Announcements for 3-13-22

THANK YOU: Arlene Van Wyhe’s family would like to Thank everyone for your prayers, visits and expressions of kindness, memorials, and cards during her time of illness and her passing. We are so blessed to have such a caring Community and Church Family. 

*Pastoral Search Committee will be meeting at 6:30 pm on March 16^th.  Please plan to meet in the Children’s Choir Room.  Thanks, Shari Kastein.  

 Inspiration Hills is raising funds for a commercial washer/dryer.   Their goal is to have this equipment in place for summer camp 2022!  If you would like to support this project, please contact Nate Schulte, Mission Committee Chairman at 712-470-4884.

~Thank you so very much for your participation in Operation Christmas Child this past November. The numbers are in: Praise God that over 10.5 million shoebox gifts were gathered worldwide and are now being distributed to children in over 100 countries. This significant increase over 2020 (over 9.1 million boxes) was reflected at our local drop sites, thanks to your generosity! Please, continue to pray for the children receiving shoeboxes…that they would be delighted by these tangible gifts of love, and led to a saving relationship with Christ as they learn of His love, plans and purposes for them. -Loralie Wiese, Sioux Center (OCC Church Relations)

Teen Grief Support group:  Will not meet on March 7 but will meet on March 14, 21 & 28 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!

  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.

John 16:33

“In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

Please Pray for….

John Van Aartsen (Hospice)                                                               

Karen DeNoble (Dave DeNoble’s mom)

Doris Calkins                                                                                           

Myra (Cheryl Van Beek’s sister)                                      

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)

Pam Foster (Huntington’s Disease)

This Thursday @ 2pm (Fellowship Hall)

Grief Share

Classes will be… April- June

Monday nights from 6:30-8:30pm in Children’s Worship Room 

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE
 March 13, 2022 at 9:30am

WE APPROACH GOD

Prelude: O Come to the Altar

Welcome/Announcements/Prayer

Praise Service

My Lighthouse

Hungry

Waymaker

Professions of Faith: Taylor Vande Weerd, Gable Van Beek, and Ella Jager

Mission Update: Touch of Hope

Congregational Prayer: Pastor Troy Van Beek

Children’s Message: Sharon Postma

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

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD 

Scripture: Mark 8: 31-38

Message: Good News, Worth Dying For!

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: Jesus Paid it All

Benediction

Sending Chorus:  Jesus Paid it All

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

Serving us today 3-13-22

MINISTRY OF MUSIC-

NURSERY- Joel & Katie Vis

COMMON GROUND- Girls League

COFFEE BREAK- Girls League

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Pastor Troy Van Beek

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- Sharon Postma

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

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER- Jen Kock

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Geneva Grooters

SOUND SYSTEM – Keith Van Beek

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Kadence Boender

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Penny Krull

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

 Serving us next week 3-20-22

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- TBD

NURSERY- Ella & Emery Jager

COMMON GROUND- Audra Klinkenborg

COFFEE BREAK- Rob & Brenda Van Hofwegen

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Brian Hellenga

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- Paul Van Wyhe

CHILDREN & WORSHIP- Leader: Taylor Bosch       Greeter: Jayda Pytleski

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER- Paul Van Wyhe

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Rachelle Johnsen

SOUND SYSTEM – Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING – Matt Kock

PROCLAIM PRESENTER – Brett Dieren

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- April DeWit

*THE LOOSE OFFERING – Benevolent Fund

FINANCIALS

                                    Sunday 3-6-22            YTD Offerings                  YTD Budget

General Fund:            $2,647.00                        $49,921.05                         $56,503.70

Benevolent Fund:     $7,920.00                        $40,687.73                         $37,329.60

Building Fund:           $1,050.00                        $8,395.00                           $47,808.20

Sunday School 

Last Year’s Attendance: 95                                   Last Week’s Attendance: 61

Last Year’s Offering: $81.00                                 Last Week’s Offering: $20.50

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 3-13-22:

Sunday School Lesson: Session 2: Peter Healed a Man

MONDAY 3-14-22: 

6:30pm Teen Grief Support @ Rock Rapids Public Library

TUESDAY 3-15-22:

2:15 Staff Meeting

6:30pm Grace Circle meets @ Jean Fick’s 

WEDNESDAY 3-16-22: 

9am MOPS

2:30-5 Club 512/ 5-6:15 Midweek Meal. Everyone is welcome to eat!

6:30pm Pastoral Search Committee meeting (Children’s Worship Center)

6:30 Jr. RCYF

8pm Sr. RCYF

THURSDAY 3-17-22:

FRIDAY 3-18-22:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 3-19-22: 

SUNDAY 3-20-22:  

Sunday School Lesson: Session 4: Faithful in Hard Times

Looking Ahead:

March 27^th-7pm Worship Night- Guest speaker Valarie Lenderink 

April 10^th- Easter Cantata & Women’s Ministry Breakfast