Announcements & Bulletin for 8-16-2020

Services

Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m, Sunday evenings on Cable Channel 12 at 5:15 p.m & Live Streaming

by: Valerie Sneller

08/13/2020

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Prayers:

 

 

  • Pam Foster, Bob Dreke’s sister (coping with Huntington’s disease)
  • Tanner Lincecum (pray that Tanner’s shunt will continue to work effectively) 
  • Lambert Van Olst (is currently in remission with leukemia)  
  • Karen De Noble, David De Noble’s mother (has been diagnosed with cancer; please pray for comfort as Karen goes through chemotherapy treatments)
  • Thomas Bouwman, Tom & Sheryl Bouwman’s son (continues to make progress in physical therapy) 
  • Anita Dieren (continues to recover at home from heart surgery)
  • Bruce Hasche (had prostate surgery on May 20; now recovering at home)
  • Lyle Kahl (waiting with chemotherapy & working on regaining strength)
  • Greyson Austin (pray that Greyson’s medication, Humira, will continue to be effective for him)
  • Caden Wright (please pray for Caden to remain healthy as he returns to school)
  • Sharon Pap (is recovering at home from recent eye surgery)
  • Janine De Bruin (pray for healing and recovery following hip replacement surgery)
  • Chuck Hoekstra (pray for healing and recovery from back surgery on August 11)
  • Slate Stuerman, infant son of Scott & Kayla Stuerman (pray for Slate’s growth & healthy development; he remains in the NICU at Avera Medical Center in Sioux Falls)

 

 

 

*Your prayers are also requested for the following individuals who are coping with cancer:  Melissa Moser (Kathy Moser’s daughter-in-law), Marilyn Kuyper (Ethanie Pulscher’s aunt; continues to be treated for cancer and is experiencing a lot of fatigue), Arlene Sterler, Robbie Korthals’ mother (Arlene’s cancer has moved to her lungs; pray for Arlene’s doctors to have wisdom as they care for her), Trish Lombard, Tara Bouwman’s mother (recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer), Vicki Van Houten, Judy Netten’s sister (Vicki has finished her chemotherapy treatment; she is now getting a preventive treatment that will finish in November), and Gail Hartter, Eric Hartter’s mother (has had a reoccurrence of cancer).  

 

Thank You:  We would like to thank everyone for the prayers, cards, calls and texts during this difficult time.  

~ Mike and Shannon Klarenbeek, Bryce and Courtney Vining

 

Consistory meets this coming Wednesday, August 19. Elders and Deacons meet separately at 6:30 PM and full Consistory at 7:00 PM

 

Pulpit Supply:  Pastor Dan will be providing pulpit supply at Salem Reformed in Little Rock on Sunday, August 23.

 

“Doughnuts in the Park” MOPS of LYON COUNTY OPEN HOUSE on August 19, 2020 from 9-11am.  MOPS of Lyon County is starting the year off with an Open House at Island Park playground by the pool.  Come to register for the year and enjoy a doughnut.  ALL moms are welcome no matter what age your kids are.


CHANGE IN DATE AND TIME:  Peace Circle will be meeting on August 31 at 6:30 pm at the home of Lesa Hommes.  Thank you

 

It’s time to start shopping for Operation Christmas Child! Back to school sales are in full swing, and it’s a great time to buy items to fill our shoebox gifts for November. Please consider either contributing to our packing party or packing a box or two on your own. There is more information in the gathering space. Thanks!

 

NOTICE:  Our church is collecting Christian Literature for use in spreading God’s word throughout the world.  A list of acceptable and unacceptable material is included in the August Bridge to be sure your donation can be used.  The donation list is also posted above the collection boxes which will be under the south coat rack from August 1 – August 24.  Thank you for sharing your gently used Christian material.     

 

The report from the Vision 2020 Committee has been released with their recommendations for how the Reformed Church should proceed into the future with its current conflicts. You can access it on the internet at https://www.rca.org/ or request a copy from the church office.

 

* Watch the website for additional updates and cancellations:  rockrapidsfrc.org.

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: 

Bulletins are now provided.  We ask that your give your offering as you exit so that the money is not laying exposed in the plates during the service. We will continue to usher people in and out.

 

The Task Force has agreed to open up and allow small groups to meet for Bible Studies, Circles and other meetings. Social distancing should still be practiced by keeping group gatherings to small numbers depending on the room. We are asking that you call the church office to reserve a room. The rooms available include 345, the Children’s Center, and 107. We also ask that the tables, chairs and door handles be wiped down with wipes provided in each room. Please limit where you go in the building. 

On August 5, the team at Bible League International recommended that we cancel all September conference/retreat events due to pandemic concerns. We would like you to know the Spreading the Fragrance of Life events on September 14-15 in Sioux Center, have been canceled.

      Offerings Sunday 8-9-20              Offerings to 8-9-20           Budget to 8-9-20

General Fund:                       $5,091.00                    $190,351.85                     $242,761.28      

Benevolent Fund:                 $310.00                       $103,963.51                     $111,635.84


Building Fund:                       $55.00                         $13,333.67                       $50,523.20

 

*All events are subject to change      

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WEEK 

SUNDAY:  6-8 Pool Party & Registration (no meal)

MONDAY:

7 pm Circle of Kindness

TUESDAY:  

WEDNESDAY:  

9-11 am MOPS Open House at Island Park (by the pool)

6:30 pm & 7:00 pm Consistory Meetings

THURSDAY:  

FRIDAY:    

8:00 am Men’s Bible Study in 345

SATURDAY:   Hommes Wedding

SUNDAY:  Pulpit Supply – Jesse Markus

New Care Elder Orientation in 345 at 3 PM

Blog comments will be sent to the moderator

Prayers:

 

 

  • Pam Foster, Bob Dreke’s sister (coping with Huntington’s disease)
  • Tanner Lincecum (pray that Tanner’s shunt will continue to work effectively) 
  • Lambert Van Olst (is currently in remission with leukemia)  
  • Karen De Noble, David De Noble’s mother (has been diagnosed with cancer; please pray for comfort as Karen goes through chemotherapy treatments)
  • Thomas Bouwman, Tom & Sheryl Bouwman’s son (continues to make progress in physical therapy) 
  • Anita Dieren (continues to recover at home from heart surgery)
  • Bruce Hasche (had prostate surgery on May 20; now recovering at home)
  • Lyle Kahl (waiting with chemotherapy & working on regaining strength)
  • Greyson Austin (pray that Greyson’s medication, Humira, will continue to be effective for him)
  • Caden Wright (please pray for Caden to remain healthy as he returns to school)
  • Sharon Pap (is recovering at home from recent eye surgery)
  • Janine De Bruin (pray for healing and recovery following hip replacement surgery)
  • Chuck Hoekstra (pray for healing and recovery from back surgery on August 11)
  • Slate Stuerman, infant son of Scott & Kayla Stuerman (pray for Slate’s growth & healthy development; he remains in the NICU at Avera Medical Center in Sioux Falls)

 

 

 

*Your prayers are also requested for the following individuals who are coping with cancer:  Melissa Moser (Kathy Moser’s daughter-in-law), Marilyn Kuyper (Ethanie Pulscher’s aunt; continues to be treated for cancer and is experiencing a lot of fatigue), Arlene Sterler, Robbie Korthals’ mother (Arlene’s cancer has moved to her lungs; pray for Arlene’s doctors to have wisdom as they care for her), Trish Lombard, Tara Bouwman’s mother (recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer), Vicki Van Houten, Judy Netten’s sister (Vicki has finished her chemotherapy treatment; she is now getting a preventive treatment that will finish in November), and Gail Hartter, Eric Hartter’s mother (has had a reoccurrence of cancer).  

 

Thank You:  We would like to thank everyone for the prayers, cards, calls and texts during this difficult time.  

~ Mike and Shannon Klarenbeek, Bryce and Courtney Vining

 

Consistory meets this coming Wednesday, August 19. Elders and Deacons meet separately at 6:30 PM and full Consistory at 7:00 PM

 

Pulpit Supply:  Pastor Dan will be providing pulpit supply at Salem Reformed in Little Rock on Sunday, August 23.

 

“Doughnuts in the Park” MOPS of LYON COUNTY OPEN HOUSE on August 19, 2020 from 9-11am.  MOPS of Lyon County is starting the year off with an Open House at Island Park playground by the pool.  Come to register for the year and enjoy a doughnut.  ALL moms are welcome no matter what age your kids are.


CHANGE IN DATE AND TIME:  Peace Circle will be meeting on August 31 at 6:30 pm at the home of Lesa Hommes.  Thank you

 

It’s time to start shopping for Operation Christmas Child! Back to school sales are in full swing, and it’s a great time to buy items to fill our shoebox gifts for November. Please consider either contributing to our packing party or packing a box or two on your own. There is more information in the gathering space. Thanks!

 

NOTICE:  Our church is collecting Christian Literature for use in spreading God’s word throughout the world.  A list of acceptable and unacceptable material is included in the August Bridge to be sure your donation can be used.  The donation list is also posted above the collection boxes which will be under the south coat rack from August 1 – August 24.  Thank you for sharing your gently used Christian material.     

 

The report from the Vision 2020 Committee has been released with their recommendations for how the Reformed Church should proceed into the future with its current conflicts. You can access it on the internet at https://www.rca.org/ or request a copy from the church office.

 

* Watch the website for additional updates and cancellations:  rockrapidsfrc.org.

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: 

Bulletins are now provided.  We ask that your give your offering as you exit so that the money is not laying exposed in the plates during the service. We will continue to usher people in and out.

 

The Task Force has agreed to open up and allow small groups to meet for Bible Studies, Circles and other meetings. Social distancing should still be practiced by keeping group gatherings to small numbers depending on the room. We are asking that you call the church office to reserve a room. The rooms available include 345, the Children’s Center, and 107. We also ask that the tables, chairs and door handles be wiped down with wipes provided in each room. Please limit where you go in the building. 

On August 5, the team at Bible League International recommended that we cancel all September conference/retreat events due to pandemic concerns. We would like you to know the Spreading the Fragrance of Life events on September 14-15 in Sioux Center, have been canceled.

      Offerings Sunday 8-9-20              Offerings to 8-9-20           Budget to 8-9-20

General Fund:                       $5,091.00                    $190,351.85                     $242,761.28      

Benevolent Fund:                 $310.00                       $103,963.51                     $111,635.84


Building Fund:                       $55.00                         $13,333.67                       $50,523.20

 

*All events are subject to change      

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WEEK 

SUNDAY:  6-8 Pool Party & Registration (no meal)

MONDAY:

7 pm Circle of Kindness

TUESDAY:  

WEDNESDAY:  

9-11 am MOPS Open House at Island Park (by the pool)

6:30 pm & 7:00 pm Consistory Meetings

THURSDAY:  

FRIDAY:    

8:00 am Men’s Bible Study in 345

SATURDAY:   Hommes Wedding

SUNDAY:  Pulpit Supply – Jesse Markus

New Care Elder Orientation in 345 at 3 PM

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