Announcements for 5-7-23     

~This morning will conclude our memory work with our 5^th grade class, who will recite the Beatitudes. 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.

Senior Recognition- Next Sunday, May 14, we will Celebrate our graduating high school seniors. Join us for refreshments following morning worship.

                                          What:  Sourdough Starter Event *hosted by our Women’s ministry
                                                                              When: Saturday, May 13 @ 10am
                                                                               Where: First Reformed Church

                                                                                Children’s Ministry Center
                                                                                             Cost: $10 
                                                                       LIMITED SPOTS SO SIGN UP SOON!
                                                                       *Sign-up sheet in gathering space*
                                                                                                    or
                                                              *Call or text Dayna Altman @ (712) 470-4040* 

Young Adult Bible Study: Young Adult Bible Study “The Power of Knowing God” will begin on Friday, April 14 at 7pm. We will meet the following 6 Fridays at 7pm in the Youth Room.  All those under 25 are invited and welcome to attend. 

     Women’s Small Group Bible Study of Ephesians: All Women are welcome.  Meet for the next 6 weeks, on Tuesday     nights at 630pm in the Youth Room. Each week they will study one chapter of the book of Ephesians. April 11-May 16.

VBS registration is open! Please use the QR Code to register, or go to our church’s website. VBS is for kids age 4 (by June 7) – completing 6^th grade. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Amy Schulte at 712.470.4883. 

• Wednesday, June 7             9:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Thursday, June 8                 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Friday, June 9                       9:00 am - 11:30 am
• Friday, June 9                    11:30 am Program with Lunch to Follow
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: Thanks so much for participating in OCC this past fall.  The numbers are in and the numbers are up:  10,599,907 shoebox gifts packed and donated worldwide in 2022!  That number represents the number of children who will hear the Good News of Jesus Christ, and have opportunities to study what it means to be His disciples through The Greatest Journey lessons.

This year the 200 million^th shoebox gift (since OCC began in 1993) was given to a young girl in Ukraine.  Please continue to pray for all these children, that they would come to know Jesus as their friend and Savior, and be equipped to boldly share His love with families, friends, and communities.

Worship at Inspiration Hills: We are planning worship at Inspiration Hills on Sunday, July 9, 10:30-3:00.  After worship we will have lunch and camp activities.  Please sign up on Church Center or at the Welcome Center to let us know how many people are interested in activities.  Please note, this sign up does not guarantee the activities will be available.  It is for informational and planning purposes only.  

Questions?  Ask Valerie Lenderink, frcmusic@premieronline.net.  

Thank you-

As Gary and Karen Van Wyhe retire from their role as Church Custodians/Building Manager, we want to thank them for their amazing work, hospitality shared with every person who entered our building and servant hearts that “Shared the Love of Jesus” daily.  Blessings and best wishes in your retirement. Your FRC friends and family.

“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”

- Psalm 34:18

Condolences to Dusty & Ivy Ramsey for the loss of their baby boy, Knox James 

Please pray for…..                                                                                             

Makayla Klarenbeek 

Jan Spyksma (chemo)                                                                            Judy Netten (knee)

Karen Flier                                                                                              

JoAnn Douglas                                                                                                     

Betty Vanden Heuvel                                                                         Sherri Weerheim

Janice Den Besten (Lyon Manor-rehab)                                           Nancy Bosma (Mary Klinkenborg’s sister) blood infection                       

Lorelei Reynolds (Laureen Schram’s sister)                                      Bonnie Wilson (Blair Wilson’s mom)

Melissa Moser (Kathy Moser’s daughter-in-law)                            Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)           

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

Karen DeNoble (Dave DeNoble’s mom)                                            Bob & Arlene Sterler (Robbie Korthal’s parents)    

Lora Puttmann (Kellie Menning’s mom)                                           Nancy Aaker (Shari Kastein’s mom)

Kathy Kunze                                                                                          

Debra Acreman (Rachelle Johnsen’s aunt) cancer

Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)                          Tricia Vant Hof (cancer treatment)

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

Ruth Van Aartsen                                                Edna Jongerius                                                    Hermina Gerritsen (Premier Estates #108)

Lucille Smit                                                           Wilma DeRoo                                                       Pam Foster

Lloyd Hoefert                                                       Joyce Mellema                                                     Missy Perkins

Harriet Hoff                                                          JoEllen Sorgdrager                                              Pearl Folkens

                                                                                Doris Calkins                                                         

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                              Every Monday April through June @ 6:30pm

                                                      ALL are welcome! 

            Transportation for shut-ins to attend church is now beginning.

                  Contact Amy Ryals if you are interested in volunteering.

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

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

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

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE
 May 7, 2023 at 9:30am

Prelude: One Thing Remains

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Ministry of Music: Cherub Choir

Memory Work: 5^th Grade “Beatitudes”

Praise Service: 

Promises

Lord I Need You

Congregational Prayer

Song: Same God

WE HEAR GODS WORD

Scripture: Daniel 6

Message: The Character of Daniel

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Song: Before the Throne Of God

Benediction

(6^th grade & below may exit for Sunday School)

Sending Chorus: Before the Throne Of God v. 3

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

 Serving us this week 5-7-23

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Cherub Choir

NURSERY- Kayla Van Wyhe & Jayda Pytleski

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Darsha Tuenge

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Springer Family

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Karen Reemts

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Linda DeBoer 

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Pastor Steve

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- 

SOUND SYSTEM- Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Eric Arnold

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Jaina Groen

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Brenda Van Hofwegen

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

 Serving us next week 5-14-23

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Singers & Ringers

NURSERY- Kayla Van Wyhe                     

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Ruben & Jean Fick

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Glenda Hellenga & Edie Korthals

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES-

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Geneva Grooters

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Joel Vis

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- 

SOUND SYSTEM- Curt Dieren

VIDEO TAPING- Brad Rypkema

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Berlyn DeWit 

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Scott Hunt

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Sunday School 4-30-23

Last Year’s Attendance: 0                                      Last Week’s Attendance: 86

Last Year’s Offering: $0                                          Last Week’s Offering: $21.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 5-7-23:

Sunday School lesson: Session 6 (Big Truth Session) Jesus Came to be the Sacrifice for Sin / The Savior is Our Sacrifice

11am Spiritual Life Committee Meeting *Connections Room #106*

MONDAY 5-8-23:

6:30pm Grief Share *Children’s ministry center*

TUESDAY 5-9-23: 

9:30am “Trite not True” Bible Study *Connections Room #106*

6:30pm Women’s small group bible study “Ephesians” *Youth Room*

WEDNESDAY 5-10-23:

9:30am Joy Circle

10:00am Staff Meeting *connections room*

7pm Property committee meeting *Childrens Ministry Center*

THURSDAY 5-11-23:

6:30pm Care Elder Spring Training *Childrens Ministry Center*

7pm Peace Circle *Rm 345*

FRIDAY 5-12-23:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

7pm Young Adult Bible Study “The Power of Knowing God” *Youth Room*

SATURDAY 5-13-23:

10 am Women’s Spring Sourdough Event *Children’s Ministry Center*

SUNDAY 5-14-23: 

Senior Recognition Sunday/ 2^nd Grade Bible presentation

Sunday School Lesson: Session 1: Jesus Told Nicodemus about Eternal Life/ The Son brings Eternal Life