Announcements for 12-19-21

THANK YOU: Brian Hellenga, Medical assistant (and Glenda) for your excellent care on Sunday morning, before, during and after church. Pastor Troy, and the church for all your prayers. I learned (fainting briefly) that morning hydration and nourishment is important. All tests taken and returned were good. I am so thankful to be part of such a caring church. Blessed~ Marlene Mellema

*Updated BUDGET MEETING- The 2022 Budgets have been approved by Consistory.  The Deacons will be hosting a budget information meeting on December 22 at 630pm in the Fellowship Hall.  If you would like a copy of the 2022 Budgets, please contact the Church Office.  712-472-3729 or frchurch@premieronline.net.  

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

~ Carolers Needed, FRC will be caroling again this year. The commitment would be only 2-3hrs. 1 evening/day. If interested please contact Sharon Postma @ 712-470-0533

~ If you brought a cooler, salad or pie for the Thanksgiving meal, your dishes and coolers are in the welcome space, please come and pick them up as soon as you can! Thanks

~Justice For All is planning a UTAH BUS TOUR, focusing on our ministry partners Great Commission Utah and Grace Reigns.  The dates are April 5-11, 2022.  Join us, learn, and see how God is using these amazing ministries to share His love and grace to those within the FDLS communities in Utah.  We will be spending time in Salt Lake City and Hildale, UT/Colorado City, AZ.  We will also enjoy some of the amazing beauty of God’s creation in UT.  If you are interested or want more information, please contact Pat Vander Pol at JFA (patvp@jfa-nwiowa.org – 712-476-2804). 

*The December 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**

Church Office Hours:  Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-1pm and Friday from 9-12

*Bulletin announcement deadline is now Thursdays at 11am, call, email or drop off at the church office *

Looking Ahead Sunday School & Midweek Information and Dates:

~December 22: No Club 512 

~December 24: Christmas Eve Service @ 5:30pm

~December 26: No Sunday School

~December 29: No Club 512

~January 2: No Sunday School * no cherub choir during worship*

~January 5: No Club 512

 ~January 9: Cherub Choir will sing during worship & Sunday School resumes ~January 12: Club 512 resumes

We thank our Father, God for His Love, so great that He sent

 His Son to provide us everlasting salvation!

Please PRAY for:           

Eldora Krull                                                                                             

Veryl Blue (Anita Dieren’s dad)

Doris Calkins                                                                                            

Jean Wallenburg (Stacey Dieren’s mom) Hospice           

Garlene Mulder   (regained strength)                                              

 Elton Hilbrands (Lucille Smit’s son) brain cancer

JoAnn Douglas (healing after hip replacement)                              

Lorelei Reynolds (Laureen Schram’s sister)

Pam Foster (Huntington’s Disease)                                                  

 Marilyn Kuyper (Ethanie Pulscher’s aunt)   

Kathy Van Olst (healing after hip replacement)                              

Curt Smook (Kay Wynia’s dad)

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)                              

Gary Hermanson (Nikki Van Beek’s dad)

Bob & Arlene Sterler (Robbie Korthal’s parents)                             

Terry Gregory (Amy Ryals’ step mom)breast cancer      

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

 Gail Hartter (Eric Hartter’s mom)

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)

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 CHRISTMAS CANTATA
 December 19, 2021 at 9:30am

Welcome /Announcements/Prayer

Lighting of the Advent Candles

Congregational Prayer

Congregational Hymn: Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus, # 124, v. 1-2

Christmas Cantata, the Adult Choir, directed by Sherri De Jong

"Christmas Forever Amen"

By Russel Mauldin and Sue C. Smith

              Narrator – Joel Vis

Sound System - Curt Dieren & Dave

Hulstein, Proclaim presenter- Lincoln Kock

Directed by:    Sherri DeJong

Joy to the World

with     Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

The Promised Messiah

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus and

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Labor of Love

Solo: Janine DeBruin

Christmas Forever Medley

with The Birthday of a King

Christmas Forever, Amen

And  Angels from the Realms of Glory

Away in a Manager (Forever Amen) Rose of Bethlehem

Forever King Finale

King of Kings with

O Come, Let Us Adore Him

Solo: Jill Jansma

First of all, I just want to thank the choir for the many hours and dedication of their time and talent that they have put into the cantata, for without them we would have no cantata, for sharing your voices with the congregation. Also, thanks to Roger Oliver for going around town and hanging the posters. There might be that 1 out of town person that comes to listen to the cantata and will touch their hearts in some way. Thank you also to sound and power point people that try to get us to sound the best as we possibly can. You do an awesome job! Last but not least to Joel Vis for being so gracious and without hesitation to narrate every single year. You don’t know what that means to me!! May everyone have a very blessed Christmas and to remember the real reason for the season is Jesus!

Benediction

Sending Chorus: Doxology #625

 Serving us this week 12-19-21

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Christmas Cantata

NURSERY- Kadence Boender & Olivia Lyman

COMMON GROUND- Rob & Brenda Van Hofwegen

COFFEE BREAK- Joel & Katie Vis

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Pastor Troy Van Beek

CHILDREN & WORSHIP: Leader: No Children in Worship  Greeter: 

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER- Jen Kock

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Trudy Beyenhof

SOUND SYSTEM – Curt Dieren

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Lincoln Kock

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Nikki Van Beek

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

 Serving us next week 12-26-21

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Adult Choir

NURSERY- Alex Lyman & Emerson Kelderman

COMMON GROUND- Glenda Hellenga & Edie Korthals

COFFEE BREAK- Keith Van Beek Family

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Joel Vis

CHILDREN & WORSHIP- No Children in Worship

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER- No Sunday School

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- No Sunday School

SOUND SYSTEM – Keith Van Beek

VIDEO TAPING – Dave Hulstein

PROCLAIM PRESENTER – Jac Van Wyhe

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Jodi Vande Weerd

*THE LOOSE OFFERING – General Fund

FINANCIALS

                                    Sunday 12-12-21           YTD Offerings                  YTD Budget

General Fund:            $14,730.00                    $387,478.36                       $387,201.32

Benevolent Fund:     $735.00                         $191,993.64                        $177,691.65

Building Fund:           $0                                    $85,311.61                          $81,992.19

Sunday School 

Last Year’s Attendance: 82                                    Last Week’s Attendance: 109

Last Year’s Offering: $96.00                                  Last Week’s Offering: $49.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 12-19-21:

Sunday School Lesson: Session 1: Jesus Triumphal Entry

MONDAY 12-20-21: 

TUESDAY 12-21-21:

WEDNESDAY 12-22-21:

No Club 512 or Jr. Sr. RCYF

THURSDAY 12-23-21:

FRIDAY 12-24-21:   

Church offices closed

5:30 Christmas Eve Service (Communion)

SATURDAY 12-25-21: 

Christmas Day

SUNDAY 12-26-21:  

No Sunday School

Looking Ahead:

December 24: Christmas Eve Service 5:30pm 

December 26-January 2: No Sunday School 

December 22-January 5: No Club 512

January 9: Sunday School resumes

January 12: Club 512 resumes