Announcements for 2-26-23     

Congratulations to Hunter and Cheyenne Huisman on the birth of their baby boy Kannin Jax Huisman on 2/2/23!

After church today we are having a potluck meal. All are welcome. We will start shortly after Sunday school is done. Drink and tableware will be provided. Come for fun, fellowship and great food! 

We are hiring!  We are looking for a church custodian and a youth director.  If you would like more information on either of these positions, please contact Jammie at the Church office or Cheryl Van Beek.   If you are interested in applying, please submit the application form available at the church office along with your resume and a cover letter.   

Adult Discipleship Opportunities:

Adult Sunday School: join us for the spring Adult Sunday school, March 2-April 30.  We will watch and discuss The Chosen, season 1, the first-ever multi-series TV show of the life of Christ.  We will watch it together on Thursdays at 9:30 am starting March 2nd in the sanctuary.  If that doesn't work for you, please watch it on your own time!  After church on Sundays, we will discuss each episode.  Make sure to bring your bible! Nursery will be available on Sundays.  To watch it yourself simply download The Chosen app on your smart phone or smart TV for free!

Parenting Class: “Equipping our Children for Battle”; Protect their Minds, Bodies, and Hearts.  Will be held on Wednesdays after the family meal on March 15,22 and 29. 530-630pm.   Nursery is available.  Please sign up in the Gathering Space.

Prison Ministry Opportunity: Join us for worship with Cornerstone Prison Church Friday, March 31.  You must be 18 years or older.  You must complete a waiver and background check and return to Valerie Lenderink by Sunday, March 5.  Questions, ask Valerie Lenderink, frcmusic@premieronline.net 314-637-8383.

What is Rocky Mountain High?

Rocky Mountain High is a Youth Retreat for 9-12^th students that is hosted by the Synod of the Heartland.

This event is held every 3 years in Estes Park, Colorado.  This year the dates are July 22-26 (we realize this is part of “dead-week”, we would love to work around your family’s vacation plans as needed).  We highly encourage all high school students to attend! Please see the registration information below for more details.  The out- of- pocket cost per student is $200 (there are scholarships available).  We will fundraise the remaining cost.  Please contact Cheryl Van Beek if you have any questions.

Rocky Mountain High Registrations Opened Feb 1. Deadline to register is April 1. Here is the link https://brushfire.com/synodyouth/rockymountainhigh/537636/register. 

Ask Cheryl Van Beek for access codes.

Registration is open for Inspiration Hills Bible camp! 2023 SUMMER CAMP THEME: LIVING WATER from John 7: 37-38 “On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the scripture has said, “Out of his heart will flow rivers or living water.” Our Hope and prayer is that everyone who comes to camp this summer comes to truly know what it means for us to come take a drink of the sustaining source of Living Water.

~TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES- We are currently experiencing problems with our land-line phone calling tree.  If you would like to get prayer chains and other announcements through text messaging to a cell phone or an email, please call the church office.  712-472-3729.  We are working to fix the current problem with the land-line messaging and hope to have it working again soon!

“Now to Him Who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”- Ephesians 3:20-21

Please pray for…..                                           

Jan Spyksma                                                                                          

Judy Netten       

Denise Roskam                                                                                     

JoAnn Douglas                      

Hermina Gerritsen                                                                               

Betty Vanden Heuvel                                                                       

Karen Flier                                                                                              

Sherri Weerheim                                                                                                

Lorelei Reynolds (Laureen Schram’s sister)                                     

Bonnie Wilson (Blair Wilson’s mom)

Melissa Moser (Kathy Moser’s daughter-in-law)                           

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)           

Roger Van Maanen (Heather Van Wyhe’s dad)                             

Sandra Smith (Laurie David’s mom) cancer     

Karen DeNoble (Dave DeNoble’s mom)                                             

Bob & Arlene Sterler (Robbie Korthal’s parents)    

Lora Puttmann (Kellie Menning’s mom)                                            

Nancy Aaker (Shari Kastein’s mom)

Jody Kooiman (Gordy & Sue Faber’s niece) chemo                         

Steve Drake (Denise Drake’s husband-Hospice)

Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)                          

Kathy Kunze   

Continued prayers for the family of Joyce Hommes as they journey through grief. Joyce is greatly missed.                                                                                  

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Upcoming….

• Parenting your Parents’ Workshop- March 13^th @ 6:30pm

-Lyon County Health Nurse will speak on “Becoming the Caregiver” &

-Dr. Shawn Scholten will speak on “Caring for the Mental Health of Your Aging Parent and Self as Caregiver”

• Grief Share beginning on April 3^rd @ 6:30pm

Club 512 Volunteers for 3-1-23

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

                Alex Lyman              Kayden Van Berkum                              Ethan Hoefert

                Leo Groen                Lincoln Kock                                          Reece Vander Zee

              Liam Vander Zee       Gabe Schulte                                         Olivia Lyman

                                                  Dionne Jansma                                         Wyatt Krull

Snacks:  Doris Schniederman        Meal Helpers:   Tracy Arnold, Glenda Hellenga,                        Debbie Crane                   Audra Klinkenborg,  Jill Jansma, Kellie Menning &                                                                                                   Kay Wynia

Nursery: Emerson Kelderman                    Nursing Home Chaperone:  N/A

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

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

*Bulletin announcements need to be to the office by Thursday at 11am for the Sunday bulletin   

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE
 February 26, 2023 at 9:30am

Prelude

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome/Announcements/Prayer

The Chosen

Hymn: How Great Thou Art # 4 v. 1-4

Hymn: I Need Thee Every Hour #428 v. 1-4

Congregational Prayer

Ministry of Music: Adult Choir

WE HEAR GODS WORD

Children’s Message

(4 & 5 year-olds may exit for Children & Worship)

Scripture: Acts 4: 23-31

Message: Spirit-Filled Prayer  

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Ministry of Dance: Robins School of Dance

Benediction

(6^th grade & below may exit for Sunday School)

Closing song: Sweet Hour of Prayer #433 v. 2

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

Serving us this week 2-26-23 

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Adult Choir

NURSERY- Wendy & Kaitlyn Huisman

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Cori Klarenbeek & Glenda Hellenga

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)-  Kyle & Emily Grooters

SUNDAY SCHOOL NURSERY- Debbie Heitritter

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Tara Bouwman

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- John Metzger

CHILDREN & WORSHIP-   Leader: Taylor Bosch       Greeter: Jayda Pytleski

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER-  Sharon Postma

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- Pastor Steve

SOUND SYSTEM- Dustin Bosch

VIDEO TAPING- Brad Rypkema

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Aubree Boender

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Brenda Van Hofwegen

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Serving us next week 3-5-23

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- 

NURSERY- Jen & Ellie Hoefert                              

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Shawn & Heather Van Wyhe

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Pytleski Family

SUNDAY SCHOOL NURSERY- Ella Jager

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Karen Reemts

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Lisa Vande Stouwe

CHILDREN & WORSHIP-   Leader: Brenda Van Hofwegen  Greeter:  Jayda Pytleski

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Pastor Steve   

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- Pastor Steve

SOUND SYSTEM- Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Randy Bosch

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Olivia Lyman

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Scott Hunt

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

Sunday School 2-12-23

Last Year’s Attendance: 86                                  Last Week’s Attendance: 85

Last Year’s Offering: $61.75                                Last Week’s Offering: $30.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 2-26-23:

Sunday School lesson: Session 1: John’s Vision of Jesus/ The Redeemer Reveals His Glory

Adult Sunday School: in the Sanctuary “Forgiving what you can’t forget” 

11:30am All Church Potluck *Fellowship Hall*

MONDAY 2-27-23:

TUESDAY 2-28-23: 

WEDNESDAY: 3-1-23

9-11 MOPS

2:30-5pm Club 512 *note time change* 

5-6:15pm Midweek Meal *everyone is welcome* (Taco Bake)

6:30pm Jr. RCYF

8pm Sr. RCYF

THURSDAY 3-2-23:

9:30 The Chosen- viewing event

FRIDAY 3-3-23:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 3-4-23:

SUNDAY 3-5-23: 

Sunday School Lesson: Session 2: Letters to the Seven Churches/ The Redeemer Calls His People Toward Renewal

Looking Ahead: 

March 19: NO SUNDAY SCHOOL *due to TEC at the church*