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Announcements for 1-7-24
This morning we will install the following individuals into consistory leadership.
Deacons: Evan Metzger, Jordan Menning & Shawn Van Whye Elder: Randy Bosch
Thank you to these men & their families for their willingness to lead. Please pray for Gods Leading for all our leaders!
Sr. RCYF Soup supper: Come and support our youth on January 10th from 5-7pm as they serve soups, bbq sandwiches and desserts (bars). This will be a free will donation.
~Adult Choir: The choir is starting to work on the Easter Cantata and the second half of the year performances. We would love to have anyone with a love of music come and share their talent with us. We meet in the David Room, which is just down the hall from the nursery after the worship service. Please come and check us out! Thank you!
~RESGEN Men's Summit 2024 is a half-day conference with the mission of encouraging men, ages 17 and up, to grow and fulfill their purpose as leaders, husbands, fathers, and Christ-followers. The theme for this year's event is 'Being a Man of Courage' and features five dynamic sessions, comedy, free resources, and snacks throughout the day.
Cost is $35. Saturday, February 3 from 8 AM-1:30PM at Central Church in Sioux Falls, SD. Register online at resgen.org or sign up at the welcome center. Contact Rob Van Hofwegen for more details.
~Digging Deeper: How to study God’s word seminar- January 13th, 9-2pm for more information see the poster in the gathering space or register at https://frcrockrapids.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2060263
Adult Sunday School Class- “Heidelburg Catechism Revisited” will begin on January 7, 2024. This class will study the Heidelburg Catechism, a Confession and tool of discipleship that is based on Biblical Truth. This class will meet after morning worship in Room 377 for the month of January 2024 and will be led by George S. Plan to join us and learn more about what we believe.
Attention Young Adults (18-25 years old): We will kick off the new year by studying the Book of Daniel. If you or someone you know is interested in joining this Bible Study that currently meets on Monday Evenings at 630pm, please contact Kiya Griesse (920-979-5492).
Christian Literature Collection Information
Our church has collected Christian Literature for many years. For several months we did not have a place where we could send our donations. Recently, the International Christian Literature Distributors (ICLD) in Minneapolis has been able to accept certain items. The ICLD is run by volunteers who collect, sort, and ship these materials all over the world. We have a collection box under the south coat rack all year. We are now able to deliver boxes of material any time of the year to a private home in Orange City. When they have collected a pallet full of material, a Vogel Paint truck picks up the donations and takes them to their Minneapolis warehouse. ICLD volunteers pick up our donations at the warehouse.
We will finish our current devotional on December 31. We hope that everyone will get in the habit of dropping their used devotional in the collection box so others can benefit from it. Give a gift to someone that won’t cost you a penny! The list of acceptable items is much shorter than before but all items are needed and greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for thinking of others.
Acceptable Items – Bibles, Bible Helps, Devotional Books, Books on Prayer and Books on Evangelism.
Not Acceptable - Sunday School Materials, Novels, Tapes, CD’s and DVD’s.
Hope Haven’s Dueling Duo’s: Come enjoy a Dueling Piano Show on Thursday, January 11 at the District in Sioux Falls featuring Andy and Ryno! This is the perfect event to enjoy some great music requested by the audience, spend the night with your friends, and support Hope Haven! Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm. Purchase tickets: hopehaven.org/events
Hope Haven Presents Dylan Scott: Exciting news! Mark your calendars for this fun event for all ages on Thursday, March 14 at The District in Sioux Falls. Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm. Curb Records recording country artist Dylan Scott is a triple threat- a powerful vocalist with a deep, unmistakable drawl; an old-soul songwriter with a young spirit; and a family man with a tender heart. The ACM-nominated, multi-Platinum singer has notched three No. 1 singles- My Girl, Nobody and New Truck., and the Top 5 hit-Hooked. Scott is a 2023 ACM nominee in the category New Male Artist of the Year. Purchase tickets: hopehaven.org/events.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”- 2 Corinthians 5:17
Please pray for…
Barb Hoogendorn
Shari Kastein Kari Jurrens
Makayla Klarenbeek Betty Vanden Heuvel
Roger DeBey (knee infection) Janice Den Besten
Karen Flier JoAnn Douglas
Todd Altman (Jack & Esther Altman’s son) Eldora Krull
Steve Bergeson (Kristi Kahl’s brother-in-law) Judy Netten (knee)
Melissa Moser (Kathy Moser’s daughter-in-law) Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)
Ellen Schram (Jeff Schram’s mom) Nancy Bosma (Mary Klinkenborg’s sister)
Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson) Sheila Haspels
Roger Van Maanen (Heather Van Wyhe’s dad) Sandra Smith (Laurie David’s mom) cancer
Karen DeNoble (Dave DeNoble’s mom) Nancy Aaker (Shari Kastein’s mom)
Doris Iwen (Lance Iwen’s mom) Cindy Witt
Carlton Woodruff (Rachelle Johnsen’s uncle)
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Remembering our Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Senior Living Residents:
Edna Jongerius Doris Calkins
Ruth Van Aartsen Wilma DeRoo
Lucille Smit Joyce Mellema
Hermina Gerritsen JoEllen Sorgdrager
Harriet Hoff Lloyd Hoefert
Pearl Folkens Darlene Brinkhuis
Addresses available upon request at church office
A special thanks to the Club 512 Kids who donated to the Mid-Sioux food; hygiene drive! I was able to deliver a whole trunk full of items thanks to your generosity. May God bless each of you for your kind, generous hearts.
~ with my thanks and appreciation, ReNae Leuthold
The January Bridge is now available in the clear boxes next to the mailboxes.
Church office hours: ~ Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9-1 & Friday 9-12.
*Bulletin announcements need to be to the office by Thursday at 9am for the Sunday bulletin
FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
WORSHIP SERVICE
January 7, 2024 at 9:30am
Prelude: Come Now Is The Time To Worship
WE APPROACH GOD
Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer
Ministry of Music: Cherub Choir
Mission Minute: Justice for All
Installation of New Elders and Deacons
Praise Service:
This Is Amazing Grace
10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)
Even So Come
Congregational Prayer
*4-5 yr. olds dismissed for Children & Worship*
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
Scripture: Philippians 3: 12-14
Sermon: Grow
WE RESPOND TO GOD
Closing Song: Go Tell It On The Mountain #138, v. 1-3
Benediction
Sending Chorus: Go Tell It On The Mountain #138
*6th Grade and below may exit for Sunday School*
Mission statement: “TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS
Serving us today 1-7-24
DOOR GREETERS- (N) Merlin & Jackie Groen (S) Steve & Debbie Crane (SE) Mary Hoogers
NURSERY- Alexis & Emory Lincecum
COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Scott & Deb Hunt
COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Edie Korthals & Glenda Hellenga
MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Cherub Choir
CHILDREN & WORSHIP: Leader: Cheryl Van Beek Helper: Anika Springer
SOUND SYSTEM- Matt Kock
VIDEO TAPING- Eric Arnold
PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Caitlin Huisman
MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Brenda Van Hofwegen
SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER: John Metzger
SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES: Debbie Crane
SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR: Ashley Rypkema
VAN DRIVER: Lucas Bouwman
*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund
Serving us next week 1-14-24
DOOR GREETERS- (N) Conrad & Audrey DeNoble (S) Stuart & Lindsey Anderson (SE) Curt & Sandy Wynia
NURSERY- Kayla Van Wyhe & Jayda Pytleski
COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Girls League
COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Girls League
MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Handbells
CHILDREN & WORSHIP: Leader: Heather Springer Helper: Anika Springer
SOUND SYSTEM- Keith Van Beek
VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen
PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Berlyn DeWit
MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Scott Hunt
SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER: Dwayne Postma
SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES: Emily Grooters
SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR: Josie Moser
VAN DRIVER: Mike Klarenbeek
*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund
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Sunday School 12-31-23
Last Year’s Attendance: NA Last Week’s Attendance: NA
Last Year’s Offering: NA Last Week’s Offering: NA
Upcoming Events
SUNDAY 1-7-24:
Sunday School lesson: Session 2: Jesus Appeared to Thomas/ Doubt are Overcome
MONDAY 1-8-24:
7:30pm Consistory Meeting
TUESDAY 1-9-24:
WEDNESDAY 1-10-24:
9am Staff Meeting
9:30am Joy Circle (Rm 105)
5-7pm Sr. RCYF Soup Supper (Fellowship Hall)
No Midweek Activities *they will resume on January 17th, 2024*
THURSDAY 1-11-24:
5:30pm Cookie Club
6:30pm Peace Circle
FRIDAY 1-12-24:
8am Men’s Bible Study
SATURDAY 1-13-24:
9am-2pm Digging Deeper Workshop (Fellowship Hall)
SUNDAY 1-14-24:
9am Evangelism committee meeting
Sunday School Lesson: Session 3: Jesus Forgave Peter/ People are Restored
12-2pm Consistory Retreat (Fellowship Hall)
6pm Guys Night (Fellowship Hall)
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