Announcements for 5-10-26

 ~This morning, we will be presenting our 2^nd graders with their Bibles. Parents of 2^nd graders are asked to come up front with their children for the presentation when prompted.

*After serving our congregation for 6 years, Valerie, our Music and Worship Director, has decided to step away from her position effective May 31, 2026.  Please pray for Valerie and our congregation during this transition.

“I am leaving you peace. I’m giving you My own peace. I don’t give gifts in the way the world does. Don’t let your hearts be troubled; don’t be fearful.”- John 14:27

Our prayer concerns….                                                                                                                                      

Bill Kastein                                                                    

Merlin & Jackie Groen                                                    

Roger DeBey (knee infection)

Scott Hunt                                                                    

Rod Grooters

Jeff Hrdlicka                                                                                     JoAnn Douglas

Betty Vanden Heuvel                                                      

Alice Feikema (Hospice)                                     

Kathy Van Olst                                                                            

Phyllis Fiegen (Tammi Top’s mom)

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)                                                           Betsy Mans (Cal & Cheryl Mans’ daughter in law- chemo treatments)

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

(addresses are available by request)

 Arnie & Donna Kwikkel                Wilma DeRoo                 JoEllen Sorgdrager                  Merlin & Jackie Groen                  Joyce Mellema                 Alice Feikema                            Harriet Hoff                     

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

Thank you to everyone who sent greetings on my 95^th birthday. The flowers, cards and gifts were beautiful and appreciated. Most of all I appreciated the prayers of the congregation and daily words of encouragement. They are so important during a long-term illness. ~Elizabeth Vanden Heuvel                        

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

6:30 Monday nights through June, here at church

Care Elders’ Training- May 27^th @ 6:30pm

*We are “Spring Cleaning” our lost and found collection!  Please look over the items we have accumulated for anything that might belong to you or someone you know.  Anything left on May 20 will be donated.  ~Thank you for your attention.  

*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 May 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*

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 May 10, 2026 at 9:30am 

Prelude 

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Senior Recognition

Second Grade Bible Presentation

Praise Service:

Hymn: “Amazing Grace” #202 v. 1-5

Hymn: “Fairest Lord Jesus” #88 v. 1-4

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Hymn: “Now Thank We All Our God” #556 v. 1-3

Doxology #625

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5 

Sermon: Impact of a Godly Mother

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: “The Church’s One Foundation” #277, v. 1,2,4

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “The Family Of God” #282

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

DOOR GREETERS - (N) Dan & Rhona Snyder (S) Dusty & Ivy Ramsey (SE) Brenda & Rodney VandenTop

NURSERY- Shannon Rodger & Emelia Stiltz

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Evan & Linda DeBoer

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Cake will be served for Senior Sunday (Fellowship Hall)

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Fred Tilstra

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Karol Hanson

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Tara Bouwman

SOUND SYSTEM- Brad Rypkema

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Brett Dieren

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Nicole Larson 

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Serving us next week 5-17-26

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Shawn & Heather Van Wyhe (S) Evan & Linda DeBoer (SE) Mark & Sarah Swartz

NURSERY- Ashlynn & Brooklyn Timmerman

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

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Men’s Ministry

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Lisa VandeStouwe 

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Dustin Rodger & Ella

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Dayna Altman

SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING- Breyden Dieren

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Lily Jurrens

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- April DeWit

*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 5-3-26                                                                                                                                           Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                     YTD Budget

General Fund:         $3,370.25                            $150,023.39                          $244,335.01

Benevolent Fund:  $9,445.00                            $103,210.85                           $68,813.48

                                       *Online donations are now added to designated funds*    

Sunday School 5-3-26

                    Last Year’s Attendance: 64                                Last Week’s Attendance: 77

                    Last Year’s Offering: $44.00                               Last Week’s Offering: $46.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 5-10-26:

Sunday School: Lesson 59: God Dwells Among His People

9am Evangelism Committee Meeting (Connections room)

Senior Recognition Sunday

MONDAY 5-11-26:

6:30pm Grief Share (Elijah Room)

TUESDAY 5-12-26: 

6pm Night Mom Co. (Fellowship Hall)

WEDNESDAY 5-13-26:

8:30am Staff Meeting (Martha Room)

9:30am Joy Circle (Room 105)

12-2pm Prayer time (Sanctuary)

5:30pm Mary Spirit bible study (Martha Room)

THURSDAY 5-14-26:    

6:30pm Peace Circle (Martha Room)

FRIDAY 5-15-26:   

8am Men’s Bible Study (Martha Room)

SATURDAY 5-16-26:    

SUNDAY 5-17-26: 

Sunday School: Review “Last Day of Sunday School”

5/10/2026                         Impact of a Godly Mother                        2 Timothy 1:5

Intro: 7 imperfect women in the Bible, who made an eternal impact. 

1. Jochebed = Moses (Exodus 2)
1. Courage and Intentionality
1. Hid Moses from Pharoh
2. Knew her time with him was short

1. Firm Foundation (Importance of the early years)

1. Naomi = Mother-In-Law to Ruth (Ruth)
1. Nurturer, Teacher, Disciple Maker
1. Cared for her as her own daughter
2. Taught her practical skills and wisdom
3. Discipled her into a deep relationship with God

1. Impact: Great Grandmother of David

1. Hannah = Samuel (1 Samuel 1-2)
1. Prayer and Trust
1. Deep hurt and Deep Prayers
2. Entrusted Samuel to God.
2. Our children belong to God, entrusted to us for a season.

1. Jedidah = Josiah
1. Intentional Wisdom of Influence
1. Surrounded Josaiah with Wise, Godly Counsel
2. Are you intentionally surrounding your children with wise, Godly counsel?

22. Mary = Jesus
1. Never Wavering in support for her Son’s Calling
1. Birth, Life, Death, and Resurrection
2. Are we supporting our children in their Godly Callings?

1. Lois and Eunice = Timothy
1. Legacy of Faith
1. Holy Habits = Lasting Impact

Mothers need our encouragement, prayers, and support! Happy Mother’s Day!