ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Good Morning! This morning our High School Youth Group is leading our worship.  Thank you to everyone who is involved in today’s service.  Special thank you to Valerie for directing the drama and assisting with music!

*Today we will be collecting donations for Ken’s Kids in the gathering space following worship. Look for students with Valentine Boxes.  All donations go toward assisting students attend mission trips and retreats.

WHATS NEXT? First Reformed Church will be without a full-time pastor until this coming August 15th. At that time a Transitional Pastor will be joining us. In the meantime, there will be guest preachers on Sundays filling the pulpit. Cheryl Van Beek is temporarily taking some administrative responsibilities and along with the Executive Committee of John Metzger (Vice-President), Matt Kock (Clerk), Jerry Pytleski (Chair of the Deacons) and Bryce Hunt (Clerk of the Deacons). These are the primary contact people for needs and concerns. 

Club 512 Volunteers for February 17, 2021:

Games

1^st/2^nd  Alex Lyman                3^rd/4^th   Emerson Kelderman      5^th/6^th     Bucky Thomas

             Kyla Kruger                                 Paige Dieren                                 Cael Schulte

             Emma Baker                               Gabe Schulte                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Nursery                                                  Snacks                                  Midweek Meal

3:15 – 4:45pm Ella Jager                   Linda Jansma                           Glenda Hellenga          4:45 – 5:15 pm                                   Peggy Metzger                       Audra Klinkenborg

                                                                                                             Sara Hrdlicka

                                                                                                             Kellie Menning

                                                                                                             Heather Van Wyhe

Task Force Meeting Recommendations:

      Morning worship will continue but with the following requests:

 1. Please sit in every other pew to create social distancing. Signs will be up to assist with this, we   strongly recommend and encourage wearing masks when entering and exiting the service. We will make masks available, If you feel you are at risk, are not comfortable being in a crowd, or do not feel well we encourage you to stay home and watch on Livestream

 2. 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.

                                                           Prayer Requests:

* Please continue to pray for Rod Garrison, Roberta Flier’s brother.  Pray for continued healing, strength, and peace for Rod.  Rod has been transferred to a Rehab Hospital for continued therapy.  We are thankful for progress!

        *Pam Foster, Bob Dreke’s sister (coping with Huntington’s disease)

         *Thomas Bouwman, Tom & Sheryl Bouwman’s son (continues to make progress in physical therapy).                           

        *Greyson Austin (family asks for prayers while waiting for a second surgery in the future)

        * Caden Wright (please pray for Caden to remain healthy as he attends school) 

        * Continue to pray for all our nursing home residents.  Here is a list for you to uphold in prayer:

                     Norma, Missy, Barb, Mary

                     John & Ruth

                     Jane, Helen, Lucille

                     Pam, Garlene

                     Edna

                     JoEllen

                    Wilma

        •Your prayers are also requested for the following individuals who are coping with cancer:

         Gail Hartter,  Eric Hartter’s mother (finished with chemotherapy; now receiving a form of maintenance chemotherapy).

          Melissa Moser, Kathy Moser’s daughter-in-law (receiving radiation treatments for her cancer)

        Karen De Noble, Dave De Noble’s mother (has finished chemotherapy; will complete tests at a later date to check for a reoccurrence),

       Marilyn Kuyper, Ethanie Pulscher’s aunt (recent tests showed that Marilyn’s cancer has grown a small amount; treatment now includes a new type of drug).     

      Arlene Sterler, Robbie Korthals’ mom (continues to fight cancer and is currently receiving immunotherapy),

     Carl Vande Weerd, Cheryl Van Beek’s brother (is receiving radiation treatments to treat sarcoma)

    Elton Hilbrands, Lucille Smit’s son & Judy Gacke’s brother (is receiving chemotherapy for esophageal cancer)

   *Bridge Newsletter- The February 2021 Bridge newsletter is available at the welcome center. If you would like a copy feel free to take one as they will not be put into mailboxes. 

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
MORNING WORSHIP
 February 14, 2021

WE APPROACH GOD

Prelude: “One Thing Remains” 

Welcome and Announcements-ANNA VAN AARTSEN

Opening Prayer- KADENCE BOENDER

*Praise Service:  

“You Are My King”

“No Longer Slaves”

“Your Love Defends Me”

Congregational Prayer- KYLEE MILLER

Children Sermon: “10 Best Ways to Love”-ALEX AND EMERSON

Ministry of Music: “Holy Spirit” JESSA, BROOKLYN, MEGAN                                                           

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD     

Scripture: John 3: 16, 1 Cor. 13:4-7- ETHAN HOEFERT

Drama: “Ragman” 

-GARY, CAEL, ANNA, OLIVIA, GRANT, CARTER Directed By Valerie Lenderink

 Message:  JACOB PYTLESKI 

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Prayer of Response: BROOKLYN KRULL

Closing Song: “The Love of God”

*Benediction: REGAN VAN WYHE

*Sending Chorus: “The Love of God” 

*Postlude

TODAY

Music – Praise Team 1

Nursery– Eric Hartter Family/ Avery Harman

Coffee Break – JD and Lesa Hommes/ Fred and Sharon Tilstra

Sunday School Cookies- Scott and Deb Hunt

Prayer with SS Teachers – Jen Kock

Scripture Reader – Ethan Hoefert

Sound System – Keith Van Beek

Video Taping – Justin Groen

Proclaim Presenter – Lincoln Kock

Common Ground – Girls’ League

Medical Assistant- Kristi Metzger

*The Loose Offering – General Fund

Special Offering Today- KEN’S KIDS SCHOLARSHIP

YOUTH GROUP BREAKFAST-Rex and Damean

SERVING NEXT WEEK
 

Music – Praise Team 2

Nursery– Ella & Emery Jager

Coffee Break – Steve & Jessica Harman 

Sunday School Cookies- Jen Kock 

Prayer with SS Teachers – Dwayne Postma  

Pulpit Supply- Pastor Roger Voskuil

Congregational Prayer- John Metzger

Scripture Reader –  

Sound System – Sawyer Hrdlicka

Video Taping – Matt Kock

Proclaim Presenter – Lincoln Kock

Common Ground – Geneva Grooters & Amy Sieperda 

Medical Assistant- Penny Krull 

*The Loose Offering – Benevolent Fund

Sunday School 

Last Year’s Attendance:  118                              Last Week’s Attendance: 65 

Last Year’s Offering: $111                                 Last Week’s Offering: $43

FINANCIALS

 Sunday 2-7-21            YTD Offerings                  YTD Budget

General Fund:       $3486.00                           $52,732.71                           $53,145.83

Benevolent Fund:  $40,390.63                       $54,672.63                           $24,389.05

Building Fund:      $0                                        $7,040.00                              $11,253.83

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY: 

 Sunday School Lesson: Session 1: Jesus’ Baptism/ Jesus is Baptized

MONDAY:  

6:30 Elders meeting

7pm full Consistory meeting

TUESDAY: 

6:30 Grace Circle 

2:15 Staff Meeting 

WEDNESDAY:   

9-11am MOPS 

2:30-5pm Club 512

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

7pm Circle of Kindness

6:30 JRYCF

8pm SRYCF

THURSDAY: 

FRIDAY:   

SATURDAY:   

SUNDAY:  

4 WAYS TO GIVE

      1. Container by the sanctuary door

      2. Online

      3.By mail

      4.Drop off at the office