Announcements for 2-5-23     

 In honor of Bob and Barb Dreke’s 52^nd wedding anniversary, they will be serving cake following worship next Sunday the 12^th of February. Happy Anniversary! 

 Sunday, February 26 at 11:30 am is FRC next potluck meal.  All are invited.  Please bring a hot or cold dish to share! Drink and tableware will be provided. We need 12-15 people to help with set-up or clean-up. If you are available to help, please contact Sharon Postma.

Reminder: Pick up your empty baby bottle today and bring it back full of change to support the Cherish House. The filled bottles must be returned by next Sunday February 12^th. Thank you!

Music Survey Team: join the Music Survey Team and have a say in what music we use in worship!  Short surveys will be emailed once every few months or so.  Contact Valerie Lenderink to sign up.  frcmusic@premieronline.net

Ash Wednesday: drop by the Prayer Chapel on Wednesday, February 22 between 7:30 and 9:00 am for prayer and imposition of ashes.

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!

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.

Worship livestreaming: We ask that you are patient with us as we work through our livestreaming issues. If you are un-able to watch during worship due to the buffering you can refer to our website following worship.   https://www.rockrapidsfrc.org/services/

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.  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.

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  

“For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love."-Psalm 33: 4-5

Please pray for…..                                            

Joyce Hommes (has entered Hospice Care)

Jan Spyksma (cancer treatment)

Tanner Lincecum                                                                                   

Brian Baker (son of Jane Baker) treatment of blood clots                           

Hermina Gerritsen                                                                               

Betty Vanden Heuvel

Judy Netten                                                                                          

Rod Grooters

Karen Flier                                                                                             

JoAnn Douglas                                                                    

Denise Roskam                                                                                      

Sherri Weerheim

Kathy Kunze                                                                                           

Scott Hunt (next eye appointment 2/10)      

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)

Marilyn Kuyper (Ethanie Pulscher’s aunt)                                         

Jody Kooiman (Gordy & Sue Faber’s niece) tests 1/10

Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)                          

Steve Drake (Denise Drake’s husband) cancer surgery healing

Tricia Van’t Hof (daughter in law of Marlene Bowers, sister in law to Darsha Tuenge (testing and treatment plan for re-occurrence of cancer)

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Parenting your Parents Workshop

                                   February 13^th @ 6:30pm- Contact Amy Ryals for questions                                

                              Remembering our nursing home & assisted living members….

Ruth Van Aartsen                                                                

Edna Jongerius                                                    

Hermina Gerritsen

Lucille Smit                                                                          

Wilma DeRoo                                                       

Pam Foster

Chris Vonk                                                                            

Joyce Hommes                                                   

 Missy Perkins

Harriet Hoff                                                                          

JoEllen Sorgdrager                                              

Pearl Folkens

Lloyd Hoefert                                                                       

Joyce Mellema                                                     

Doris Calkins

Club 512 Volunteers for 2-8-23

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

Snacks:  Jan Spyksma      Debbie Crane     

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

                                  Randy Bosch, Jill Jansma & ReNae Leuthold 

Nursery:                                              Nursing Home Chaperone:   Nate Schulte

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE
 February 5, 2023 at 9:30am

Prelude: Nothing but the Blood of Jesus

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome/Announcements/Prayer

Ministry of Music: 

Cherub Choir

Praise Service:

Graves into Gardens

Holy Spirit Come

Jesus Paid It All

Congregational Prayer

WE HEAR GODS WORD

Children’s Message

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

Scripture: Acts 2: 14-41  

Message: Peter’s Spirit Filled Sermon

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing song: All Hail the Power of Jesus Name

Benediction

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

Closing song: All Hail the power of Jesus Name

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

Serving us today 2-5-23: 

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Cherub Choir

NURSERY- Jayda P & Mali K

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Edie Korthals

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)-  Ruben & Jean Fick

SUNDAY SCHOOL NURSERY- Nicole Gerleman

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Lindsey Anderson

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Lisa Vande Stouwe

CHILDREN & WORSHIP-   Leader: Ashley Rypkema       Greeter: Taylor Rypkema

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

Serving us next week 2-12-23

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Hand Bell Choir

NURSERY- Natalie & Aubrey Kirch                               

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Girls League *serving cinnamon rolls, free will donation*

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Girls League

SUNDAY SCHOOL NURSERY- Jessica Harman

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Barb Folkens

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Joel Vis

CHILDREN & WORSHIP-   Leader: Jen Lincecum   Greeter:  Alexis & Emory Lincecum

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Janine DeBruin   

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- Pastor Steve

SOUND SYSTEM- Keith Van Beek

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Elise Kahl

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Jean Fick

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Sunday School 1-29-23

Last Year’s Attendance: 92                                  Last Week’s Attendance: 97

Last Year’s Offering: $111.00                             Last Week’s Offering: $99.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 2-5-23:

Sunday School lesson: Session3: Brothers in Christ/ Living in Grace 

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

11:30am Mission Committee Meeting

MONDAY 2-6-23:

6pm: Cookie Club Baking

TUESDAY 2-7-23: 

WEDNESDAY: 2-8-23

9:30am Joy Circle *Rm 345*

10am Staff Meeting

3:30-5 Club 512 *note time change* 

5-6:15pm Midweek Meal *everyone is welcome* (Chili Soup/ Cinnamon Rolls)

6:30pm Jr. RCYF

6:30pm Girls League

8pm Guys Night

7:30pm Consistory Meeting  

THURSDAY 2-9-23:

FRIDAY 2-10-23:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 2-11-23:

SUNDAY 2-12-23: 

Sunday School Lesson: Session 4: Children of God/ Obeying from Love

Looking Ahead: 

February 13: 6:30pm  Parenting your Parents 

February 26: 11:30am  All Church Potluck *Fellowship Hall*