Announcements for 9-14-25

~We would like to thank all the volunteers and people involved to make our Praise and Picnic event a success! Everyone who donated, helped prepare and serve, and all those who attended. It was a beautiful day with great fellowship after a wonderful service in the park. Thank you all again, God is Good! - The Shared Life Committee 

~We would like to thank all the volunteers and people involved to make our Praise and Picnic event a success! Everyone who donated, helped prepare and serve, and all those who attended. It was a beautiful day with great fellowship after a wonderful service in the park. Thank you all again, God is Good! - The Shared Life Committee 

~This small group is a “how to” and a “dig in” kind of study!

Have you been wanting to start a bible study but are unsure how to begin?  Have you been part of a bible study for years, but want more confidence to lead?  Or maybe you want to dig into God’s word with other women?  This small group is for you!

All are welcome. We will study “Having a Mary Spirit” as we look at God’s word and how to apply it to our lives.  We will discuss ideas how to start small groups.  We will hear from our Women’s Ministry President about what Women’s   Ministry is and we will end with a teaching time on Oct 26 about how to facilitate a small group.

Register online: https://frcrockrapids.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3107719

*The September 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    

                                                 Friday 9-1 (note change)

**Bulletin announcements are due on Fridays at 9am. Thanks** (note change)

*Oak's  Club (anyone over the age of 50) September 15^th @ 1pm (meet at RR Historical Society Museum

Club 512 Volunteers for 9-17-25

Games:                1^st & 2^nd                          3^rd&4^th                                          5^th&6^th 

                  Maddie Van Der Weerd          Jaxson Pytleski                           Leo Groen

                         Rhya Kelderman               Brady Kirch                          Liam Vander Zee

                          Jayda Pytleski                   Thane Jansma                        Jayden Daale

Club 512 Snack helpers:  Debbie Crane & Bonnie Nail

Midweek Meal Helpers:   No meal this week

Nursing Home Chaperone:  

‘Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me.”- Psalm 23:4a

Our prayer concerns….                                                                                                                                      

Jeff Hrdlicka                                                                   

Jamie Vande Weerd

Gilbert Vanden Top (Hospice)                                           

Dustin Bosch

Betty Vanden Heuvel                                                       

Rod Grooters                                                                                           

Alice Feikema  (Hospice)                                                  

JoAnn Douglas

Karen Flier                                                                     

Chuck &Twilla Hoekstra 

Merlin Groen                                                                   

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)

Ron & Cathy Birkeland                                                           

Todd Altman (Jack & Esther Altman’s son)            

Kathy Van Olst                                                                      

Bill Saeger (Jackie Groen’s brother) 

Janice Den Besten                                                                           

Doris Iwen (Lance Iwen’s mom)   

Russ Carver (Rachelle Johnsen’s dad)                                          

Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)    

~Our sympathies to Marlene Mellema & family. Her son-in-law, Dave Madden passed away Tuesday after lingering health issues throughout his life. Funeral services are pending. Prayers are appreciated for Dave’s wife, Cindy, their 7 children and the rest of the family. 

~Our sympathies to Sherri De Jong and family on the passing of her mother, Eldora Krull. 

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

Donna Kwikkel                                    Harriet Hoff                                 Alice Feikema                                        Addresses available upon request at church office

Our Care Elders: 

Steve & Debbie Crane            Steve & Jessica Harman            Richard & Margie Reitsma

 Scott & Amy Sieperda             Rich & Denise Roskam             Mike & Erica Groen

 Chris & Kristi Wright                Anita Dieren                               Jody Vande Weerd

 Matt & Jen Kock                       Shannon Rodger                         Mary Hoogers

 Gerald Postma                           Sara Hrdlicka                             Wendy Huisman

 Barb Folkens & Sue Faber        Geneva Grooters                      Dan & Rhona Snyder

Bonnie Hoaglund                      Fred & Sharon Tilstra

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 September 14, 2025 at 9:30am 

Prelude: “God Is So Good”

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Children’s Message

Hymn: “Build Your Kingdom Here”

Hymn: “Graves Into Gardens”

Congregational Prayer

Offering Hymn “O Praise The Name”

(offering plates will be passed)

“Doxology” #625

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Jonah 3

Sermon: 

Profession of Faith and Transfer of Membership: Christian & Hannah Hoiland

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: “Hallelujah What A Savior”

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Hallelujah What A Savior”

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

Serving us this week 9-14-25

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Nate & Amy Schulte (S) Brad & Ashley Rypkema (SE) Ben & Nicole Gerleman

NURSERY- Kayla Van Wyhe

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Women’s Ministry (Serving Muffins for free will donation)

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Women’s Ministry

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Dwayne Postma

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Linda DeBoer

SOUND SYSTEM- Brad Rypkema

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Elise Kahl

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Nicole Larson 

VAN DRIVER- Paul Van Wyhe

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

Serving us next week 9-21-25

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Mike & Erica Groen (S) Richard & Margie Rietsma (SE) Heath & Wendy Huisman 

NURSERY- Jayda Pytleski & Whitney Van Veldhuizen

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Men’s Ministry (Monkey bread for free will donation)    

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Men’s Ministry

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Fred Tilstra

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Whitney Van Veldhuizen

SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING- Breyden Dieren

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Brett Dieren

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kiya Griesse

VAN DRIVER- Dale Klarenbeek

*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 9-7-2025                                                                                                                                      Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                     YTD Budget

General Fund:          $2,525.30                            $354,031.01                         $474,620.40

Benevolent Fund:   $5,122.00                             $149,456.20                         $139,111.20

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 9-14-25:

9am Evangelism Committee Meeting (Connections Room)

10:35am Sunday School Begins

2pm TEC Meeting (Youth Room)

5:30pm Father Son Bible Study (Pastor Steve’s Home)

MONDAY 9-15-25:

12pm Quarterback Club

1pm Oaks Club (RR Historical Society)

6:30pm Deacon/ Elder Meeting 

7pm Bible Study Fellowship (Elijah Room)

7:30pm Consistory Meeting (David Room)

TUESDAY 9-16-25: 

6:30pm Grace Circle

WEDNESDAY 9-17-25:

9-11am Mom Co. (Fellowship Hall)

2:30pm-5pm Club 512 *No Midweek Meal this week*

6:15pm No Youth Group this week 

8pm No Youth Group this week

THURSDAY 9-18-25:

5-8pm Football Team Meal (Fellowship Hall)

FRIDAY 9-19-25:

8am Men's Bible Study (Martha Room)

SATURDAY 9-20-25:

SUNDAY 9-21-25:

9/14/2025                                     God of Second Chances                          Jonah 

Intro: Recap of Jonah 1&2

1. God of Second Chances
1. Jonah
1. Why?

1. Us
1. Father/Son Mission Trip

1. Nineveh

1. God of Mercy
1. Jonah

1. Us

1. Nineveh

1. Revival is God’s Work
1. Nineveh

1. Rock Rapids

1. Will you join God in His work? 

Profession of Faith: Hannah Hoiland