Announcements for 7-3-22     

 ~Plan now to attend the Bible League Christmas in July on July 25, 1:30 at Immanuel CRC, Orange City. Enjoy a short program and silent auction. Your participation will help spread the gospel in many countries of the world. 

~Lyon County Fair Gospel Concert will be held on Sunday, July 17 at 2:30pm in the First Reformed Church of Rock Rapids. This year the Gospel Gold Quartet from the Sioux Falls, South Dakota area will be performing. Following the program there will be an ice cream social. A free-will offering will be taken for the performers and the use of the church facility.

 ~Thank you so much for all the cards and expressions of sympathy on the loss of my dad.   Our family is blessed by your thoughtfulness and support. ~Pam & Troy Van Beek & family 

*The July 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.

**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. 

“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8)

Please pray for:

Betty Vanden Heuvel (rehab in Rochester)                                    

 Doris Calkins (Hospice)   

Bill Kastein (cancer treatment)                                                            

Gary Hermanson (Nikki Van Beek’s dad)                       

Pam Foster (Huntington’s Disease)                                                  

 Lorelei Reynolds (Laureen Schram’s sister)

John Van Aartsen (Hospice)                                                               

 Elton Hilbrands (Lucille Smit’s son)                      

Melissa Moser (Kathy Moser’s daughter-in-law)                           

 Marilyn Kuyper (Ethanie Pulscher’s aunt)   

Karen DeNoble (Dave DeNoble’s mom)                                           

 Roger Van Maanen (Heather Van Wyhe’s dad)                           

Veryl Blue (Anita Dieren’s dad) Hospice                                          

 Bob & Arlene Sterler (Robbie Korthal’s parents)

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)                              

Bonnie Wilson (Blair Wilson’s mom)

Terry Gregory (Amy Ryals’ step mom, surgery on 6/30)              

 Jack Axsom (Ashley Schwartze’s grandfather)

Thanks to all who supported Grief Share, stay tuned for an upcoming casual gathering in July.

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-See our new Care Notes- next to elevator

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE
 July 3, 2022 at 9:30am

WE APPROACH GOD

Prelude

Welcome/Announcements/Prayer

Hymn: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee #1, vs 1-3

Congregational Prayer                                                                                                

Hymn: Eternal Father Strong to Save #575, vs 1-4         

Children’s Message- Valerie Lenderink                                                                                                                

WE HEAR GODS WORD

Scripture: Isaiah 61: 1-4

Message: Good News of Freedom

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: To God Be The Glory #66, vs. 1-3

Benediction

Closing Hymn: To God Be The Glory # 66, chorus

 Serving us today 7-10-22

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- NA

NURSERY- NO NURSERY

COMMON GROUND- Rob & Brenda Van Hofwegen

COFFEE BREAK- Glenda Hellenga & Edie Korthals

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Brian Hellenga

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- Valerie Lenderink

SOUND SYSTEM – Dustin Bosch

VIDEO TAPING- Randy Bosch

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Jaina Groen

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Brian Hellenga

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

 Serving us next week 4-10-22

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Paul Van Wyhe

NURSERY- Emma Baker & Brooklyn Krull

COMMON GROUND- Dan & Rhona Snyder

COFFEE BREAK- Steve & Jessica Harman

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER-                

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- Pastor Steve Van Wyhe      

SOUND SYSTEM – Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING – Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER – Kadence Boender

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kristi Metzger

*THE LOOSE OFFERING – General Fund

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 7-3-22:

MONDAY 7-4-22: 

Church offices closed for the 4^th of July Holiday!

TUESDAY 7-5-22:

2pm Staff Meeting

WEDNESDAY 7-6-22

THURSDAY 7-7-22:

FRIDAY 7-8-22:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 7-9-22: 

SUNDAY 7-10-22: 

 Pastor Steve Van Wyhe will be preaching starting today!

Looking Ahead:

July 12: 7pm Consistory Meeting

July 17: Lyon County Fair Concert & Ice cream social 1:30-2:30pm 

July 23: Campfire Worship Night @ 6:30pm FRC parking lot

July 29-31: Power Connection

August 8: Women’s Ministry Meeting @ 5:15 in Rm. 345