Announcements for 4-3-22                                                                                                 

Thank you: Thank you for remembering us on our 60^th wedding anniversary. The Lord has truly blessed us with friends and family. Clarence and Karen Boer

Palm Sunday Breakfast: Our Women’s Ministry is hosting a breakfast from 8am-9am on April 10^th. They will be serving breakfast pizza, rolls and fruit.

Choir practice: We will practice for the Easter Cantata in the sanctuary after church TODAY and on Saturday, April 9, at 9:30.  See you there!  Judy Gacke     

Butterbraid Sales: Jr. RCYF is selling Butter Braids to raise funds for youth activities and events (including Power Connection 2022) You can contact a 7^th and 8^th grade student to order. Please reach out to Cheryl Van Beek for more information. frccheryl@premieronline.net or (712)470-0278. 

Church Directory: The updated church directory is finished.  If you would like a copy, please stop by the church office to pick one up. I can also put one in your church mailbox, just call or email me. Thanks Jammie    frchurch@premieronline.net or 712-472-3729 

Planning Center: We will be starting to implement a new way of contacting and church event planning. It is called “Planning Center”. So, if you are receiving emails to accept, please do. It is how we will be contacting you for worship planning, registering for events and other services offered here at First Reformed Church. Thanks

Prison Ministry Opportunity:  Come and worship in the state penitentiary in Sioux Falls!  We will join Cornerstone Prison Church for worship on Friday, May 20.  We will leave from the church parking lot at 4:45pm and return around 9:00pm.  We will worship and go out to eat after.  You must be 18 years or older.  You must fill out a waiver and turn it in to any staff member by Sunday, April 24.  There are limited spots, so the first 15 people get to go!  Get a waiver from the Welcome Center, Church office, or contact Valerie Lenderink, frcmusic@premieronline.net or call or text 314-637-8383.

Worship Is: What's the difference between worship and performance?  Why do we sing, pray, and give an offering during church?  Come join this new adult Sunday school class, Worship Is.  We will explore what worship is, how to do it, what it means, the history, biblical stories, relevant application, and more!  The class will take place every Sunday in March and April in Room 377 during Sunday school time.  Bring your bible!  Questions?  Ask Valerie Lenderink, frcmusic@premieronline.net or 314-637-8383.   

Living Stations of the Cross- We would love to invite you and your congregations to attend The Living Stations of the Cross, put on by the Holy Name High School Youth Group, taking place on Sunday, April 10th at 5 PM at Holy Name Catholic Church in Rock Rapids. Our hope is for this to be a growing community event each year.

Center for Financial Education is having 2 events in the next few months. We are really looking forward to our fishing outing, it's a fun day filled for families of all ages. Here is a link to the flyers. Fishing outing    Golf outing

     Soul Strong Morning of Renewal

When: Saturday, April 30 from 9-1

Where: First Reformed Church, Rock Rapids

Consider this an open invitation to all Sisters in Christ. Gift yourself a few hours to be empowered with new understanding and loved with an intention of grace and joy.

Come join me and my radiant colleague friend, Jada Dobesh, owner of Selah Space, as we collaborate to close the gaps of understanding towards women's mental, spiritual, physical and sexual health. 

You will be well watered in Truth and well fed at the soul level (lunch included). You will leave celebrating your most sacred design; a true freedom of spirit when love and understanding align. 

Soul Level Investment: $60

Link to register: https://www.soulstrongspiritualdirection.com/soul-strong-morning-of-renewal/

Contact Meredith Vander Zee (712-400-9559) with any questions. 

           *The April 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.

*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

  “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” -John 3:16                                                                  

Please Pray for…. 

John Van Aartsen (Hospice)                                                                 

Curt Smook (Kay Wynia’s dad) Hospice Cottage-Luverne

Karen DeNoble (Dave DeNoble’s mom)                                             

Marilyn Kuyper (Ethanie Pulscher’s aunt)   

Doris Calkins                                                                                           

Roger Van Maanen (Heather Van Wyhe’s dad)                            

Barb Hoogendorn                                                                                

 Pam Foster (Huntington’s Disease)                                               

Veryl Blue (Anita Dieren’s dad- Hospice)                                          

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)                                                    

Terry Gregory (Amy Ryals’ step mom)

Bob & Arlene Sterler (Robbie Korthal’s parents)                            

Lorelei Reynolds (Laureen Schram’s sister)

Grief Share

Classes will begin on April 4^th @ 6:30pm in Children’s Worship Room

Casual Coffee will be on April 12^th @ 2pm in room # 345

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

WE APPROACH GOD

Prelude: Promises

Welcome/Announcements/Prayer

Ministry of Music: Cherub choir

Memory Work: Kindergarten: The Lord’s Prayer

Praise Service:

Forever

Cornerstone

Nothing but the Blood

Congregational Prayer: Joel Vis

(4 & 5 year- olds dismissed for Children and Worship)

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD 

Scripture: John 12: 20-33

Message: Good News: For All!

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Hymn: Great is the Lord

Benediction

Sending Chorus: The Blessing

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

 Serving us Today 4-3-22

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Cherub Choir

NURSERY- Natalie & Aubrey Kirch

COMMON GROUND- Dan & Rhona Snyder

COFFEE BREAK- Fred & Sharon Tilstra

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Joel Vis

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- N/A

CHILDREN & WORSHIP: Leader: Amy Schulte     Greeter: Mali Kellenberger

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER- John Metzger

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Barb Folkens

SOUND SYSTEM – Matt Kock

VIDEO TAPING- Randy Bosch

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Jamie VandeWeerd

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Kathy Moser

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

Serving us next week 4-10-22 

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Easter Cantata

NURSERY- Garrett Hoefert Family

COMMON GROUND- Women’s Ministry

COFFEE BREAK- Women’s Ministry/ Girls League

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER- Joel Vis

CHILDRENS MESSAGE LEADER- Easter Cantata

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER- Paul Van Wyhe

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Kerry Mulder

SOUND SYSTEM – Curt Dieren

VIDEO TAPING – Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER – Olivia Lyman

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Brian Hellenga

*THE LOOSE OFFERING – General Fund

Sunday School 

Last Year’s Attendance: 90                                   Last Week’s Attendance: 106

Last Year’s Offering: $131.00                                Last Week’s Offering: $91.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 4-3-22:

Sunday School Lesson: Session 1: Ananias and Sapphira

Sunday School memory work: Kindergarten “The Lord’s Prayer”

Cantata Practice following worship in the sanctuary

MONDAY 4-4-22: 

6:30pm Grief Share @FRC in the Children’s Worship Center

TUESDAY 4-5-22:

6:30pm Consistory Meeting

WEDNESDAY 4-6-22: 

9-11 MOPS

2:30-5 Club 512/ 5-6:15 Midweek Meal. Everyone is welcome to eat!

6:30 Jr. RCYF *Butterbraid sales begin*

8pm Sr. RCYF

THURSDAY 4-7-22:

FRIDAY 4-8-22:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 4-9-22: 

SUNDAY 4-10-22:  

8am-9am Palm Sunday Breakfast

9:30am Easter Cantata

Sunday School Lesson: Session 2: Stephen’s Sermon

Sunday School Memory Work: First Grade: Psalm 23 and John 3:16

Looking Ahead:

April 14^th- 6:30pm Maundy Thursday Worship service

April 13^th- Last day of Club 512 and Midweek meals

April 20^th- All Church Year End party @Air Madness 7pm