Announcements for 9-22-24

~Join us Wednesday, October 2, 2024 @ 6:30pm at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, 300 E Iowa Ave., George, IA. For a community event titled “Finding Hope in the Storm” by nationwide inspirational speaker, Deb Hadley, delivers a message of hope and healing. She has endured many hardships through grief but strives to find a purpose and meaning in her suffering. She is the founder of KT Humble hearts. Learn more about her at kthumblehearts.org or debhadley.com. 

We will not be starting adult choir until Oct 6. We will meet in the David Room and have a nursery during Sunday School if we have a need for it.  Thank you!

“Are you Decluttering this fall? 

The church nursery is looking for gently used wooden blocks, baby dolls and accessories, farm animals, and magna-tiles.

If you’re looking to move any of these items out of your home and would like to donate them to the nursery, please drop them off in marked bags/boxes near the coat racks by the elevator by Sept 29th. Thank you!”

~See Kayla VanWyhe with any questions.

“The LORD doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the lord looks at the heart.”- 1 Samuel 16:7b

Our prayer concerns….

Liesel Bouwman (continued healing for infection)                    Marilyn Mammenga (healing for leg fractures)

Loren Dengler                                                                  Kathy Van Olst 

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                                                                                       Betty Vanden Heuvel

Esther Altman                                                                          Judy Netten                                                                                   Merlin Groen                                                                  Eldora Krull

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

JoAnn Douglas                                                                     Russ Carver (Rachelle Johnsen’s dad)                   

Bill Saeger (Jackie Groen’s brother) can                                     Janice Den Besten

Doris Iwen (Lance Iwen’s mom)                                                       Dale Bryngelson (Pam’s husband) 

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

Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)                      Marv Faber (Gordy’s brother)

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)

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

Pearl Folkens                                                                       Wilma DeRoo                                     Loren Dengler

Ruth Van Aartsen                                                                 Joyce Mellema                                  Lucille Smit                    

Eldora Krull                                                                         Edna Jongerius                                 Harriet Hoff

Doris Calkins                                                                           JoEllen Sorgdrager                                 Darlene Brinkhuis

Addresses available upon request at church office       

~The Oaks’ Club Outing (Seniors) - September 24^th (11-3)

Lunch at The Grain House in Hull followed by a visit to the shop at Pumpkins on Garfield

Church Happenings

~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 September 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 need to be to the office by Thursday morning at 9am for the Sunday bulletin

Club 512 Volunteers for 9-25-24

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

                              Leo Groen                              Maddie Van Der Weerd                        Ephraim Hoefert

                           Kari Huygens                                   Kelsey Van’t Hul                                Aubree Benz

                      Ashlyn Timmerman                            Ellea Pulscher                                    Ellie Hoefert

Club 512 Snack helpers:  Peggy Metzger & Doris Schniederman

Midweek Meal Helpers:   Tracy Arnold, Glenda Hellenga, Audra Klinkenborg, Amy Sieperda, Linda DeBoer 

                                                                                                                  & Kay Wynia                                 

Nursing Home Chaperone:  N/A

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 September 22, 2024 at 9:30am 

Prelude: “Stronger”

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Mission Minute: “Moms in Prayer" & OCC

Praise Service: 

“Battle Belongs”

“How Great Is Our God”

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Hymn: “The Lion And The Lamb”

(offering plates will be passed)

“Doxology” #625

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Revelation 1: 4-8

Sermon: “Greeting of a Letter”

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Song: “Ancient Words”

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “Ancient Words” 

(6^th Grade and below may be excused for Sunday School)

Mission statement: “TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS

Serving us today 9-22-24

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Mike & Erica Groen (S) Richard & Margie Rietsma (SE) Heath & Wendy Huisman

NURSERY- Nathan & Ashley Kruse

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Colin & Rachelle Johnsen                      

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Wendy Huisman

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Jen Kock          

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Kerry Mulder           

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Tara Bouwman            

SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING- Brad Rypkema

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Aubree Boender

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Nicole Larson

VAN DRIVER- Lucas Bouwman

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Serving us next week 9-29-24 

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Mark & Katie Boender (S) Jerry & Kerry Mulder (SE) JD & Lesa Hommes

NURSERY- Alexis & Emory Lincecum

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Laurine Gerritsen

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Pytleski Family

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Geneva Grooters        

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Linda DeBoer           

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Danielle Hrdlicka          

SOUND SYSTEM- Dustin Bosch

VIDEO TAPING- Randy Bosch

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Brett Dieren

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Brenda VanHofwegen

VAN DRIVER- Shawn Van Wyhe

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

                                                     FINANCIALS as of 9-15-24

                                     Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                    YTD Budget

General Fund:            $9,167.82                            $393,135.09                        $633,329.00

Benevolent Fund:      $6,547.00                           $131,706.90                        $144,566.40                                 

Online Donations:     $1,185.00                            $38,701.71            

Sunday School 9-15-24

                              Last Year’s Attendance: 102                                Last Week’s Attendance: 106

                              Last Year’s Offering: $39.25                               Last Week’s Offering: $59.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 9-22-24: 

11am Reformed Tradition Sunday School class (sanctuary)

12-3pm Membership Retreat (Pastor Steve’s House)

7pm Mission Committee Meeting

7pm Come Matter Here Bible Study (Connections Room)

MONDAY 9-23-24:

12pm Quarterback Club

5pm Cookie Club (kitchen)

TUESDAY 9-24-24: 

11am Oaks Club outing

WEDNESDAY 9-25-24:

8:30am Staff Meeting

2:30-5pm Club 512

5-6:15pm Midweek Meal (Pork burgers)

6:30pm Jr. RCYF

8pm Sr. RCYF

THURSDAY 9-26-24: 

FRIDAY 9-27-24:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 9-28-24: 

9:30-11am Operation Christmas Child Project Leaders Workshop

SUNDAY 9-29-24:

11am Reformed Tradition Sunday School class (sanctuary)

7pm Come Matter Here Bible Study (Connections Room)

9/22/2024             Revelation of Jesus Christ                                  Revelation 1:4-8

Intro: Purpose and Themes of Revelation (Revelation of Jesus Christ)

Purpose: Encourage the Church to Fulfill the Great Commission until Christ’s return

1. Addressed to 7 Churches
1. Local Churches: Practical, not just futuristic

1. Universal Church: All places, All Times

1. Reminds and teaches us about God
1. Grace and Peace

1. Eternal Father: Who is, and who was, and who is to come
1. Always Present, Never Absent (Trials, Pain, Loneliness, etc.)
2. God of the Old Testament is the God of the New Testament.

1. Holy Spirit: 7 Spirits before the Throne
1. Fully God, fully with us, and Intercedes for us.

1. Jesus Christ:
1. Faithful witness: Reliable, Truthful, Consistent (Image of the invisible God)
2. First Born of the Dead: Resurrection and New Life
3. Ruler of the Kings of the earth: Sovereignty, now and in the future.

1. Our Relationship to with Jesus
1. Jesus Loves You!  (Romans 5:8)

1. Freed us from our Sins.

1. We are now His People: Kingdom (1 Peter 2:9)
1. Who serve God (Priest)

1. Savior:  
1. He is Coming and there will be a Judgement

God says I am the…

1. Alpha and Omega

2. Who is, and who was, and who is to come.

3. Almighty