Announcements for 6-23-24

Hey! Hey! Hey! Can you hear our Jungle Jam? VBS may be over, but we are praying that the lessons learned have taken root in the kids’ hearts, that they make decisions to follow Christ and spread the Good News to those around them! Thank you to everyone who volunteered in any way, brought food items for lunch, and for the many prayers before, during, and after VBS. We had 153 kids registered and 40+ volunteers. What a week! Our mission offering went to the Harvest Alliance Church in Minden, IA. They lost all of their property in a recent tornado. Our kids so generously donated enough to the mission fund that the kids at Harvest Alliance will be able to rebuild their playground! 😊 From Pastor Kurt Barman, “Thank you so very much, what a blessing this will be! From our congregation to yours, 

Thank you!”

*Thank you for your assistance in keeping our building looking great. Please dispose of any water bottles or coffee cups from the sanctuary as you exit worship. 

Please pray for the students who have already attended or will be attending camp at Inspiration Hills this summer!

June 10-14: Hudson DW

June 17-21: Olivia A, Austen B, Nathen B, Isiah DW, Elliet K, Jersey K

June 24-28: Malia B

*The Rock Rapids Christian Reformed will be having a Hymn Sing at 6:00 pm. on June 30th.

If you have a favorite hymn, either let us know or bring it with you that evening.

Everyone is welcome!  Thank you!

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

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

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

*Church Events*

Bible Studies:

Mondays @ 6:30pm Young Adult Bible Study 

Tuesdays @ 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study (Martha room)

Wednesdays @ 6am Men’s Bible Study (Martha Room)

Fridays @ 8am Men’s Bible Study (Martha Room)

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me.”- Psalm 23:4

Condolences to Korey Krull for the loss of his mother, Arlys

and to Eldora Krull (Arlys was her sister-in-law)

Our prayer concerns….

Lucille Smit (now in Lyon Specialty Care)                                         Hermina Gerritsen (pancreatic cancer) in George nursing home

Esther Altman                                                                                        Judy Netten                                                                                                        Merlin Groen                                                                                        Megan Whitsell (surgery recovery)

Karen Flier                                                                                              Kari Jurrens 

JoAnn Douglas                                                                                        Betty Vanden Heuvel                         

Eldora Krull (now in Lyon Specialty Care)                                         Janice Den Besten                                                                                                               Doris Iwen (Lance Iwen’s mom)                                                                        Nina Koedam (Terry Koedam’s mom)

Todd Altman (Jack & Esther Altman’s son)                                      Cindy Witt                                                            

Melissa Moser (Kathy Moser’s daughter-in-law)                             Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)

Ellen Schram (Jeff Schram’s mom)                                                    Nancy Bosma (Mary Klinkenborg’s sister)                    

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)                              Michelle Koele Vore (Jessica Harman’s cousin)

Roger Van Maanen (Heather Van Wyhe’s dad)                              Steve Ellsworth (Peggy Metzger’s dad)             

Carlton Woodruff (Rachelle Johnsen’s uncle)                                 Nancy Aaker (Shari Kastein’s mom)

Ray Eberts (Sue Faber’s brother-in-law) kidney cancer                 Dale Bryngelson (Pam’s husband) recovering from a fall

           Grief Share:    Monday nights @ 6:30pm through June 24^th    

                                     The Browns’ Concert tonight at 6pm (leaving the church at 5) All are welcome!   

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 June 23, 2024 at 9:30am 

Prelude

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

*please pass the fellowship pads*                                                         

Denomination Committee Update

Praise Service: 

“Holy, Holy, Holy” #262 v. 1-4

“A Mighty Fortress” #26, v. 1-4

“He Leadeth Me O Blessed Thought” #461 v. 1-3

Congregational Prayer                                                           

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5: 11-15

Sermon: Misuse God’s Name and the Sabbath

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Offertory and Closing Song: “Nearer My God To Thee” #393 v. 1-5

(Offering plate will be passed) 

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “Doxology” #625

Mission statement: “TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS

Serving us today 6-23-24

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Pytleski Family (S) Glenda Hellenga (SE) Luke & Danielle Grooters

NURSERY- Ashlynn & Brooklyn Timmerman

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Evan & Linda De Boer

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Sawyer & Sara Hrdlicka

MINISTRY OF MUSIC-              

SOUND SYSTEM: Curt Dieren

VIDEO TAPING- Brad Rypkema

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Thane Jansma

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Nicole Larson

VAN DRIVER: Paul Van Wyhe

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Serving us next week 6-30-24

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Dustin & Julie Timmerman (S) John & Peggy Metzger (SE) Craig & Julie DeRuyter

NURSERY- Jen Lincecum & Elise Kahl

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Scott & Deb Hunt

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)-   Ken & ReNae Leuthold

MINISTRY OF MUSIC-                                         

SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka 

VIDEO TAPING- Randy Bosch

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Brett Dieren

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Scott Hunt

VAN DRIVER- Lucas Bouwman

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

FINANCIALS as of 6-9-24

                                                     Last Sunday                   YTD Offerings                   YTD Budget

General Fund:                            $25,888.00                      $247,346.10                        $393,691.00

Benevolent Fund:                      $1,165.00                       $80,964.75                           $89,865.60

Online Donations:  6/5-19      $3,204.52                        $26,179.46

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 6-23-24:

MONDAY 6-24-24:

6:30pm Grief Share (Elijah Room)

TUESDAY 6-25-24: 

7:30-9am Service Group at Summer Breakfast Program (Atlas Worship Center)

WEDNESDAY 6-26-24:

THURSDAY 6-27-24: 

5:30pm Cookie Club

FRIDAY 6-28-24:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 6-29-24: 

SUNDAY 6-30-24: 

Pulpit Supply: Ron Johnson will be preaching today!

*for all bible studies and dates refer to the announcement page*

Sermon Notes 6/23/2024               10 Commandments

Commandments 3 & 4                       Deuteronomy 5:11-15

Intro: Review Commands 1 & 2 (Covenant Relationship)

1. You Shall Not Misuse the Name of the LORD your God
1. Respect the Name
1. Name of the LORD
1. Names of God declare His Character
2. Power in the Name

1. How we Misuse the Name: 
1. Empty the Name “OMG”

1. Curse 

1. Justify Sin

1. Represent the Name
1. Christians = “Little Christs”

1. How we walk and talk matters.

1. Observe the Sabbath by keeping it Holy.
1. What is the Sabbath?
1. Establishes the Rhythm of 6 + 1 = 7

1. Saturday vs Sunday?

1. Command for God’s people, not a suggestion

1. How to Observe the Sabbath?
1. Resting from Work

1. Reconnecting with God

1. Refocusing/Redirecting to be in alignment with God.