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11/03/2022
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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 20th Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal. Thursday, November 24th @ 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 9th @ 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: 1st & 2nd Alex Lyman 3rd&4th Kayden Van Berkum 5th&6th 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 90th birthday! I am truly blessed. ~Eldora Krull __________________________________________________________________________
Grief Share Surviving the Holidays
All are welcome to join us for a one-night event, November 15th @ 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) (6th 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
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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
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