Announcements for 11-20-22     

 THANK YOU to everyone who participated in Operation Christmas Child, whether by packing boxes, bringing supplies for our packing party, helping at the party, and much more! As a church, we packed 141 shoebox gifts. Each of those represent a child who will soon have the joy in opening a gift, knowing someone has prayed for them. And best of all – they will each hear the Gospel message, many for the first time. Please continue to pray for these children, that their hearts will be ready to receive the message and that they will decide to take part in The Greatest Journey, a 12-week discipleship program where they will learn how to spread the Gospel throughout their communities. Also, as a drop-off location, we received 857 shoebox gifts that were delivered to the Sioux Falls Collection Center on Monday. They have now made their way to Denver, where they will be processed and readied for their journey to their final destination. Thank you!

**First Reformed Church will have a Christmas float in the Rock Rapids Parade of Lights again this year. It is Thursday December 1 at 6:30 pm. If you would like to ride the float please meet us at the Methodist Church for lineup by 6:15 pm.  Contact Jen Kock at 605-321-1084 with any questions.

**Christmas Eve Special Music: We would love to have your gift of music in the Christmas Eve program!  Please sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Valerie Lenderink, frcmusic@premieronline.net, 314-637-8383

With winter quickly approaching we have a few reminders as far as cancelling worship. We will make announcements via Flocknote, Prayer Chain, Social-Media and the following radio stations KIWA Sheldon and K101/KQAD.  The same rules apply to our Wednesday night activities. (If Central Lyon and or West Lyon schools release early or cancel, we will NOT have activities that day, so please plan accordingly) Thanks for your understanding. First Reformed Church.

Christmas Caroling – December 11

Giving only 2-3 hours of your time can have a lasting impact on somebody!  We will be Christmas caroling on Sunday December 11. Would you please consider joining a group and go caroling? It is a fun couple of hours!  We welcome singers and families of all ages (children to adults). If you are interested, please sign up in the gathering area or contact Kayla Van Wyhe or Sharon Postma.  

Club 512 Volunteers for 11-30-22

Games: 1^st & 2^nd   Alex Lyman     3^rd&4^th Kayden Van Berkum    5^th&6^th Ethan Hoefert

                                Leo Groen                   Lincoln Kock                                Olivia Lyman

                             Liam VanderZee              Gabe Schulte                            Wyatt Krull

                                                                       Dionne Jansma                    Reece Vander Zee                                                                                        

Snacks:  Doris Schneiderman      Meal Helpers:   Glenda Hellenga, Audra Klinkenborg,                  Lisa VandeStouwe                       Jen Hoefert, Geneva Grooters & Kay Wynia

Nursery:  Mali Kellenberger       4^th Grade Nursing Home Chaperone:   

                                                                      Geneva Grooters

**The Siebring Project to send a container of warm clothes, blankets, food, etc. to the Ukraine still needs more items to fill the container and really needs people to give money toward shipping this container to the Ukraine. Items for the container can be dropped off at Justice For All in Rock Valley.  Money toward shipping the container: checks should be made to “Aid for Ukraine” and sent to Security Savings Bank, P.O. Box 128, George, Iowa 51237.  Thank you so much to those of you who have already given. Please continue to pray for this project and the Ukraine.  Any questions call Carol Groen at 605-940-7237. We can accept items until Thanksgiving and money for shipping can be sent at least till December 15.

Church office hours: 9-1 Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Friday from 9-12.

*Bulletin announcements need to be to the office by Thursday at 11am for the Sunday bulletin.

“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” Colossians 4:2

Please pray for…..                                                   

Hermina Gerritsen                                                                                

Judy Netten                                                                                          

Rod Grooters

Karen Flier                                                                                             

JoAnn Douglas                                                                    

Denise Roskam                                                                                      

Betty Vanden Heuvel       

Lorelei Reynolds (Laureen Schram’s sister)                                     

Sherri Weerheim

Melissa Moser (Kathy Moser’s daughter-in-law)                           

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)           

Roger Van Maanen (Heather Van Wyhe’s dad)                              

Veryl Blue (Anita Dieren’s dad)    

Karen DeNoble (Dave DeNoble’s mom)                                             

Bob & Arlene Sterler (Robbie Korthal’s parents)    

Elton Hilbrands (Lucille Smit’s son)                                                  

 Lora Puttmann (Kellie Menning’s mom)

Marilyn Kuyper (Ethanie Pulscher’s aunt)                                         

Bonnie Wilson (Blair Wilson’s mom)

Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)                        

 Nancy Aaker (Shari Kastein’s mom)              

Jody Kooiman (Gordy & Sue Faber’s niece) 

December 3^rd @ 9am in Fellowship Hall

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Parenting your Parents Workshop

January 9^th @ 6:30pm- Contact Amy Ryals for questions

Remembering our Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Senior Living Residents:

Ruth Van Aartsen                                                                

Edna Jongerius                                                     

Hermina Gerritsen

Lucille Smit                                                                           

Wilma DeRoo                                                     

 Pam Foster

Chris Vonk                                                                           

 Joyce Hommes                                                   

 Missy Perkins

Harriet Hoff                                                                          

JoEllen Sorgdrager                                              

Pearl Folkens

Lloyd Hoefert                                                                       

Joyce Mellema                                                     

Doris Calkins

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE
 November 27, 2022 at 9:30a

Prelude

Advent Candle Lighting- Brad & Stephanie Baker Family

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome/Announcements/Prayer

Congregational Meeting

Hymn: Angels From The Realms Of Glory #131 v. 1-4

Hymn: Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem #141 v. 1-4

Ministry of Music: Adult Choir

Baptisms: Brayden, Austen & Nathen Boender

Profession of Faith: Mason Wynia          

Congregational Prayer        

(4 & 5 year olds may exit for Children & Worship)

WE HEAR GODS WORD

Scripture: Matthew 1: 1-17

Message: Why the Genealogy?

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus #124, v. 1-2

Benediction

Closing Hymn: Angels From The Realms Of Glory (Chorus)    

(6^th grade and below may exit for Sunday School)

 Serving us this week 12-4-22

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Adult Choir

NURSERY- Mali Kellenberger & Jayda Pytleski

COMMON GROUND- Jess Drewes

COFFEE BREAK- Evan & Kristi Metzger

SUNDAY SCHOOL NURSERY: N/A

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES: Rachelle Johnsen

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER:  Geneva Grooters

CHILDREN & WORSHIP-   Leader: Brenda Van Hofwegen    Greeter: Melanie Wynia 

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER: Pastor Steve

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- N/A

SOUND SYSTEM – Curt Dieren

VIDEO TAPING- Breyden Dieren

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Caitlin Huisman

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- April DeWit

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Serving us next week 12-4-22 

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Cherub Choir

NURSERY- Ella & Emery Jager                                      

COMMON GROUND- Pytleski Family

COFFEE BREAK- Bob & Barb Dreke

SUNDAY SCHOOL NURSERY- N/A

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Wendy Huisman

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Joel Vis

CHILDREN & WORSHIP-   Leader:  Jess Drewes   Greeter:  Jayda Pytleski

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Pastor Steve        

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- Pastor Steve

SOUND SYSTEM – Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING – Randy Bosch

PROCLAIM PRESENTER – Olivia Lyman

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Sherri DeJong

*THE LOOSE OFFERING – Benevolent Fund

Sunday School 11-20-22

Last Year’s Attendance: 102                                Last Week’s Attendance: 90

Last Year’s Offering: $114.00                               Last Week’s Offering: $66.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 11-27-22:

Sunday School lesson: Session 3: No Other Gospel/ The Church is United in Faith

Annual Congregational Meeting During Worship

MONDAY 11-28-22

TUESDAY 11-29-22

WEDNESDAY 11-30-22

2:30-5pm Club 512

5-6:15pm Midweek Meal (Everyone is welcome to attend) *Creamy Italian Chicken*

6:30pm Jr. RCYF

8pm Sr. RCYF

THURSDAY 12-1-22:

FRIDAY 12-2-22:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 12-3-22:

9am Care Elders Meeting and breakfast

SUNDAY 12-4-22: 

Sunday School Lesson: Session 4: Paul Gave Hope/ The Church is United in Hope

4pm Children’s Christmas Program

Looking Ahead:   

December 18: Christmas Cantata

December 18: Christmas Caroling (afternoon)