Announcements & Prayers for 11-8-26

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. Our congregational meeting will be November 15^th.

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“Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.”- Psalm 2:12:b

Our prayer concerns….

Rod Grooters (Hospice)                                       

Jan Spyksma (recovery from knee surgery)                    

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                                                  

Mark Van Roekel (Sharon Tilstra’s brother-in-law)

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)                

Ron & Cathy Birkeland                      

Todd Altman                                                               

Warren Dayton (Nettie Griffin’s nephew)    

*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 11-11-26

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

                           Serena Carey                           Jessa VandeWeerd                                Ellie Hoefert

                         Lexie DeWeerd                           Anika Springer                                   Emma Hoefert

                          Ellea Pulscher                           Ayda Vander Zee                              Mali Kellenberger

Club 512 Snack helpers:  Debbie Crane & Doris Schneidermann

Midweek Meal Helpers:  Rachelle Johnsen, Char LaFrenz, Kellie Menning, & Heather Van Wyhe

Nursing Home Helper:  Geneva Grooters 

**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 or scan the QR code. The cost is $50 and includes a t-shirt & other special gifts. Scholarships are available upon request                                     

*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.

*Also, if you are in need of a ride to the game, please contact the church office*

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 November 8, 2026 at 9:30am 

Prelude: “Come As You Are”

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome/Announcements/Prayer

Staff Book Recommendation: Amy Ryals

Praise Service:

“Shout To The Lord”

“Open The Eyes Of My Heart”

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Hymn: “O Come To The Altar”

Doxology #625

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Psalm 1

Sermon: Way of the Righteous

Professions of Faith: Jersie Klarenbeek, Ellea & Alec Pulscher

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: “I Love You Lord”

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “I Love You Lord”

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

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

Serving us this week 11-8-26

DOOR GREETERS – (N) Mark & Sarah Swartz (S) Colin & Rachelle Johnsen (SE) Gary & Karen VW.

MINISTRY OF MUSIC-

NURSERY- Kayla Van Wyhe & Lily Schwartze

VAN DRIVER- Ruben Fick 

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Girls League (serving cinnamon rolls for free will donation)

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Girls League 

CHILDREN & WORSHIP-  Leader:               Helper: 

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Tara Bouwman

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Geneva Grooters 

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Lindsey Anderson

SOUND SYSTEM- Brad Rypkema

VIDEO TAPING- Breyden Dieren

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Laurine Gerritsen

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Tom VanderLee

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

 Serving us next week 11-15-26

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Corey & Heather H. (S) Jarod & Emily DeBey (SE) Barb Dreke & Karen Reemts

MINISTRY OF MUSIC-  

NURSERY- Wendy & Caitlin Huisman

VAN DRIVER- Lucas Bouwman

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Men’s Ministry (Monkey Bread for free will donation)

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)-  Men’s Ministry

CHILDREN & WORSHIP-  Leader: Brenda Van Hofwegen            Helper: Taylor Rypkema

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Chelsea Hunt

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Amy Kim

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Emily Grooters 

SOUND SYSTEM- Dustin Bosch

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Char La Frenz

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Shannon Rodger

*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 11-1-26                                                                                         

                                 Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                         YTD Budget

General Fund:         $22,169.49                           $442,523.86                          $597,263.36

Benevolent Fund:  $8,760.00                             $210,406.93                         $168,210.73

                                       *Online donations are now added to designated funds*         

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 11-8-26:

Sunday School: Lesson 67: God Gives Victory

2pm Girls League (Fellowship hall & Kitchen)

3pm Guys Night (Service day)

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

MONDAY 11-9-26:

12pm Quarterback Club (Fellowship Hall)

6pm Night Mom co.

TUESDAY 11-10-26:

11:30am Staff Meeting (Martha Room)

12-2pm Prayer time (Chapel)

7pm Faith Circle (Martha Room)

WEDNESDAY 11-11-26:

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 11-12-26:    

FRIDAY 11-13-26:   

SATURDAY 11-14-26:    

SUNDAY 11-15-26: 

Sunday School: Lesson 68: Israel Receives a Land

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

Communion will be served

Sermon notes: 

11/8/2026                  Way of the Righteous                 Psalm 1    

Intro: Blessed is the One… 

Primary:  Blessed = Right standing with God                        Secondary: Blessed = Peace, Joy

1. Warnings: What to avoid
1. Walking in step with the wicked (Ungodly Inputs)
1. Following the crowd…ways of the world. (Music, shows, media)
2. Become numb to Sin.

1. Standing in the way sinner take (Ungodly Actions/Speech)
1. Live, act, speak like the ungodly culture.

1. Sitting in the company of Mockers
1. Promote, Affirm, and Advocate for ungodliness. 

Example of Progression: Frog in the Pot.         

1. How to Live?
1. Delight in the law of the Lord. 
1. Law of the Lord = Love the Lord your God, and your neighbor as yourself. 
1. Example of Loving God vs List of Rules(fear)

1. Meditate on his law day and night
1. Let the direction of the Lord affect every aspect of your life.
1. Know the purpose and meaning of God’s law. 

1. Results
1. Way of the Wicked
1. Like Chaff blown in the wind 
1. Constant longing and searching for happiness
2. Will not stand in the Judgement
3. Leads to destruction

1. Way of the Righteous
1. Like a tree planted by streams of water
1. Planted = purposely placed to flourish
2. Bear fruit and not wither and die.
2. Lord Watches over the Righteous