Announcements for 8-3-25

Our prayer concerns….                                                                                                  

Betty Vanden Heuvel                                                                                     

Rod Grooters                                                                                       Eldora Krull

Alice Feikema                                                                 

JoAnn Douglas

Karen Flier                                                                     

Twilla Hoekstra 

Merlin Groen                                                                 

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)

Ron & Cathy Birkeland                                                               

Todd Altman (Jack & Esther Altman’s son)           

Kathy Van Olst                                                                     

Dannelle Gerdes (Scott Hunt’s sister-chemo treatments)    

Janice Den Besten                                                                         

Doris Iwen (Lance Iwen’s mom)   

Russ Carver (Rachelle Johnsen’s dad)                                           Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)    

Bill Saeger (Jackie Groen’s brother) 

Birthday & Anniversary List (if you’d like a copy, please see church office)

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

Pearl Folkens                       Wilma DeRoo                         JoEllen Sorgdrager  

Ruth Van Aartsen               Joyce Mellema                         Darlene Brinkhuis

Eldora Krull                          Harriet Hoff                                      

Addresses available upon request at church office

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.

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

**Bulletin announcements are due on Thursdays at 9am. Thanks**

Church and local happenings:

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 August 3, 2025 at 9:30am 

Prelude

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Children’s Message

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

Hymn: “Tell Me The Old Old Story” #424, v. 1-3

Congregational Prayer

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

(offering plates will be passed)

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Revelation 21: 1-8

Sermon: New Heaven and New Earth

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: “To God Be The Glory” #66 v.1-3

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “To God Be The Glory” Chorus

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

 Serving us today 8-3-25

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Audra Klinkenborg S) Conrad & Audrey DeNoble (SE) Jeff & Laureen Schram

NURSERY- Elliet Kelderman & Jersie Klarenbeek 

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Laurine Gerritsen & Char LaFrenz

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Steve & Jessica Harman

SOUND SYSTEM- Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Brett Dieren

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kiya Griesse

VAN DRIVER- Paul Van Wyhe

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

 Serving us next week 8-10-25

DOOR GREETERS-(N) Scott & Amy Sieperda (S) Evan & Kristi Metzger (SE) Steve & Debbie Crane

NURSERY- Wendy & Caitlin Huisman

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Women’s Ministry (muffins)

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Women’s Ministry

SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen 

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Caitlin Huisman

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kiya Griesse

VAN DRIVER- Paul Van Wyhe

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

ELDERS

Chris Wright, Clerk-2023-25

Sharon Postma, VP-2023-25

Nate Schulte -2024-26

Randy Bosch-2024-26

Joel Vis- 2025-27

Rodney Vanden Top- 2025-27

DEACONS

Rob Van Hofwegen, Property Chair-2023-25

Justin Groen -2023-25 

Mark Boender-2023-25

Shawn Van Wyhe, Benevolent Treas. -2024-26

Jordan Menning, Chair of Deacons -2024-26

Evan Metzger, General Treas./ Personnel chair-2024-26

Kade Griesse, Clerk of Deacons- 2025-27

Brad Rypkema-2025-27

Jerry Mulder- 2025-27

FINANCIALS as of 7-27-25                                                                                                                                   Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                     YTD Budget

General Fund:                          Financials will be available in next Sunday’s bulletin. 

Benevolent Fund:  

                                       *Online donations are now added to designated funds*    

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 8-3-25:

MONDAY 8-4-25:

TUESDAY 8-5-25: 

7pm Faith Circle (Martha Room)

WEDNESDAY 8-6-25:

8:30am Staff Meeting (Martha Room)

THURSDAY 8-7-25: 

FRIDAY 8-8-25:   

8am Men’s Bible Study (Martha Room)

SATURDAY 8-9-25: 

SUNDAY 8-10-25:

9am Evangelism committee meeting (Connections Room)