Announcements for 3-29-26

~ This morning our 1^st Grade Class will recite Psalm 23 and John 3:16. Next week, our 2^nd Grade Class will be reciting 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!

~Thank you for the cards, memorial gifts, food, visits, kind expressions of sympathy and prayers.  Your kindness and support brought us comfort. ~ The family of Ruth Van Aartsen, Randy and Cindy Bosch, Dustin, Taylor, Ellie and Emmett Bosch

~Sincere thanks to our church family for the words of encouragement, prayers, and cards.  Special thanks to our church staff, Steve, Amy, Cheryl, Amy, Jammie, Valerie, & Georgette. Our care elders, Barb & Sue, for the visit and meal.  Grace Circle, Jean & Marlene for the visit and blessing basket.  Your support helped us get through the 28 radiation treatments. 

Thank you everyone, it was so appreciated.  ~Dave & Cheryl Hulstein

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”- Psalm 147:3

Our prayer concerns….                                                                                                                                      

Bill Kastein                                                                     

Scott Hunt                                                                    

Merlin & Jackie Groen

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)                                               Linda Person (Kari Jurrens’ mom) 

Phyllis Fiegen (Tammi Top’s mom)                                                         Betsy Mans (Cal & Cheryl Mans’ daughter in law- chemo treatments)

~Welcome baby, Frederik Clasen (Coryn & Eric) from proud grandparents, Cheryl & Keith Van Beek

~Welcome baby, Lainey Hunt (Josh & Brooke) from proud grandparents, Scott & Deb Hunt

Remembering our Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Senior Living Residents:

(addresses are available by request)

Pearl Folkens                                                                     

Wilma DeRoo                                      

JoEllen Sorgdrager                                           

Merlin & Jackie Groen                                                         

Joyce Mellema                                 

Alice Feikema    

 Harriet Hoff                                                                          

Arnie & Donna Kwikkel                         

Marlene Flier   

~Prayer Time- in the sanctuary, Wednesday 12-2  

All are welcome who have recently lost a loved one to death

April 6-June 29 (6:30 Monday nights) here at church

Save the Date! Sunday – April 19 - Building on Faith Fundraiser “Raise the Roof” event.

Proceeds will go towards roof repair (estimated cost of $85,000).

Schedule of Events

• Lunch will be served starting at 11:15 (hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, chips, cookies).
• Silent Auction will start after church service.
• Bingo games will be played after lunch has been served. No cost to play.
• Live auction on homemade pies – during Bingo.

How can you help? See Sign Up Sheets in Gathering Area

• Donate an item for the Silent Auction (contact Amy Hartter 712-470-3518).
• Donate a salad for the meal (contact is Audra Klinkenborg 712-470-6169 or ReNae Leuthold 712-470-1635).
• Help with setup and serving or help with clean-up (contact is Audra Klinkenborg 712-470-6169 or ReNae Leuthold 712-470-1635).
• Help with grilling hamburgers and hot dogs (contact Evan Metzger 605-413-3090).
• Donate a pie for the pie auction (contact Laureen Schram 712-348-2695).
• Attend the event.
• Contribute to the fundraiser, even if you are unable to attend.
• Pray for a successful event and that we fulfill our mission statement to Share the Good News of Jesus through this event.

Some ideas for Silent Auction donations

• Gift basket (meat bundle, home movie night, grilling basket, board games gift basket, pamper mom basket, food basket, homemade meal, child’s activity basket, etc.).
• Gift card to a favorite store or restaurant.
• Service work (such as an evening of babysitting, house cleaning, walking dogs, yard work, mowing lawn, washing or detailing cars, etc.).
• Homemade blanket, quilt or other craft items.
• Woodworking project or homemade crafts.
• Homemade Goodies.

The 2026 Church Directory is now available to pick up. Please email frchurch@premieronline.net or Call 712-472-3729 or stop in the church office to pick one up.

The April 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*

Club 512 Volunteers for 4-1-26

Games:                

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

Maddie VandeWeerd                    Jaxson Pytleski                               Ellie Hoefert

   Rhya Kelderman                           Brady Kirch                                Ayda Vander Zee

        Lily Jurrens                               Thane Jansma                               Ellea Pulscher 

       Jayda Pytleski                                                                                                                            

Club 512 Snack helpers:  Heather Heimensen & Peggy Metzger

Midweek Meal Helpers: Audra Klinkenborg, Geneva Grooters, Kellie Menning, Amy Sieperda & Heather VanWyhe

Nursing Home Chaperone: 

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 March 29, 2026 at 9:30am “Easter Cantata”

Prelude

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Memory work: 1^st Grade

Palms and Praises and Offering Hymn: “Hosanna Loud Hosanna” #174, v. 1-3

Doxology #625

Congregational Prayer 

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: John 19: 15-17

Sermon: Jesus Cares for His Mother 

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Easter Cantata: “Arise My Soul, He Is Risen”

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “God Be With You” #602, v.1

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

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

Serving us today 3-29-26

DOOR GREETERS - (N) Dwayne & Sharon Postma (S) Jerry & Jill Pytleski (SE) Dusty & Ivy Ramsey

NURSERY- Brooklyn & Ashlyn Timmerman

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Palm Sunday Breakfast (Women’s Ministry)

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Ivy & Dusty Ramsey

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Lisa VandeStouwe

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Debbie Crane

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Tara Bouwman

SOUND SYSTEM- Dustin Bosch

VIDEO TAPING- Dave Hulstein

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Berlyn DeWit

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Brenda Van Hofwegen

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Serving us next week 4-5-26

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Garret & Carly Sayler (S) Laurine G. & Char L (SE) John & Peggy Metzger

NURSERY- Carly Sayler & Elsie Buntjer

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Evan & Kristi Metzger

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Glenda Hellenga & Edie Korthals

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Amy Kim

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Barb Folkens

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Lindsey Anderson

SOUND SYSTEM- Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Randy Bosch

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Caitlin Huisman

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kristi Metzger

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent 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 3-22-26                                                                                                 

                                Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                     YTD Budget

General Fund:         $11,477.80                            $94,932.67                          $162,890.01

Benevolent Fund:  $1,425.00                               $66,577.85                           $45,875.65

Sunday School 3-22-26

         Last Year’s Attendance: 91                                Last Week’s Attendance: 85

         Last Year’s Offering: $71.00                              Last Week’s Offering: $21.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 3-29-26:

Easter Cantata

8:15-9:15am Palm Sunday Breakfast (Fellowship Hall)

Sunday School Lesson: Lesson 53: God Displays His Power

10:45-11:30am Grace Covenant Ministries speaker (Sanctuary)

11:45am New Member Class (Martha Room)

5-7pm Small Group Facilitator Workshop (EIijah Room)

MONDAY 3-30-26:

TUESDAY 3-31-26: 

7pm Shared Life Committee Meeting (Martha Room)

WEDNESDAY 4-1-26:

9-11am Mom Co. (Fellowship Hall)

12-2pm Prayer time (Sanctuary)

2:30pm Club 512

5:45pm 4^th Grade Gospel Presentation (Elijah Room)

6:15pm Jr. High Youth Group (Youth Room)

8pm Sr. High Youth Group (Youth Room)

THURSDAY 4-2-26:    

FRIDAY 4-3-26:   

8am Men’s Bible Study (Martha Room)

7pm Good Friday Worship (Sanctuary)

SATURDAY 4-4-26:    

SUNDAY 4-5-26:     

Easter Sunday

Sunday School lesson: Lesson 54: God Sends the Final Plague

3/29/2026                Jesus Cares for His Mother                    John 19:25-27 

Intro: Review Series: Garden Arrest, Sham Trial, Humiliated and Crucified

Notice what Jesus Does on the Cross

1. Jesus Sees Mary’s Pain
1. Jesus Cares about your struggle
1. Sees your pain and knows your story

1. Jesus knows Mary’s Past

1. Jesus Cares about your Future
1. Creator is also the Sustainer
1. “Woman, here is your Son…Here is your Mother.”
2. John can care for Mary, Spiritually the way James couldn’t.

1. Jesus Cares for your future. 
1. He cares who surrounds you.
2. Jesus cares who is influencing you.
3. Jesus cares where you are. 

1. Jesus Makes us Family
1. We are Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Sons and Daughters of the King.

1. Family has obligation to care for one another.
1. Acquaintances vs Family
2. Physically, Mentally, Emotionally, Spiritually
1. Sometime that means entering some else’s mess.