Announcements for 1-9-21

ADULT CHOIR: We will be starting practice today in the choir room for our second half of the year.  Anyone that loves music, please come and share your talents with us.  We only sing once a month, and we will do an Easter cantata.  Please come join us!  Thank you!  Judy Gacke

  Sr.RCYF Soup Supper:  Please join us Wednesday, January 12^th from 5-7pm at First Reformed Church for our soup and pie supper. It will be a free will donation supporting our Sr. RCYF and youth programs. We will be serving Chicken Noodle and Chili soup & BBQ’s. 

Church Doors:  Due to unforeseen circumstances our church doors will be locked every night until further notice, except south door, that will be unlocked 24/7, but the wheelchair access will be non-functional. So, if you come to the church after hours please use the south entrance. Thank you for your understanding!

MEMBERSHIP RETREAT:  If you are interested in learning more about the First Reformed Church and/or wanting to join by Profession of Faith, we are hosting a membership retreat on Sunday January 23, noon-4pm.  Please contact Cheryl Van Beek (712-470-0278 or frccheryl@premieronline.net) for more information or to reserve your spot.

~We are looking for a few more people to pray with our Sunday School teachers during Cherub Choir. If you are interested, please contact Amy Schulte (712.470.4883 or frcamy@premieronline.net). Thank you

"Due to various physical circumstances, the NW Iowa Bible League board has vacant positions.  Will you make this a matter of prayer?  If the Lord places the matter on your heart and you are willing to consider filling a vacancy, please contact Esther at 507.350.9670 or dbesther@tcaexpress.net."

*The January Bridge is now available in the holder next to the mailboxes*

    ~~ We will not be putting the Focus on the Family brochure in the mailboxes anymore. If you would like a copy, you can pick one up in the holder next to the mailboxes. Thanks 

*Children’s Bulletins are now available by the regular bulletins each week. The bulletin goes according to the scripture for the week and there will be one for 3+ and one for 7+. 

~Sunday’s bulletin will now be available via your phone. Just scan the QR code on the bulletin stands or the welcome center.

*Offering will be collected in the back of the church until further notice*                                                                                                       

**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 *

Thank You, God for Your continued FAITHFULNESS!

“He will cover you with His feathers. He will shelter you with His wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.” Psalm 91:4

Please PRAY for:           

Doris Calkins                                                                                            

Pam Foster (Huntington’s Disease)                                                               

Veryl Blue (Anita Dieren’s dad)                                                           

Kathy Van Olst (healing after broken femur)                

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

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)

Gail Hartter (Eric Hartter’s mom)                                                        

Gary Hermanson (Nikki Van Beek’s dad)

Elton Hilbrands (Lucille Smit’s son)                                                    

Curt Smook (Kay Wynia’s dad)

Bob & Arlene Sterler (Robbie Korthal’s parents)                            

Lorelei Reynolds (Laureen Schram’s sister)

Terry Gregory (Amy Ryals’ step mom) breast cancer                      

Marilyn Kuyper (Ethanie Pulscher’s aunt)  

Grief Share & Care Coffee

January 11^th @ 2pm (Room #345)

-this is casual gathering where anyone who is experiencing grief is welcome 

(this will repeat every 2^nd Tuesday of the month @ 2pm)

OAKS’ CLUB GATHERING

(Bring a senior friend or two day)

January 20^th @ 2pm in the Fellowship Hall

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

Prelude: Come Now is the Time to Worship

Welcome /Announcements/Prayer

WE APPROACH GOD

Special Music: Cherub Choir

Praise Service:

Lord I Lift Your Name on High

Graves into Gardens

Cornerstone

Profession of Faith: Naliya Van Beek

Installation of new Consistory Members

Congregational prayer: Jen Kock

(4 & 5 Year olds are dismissed for Children & Worship)

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Sermon: Hitting the Streets with Gospel

Scripture: John 4: 1-42

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: Before the Throne of God Above v. 1-2

Benediction

Sending Chorus: Before the Throne of God Above v. 3

(5^th grade and below may exit for Sunday School)

Serving us this week 1-9-22

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Cherub Choir

NURSERY- Makayla Klarenbeek & Avery Harman

COMMON GROUND- Girls League

COFFEE BREAK- Girls League

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Jen Kock

CHILDREN & WORSHIP: Leader: Brenda Van Hofwegen   Greeter: Jayda Pytleski

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER- Paul Van Wyhe 

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Brenda Van Hofwegen

SOUND SYSTEM – Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Kadence Boender

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Brian Hellenga

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

 Serving us next week 1-16-22

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Handbells

NURSERY- Joel & April DeWit

COMMON GROUND- Laurine Gerritsen & Cindy Bosch

COFFEE BREAK- Dwayne & Sharon Postma

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Youth Sunday

CHILDREN & WORSHIP- Leader: Taylor Bosch       Greeter: Taylor Rypkema

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER- Sue Van Wyhe

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Sheryl Bouwman

SOUND SYSTEM – Keith Van Beek

VIDEO TAPING – Matt Kock

PROCLAIM PRESENTER – Brett Dieren

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kristi Metzger

*THE LOOSE OFFERING – Benevolent Fund

DEACONS

Bryce Hunt, Chairman-2021-24

Lonn Kellenberger, Clerk-2022-25

Mike Klarenbeek, General-2022-25

Lance Iwen, Benevolent -2022-25

Curt Dieren, Building-2021-24

Tait Anderson-2020-23 

Jerry Pytleski, -2020-23

Jeff Jager-2021-24

Brad Baker-2020-23

Sunday School 

Last Year’s Attendance: NA                                   Last Week’s Attendance: NA

Last Year’s Offering: NA                                        Last Week’s Offering: NA

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 1-9-22:

Sunday School Lesson: Unit 26, Session 2: Jesus Was Questioned

MONDAY 1-10-22: 

TUESDAY 1-11-22:

2pm Grief Share & Care Coffee

6:30 Elder Mtg. 

7pm Consistory Mtg.

WEDNESDAY 1-12-22:

2:30-5pm Club 512 resumes

5-7pm Sr. RCYF Soup and Pie Supper

6:30 Jr. RCYF 

8pm Sr. RCYF

THURSDAY 1-13-22:

FRIDAY 1-14-22:   

SATURDAY 1-15-22: 

SUNDAY 1-16-22:  

Sunday School Lesson: Unit 26: Session 3: The Last Supper

Looking Ahead:

January 23: Membership retreat 12pm-4pm

January 23: Worship Night @ 7pm