Announcements for 9-29-24

~Nomination Ballots: It’s that time of year as we choose our deacons and elders to serve our church. Nomination letter and ballots are in your church mailbox. Ballots are due back by October 6^th. Please place them in the box marked ballots across from the mailboxes. Please, prayerfully consider your nominations!

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. 

~AREA MEN'S EVENT:   Men and Young Men, Save the Date of Thursday, November 7 for the Mendistry Area Men's Event at the Maurice Orange City High School Gym.

MOC-FV girls basketball coach, Chris Yaw, will be sharing his story of heartache and hope when his High School daughter was diagnosed with leukemia.  He will be asking the question, "How Deep Is Your Bench?"  More information will be coming.

~Please mark your calendars for "An Evening of Praise" on Saturday, October 5.  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 Ensemble Royale and The Klaasens.  A freewill offering will be taken for BLI.  Please invite your friends and family to "An Evening of Praise."  Everyone is welcome!

Join the Hope Haven My Day group on Tuesday, October 1^st & 15^th at the Atlas Ministry Center in Rock Rapids, IA from 9-11am as we will be serving coffee and pastries and playing bingo. Come and play and win a prize as well. All are welcome to come!

 “Seek the LORD while you can find Him. Call on Him now while He is near.”- Isaiah 55:6

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)                                                       Nancy Aaker (Shari Kastein’s mom)

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)                               

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       

REMINDER of CARE ELDER MEETING tomorrow night @ 6:30 in Elijah Room

~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 October 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

Church & Local Happenings

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 September 29, 2024 at 9:30am 

Prelude: “Holy Spirit Come”

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Mission Minute: Atlas Director, Dustin Roger

Children’s Message

Praise Service: 

“Good God Almighty”

“10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Hymn: “Gratitude”

(offering plates will be passed)

“Doxology” #625

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Revelation 1: 9-22

Sermon: “Vision of the Risen Christ”

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Song: “Christ The Lord Is Risen Today”

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “Christ The Lord Is Risen Today” 

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

Mission statement: “TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS

Serving us this 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- Dwayne Postma         

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 Van Hofwegen

VAN DRIVER- Shawn Van Wyhe

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

 Serving us next week 10-6-24

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Laurine Gerritsen (S) Jarod & Emily DeBey (SE) Garrett & Carly Sayler

NURSERY- Kayla Van Wyhe & Rhya Kelderman

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Todd & Stacy Dieren

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Ruben & Jean Fick

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Geneva Grooters        

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Glenda Hellenga           

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Lindsey Anderson          

SOUND SYSTEM- Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Eric Arnold

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Caitlin Huisman

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- April DeWit

VAN DRIVER- Mike Klarenbeek

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

                                                  FINANCIALS as of 9-22-24

                                     Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                    YTD Budget

General Fund:            $18,474.19                         $411,609.28                        $650,446.00

Benevolent Fund:      $460.00                               $132,166.90                        $148,473.60                                 

Online Donations:     $885.60                               $39,587.31            

Sunday School 9-22-24

                              Last Year’s Attendance: 106                                Last Week’s Attendance: 113

                              Last Year’s Offering: $77.00                               Last Week’s Offering: $147.25

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 9-29-24: 

11am Reformed Tradition Sunday School class (sanctuary)

7pm Come Matter Here Bible Study (Connections Room)

MONDAY 9-30-24:

12pm Quarterback Club

6:30pm Care Elder Meeting (Elijah Room)

TUESDAY 10-1-24: 

11am Oaks Club outing

5:45pm Cookie Club (kitchen)

WEDNESDAY 10-2-24:

9-11am Mom Co. (fellowship hall)

2:30-5pm Club 512

5-6:15pm Midweek Meal (Chili soup)

6pm Can of Worms Bible Study (Elijah Room)

6:15pm Jr. RCYF

8pm Sr. RCYF

THURSDAY 10-3-24: 

FRIDAY 10-4-24:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 10-5-24: 

SUNDAY 10-6-24:

*Elder and Deacon nomination forms are due back*

Children and Worship Begins

Communion Sunday

11am Reformed Tradition Sunday School class (sanctuary)

7pm Come Matter Here Bible Study (Connections Room)

9/29/2024             Vision of the Risen Christ                                   Revelation 1:9-20

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

What is happening in the Passage?   John sees a vision of Lampstands, the glorified Son of Man, Sword coming out of his mouth, stars in his right hand, commanding John to write down what he sees.   

1. Vision

1. 7 Golden Lampstands = 7 Churches
1. Lampstand:
1. Tabernacle lampstand- Exodus 25
2. The purpose of the lampstand was to give light. (Matt. 15:5)

1. Notice: 7 lamps per lampstand. (Picture of the church)

1. Someone like the Son of Man
1. John recognized Jesus, but he was transformed.
1. Biggest Loser.

1. Among the 7 Lampstands (Matt 28)

1. Description
1. Robe with Golden Sash (Dan. 10)
2. Hair white as wool, Eyes like fire (Dan. 7)
3. Feet like burning bronze. (Dan. 10)

1. Holding 7 Stars in his right hand
1. The messages for the churches come from Jesus.

1. Sword coming out of his Mouth (Heb. 4:12)
1. God’s word defines right from wrong, judges thoughts and attitude of the heart. 

1. John Faints

1. Jesus Comforts John 
1. Places right hand on John (Do not be afraid.)

1. Reminds John who he is.

1. Instructs John what to do.
1. Write what you have seen. (Letters to the 7 churches)
1. What is Now.

1. What will take place later.