Announcements for 5-28-23 

Congratulations and Welcome to our new Youth Director, Kaitlin Buntjer. We are thankful and excited for Kaitlin and her family to join us!

~ Door Greeters - The Welcome Team committee is excited to announce that we will be having greeters at our 3 main entrances each Sunday starting in June. This would be the north door by the elevator, south door by the mailboxes, and our southeast door. We would like to have many of you involved and helping out. If you are interested in being a greeter, please sign up on the sign-up sheet in the gathering area or contact the church office.  Thank you!

VBS plans are well underway! We are still in need of 1 person to work in the kitchen from 9a-1p on Thursday. Also, please check the Kitchen Supply list in the gathering space if you are interested in bringing items for lunches. On Friday, June 9^th we will have a program at 11:30 am with lunch to follow. All are welcome to attend.

               Wednesday, June 7             9:00 am - 2:00 pm                                                                       

                  Thursday, June 8                 9:00 am - 2:00 pm                                   REGISTER HERE! 

               Friday, June 9                       9:00 am - 11:30 am

               Friday, June 9                    11:30 am Program with Lunch to Follow

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: Thanks so much for participating in OCC this past fall.  The numbers are in and the numbers are up:  10,599,907 shoebox gifts packed and donated worldwide in 2022!  That number represents the number of children who will hear the Good News of Jesus Christ, and have opportunities to study what it means to be His disciples through The Greatest Journey lessons.

This year the 200 million^th shoebox gift (since OCC began in 1993) was given to a young girl in Ukraine.  Please continue to pray for all these children, that they would come to know Jesus as their friend and Savior, and be equipped to boldly share His love with families, friends, and communities.

Worship at Inspiration Hills:  We are going to worship at Inspiration Hills on July 9th at 10:30 with Rods and Rides, followed by lunch and various camp activities.  Please sign up at the Welcome Center or on the Church Center app if you plan to attend.  Please bring your lawn chairs, swimming suits, towels, and a free will donation for lunch.

The May Bridge is now available in the clear boxes next to the mailboxes. 

Church office hours: 9-1 Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Friday 9-12.

*Bulletin announcements need to be to the office by Thursday at 9am for the Sunday bulletin  

I thank Him Who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because He judged me faithful, appointing me to His service.” -1 Timothy 1:12

Condolences to the Postma Family for the loss of Rod (brother of Dwayne & Janice)

Please pray for…..                                                                                             

Makayla Klarenbeek                                                                            Edna Jongerius (in hospital)

Jan Spyksma (chemo)                                                                           Judy Netten (knee)

Karen Flier                                                                                               JoAnn Douglas                                                                                                     

Betty Vanden Heuvel                                                                         Janice Den Besten

Tricia Vant Hof (cancer treatment)                                                    Nancy Bosma (Mary Klinkenborg’s sister) blood infection                       

Lorelei Reynolds (Laureen Schram’s sister)                                      Bonnie Wilson (Blair Wilson’s mom)

Melissa Moser (Kathy Moser’s daughter-in-law)                            Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)           

Roger Van Maanen (Heather Van Wyhe’s dad)                              Sandra Smith (Laurie David’s mom) cancer     

Karen DeNoble (Dave DeNoble’s mom)                                            Bob & Arlene Sterler (Robbie Korthal’s parents)    

Lora Puttmann (Kellie Menning’s mom)                                           Nancy Aaker (Shari Kastein’s mom)

Kathy Kunze                                                                                           Debra Acreman (Rachelle Johnsen’s aunt) cancer

Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)                          

Jonah Boon (grandson of Brenda Vis) is in Taiwan for a mission’s trip

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

Ruth Van Aartsen                                                Edna Jongerius                                                    Hermina Gerritsen (Premier Estates #108)

Lucille Smit                                                           Wilma DeRoo                                                       Pam Foster

Lloyd Hoefert                                                       Joyce Mellema                                                     Missy Perkins

Harriet Hoff                                                          JoEllen Sorgdrager                                              Pearl Folkens

                                                                                Doris Calkins                                                         

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                                                          Every Monday April through June @ 6:30pm

ALL are welcome!

Transportation for shut-ins to attend church is now beginning.

Contact Amy Ryals if you are interested in volunteering.

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE
 May 28, 2023 at 9:30am

Prelude

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Hymn: Great is Thy Faithfulness #43 v. 1-3

Hymn: What A Friend We Have In Jesus #435 v. 1-3

Congregational Prayer

Children’s Message

Hymn: Onward Christian Soldiers #479 v. 1, 2, 3

WE HEAR GODS WORD

Scripture: Ephesians 6: 10-16

Message: Shoes and Shield

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Song: O God Our Help In Ages Past #52 v. 1-3, 6

Benediction

Sending Chorus: Spirit Of The Living God #247

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

 Serving us today 5-28-23

NURSERY- No nursery

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Sawyer & Sara Hrdlicka

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Scott & Deb Hunt

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- John Metzger

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- Pastor Steve

SOUND SYSTEM- Dustin Bosch

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Caitlin Huisman

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Jean Fick

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Serving us next week 6-4-23

NURSERY- Jordan & Kellie Menning                    

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Randy & Cindy Bosch

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)-Dwayne & Sharon Postma

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Pastor Steve

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- Pastor Steve

SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING- Eric Arnold

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Lincoln Kock

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kristi Metzger

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

Sunday School 5-21-23

Last Year’s Attendance: 76                                    Last Week’s Attendance: 53

Last Year’s Offering: $115.00                                Last Week’s Offering: $46.75

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 5-28-23:

MONDAY 5-29-23:

Memorial Day: Church offices closed

TUESDAY 5-30-23: 

6:30pm Grief Share *Children’s ministry center*

WEDNESDAY 5-31-23:

THURSDAY 6-1-23:

FRIDAY 6-2-23:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 6-3-23:

SUNDAY 6-4-23: