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Stay up to date with the happenings of First Reformed Church by visiting our blog. You'll find information such as announcements, sermon notes and thoughts from our pastor to encourage and challenge your walk with the Lord.


Announcements and bulletin for 4-19-26

by: Jammie Kellenberger

04/17/2026

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Announcements for 4-19-26

~This morning our 4th Grade Class will be reciting The Books of the Bible. Next week, our 5th grade class will recite the Beatitudes. Parents: please have your 5th graders to their classroom by 9:15 AM. When they are finished, the children will join their families for the remainder of worship. Thank you!

We have installed sensors for our Gathering Space and Kitchen lighting.  The lights will automatically come on when people enter the area and will

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Announcements and bulletin for 4-12-26 "Youth Sunday"

by: Jammie Kellenberger

04/10/2026

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Announcements for 4-12-26

~ This morning, our 3rd Grade Class will recite The Ten Commandments.  Next week, our 4th Grade Class will be reciting The Books of the Bible. Parents: please have your 4th graders to their classroom by 9:15 AM. When they are finished, the children will join their families for the remainder of worship. Thank you!

Thank you to Pastor Steve, Amy R., Cheryl, our care elders, and our church family for the meals, messages, flowers, visits, and hugs after

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Announcements and bulletin for 4-5-26

by: Jammie Kellenberger

04/03/2026

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Announcements for 4-5-26

~This morning our 2nd Grade Class will recite The Apostle’s Creed. Next week, our 3rd Grade Class will recite The Ten Commandments. Parents: please have your 3rd graders to their classroom by 9:15 AM. When they are finished, the children will join their families for the remainder of worship. Thank you!

“….He has risen….”- Matthew 28:6

Our prayer concerns….                                                                                                

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Announcements and bulletin for 3-29-26

by: Jammie Kellenberger

03/27/2026

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Announcements for 3-29-26

~ This morning our 1st Grade Class will recite Psalm 23 and John 3:16. Next week, our 2nd Grade Class will be reciting The Apostle’s Creed. Parents: please have your 2nd graders to their classroom by 9:15 AM. When they are finished, the children will join their families for the remainder of worship. Thank you!

~Thank you for the cards, memorial gifts, food, visits, kind expressions of sympathy and prayers.  Your kindness and support brought us comfo

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Announcements and bulletin for 3-22-26

by: Jammie Kellenberger

03/20/2026

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Announcements for 3-22-26

~ This morning our 3&4yo, Preschool, TK and Kindergarten Class will recite their memory work. Next week, our 1st Grade Class will recite Psalm 23 and John 3:16. Parents: please have your 1st graders to their classroom by 9:15 AM. When they are finished, the children will join their families for the remainder of worship. Thank you!

*The Junior High Youth Group is selling Pastry Puffins. Orders are due by March 25. Puffins will come in April 1, so the

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Announcements and bulletin for 3-15-26

by: Jammie Kellenberger

03/13/2026

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Announcements and bulletin for 3-15-26

~This morning, our 3&4-year olds, Preschool and TK Classes will be presenting their memory work. Next week, our Kindergarten Class will recite their memory work, The Lord’s Prayer. Parents: please have your children to their classroom by 9:15 AM. When they are finished, the children will join their families for the remainder of worship. Thank you!

~The Junior High Youth Group is selling Pastry Puffins. Orders are due by March 25. Puffin

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Announcements and bulletin for 3-8-26

by: Jammie Kellenberger

03/05/2026

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Announcements for 3-8-26

 

~Next week, our Memory Work season will begin! First up is our 3&4-year olds, Preschool and TK Classes. Parents: please have your children to their classrooms by 9:15 AM. When they are finished, the children will join their families for the remainder of worship. Thank you!

We ask that you please refrain from shaking hands during worship. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and comfortable. 

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Announcements and bulletin for 3-1-26

by: Jammie Kellenberger

02/27/2026

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Announcements for 3-1-26

*We ask that you please refrain from shaking hands during worship. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and comfortable. 

*Thanks so much for coming- Over 25 people from our church came and served. Thank You, Volunteers! Over 25 members of our church blessed JFA with an afternoon and evening of dedicated service. Their efforts beautifully lived out our mission of caring and sharing in Christ’s name. We are grateful for each one who helped move

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Announcements and bulletin for 2-22-26

by: Jammie Kellenberger

02/20/2026

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Announcements for 2-22-26

We ask that you please refrain from shaking hands during worship. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and comfortable. 

 

~Justice for All invites you to attend the Get To Know JFA Event on March 28, 2026 at the Terrace View Event Center, Sioux Center, IA, 5:30 – 8:00PM.  JFA Ministry programs (Service & Learning, Sharing & Caring, and Transitional Housing) will be presented and then get ready for some fun!!  JFA has invited Christian comedia

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Announcements and bulletin for 2-15-26

by: Jammie Kellenberger

02/13/2026

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Announcements for 2-15-26

We ask that you please refrain from shaking hands during worship. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and comfortable. 

 

~Justice for All invites you to attend the Get To Know JFA Event on March 28, 2026 at the Terrace View Event Center, Sioux Center, IA, 5:30 – 8:00PM.  JFA Ministry programs (Service & Learning, Sharing & Caring, and Transitional Housing) will be presented and then get ready for some fun!!  JFA has invited Christian comedia

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Announcements and bulletin for 2-8-26

by: Jammie Kellenberger

02/06/2026

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Announcements for 2-8-26

We ask that you please refrain from shaking hands during worship. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and comfortable. 

*The deacons would like to thank you for your generous and faithful tithing throughout 2025. Through your support, we were able to pay 2025 expenses. We praise God for His provision through your giving to First Reformed. We are excited to see how God will continue to work in and through First Reformed Church of Rock Rapids i

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Announcements and bulletin for 2-1-26

by: Jammie Kellenberger

01/30/2026

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Announcements for 2-1-26

We ask that you please refrain from shaking hands during worship. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and comfortable. 

~The deacons would like to thank you for your generous and faithful tithing throughout 2025. Through your support, we were able to pay 2025 expenses. We praise God for His provision through your giving to First Reformed. We are excited to see how God will continue to work in and through First Reformed Church of Rock Rapids i

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Announcements and bulletin for 1-25-26

by: Jammie Kellenberger

01/23/2026

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Announcements for 1-25-26

We ask that you please refrain from shaking hands during worship. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and comfortable. 

2 Corinthians 5:7 : Walk by Faith

Our prayer concerns….                                                                                                                                          

Bill Kastein (healing after surgery)                                      

Jackie Groen (hospitalized)

Scott Hunt                     

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Announcements and bulletin for 1-18-26

by: Jammie Kellenberger

01/14/2026

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Announcements for 1-18-26

~We ask that you please refrain from shaking hands during worship. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and comfortable. 

“…for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.”- Matthew 6:8

Our prayer concerns….                                                                                                                                          

Scott Hunt                                                                                    

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Announcements and bulletin for 1-11-26

by: Jammie Kellenberger

01/09/2026

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Announcements for 1-11-26

We ask that you please refrain from shaking hands during worship. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and comfortable.  

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“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”- Philippians 4:6

Our prayer concerns….                                                                           

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