Announcements for 3-9-25

-We will be taking an additional offering next week 3-16-25 during our Youth Sunday Service. All donations will go towards our “Ken’s Kids Account”. Thanks in advance. 

-Our JR High Youth Group is selling Puffins as a fundraiser from now until March 19. Find a JR High Youth Group member to purchase some delicious Puffins! We appreciate your support!

-Due to cold and flu season, it has been recommended we do not shake hands during our morning greeting time or as we depart from worship. Thank you for understanding.

-Registration is NOW Open for Summer Camp 2025 at Inspiration Hills.  This year’s theme is “Christ is the Same Yesterday, Today, and Forever!”

Note:  Our church pays ½ the cost of registration.  When you register only pay ½ and indicate you are part of First Reformed Church Rock Rapids.  Our church will be billed at the beginning of June.  There are brochures in the gathering space or check out https://www.inspirationhills.org/summer-camp for more information.  All Registration is done online.   ~If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Van Beek or Amy Schulte. 

~Good Friday Reader's Theater!  Actors wanted!  We will do a reader's theater during the Good Friday service on April 18.  Please sign up at the Welcome Center and indicate when you are available to practice, starting in April.  Please sign up by March 16.  Questions?  Ask Valerie Lenderink, frcmusic@premieronline.net.

Club 512 Volunteers for 3-12-25

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

                            Leo Groen                 Maddie Van Der Weerd          Ephraim Hoefert

                          Jayson Huygens               Alexis Austin                      Tanner Lincecum

                          Liam Vander Zee             Avery Harman                       Quinton Sprock

                                                                                                                     Aston Van Beek                                                                                                                                                     Club 512 Snack helpers:  Peggy Metzger & Bonnie Nail

Midweek Meal Helpers: Glenda Hellenga, Rachel Eckenrod, Jen Lincecum, Carol Oliver & Amy Sieperda 

Nursing Home Chaperone:  Nate Schulte

The March 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**

~Sign up for Right Now Media (Bible-based video library) 

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

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

“Let love be genuine.”- Romans 12:9a

Our prayer concerns….                                      

Kari Jurrens (after surgery healing)                                                                          

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 starting 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)                                                                                               

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

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  

  Church & Local Happenings    

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

Prelude: “O’ Praise The Name”

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Praise Service:

“The Lion And The Lamb”

“Revelation Song”

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Hymn: “Living Hope”     

(offering plates will be passed)

“Doxology” #625

(Children and Worship Dismissed)

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Revelation 13

Sermon: The Two Beasts

Communion

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: “Nothing But The Blood”

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “Nothing But The Blood” 

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

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

 Serving this week 3-9-25

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Ben & Nicole Gerleman (S) Mark & Sarah Swartz (SE) Nate & Amy Schulte

NURSERY- Heather & Anika Springer

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Girls League (Cinnamon rolls *a free will donation will be taken)                  

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Girls League

CHILDREN & WORSHIP- Leader: Elise Kahl    Greeter: Melanie Wynia

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER: Fred Tilstra

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Ivy Ramsey

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Lindsey Anderson 

SOUND SYSTEM- Dustin Bosch

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Berlyn DeWit

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kiya Griesse

VAN DRIVER- Lucas Bouwman

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Serving us next week 3-16-25 

DOOR GREETERS-(N) Richard & Margie Reitsma (S) Heath & Wendy Huisman (SE) Mike & Erica Groen

NURSERY- Berlyn DeWit & Maddie Van Der Weerd

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Men’s Ministry (Monkey Bread *a free will donation will be taken)

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Men’s Ministry

CHILDREN & WORSHIP- Leader: Ashley Rypkema   Greeter: Taylor Rypkema

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Jerry Pytleski

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Mary Hoogers

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Danielle Hrdlicka

SOUND SYSTEM- Keith Van Beek

VIDEO TAPING- Breyden Dieren

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Elise Kahl

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Shannon Rodger

VAN DRIVER- Shawn Van Wyhe

*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 3-2-2025                                                                                                                            Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                     YTD Budget

General Fund:         $9,518.40                              $77,927.80                           $118,655.10

Benevolent Fund:  $10,483.00                            $51,612.60                            $34,777.80      

                                       *Online donations are now added to designated funds*    

Sunday School 3-2-25

                         Last Year’s Attendance: 80                               Last Week’s Attendance: 90

                         Last Year’s Offering: $79.50                             Last Week’s Offering: $95.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 3-9-25:

9am Evangelism Committee Meeting (Connection room)

Communion will be served today

Sunday School Lesson: Cain and Abel

3:30pm-8pm Girls League & Guys Night (Reveal Night)

MONDAY 3-10-25:

4:30pm Cookie Club

7pm BSF (Elijah Room)

TUESDAY 3-11-25: 

7pm Night Mom Co. 

WEDNESDAY 3-12-25:

8:30am Staff Meeting

9:30am Joy Circle

12-2pm Prayer Time (Sanctuary)

2:30-5pm Club 512

5-6:15pm Midweek Meal (Pork Loin)

6:15pm Jr. RCYF

8pm Sr. RCYF

THURSDAY 3-13-25: 

6:30pm Peace Circle

FRIDAY 3-14-25:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 3-15-25: 

SUNDAY 3-16-25:

Sunday School lesson: The Hearts of Man