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)

•Carol Groen (continues to be evaluated at Mayo Clinic regarding her lower back problems)

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

•Greyson Austin (doing well with the Humira injection every 2 weeks)

•Ray Schram, Jeff Schram’s father (continues to battle cancer; will meet with his doctor soon to discuss treatment options)

•Anita Dieren (recovering at home from shoulder surgery on April 1)

•Barb Hoogendoorn (completed her heart related tests on April 23)

•Lyle Kahl (was discharged from the hospital on April 18; is recovering at home from surgery)

•Dale Klarenbeek (is recovering from his fall and is back to work doing moderate jobs)

•Jack Axsom, Ashley Schwartze’s grandfather (hospitalized in Sioux Falls and is recovering from a stroke)

*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), and Vicki Van Houten, Judy Netten’s sister (is tolerating her chemotherapy treatments well).

Thank you for all your thoughts, prayers, cards, and kind words during the recent passing of my mother.It was greatly appreciated.A special thanks to Sue Haggar for her calls and words of encouragement. ~ Deb & Dan Kruse

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

FUTURE WORSHIP GATHERINGS: Governor Reynolds has given religious institutions the authority to decide when to re-assemble but with continued guidelines in force. A taskforce of Consistory members is meeting to determine how we can re-open and ensure everyone’s safety. Once something is in place we will communicate the plan to you. But be advised, things can change very quickly and more adaptations could be made. Meanwhile we will continue to life stream our worship services. ~ Pastor Dan

Regarding Sunday Night Services on channel 12 at 5:30 pm:We are aware of the technical difficulties that you have been experiencing and we are working on it.We apologize for any inconveniences.Sermons will be one week delayed until resolved. ALSO… Last Sunday was our first time using You-Tube video set-up for recording Live Streaming.We know the picture quality needs further adjustments.Please be patient with us as we continue to work on this. ~ First Reformed Church Audio/Video Department

Joy Circle for May 2020 has been cancelled, we hope to see you in June.Watch the bulletin for further notices.

For those watching events with the Reformed Church of America, this June’s General Synod has been postponed until sometime this fall.

Men’s Bible study on Friday mornings at 8:00 am in the conference room is playing it one week at a time.Wait to hear from Roger Oliver if you will be meeting or not.

Offerings Sunday 4-26-19Offerings to 4-26-19Budget to 4-26-19

General Fund:$13,340.00$110,182.90$128,966.93

Benevolent Fund:$1,250.00$56,270.28$59,306.54

Building Fund:$3,129.67$6,724.67$26,840.45

*All events are subject to change

OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WEEK

SUNDAY:

MONDAY:

3:45 pm – Moms in Prayer – College & Career Group

TUESDAY:

9:15 am Staff Meeting

12:00 pm – Mom’s in Prayer - Traditional

WEDNESDAY:

6:45-8:00 am Men’s Bible study breakfast group (345)

12:00 pm – Mom’s in Prayer – College & Careers

THURSDAY:

12:00 pm – Grandmas in Prayer

7:00 pm Walk in Love in 345

FRIDAY:8:00 am Men’s Bible study - TBD

SATURDAY:

SUNDAY:Mother’s Day