Announcements for 12-29-24

The Grooters family will be serving cake today in the fellowship hall in honor of Rod & Lavonne’s 

70^th Wedding Anniversary!

Congratulations to Mandi and Dalton Ver Beek on the birth of their son, Ryer Troy.  Ryer was born on Dec 21 and is welcomed home by two big brothers, August and Arlow. 

Merry Christmas from the VanWyhe Family.  We are blessed to serve alongside each of you as we share the Good News of Jesus with our community.  Thank you all for the encouragement, cards, and generosity to our family. While giving thanks for this past year, we are excited to see what God has in store for the next.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. ~Pastor Steve

"Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" John 1: 29

Our prayer concerns….                            

Rich DeBuhr (stitches after a fall)                                                    Neil Schwartze (stitches after a fall)

Marilyn Mammenga (healing for leg fractures)                             JoAnn Douglas

Loren Dengler                                                                  Twilla Hoekstra (healing after surgery)

Merlin Groen                                                                   Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)

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

Kathy Van Olst                                                                      Eldora Krull      

Karen Flier                                                                                          Ellen Schram (Jeff Schram’s mom)             

Marv Faber (Gordy’s brother)                                                        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)                               

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       

Please review the church’s birthday/anniversary calendar at the information desk

Senior Companion Seminar will be held here at FRC on January 16^th @ 6:30pm

Please come to get information on receiving care from this program or for volunteer interest

Contact Amy Ryals (229) 296-3019 with any questions

The December 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 are due on Thursdays at 9am. Thanks** 

*Church offices will be closed December 24^th and 25^th for the Christmas holiday and also January 1^st, 2025 for the New year holiday! Thanks

Church & Local Happenings

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 December 29, 2024 at 9:30am

Prelude

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Ministry of Music: Elsie Buntjer & Gracelyn Menning

Children’s Message

Hymn: “The First Noel” #136 v. 1-3

Hymn: “We Three Kings” #166 v. 1,2,5

Hymn: “Good Christian Men Rejoice” #151 v. 1-3

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Hymn: “Joy To The World” #125 v. 1-4

(offering plates will be passed)

“Doxology” #625

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Romans 8: 18-25

Sermon: Why this World is so Messed Up? (John Metzger)

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: “Go Tell It On The Mountain” #138 v. 1-3

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “Go Tell It On The Mountain” #138, chorus

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

Serving us today 12-29-24

DOOR GREETERS- (N) John & Peggy Metzger (S) Craig & Julie DeRuyter (SE) Dustin & Julie Timmerman

NURSERY- Kayla Van Wyhe & Kenley Korthals

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Rypkema Family                    

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Dwayne & Sharon Postma 

                                                  (Serving Cake for Rod & Lavonne Grooters 70^th Anniversary)

CHILDREN & WORSHIP- Leader:     Greeter: No Children & Worship (resumes January 5^th)

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- No Sunday School (resumes January 5^th)   

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES-

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR-         

SOUND SYSTEM- Dustin Bosch

VIDEO TAPING- Randy Bosch

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Brett Dieren

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kristi Metzger

VAN DRIVER- Mike Klarenbeek

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Serving us next week 1-5-25 

DOOR GREETERS-(N) Tom & Jody VandeWeerd (S) Steve & Debbie Crane (SE) Mary Hoogers

NURSERY- Kay & Melanie Wynia

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Scott & Amy Sieperda

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Edie Korthals & Glenda Hellenga

CHILDREN & WORSHIP- Leader: Rochelle Ebel    Greeter: Jayda Pytleski

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Sarah Wilson

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Laureen Schram

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Tara Bouwman

SOUND SYSTEM- Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Eric Arnold

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Caitlin Huisman

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Brenda Van Hofwegen

VAN DRIVER- Dale Klarenbeek

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

                                                  FINANCIALS as of 12-22-24

                                     Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                    YTD Budget

General Fund:            $54,816.00                         $608,558.17                        $872,967.00

Benevolent Fund:     $0                                          $198,219.92                        $199,267.20                                 

Online Donations:    $735.00                                $59,456.69         

Sunday School 12-22-24

                              Last Year’s Attendance: NA                               Last Week’s Attendance: NA

                              Last Year’s Offering: NA                                    Last Week’s Offering: NA

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 12-29-24:

No Sunday School (Resumes on January 5^th, 2025)

Cake will be served in the Fellowship Hall for Rod & Lavonne Grooters 70^th Anniversary

MONDAY 12-30-24:

TUESDAY 12-31-24: 

WEDNESDAY 1-1-25:

Church Offices Closed “Happy New Year”

THURSDAY 1-2-25: 

FRIDAY 1-3-25:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 1-4-25: 

SUNDAY 1-5-25:

Sunday School lesson: Creation: Days and Kinds

Bible Studies begin (following worship): The Next Right Thing & 7 Arrows