Announcements for 3-1-26

*We ask that you please refrain from shaking hands during worship. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and comfortable. 

*Thanks so much for coming- Over 25 people from our church came and served. Thank You, Volunteers! Over 25 members of our church blessed JFA with an afternoon and evening of dedicated service. Their efforts beautifully lived out our mission of caring and sharing in Christ’s name. We are grateful for each one who helped move our ministry forward.

“Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.”- Galatians 6:2

Our prayer concerns….                                                                                                                                      

Bill Kastein                                                                     

Merlin &  Jackie Groen 

Scott Hunt                                                                     

Dave Hulstein

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)                                               

Betsy Mans (healing after double mastectomy this past week)                                                                                                                    Linda Person (Kari Jurrens’ mom) healing after bladder removal surgery

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

**Please have any prayer requests or announcements to the office by Thursday March 5^th. I will be gone on Friday, March 6^th and will be printing the bulletin on Thursday. 

Thanks~ Jammie (church secretary)

_____________________________________________________________________________

*Premier Communications has informed us that everything is back up and running. So, our church service will return to Cable Channel 12 at 5:15pm this Sunday. Thanks for your understanding as we navigated through this. 

**Women’s Ministry is looking for volunteers to donate muffins and fruit (grapes and bananas) for our annual Palm Sunday breakfast on March 29th. There is a sign-up sheet located on the Welcome Center counter.

____________________________________________________________________________________________

__~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!!

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The March 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*

Church and area happenings:

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 March 1, 2026 at 9:30am 

Prelude: “Good Good Father”

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Ministry of Music: Cherub Choir

Praise Service:

“My Victory”

“Glorious Day” 

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Hymn: “King Of Kings”

Doxology #625

(Children & Worship may be excused) 

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68, 27:11-26

Sermon: Jesus Sentenced and Tried

Communion

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: “Nothing But The Blood” & “Jesus Loves Me”

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Jesus Loves Me”

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

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

Serving us today 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

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

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

Serving us next week 3-8-26

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Glenda Hellenga (S) Matt & Jen Kock (SE) Marlene Mellema 

NURSERY- Emelia Stiltz & Kayla Van Wyhe

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Girls League (Cinnamon Rolls for free will donation)

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)-  Girls League

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Amy Kim

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Laureen Schram

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Lindsey Anderson

SOUND SYSTEM- Brad Rypkema

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Mali Kellenberger

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- April DeWit

VAN DRIVER- Dale Klarenbeek

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General 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

Kyle Grooters-2026-28

                                                    FINANCIALS as of 2-22-26                                                                                                                             

                                  Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                     YTD Budget

General Fund:         $8,261.30                               $65,957.57                          $108,593.34

Benevolent Fund:  $125.00                                   $47,969.80                          $30,583.77

Sunday School 2-22-26

                   Last Year’s Attendance: 108                             Last Week’s Attendance: 87

                   Last Year’s Offering: $94.00                              Last Week’s Offering: $55.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 3-1-26:

Sunday School Lesson: Lesson 50: Unit Review

11:30am Mission Committee Meeting (Martha Room)

MONDAY 3-2-26:

Church Offices Closed for staff retreat

TUESDAY 3-3-26: 

6:30pm Girls State basketball watch party (West Lyon game)

7pm Faith Circle (Martha Room)

WEDNESDAY 3-4-26:

11:30am Girls State basketball watch party (Central Lyon game)

12-2pm Prayer time (Sanctuary)

*No Midweek Activities this week due to State basketball

THURSDAY 3-5-26:    

8am Men’s Bible Study (Martha Room)

SATURDAY 3-7-26:    

SUNDAY 3-8-26:     

9am Evangelism Committee Meeting (Connections Room)

Sunday School Lesson: Lesson 51: God Protects Moses

3/1/2026                            Jesus on Trial                                        Matt. 26:57-68; 27:11-26 

Intro: Why was Jesus on trial?  What was accomplished in the Trial of Jesus?

1. Corrupt/Sham Trials 
1. Broken laws and Traditions of the Jews
1. Midnight, Private, Accused goes first, False Witnesses, 24-hour rule, 3-day rule, and High Priest was the Prosecutor, Jury, and Judge.

1. Trial before the High Priests
1. Culprit, then the Crime

1. False Witnesses
1. Jesus remained silent before his accusers. (Reverse 5^th Amendment)

1. Jesus compelled under Oath, “Are you the Messiah, Son of God.”
1. Jesus Affirms and Confirms.

1. Conviction of Blasphemy with no evidence presented: Off to Pilate.

1. Trial before Pilate
1. Chief priest and elders accusations against Jesus.
1. Jesus remained silent before his accusers.
2. Jesus Responds to Pilate: No authority except what is given from above.

1. Release of Barabas

1. Washing of Hands: Order of Execution

1. Why was Jesus on Trial?  What was accomplished in the trial of Jesus?
1. Vindication for the Cross
1. Jesus proved to be Righteous, the spotless lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. 

1. Love of Jesus
1. Rom 5:8

Lord’s Table