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Announcements for 4-10-22
Sunday School Memory Work: This morning our 1st Grade Class will recite the Psalm 23 and John 3:16. Next week, our 2nd Grade Class will recite the Apostle’s Creed. Parents: please have your 2nd graders to their classroom by 9:15 AM. When they are finished, the children will join their families for the remainder of worship. Thank you!
Butterbraid Sales: Jr. RCYF is selling Butter Braids to raise funds for youth activities and events (including Power Connection 2022) You can contact a 7th and 8th grade student to order or follow the link https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/3d434cf3-fdf8-4e94-99d7-92eefafc678b. Please reach out to Cheryl Van Beek for more information. frccheryl@premieronline.net or (712)470-0278.
Just For Fun - All Church Potluck - Sunday May 1
All are invited for fellowship, food and fun at our All-Church Potluck on Sunday, May 1 right after Sunday School. Please bring your favorite dish to share. Dinnerware and beverages will be provided. If you would like to help with planning, set-up or clean-up, please contact Mike Klarenbeek or Sharon Postma. Thank you!
Mark your calendars for VBS 2022! June 7th-June 9th. More information to come!
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 accept, 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.
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.
Living Stations of the Cross- We would love to invite you and your congregations to attend The Living Stations of the Cross, put on by the Holy Name High School Youth Group, taking place on Sunday, April 10th at 5 PM at Holy Name Catholic Church in Rock Rapids. Our hope is for this to be a growing community event each year.
Center for Financial Education is having 2 events in the next few months a golf outing and a fishing outing. We are really looking forward to our fishing outing, it's a fun day filled for families of all ages. There is a link to the flyers on our website under updates: https://www.rockrapidsfrc.org/updates/announcements-and-bulletin-for-4-10-22/
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 April 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
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” -Proverbs 3:5-6
Please Pray for….
Pam Foster (Huntington’s Disease)
Lorelei Reynolds (Laureen Schram’s sister)
John Van Aartsen (Hospice)
Curt Smook (Kay Wynia’s dad) Hospice Cottage-Luverne
Karen DeNoble (Dave DeNoble’s mom)
Marilyn Kuyper (Ethanie Pulscher’s aunt)
Doris Calkins
Roger Van Maanen (Heather Van Wyhe’s dad)
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)
Terry Gregory (Amy Ryals’ step mom)
Bob & Arlene Sterler (Robbie Korthal’s parents)
Class will be this Monday April 11h @ 6:30pm in Children’s Worship Room
Casual Coffee will be on Tuesday April 12th @ 2pm in room # 345
Club 512 Volunteers for 4-13-22 Games: 1st & 2nd Alex Lyman 3rd&4th Aston Van Beek 5th&6th Rex Van Wyhe Olivia Lyman Ashlyn Murray Gable Van Beek Kadence Boender Gabe Schulte
Snacks: Doris Schneiderman Meal Helpers: Glenda Hellenga, Audra Klinkenborg, Jill Jansma, Jen Lincecum & Kay Wynia
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Center for Financial Education is having 2 events in the next few months. We are really looking forward to our fishing outing, it's a fun day filled for families of all ages. Here is a link to the flyers. Fishing outing Golf outing
FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
WORSHIP SERVICE
April 10, 2022 at 9:30am
WE APPROACH GOD
Prelude
Welcome/Announcements/Prayer
Memory Work: 1st Grade: Psalm 23 & John 3:16
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna #174 vs. 1-3 (Children enter waving palms)
Easter Cantata; It Is Finished: Narrator- Joel Vis
Christ the Lord is Risen Today (It is Finished/ Beyond the Grave/ Christ the Lord is Risen Today)
Welcome the King!
Behold How He Loves (Soloist- Rochelle Ebel)
When He Was on the Cross (I was on His Mind) with Behold the Lamb
It Is Finished
Just As I Am (I Come Broken)
Christ is Risen Finale (Lord I Lift Your Name on High/ Christ the Lord is Risen Today)
Scripture Reading: Mark 11: 1-11
Meditation
Benediction
Closing Hymn: Doxology
Serving us today 4-10-22
MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Easter Cantata
NURSERY- Alexis & Emory Lincecum
COMMON GROUND- Women’s Ministry
COFFEE BREAK- Women’s Ministry/ Girls League
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Cantata
CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- Cantata
SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER- Paul Van Wyhe
SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Kerry Mulder
SOUND SYSTEM – Curt Dieren
VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen
PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Olivia Lyman
MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Brian Hellenga
*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund
Serving us next week 4-17-22
MINISTRY OF MUSIC-
NURSERY- Garrett Hoefert Family
COMMON GROUND- Pytleski Family
COFFEE BREAK- Steve & Jessica Harman
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Brian Hellenga
CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- Valerie Lenderink
SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER- Lisa Vande Stouwe
SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Tara Bouwman
SOUND SYSTEM – Sawyer Hrdlicka
VIDEO TAPING – Matt Kock
PROCLAIM PRESENTER – Lincoln Kock
MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kristi Metzger
*THE LOOSE OFFERING – Benevolent Fund
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Sunday School
Last Year’s Attendance: 54 Last Week’s Attendance: 82
Last Year’s Offering: $33.00 Last Week’s Offering: $749.00
Upcoming Events
SUNDAY 4-10-22:
Sunday School Lesson: Session 2: Stephen’s Sermon
Sunday School memory work: First Grade: Psalm 23 & John 3:16
MONDAY 4-11-22:
6:30pm Grief Share @FRC in the Children’s Worship Center
5:15 Women’s Ministry Executive Meeting
TUESDAY 4-12-22:
2:00pm Grief share casual coffee @ FRC in Rm 345
WEDNESDAY 4-13-22:
9:30am Joy Circle
2:30-5 Club 512/ 5-6:15 Midweek Meal. Everyone is welcome to eat! *this is our last Club 512 for the season*
6:30 Jr. RCYF
6:30 Girls League
8pm Guys Night
THURSDAY 4-14-22:
6:30pm Maundy Thursday Worship Service
FRIDAY 4-15-22:
8am Men’s Bible Study
SATURDAY 4-16-22:
SUNDAY 4-17-22:
Easter Sunday
Sunday School Lesson: Session 3: The Good News
Sunday School Memory Work: 2nd Grade Class: The Apostle’s Creed
Looking Ahead:
April 20th- All Church Year End party @Air Madness 7pm
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