Announcements for 7-13-25

Please pray for the students who will be attending camp at Inspiration Hills this summer!

       July 21-25: Elsie B

       July 28-Aug. 1: Malia B, Bethany K, Emalyn M, Berkley M, Gracelyn VW

The July 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**

“I will put my hope in God! I will praise Him again- my Savior and my God!”- Psalm 43:5b

Our prayer concerns….                                                                                                  

Betty Vanden Heuvel                                                                                          

Rod Grooters                                                                                      

Eldora Krull

Alice Feikema                                                                 

JoAnn Douglas

Karen Flier                                                                     

Twilla Hoekstra 

Merlin Groen                                                                 

 Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)

Ron & Cathy Birkeland                                                                 

Todd Altman (Jack & Esther Altman’s son)           

Kathy Van Olst                                                                     

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

Janice Den Besten                                                                           

Doris Iwen (Lance Iwen’s mom)   

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

 Russ Carver (Rachelle Johnsen’s dad)

Bill Saeger (Jackie Groen’s brother)                                            

Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)     

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                          Darlene Brinkhuis

 Eldora Krull                                        Harriet Hoff                                      

Addresses available upon request at church office

SAVE THE DATE: September 7, Sunday school kick off church in island park. Worship, food and fellowship. More details to follow

~Plan now to attend Bible League’s “Christmas in July” at Sibley First Reformed Church on Monday, July 28 starting at 1:30 PM. Enjoy a silent auction, Bible League updates, and lots of fun/food/fellowship. You won’t want to miss it! Consider donating an item for the silent auction to support the growing need for Bibles throughout the world.

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 July 13, 2025 at 9:30am 

Prelude

Mission Minute: Mid Sioux

Children’s Message

Hymn: “I Need Thee Every Hour” #428, v. 1-4

Hymn: “Leaning On The Everlasting Arms” #354 v. 1-3

Congregational Prayer

Offering Hymn “Praise To The Lord The Almighty” #8 v. 1-4

(offering plates will be passed)

“Doxology” #625

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Revelation 19: 11-21

Sermon: Return of the King

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: “I Love To Tell The Story” #297, v. 1-3

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “I Love To Tell The Story” #297, Chorus 

Serving us today 7-13-25

DOOR GREETERS- (N) John & Peggy Metzger S) Pam & Julia Bryngelson (SE) Steve & Debbie Crane

NURSERY- Emelia Stiltz 

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Women’s Ministry

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Women’s Ministry

SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Elise Kahl

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kristi Metzger

VAN DRIVER- Lucas Bouwman

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Serving us next week 7-20-25 

DOOR GREETERS-(N) Mary Hoogers (S) Curt & Anita Dieren (SE) Lonn & Jammie Kellenberger

NURSERY- Avery Harman & Ashlyn Timmerman

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Glenda Hellenga & Edie Korthals

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Shannon Rodger

SOUND SYSTEM- Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Breyden Dieren

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Brett Dieren

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Brenda Van Hofwegen

VAN DRIVER- Shawn Van Wyhe

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent 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 7-6-2025

                                Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                     YTD Budget

General Fund:         $8,016.30                             $269,709.31                     $355,965.30

Benevolent Fund:  $8,877.00                              $117,815.90                       $104,333.40   

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 7-13-25:

9am Evangelism Committee Meeting (Connections Room)

MONDAY 7-14-25:

6:30pm Grief Share (Martha Room)

TUESDAY 7-15-25: 

WEDNESDAY 7-16-25

8:30am Staff Meeting (Martha Room)

THURSDAY 7-17-25: 

FRIDAY 7-18-25:   

8am Men’s Bible Study (Martha Room)

*Youth leave for Power Connection

SATURDAY 7-19-25: 

SUNDAY 7-20-25:

2:30pm Fair Concert and Ice Cream Social 

4-8pm Men’s Ministry Softball Tournament (Open Space Park and Athletic fields) *meal at 6pm

7/13/2025                                     The Return of the King       Revelation 19:11-21

Intro: Why was Revelation written? 

Purpose: To Encourage the Church to fulfill the Great Commission until Jesus Returns.

1. Jesus is Coming Back
1. Heaven Standing Open
1. White Horse
2. Faithful and True
3. Eyes like Blazing Fire
4. Name no one knows
5. Word of God
6. Army God
1. Rev. 19:8 & 1 Thes. 4:16-17
7. Name: King of Kings and Lord of Lords

1. Total Victory over Satan 
1. Beast and the False Prophet

1. Good News for God’s People

1. Bad News for God’s Enemies

1. Are we living in the End Times? 

1. How does Rev. 19 encourage us to live today?
1. Know the King
1. Disciple = Whole life devoted to Jesus our Lord.
2. Dresser

1. Understand who the Enemy is and Isn’t.
1. Enemy is not flesh and blood, but Satan himself.

1. Great Commission: Go and make Disciples in Enemy Territory
1. Called to Families, Work, School, Friends, etc.

Jesus will return…are you ready?