Announcements for 10-10-21

Projectors: The south projector is broken.  Until it is fixed, please find printed lyrics in the bulletin stand at the south sanctuary entrance.  Thank you for your understanding!

Testimonies needed: Is God nudging you to share your testimony?  We would love to hear your story!  We are looking for people to share their testimony at a night of worship in January.  Please contact Valerie Lenderink for more information: frcmusic@premieronline.net or call or text 314-637-8383.

     COFFEE BREAK: We are still in need of a few more volunteers for coffee break. The signup sheet will be on the common ground/ coffee break welcome center. All cookies and juice are provided, all you have to do is serve it after church. So please consider signing up. Questions let me know. Thanks, Jammie    frchurch@premieronline.net or 712-472-3729

*Girls League will be selling individually wrapped cinnamon rolls and serving coffee today the 10^th of October at common ground and coffee break!*

It’s Operation Christmas Child time once again…and Back-to-School Sales are in full swing! It’s a great time to stock up on items for our OCC Packing Party on November 10^th.  Please visit the information table in the gathering space where you will find a supply sign-up. Items are requested to be at church no later than Sunday, October 31^st. Please also prayerfully consider packing a shoebox (or two!) on your own. Shoeboxes are available for you to use. Thank you for your support!

Thank you: to everyone who donated their gently used Christian Literature in the past weeks. Most of the donations were Bibles, Bible Study books, daily devotionals, books and Sunday School materials. 39 boxes of material were taken to the drop off site at the Sioux Center First Reformed Church. All of the material collected in Sioux Center was taken to the International Christian Literature Distributors in Minneapolis over the Labor Day weekend. ICLD, which is run completely by volunteers, will send our donations throughout the world to spread God’s word. There is a collection box under the south coat rack for any donations you may have during the year. We encourage you to drop off your old “Words of Hope” in the box when you receive a new one. The list of items that can be used is posted above the box. 

*Also due to the lack of staff. The International Christian Literature distributers will not be accepting any more donations for the next year for sure. See the October Bridge for more information. Thank you for all your donations over the past years!

We are looking for things to do:  If you are in need of some assistance raking leaves, watering flowers, walking a dog, stuffing envelopes, vacuuming etc…. Please consider the My Day group with Hope Haven. They are looking for things to keep them busy and would love to volunteer their time. Please contact the church office and we will get you in contact with them. 712-472-3729 or frchurch@premieronline.net. Thanks

*The October 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**

Church Office Hours:  Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-1pm and Friday from 9-12

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

Attention all women of First Reformed Church:  In your mailbox or on our website under the ministries section under the Womens Ministry is a list of committee choices and a brief description that we need volunteers to help with. Please take time to prayerfully consider filling out this form.  Let’s put our gifts and talents in motion.  Please share your time and enjoy the fellowship of serving on a committee.

Please review and select your top three committees below. Please return to Nicole Gerleman by November 7, 2021.

Praises to God for…

His sovereignty     His presence        His sacrifice          His love

Please continue to pray for: 

Pam Foster                                                                                              

Marilyn Kuyper (Ethanie Pulscher’s aunt)   

Doris Calkins                                                                                             

Veryl Blue (Anita Dieren’s dad)

Wayne Grooters                                                                                      

Gary Hermanson (Nikki Van Beek’s dad)    

Curt Wynia                                                                                                

Gail Hartter (Eric Hartter’s mom)

Tina Carenza (Chelsea Hunt’s mom)                                                    

Lora Puttman (Kellie Menning’s mom)

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)                              

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

Butch Blum (Art & Roberta Flier’s son-in-law)                                  

Bob & Arlene Sterler (Robbie Korthal’s parents)  

Curt Smook (Kay Wynia’s dad)                                                            

Karen DeNoble (Dave DeNoble’s mom)

Lorelei Reynolds (Laureen Schram’s sister)                                       

The Oaks Club

October 21 @ 2pm

Leaf Peeping & Coffee

Contact Amy Ryals for more information

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 MORNING WORSHIP 
 October 10, 2021 at 9:30am

WE APPROACH GOD

Prelude: Graves into Gardens

Welcome /Announcements/Prayer

Ministry of Music: Handbells

Praise Service:

Lord I Lift Your Name on High

Forever Reign

Revelation Song

Baptism

Congregational Prayer

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Children’s Message

Message: Worship Gathers

Scripture Reading: Psalm 81

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: All Hail the Power of Jesus Name

Benediction

Sending Chorus: God is So Good

 Serving us this week 10-10-21

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Handbells

NURSERY- Jamie Vande Weerd

COMMON GROUND- Girls League

COFFEE BREAK- Girls League

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Jen Kock

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER- Lisa Vande Stowe

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Heather Springer

SOUND SYSTEM – Curt Dieren

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Olivia Lyman

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kathy Moser

*THE LOOSE OFFERING – General Fund

Serving us Next week 10-17-21 

MINISTRY OF MUSIC:  Band/ Olivia Lyman

NURSERY- Heather and Anika Springer

COMMON GROUND- Edie Korthals and Glenda Hellenga

COFFEE BREAK- Randy and Cindy Bosch

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Susan Van Wyhe

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER- Paul Van Whye

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Jennifer Lincecum

SOUND SYSTEM – Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING – Matt Kock

PROCLAIM PRESENTER – Lincoln Kock

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Brian Hellenga

*THE LOOSE OFFERING –Benevolent Fund

Sunday School 

Last Year’s Attendance:  84                                  Last Week’s Attendance: 116

Last Year’s Offering: $237.00                             Last Week’s Offering: $102.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 10-10-21:

Sunday School Lesson: Session 4; Jesus Taught about Possessions / Jesus Teaches about Treasures

10:30 Parent Class

MONDAY 10-11-21: 

11:30 Quarterback club

TUESDAY 10-12-21:

WEDNESDAY 10-13-21:

9:30am Joy Circle

2:30-5 Club 512

5-6:30pm Midweek Meal: Everyone is invited to attend

6:30 JRCYF

6:30 Girls League

8pm Guys Night

THURSDAY 10-14-21: 

7pm Peace Circle

FRIDAY 10-15-21:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 10-16-21: 

SUNDAY 10-17-21: 

Sunday School Lesson: Session 5; The Good Shephard

Looking Ahead:

October 26:      Consistory Meeting 

October 31:      5th Sunday Service 7pm

November 11:  Operation Christmas Child Packing Party 5pm