Announcements for 2-18-24 

Lent Devotional: If you would like to learn more about the season of lent, then sign up for a daily devotional to be emailed every day of lent. 

~The annual giving receipts are in your church mailboxes. If you didn’t receive one and feel you should have, contact the church office 712-472-3729. Thanks 

 Bible Reading Plan: You can grab a bible reading bookmark from the Welcome Center or sign up at the Welcome Center for a daily text with the scripture reading for the day! 

 Immanuel Lutheran Church will be holding their Liver and Onion meal, Pork Loin and Meat ballS, Potatoes, Green Beans or Corn, Dinner Roll and Desserts. On March 5^th at 6:00 pm.  Please contact Immanuel Lutheran 472-2245 if you would like to attend, by Sunday February 27.

Club 512 Volunteers for 2-21-24

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

                 Maddie VanDerWeerd                         Ephraim Hoefert                              Reece VanderZee

                       Avery Harman                                   Aston Van Beek                                 Trevor Dieren

                     Maddie Huisman                               Liam Vander Zee                            Taylor VandeWeerd

Club 512 Snack helpers:  Debbie Crane & Jan Spyksma                    

Midweek Meal Helpers:   Tracy Arnold, Glenda Hellenga, Audra Klinkenborg,                        

                                                         Randy Bosch, Jen Lincecum, & Kellie Menning         

Nursing Home Chaperone:  Steve Crane

The February Bridge is now available in the clear boxes next to the mailboxes.

Church office hours: ~ Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9-1 & Friday 9-12.

*Bulletin announcements need to be to the office by Thursday at 9am for the Sunday bulletin

Jesus calls us His friend (from John 15:15) We can enjoy all the benefits of a friendship with our God 

Our Condolences to Roberta Flier and family on the loss of her sister-in-law, Shari Garrison

Our prayer concerns….

Twilla Hoekstra                                                                                      

Barb Hoogendorn                                                                                 Merlin Groen

Shari Kastein                                                                                          Kari Jurrens 

Makayla Klarenbeek                                                                            Betty Vanden Heuvel                         

Cindy Witt                                                                                               Janice Den Besten                                                                               

Karen Flier                                                                                              JoAnn Douglas    

Todd Altman (Jack & Esther Altman’s son)                                      Eldora Krull

Steve Bergeson (Kristi Kahl’s brother-in-law)                                   Judy Netten          

Melissa Moser (Kathy Moser’s daughter-in-law)                            Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)

Ellen Schram (Jeff Schram’s mom)                                                    Nancy Bosma (Mary Klinkenborg’s sister)                    

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)                              Sheila Haspels

Roger Van Maanen (Heather Van Wyhe’s dad)                              Sandra Smith (Laurie David’s mom) cancer     

Carlton Woodruff (Rachelle Johnsen’s uncle)                                 Nancy Aaker (Shari Kastein’s mom)

Doris Iwen (Lance Iwen’s mom)                                                         Darlene Brinkhuis (Bethany House-SF)

Lennis Harberts (Hedy Kruger’s brother-in-law)

Merlin Groen’s Address for cards:

Madonna Rehabilitation

5401 South Street Room #S17

Lincoln, NE 68506     

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Our Care Elders:

Steve & Debbie Crane                Steve & Jessica Harman             Dustin & Taylor Bosch

                             Scott & Amy Sieperda                 Rich & Denise Roskam                 Mike & Erica Groen

  Chris & Kristi Wright                   Anita Dieren                               Jody Vande Weerd

  Matt & Jen Kock                        Laureen Schram                         Mary Hoogers

  Gerald Postma                          Sara Hrdlicka                            Wendy Huisman

  Barb Folkens & Sue Faber          Geneva Grooters                        Dan & Rhona Snyders

  Dwayne & Sharon Postma          Fred & Sharon Tilstra

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

Edna Jongerius                                                                                    Doris Calkins

Ruth Van Aartsen                                                                                Wilma DeRoo                                                     

Lucille Smit                                                                                           Joyce Mellema

Hermina Gerritsen                                                                              JoEllen Sorgdrager

Harriet Hoff                                                                                          Lloyd Hoefert

Pearl Folkens                                                                                        Darlene Brinkhuis                                                                                                    

Addresses available upon request at church office       

First Reformed Church Worship service 

February 18,2024

Prelude: “One Thing Remains”

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

*please pass the fellowship pads*                                                         

Mission Minute- ExZandri Benz

Praise Service:                                                                

“Your Love Defends Me”

“My Victory”

“Hymn Of Heaven”

Congregational Prayer

*4-5 yr. olds dismissed for Children & Worship*

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Philippians 4: 10-23

Sermon: Secret of Contentment

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Offertory and Closing Song: “It Is Well With My Soul”

(Offering plate will be passed for Benevolent Fund) 

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “It Is Well With My Soul”

*6^th Grade and below may exit for Sunday School*

Mission statement: “TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS

 Serving us today 2-18-24 

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Ken & ReNae Leuthold (S) Korey & Val Krull (SE) Jeff & Angie Jager

NURSERY- Berlyn DeWit & Maddie VanDerWeerd

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Rob & Brenda Van Hofwegen

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Ken & ReNae Leuthold

MINISTRY OF MUSIC-                 

CHILDREN & WORSHIP:  Leader: Taylor Bosch       Helper: Brooklyn Timmerman

SOUND SYSTEM: Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING- Breyden Dieren

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Lincoln Kock

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kristi Metzger

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER: Dwayne Postma

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES: Karol Hanson

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR: Katie Boender

VAN DRIVER: Paul Van Wyhe

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

 Serving us next week 2-25-24

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Dan & Rhona Snyder (S) Matt & Jen Kock (SE) Justin & Sara Groen

NURSERY- Jen & Ellie Hoefert

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Steve & Debbie Crane

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Kyle & Emily Grooters

MINISTRY OF MUSIC-              

CHILDREN & WORSHIP:     Leader: Jess Drewes      Helper: Mali Kellenberger

SOUND SYSTEM- Keith Van Beek

VIDEO TAPING- Brad Rypkema

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Thane Jansma

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Brenda Van Hofwegen

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER: Cheryl Van Beek

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES: Tara Bouwman

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR: Ashley Rypkema

VAN DRIVER: Lucas Bouwman

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 2-18-24:

Sunday School lesson: Session 2: The Disciples Replaced Judas/ The Waiting Commences

4pm Freedoms Gate Church Worship Service

5pm Girls League

5pm Guys Night

6:30pm Grace Circle

MONDAY 2-19-24:

6:30pm Deacon/ Elder Meeting

7pm Circle of Kindness

7:30pm Consistory Meeting

TUESDAY 2-20-24: 

WEDNESDAY 2-21-24:

9-11am MOPS

12pm Staff Meeting

2:30-5pm Club 512

5-6:15pm Midweek Meal 

6:30pm Jr. RCYF

8pm Sr. RCYF

THURSDAY 2-22-24:   

FRIDAY 2-23-24:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 2-24-24:

SUNDAY 2-25-24: 

5:30pm Clue Cafe (Fellowship Hall)

Sunday School 2-11-23

                              Last Year’s Attendance: 94                                     Last Week’s Attendance: 86

                              Last Year’s Offering: $67.00                                   Last Week’s Offering: $63.96

2/18/24   Sermon Notes

Philippians 4:10-23    Secret of Contentment

Intro:  Contentment: State of Peaceful Happiness

A world filled with Discontentment.

1. Sources of Discontentment
1. Circumstances
1. Money, Job, Relationship, Marriage, Singleness, Health, Possessions

1. Future Circumstances
1. When…then I will be content.

Source of Discontentment is deeper than our Circumstances.

1. Discontentment reveals Idolatry.
1. Idolatry-Seeking fulfillment, peace, joy, through anything or anyone other than God. 

1. Discontentment is a gift from God.

1. Contentment
1. Not…
1. Denying the reality of pain or suffering.
2. Liking hardships.
3. Settling for what ought not be. 

1. Jesus is Enough
1. True Contentment is understanding that God has given me everything I need in Jesus. 
1. In my pain- Jesus is enough
2. In my relationships- Jesus is enough
3. In my doubt- Jesus is enough
4. In any and every situation- Jesus is Enough

1. Contentment is Learned
1. Biblical Thinking

1. Pray Continually

1. Trust Whole-Heartedly