Announcements for 3-8-26

~Next week, our Memory Work season will begin! First up is our 3&4-year olds, Preschool and TK Classes. Parents: please have your children to their classrooms by 9:15 AM. When they are finished, the children will join their families for the remainder of worship. Thank you!

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

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Thank you, First Reformed Church, for your support of Bible League!  Our church has partnered with Bible League since 1979.  In that time, we have contributed $50,000! That equates to 10,000 bibles being shared around the world. To God be the Glory! 

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

Our prayer concerns….                                                                                                                                      

Bill Kastein                                                                      

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             

Merlin & Jackie Groen 

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

*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.

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__~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!!

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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 events: 

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 March 8, 2026 at 9:30am 

Prelude: “God Of Wonders”

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Mission Minute: Dustin Rodger

Praise Service:

“Abide”

“Forever Reign” 

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Ministry of Music: “Found a Love”

Doxology #625

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Jeremiah 29: 4-11 

Sermon: Citizens of the Kingdom, exiles of the world

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: “Blessed Assurance”

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Blessed Assurance”

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

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

Serving us today 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- Tara Bouwman

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

 Serving us next week 3-15-26

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Gary & Karen Van Wyhe (S) Luke & Danielle Grooters (SE) Evan & Kristi Metzger

NURSERY- Brody & Gable Hartter/ Emily Grooters

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Men’s Ministry (Monkey Bread for free will donation)

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)-  Men’s Ministry

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Marilyn McCoy

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Glenda Hellenga

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- 

SOUND SYSTEM- Brandon Lenderink

VIDEO TAPING- Breyden Dieren

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Brett Dieren

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kristi Metzger

VAN DRIVER- Ruben Fick

*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

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 3-1-26                                                                                                                                                                

                                 Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                     YTD Budget

General Fund:         $6,490.66                               $72,448.23                          $122,167.51

Benevolent Fund:  $15,868.05                               $63,837.85                          $34,406.74

Sunday School 3-1-26

                    Last Year’s Attendance: 90                                Last Week’s Attendance: 95

                   Last Year’s Offering: $95.00                              Last Week’s Offering: $83.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 3-8-26:

Sunday School Lesson: Lesson 51: God Protects Moses

9am Evangelism Committee Meeting (Connections Room)

MONDAY 3-9-26:

TUESDAY 3-10-26: 

4pm Manna Market Service Day 

6pm Night Mom Co. (Fellowship Hall)

WEDNESDAY 3-11-26:

9:30am Joy Circle (Room 105)

12-2pm Prayer time (Sanctuary)

2:30pm Club 512

5-6:15pm Midweek Meal

5:30pm Mary Spirit Bible Study (Martha Room)

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

8pm Sr. High Youth Group (Youth Room)

THURSDAY 3-12-26:    

6:30pm Peace Circle (Martha Room)

FRIDAY 3-13-26:   

8am Men’s Bible Study (Martha Room)

SATURDAY 3-14-26:    

SUNDAY 3-15-26:     

Sunday School Lesson: Lesson 52: God Calls Moses

Youth Sunday

5-7pm Girls League (Fellowship Hall)