Announcements for 9-8-24

~If you are interested in membership at First Reformed Church or just want to know more about us, we are hosting a Membership Retreat on September 22 at Noon.  We will meet at Pastor Steve and Kayla’s home, enjoy a meal, and learn together about what membership is all about.  Contact Cheryl Van Beek, 470-0278 or frccheryl@premieronline.net for more information.

A NEW CLASS IS STARTING IN ROCK RAPIDS, IOWA

BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) will be starting a new ladies evening class.  The class will meet in the ATLAS fellowship room at 113 First Avenue at 7 PM on Monday evenings starting September 9.  You can register at mybsf.org where you will find the option of attending this new class.  If you have any questions, you can contact Carole Bosch at 402-981-5019 or at gmabosch49@gmail.com.   

About BSF -

Our mission is global, in-depth Bible studies producing passionate commitment to Christ, His word and His Church.  Our vision is to magnify God and mature His people.  Each year, Bible Study Fellowship groups focus on a different book or section of the Bible over 30 weekly sessions.  This years study will be on the book of Revelations.  Going chapter by chapter, verse by verse, allows members to better understand the text and gain a more thorough knowledge of, and relationship with, its Author – Almighty God.    

“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.

“Yes, give praise, O servants of the lord. Praise the name of the lord!”

Psalm 113:1

Our prayer concerns….

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 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.

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

~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 Cherl 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.

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 at Island Park
 September 8, 2024 at 10:30am 

Prelude: “The Lion And The Lamb”

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Children’s Message

Praise Service:

“Lead Me To The Cross”

“At The Cross (Love Ran Red)”

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Hymn: “What A Beautiful Name”

(offering plates will be passed)

Hymn: “Doxology” 

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6: 1-9

Sermon: Impress These Upon The Next Generation

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Song: “Because He Lives”

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “Because He Lives” 

Mission statement: “TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS

Serving us this week 9-8-24

DOOR GREETERS- (N) (S) (SE) 

NURSERY- 

COMMON GROUND (before worship)-                          Praise and Picnic

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- 

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- 

SOUND SYSTEM- Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- 

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- 

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Jean Fick

VAN DRIVER- 

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Serving us next week 9-15-24

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Nate & Amy Schulte (S) Brad & Ashley Rypkema (SE) Ben & Nicole Gerleman

NURSERY- Jen Lincecum & Elise Kahl

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Korey & Val Krull

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

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Paul Van Wyhe            

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Geneva Grooters           

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Ashley Rypkema            

SOUND SYSTEM- Curt Dieren

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Lincoln Kock

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kristi Metzger

VAN DRIVER- Paul VanWyhe

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

                                                     FINANCIALS as of 9-1-24

                                     Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                    YTD Budget

General Fund:             $11,337.82                        $378,160.27                        $599,095.00

Benevolent Fund:      $13,900.15                         $124,534.90                        $136,752.00                                 

Online Donations:     $1,485.30                            $36,581.11          

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 9-8-24: 

9am Evangelism committee meeting (connections room)

10:30am Praise and Picnic at Island Park 

MONDAY 9-9-24:

12pm Quarterback Club

TUESDAY 9-10-24: 

7pm Mom Co. at Night (fellowship hall)

WEDNESDAY 9-11-24:

8:30am Staff Meeting

9:30am Joy Circle (Rm 105)

6pm Youth Praise Team practice

7pm Praise Team practice

THURSDAY 9-12-24: 

6:30pm Peace Circle (Martha Room)

FRIDAY 9-13-24:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 9-14-24: 

SUNDAY 9-15-24:

10:45am Sunday School Begins

11am Reformed Tradition Sunday School class begins (sanctuary)

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