Announcements for 3-30-25

~Praise God! We are officially an ARC church. Thank you to all those who have played a part in our transition to a new denomination. 

~This morning our 1^st Grade Class will recite Psalm 23 and John 3:16. Next week, our 3^rd Grade Class will recite The Ten Commandments. Parents: please have your 3^rd 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 Building on Faith Fundraiser is today! Join us after Church for lunch consisting of Hot Dogs, Sloppy Joe's, Coney Dogs, and Salads and Sides. We will also have gluten free options available. Also join us as we will be playing Bingo (No Cost), a Pie Auction, and Silent Auction. This year's event will support our Parking Lot Project and other Church Ministries. We look forward to seeing you for a time of Fellowship and Fun!

The updated church directory is available for 2025. You can request a copy from the church office, Thanks.

Club 512 Volunteers for 4-2-25

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

                            Leo Groen          Maddie Van Der Weerd           Ephraim Hoefert

                          Kari Huygens               Kelsey Van’t Hul                     Alexis Austin 

                      Ashlyn Timmerman              Ellea Pulcher                     Avery Harman

                                                                                                                                                      Club 512 Snack helpers:  Tracy Arnold & Bonnie Nail

Midweek Meal Helpers: Audra Klinkenborg, Rachel Eckenrod, Jean Fick, Jill Jansma & ReNae Leuthold

Nursing Home Chaperone:  Geneva Grooters

The April 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 Thursday 9-1.

**Bulletin announcements are due on Thursdays at 9am. Thanks** 

~The sanctuary will be open every Wednesday from 12-2 for prayer

Beginning on April 7^th 6:30pm- Contact Amy Ryals for more information

~Care Elders’ Training- April 3^rd @ 6:30pm

Birthday & Anniversary List (if you’d like a copy, please see church office)

“The LORD hears His people when they call to Him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. Psalm 34:17

Our prayer concerns….                                                                                                  

Chris Schwartze                                                                                  

Eldora Krull                                     

Alice Feikema                                                                  JoAnn Douglas

Loren Dengler                                                                  Twilla Hoekstra 

Merlin Groen                                    Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)

Betty Vanden Heuvel                                Todd Altman (Jack & Esther Altman’s son)         

Kathy Van Olst                        

Dannelle Gerdes (Scott Hunt’s sister-chemo treatments)    

Karen Flier                                                            Ellen Schram (Jeff Schram’s mom)           Marv Faber (Gordy’s brother)                            Russ Carver (Rachelle Johnsen’s dad)

Bill Saeger (Jackie Groen’s brother)                   Janice Den Besten

Doris Iwen (Lance Iwen’s mom)                                                        

Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)    

Ron & Cathy Birkeland                                                                      

Beth Gable (Allison Van Aartsen’s sister-in-law)

Our Condolences to John Hulshof & family for the loss of his father, Arnold Hulshof

Our Condolences to Tim Lyman & family for the loss of his grandmother, Lena Evertse

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

Pearl Folkens                             Wilma DeRoo                                      JoEllen Sorgdrager

 Ruth Van Aartsen                      Joyce Mellema                                  Lucille Smit                  Eldora Krull                                Darlene Aeilts                                   Harriet Hoff

Loren Dengler                             Darlene Brinkhuis                                             

*Addresses available upon request at church office       

Church and area events:

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 March 30, 2025 at 9:30am 

Prelude

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Memory Work: First Grade

Mission Minute: Youth For Christ

Praise Service:

Hymn: “All Creatures Of Our God And King” #64, v. 1-3, 5

Hymn: “Tell Me The Old Old Story” #424 v. 1-3

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Hymn: “Nearer My God To Thee” #393, v. 1-5     

(offering plates will be passed)

“Doxology” #625

(Children and Worship Dismissed)

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Revelation 14: 6-13

Sermon: The Vision of the Three Angels

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: “In My Life Lord Be Glorified” #394, v. 1-3

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “In My Life Lord Be Glorified” #394 v. 3

(6^th Grade and below may be excused for Sunday School)

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

Serving us today 3-30-25

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Jarod & Emily DeBey (S) Garrett & Carly Sayler (SE) Laureen Gerritson

NURSERY- Kayla Van Wyhe & Jayda Pytleski

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Denise & Rich Roskam                 

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Scott & Deb Hunt

CHILDREN & WORSHIP- Leader: Brenda Van Hofwegen   Greeter: Jayda Pytleski

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER: Marilyn McCoy

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Barb Folkens

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Tara Bouwman

SOUND SYSTEM- Brad Rypkema

VIDEO TAPING- Randy Bosch

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Aubree Boender

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Jean Fick

VAN DRIVER- Paul Van Wyhe

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Serving us Next Week 4-6-25

DOOR GREETERS-(N) Kendall & Alyssa Kruse (S) Tom & Kayla VanderLee (SE) Mike & Ethanie Pulscher

NURSERY- Emilia Stiltz & Sara Hrdlicka

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Evan & Kristi Metzger

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

CHILDREN & WORSHIP- Leader: Heather Springer   Greeter: Anika Springer

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Geneva Grooters

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Carol Oliver

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Lindsey Anderson

SOUND SYSTEM- Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Eric Arnold

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Caitlin Huisman

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kristi Metzger

VAN DRIVER- Dale Klarenbeek

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

ELDERS

Chris Wright, Clerk-2023-25

Sharon Postma, VP-2023-25

Nate Schulte -2024-26

Randy Bosch-2024-26

Joel Vis- 2025-27

Rodney Vanden Top- 2025-27

DEACONS

Rob Van Hofwegen, Property Chair-2023-25

Justin Groen -2023-25 

Mark Boender-2023-25

Shawn Van Wyhe, Benevolent Treas. -2024-26

Jordan Menning, Chair of Deacons -2024-26

Evan Metzger, General Treas./ Personnel chair-2024-26

Kade Griesse, Clerk of Deacons- 2025-27

Brad Rypkema-2025-27

Jerry Mulder- 2025-27

                                                  FINANCIALS as of 3-23-2025                                                                                  Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                     YTD Budget

General Fund:         $10,964.60                           $107,726.40                         $158,206.80

Benevolent Fund:  $345.00                                  $61,764.60                            $46,370.40  

Sunday School 3-23-25

                      Last Year’s Attendance: 93                             Last Week’s Attendance: 91

                      Last Year’s Offering: $38.00                           Last Week’s Offering: $71.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 3-30-25:

Sunday School Lesson: God Saves Noah

11:30am Building on Faith Event (Fellowship Hall)

MONDAY 3-31-25:

7pm BSF (Elijah Room)

TUESDAY 4-1-25: 

7pm Mission Committee Meeting (Martha Room)

WEDNESDAY 4-2-25:

9-11am Mom Co. 

12-2pm Prayer Time (Sanctuary)

2:30-5pm Club 512

5-6:15pm Midweek Meal (Baked Potato Bar)

5:45pm 4^th Grade Gospel Presentation (Rm 377)

8pm Sr. RCYF

THURSDAY 4-3-25: 

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

7pm Readers Theater rehearsal (Sanctuary)

FRIDAY 4-4-25:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 4-5-25: 

6am Grace Reigns mission trip leaves

SUNDAY 4-6-25:

2-4pm TEC council meeting (Youth room)

Sunday School lesson: God Saves Noah

3/30/2025                                     3 Angels                            Revelation 14:6-13

Intro: Two Kingdoms and 3 Angels

1. Angel #1 Proclaims the Eternal Gospel
1. What? “Fear God, Glorify Him, Worship Him”
1. Fear the World vs Fear God
1. Fear God means to repent from sin and run to God. (Humility)

1. Who? All Nation, Tribe, Language and People
1. Hope for all who have never heard the name of Jesus. (Rahab)
1. God is the author of Salvation
2. All are without excuse: Rom. 1:20

1. Angel #2 Fallen, Fallen is Babylon the Great
1. What is Babylon?
1. Represents worldly opposition to God
2. Tower of Babal

1. Fallen, Fallen (Certainty)
1. All nations that oppose God will fall.
2. All things, money, power, influence, pleasure, and securities of this world will not last.

1. Angel # 3 God will Judge the Wicked
1. God is Holy and Righteous
1. God will not allow wickedness to go unpunished forever.
2. God will pour out his wrath on the wicked.
1. Images of Hell: Eternal Burning Sulfur

1. God is Love
1. The blood of Jesus Christ satisfied the wrath of God for those who believe.

1. Encouragement for Christians
1. Wicked kingdoms will not last forever; but will be dealt with in God’s timing…
1. Suffering will end.

1. Blessed are those who die in the Lord.