Announcements for 5-11-25

~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.

“It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to Your name O Most High.”- Psalm 92:1

Our prayer concerns….                                                                                                                                       

Rod Grooters                                                                                       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)

Chris Schwartze  

~Our sympathies to the Unekis family on the loss of Mark Unekis

Funeral will be May 16^th at 3:30pm at the Ransom Church- Sioux Falls

Family will be present 2-3:30pm- all are invited to come anytime during that timeframe to share a story about Mark 

and spend time remembering him

~Our Sympathies to the Klinkenborg family on the passing of Merle (Tom Klinkenborg’s Brother)                                                                    

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                                            

Addresses available upon request at church office

~Grief Share has begun on Mondays @ 6:30pm- Contact Amy Ryals for more information

The May 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** 

~Jacob Pytleski, Son of Jerry and Jill, graduated from South Dakota State University with a degree in Landscape Architecture. He will be working at DGR in Sioux Falls.

Church & Local Happenings

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 May 11, 2025 at 9:30am 

Prelude: “Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me)”

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Profession of Faith: Jim & Susan Duschen

High School Senior Recognition

2^nd Grade Bible Presentation 

Praise Service:

“Hymn Of Heaven”

“Holy Forever”

Congregational Prayer

Offering Hymn: “Before The Throne Of God”

(offering plates will be passed)

“Doxology” #625

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Revelation 15: 1-5

Sermon: Celebrating on the Glass Sea

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “I Love You Lord”

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

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

Serving us today 5-11-25

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Marlene Bowers & Julius D. (S) Roger & Carol Oliver (SE) Curt & Hedy Kruger

NURSERY- Brody & Gable Hartter & Emily Grooters

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Eric & Amy Hartter   

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Senior Recognition (cake)

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Marilyn McCoy

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Kellie Menning

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Danielle Hrdlicka

SOUND SYSTEM- Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Jonathan Kock

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Elise Kahl

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- April DeWit

VAN DRIVER- Jeff Hrdlicka

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

 Serving us next week 5-18-25

DOOR GREETERS-(N) Jeff & Danielle Hrdlicka (S) Eric & Amy Hartter (SE) Jordan & Kellie Menning

NURSERY- Wendy & Caitlin Huisman

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Linda & Evan DeBoer

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Lyman Family

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Geneva Grooters 

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Cindy Bosch

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Ashley Rypkema

SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING- Breyden Dieren

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Berlyn DeWit

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Jean Fick

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 5-4-2025                                                                                                                                    Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                     YTD Budget

General Fund:         $5,027.80                             $189,499.78                         $237,310.20

Benevolent Fund:  $8,629.00                               $91,460.65                           $69,555.60  

Sunday School 5-4-25

                     Last Year’s Attendance: 70                             Last Week’s Attendance: 64

                     Last Year’s Offering: $19.00                           Last Week’s Offering: $44.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 5-11-25:

9am Evangelism Committee Meeting (Connections Room)

Sunday School Lesson: #29 confusion: Dispersion at Babel

Senior Recognition Sunday 

Second Grade Bible presentation

MONDAY 5-12-25:

6:30pm Grief Share (Elijah Room)

7pm BSF (David Room)

TUESDAY 5-13-25: 

7pm Night Mom Co.

WEDNESDAY 5-14-25

8:30am Staff Meeting (Martha Room)

9:30am Joy Circle (Rm 105)

12-1pm Prayer Time (Sanctuary)

THURSDAY 5-15-25:  

FRIDAY 5-16-25:   

SATURDAY 5-17-25: 

SUNDAY 5-18-25:

Sunday School lesson: #30: Review

5/11/2025                                     Promises of God                     Revelation 15:1-5

Intro: Why?   Temptation, Loneliness, Addiction, Difficult Past, Slander, etc.

1. I have been saved through Christ, but why do I still Struggle
1. Exodus from Israel
1. Freed from Slavery, but pursued by Pharoh’s army

1. Faith in Christ
1. Christians are pursued by the Enemy, until the Day of the Lord.
2. Rev. 12

1. Promises of God
1. Released you from Captivity
1. Israel from Egypt.
2. Christians from Sin and Death (No longer slaves)

1. Walk with and Sustains you in your Trial and Struggles.
1. Puts himself between you and the enemy 
1. Israel: Pillar of Cloud
2. Puts his seal on you: Rev. 7 and 14
2. 1 Cor. 10:13

1. Final Victory and Rest
1. Red Sea Victory
2. At Christ’s Return

1. Rev. 15:1-5 Final Victory and Rest
1. Vision from Heaven
1. God’s people are safe, secure, and no longer being pursued
2. The Enemy has been fully defeated. 

1. People of God = Remained Faithful to God (No mark found in their heart)

1. Sea of Glass
1. Clearly see the Works of God throughout history (Answers to the Why)
1. 1 Corinthians 13:12
2. Worship