Announcements for 9-17-23 

Capital Improvement plan: If you are interested, the deacons have put together a letter outlining the designations of the Memorial Money that has been donated to the church. Copies will be at the Welcome Center. Thanks

Nomination Ballots: It’s that time of year as we choose our deacons and elders to serve our church. So be watching your mailboxes for nomination ballots. Please prayerfully consider your nominations!

*Do you enjoy listening to inspirational Christian music?  If so, please mark your calendars for "An Evening of Praise" on October 6.  Bible League International (BLI) Ambassadors are sponsoring a music concert at the B. J. Haan Auditorium at Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa beginning at 7 p.m.   The groups that will be performing are Four for Him, the Klaasens, and Ensemble Royale.   There will also be a featured six-handed piano arrangement performed by Trio BDT.  A free will offering will be taken for BLI.  This year BLI is celebrating its 85th anniversary.  Every $5.00 raised will cover the cost of putting a Bible written in a language that they can understand in the hands of people around the world.  Please invite your friends and family to "An Evening of Praise."  Everyone is welcome!

Fish Boil Dinner: Peace Lutheran Church, 902 S Carroll St. Rock Rapids, IA. Sunday, September 24, 2023 11:30-12:30pm. Free will offering for Orphan Grain Train.  Everyone welcome.

Club 512 Volunteers for 9-20-23

Games:        1^st & 2^nd                                       3^rd&4^th                                                    5^th&6^th 

                Maddie VanDerWeerd             Ephraim Hoefert                                 Reece Vander Zee

                 Avery Harman                             Aston Van Beek                                   Trevor Dieren

                 Maddie Huisman                        Liam Vander Zee                                 Gabe Schulte

Snacks:  Rachel Eckenrod                     Meal Helpers:   Tracy Arnold, Glenda Hellenga, Audra Klinkenborg, 

                  Bonnie Nail                                                                        Randy Bosch, Kay Wynia & ReNae Leuthold

Nursing Home Chaperone:  Steve Crane

“May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge

 of God and Jesus our Lord.”- 2 Peter 1:2

Please pray for…                                                                                               

Makayla Klarenbeek                                                                           

Betty Vanden Heuvel                         

Judy Netten (knee)                                                                              

Janice Den Besten                                                                               

Karen Flier                                                                                             

JoAnn Douglas    

Todd Altman (Jack & Esther Altman’s son)                                     

Eldora Krull

Steve Bergeson (Kristi Kahl’s brother-in-law)                                  

Hyman & Arietta Beyenhof                                                               

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

Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)

Lorelei Reynolds (Laureen Schram’s sister)                                      

Bonnie Wilson (Blair Wilson’s mom)

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)                              

Sheila Haspels

Roger Van Maanen (Heather Van Wyhe’s dad)                             

Sandra Smith (Laurie David’s mom) cancer     

Karen DeNoble (Dave DeNoble’s mom)                                           

Bob Sterler (Robbie Korthal’s dad)    

Doris Iwen (Lance Iwen’s mom)                                                       

Nancy Aaker (Shari Kastein’s mom)

Debra Acreman (Rachelle Johnsen’s aunt) cancer                        

Nancy Bosma (Mary Klinkenborg’s sister)    

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

Edna Jongerius                                                                                    Doris Calkins

Ruth Van Aartsen                                                                                Wilma DeRoo                                                     

Lucille Smit                                                                                           Pam Foster

Hermina Gerritsen                                                                              Joyce Mellema     

Harriet Hoff                                                                                          JoEllen Sorgdrager

Pearl Folkens                                                                                        Lloyd Hoefert       

Addresses available upon request at church office                                                                   

The September Bridge is now available in the clear boxes next to the mailboxes. 

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
 September 17, 2023 at 9:30am

Prelude: Shout To The Lord

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Commission Volunteers- Amy Schulte

Children’s Message

Praise Service:

You Are Holy (Prince Of Peace)

Mighty To Save

Hymn Of Heaven

Congregational Prayer

WE HEAR GODS WORD

Scripture: Romans 10: 9-15

Message: Reaching your Neighbor for Christ

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Song: They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love

Benediction

Sending Chorus: They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love

             *6^th Grade and below may exit for Sunday School*

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

 Serving us this week 9-17-23

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Jared & Emily DeBey (S) Mike & Erica Groen (SE) JD & Lesa Hommes

NURSERY- Heather & Anika Springer

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Scott & Amy Sieperda

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Edie Korthals & Glenda Hellenga

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Pastor Steve                    

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- Pastor Steve

SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING- Breyden Dieren

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Tanner Lincecum

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kristi Metzger

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER:  Linda De Boer

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES: Brenda Van Hofwegen

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR: Josie Moser

VAN DRIVER: Dale Klarenbeek

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

 Serving us next week 9-24-23 

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Shawn & Heather Van Wyhe (S) Jerry & Kerry Mulder (SE)

NURSERY- Jordan Menning Family

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Lincecum Family

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Heath & Wendy Huisman

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Pastor Steve                 

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- 

SOUND SYSTEM- Keith Van Beek

VIDEO TAPING- Brad Rypkema

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Aubree Boender

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Brenda Van Hofwegen

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER: Geneva Grooters

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES: Linda De Boer

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR: Ashley Rypkema

VAN DRIVER: Mike Klarenbeek

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 9-17-23:

Sunday School Lesson: Session 1: People Welcomed Jesus as King/ The Celebrated Prophet

10:45am “Can of Worms” Bible Study (Sanctuary)

6pm “Good Boundaries and Goodbyes” Bible Study

6pm Ukraine Prayer Night (Jeschke Fine Arts Center, USF)

MONDAY 9-18-23:

12pm Quarterback Club

7pm Women’s Bible Study (Connections Room)

7pm Circle of Kindness

TUESDAY 9-19-23: 

5:30pm West Sioux Classis Mtg (Winnebago, NE)

6:30pm Grace Circle

WEDNESDAY 9-20-23:

6am Men’s Bible Study (rm 345)

9-11am MOPS

2:30pm Club 512

5-6:15 Midweek Meal

6:00pm Youth Praise Team practice

6:30pm Jr. RCYF

8:00pm Sr.RCYF

THURSDAY 9-21-23:

FRIDAY 9-22-23:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 9-23-23:

SUNDAY 9-24-23: 

Sunday School lesson: Session 2: Leaders Wanted to Trick Jesus/ The Proactive Prophet