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Announcements for 5-9-21
**This morning we will be presenting our 2nd graders with their Bibles. Parents of 2nd graders are asked to come up front with their children for the presentation. Next week, our Fourth Grade Class will be reciting the Books of the Bible. Parents: please have your 4th graders to their classroom by 9:15 AM. When they are finished, the children will join their families for the remainder of worship. Thank you!
This morning we recognize our 2021 Graduates. We want to celebrate with you and wish you all of God’s blessings!
*Thank you for your calls, expressions of sympathy and cards. ~ Rod & Lavonne Grooters
Volunteer opportunity: We are looking for adult volunteers to go to Inspiration Hills on May 13 from 9am- 2pm for a work and service project. Lunch and Transportation will be provided. Contact Cheryl Van Beek for more information
Stations of Worship: We are excited for you to join us on Tuesday, May 25 for dinner at 5:00 followed by the Stations of Worship at 6:00. This is a come and go event. We will have:
- Open Hymn Sing, 6:00-6:30 in the sanctuary with Ev Breuer playing the organ for us
- Contemporary Worship, 6:30-7:00 in the sanctuary with a praise team
- Prayer with others in the prayer chapel
- Prayer Labyrinth in the back of the fellowship hall
- Scripture Reading in the library
Summer Special Music: Musicians and Non-musicians wanted for Special Music for summer. You can sing, play an instrument, dance, act, or share your song testimony. A song testimony is telling us how God spoke through a song to you, what a song means to you, or how God used a song in your life. Sign up in the gathering space or contact Valerie Lenderink, frcmusic@premieronline.net.
MEMBERSHIP CLASS: If you are interested in becoming a member of our congregation, please plan to attend our Membership Class on June 27. Please contact Cheryl Van Beek for more details or to sign up. Deadline for registration is June 1.
-Please plan to join us for a Sunday School picnic on Sunday, May 23rd at 11:15 am. ALL are welcome! Lunch will be served in the fellowship hall. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets as we plan to eat outside (weather permitting).
**Mark your calendars! VBS will be June 8-10, 2021 (Tuesday – Thursday). Online registration is available at https://rockrapids.myanswers.com/mystery-island/ We would love to have you join us, whether a child or adult volunteer! Please talk to Amy Schulte about positions available.
*Common Ground and Coffee Break will be merging beginning June 6. There will be coffee available before worship while coffee and cookies will be offered from the Common Ground Station following worship. We are looking for more volunteers to serve as “Coffee Monitors” following worship and also monetary donations to provide cookies. Contact Tait Anderson or Cheryl Van Beek for more information or to sign up.
*Bridge Newsletter- The May 2021 Bridge newsletter is available at the welcome center. If you would like a copy feel free to take one as they will not be put into mailboxes. It is also available under the updates tab on the church website.
**Please Call Church Office to reserve Meeting Rooms**
Church Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-1pm and Friday from 9-12
* Bulletin announcement deadline is now Thursdays at 11am.
Praises & Prayers:
Praises for all our graduates! Congratulations!
Acknowledgement for all our moms & grandmas who pray for kids, schools & careers!
Thanking God for an organist once a month for June-September!
We appreciate all our Youth Program Volunteers!
Wayne Grooters- continued prayers for 2nd upcoming treatments
Dan Kruse- recovery from appendix surgery on Tuesday
Tina Carenza (Chelsea Hunt’s mom)- dealing with liver cancer, no primary tumor found but aggressive spread and declining health- wisdom if chemo is a good option for Tina
Veryl Blue (Anita Dieren’s dad)- upcoming knee surgery on June 2, risks associated with that in his health
Gail Hartter (Eric Hartter’s mom) to continue to tolerate chemo and to be effective
Gary Hermanson (Nikki Van Beek’s dad) for medical guidance with health concerns
Curt Smook (Kay Wynia’s dad) one more chemo, showing that the mass is shrinking
Butch Blum (Art & Roberta Flier’s son-in-law) rehab after fracturing hip & shoulder
Rod Garrison (Roberta Flier’s brother) strength for the day, back in hospital
Lora Puttman (Kellie Menning’s mom) prayers to endure treatments well and to be effective
Karen DeNoble (Dave DeNoble’s mom) upcoming pet scan to see if chemo is working
Asking God for rain on our newly planted crops
“For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I Who say to you,
‘Fear not, I am the One Who helps you’”. Isaiah 41:13
Prayers needed for continued health concerns:
Caden Wright
Thomas Bouwman (Tom & Sheryl Bouwman’s son)
Pam Foster
Elton Hilbrands (Judy Gacke’s brother)
Lorelei Reynolds (Laureen Schram’s sister)
Arlene Sterler (Robbie Korthal’s mom)
Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)
Tyler Den Besten (Janice Den Besten’s son)
Marilyn Kuyper (Ethanie Pulscher’s aunt)
Melissa Moser (Kathy Moser’s daughter-in-law)
First Reformed will be hosting a Grief Share June 14- Sept 7
Register @ griefshare.org OR you may register with the church office
Contact: Amy Ryals (229) 296-3019 for more information
FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
MORNING WORSHIP
May 9, 2021 at 9:30am
WE APPROACH GOD
Prelude: It Is Well
Welcome /Announcements/Prayer
Senior Recognition
Second Graders Bible Presentation
Praise Service:
Holy is the Lord
Good, Good Father
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
Children’s Message: “Who is My Neighbor?”
Scripture Reading: 2 Kings 4: 1-7; Ephesians 3: 14-21
Message: “Immeasurably More”
Prayer of Response
Closing Song: A Christian Home, Hymn #535, Verses 1 and 2
Benediction
Sending Chorus: A Christian Home, Verse 3
TODAY 5-9-21
Music – Praise Team 1
Nursery– Brittany & Maddie Vande Weerd
Coffee Break – Scott & Deb Hunt
Sunday School Cookies- Chelsea Hunt
Prayer with SS Teachers- Dwayne Postma
Ministry of Music –
Pulpit Supply- Pastor Steve Breen
Congregational Prayer- Matt Kock
Scripture Reader – Dan Kruse
Sound System – Keith Van Beek
Video Taping – Justin Groen
Proclaim Presenter – Kadence Boender
Common Ground – Kadence Boender, Alex & Olivia Lyman
Medical Assistant- Kristi Metzger
*The Loose Offering – General Fund
SERVING NEXT WEEK 5-16-21
Music – Praise Team 2
Nursery– Wendy & Caitlin Huisman
Coffee Break – Rob & Brenda Van Hofwegen
Sunday School Cookies- Lindsey Anderson
Prayer with SS Teachers – Joel Vis
Ministry of Music-
Pulpit Supply- Pastor Don DeKok
Congregational Prayer- Emma Baker
Scripture Reader – Jen Kock
Sound System – Sawyer Hrdlicka
Video Taping – Matt Kock
Proclaim Presenter – Brett Dieren
Common Ground – Matt Kock & Coreen Klarenbeek
Medical Assistant- Penny Krull
*The Loose Offering – Benevolent Fund
FINANCIALS
Sunday 5-2-21 YTD Offerings YTD Budget
General Fund: $3,482.00 $137,099.85 $144,251.88
Benevolent Fund: $7,135.00 $68,861.80 $66,198.85
Building Fund: $0 $15,600.00 $30,546.11
Sunday School
Last Year’s Attendance: 0 Last Week’s Attendance: 52
Last Year’s Offering: $0 Last Week’s Offering: $69.00
Upcoming Events
SUNDAY 5-9-21:
Sunday School Lesson: Session 3: Jesus Healed a Man Who Was Lame
7pm MOMS IN PRAYER (traditional)
MONDAY 5-10-21:
5pm MOMS IN PRAYER (College and Careers)
TUESDAY 5-11-21:
12pm MOMS IN PRAYER (traditional)
2:15 Staff Meeting
WEDNESDAY 5-12-21:
9:30am Joy Circle
5:30 MOMS IN PRAYER (traditional)
7-8pm Prayer Meeting (Fellowship Hall)
THURSDAY 5-13-21:
1pm MOMS IN PRAYER (Grandmas)
7pm Peace Circle
FRIDAY 5-14-21:
8am Men’s Bible Study
SATURDAY 5-15-21:
SUNDAY 5-16-21:
Sunday School Lesson: Session 4: Jesus Healed a Man Who Was Blind
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