ANNOUNCEMENTS

Prayers:Your prayer support is appreciated for the following individuals and their special circumstances: Karen Reemts (recovering at home following bladder surgery), Lezlee Benz (recovering at home following surgery), Tanner Lincecum (pray that Tanner’s shunt will continue to be effective), Caden Wright (pray for healing and for Caden to regain his strength following his hospital stay), Missy (Michelle) Perkins (currently a resident at the Rock Rapids Health Center), Pam Foster, Bob Dreke’s sister (coping with Huntington’s Disease), Stacy Dieren (recovering from colon surgery), Jeremy Hespen, Merlin and Jackie Groen’s nephew (recently diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma), Gayle Wagenaar, Conrad and Audrey De Noble’s brother-in-law (recently diagnosed with acute leukemia), Thomas Bouwman, Tom & Sheryl Bouwman’s son (diagnosed with myocarditis and is recovering at home), Zucker Freerks, Sara and Justin Groen’s nephew (recovering from aspiration pneumonia), Greyson Austin, Marlene Mellema’s grandson/Meredith & Joe Vander Zee’s nephew (admitted to Mayo Hospital on February 11 due to eating problems and continued weight loss), Danny Bolerjack, Danielle Bouwman’s father (recovering from a stroke), and Tony Schoneveld, Jessica Harman’s grandfather (has stage 4 COPD).

*Your prayers are also requested for the following individuals who are coping with cancer: Gail Hartter (Eric Hartter’s mother), Arlene Sterler (Robbie Korthals’ mother), Marilyn Kuyper (Ethanie Pulscher’s aunt), and Dave Kwikkel (Arnie and Donna Kwikkel’s son).

Update on Greyson Austin: Greyson has been at Mayo this week with many appointments. The surgeon and G.I. teams are committed to find answers concerning Greyson’s various health concerns. Please continue to pray with us, asking God for answers and healing. We know that He hears our prayers. We have been uplifted by your calls and encouraging cards. It is wonderful to be a part of such a loving, caring family of God. –With our sincere appreciation, Marlene Mellema & families

Greyson Austin’s address: If you would like to send Greyson an encouraging card or note, here is his home address: Greyson Austin, 1004 Westview Drive, Dell Rapids, SD 57022

Attention: We are being asked to not shake hands to prevent the spread of infections and the flu. We can still greet one another but in ways other than hand contact. ~ Thank you

Baptism this morning we are celebrating the sacrament of baptism of Ruthie Hofmeyer presented by her parents Brent and Melissa and Bentley Rypkema, presented by his parents Brad and Ashley.

Consistory: Consistory meets this Monday, February 25. Elders are 6:30 pm, Deacons at 7:00 pm and full consistory at 7:30 pm. Please note time of change.

To All Care Elders: Our Care Elders Winter Gathering will be held on Tuesday, February 26, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Our program for the evening will be “Tools for the Care Elder’s Toolbox”. Most of us have used a tool to help us accomplish a project or a task. Having a variety of tools gives us options as we work on a project. We hope that the “spiritual tools” we will discuss at our meeting will be helpful to you as a Care Elder. As always, you will have some time to share with your fellow Care Elders and to enjoy some tasty treats. We hope to see you on February 26!

Join us this Wednesday, February 27th for our Midweek Meal. All are invited and encouraged to join us. On the menu: Lasagna, Garlic Bread, and Salad. Serving beings at 5:45 PM.

World Day of Prayer: “Come-Everything Is Ready” at the Christian Church of Disciples 110 S Greene Street Rock Rapids, IA on March 1, 2019 at 1:30 pm. The offering will go towards Hope for the Homeless (an organization that help homeless people in NW Iowa provide support and bring hope to those in homeless situations).

Are you looking for support, understanding, and tools to deal with your grief from the loss of a family member or friend? GriefShare is coming! We will be offering this class here at FRC beginning on March 4, 2019. We will meet in the church Fellowship Hall from 6:45-8:45 p.m. Registration is $20 (scholarships are available). GriefShare features Biblical, Christ-centered teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar includes nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people followed by a group discussion about what was viewed. The topic for the first week will be “Is This Normal?” Please contact Val or Sue at the church office (472-3729) for more information and/or to register for this class.

FINANCIALS

Offerings Sunday 2-17-19 Offerings to 2-17-19 Budget to 2-17-19

General Fund: $840.00 $40,292.95 $51,368.50

Benevolent Fund: $2,911.33 $24,217.33 $24,172.05

Building Fund: $0.00 $1,760.00 $17,365.39

Sunday School Offering: February 17, 2019

Last Year’s Attendance: 105 Last week's Attendance: 73

Last Year’s Offering: $101.00 Last week's Offering: $69.00

This Week’s Lesson: Unit 5 – Jethro Helped Moses (Session 2)

Next Week’s Lesson: Unit 5 – The Ten Commandments (Session 3)

OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WEEK

SUNDAY: Baptisms

MONDAY:

Moms in Prayer – College & Careers at 6:30 am

Moms in Prayer – College & Careers at 5:00 pm

6:30 pm Elders, 7:00 pm Deacons, and 7:30 pm Full Consistory meeting

7:00 pm Women’s Executive Committee Ministry Meeting in room 200

TUESDAY:

Moms in Prayer – Traditional Group at 12:00 pm

7:00 pm Care Elder Winter Gathering

WEDNESDAY

Moms in Prayer – Traditional Group at 6:30 pm & 8:00 pm

5:45 pm – Mid-Week Meal (Glenda H, Amy Sieperda, Jill & Dionne J, and Jen H)

6:30 pm - Wednesday Night Activities

6:30 pm – JR RCYF

6:30 pm – Hand Bells

7:30 pm – Praise Team

8:00 pm – SR RCYF

THURSDAY: Grandmothers in Prayer at 12:15 pm

6:30 – 8:00 pm Mom’s Night Out in the Youth Room

FRIDAY:

8:00 am- Men’s Bible Study in the Conference Room

SATURDAY:

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