Announcements for 6-29-25

The July 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**

“…weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.” -Psalm 30:5b

Our prayer concerns….                                                                                                  

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                                                                           

Doris Iwen (Lance Iwen’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)                                                                         

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

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

                     July 7-11: Elliet K, Aubrey K, Jersie K, Emersyn M, Brielle VL, Kyah VW

                     July 21-25: Elsie B

                     July 28-Aug. 1: Malia B, Bethany K, Emalyn M, Berkley M, Gracelyn VW

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 June 29, 2025 at 9:30am 

Prelude

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Children’s Message

Hymn: “All Hail The Power Of Jesus’ Name” #97 v.1-4

Hymn: “Love Divine All Loves Excelling” #92, v. 1-4

Congregational Prayer

Offering Hymn “Be Thou My Vision” #382, v. 1-4

(offering plates will be passed)

“Doxology” #625

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Revelation 19: 1-10

Sermon: Hallelujah over Babylon’s Fall

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: “Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus” (Trust In Jesus)

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus” Chorus

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

Serving us today 6-29-25

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Gary & Karen Van Wyhe S) Janine DeBruin (SE) Craig & Julie DeRuyter

NURSERY- Alyssa Kruse Family

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Scott & Deb Hunt

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Ken & ReNae Leuthold

SOUND SYSTEM- Dustin Bosch

VIDEO TAPING- Breyden Dieren

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Thane Jansma 

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- April DeWit

VAN DRIVER- Dale Klarenbeek

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

 Serving us next week 7-6-25

DOOR GREETERS-(N) Shawn & Heather Van Wyhe (S) Joe & Judy Gacke (SE) Billy & Natalie Kirch

NURSERY- Brooklyn Timmerman & Sara Hrdlicka

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Dwayne & Sharon Postma 

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Lonn & Jammie Kellenberger

SOUND SYSTEM- Brad Rypkema

VIDEO TAPING- Randy Bosch

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Wendy Huisman

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Jean Fick

VAN DRIVER- Jeff Hrdlicka

*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 6-15/6-22 2025 

                                Last Sunday                     YTD Offerings                     YTD Budget

General Fund:         $4575.60                                $246,485.21                          $329,597.50

Benevolent Fund:  $9,371.00                                $107,713.90                         $96,605.00   

                                       *Online donations are now added to designated funds*                    

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 6-29-25:

3-6pm Family Event at Inspiration Hills

MONDAY 6-30-25:

6:30pm Grief Share (Elijah Room)

TUESDAY 7-1-25: 

7pm Faith Circle

WEDNESDAY 7-2-25

12pm-2pm Prayer Time (Sanctuary)

THURSDAY 7-3-25: 

FRIDAY 7-4-25:   

Church offices closed for 4^th of July Holiday!

SATURDAY 7-5-25: 

SUNDAY 7-6-25:

6/29/2025                                     Hallelujah                                   Revelation 19:1-10

Intro: Hallelujah = Praise the Lord

Hallelujah is the place where Knowledge and Truth meet Experience and Great Emotion. 

1. Hallelujah: Salvation belongs to our God.
1. Great Multitude = God’s people from every time, place, nation, and language
1. Saving the One!
2. Redeemed from the sin filled world.  Saved from the pit of Hell.
3. Saved for a relationship filled with purpose, love and truth. 

1. Hallelujah at the Funeral of Babylon
1. The Lord will judge the City of Babylon
1. Rev. 19:3 The smoke from her goes up forever and ever.

1. Promise of no more sin, temptation, death, addiction, persecution, fear. 

1. Victories over sin in our lives = Hallelujah

1. Hallelujah at the Wedding of the Lamb
1. Jewish Wedding Process

1. Jesus is the Groom
1. Loves us First.
2. Pays full Price for our Salvation.
3. Preparing a place for us.
4. Promises to return for us.

1. Church is the Bride of Christ.
1. Receives Jesus as Lord and Savior
1. Married to Christ
2. Prepares for Jesus’ Return
1. Becoming like Jesus
1. Grow in knowledge and relationship with him
2. Righteousness: Obedience out of Love, Grow in Faith and Trust
3. Practice Hallelujah

Are you prepared for Christ to return?  Are you ready to raise a Hallelujah? Have you received Jesus as Lord and Savior?