Announcements for 1-2-21

THANK YOU to the Christmas carolers who stopped at our house and provided wonderful music before Christmas.  We also enjoyed the Christmas sugar cookies.  Thank you all so much.  You were a blessing. Bob and Karen Reemts 

ADULT CHOIR: We will not have practice Sunday, Dec 26 or Sunday, Jan 2.  Meet again on Jan 9^th.  Thank you!

MEMBERSHIP RETREAT:  If you are interested in learning more about the First Reformed Church and/or wanting to join by Profession of Faith, we are hosting a membership retreat on Sunday January 23, noon-4pm.  Please contact Cheryl Van Beek (712-470-0278 or frccheryl@premieronline.net) for more information or to reserve your spot.

~We are looking for a few more people to pray with our Sunday School teachers during Cherub Choir. If you are interested, please contact Amy Schulte (712.470.4883 or frcamy@premieronline.net). Thank you

"Due to various physical circumstances, the NW Iowa Bible League board has vacant positions.  Will you make this a matter of prayer?  If the Lord places the matter on your heart and you are willing to consider filling a vacancy, please contact Esther at 507.350.9670 or dbesther@tcaexpress.net."

*The January Bridge is now available in the holder next to the mailboxes*

    ~~ We will not be putting the Focus on the Family brochure in the mailboxes anymore. If you would like a copy, you can pick one up in the holder next to the mailboxes. Thanks 

*Children’s Bulletins are now available by the regular bulletins each week. The bulletin goes according to the scripture for the week and there will be one for 3+ and one for 7+. 

~Sunday’s bulletin will now be available via your phone. Just scan the QR code on the bulletin stands or the welcome center.

         *Offering will be collected in the back of the church until further notice                                                        

**Please Call Church Office to reserve Meeting Rooms**

*Bulletin announcement deadline is now Thursdays at 11am, call, email or drop off at the church office *

               Looking Ahead Sunday School & Midweek Information and Dates:

~December 26: No Sunday School

~December 29: No Club 512

~January 2: No Sunday School * no cherub choir during worship*

~January 5: No Club 512

 ~January 9: Cherub Choir will sing during worship & Sunday School resumes

~January 12: Club 512 resumes

We thank God for new things: a new year, new hope in Christ & new mercies!

                                (Romans 15:13 & Lamentations 3:22-23)

Please PRAY for:           

Doris Calkins                                                                                                          

Veryl Blue (Anita Dieren’s dad)                                                        

Kathy Van Olst (healing after broken femur)      

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

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)

Gail Hartter (Eric Hartter’s mom)                                                    

Gary Hermanson (Nikki Van Beek’s dad)

Elton Hilbrands (Lucille Smit’s son) brain cancer                           

Curt Smook (Kay Wynia’s dad)

Bob & Arlene Sterler (Robbie Korthal’s parents)                          

Lorelei Reynolds (Laureen Schram’s sister)

Pam Foster (Huntington’s Disease)                                                 

Marilyn Kuyper (Ethanie Pulscher’s aunt)      

Terry Gregory (Amy Ryals’ step mom) breast cancer                        

Grief Share & Care Coffee

January 11^th @ 2pm (Room #345)

           -this is casual gathering where anyone who is experiencing grief is welcome 

                              (this will repeat every 2^nd Tuesday of the month @ 2pm)

OAKS’ CLUB GATHERING

(Bring a senior friend or two day)

January 20^th @ 2pm in the Fellowship Hall

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE
 January 2, 2022 at 9:30am

Prelude: I Could Sing of Your Love Forever

Welcome /Announcements/Prayer

WE APPROACH GOD

Praise Service:

Build Your Kingdom Here

Reckless Love

In Christ Alone

Congregational prayer

(No Children & Worship today)

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Sermon: “Celebrating God’s Faithfulness”

Scripture: Lamentations 3: 21-24

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Benediction

Sending Chorus: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

(No Sunday School)

Serving us today 1-2-22

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- 

NURSERY- Jamie Vande Weerd

COMMON GROUND- Darsha Tuenge & Amy Hartter

COFFEE BREAK- Dwayne & Sharon Postma

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- John Metzger

CHILDREN & WORSHIP: Leader: No Children in Worship  Greeter: 

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER- No Sunday School

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- No Sunday School

SOUND SYSTEM – Curt Dieren

VIDEO TAPING- Randy Bosch

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Jaina Groen

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kathy Moser

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

Serving us next week 1-9-22 

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Cherub Choir

NURSERY- Makayla Klarenbeek and Avery Harmen

COMMON GROUND- Girls League

COFFEE BREAK- Girls League

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Barb Folkens

CHILDREN & WORSHIP- Brenda Van Hofwegen Helper: Jayda Pytleski

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER- Paul Van Wyhe

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Brenda Van Hofwegen

SOUND SYSTEM – Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING – Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER – Kadence Boender

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Brian Hellinga

*THE LOOSE OFFERING – General Fund

FINANCIALS

                                   Sunday 12-26-21           YTD Offerings                  YTD Budget

General Fund:            $ 24,112.98                   $ 413,986.57                      $394,793.49

Benevolent Fund:     $295.00                          $199,030.64                       $181,175.80

Building Fund:           $3,900.00                       $89,211.61                          $83,599.88

Sunday School 

Last Year’s Attendance: NA                                   Last Week’s Attendance: NA

Last Year’s Offering: NA                                        Last Week’s Offering: NA

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 1-2-22:

Sunday School Lesson: No Sunday School

MONDAY 1-3-22: 

TUESDAY 1-4-22:

WEDNESDAY 1-5-22:

No Club 512

5-7pm Sr. RCYF Soup Supper

THURSDAY 1-6-22:

FRIDAY 1-7-22:   

SATURDAY 1-8-22: 

SUNDAY 1-9-22:  

Sunday School Resumes

Sunday School Lesson: Unit 26, Session 2 Jesus Was Questioned

Looking Ahead:

January 9: Sunday School resumes

January 12: Club 512 resumes