Announcements & Prayers for 8-2-26

“With God all things are possible” Matthew 19:26. Fill my heart with awe and reverence for your greatness.

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)

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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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*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*

Church and Area Happenings: 

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 August 2, 2026 at 9:30am 

Prelude

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome/Announcements/Prayer

Baptism: Paisley Grace Huisman

Hymn: “In My Heart There Rings A Melody” #514 vs. 1-3

Hymn: “Since Jesus Came Into My Heart” #515 vs. 1-3

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Hymn: “It Took A Miracle” #524 vs. 1-3

Doxology #625

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-8

Sermon: Sanctification

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: “For The Beauty Of The Earth” #560 vs. 1-5

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Gloria Patri” #622 v.1

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

Serving us today 8-2-26 

DOOR GREETERS - (N) Gary & Karen Van Wyhe (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

Serving us next week 8-9-26

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Steve & Debbie Crane (S) Brad & Ashley Rypkema (SE) Heath & Wendy Huisman

NURSERY- Shannon Rodger & Jayda Pytleski

VAN DRIVER: Dale Klarenbeek                                 

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Women’s Ministry

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Women’s Ministry

SOUND SYSTEM- Brad Rypkema

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Laurine Gerritsen

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Shannon Rodger

*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 7-26-26                                                                                                                      

                                 Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                      YTD Budget

General Fund:         $6,390.38                             $261,096.09                          $407,225.02

Benevolent Fund:  $335.00                                 $146,233.63                          $114,689.13

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 8-2-26:

MONDAY 8-3-26:

TUESDAY 8-4-26:

7pm Faith Circle (Martha Room)

WEDNESDAY 8-5-26:

THURSDAY 8-6-26:    

FRIDAY 8-7-26:   

8am Men’s Bible Study (Martha Room)

SATURDAY 8-8-26:    

SUNDAY 8-9-26: 

10:45am Mission meeting (Martha Room)

8/2/2026                                        Sanctification                                       2 Peter 1:1-8

Intro: Review of Justification 

Q #86 Since we have been delivered from our misery by grace alone through Christ, without any merit of our own, why must we yet do good works?

A #86 Because Christ, having redeemed us by his blood, also renews us by his Holy Spirit to be his image, so that with our whole life we may show ourselves thankful to God for his benefits, and he may be praised by us. Further, that we ourselves may be assured of our faith by its fruits, and that by our godly walk of life we may win our neighbors for Christ.

2 Peter 1:1-8 

1. Simon Peter, a Servant and apostle of Jesus Christ. (Vs 1)
1. Mistakes
1. Rebuking Jesus (Called Satan), Transfiguration, Denying Jesus 

1. God doesn’t give up on Peter
1. Resurrected Jesus appears to Peter, Pentecost (3000), Apostle (2 Letters)

1. Letter Written to Christians (Vs 2)
1. Those who are Justified through faith in Christ.

1. Sanctification Vs.3-8

Sanctification is a lifelong process by which God makes us more like Jesus. (Rom. 8:29)

1. Filled with the Holy Spirit (Vs 3)
1. Divine power to live a Godly life (ability to do all that God has called you to do.)

1. Eternal Dynamic Relationship with God.
1. Given new heart, made alive, capacity to grow.
2. Difference between knowing God and knowing about God.

1. Active Participation
1. Abiding with Jesus (John 15)
1. Intimate knowledge of God’s Word
2. Surrounded by God’s People
3. Consistently in God’s Presence (Prayer and Worship)
4. Mortified by my Sin
1. Along with the Holy Spirit, drive out sin from my life.
5. Recognized evidence of fruit and supplement growth
1. Thankfulness to God
6. Seek out ways to Serve others for God’s glory.