*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). 

Sympathy:  We wish to extend our sympathy to Joyce Mellema on the death of her sister, Pearl Dyk, on July 24 in Sioux Falls.  Pearl and her husband Clair were living at Primrose Assisted Living in Sioux Falls.  Pearl’s funeral was held last Tuesday, July 28, at the Christian Reformed Church in Platte, South Dakota. 

Thank You:  Once again, we are grateful and humbled by the support of our First Reformed family.  This recovery has been a little tougher due to complications and the pandemic, but we are certain that your prayers are what are getting us through.  Please continue to pray for Caden to gain weight and his overall health as we enter the school year.  We are forever thankful to all of you.  The Wrights

Thank You:  Thank you for the many thoughts and prayers given to me upon my sister Pearl’s passing.  They were much appreciated. ~ Joyce Mellema

Next Sunday, August 9 we will be celebrating the sacrament of baptism.

ADVANCE 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 unused 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.

The Search Committee has posted the church profile on the Reformed Church in America’s website. They are receiving applications which will be evaluated and discerned. 

      Offerings Sunday 7-26-20              Offerings to 7-26-20           Budget to 7-26-20

General Fund:                       $5,402.00                    $180,661.90                     $227,588.70      

Benevolent Fund:                 $50.00                         $92,761.51                       $104,658.60

Building Fund:                      $0.00                           $13,278.67                       $47,365.50

*All events are subject to change      

OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WEEK 

SUNDAY:  

MONDAY:

TUESDAY:  

WEDNESDAY:  

10:00 am Mom Strong Bible study with Amy (last one)

THURSDAY:  

7:00 pm Walk in Love in 345

FRIDAY:    

8:00 am Men’s Bible Study in 345

SATURDAY: