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Announcements for 12-26-21
Thank you to the carolers who stopped by last Sunday evening to sing a number of the familiar Christmas carols of old. The cookie plate was a very thoughtful gesture and will be great with my morning coffee. ~ Betty Vanden Heuvel & Ruth Hocking
Thank you we wish to thank Sharon Postma for bringing Christmas Carolers to our home. It was great to share in the Christmas spirit with the singing of Christmas Carols. God Bless You All. ~ Hyman & Arietta Beyenhof
Thank you to the 54 carolers for your time, singing talents and most importantly for sharing your love of Jesus on our recent caroling mission. We caroled to over 45 people and there were joyous moments for the people who were caroled to and also the carolers were blessed in many ways. God bless each and every one of you.
ADULT CHOIR: We will not have practice Sunday, Dec 26 or Sunday, Jan 2. Meet again on Jan 9th. Thank you!
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 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 over the holiday 12-27-21 until 12-31-21
Monday- Church Office is CLOSED
Tuesday- 9-12
Wednesday- 9-12
Thursday- 9-12
Friday- Church Office is CLOSED
*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 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 sending His Son here to this earth for our example. sacrifice and continued blessing!
Our condolences to Stacy Dieren & family for the loss of her mother, Jean WallenburgPlease PRAY for:
Doris Calkins
Garlene Mulder
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) brain cancer
Curt Smook (Kay Wynia’s dad)
Bob & Arlene Sterler (Robbie Korthal’s parents)
Lorelei Reynolds (Laureen Schram’s sister)
Pam Foster (Huntington’s Disease)
Marilyn Kuyper (Ethanie Pulscher’s aunt)
Terry Gregory (Amy Ryals’ step mom) breast cancer
Grief Share & Care Coffee
January 11th @ 2pm (Room #345)
-this is casual gathering where anyone who is experiencing grief is welcome
(this will repeat every 2nd Tuesday of the month @ 2pm)
OAKS’ CLUB GATHERING
(bring a senior friend or two day)
January 20th @ 2pm in the Fellowship Hall
FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
WORSHIP SERVICE
December 26, 2021 at 9:30am
Prelude
Welcome /Announcements/Prayer
WE APPROACH GOD
Opening Hymn: Hark the Herald Angels Sing, #133, v. 1-3
Call to Worship
Hymn: We Three Kings, #166, v. 1, 2, & 5
Congregational prayer
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
Children’s Message
(No Children & Worship today)
Sermon: Born a King
Scripture: Matthew 2: 1-2
WE RESPOND TO GOD
Closing Hymn: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, #143, v. 1-2
Benediction
Sending Chorus: Good Christian Men Rejoice, #151, v. 1
(No Sunday School)
Serving us this week 12-26-21
MINISTRY OF MUSIC-
NURSERY- Alex Lyman & Emerson Kelderman
COMMON GROUND- Glenda Hellenga & Edie Korthals
COFFEE BREAK- Keith Van Beek Family
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Joel Vis
CHILDREN & WORSHIP: Leader: No Children in Worship Greeter:
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- Jody VandeWeerd
*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund
Serving us next week 1-2-22
MINISTRY OF MUSIC-
NURSERY- Jamie VandeWeerd
COMMON GROUND- Darsha Tuenge & Amy Hartter
COFFEE BREAK- Dwayne & Sharon Postma
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- John Metzger
CHILDREN & WORSHIP- No Children in Worship
SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER- No Sunday School
SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- No Sunday School
SOUND SYSTEM – Curt Dieren
VIDEO TAPING – Randy Bosch
PROCLAIM PRESENTER – Jaina Groen
MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kathy Moser
*THE LOOSE OFFERING – Benevolent Fund
FINANCIALS
Sunday 12-19-21 YTD Offerings YTD Budget
General Fund: $2,395.23 $389,873.59 $394,793.49
Benevolent Fund: $6,742.00 $198,735.64 $181,175.80
Building Fund: $0 $85,311.61 $83,599.88
Sunday School
Last Year’s Attendance: 62 Last Week’s Attendance: 54
Last Year’s Offering: $235.00 Last Week’s Offering: $37.00
Upcoming Events
SUNDAY 12-26-21:
No Sunday School
MONDAY 12-27-21:
TUESDAY 12-28-21:
WEDNESDAY 12-29-21:
No Club 512 or Jr. Sr. RCYF
THURSDAY 12-30-21:
FRIDAY 12-31-21:
Church offices closed
8am Men’s Bible Study
SATURDAY 1-1-22:
New Year’s Day
SUNDAY 1-2-22:
No Sunday School
Looking Ahead:
December 26-January 2: No Sunday School
December 22-January 5: No Club 512
January 9: Sunday School resumes
January 12: Club 512 resumes
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