Announcements for 7-12-26

“The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.”- Psalm 145:18

Our prayer concerns….

Rod Grooters (Hospice)                                       

Jerry Pytleski

Merlin & Jackie Groen                                        

Roger DeBey (knee infection healing)

Scott Hunt                                                      

Bill Kastein

Jeff Hrdlicka                                                               

JoAnn Douglas

Betty Vanden Heuvel                                           

Linda Person (Kari Jurrens’ mom)                                       

Kathy Van Olst                                                  

Bill Saeger (Jackie Groen’s brother)

Russ Carver (Rachelle Johnsen’s dad)                               

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)

Janice Den Besten                                              

Todd Altman (Jack & Esther Altman’s son) legs swelling

Ron & Cathy Birkeland                                                                                                                       

Betsy Mans (Cal & Cheryl Mans’ daughter in law- chemo treatments)

Our Care Elders:

Steve & Debbie Crane                                  

Steve & Jessica Harman                   

Bonnie Hoaglund

Scott & Amy Sieperda                                  

Rich & Denise Roskam                      

Mike & Erica Groen

Chris & Kristi Wright                                     

Anita Dieren                                        

Jody Vande Weerd

Matt & Jen Kock                                            

Shannon Rodger                                 

Mary Hoogers

Sara Hrdlicka                                                

Wendy Huisman                                   

Barb Folkens & Sue Faber

Geneva Grooters                                           

Dan & Rhona Snyder                          

Fred & Sharon Tilstra

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

(addresses are available by request)

Arnie & Donna Kwikkel                                                        

Wilma DeRoo                                      

JoEllen Sorgdrager                                           

Harriet Hoff                                                                          

Joyce Mellema   

Oaks Club Coffee (anyone over 50)

This Thursday at Rosie’s (1-2pm)

First Reformed Church, thank-you for a wonderful gift of $1727, through your Vacation Bible School! Here is a sentence in a recent newsletter we sent out: “A well-rounded, fulfilling life as a child of God needs quiet times alone with God, and perhaps with a few close faith-friends, along with activities “outside,” beyond our comfortable zones.” We especially welcome fine supporters like you to allow us to bless you back, through hanging out with us---Mogadishu Store, a Nepali restaurant, talking to African men at the park---for fun, educational, cross-cultural experiences. That can be done for one person, up to 10 people. Let us know if that is of interest. ---Fred Wilgenburg, New Roots Ministry, Sioux Falls

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Christian Literature - Our box for collecting Christian Literature is back in place under the south coat rack along with a complete list of acceptable items.  We have just finished our April to June Words of Hope devotional and encourage you to drop your copy in the collection box.  Devotionals are one of the most requested items. Your donation can make an eternal impact!

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Secretary’s office hours: ~ Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9-1                                                    

*Bulletin announcement deadline weekly is 9am on Fridays*

Church and area happenings:

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 July 12, 2026 at 9:30am 

Prelude: “Holy Forever”

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Children’s Message

Praise Service:

“This Is Amazing Grace” 

“Mighty To Save”

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Hymn: “Gratitude”

Doxology #625

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Romans 5: 6-11

Sermon: Gods reaction to Sin

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: “How Great Is Our God”

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “How Great Is Our God”

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

Serving us today 7-12-26

DOOR GREETERS - (N) Art & Karen Flier (S) Ken & ReNae Leuthold (SE) George & Doris S. 

NURSERY- Jen Hoefert & Elsie Buntjer

VAN DRIVER: Lucas Bouwman

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Edie Korthals & Glenda Hellenga

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Edie Korthals & Glenda Hellenga

SOUND SYSTEM- Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Caitlin Huisman

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Nicole Larson

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Serving us Next Week 7-19-26

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Barb Dreke & Karen Reemts (S) Scott & Amy Sieperda (SE) Corey & Heather H.

NURSERY- Tracey & Baylor Hoefert 

VAN DRIVER: Shawn Van Wyhe

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Dwayne & Sharon Postma

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Curt & Brenda Gisolf

SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING- Breyden Dieren 

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Berlyn & Isaiah DeWit

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Brenda Van Hofwegen

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

ELDERS

Nate Schulte -2024-26

Randy Bosch, VP-2024-26

Joel Vis, Clerk- 2025-27

Rodney Vanden Top- 2025-27

JD Hommes- 2026-28

DEACONS

Shawn Van Wyhe -2024-26

Jordan Menning -2024-26

Evan Metzger, Property Chair-2024-26

Kade Griesse, Chair of Deacons- 2025-27

Brad Rypkema, General Treas.-2025-27

Jerry Mulder, Benevolent Treas.- 2025-27

Braeden Schulte-2026-28

Mike Pulscher, Clerk-2026-28

Kyle Grooters-2026-28

FINANCIALS as of 7-5-26                                                                                                                                         

                                Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                     YTD Budget

General Fund:         $6,418.01                             $237,014.36                         $366,502.52

Benevolent Fund:  $6,431.00                             $130,299.63                         $103,220.22

                                       *Online donations are now added to designated funds*        

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 7-12-26:

10:45am OCC Committee Meeting (Connections Room)

MONDAY 7-13-26:

6:30pm Bethesda meeting (Martha Room)

TUESDAY 7-14-26:

WEDNESDAY 7-15-26:

THURSDAY 7-16-26:    

1-2pm Oaks Club coffee (Rosie’s)

FRIDAY 7-17-26:   

8am Men’s Bible Study (Martha Room)

SATURDAY 7-18-26:    

SUNDAY 7-19-26: 

7/12/2026                                     God’s Response to Sin                  Rom. 5:6-11

Intro: Created Good and In God’s Image…then Sinned.   What is God’s Response to Sin?

Q #12 Since, according to God's righteous judgment we deserve temporal and eternal punishment, how can we escape this punishment and be again received into favor?

A #12 God demands that his justice be satisfied. Therefore, we must make full payment, either by ourselves or through another.

1. God’s Justice Revealed
1. Wrath of God for Sin. Reveals his Just Character
1. Gen. 3 Adam, Eve, and All Creation.
2. John 3:36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.
3. God is good, because God is Just.

1. Our response to God’s Justice
1. Ignore/Deny: Maximize pleasure and Avoid pain. (Medicate)
2. Appease and Sacrifice
1. Be more good than bad…earn it.

Q #13 Can we by ourselves make this payment?

A #13 Certainly not. On the contrary, we daily increase our debt.

1. Humility, Confession, and Repentance.
1. Moses
2. Isaiah
3. Paul

1. God’s Love Revealed
1. Demonstration of his love (Rom. 5:6-8)
1. God’s Love does not contradict his Justice but rather fulfills his Justice.

1. Who is Jesus?
1. Fully Man…(Born of a woman, broken body and world, yet without sin.)
1. Worthy Sacrifice on our behalf.
2. Fully God…(Conceived of the Holy Spirit, Conquered Death)
1. Resurrection and Eternal Life.

1. Our Response is Humility, Confession and Repentance.

Q #19 From where do you know this?

A #19 From the holy gospel, which God himself first revealed in Paradise. Later, he had it proclaimed by the patriarchs and prophets and foreshadowed by the sacrifices and other ceremonies of the law. Finally, he had it fulfilled.

1. How Do we know this? 
1. God’s Special Revelation
1. Bible and Life of Christ. 
2. Share the Good News of Jesus.