Announcements for 2-27-22

 CONGRATULATIONS:  To Clarence & Karyn Boer as they will be celebrating there 60^th wedding anniversary on Tuesday the 2nd of March. 

CHURCH DIRECTORY: There are copies of our new 2022 church directory in the gathering space. They will be there today and then will be edited.  Please look over your family’s information and “initial” your entry if it is correct.  If there are any errors, please edit your information accordingly. If you don’t have your information in the directory and would like it put in, there are blank address and information spaces in the back of the directory! ~ Thanks 

** We will be postponing our Ash Wednesday services that were scheduled for Wednesday the 2^nd of March until sometime during the Lenten season. Stay tuned for our rescheduled date and time.  Thanks for understanding! 

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT-    March 11, 7pm- Movie and Popcorn 

Fellowship Hall- “Like Arrows”

            When conflict, rebellion, and resentment overwhelm their family, Charlie and Alice are forced to rethink their parenting strategy. Through a journey that unfolds over 50 years, Charlie and Alice discover the unmistakable power of family — learning that knowing and living by God’s Word is what brings hope and transformation to any family.

Children Center- Kids movie (ages K and up)    Youth Room- Childcare- Preschoolers   

Nursery- Childcare Toddlers/Infants

Sign up in Gathering Space or contact Cheryl Van Beek, frccheryl@premieronline.net or 712-470-0278

Teen Grief Support group:  Every Monday in March there will be a teen grief share/ support group at the Rock Rapids Public Library from 6:30-7:30pm. 

Seasonal Reminder:  It is that time of year again!  Respiratory and GI illnesses are in our area.  Please stay home if you are not feeling well.  We also understand if you are not comfortable coming to large gatherings and encourage you to utilize our online streaming service:  https://www.rockrapidsfrc.org/  ~Stay Healthy and THINK SPRING!

~Interested in supporting the Midweek Meal with groceries? Please check the sign-up sheet in the gathering space for items needed. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Schulte at 712.470.4883. Thank you! 

Church Doors:  Due to unforeseen circumstances our church doors will be locked every night until further notice, except south door, that will be unlocked 24/7, but the wheelchair access will be non-functional. So, if you come to the church after hours please use the south entrance. Thank you for your understanding!

  Testimony night: Join us for our third worship night, featuring testimony by Valerie Lenderink.  March 27th at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary.  If you would like to share your testimony at a later date, please contact Valerie Lenderink, frcmusic@premieronline.net or 314-637-8383.

   Worship Is: What's the difference between worship and performance?  Why do we sing, pray, and give an offering during church?  Come join this new adult Sunday school class, Worship Is.  We will explore what worship is, how to do it, what it means, the history, biblical stories, relevant application, and more!  The class will take place every Sunday in March and April in Room 377 during Sunday school time.  Bring your bible!  Questions?  Ask Valerie Lenderink, frcmusic@premieronline.net or 314-637-8383.         

*The March Bridge is now available in the holder next to the mailboxes*

*Children’s Bulletins are now available by the regular bulletins each week. The bulletin goes according to the scripture for the week and there will be one for 3+ and one for 7+. 

~Sunday’s bulletin will now be available via your phone. Just scan the QR code on the bulletin stands or the welcome center.

*Offering will be collected in the back of the church until further notice*                                                                                                       

**Please Call Church Office to reserve Meeting Rooms**

*Bulletin announcement deadline is now Thursdays at 11am, call, email or drop off at the church office.

Psalm 16:11

“You make known to me the path of life; in Your presence there is fullness of joy; 

at Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.”

                   Our condolences to the Van Wyhe family for the loss of Arlene

Please Pray for….

Doris Calkins                                                                                           

Myra (Cheryl Van Beek’s sister)                                        

Barb Hoogendorn                                                                                  

Pam Foster (Huntington’s Disease)                                               

Veryl Blue (Anita Dieren’s dad- Hospice)                                        

 Kathy Van Olst (healing after broken femur)  

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

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)

Gail Hartter (Eric Hartter’s mom)                                                        

Gary Hermanson (Nikki Van Beek’s dad)

Elton Hilbrands (Lucille Smit’s son)                                                  

 Curt Smook (Kay Wynia’s dad)

Bob & Arlene Sterler (Robbie Korthal’s parents)                            

Lorelei Reynolds (Laureen Schram’s sister)

Marilyn Kuyper (Ethanie Pulscher’s aunt)                                         

Terry Gregory (Amy Ryals’ step mom)

Karen DeNoble (Dave DeNoble’s mom)          

Grief Share & Care Coffee

March 1st @ 2pm (Room #345) This Tuesday!

-this is casual gathering where anyone who is experiencing grief is welcome 

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE
 February 27, 2022 at 9:30am

WE APPROACH GOD

Prelude 

Welcome/Announcements/Prayer

Opening Hymn: How Great Thou Art, #4, v. 1-4

Mission Update: Nate Schulte

Hymn: Be Thou My Vision #382, v. 1-4

Congregational Prayer: Joel Vis

Children’s Message- Rochelle Ebel

(4 & 5 year- olds dismissed for Children and Worship)

Ministry of Music: Adult Choir, We Will Proclaim

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD 

Scripture: Genesis 18: 16-33

Message: Bargaining with God

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Communion

Closing Hymn: Standing on the Promises, #271, v. 1-4

Benediction

Sending Chorus: Standing on the Promises, refrain

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

Serving us today 2-27-22 

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Adult Choir

NURSERY- Wendy & Caitlin Huisman

COMMON GROUND- Jess Drewes

COFFEE BREAK- Randy & Cindy Bosch

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Joel Vis

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER: Rochelle Ebel

CHILDREN & WORSHIP: Leader: Heather Springer     Greeter: Anika Springer

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER- Nate Schulte

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Peggy Metzger

SOUND SYSTEM – Dustin Bosch

VIDEO TAPING- Brayden Dieren

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Jac Van Wyhe

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Brian Hellenga

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

 Serving us next week 3-6-22

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Cherub Choir

NURSERY- Jamie Vande Weerd

COMMON GROUND- Rob & Brenda VanHofwegen

COFFEE BREAK- Ken & ReNae Leuthold

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Jen Kock

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- None

CHILDREN & WORSHIP- Leader: Jen Lincecum        Greeter: Emory & Alexis Lincecum

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER- Lisa VandeStouwe

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Kellie Menning

SOUND SYSTEM – Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING – Randy Bosch

PROCLAIM PRESENTER – Jaina Groen

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kristi Metzger

*THE LOOSE OFFERING – Benevolent Fund

FINANCIALS

                                    Sunday 2-20-22            YTD Offerings                  YTD Budget

General Fund:            $3,017.05                        $37,668.05                         $46,230.30

Benevolent Fund:     $10,119.73                      $32,717.73                               $30,542.40

Building Fund:           $2,250.00                     $7,345.00                         $39,115.00

Sunday School 

Last Year’s Attendance: 69                                  Last Week’s Attendance: 86

Last Year’s Offering: $41.00                                 Last Week’s Offering: $61.75

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 2-27-22:

Sunday School Lesson: Unit 27, Session 4: Jesus Returned to Heaven

Communion Sunday

Ice Fishing @ Lake Pahoja

MONDAY 2-28-22: 

Church office closed for staff retreat!

TUESDAY 3-1-22:

WEDNESDAY 3-2-22:

Ash Wednesday services have been postponed until a later date. 

9-11 MOPS

No Youth Activities or meal this week 

THURSDAY 3-3-22:

FRIDAY 3-4-22:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 3-5-22: 

SUNDAY 3-6-22:  

Sunday School Lesson: Session 1: The Holy Spirit Came 

Looking Ahead:

7pm Movie Night in the Fellowship Hall (babysitting available)

6:30-7:30pm Every Monday night in March is Youth Grief Support Group@ Rock Rapids Public Library!