kadence Boender

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kristi Metzger

*THE LOOSE OFFERING – General Fund

Sunday School 10-30-22

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

Last Year’s Offering: $134.00                               Last Week’s Offering: $614.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 11-6-22:

Sunday School lesson: Session 4: Letters to Church Leaders/ The Church is United Under Godly Leaders

4pm “Emily’s Hope” Angela Kennecke will be speaking at CL HS Auditorium

MONDAY 11-7-22:

11:45-1 Quarterback club  

TUESDAY 11-8-22:

7am-7pm Prayer Vigil *Prayer Chapel*

WEDNESDAY 11-9-22:

10am staff meeting

2:30-5pm Club 512

5-6:15pm Midweek Meal (Everyone is welcome to attend) *French toast bake*

6pm OCC Packing Party *Everyone is welcome to attend*

6:30pm Jr. RCYF

8pm Sr. RCYF

THURSDAY 11-10-22:

7pm Peace Circle

FRIDAY 11-11-22:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 11-12-22:

SUNDAY 11-13-22: 

Sunday School Lesson: Session 1: The Jerusalem Council/ The Church is United in the Essentials

Looking Ahead:   

November 23: 6:30pm Thanksgiving Eve Service 

November 24: Thanksgiving Meal @ FRC Noon  *please RSVP by Nov. 18*

November 27: Annual Congregational Meeting during worship