Announcements & Prayers for 11-15-26

“But You, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the one Who lifts my head.”- Psalm 3:3

Our prayer concerns….

Rod Grooters (Hospice)                                       

Jan Spyksma (recovery from knee surgery)                    

Roger DeBey                                                   

Marilyn McCoy

Scott Hunt                                                                   

Bill Kastein 

Cheryl Van Beek                                               

Janice Den Besten

Jeff Hrdlicka                                                               

JoAnn Douglas

Betty Vanden Heuvel                                           

Linda Person (Kari Jurrens’ mom)                                       

Kathy Van Olst                                                  

Mark Van Roekel (Sharon Tilstra’s brother-in-law)

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)                

Ron & Cathy Birkeland                      

Todd Altman                                                               

Warren Dayton (Nettie Griffin’s nephew) 

Bret Huisman (Heath’s brother)      

Oaks Club (anyone 50+) Lake Pahoja Nature Center & Lunch @ Chuds-Larchwood

 Thursday, Nov. 19^th @ 10:30 (leaving church at 9:45) RSVP to Amy Ryals

~Friday, November 27, 2026

Our church has the opportunity to participate in the Sioux Falls Skyforce basketball team's event to raise funds for the American Brain Tumor Association. The team will be wearing Brain Cancer Awareness jerseys designed by Kylie Morris, daughter of Jeff and Danielle Hrdlicka. FRC has been asked to sing the National Anthem before the game. They have also asked for 15-20 people to hold the large flag during the singing of the National Anthem. In addition, the youth can participate with being a part of the Fan Tunnel where they line the court and high-five the players as they run out on the court.

We will have a sign-up sheet in the Gathering Space for you to indicate which activity you would like to participate in. ALL participants will get a ticket for FREE ADMISSION to the game. All participants are asked to be at the Sanford Pentagon by 6:00 on Friday, November 27th• We hope we can have a large group to show our support for Jeff and Danielle and family. Thank you!!

Contact Judy Gacke if you have additional questions.

*Also, if you are in need of a ride to the game, please contact the church office*

Club 512 Volunteers for 11-18-26

Games:                1^st & 2^nd                                         3^rd&4^th                                                 5^th&6^th 

                           Serena Carey                                Piper Kruse                                        Connor Altman

                          Lexie DeWeerd                           Shannon Kock                                      Brody Buntjer

                         Taylor Rypkema                           Anika Springer                                      Jonathan Kock

Club 512 Snack helpers:  Peggy Metzger & Heather Heimensen

Midweek Meal Helpers: No midweek meal *Please support the Catholic Church soup supper*

Nursing Home Helper:  Geneva Grooters                                           

Scan the QR code to sign up for a meal.     

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
WORSHIP SERVICE 
November 15, 2026 at 9:30am 

Prelude

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome/Announcements/Prayer

Congregational Meeting

Hymn: “We Gather Together” #561 vs. 1-3

Hymn: “Jesus Is All The World To Me” #510 vs. 1-4

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Hymn: “Rejoice Ye Pure In Heart” #562 vs. 1-4

Doxology #625

(Children & Worship may be excused)

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Psalm 20

Sermon: Pray for your Leaders

Communion

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” #43 vs. 1-3

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” #43, Chorus

(K-6^th grade Sunday School may be excused)

Mission statement: “TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS!”

Serving us this week 11-15-26

DOOR GREETERS – (N) Corey & Heather H.  (S) Jarod & Emily DeBey (SE) Barb Dreke & Karen Reemts

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- 

NURSERY- Wendy & Caitlin Huisman

VAN DRIVER- Lucas Bouwman

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Men’s Ministry (Monkey Bread for free will donation)

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Men’s Ministry

CHILDREN & WORSHIP-  Leader: Brenda Van Hofwegen            Helper: Taylor Rypkema

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Chelsea Hunt

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Amy Kim

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Emily Grooters

SOUND SYSTEM- Dustin Bosch

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Char LaFrenz

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Shannon Rodger

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

Serving us Next Week 11-22-26 

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Evan & Kristi Metzger (S) Shawn & Heather Van Wyhe (SE) Steve & Debbie Crane

MINISTRY OF MUSIC-  

NURSERY- Anika Springer & Alexis Lincecum

VAN DRIVER- Shawn Van Wyhe

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Hartter Family

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Shawn & Heather Van Wyhe

CHILDREN & WORSHIP-  Leader:                          Helper: 

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Sarah Wilson

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Christmas program practice

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Christmas program practice

SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING- Jonathan Kock

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- 

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Shannon Rodger

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

ELDERS

Nate Schulte -2024-26

Randy Bosch, VP-2024-26

Joel Vis, Clerk- 2025-27

Rodney Vanden Top- 2025-27

JD Hommes- 2026-28

DEACONS

Shawn Van Wyhe -2024-26

Jordan Menning -2024-26

Evan Metzger, Property Chair-2024-26

Kade Griesse, Chair of Deacons- 2025-27

Brad Rypkema, General Treas.-2025-27

Jerry Mulder, Benevolent Treas.- 2025-27

Braeden Schulte-2026-28

Mike Pulscher, Clerk-2026-28

Kyle Grooters-2026-28

FINANCIALS as of 11-8-26                                                                                                                                                                

                              Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                      YTD Budget

General Fund:         $19,611.80                           $462,135.76                          $610,837.53

Benevolent Fund:   $1,585.00                             $211,991.93                          $172,033.70

                                       *Online donations are now added to designated funds*        

Sunday School 11-8-26

                               Last Year’s Attendance: 98                                 Last Week’s Attendance: 116

                               Last Year’s Offering: $80.00                               Last Week’s Offering: $60.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 11-15-26:

Sunday School: Lesson 68: Israel Receives a Land

5-7pm Father Son bible study

5-6pm 5 Habits of a Tech Ready Family book discussion (Connections Rm)

MONDAY 11-16-26:

12pm Quarterback Club (Fellowship Hall)

6:30pm Deacon/ Elder Meeting 

7:30pm Consistory Meeting (David Rm)

TUESDAY 11-17-26:

6pm Grace Circle

WEDNESDAY 11-18-26:

9-11am Mom Co. (Fellowship Hall)

2:30-5pm Club 512

6:15pm Jr. High Youth Group (Youth Rm)

8pm Sr. High Youth Group (Youth Rm)

THURSDAY 11-19-26:    

10:30am Oaks Club (Lake Pahoja & Lunch)

FRIDAY 11-20-26:   

SATURDAY 11-21-26:    

9am-12pm Soup and Sourdough event (Fellowship Hall)

SUNDAY 11-22-26: 

Sunday School: Christmas program practice

5-6pm 5 Habits of Tech ready family book discussion (Connections Rm)

12-4pm “Doing Life with your Adult Children” book discussion (Elijah Rm)

11/15/2026                 Pray for Your Leaders                Psalm 20 

Intro: Context of Psalm 20 (People praying for David: Protection, Provision, Vision, Victory)

1. Pray for Protection and Provision of your Leaders. (Pastors, Consistory, Staff)
1. Protection: Frontlines of Spiritual Battle

Attack the Shepherd and the Sheep scatter.

1. Discouragement and Temptation
1. Burdens of the people, Critique and Feedback, Difficult Decisions
2. Loneliness, Hurt, Resentment
2. Marriage, Family, Personal (Spiritual, Mental, Physical)

1. Provision
1. Filled with the Holy Spirit 
2. Marriages and Families are supported and poured into.
3. Someone is caring for them.

“May God remember the sacrifices they make to serve you.”

1. Pray for Vision and Victory
1. Our Vision/Plans are in alignment with God’s Will

1. Praying for the success of those plans.

1. Rejoicing when victory happens!
1. Professions of Faith, Engagement in Missions, etc.

1. Leader’s Responsibility
1. Lead from Victory
1. Recognition it is the Lord’s ministry, and he has called you to lead.
2. The Lord equips the called, not calls the equipped.
3. Confidence and Boldness
1. Hospital room, Committee meeting, Spiritual Counseling, etc.

1. Lead by Example (Surrender)

1. Application 
1. Stop and Pray, Share you have prayed, Share your concern.

1. Get involved in the Ministry.