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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 ScottExciting 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.

Happy New Year SVG, New Year's 2022, Christmas SVG, Digital Download, Cut File, Sublimation, Clipart individual svg/dxf/png/jpeg files image 1“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)                                                                

  ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 


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 SYSTEMKeith Van Beek

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Berlyn DeWit

MEDICAL ASSISTANTScott 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



 
                                                                     FINANCIALS
                                 Sunday 12-31-23               YTD Offerings                    YTD Budget
General Fund:            $8,900.00                            $410,383.88                        $486,995.60
Benevolent Fund       $2,800.00                           $193,109.71                        $186,960.80
Building Fund:           $21,900.00                          $109,860.33                        $195,000.00
 
 
 
  

 

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)

 

Blog comments will be sent to the moderator

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 ScottExciting 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.

Happy New Year SVG, New Year's 2022, Christmas SVG, Digital Download, Cut File, Sublimation, Clipart individual svg/dxf/png/jpeg files image 1“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)                                                                

  ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 


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 SYSTEMKeith Van Beek

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Berlyn DeWit

MEDICAL ASSISTANTScott 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



 
                                                                     FINANCIALS
                                 Sunday 12-31-23               YTD Offerings                    YTD Budget
General Fund:            $8,900.00                            $410,383.88                        $486,995.60
Benevolent Fund       $2,800.00                           $193,109.71                        $186,960.80
Building Fund:           $21,900.00                          $109,860.33                        $195,000.00
 
 
 
  

 

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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