Announcements for 10-3-21

 Thank you:  "We would like to thank you for all your prayers and support for my mom, Lora Puttmann. We are rejoicing that her cancer is now in remission and she is recovering well from her surgery and treatment. We are so thankful for such a strong church community! Jordan & Kellie Menning family"

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!

   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 on Sunday the 10^th of October at common ground and coffee break!*

                     **We will begin an Adult Sunday School Class today October 3.  

Art of Parenting will run for 8 weeks. Paul and Susan VanWyhe will lead this class as we study “aiming your child’s heart toward God”.

** Library News from the Librarians: We have added some very intriguing, interesting, and entertaining books and moves for young and old. Come check out the library. We have noticed that some items are being taken without being checked out. Please fill the card out in the front of the book, or the back of the movie and leave the card in the designated box. Also, the following books and movies have not been returned for a long time. Please check your home to see if you have them.  Movies: The Princess and the Popstar, Puppies & Guppies, Abe & the Amazing Promise, God Made You Special.  Books: Richard Scarry’s Best Storybook, Forest Friends Help Each Other, October Baby, When We Were Young, The Hole In our Gospel, Evidence Not Seen, and Evolution Exposed.

**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, vaccuuming 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

Thank you, God, for our new Care Elders!

Gerald Postma

Rich & Denise Roskam

Kristi Metzger

Richard & Margie Reitsma

Wendy Huisman

Please continue to pray for: 

Scott Van Aartsen                                                                                  

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)

Pam Foster                                                                                               

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)                                       

Tina Carenza (Chelsea Hunt’s mom)

        *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 *

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 MORNING WORSHIP 
 October 3, 2021 at 9:30am

WE APPROACH GOD

Prelude: Graves into Gardens

Welcome /Announcements/Prayer

Ministry of Music: Cherub Choir

Praise Service:

Cornerstone

It is Well

Professions of Faith

Congregational Prayer

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Message: Sealing the Covenant: Worship Affirms

Scripture Reading: Exodus 24 & 1 Corinthians 11: 17-33

Communion

Trinity Song

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: Be Thou My Vision vs. 1-3

Benediction

Sending Chorus: Be Thou My Vision, verse 4

 Serving us today 10-3-21

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Cherub Choir

NURSERY- Garrett Hoefert Family

COMMON GROUND- Craig & Kay Wynia

COFFEE BREAK- Fred & Sharon Tilstra

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- John Metzger

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER- Lisa Vande Stowe

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Rachelle Johnsen

SOUND SYSTEM – Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Randy Bosch

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Jamie VandeWeerd

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Jody VandeWeerd

*THE LOOSE OFFERING – Benevolent Fund

Serving us Next Week 10-10-21  

MINISTRY OF MUSIC:  Handbells

NURSERY- Jamie VandeWeerd

COMMON GROUND- Girls League

COFFEE BREAK- Girls League

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Jen Kock

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER- Jen Kock

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

 Sunday School 

Last Year’s Attendance:  85                                  Last Week’s Attendance: 104

Last Year’s Offering: $88.25                                Last Week’s Offering: $70.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 10-3-21:

Sunday School Lesson: Session 3; Jesus Taught about Prayer

10:30 Parent Class

MONDAY 10-4-21: 

11:30 Quarterback club

TUESDAY 10-5-21:

2:15 Staff Mtg.

WEDNESDAY 10-6-21:

9-11 MOPS

2:30-5 Club 512

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

6:30 JRCYF

8pm SRCYF

THURSDAY 10-7-21: 

FRIDAY 10-8-21:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 10-9-21: 

SUNDAY 10-10-21: 

Children in worship begins

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

Looking Ahead:

October 13:      Girls League/ Guys Night Begins

October 26:      Consistory Meeting