Announcements for 7-27-25

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

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

“The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.” -Psalm 37:23

~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.

The August 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**

Our prayer concerns….                                                                                                  

Betty Vanden Heuvel                                                                                          

Rod Grooters                                                                                       

Eldora Krull (Hospice)

Alice Feikema  (Hospice)                                                  

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- cancer treatments)   

Janice Den Besten                                                                           

Doris Iwen (Lance Iwen’s mom)   

Russ Carver (Rachelle Johnsen’s dad)                                          

Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)    

Bill Saeger (Jackie Groen’s brother) 

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                        

Alice Feikema (Crown Pointe-Sioux Center)

Addresses available upon request at church office

• Words can’t express how thankful we are to our church family at First Reformed Church. Thank you to all of who supported us with prayers, cards, kind words, gifts of food or memorials to Avera Hospice. A special thank you to Kristi and Chris wright, mom’s Care Elders, for your kindness and compassion shown to her. Kristi, I am so glad you agreed to speak at the funeral and shared memories of your time together. A big thank you to Steve & Debbie Crane, our Care Elders, and Peace Circle for the extra things you did for our family. ~Judy and Joe Gacke and the Family of Lucille Smit

Church and Local Happenings:

Back by popular demand!  The 2025 FRC Amazing Race is scheduled for August 17 at 4pm.   Sign up your team of 2 members (must be 18 or older) by the August 10 deadline! 

~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.

The August 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**

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 July 27, 2025 at 9:30am 

Prelude

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Ministry of Music: Lenderink’s 

Children’s Message

Hymn: “Victory In Jesus” #473 v. 1-3

Hymn: “Crown Him With Many Crowns” #234 v. 1-4

Congregational Prayer

Offering Hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” #43 v. 1-3

(offering plates will be passed)

“Doxology” #625

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Revelation 20: 7-15

Sermon: Judgement

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: “There Is Power In The Blood” #191 v. 1-4

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “There Is Power In The Blood” Chorus

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

Serving us today 7-27-25

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Tony & Brenda Benz S) Scott & Deb Hunt (SE) Marlene Mellema

NURSERY- Alexis Lincecum & Anika Springer 

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Marlene Bowers & Julius Damstra

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

SOUND SYSTEM- Dustin Bosch

VIDEO TAPING- Jonathon Kock

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Berlyn DeWit

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Nicole Larson

VAN DRIVER- Mike Klarenbeek

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

 Serving us next week 8-3-25

DOOR GREETERS-(N) Audra Klinkenborg (S) Conrad & Audrey DeNoble (SE) Jeff & Laureen Schram

NURSERY- Elliet Kelderman & Jersie Klarenbeek

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Laurine Gerritsen & Char La Frenz

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Steve & Jessica Harman

SOUND SYSTEM- Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Randy Bosch

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Brett Dieren

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kiya Griesse

VAN DRIVER- Paul 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

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 7-27-25:

MONDAY 7-28-25:

TUESDAY 7-29-25: 

7pm TEC Meeting (Youth Room)

WEDNESDAY 7-30-25

THURSDAY 7-31-25: 

FRIDAY 8-1-25:   

8am Men’s Bible Study (Martha Room)

SATURDAY 8-2-25: 

SUNDAY 8-3-25:

7/27/2025                         Judgement Day                       Revelation 20:7-15

Intro: Review Rev. 20:1-6

1. Satan Bound from Deceiving the Nations
1. Old – New Testament

1. 1000 years Gospel goes out to all nations

1. Last Days
1. Satan will be Released
1. Deceive the Nations
1. Persecution of the Church
2. Increased Temptation
3. Clouding the Truth (AI)

1. Why?
1. Line is Drawn
2. Hearts are revealed

1. Satan is Judged at the Return of Jesus
1. Thrown into the Lake of Fire

1. Judgement Day
1. Great White Throne
1. Heavens and Earth Flee

1. Resurrection and Judgement
1. All will be raised to life (Physical and Spiritual)

1. All will be judged (Thoughts, Words, Actions)
1. Romans 3:23/3:10

1. Another Book: Lambs Book of Life
1. Rev. 20:15

1. Good News of Jesus