Announcements for 2-15-26

We ask that you please refrain from shaking hands during worship. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and comfortable. 

~Justice for All invites you to attend the Get To Know JFA Event on March 28, 2026 at the Terrace View Event Center, Sioux Center, IA, 5:30 – 8:00PM.  JFA Ministry programs (Service & Learning, Sharing & Caring, and Transitional Housing) will be presented and then get ready for some fun!!  JFA has invited Christian comedian and illusionist Joshua Jordan back again for a great time of laughs and magic! Entertainment for All ages! The catered meal will feature flavors and dishes inspired by the cultures and communities of our ministry partners.  Reservations can be made by calling 712-476-2804 or emailing joeldw@jfa-nwiowa.org.  ($75/ticket or $500 for a table of 8) Kids welcome to join us as we celebrate JFA ministry and enjoy a fun evening!!

~Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rock Rapids will be holding their Liver and Onion meal, Pork Loin and MeatballS, Potatoes, Green Beans or Corn, Dinner Roll and Desserts. On March 1^th at 6:00 pm. A freewill offering will be taken.

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“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.”- Romans 12:15

Our prayer concerns….                                                                                                                                      

Dave Hulstein

Bill Kastein                                                                      Merlin &  Jackie Groen 

Scott Hunt                                                                      Roger DeBey

Jeff Hrdicka                                                                                        Rod Grooters

Betty Vanden Heuvel                                                        JoAnn Douglas                                                                                         Alice Feikema  (Hospice)                                                   Kathy Van Olst

Russ Carver (Rachelle Johnsen’s dad)                                           Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)

Janice Den Besten                                                           Todd Altman (Jack & Esther Altman’s son)

Ron & Cathy Birkeland                                                                 Kaitlin Altman (Todd & Patty Altman’s daughter) thyroid cancer            

Bill Saeger (Jackie Groen’s brother)                                              

Betsy Mans (Cal & Cheryl Mans’ daughter-in-law) having a double mastectomy on 2/17/26 

*Welcome baby Sage, the newborn daughter of Jessa Pytleski and Antwun Mora 

~Our sympathies to Brenda Vanden Top and Barb Tilstra and family on the passing of their mom, Kathleen Jacobsma

~Our sympathies to Jessica Daale and family on the passing of her grandma, Mary Ann Donahue Burns

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

(addresses are available by request)

Pearl Folkens                                                                      Wilma DeRoo                                     JoEllen Sorgdrager                                           

Ruth Van Aartsen                                                                 Joyce Mellema                                  Alice Feikema                                     

Harriet Hoff                                                                         Arnie & Donna Kwikkel                        Marlene Flier

*Prayer Time- in the sanctuary, Wednesday 12-2 

*LAST SUNDAY TO REVIEW

Please review your birthday and anniversary at the information desk

(make necessary corrections or additions on the paper please)

~Oaks’ Club (anyone over the age of 50- does not have to be a widow/widower)

Meeting for Coffee- Thursday the 26^th at Rosie’s at 1pm

~Adult Choir:  We are starting to work on the Easter cantata that we will present on Palm Sunday, March 29^th.  We would love to have more people come to sing with us, please join us during Sunday School time down in the David room for practice. ~Thank you! ~Judy Gacke

~I am working on the 2026 church directory, I have placed a copy on the welcome center if you would please look at it and update any addresses, phone numbers or any other information that may have changed. You will be able to edit it until February 22. ~ Thanks, Jammie

The 2026 Women Ministry Booklet is complete.  If you would like a copy, please let the church office know by email frchurch@premieronline.net or phone 472-3729.

There is also a copy on the Information Desk and Women’s Ministry Bulletin Board for your convenience if you don’t wish to receive your own copy.”

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The February 2026 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 Friday 9-1                                                      

**Bulletin announcements are due Fridays by 9am* 

Club 512 Volunteers for 2-18-26

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

                     Maddie VandeWeerd                    Jaxson Pytleski                                      Ellie Hoefert

                      Ashlyn Timmerman                        Brady Kirch                                      Ayda Vander Zee

                       Mali Kellenberger                         Thane Jansma                                       Ellea Pulscher

                        Taylor Rypkema                                                                                              

Club 512 Snack helpers:  Doris Schneidermann & Jan Spyksma

Midweek Meal Helpers: Audra Klinkenborg, Amy Kim, Kellie Menning, Amy Sieperda, & Heather VanWyhe

Nursing Home Chaperone: 

Here is the email link for the above form: https://forms.gle/FSJ8Gn8suxUrY4c28

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 February 15, 2026 at 9:30am 

Prelude: “Leaning”

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Children’s Message 

Praise Service:

“Holy Forever”

“Trust In God”

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Hymn: “At The Cross”

Doxology #625

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: John 14:6

Sermon: What it means to be Reformed

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: “Be Thou My Vision”

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Be Thou My Vision” 

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

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

Serving us today 2-15-26

DOOR GREETERS - (N) Heath & Wendy Huisman (S) Corey & Heather Heimensen (SE) Joe & Judy Gacke

NURSERY- Mali Kellenberger & Danielle Grooters

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Men’s Ministry 

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Men’s Ministry

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- No Sunday School *TEC here

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- No Sunday School *TEC here

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- No Sunday School *TEC here

SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING- Breyden Dieren

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Elise Kahl

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Shannon Rodger

VAN DRIVER- Shawn Van Wyhe

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

Serving us next week 2-22-26

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Laurine Gerritsen & Char LaFrenz (S) Curt & Hedy Kruger (SE) Jeff & Laureen Schram

NURSERY- Anika Springer & Olivia Lyman

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Steve & Debbie Crane

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)-  Curt & Brenda Gisolf

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Marilyn McCoy

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Karen Reemts

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Dayna Altman

SOUND SYSTEM- Dustin Bosch

VIDEO TAPING- Jonathan Kock

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Thane Jansma

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Brenda Van Hofwegen

VAN DRIVER- Mike Klarenbeek

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General 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

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

Breyden Schulte-2026-28

Mike Pulscher, Clerk-2026-28

Kyle Grooters-2026-28

                                                    FINANCIALS as of 2-1-26 

                                 Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                     YTD Budget

General Fund:         $11,285.30                           $50,746.27                            $81,445.00

Benevolent Fund:  $635.00                                $38,681.41                            $22,937.83

Sunday School 2-8-26

                 Last Year’s Attendance: 75                             Last Week’s Attendance: 78

                 Last Year’s Offering: $61.00                           Last Week’s Offering: $72.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 2-15-26:

TEC @ FRC

Sunday School Lesson: No Sunday School

MONDAY 2-16-26:

6:30pm Deacon/ Elder Meeting

7:30pm Consistory Meeting (David Room)

TUESDAY 2-17-26: 

6:30pm Grace Circle 

7pm TEC Council Meeting (Youth Room)

WEDNESDAY 2-18-26:

9-11am Mom Co. (Fellowship Hall)

12-2pm Prayer time (Sanctuary)

2:30-5pm Club 512

5-6:15pm Midweek Meal (Lasagna)

6:15-7:30pm Jr. High Youth Group (Youth Room)

8pm Sr. High Youth Group (Youth Room)

THURSDAY 2-19-26:    

6:30pm Peace Circle (Martha Room)

FRIDAY 2-20-26:   

8am Men’s Bible Study (Martha Room)

SATURDAY 2-21-26:    

SUNDAY 2-22-26:     

Sunday School Lesson: Lesson 49: Israel’s Blessing

10:45am Becoming a Welcoming Church bible study (Sanctuary)