Announcements and prayers for 8-16-26

“God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.” 1 John 1:5

Our prayer concerns…. 

Marilyn McCoy 

Rod Grooters (Hospice)                                       

erry 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-radiation treatments)

Dear Church Family, thank you for the cards, prayers and kind words you shared with us at the passing of our Mom and Grandma, Lucille.   Your kindness has been a true blessing to our family.  

~Randy & Cindy, Dustin & Taylor, Ellie and Emmett Bosch

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*Announcements are due by 9am Friday mornings*

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

*Bulletin announcement deadline weekly is 9am on Fridays*

 PRAISE & PICNIC DAY – Sunday, September 13:

Our church service on Sunday, September 13, will be held at Island Park (west of the swimming pool).   The worship service will begin @ 10:30 a.m.  Bring your lawn chairs/blankets.  Lunch will be served after the worship service.  There will be some fun activities as well.

Please consider helping us out in the following capacity groups:  

• Food preparation (this will take place on Wed., Sept. 9 evening)
• Serving the food
• Helping with the soft-serve ice cream
• Provide bean-bag boards/bags

There is a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center for this. Event.  Please save the date, as we invite you to enjoy a beautiful time of worship & fellowship in the great outdoors!

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 August 16, 2026 at 9:30am 

Prelude: “Come Now Is The Time To Worship”

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome/Announcements/Prayer

Rocky Recap: Recap of Rocky Mountain High

Mission Minute: Jon Harmsen

Praise Service:

“House Of The Lord”

“Refiner’s Fire”

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Hymn: “Great Are You Lord”

Doxology #625

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: 1 Peter 4: 1-11

Sermon: Fervent Love

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: “Amazing Grace” (My Chains Are Gone)

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”

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

Serving us today 8-16-26

DOOR GREETERS - (N) Brad & Ashley Rypkema (S) Evan & Linda DeBoer (SE) Jerry & Kerry Mulder

NURSERY- Ashlyn & Brooklyn Timmerman

VAN DRIVER: Ruben Fick

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Jeff & Laureen Schram 

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Jerry & Jill Pytleski

SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING- Breyden Dieren 

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Brett Dieren 

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Brenda Van Hofwegen

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

Serving us next week 8-23-26

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Luke & Danielle Grooters (S) Marlene Mellema (SE) Jerry & Kerry Mulder

NURSERY- Kayla Van Wyhe & Emery Jager

VAN DRIVER: Lucas Bouwman                               

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Wayne & Geneva Grooters

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Evan & Linda DeBoer

SOUND SYSTEM- Brad Rypkema

VIDEO TAPING- Jonathan Kock

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Isaiah DeWit

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Nicole Larson

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General 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 8-9-26                                                                                                                                                                       

                               Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                      YTD Budget

General Fund:         $21,687.81                           $287,462.47                          $434,373.35

Benevolent Fund:  $725.00                                 $158,721.93                          $122,335.08

                                       *Online donations are now added to designated funds*        

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 8-16-26:

10:45am Mission meeting (Martha Room)

4pm Amazing Race

6-8pm Pool party and ice cream social (Island Park and pool)

MONDAY 8-17-26:

6:30pm Deacon/Elder Meeting 

7:30pm Consistory Meeting

TUESDAY 8-18-26:

6pm Grace Circle

WEDNESDAY 8-19-26:

THURSDAY 8-20-26:    

FRIDAY 8-21-26:   

8am Men’s Bible Study (Martha Room)

SATURDAY 8-22-26:    

SUNDAY 8-23-26: 

Fervent Love Sermon Notes 1 Peter 4:1-11

"Live no longer for human passions, but for the will of God." – 1 Peter 4:2

Because Christ suffered for us and we belong to Him, our desires, priorities, relationships, and use of time are transformed as we walk daily with Jesus.

I. New Desires (verses 2-6)

Old Way

New Desire in Christ

Key Truth:

I no longer live for _______________________________
 but for __________________________________________.

II. A New Way of Using Time (verse 7)

Before Christ

• How did I spend my time? Does it reflect sound judgement & a sober spirit?

After Surrender

• What should characterize my time now? 

Reflection:
 How does my calendar reveal what I truly value?

III. A New Way of Relating to Others (verses 8-11)

Love Deeply

Who needs Christ-like love from me this week?

Practice Hospitality

How can I open my home, table, or life?

Serve Faithfully

What gifts has God entrusted to me?

Compare the Two Ways of Living

Personal Response

One old habit God is calling me to surrender & one new desire that He’s growing in me:

One relationship I want to reflect Christ in & a way to steward my time differently:

One way I will steward my time differently:

"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace." 1 Peter 4:10