Announcements for 3-27-22                                                                                                                                        

~This morning, our 3&4 year olds, Preschool, and Pre-K Classes will be presenting their memory work. Next week, our Kindergarten Class will recite their memory work, The Lord’s Prayer. Parents: please have your children to their classroom by 9:15 AM. When they are finished, the children will join their families for the remainder of worship. Thank you!

Update: Half of the Air Madness flyers had the wrong date. It should have said Wednesday, April 20^th not the 22^nd. 

Attention: Paul & Sue Van Wyhe would like to share some information about the happenings in Ukraine. They will share with us in the sanctuary following worship today! Please consider joining them!

Thank you: Our hearts are full of gratitude when we say many thanks to our church family, friends, and neighbors for all your acts of kindness during this very difficult time; for your prayers, cards, visits, meals, and kind words spoken to our family regarding the recent passing of my wife and our mother, Lori. Your support and love have been a great comfort to me and my girls. ~ Rich DeBuhr, Tracy & Eric, Shelly & Mac and families

 ~Please pray for First Reformed Church’s Pastoral Search Committee.  The Committee has received some really great Pastoral Profiles for consideration.  Interviews will begin this next week.  Please hold these members in your prayers as they complete the process laid before them. Thanks, Shari Kastein.

Church Directory: The updated church directory is finished.  If you would like a copy, please stop by the church office to pick one up. I can also put one in your church mailbox, just call or email me. Thanks Jammie    frchurch@premieronline.net or 712-472-3729 

Planning Center: We will be starting to implement a new way of contacting and church event planning. It is called “Planning Center”. So, if you are receiving emails to except, please do. It is how we will be contacting you for worship planning, registering for events and other services offered here at First Reformed Church. Thanks

Prison Ministry Opportunity:  Come and worship in the state penitentiary in Sioux Falls!  We will join Cornerstone Prison Church for worship on Friday, May 20.  We will leave from the church parking lot at 4:45pm and return around 9:00pm.  We will worship and go out to eat after.  You must be 18 years or older.  You must fill out a waiver and turn it in to any staff member by Sunday, April 24.  There are limited spots, so the first 15 people get to go!  Get a waiver from the Welcome Center, Church office, or contact Valerie Lenderink, frcmusic@premieronline.net or call or text 314-637-8383.

Teen Grief Support group:  Will meet March 28 at the Rock Rapids Public Library from 6:30-7:30pm. 

Testimony night: Join us for our third worship night, featuring testimony by Valerie Lenderink.  Tonight 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.    

Hope Haven, Inc.:  will host their Annual Benefit Audtion on Friday, April 1^st at TeSlaa Trucking in Hull, Ia (corner of Hwys 75 & 18). Help support individuals with disabilities through this exciting evening of fun and fellowship. The schedule is: doors open at 4:30pm; food booth opens at 5:00pm; the live auction begins at 5:30pm. Visit hopehaven.org/events to see a preview of catalog of items. The whole family is invited to this community fundraiser!

     Soul Strong Morning of Renewal

When: Saturday, April 30 from 9-1

Where: First Reformed Church, Rock Rapids

Consider this an open invitation to all Sisters in Christ. Gift yourself a few hours to be empowered with new understanding and loved with an intention of grace and joy.

Come join me and my radiant colleague friend, Jada Dobesh, owner of Selah Space, as we collaborate to close the gaps of understanding towards women's mental, spiritual, physical and sexual health. 

You will be well watered in Truth and well fed at the soul level (lunch included). You will leave celebrating your most sacred design; a true freedom of spirit when love and understanding align. 

Soul Level Investment: $60

Link to register: https://www.soulstrongspiritualdirection.com/soul-strong-morning-of-renewal/

Contact Meredith Vander Zee (712-400-9559) with any questions. 

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

~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

“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.”-Micah 6:8

Please Pray for…. 

John Van Aartsen (Hospice)                                                                 

Karen DeNoble (Dave DeNoble O’s mom)

Doris Calkins                                                                                           

Roger Van Maanen (Heather Van Wyhe’s dad)                            

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)

                                                           The Oaks Club

                                  Good Friday Passion Play in Sibley April 15th -

                                 Sign up this week (Amy Ryals 229-296-3019)

                                                            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 27, 2022 at 9:30am

WE APPROACH GOD

Prelude: 

Welcome/Announcements/Prayer

Holy, Holy, Holy  #262 v. 1, 2, 4

Memory Work: 3 & 4 yr. olds & Preschool

Just a Closer Walk with Thee #380 v. 1-3

Mission Minute: Cornerstone Prison Church

Congregational Prayer: Joel Vis

Ministry of Music: Adult Choir: My Jesus I Love Thee

Children’s Message: Sue Van Wyhe

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

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD 

Scripture: John 3: 1-21

Message: Good News: A Fresh Start

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: I Have Decided to Follow Jesus #376 vs. 1-3

Benediction

Sending Chorus:  Doxology #625

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

 Serving us today 3-27-22

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Choir

NURSERY- Stuart & Lindsey Anderson

COMMON GROUND- Cori Klarenbeek & Glenda Hellenga

COFFEE BREAK- Steve & Jessica Harman

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Joel Vis

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- Susan Van Wyhe

CHILDREN & WORSHIP: Leader: Cheryl Van Beek     Greeter: Taylor Rypkema

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER- Susan Van Wyhe

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Heather Springer

SOUND SYSTEM – Dustin Bosch

VIDEO TAPING- Breyden Dieren

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Tanner Lincecum

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Sherri DeJong

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Serving us next week 4-3-22 

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Cherub Choir

NURSERY- Jordan & Kellie Menning

COMMON GROUND- Dan & Rhona Snyder

COFFEE BREAK- Steve & Jessica Harman

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Joel Vis

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- 

CHILDREN & WORSHIP- Leader: Amy Schulte       Greeter: Mali Kellenberger

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER- Paul Van Wyhe

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Barb Folkens

SOUND SYSTEM – Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING – Randy Bosch

PROCLAIM PRESENTER – Jamie Vande Weerd

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kathy Moser

*THE LOOSE OFFERING – Benevolent Fund

Sunday School 

Last Year’s Attendance: 71                                   Last Week’s Attendance: 90

Last Year’s Offering: $110.00                                Last Week’s Offering: $26.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 3-27-22:

Sunday School Lesson: Session 5: Living Like Jesus

Sunday School memory work: 3&4 year olds, Preschool, and Pre-K

7pm Worship & Testimonies Night @FRC

MONDAY 3-28-22: 

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

TUESDAY 3-29-22:

2:00 Staff Meeting

WEDNESDAY 3-30-22: 

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

6:30 Jr. RCYF

8pm Sr. RCYF

THURSDAY 3-31-22:

FRIDAY 4-1-22:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 4-2-22: 

SUNDAY 4-3-22:  

Sunday School Lesson: Session 1: Ananias and Sapphira

Sunday School Memory Work: Kindergarten “The Lord’s Prayer”

Looking Ahead:

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

April 14^th- 6:30pm Maundy Thursday Worship service

April 13^th- Last day of Club 512