Announcements for 8-18-24

Praise & Picnic Day – Sunday, September 8

Our church service will be held at Island Park (west of the swimming pool) on September 8.  The worship service will start at 10:30 am. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Lunch will be served after the worship service. There will be activities for all ages including games, inflatables, bean bag tournament, cards, and yes even a TV so you can watch the Vikings game. We do need help with this event. Please consider helping us in the following capacity:

• Help with serving the food – need 18 people
• Help make the BBQ beef sandwiches at the church on Wednesday evening Sept 4. Roasts will be cooked. Help is needed to shred the roast and prepare the sauce. Need 6 people.
• Help make potato salad at the church on Thursday evening Sept 5. Recipe and ingredients will be provided. Need 6 people.
• Help monitor the inflatables for 15-20 minutes. Need 6-8 people.

We would love your help. There is a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center. Please save this date and we invite you to enjoy a beautiful day of worship and fellowship! If you have any questions or to volunteer: Call Sharon Postma (712-470-0533), Audra Klinkenborg (712-470-6169), Kaitlin Buntjer (712-461-1356).

“When doubts filled my mind, Your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.”- Psalm 94:19

~Congratulations to Dan & Dawn Aeschliman on their recent wedding

Our prayer concerns….

Edna Jongerius (Ava’s Hospice House-1320 W 17^th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104- if you’d like to send a card)

Lucille Smit                                                                                            Henley Huisman (Hunter & Cheyenne’s daughter) NICU                          

Esther Altman                                                                          Judy Netten                                                                                   Merlin Groen                                                                  Megan Whitsell (surgery recovery)

Karen Flier                                                                                          Ray Eberts (Sue Faber’s brother-in-law) kidney cancer

JoAnn Douglas                                                                     Betty Vanden Heuvel                  

Eldora Krull                                                                       Janice Den Besten                                                                                                            Doris Iwen (Lance Iwen’s mom)                                                     Dale Bryngelson (Pam’s husband) 

Todd Altman (Jack & Esther Altman’s son)                           Cindy Witt                                                    

Melissa Moser (Kathy Moser’s daughter-in-law) Hospice            Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)

Ellen Schram (Jeff Schram’s mom)                                                                 Nancy Bosma (Mary Klinkenborg’s sister)             

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)                             Michelle Koele Vore (Jessica Harman’s cousin)

Roger Van Maanen (Heather Van Wyhe’s dad)                            Steve Ellsworth (Peggy Metzger’s dad)          

Carlton Woodruff (Rachelle Johnsen’s uncle)                               Nancy Aaker (Shari Kastein’s mom)

Bill Saeger (Jackie Groen’s brother) cancer                                  Marv Faber (Gordy’s brother) 

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A fun outing- open to all! August 20^th, leaving the church at 10:30am

Rosemaling Demonstration at the Old Courthouse Museum   (We’ll eat lunch beforehand at Perkins)

No sign up necessary. See Amy Ryals if you have questions

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~Come join Praise Team! Positions needed: vocalists, instrumentalists, tech crew.  The time commitment is flexible.  Sign up on Church Center or at the Welcome Center or contact Valerie Lenderink, frcmusic@premieronline.net, 314-637-8383

~Youth wanted! The youth praise team needs 7th and 8th graders who want to sing, play guitar, bass guitar, drums, keys, or sound board.  We practice every Wednesday starting August 28th from 6:00-6:30 pm and lead worship once a quarter.  Sign up on Church Center or at the Welcome Center or contact Valerie Lenderink, frcmusic@premieronline.net, 314-637-8383

~The hand bell choir needs members and a director! Come to the Hand Bell Workshop in the sanctuary after church at 11:00 am on August 25 or September 1 to see what hand bells are all about.  Questions?  Contact Valerie Lenderink, frcmusic@premieronline.net, 314-637-8383

Church Happenings

                                                                           Come and go as your schedule allows!

~Bethel Reformed Church is hosting the 3^rd annual Women’s Conference at Bethel Reformed Church in Lester, IA and we welcome the women of your church to join us! The event is Saturday, October 19^th from 8:30-12:30 and is centered around the theme of God’s Character’ He is faithful. He is good and kind…even if, even when, even though. There is no charge for this event, but we do ask that you register at www.eventbrite.com and search for Bethel Women’s Conference 2024. Transportation is available from Rock Rapids to Lester. Contact Cheryl Van Beek if you would like to carpool

The August 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.

Church office hours: ~ Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9-1. Friday 9-12.

*Bulletin announcements need to be to the office by Thursday at 9am for the Sunday bulletin

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 August 18, 2024 at 9:30am 

Prelude

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

*please pass the fellowship pads*                                                         

Ministry of Music: Lesa Hommes “The Heart of Worship”

Profession of Faith: Garrett Sayler

Baptism: Kruse Sayler

Hymn: “Standing On The Promises” #271, v. 1,3,4

Hymn: “Blessed Assurance” #345, v. 1-3

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Hymn: “How Great Thou Art” #4, v. 1-4

Hymn: “Doxology” 

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:20

Sermon: False Testimony

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Song: “Tell Me The Old Old Story” #424 v. 1-3

(Offering plate will be passed) 

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “Tell Me The Old Old Story” 

Mission statement: “TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS

Serving us today 8-18-24

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Korey & Val Krull (S) Jeff & Angie Jager (SE) Ken & ReNae Leuthold

NURSERY- Kenley Korthals & Rhya Kelderman

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Randy & Cindy Bosch

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Sawyer & Sara Hrdlicka

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Lesa Hommes

SOUND SYSTEM- Dustin Bosch

VIDEO TAPING- Breyden Dieren

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Tanner Lincecum

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Brenda Van Hofwegen

VAN DRIVER- Shawn Van Wyhe

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

Serving us next week 8-25-24 

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Matt & Jen Kock (S) Justin & Sara Groen (SE) Dan & Rhona Snyder

NURSERY- Jen & Ellie Hoefert

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Hartter Family

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Rypkema Family

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Buntjer & Menning             

SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING- Brad Rypkema

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Thane Jansma

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Nicole Larson 

VAN DRIVER- Mike Klarenbeek

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

FINANCIALS as of 8-11-24

                                     Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                    YTD Budget

General Fund:             $7,711.00                           $341,719.10                        $547,744.00

Benevolent Fund:      $420.00                               $101,176.75                        $125,030.40                                 

Online Donations:     $464.00                                            

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 8-18-24: 

MONDAY 8-19-24:

6:30pm Deacon/Elder Mtg. 

7:30pm Consistory Mtg. (David Room)

TUESDAY 8-20-24: 

6:30pm Grace Circle

WEDNESDAY 8-21-24:

7pm Praise Team Practice

THURSDAY 8-22-24: 

6pm Prayer Walk *come and go as your schedule allows* (Central Lyon School)

FRIDAY 8-23-24:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 8-24-24: 

SUNDAY 8-25-24:

11am Handbell Workshop (Sanctuary)

*for all bible studies and dates refer to the announcement page*

Sermon Notes 8/18/2024               10 Commandments

False Testimony          Deut. 5:20

Intro: Review and Importance of Communication

1. God’s Words (Bible)
1. God is the Source of Truth (Defines what is true)

1. God’s Word has Power and Authority
1. Creation
2. Judgement(plagues)
3. Miracles: Nature, Resurrection, Disease, Possession
4. Reveal and Teach Truth
1. Purpose and Identity
2. Gravity of Sin and Consequences
3. Salvation through Jesus.

God’s Word gives us hope, meaning, and purpose

1. Satan’s Words (Father of Lies: John 8:44)
1. Twisting God’s Word
1. Lies about God
1. Judgmental
2. Love, Love, Love
2. Lies about Us
1. We can be God
2. You are an Accident/Mistake
3. Sin and Death

Satan’s Words throws us into confusion, chaos, hurt, and meaninglessness

1. Our Words 
1. Our Words are impactful (Not as powerful as God’s)
1. James 3

1. Why the Truthfulness of our Communication Matters?
1. Lies hurt others
1. Court of Law (Deut. 19)
2. Slander and Gossip
3. Broken Relationships (No Truth, No Trust)
4. Causing little ones to Stumble (Matt. 18:6)

1. Lies hurt Us
1. Our Relationship with God
1. Speaking the language of God or Satan. (white lies?)
2. Refusing to Confess our Sins…(1 John 1:6-10)
2. Our Witness