Announcements for 3-24-24 

~ This morning our Kindergarten Class will recite their memory work. Next week, our 2^nd Grade Class will recite the Apostle’s Creed. Parents: please have your 2^nd graders to their classroom by 9:15 AM. When they are finished, the children will join their families for the remainder of worship. Thank you! 

~The 2024 church directory is almost ready. I have printed 2 copies of it and they are on the welcome center. Please take a look at it and update the incorrect information if needed. They will go to print March 25^th. Thanks, Jammie.

~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! 

-Join us on April 27 at 9am for our Spring Womens’ Ministry Event.  Shelly Meester will share a message on “Remembering the Character of God’s Heart in a Broken World”.  There will be light refreshments and a sweet time of fellowship. 

-Please check the lost and found area on the south side of the coat rack behind the welcome center. There have been a lot of items left from church and there are still a few pans left from the RCYF soup supper. If not claimed in the next couple weeks we will donate. Thanks

Save the Date:

“Building on Faith” fundraiser – Sunday, April 28 to help with parking lot expenses / improvements. A meal will be served after Sunday School, Bingo will be played, and other fun events are being planned. Watch next week’s bulletin for more details.

Club 512 Volunteers for 3-27-24

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

                    Maddie VanDerWeerd                      Ephraim Hoefert                                Reece Vander Zee

                              Ella Jager                                           Leo Groen                                       Cooper Altman

                           Alexis Austin                                      Jacob Nagel                                   Taylor VandeWeerd

Club 512 Snack helpers:  Debbie Crane & Jan Spyksma

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

                                                                              Heather VanWyhe & Kellie Menning                                 

Nursing Home Chaperone:  Steve Crane

The March 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

Bible Studies:

Mondays @ 6:30pm Young Adult Bible Study 

Tuesdays @ 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study (Martha room/rm 345)

Wednesdays @ 6am Men’s Bible Study

Moms in Prayer:

Sundays @ 7pm Traditional (Prayer Chapel)

Mondays @ 5:45am Traditional (Connections room)

Mondays @ 5pm College & Careers (Connections)

Tuesdays @ 8:30am College & Careers (War room/rm 355)

Tuesdays @ 8:30am Traditional (Nursery)

“Through Him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand,

and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”- Romans 5:2

Our prayer concerns….

Scott Hunt  (knee replacement surgery)                                          Chris Schwartze (surgery)                                                 

Twilla Hoekstra                                                                                      Judy Netten                                                         

Barb Hoogendorn                                                                                 Merlin Groen

Karen Flier                                                                                              Kari Jurrens 

Makayla Klarenbeek                                                                            Betty Vanden Heuvel                         

Eldora Krull                                                                                              Janice Den Besten                                                                                                               JoAnn Douglas                                                                                      Nina Koedam (Terry Koedam’s mom)

Todd Altman (Jack & Esther Altman’s son)                                      Cindy Witt                                                            

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)                                                         Lennis Harberts (Hedy Kruger’s brother-in-law)

Steve Ellsworth (Peggy Metzger’s Mom)                          

Merlin Groen’s Address for cards:

Madonna Rehabilitation

5401 South Street Room #S17

Lincoln, NE 68506

Grief Share: April 1- June 24 6:30-8:30pm

           BUNCO GAME AFTERNOON- APRIL 4^TH (2-4PM) ALL ARE WELCOME

                  SIGN UP AT THE INFORMATION DESK OR AT THIS LINK:            

           https://frcrockrapids.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2229106

Parenting your Parents’ 2^nd Annual Get-Together (open to all) March 28^th 6:30pm

-Thank you for all the prayers and cards from my recent heart surgery. I am recovering well and appreciate all the kind thoughts.   ~Nina Koedam 

-Pastor Steve, Kayla, and the kids would like to thank you for your support, prayers, encouragement, meals, cards, and gifts over the last couple of weeks.  Baby Landyn is growing and healthy. We are grateful for a wonderful church family!

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 March 24, 2024 at 9:30am “Palm Sunday” Easter Cantata

Prelude 

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

*please pass the fellowship pads*

Hymn: “Hosanna Loud Hosanna” #174 v. 1-3

Memory Work: Kindergarten: The Lord’s Prayer 

Congregational Prayer                                                           

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Luke 19: 28-40 

Sermon: The Stones will Cry Out 

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Offertory and Closing Song: “To God Be the Glory, #66, v. 1-3”

(Offering plate will be passed) 

Easter Cantata “Amazing Grace”

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “Sanctuary”

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

Mission statement: “TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS

Serving us today 3-24-24

Door Greeters: (N) JD & Lesa Hommes (S) Craig & Kay Wynia (SE) Jerry & Kerry Mulder

NURSERY- Joel Vis Family & Jacob Van Aartsen

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Hartter Family

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Fred & Sharon Tilstra

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Easter Cantata            

CHILDREN & WORSHIP:  Leader: Amy Schulte    Helper: Jayda Pytleski

SOUND SYSTEM: Dustin Bosch

VIDEO TAPING- Brad Rypkema

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Aubree Boender

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kristi Metzger

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER: John Metzger

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES: Sheryl Bouwman

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR: Ashley Rypkema

VAN DRIVER: Jeff Hrdlicka

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Serving us next week 3-31-24

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Jarod & Emily DeBey (S) Garrett & Carly Sayler (SE) Laurine Gerritsen

NURSERY- Kay & Melanie Wynia

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Tod & Stacy Dieren

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Harman Family

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Youth Praise Team            

CHILDREN & WORSHIP:     Leader:    Helper: No C&W (Easter)

SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka 

VIDEO TAPING- Randy Bosch

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Elise Kahl

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Brenda VanHofwegen

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER: Dwayne Postma

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES: Ashley Kruse

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR: Katie Boender

VAN DRIVER: Paul Van Wyhe

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

FINANCIALS as of 3-17-24

                                            Last Sunday                    YTD Offerings                  YTD Budget

General Fund:                    $2,818.19                          $80,811.65                        $188,287.00

Benevolent Fund               $5,331.00                         $42,527.75                         $42,979.20

Online Donations:             $461.32                             $10,560.64

Sunday School 3-17-23

                              Last Year’s Attendance: No SS                           Last Week’s Attendance: 84

                              Last Year’s Offering: No SS                                 Last Week’s Offering: $47.25

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 3-24-24:

8-9:15am Women’s Ministry Palm Sunday breakfast (Fellowship Hall)

Easter Cantata during worship

Sunday School Lesson: Session 4: Peter Confronted Sin/ The Church Works Together

MONDAY 3-25-24:

TUESDAY 3-26-24: 

WEDNESDAY 3-27-24:

9am Staff Meeting

2:30-5pm Club 512

5pm Serving at “Bread of Life”

5-6:15 Midweek Meal *Pork Loin*

6:30pm Jr. RCYF

8pm Sr. RCYF

FRIDAY 3-29-24:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

6:30pm Good Friday Worship *Communion will be served*

SATURDAY 3-30-24:

SUNDAY 3-31-24: 

9:30am Worship Easter Sunday “HE IS RISEN!”

3/24/24   Sermon Notes

Luke 19:28-40      Even the Stones will Cry Out            

Intro: What is going on?

                   Triumphal Entry nearly a week after the Lazarus Miracle

3 Elements of the Triumphal Entry: Donkey, Palm Branches/cloaks, Stones

1. Donkey (Colt)  
1. Prophecy: Zechariah 9:9 “Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you righteous and victorious, lowly, and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”

1. Kingdom of Peace

1. Palm Branches and Cloaks
1. Meaning from 2 Kings 9:13 (Jehu)

1. Shouting Psalm 118:26 “Proclamation of the Messiah”

1. Why? For all the Miracles, they had seen him do. 

1. Stones
1. Point of No Return

1. Even the Stones will Cry Out
1. Creation will testify.
2. Judgment against Jerusalem.
3. Tombstones