`VBS is right around the corner! Our theme this year is Wonder Junction: March at Jesus, Live for His Glory! There is a food supply list at the Welcome Center in the Gathering Space. Please check it out to see what you can donate. A couple notes for parents of kids attending: We will be having fun by wearing the same color shirts each day: Monday – Blue; Tuesday – Green; Wednesday – Purple. Wonder Junction t-shirts will be handed out to the kids just before the program on Wednesday. All are invited to join us for the program Wednesday at 11:30 am with lunch to follow. We are partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace this year for our mission focus. Their goal is that no child sleeps on the floor, but has a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads. Many in our area have been blessed with new beds after the recent floods. Each bed costs about $250. We can’t wait to see how many beds we can “build!” 

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**  

“…grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” -2 Peter 3:18a

Our prayer concerns….                                                                                                  

Todd Kelderman

Chris Schwartze                                                              

Betty Vanden Heuvel                                                                                    

Rod Grooters                                                                                     

Eldora Krull

Alice Feikema                                                                 

JoAnn Douglas

Karen Flier                                                                     

Twilla Hoekstra 

Merlin Groen                                                                   

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)

Ron & Cathy Birkeland                                                               

Todd Altman (Jack & Esther Altman’s son)           

Kathy Van Olst                                                                     

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

Janice Den Besten                                                                           

Ellen Schram (Jeff Schram’s mom)             

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

Russ Carver (Rachelle Johnsen’s dad)

Bill Saeger (Jackie Groen’s brother)                                          

Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)    

Doris Iwen (Lance Iwen’s mom)

~Welcome to baby Eden Elizabeth Grooters, born on 5/17 to Luke & Danielle Grooters

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                                Harriet Hoff                                      Darlene Brinkhuis                                           

Addresses available upon request at church office

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 May 25, 2025 at 9:30am 

Prelude

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Ministry of Music: Adult Choir

Hymn: “Because He Lives” # 213

Hymn: “All Glory Laud And Honor” #173 v. 1-3

Congregational Prayer

Offering Hymn: “Amazing Grace” #202, v. 1-5

(offering plates will be passed)

“Doxology” #625

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Luke 5: 17-26

Sermon: VBS Series: The Wonders of Jesus Life and Ministry

Profession of Faith: Emery Jager & Emelia Stiltz

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: “To God Be The Glory” #66 v. 1-3

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “To God Be The Glory” Chorus

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

Serving us today 5-25-25

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Marcus & Kristi Kahl (S) (SE) Dale & Jill Jansma

NURSERY- No Nursery (Memorial Day) 

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Korey & Val Krull 

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Lonn & Jammie Kellenberger

SOUND SYSTEM- Brad Rypkema

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Aubree Boender

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kristi Metzger

VAN DRIVER- Jeff Hrdlicka

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Serving us next week 6-1-25

DOOR GREETERS-(N) Colin & Rachelle Johnsen (S) Tom & Sheryl Bouwman (SE) Dusty & Ivy Ramsey

NURSERY- Nathan & Ashley Kruse

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Roger & Carol Oliver

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Jean & Ruben Fick

SOUND SYSTEM- Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Randy Bosch

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Caitlin Huisman

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Brenda VanHofwegen

VAN DRIVER- Lucas Bouwman

*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 5-18-2025                                                                                                                                    Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                     YTD Budget

General Fund:         $7,180.00                             $207,755.19                         $263,678.00

Benevolent Fund:  $5,247.00                               $97,067.65                           $77,284.00  

Sunday School 5-18-25

                        Last Year’s Attendance: 80                             Last Week’s Attendance: 82

                        Last Year’s Offering: $78.00                           Last Week’s Offering: $78.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 5-25-25:

MONDAY 5-26-25:

Church Offices closed for Memorial Day!

TUESDAY 5-27-25: 

6:30pm Grief Share (Elijah Room)

6:30pm Women’s Bible Study (Connections Room)

WEDNESDAY 5-28-25

8:30am Staff Meeting

12-2pm Prayer Time (Sanctuary)

THURSDAY 5-29-25: 

FRIDAY 5-30-25:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 5-31-25: 

SUNDAY 6-1-25: