Announcements for 5-4-25

~This morning will conclude our memory work with our 6^th grade class, who will recite Psalm 19.   Thank you to all the children, teachers and parents who worked hard on their memory work this year!  Next week, we will be presenting our 2^nd graders with their Bibles. Parents of 2^nd graders are asked to come up front with their children for the presentation.

~Ladies! Plan to attend Bible League’s Spring Salad Luncheon with your friends on Monday, May 5 at Rock Valley First Christian Reformed Church (1401 16^th Street, Rock Valley IA). Please bring one salad for every four ladies in your group. The Luncheon begins at 11:30 AM; featured speaker is Gayle Walhof who will tell of her 4-year journey in publishing her book “Songs of Naamah – A Novel of King David’s Harem”. Updates from BLI will be given, and a freewill donation will be received. Join us for this FUN event!

“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those crushed in spirit.”-Psalm 34:18  

Our prayer concerns….                                                                                                  

Chris Schwartze                                                              

Betty Vanden Heuvel                                                                                        

Rod Grooters                                                                                      

Eldora Krull

Alice Feikema                                                                

  JoAnn Douglas

Loren Dengler                                                                 

Twilla Hoekstra 

Merlin Groen                                                                   

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)

Betty Vanden Heuvel                                                       

Todd Altman (Jack & Esther Altman’s son)            

Kathy Van Olst                                                                     

Dannelle Gerdes (Scott Hunt’s sister-chemo treatments)    

Karen Flier                                                                                          

Ellen Schram (Jeff Schram’s mom)             

Marv Faber (Gordy’s brother)                                                        

Russ Carver (Rachelle Johnsen’s dad)

Bill Saeger (Jackie Groen’s brother)                                            

Janice Den Besten

Doris Iwen (Lance Iwen’s mom)                                                        

Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)    

Ron & Cathy Birkeland                                                                      

Beth Gable (Allison Van Aartsen’s sister-in-law)

Birthday & Anniversary List (if you’d like a copy, please see church office)

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

Pearl Folkens                          Wilma DeRoo                                    JoEllen Sorgdrager        Ruth Van Aartsen                  Joyce Mellema                                  Lucille Smit                    

 Eldora Krull                              Darlene Aeilts                                   Harriet Hoff

Loren Dengler                         Darlene Brinkhuis                                            

Addresses available upon request at church office    

The May Bridge Newsletter is now available in the clear boxes next to the mailboxes it will no longer be available on online, so please visit the church to pick up a copy.

Secretary’s office hours: ~ Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9-1.

**Bulletin announcements are due on Thursdays at 9am. Thanks** 

Grief Share has begun on Mondays @ 6:30pm- Contact Amy Ryals for more information

Church and Local Happenings

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 May 4, 2025 at 9:30am 

Prelude: “Blessed Be Your Name”

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Ministry of Music: Cherub Choir

Memory Work: 6^th Grade “Psalm 19”

Mission Minute: Harvest Hands

Praise Service:

“House Of The Lord”

“It Is You”

Congregational Prayer

Offering Hymn: “Cornerstone”

(offering plates will be passed)

“Doxology” #625

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16: 13-14

Sermon: Portrait of a Godly Man

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “The Blessing”

(6^th Grade and below may be excused for Sunday School)

Mission statement: “TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS!”

Serving us today 5-4-25

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Greg & Sherri DeJong (S) Rich & Denise Roskam (SE) Evan & Linda De Boer

NURSERY- Elliot Kelderman & Jersie Klarenbeek

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Scott & Amy Sieperda      

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Scott & Amy Sieperda

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Jerry Pytleski

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Emily Grooters

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Lindsey Anderson

SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING- Jonathan Kock

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Caitlin Huisman

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Shannon Rodger

VAN DRIVER- Mike Klarenbeek

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

 Serving us next week 5-11-25

DOOR GREETERS-(N) Marlene Bowers & Julius D. (S) Roger & Carol Oliver (SE) Curt & Hedy Kruger

NURSERY- Brody & Gable Hartter & Emily Grooters

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Eric & Amy Hartter

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Senior Recognition (cake)

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Marilyn McCoy

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Kellie Menning

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Danielle Hrdlicka

SOUND SYSTEM- Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Elise Kahl

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- April DeWit

VAN DRIVER- Jeff Hrdlicka

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

ELDERS

Chris Wright, Clerk-2023-25

Sharon Postma, VP-2023-25

Nate Schulte -2024-26

Randy Bosch-2024-26

Joel Vis- 2025-27

Rodney Vanden Top- 2025-27

DEACONS

Rob Van Hofwegen, Property Chair-2023-25

Justin Groen -2023-25 

Mark Boender-2023-25

Shawn Van Wyhe, Benevolent Treas. -2024-26

Jordan Menning, Chair of Deacons -2024-26

Evan Metzger, General Treas./ Personnel chair-2024-26

Kade Griesse, Clerk of Deacons- 2025-27

Brad Rypkema-2025-27

Jerry Mulder- 2025-27

                                                  FINANCIALS as of 4-27-2025                                                                                 Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                     YTD Budget

General Fund:       $15,378.80                       $184,471.98                         $224,126.30

Benevolent Fund:  $360.00                          $82,831.65                           $65,691.40   

                                       *Online donations are now added to designated funds*        

Sunday School 4-27-25

              Last Year’s Attendance: 99                             Last Week’s Attendance: 109

              Last Year’s Offering: $57.00                           Last Week’s Offering: $117.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 5-4-25:

Sunday School Lesson: #28 The Ice Age

2pm TEC Council Meeting (Youth Room)

MONDAY 5-5-25:

6:30pm Grief Share (Elijah Room)

7pm BSF (David Room)

TUESDAY 5-6-25: 

7pm Faith Circle

WEDNESDAY 5-7-25

12-1pm Prayer Time (Sanctuary)

THURSDAY 5-8-25: 

6:30pm Peace Circle (David Room)

FRIDAY 5-9-25:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

8am Women’s Ministry Table Decorating (Fellowship Hall)

SATURDAY 5-10-25: 

SUNDAY 5-11-25:

9am Evangelism Committee Meeting (Connections Room)

Sunday School lesson: #29 Confusion: Dispersion at Babel

Senior Recognition Sunday 

Second Grade Bible presentation

5/4/2025                              Portrait of a Godly Man             1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Intro: What is a Man according to the World?

Importance of a Biblical understanding of Godly Men.

1. Godly Man is Alert
1. Recognizes the Spiritual Battlefield
1. Where is Satan looking to attack you?
2. Where is Satan Looking to attack the ones, you love?

1. Don’t be a Margarita Man

1. Stands Firm in the Faith
1. Man of God must be a Man of the Word.
1. Knows the Truth: Psalm 119:11; 2 Tim. 3:16-17
2. Knows the Truth about God, Us, Sin, Salvation, Love, etc.
1. Stand against the Devils lies: protecting the weak, fighting injustice and false teachings, etc.

1. Setting Your Priorities (Intentional)
1. Relationship with Jesus
2. Family Priorities: Sports, Family Time, Church, etc.
3. Relationship with Significant Others: Boundaries

1. Act like Men, not like Boys (Mature)
1. Boys = Me Focused
1. Decisions, Purchases, Schedules, etc.

1. Men = Others Focuses (Grow Up!)
1. Decisions, Purchases, Schedules, etc.
1. Take Responsibilities for Faith and Family
2. Lead with Humility and Repentance

1. Be Strengthened
1. Be Strong in the Lord- Example: Paul 

1. Need others (Iron Sharpens Iron)

22. Without Love, everything is meaningless
1. Proper order of Love
1. God
2. Others
3. Self