Announcements for 2-4-24 

 Arnold & Donna Kwikkel will be celebrating their 70^th Anniversary on the 6^th of February. If you would like to send them a card, their address is 1007 S. Tama St. Rock Rapids, IA 51246.

~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 

~Joy Circle: Our next meeting will be February 14. Karen Reemts- Bible Leader. Lesson 9. 

 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! 

 4-6^th GRADE WINTER RETREAT 

• February 16-18 at Inspiration Hills
• Register online at inspirationhills.org

The 4th-6th Grade Winter Retreat is an exciting opportunity for campers to experience Inspiration Hills' unique winter activities! The event will include a chapel message, worship, and Bible studies along with all the fun winter games! 

The event will take place from 7pm Friday night to 11am Sunday morning. The registration deadline is February 9! To register for this event or learn more, visit inspirationhills.org/4-6-retreat.

 2024 SUMMER CAMP THEME:

Our theme this year is “In the Beginning GOD” Taken from Genesis 1:1! Through our theme, campers will explore God’s plan of redemption throughout all of scripture. From Fall, creation, redemption all the way to restoration, campers will see God’s mighty hand through it all and what hope that gives us now in Him!

The Christian Reformed Church of Rock Rapids will be hosting a Soup and Pie supper on February 7^th from 4:30-6:30pm, at the Forester Community Center. Come and sit or take it to go. Deliveries are available and pre-orders. Just call or text Emily @ 712-739-0315. Or email crcsoupsupper@gmail.com. Free will donation. 

 The "City Life" Teen Center is open on Tuesday nights after school until 6:30pm! Please help us spread the word of this new place for middle & highschoolers to come for a FREE night of fun! We have ping pong, pool, air hockey and more! Snacks and soda are available to purchase. The Teen Center is located at 113 First Avenue in Rock Rapids, Iowa (Across from the Lost, But Found Thrift Store). 

  For kids that may have to be dropped off & picked up by parents, this may be a great time to check out some of our local shopping options. Nearby to the Teen Center are: Luxe, Details, Picky Pineapple, Lost But Found, Ace Hardware, and more. There are also eating venues nearby. 

Club 512 Volunteers for 2-7-24

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                                 Gabe Schulte

Club 512 Snack helpers:  Rachel Eckenrod & Bonnie Nail                    

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

                                                     Jill Jansma, Rachelle Johnsen & Heather Van Wyhe        

Nursing Home Chaperone:  

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

“…whatever you do, do all for the glory of God”- 1 Corinthians 10:31b

Twilla Hoekstra                                                                                      Mary Hoogers

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 (knee)              

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

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Care Elders’ Training- February 6^th @ 6:30pm (Jordan Menning will be our guest speaker)

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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 4, 2024 at 9:30am

Prelude: “My Victory”

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

*please pass the fellowship pads*

Ministry o

f Music: Cherub Choir

Children’s Message

Praise Service:

“Battle Belongs”

“Cornerstone”

“Here I Am To Worship”

Congregational Prayer

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

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Philippians 4: 4-7

Sermon: Peace of Christ

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Offertory and Closing Song: “Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus”

(Offering plate will be passed for General Fund) 

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus”

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

Mission statement: “TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS

Serving us this week 2-4-24 

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Joe & Judy Gacke (S) Jeff & Laureen Schram (SE) Audra Klinkenborg

NURSERY- Kay & Melanie Wynia

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Chris & Jen Lincecum

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Jean & Ruben Fick 

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Cherub Choir                

CHILDREN & WORSHIP:  Leader: Amy Schulte      Helper: 

SOUND SYSTEM- Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Eric Arnold

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Caitlin Huisman

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- April DeWit

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER: Lisa VandeStouwe

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES: Jen Lincecum

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR: Myranda Moser

VAN DRIVER: Dale Klarenbeek

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

 Serving us next week 2-11-24 

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Lance & Cindi Iwen (S) Scott & Amy Sieperda (SE) Evan & Kristi Metzger

NURSERY- Jordan & Kellie Menning Family

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Girls League

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Girls League

MINISTRY OF MUSIC-              

CHILDREN & WORSHIP:     Leader: Sara Groen      Helper: Eli Groen

SOUND SYSTEM- Curt Dieren

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Aubree Boender

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Jean Fick

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER: John Metzger

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES: Barb Folkens

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR: Josie Moser

VAN DRIVER: Jeff Hrdlicka

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Sunday School 1-28-23

                              Last Year’s Attendance: 97                                     Last Week’s Attendance: 58

                              Last Year’s Offering: $99.00                                   Last Week’s Offering: $71.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 2-4-24:

Sunday School lesson: Session 1: Jesus Gave His Followers a Mission/ The Commission Received

MONDAY 2-5-24:

5:15pm Women’s Ministry Meeting

TUESDAY 2-6-24: 

6:30pm Care Elders’ Training (Elijah Room)

WEDNESDAY 2-7-24:

9-11am MOPS

2:30-5pm Club 512

5-6:15pm Midweek Meal 

6:30pm Jr. RCYF

8pm Sr. RCYF

THURSDAY 2-8-24:   

6:30pm Peace Circle (Martha Room)

FRIDAY 2-9-24:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 2-10-24:

SUNDAY 2-11-24: 

9am Evangelism committee Meeting

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

12pm Ice fishing event (Lake Pahoja)

6pm Girls League

6pm Guys Night

Sermon Notes: Philippians 4:4-7         Peace of Christ    

Intro:  Corn Maze of Anxiety and Fear 

Context of Letter

1. Rejoice in the Lord, Always.
1. Joy and Peace are found in Christ.

1. The Lord is Near!

1. Joy and Peace are experienced through Faith in Christ.
1. How do we live by faith?
1. Prayer is an act of Faith.
1. Thankfulness, Petition and Trust

1. Following Jesus 
1. Heb. 12:2 Fix your eyes on Jesus, the Author and perfector of our faith. 

1. The root of anxiety is misplaced trust. 
1. Example: Israel

1. Peace of Christ 
1. Beyond Comprehension (Defies Earthly Logic and Wisdom)

1. Guards Hearts and Minds
1. Temptation
2. Discouragement and Despair