Announcements for 7-4-21 

Ministry of Music as offering: The Ministry of Music portion of the service is an opportunity for people to offer their gift of music to God as an offering.  As such, the offering plate will be passed during the Ministry of Music, as an opportunity to offer our gifts at the same time.  Thank you.

Livestream and Projectors Update: This past week we have purchased and installed new HD livestreaming equipment!  Praise the Lord.  We are hoping this will fix many livestream problems we have had.  However, please give our tech crew grace as they learn the new system.  And of course, when we fix one problem, Satan attacks with a new problem!  The front projectors appear to be on their last leg.  Sometimes they work; sometimes they don't.  The technology company estimates new projectors will take four months to arrive.  Until then, we will print lyrics in the bulletin, just in case.  Thank you for understanding and your patience and prayers. -Valerie Lenderink and Dave Hulstein

Now Hiring: Our Communications Coordinator position here at First Reformed is now open.  If you have an interest in the position or would like some more information, please contact our church office. Ph#712-472-3729 or frchurch@premieronline.net.

Iowa 99 bible reading marathon: We are writing to invite you and your congregation, as well as your community, to participate in our county's Bible Reading Marathon in front of the Lyon County Courthouse. The whole reading of Genesis through Revelation will launch immediately following the Nationwide Bible Reading Marathon 7 /14@7:14am (2 Chronicles 7:14) on Wednesday July 14th, at 7:14am- 4:00pm. We will continue to offer these dates to complete the full reading of Genesis - Revelations: Friday, July 16th 3pm-7pm, Wednesday, July 21st 3pm-7pm, Saturday, July 24th 8am -4pm, Tuesday 27th, 8am-2pm

First Reformed is hosting a Grief Share through Sept 7

You may still join! 6:30pm this Tuesday in room #345

Contact: Amy Ryals for more information

 DRIVERS NEEDED to escort members to various appointments this week.

(We have some volunteers but need a few more) Please contact Amy Ryals to sign up (229) 296-3019

Stop in at the CHURCH CHAPEL (turn left inside the southside entrance) 

to pray & to leave your prayer requests   

(I will be praying for your requests each Monday morning)  

**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.

            # CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED MONDAY JULY 5^TH TO OBSERVE THE HOLIDAY#

**Eric & Erica Steurman welcomed baby boy, Kye Henry on June 23rd

*The Cranes want to thank everyone for the prayers and cards; Steve is getting better each day!

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort.” 2 Corinthians 1:3

**Our sympathy to the Warntjes family for the loss of Todd

Tyler Den Besten (Janice Den Besten’s son)- making improvements but still a long way to go for recovery

Veryl Blue (Anita Dieren’s dad)- upcoming total knee replacement surgery with a lot of other health concerns

Continued prayers needed for:

Curt Wynia                                                                                               

Pam Foster

Jody Vande Weerd                                                                                

Melissa Moser (Kathy Moser’s daughter-in-law)           

Wayne Grooters                                                                                     

Karen DeNoble (Dave DeNoble’s mom)

 Butch Blum (Art & Roberta Flier’s son-in-law)                                  

Tina Carenza (Chelsea Hunt’s mom)

Lori Johnson (Dan Synder’s sister)                                                      

Curt Smook (Kay Wynia’s dad)                                       

Lorelei Reynolds (Laureen Schram’s sister)                                      

Arlene Sterler (Robbie Korthal’s mom)                          

Marilyn Kuyper (Ethanie Pulscher’s aunt)                                          

Lora Puttman (Kellie Menning’s mom)

Gary Hermanson (Nikki Van Beek’s dad)                                           

Rod Garrison (Roberta Flier’s brother) 

Gail Hartter (Eric Hartter’s mom)                                                        

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)

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

Barb Rust                                              Garlene Mulder                                 

 John Van Aartsen

Joyce Hommes                                     Pam Foster                                         

 Helen Overman

Mary Vermeer                                     Edna Jongerius                                   

 Lucille Smit

Missy Perkins                                       Wilma DeRoo                                       

Christina Vonk

JoEllen Sorgdrager

                                                 Food for the Spirit

Please contact Amy Ryals (229) 296-3019 if you need or know of a need for a meal. 

Everyone is welcome to partake in this food ministry.

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 MORNING WORSHIP 
 July 4, 2021 at 9:30am

WE APPROACH GOD

Prelude: God of Wonders

Welcome /Announcements/Prayer

Praise Service:

Build Your Kingdom Here

You’re Worthy of my Praise

Beautiful

Congregational Prayer

Offering and Ministry of Music: Jen Kock, Free Amen

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture Reading: Genesis 1: 27-28; 1 John 1: 8-10; Deuteronomy 16: 18-20; 1 Peter 2: 13-14;

Deuteronomy 6: 4-9; Romans 13: 1-7

Message: “The Future of America”

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Prayer of Response 

Closing: All Hail the Power of Jesus Name

Benediction

Sending Chorus: All Hail the Power of Jesus Name, last verse 

MUSIC- Blue Team

NURSERY- Jamie Vande Weerd

COMMON GROUND/ COFFEE BREAK- Cori Klarenbeek & Cindy Bosch

WELCOME/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ PRAYER: Amy Ryals

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Jen Kock

PULPIT SUPPLY- John Metzger

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Dave Markus

SCRIPTURE READER – John Metzger

SOUND SYSTEM – Dustin Bosch

VIDEO TAPING – Randy Bosch

PROCLAIM PRESENTER – Jaina Groen

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Nikki Van Beek

*THE LOOSE OFFERING – Benevolent Fund

MUSIC– Ev Breuer (Organist)

NURSERY– Jamie VandeWeerd

COMMON GROUND/ COFFEE BREAK- Pytleski Family

WELCOME/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ PRAYER- 

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Judy Netten

PULPIT SUPPLY- Shari Kastein

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Dwayne Postma

SCRIPTURE READER – Anita Dieren

SOUND SYSTEM – Keith Van Beek

VIDEO TAPING –Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER – Kadence Boender

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kristi Metzger

*THE LOOSE OFFERING – General Fund

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 7-4-21:

MONDAY 7-5-21: 

Church office closed to observe the 4^th of July Holiday

TUESDAY 7-6-21:

6:30 Grief Share

WEDNESDAY 7-7-21: 

THURSDAY 7-8-21: 

5:30 Saylor/Snyders Rehersal

FRIDAY 7-9-21:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 7-10-21: 

3:30 Saylor/ Snyders Wedding

SUNDAY 7-11-21: