Announcements for 3-3-24 

~Thank you to everyone who prayed and visited me over the past week while I was in the hospital. Your thoughts and prayers are very much appreciated as I continue to recover over the next month or so. - Jordan Menning

~Thank you to all our volunteers who delivered Meals on Wheels this month! You are a blessing!

Lent Devotional: If you would like to learn more about the season of lent, then sign up for a daily devotional to be emailed every day of lent. 

Bible Reading Plan: You can grab a bible reading bookmark from the Welcome Center or sign up at the Welcome Center for a daily text with the scripture reading for the day! 

Sunday, March 10 at 11:30 am is First Reformed churches next potluck meal. All are welcome! Please bring a hot or cold dish to share. Drink and tableware will be provided. We need 7 people to help with set-up and 8 people to help with clean-up. If you are willing to help, please contact Sharon Postma at 712-470-0533, the church office, or sign up at the Welcome Center.

Club 512 Volunteers for 3-6-24

Games:                1^st & 2^nd                                               3^rd&4^th                                                5^th&6^th 

                    Maddie VanDerWeerd                    Ephraim Hoefert                                Reece Vander Zee

                         Avery Harman                              Aston Van Beek                                    Trevor Dieren

                      Maddie Huisman                            Liam Vander Zee                                   Gabe Schulte 

Club 512 Snack helpers:  Debbie Crane & Jan Spyksma

Midweek Meal Helpers:   Tracy Arnold, Glenda Hellenga, Audra Klinkenborg, Jill Jansma, 

                                                                            Kay Wynia & Rachelle Johnsen                                 

Nursing Home Chaperone:  Steve Crane

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

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

*Bulletin announcements need to be to the office by Thursday at 9am for the Sunday bulletin

“And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

(Philippians 4:19)

“May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,

 and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”- 2 Corinthians 13:14

Condolences to Cody & Garrett Hoefert on the loss of their dad, Lloyd

Our prayer concerns….

Jordan Menning                                                                                     

Twilla Hoekstra                                                                                      Judy Netten                                                         

Barb Hoogendorn                                                                                 Merlin Groen

Karen Flier                                                                                              Kari Jurrens 

Makayla Klarenbeek                                                                            Betty Vanden Heuvel                         

Eldora Krull                                                                                              Janice Den Besten                                                                                                               JoAnn Douglas                                                                                      Nina Koedam (Terry Koedam’s mom)

Todd Altman (Jack & Esther Altman’s son)                                      Cindy Witt                                                            

Melissa Moser (Kathy Moser’s daughter-in-law)                             Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)

Ellen Schram (Jeff Schram’s mom)                                                    Nancy Bosma (Mary Klinkenborg’s sister)                    

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)                              Sheila Haspels

Roger Van Maanen (Heather Van Wyhe’s dad)                              Sandra Smith (Laurie David’s mom) cancer     

Carlton Woodruff (Rachelle Johnsen’s uncle)                                 Nancy Aaker (Shari Kastein’s mom)

Doris Iwen (Lance Iwen’s mom)                                                         Lennis Harberts (Hedy Kruger’s brother-in-law)                           

Merlin Groen’s Address for cards:

Madonna Rehabilitation

5401 South Street Room #S17

Lincoln, NE 68506     

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Our Care Elders:

Steve & Debbie Crane                Steve & Jessica Harman             Dustin & Taylor Bosch

                            Scott & Amy Sieperda                 Rich & Denise Roskam                 Mike & Erica Groen

  Chris & Kristi Wright                   Anita Dieren                               Jody Vande Weerd

  Matt & Jen Kock                        Laureen Schram                         Mary Hoogers

  Gerald Postma                          Sara Hrdlicka                            Wendy Huisman

  Barb Folkens & Sue Faber           Geneva Grooters                        Dan & Rhona Snyders

  Dwayne & Sharon Postma           Fred & Sharon Tilstra

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

Edna Jongerius                                                                                    Doris Calkins

Ruth Van Aartsen                                                                                Wilma DeRoo                                                     

Lucille Smit                                                                                           Joyce Mellema

Hermina Gerritsen                                                                              JoEllen Sorgdrager

Harriet Hoff                                                                                          Darlene Brinkhuis

Pearl Folkens                                                                                                                                                                                             

Addresses available upon request at church office       

Prelude: “Come as You Are”

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/Prayer

*please pass the fellowship pads*                                                         

Ministry of Music: Cherub Choir

Praise Service:                                                            

“Jesus Messiah”

“Waymaker”

Congregational Prayer

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Isaiah 53: 7-12

Sermon: According to the Scriptures

Baptism

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Offertory and Closing Song: “How Deep the Father’s Love”

(Offering plate will be passed) 

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “How Deep the Father’s Love”

*6^th Grade and below may exit for Sunday School*

Mission statement: “TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS

Serving us today 3-3-24

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Harvey & Nettie Roskam (S) Scott & Allison VanAartsen (SE) Brad & Ashley Rypkema

NURSERY- Jammie & Mali Kellenberger

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Pytleski Family

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Springer Family 

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Cherub Choir            

CHILDREN & WORSHIP:  Leader: No C&W       Helper: 

SOUND SYSTEM: Dustin Bosch

VIDEO TAPING- Eric Arnold

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Caitlin Huisman

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Scott Hunt

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER: Lisa VandeStouwe

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES: Emily Anderson

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR: Katie Boender

VAN DRIVER: Shawn Van Wyhe

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Ben & Nicole Gerleman (S) Mark & Sarah Swartz (SE) Nate & Amy Schulte

NURSERY- Jen Lincecum & Avery Harman

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Girls League

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Girls League

MINISTRY OF MUSIC-             

CHILDREN & WORSHIP:     Leader: Ashley Rypkema      Helper: Taylor Rypkema

SOUND SYSTEM- Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Tanner Lincecum

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- April DeWit

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER: Cheryl Van Beek

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES: Glenda Hellenga

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR: Josie Moser

VAN DRIVER: Mike Klarenbeek

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

FINANCIALS as of 2-25-24

                                            Last Sunday                    YTD Offerings                  YTD Budget

General Fund:                    $11,231.11                        $59,060.46                        $136,936.00

Benevolent Fund               $1,315.00                         $24,907.75                         $31,257.60

Online Donations:              $716.92                            $7,378.72

Sunday School 2-25-23

                              Last Year’s Attendance: 85                                     Last Week’s Attendance: 84

                              Last Year’s Offering: $30.00                                   Last Week’s Offering: $62.50

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 3-3-24:

Sunday School lesson:  Session 1: Peter Preached in Jerusalem/ The Church Grows

MONDAY 3-4-24: 

TUESDAY 3-5-24: 

WEDNESDAY 3-6-24:

6am Men’s Bible Study (Martha Room)

9-11am MOPS

2:30-5pm Club 512

5-6:15 Midweek Meal (Fellowship hall)

6:30pm Jr. RCYF

8pm Sr. RCYF

THURSDAY 3-7-24:   

FRIDAY 3-8-24:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 3-9-24:

SUNDAY 3-10-24: 

9am Evangelism Committee meeting

Sunday School Lesson: Session 2: Peter Healed a Man/ The Church Meets Needs

11:30am Potluck (Fellowship Hall)

5pm Girls League

5pm Guys Night

3/3/24   Sermon Notes

Isaiah 53:1-6        According to the Scriptures

Intro: Babe Ruth Calling his Shot

                   Glory goes to those who make good on their promises.

                   The greater the promise kept, the greater the glory.

1. God Called His Shot:
1. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 (According to what scripture?)

1. Isaiah 53:7-12 (700 BC)

1. Christ Died for Our Sins (Vs 7-8)
1. Silent Before Accused (Is. 53:7)
1. Matt. 27:12-14

1. Died for our Sins (Is. 53:8)
1. “It is Finished” (Paid in Full)

1. Christ was Buried (vs 9)
1. Died as a Criminal, intended to be buried as a Criminal.

1. Instead Buried with the rich (Joseph’s Tomb)

God Called His Shot

1. Raised on the 3^rd Day (Vs 10-12)
1. Jesus’ Atonement for our Sins is cemented in the Resurrection.
1. He will see his offspring (Spiritual)
2. 1 Cor. 15:5 Appeared to his Disciples.

1. God Exalts Jesus (Phil. 2:8-11)
1. Right hand of God.
2. Christ Intercedes for the Transgressors (In Jesus Name)

God called his Shot in Isaiah 53 and Jesus Delivered.