Announcements for 2-22-26

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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“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”- James 4:8a

Our prayer concerns….                                                                                                                                      

Dave Hulstein

Bill Kastein                                                                     

Merlin &  Jackie Groen 

Scott Hunt                                                                     

Neil Schwartze-healing after surgery healing- tonsillectomy

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)                                                 

Linda Person (Kari Jurrens’ mom) healing after bladder removal surgery 

Betsy Mans (healing after double mastectomy this past week)                                         

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     

*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

*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. Today will be the last day to edit it.  ~ Thanks, Jammie

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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 2-25-26

Games:               

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

Maddie VandeWeerd                  Jonathan Kock                                      Leo Groen

   Anika Springer                       Lincoln Klosterbuer                            Liam Vander Zee

   Rhya Kelderman                         Brody Buntjer                                     Jayden Daale

    Jayda Pytleski                                                                                         Connor Altman

Club 512 Snack helpers:  Bonnie Nail & Debbie Crane

Midweek Meal Helpers: Glenda Hellenga, Randy Bosch, Rachelle Johnsen, Char LaFrenz & Cindy Bosch

Nursing Home Chaperone: Steve Crane

Church and area events:

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

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 February 22, 2026 at 9:30am 

Prelude

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Mission Minute

Ministry of Music: Adult Choir

Hymn: “Tell Me The Old Old Story” #424, v. 1-3

Hymn: “There Is Power In The Blood” #191, v. 1-4

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Hymn: “When I Survey The Wondrous Cross” #185, v. 1-4 

Doxology #625

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: John 18: 1-12

Sermon: Jesus Arrested

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: “In The Garden” #425, v. 1-3

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “In The Garden” #425, chorus 

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

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

Serving us today 2-22-26

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

NURSERY- Anika Springer & Jayda Pytleski 

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Steve & Debbie Crane

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- JD & Lesa Hommes

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

Serving us next week 3-1-26

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Colin & Rachelle Johnsen (S) Evan & Kristi Metzger (SE) Ken & ReNae Leuthold

NURSERY- Alexis Lincecum & Whitney Van Veldhuizen

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Pytleski Family

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)-  Jeff & Laureen Schram

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Fred Tilstra

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Cori Klarenbeek

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Tara Bouwman

SOUND SYSTEM- Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Randy Bosch

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Caitlin Huisman

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Nicole Larson

VAN DRIVER- Jeff Jager

*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

                                                                                                                                                                                   Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                     YTD Budget

General Fund:       $6,950.00                           $57,696.27                            $95,019.17

Benevolent Fund:  $9,161.14                               $47,842.55                            $26,760.80

Sunday School 2-15-26                            

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

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

Upcoming Events

SUNDAY 2-22-26:

Sunday School Lesson: Lesson 49: Israel’s Blessing 

MONDAY 2-23-26:

4:45pm Cookie Club (Kitchen)

7:30pm Consistory Meeting (David Room)

TUESDAY 2-24-26:

6:30pm JFA Work Day

7pm TEC Council Meeting (Youth Room)

WEDNESDAY 2-25-26:

8:30am Staff Meeting (Martha Room)

12-2pm Prayer time (Sanctuary)

2:30-5pm Club 512

5-6:15pm Midweek Meal (Baked Potato Bar)

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

8pm Sr. High Youth Group (Youth Room)

THURSDAY 2-26-26:    

1-2pm Oaks Club (Rosies) 

FRIDAY 2-27-26:

8am Men’s Bible Study (Martha Room)

SATURDAY 2-28-26:    

SUNDAY 3-1-26:

Sunday School Lesson: Lesson 50: Unit Review

11:30am Mission Committee Meeting (Martha Room)

2/22/2026                                     Do You Trust God?                                         John 18:1-12

Intro: John 14:1 Jesus’ message is to Trust Him!

1. Trusting God in the Mountains and the Valleys
1. Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation

1. Upper Room and Garden

1. Our Highs and Lows

1. Trusting God Amid Spiritual Warfare
1. Recognize the Spiritual Battle
1. Jesus expected the Spiritual Attack
1. Warned his Disciples

1. Trusting God is turning to him to defend you and fight for you.
1. Jesus prayed in Agony

1. Jesus’ Display of Power over the Enemy
1. I AM

Are you aware of Spiritual Warfare and do you Trust God to fight for you?

1. Trusting God’s Plan and Call
1. Peter trust’s his own plan vs God’s plan
1. Instead of Following Jesus’ Lead, he cowardly reacts.

1. Jesus Rebukes him.

1. Jesus Demonstrates Trust in God the Father
1. Freely offers himself up to be arrested without a fight. 

1. How can you trust God’s plan and call?
1. Trust and obey. 
1. Faithfully step out in obedience and trust him with the results.
2. Submit to his plan, content not being in control.

Do you trust God with your future, relationships, kids, marriage, health, eternity, job, loss, grief?