Announcements & Prayers for 7-26-26

“May the God of all hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”- Romans 15:13

Our prayer concerns….

Rod Grooters (Hospice)                                       

Jerry Pytleski

Merlin & Jackie Groen                                        

Roger DeBey 

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)

WE NEED YOU- Please pray for us!
 We are wanting to have our group upheld in prayer throughout our entire Rocky Mountain High experience. Please keep this paper close.. on your fridge, in your Bible, etc.
Things to pray for:
-Good Health                      -Safe Travels        -Spiritual Battles
 -For the hearts and minds of each person to be opened to what God has for them leading up to, on the trip, and after the trip

Students:
Connor                 Ashton                 Tristen                    Aubree
Brayden               Brody B                 Chris                      Layla
Kyla                        Lexi                      Isaiah                     Leo
Eli                           Jackson                Cael                      Brody H
Ellie                        Emma                   Titan                      Adelyn
Kari                        Emery                   Mali                       Jersie
Ethan                    Jonathan                Caleb                     Kenley
Elijah                     Emory                    Alexis                    Nikolas
Charlotte              Mikayla                 Charlie                   Jaxon
Ellea                       Alec                       Jayda                    Jaxson
Taylor                    Jack                        Lillian                    Anika
Emelia                   Josh                        Ashlyn                  Brooklyn
Jacob                     Gavin                     Jessa                       Ayda
Liam                       Kelsey                   Paisley                   Mason
Isaac                      Reagan                  Melanie                

 Adults:
Kaitlin               Janine              Justin               Sara
Eric                   Rachel              Julie                Heather
Shawn             Meredith           Joe                   Jeff

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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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Mark your calendar for Bible League’s “Christmas in July” fundraiser to be held on Monday, July 27 at Hope Christian Reformed Church in Hull IA. There will be a Silent Auction of homemade food, craft items and much more! This event begins at 1:30 PM with an informal program and concludes with a dessert buffet . . . yum! Please consider donating to the Silent Auction whether or not you can attend and help to place Bibles in the hands of people around the world!

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*Announcements are due this Wednesday the July 29^th at 9am, Thank you!*

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 26, 2026 at 9:30am 

Prelude

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome/Announcements/Prayer

Ministry of Music: Brady Wright & Denise Roskam

Hymn: “Praise To The Lord The Almighty” #8 vs. 1-4

Hymn: “Praise Him, Praise Him” #106 vs. 1,2,3

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Hymn: “More About Jesus” #389 vs. 1-4

Doxology #625

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Sermon: Justification

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: “Lord, We Praise You” #83 vs. 1-4

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Lord, We Praise You” #83 v. 1

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

Serving us today 7-26-26

DOOR GREETERS - (N) Gary & Karen Van Wyhe (S) Colin & Rachelle Johnsen (SE) Cody & Jen Hoefert  

NURSERY- Kellie & Gracelyn Menning

VAN DRIVER: Mike Klarenbeek

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Women’s Ministry (Joy Circle)

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Women’s Ministry (Joy Circle)

SOUND SYSTEM- Dustin Bosch

VIDEO TAPING- Jonathon Kock

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Char LaFrenz

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- April DeWit

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Serving us next week 8-2-26

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Jeff & Laureen Schram (S) Julie & Dusty Timmerman (SE) Dan & Rhona Snyder

NURSERY- Danielle Grooters & Emelia Stiltz

VAN DRIVER: Jeff Jager                                 

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

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Wayne & Geneva Grooters

SOUND SYSTEM- Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Randy Bosch

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Dave Hulstein

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kristi Metzger

*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

Ken Leuthold-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 7-19-26                                                                                                                                                                

                                Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                     YTD Budget

General Fund:         $2,829.35                             $254,705.71                          $393,650.85

Benevolent Fund:  $15,224.00                           $145,898.63                          $110,866.16

                                       *Online donations are now added to designated funds*        

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 7-26-26:

MONDAY 7-27-26:

TUESDAY 7-28-26:

WEDNESDAY 7-29-26:

THURSDAY 7-30-26:    

FRIDAY 7-31-26:   

8am Men’s Bible Study (Martha Room)

SATURDAY 8-1-26:    

SUNDAY 8-2-26: 

Sermon notes:

7/26/2026                                                 Justification                               Galatians 2:11-21

Intro: Q and A #60 How are we Righteous before God?

1. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians 
1. Background and Theme: Know the true gospel.
1. Gal. 1:6

1. Paul confronts Peter
1. Paul is commissioned to the Gentiles.
2. Peter is commissioned to the Jews.
3. Antioch Situation
1. Paul calls Peter out publicly.
1. Peter’s Hypocrisy has impacted others in the church. 
1. Jesus + Jewish customs/laws = Justification
2. Galatians 3:28 (All are one in Christ Jesus)

1. Q and A #60 How are we Righteous before God?

Justification: Act of God by which He declares you righteous, acquits you of all guilt and punishment, and grants you right to eternal life.

1. Courtroom Scene
1. God is the just judge.
2. Accuser levels accusations
1. Sinner today, Sinner yesterday, Sinner tomorrow.
3. Defense: Faith in Christ.
1. Who has fully satisfied the wrath of God. (Romans 3:23-25)
2. Who has imputed to me his righteousness. (2 Cor. 5:21)
1. As if I have never sinned.
3. Who makes me holy.

1. Received through Faith in Jesus.
1. Galatians 2:15-16: Faith in Christ, not works of the law.
1. But what if…(Gal. 2:17)
2. Galatians 1:20 I have been Crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.  The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. 

#60 Q. How are you righteous before God?

#60 A. Only by true faith in Jesus Christ. Even though my conscience accuses me of having grievously sinned against all God’s commandments, of never having kept any of them, and of still being inclined toward all evil, nevertheless, without any merit of my own, out of sheer grace, God grants and credits to me the perfect satisfaction, righteousness, and holiness of Christ, as if I had never sinned nor been a sinner, and as if I had been as perfectly obedient as Christ was obedient for me. All I need to do is accept this gift with a believing heart.