Announcements for 12-11-22 

~Our annual congregational meeting was held during the worship service last Sunday, November 27^th. Elected to the office of Elder were: Sharon Postma and Chris Wright. Elected to the office of Deacon were: Justin Groen, Mark Boender and Rob Van Hofwegen. They will be officially installed on January 8^th, 2023.

~The church budgets for 2023 are now available. If you would like a copy, contact the church office, 472-3729 or frchurch@premieronline.net. Thanks
 Birthday Calendars:  The Bell Choir will be selling Birthday/Anniversary Calendars for 2023. They are $5.00 each with all proceeds going to The General Fund.  To order your copy contact Sharon Tilstra at 472-2390, Mary Hoogers at 472-3097, the church office at 472-3729 or leave a note in Sharon and/or Mary’s church mailbox. The deadline to order is Dec 18. Calendars will be ready by January 1. Thank you in advance for your support.

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.

~This week we will be launching a new service to our church called Right Now Media. This is free to use, all you need to do is text ROCKRAPIDSFRC to 49775. Or you can scan the QR code to register. Or use https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/rockrapidsfrc. It will also be on the church website under contact us link. This is 

The December Bridge is now available in the clear boxes next to the mailboxes. 

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    

*Justice For All is planning a KENTUCKY BUS TOUR, focusing on our 4 major ministry partners:  Grace Covenant Ministries, Annville, KY; Helping Hands, Hyden KY, Appalachia Reach Out Inez, KY; and Appalachian Mission of Hope, Berea, KY.   The dates are April 12-18, 2023.  Join us, learn, and see how God is using beautiful ministries to share HIS love and hope to those who live in very poor communities throughout Kentucky.  We’ll be exploring the rich history, culture and stories of the mountain   ‘hollers’, coal, and horses!  And God’s amazing creation will also be on display!   If you are interested or want more information, please contact Pat Vander Pol at JFA (patvp@jfa-nwiowa.org – 712-476-2804). Thanks!

Attention – Justice for All is having a meeting with information about Service & Learning Trips at Justice for All ministry center on Tuesday January 10, 2023 at 6:30pm.  Address is for the ministry center is 1335 Valley Drive Rock Valley, IA 51247. There will be light refreshments available.  With questions, please contact Nick at Justice for All 712.476.2804. Consider going on a trip this year to work alongside others in a different community.

“So rejoice in the LORD and be glad, all you who obey Him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure!”- Psalm 32:11

                       Congratulations to The Ver Beek family on the arrival of baby Arlow

Please pray for…..                                                   

Shari Kastein (recent hospital visit)

Hermina Gerritsen                                                                               

Betty Vanden Heuvel

Judy Netten                                                                                          

Rod Grooters

Karen Flier                                                                                             

JoAnn Douglas                                                                    

Denise Roskam                                                                                    

 Sherri Weerheim

Lorelei Reynolds (Laureen Schram’s sister)                                      

Joyce Clemons (Ashley Schwartze’s aunt)

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) Hospice   

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)                                    

Sandra Smith (Laurie David’s Mom) Cancer

Parenting your Parents Workshop

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

 *Please consider sending Christmas cards to our…

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Senior Living Residents:

(Addresses available at church office)

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

Club 512 Volunteers for 12-14-22

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                         Reece Vander Zee

                                                                     Dionne Jansma                                Wyatt Krull 

Snacks:  Jan Spyksma    

               Debbie Crane

Meal Helpers:   Glenda Hellenga, Audra Klinkenborg, Kellie Menning                                                                          Amy Sieperda, April DeWIt

Nursery:  Mali Kellenberger             4^th Grade Nursing Home Chaperone:   N\A

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE
 December 11, 2022 at 9:30am

Prelude: Joy to the World

Advent Candle Lighting- Jeff & Danielle Hrdlicka

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome/Announcements/Prayer

Praise Service:

Angels we Have Heard on High 

O Come all Ye Faithful

O Come, O Come Emmanuel   

Ministry of Music: Handbells    

Congregational Prayer        

WE HEAR GODS WORD

Children’s Message

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

Scripture: Luke 2: 1-21

Message: Why the Shepherds?

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: Go Tell it on the Mountain

Benediction

Closing Hymn: Go Tell it on the Mountain    

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

Serving us today 12-11-22

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Handbells

NURSERY- Alex Lyman & Emerson Kelderman

COMMON GROUND- Girls League

COFFEE BREAK- Girls League

SUNDAY SCHOOL NURSERY: N/A

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES: Chelsea Hunt

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER:  Paul Van Wyhe

CHILDREN & WORSHIP-   Leader: Ashley Rypkema    Greeter: Mali Kellenberger

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER: Paul Van Wyhe

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- Joel Vis

SOUND SYSTEM – Keith Van Beek

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Elise Kahl

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kathy Moser

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

 Serving us next week 12-18-22

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Cantata

NURSERY- Kadence Boender & Olivia Lyman                                      

COMMON GROUND- Edie Korthals & Glenda Hellenga

COFFEE BREAK- Fred & Sharon Tilstra

SUNDAY SCHOOL NURSERY- N/A

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Heather Springer

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- John Metzger

CHILDREN & WORSHIP-   Leader:  Amy Schulte    Greeter:  Taylor Rypkema

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Pastor Steve        

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- Pastor Steve

SOUND SYSTEM – Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING – Matt Kock

PROCLAIM PRESENTER – Lincoln Kock

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Scott Hunt

*THE LOOSE OFFERING – Benevolent Fund

Sunday School 12-4-22

Last Year’s Attendance: 109                                Last Week’s Attendance: 101

Last Year’s Offering: $49.00                                Last Week’s Offering: $30.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 12-11-22:

Sunday School lesson: Session 1: Paul’s Third Journey/ Persevering the Mission

11:30am Elders Meeting

10:30am Cantata Practice

Christmas Caroling (3:15pm Health Center) (4:15pm Lyon Manor) 

MONDAY 12-12-22:

5:15 Women’s Ministry Meeting

TUESDAY 12-13-22:

WEDNESDAY 12-14-22:

10am Staff Meeting

2:30-5pm Club 512

5-6:15pm Midweek Meal (Everyone is welcome to attend) *Chili Soup*

6:30pm Jr. RCYF

6:30pm Girls League

8pm Guys Night

THURSDAY 12-15-22:

6pm Peace Circle Christmas *rescheduled to today* (Fellowship Hall)

FRIDAY 12-16-22:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 12-17-22:

9:30am Cantata Practice

SUNDAY 12-18-22: 

Sunday School Lesson: Session 2: Paul was Arrested / Continuing through Opposition

Christmas Cantata

Looking Ahead: 

December 24: Christmas Eve Worship 5:30pm