Announcements for 12-15-24

Christmas Caroling

We will be caroling this afternoon, December 15^th from 2-4pm. All ages are welcome to participate. The commitment is only for a couple of hours but has a lasting impact. This is such a meaningful experience for the people we carol to and also for those who are caroling. There will be a time of fellowship with others afterwards while we enjoy sandwiches and goodies. How can you help?  We need:

If you know of anyone who would love to be caroled to or if you are willing to participate in any way, please contact the church office or Sharon Postma at 712-470-0533.

“But seek 1^st the kingdom of God & His rightousness & all these things will be added to you.”-Matt. 6:33

Our prayer concerns….                            

Marilyn Mammenga (healing for leg fractures)                             JoAnn Douglas

Loren Dengler                                                                  Twilla Hoekstra (healing after surgery)

Merlin Groen                                                                   Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)

Betty Vanden Heuvel                                                        Nancy Bosma (Mary Klinkenborg’s sister) 

Kathy Van Olst                                                                      Eldora Krull      

Karen Flier                                                                                          Ellen Schram (Jeff Schram’s mom)             

Marv Faber (Gordy’s brother)                                                        Russ Carver (Rachelle Johnsen’s dad)

Bill Saeger (Jackie Groen’s brother)                                            Janice Den Besten

Doris Iwen (Lance Iwen’s mom)                                                       Nancy Aaker (Shari Kastein’s mom)

Todd Altman (Jack & Esther Altman’s son)                           Carlton Woodruff (Rachelle Johnsen’s uncle)                                         

Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)                               

Remembering our Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Senior Living Residents:

Pearl Folkens                                                                      Wilma DeRoo                                      JoEllen Sorgdrager                                           

Ruth Van Aartsen                                                                 Joyce Mellema                                  Lucille Smit                    

Eldora Krull                                                                         Darlene Aeilts                                   Harriet Hoff

Doris Calkins                                                                          Darlene Brinkhuis                                            

Addresses available upon request at church office       

The sanctuary will be open this Wednesday from 12-2 for prayer

*Please review the church’s birthday/anniversary calendar at the information desk!

 *Senior Companion Seminar will be held here at FRC on January 16^th @ 6:30pm

Please come to get information on receiving care from this program or for volunteer interest

Contact Amy Ryals (229) 296-3019 with any questions

The December 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 Thursday 9-1.

**Bulletin announcements are due on Thursdays at 9am. Thanks** 

*Church offices will be closed December 24^th and 25^th for the Christmas holiday and also January 1^st, 2025 for the New year holiday! Thanks

Club 512 Volunteers for 12-18-24

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

                              Leo Groen                              Maddie Van Der Weerd                            Ephraim Hoefert

                           Kari Huygens                                  Kelsey Van’t Hul                                   Aubree Benz

                       Ashlyn Timmerman                          Ellea Pulscher                                       Ellie Hoefert

Club 512 Snack helpers:  Tracy Arnold & Peggy Metzger

Midweek Meal Helpers: Glenda Hellenga, Audra Klinkenborg, Randy Bosch, April DeWit, & Amy Sieperda

Nursing Home Chaperone:  Steve Crane

Church & Local Happenings

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 December 15, 2024 at 9:30am (Christmas Cantata)

Prelude

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

Advent Candle Lightning: Sayler Family

Congregational Prayer

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Luke 1: 57-80

Sermon: John’s Birth

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Offertory Hymn: “O Come All Ye Faithful” #145, v. 1-3

(offering plates will be passed)

“Doxology” #625

(Children and Worship Dismissed)

Christmas Cantata (see bulletin insert for order)

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “Silent Night (Stille Nacht) #147 v. 1

(6^th Grade and below may be excused for Sunday School)

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

 Serving us this week 12-15-24

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Jerry & Jill Pytleski (S) Nathan & Ashley Kruse (SE) Bruce & Rachel Eckenrod

NURSERY- Kayla Van Wyhe & Jayda Pytleski

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Edie Korthals & Glenda Hellenga                    

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Men’s Ministry

CHILDREN & WORSHIP- Leader: Amy Schulte     Greeter: Melanie Wynia

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- Lisa VandeStouwe    

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- Emily Anderson 

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- Ashley Rypkema        

SOUND SYSTEM- Curt Dieren

VIDEO TAPING- Justin Groen

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Tanner Lincecum

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- April DeWit

VAN DRIVER- Lucas Bouwman

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

 Serving us next week 12-22-24

DOOR GREETERS-(N) Glenda Hellenga (S) Luke & Danielle Grooters (SE) Janine DeBruin

NURSERY- Alexis & Emory Lincecum

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Heath & Wendy Huisman

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Randy & Cindy Bosch

CHILDREN & WORSHIP- Leader:   Greeter:  No Children & Worship (resumes January 5^th)

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRAYER LEADER- No Sunday School (resumes January 5^th)

SUNDAY SCHOOL COOKIES- N/A

SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL MONITOR- N/A

SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING- Brad Rypkema

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Thane Jansma

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Jean Fick

VAN DRIVER- Shawn Van Wyhe

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

                                                  FINANCIALS as of 12-8-24

                                     Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                    YTD Budget

General Fund:            $36,243.00                         $551,521.17                        $838,733.00

Benevolent Fund:     $20.00                                  $192,909.92                        $191,452.80                               

Online Donations:    $1,135.60                             $53,536.69         

Sunday School 12-8-24

                              Last Year’s Attendance: 106                              Last Week’s Attendance: 114

                              Last Year’s Offering: $101.24                           Last Week’s Offering: $74.00

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 12-15-24: 

9:30pm Christmas Cantata

Sunday School Lesson: Lesson 2

MONDAY 12-16-24:

7pm BSF 

TUESDAY 12-17-24: 

6:30pm Women’s Bible Study (Martha Room)

6:30pm Grace Circle 

WEDNESDAY 12-18-24:

9-11am Mom Co. 

2:30-5pm Club 512

5pm Midweek Meal (Pork Loin)

6pm Elder/Deacon Meeting

7pm Consistory Meeting

6:15pm Jr. RCYF

8pm Sr. RCYF

THURSDAY 12-19-24: 

FRIDAY 12-20-24:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 12-21-24: 

SUNDAY 12-22-24:

No Sunday School (Resumes on January 5^th, 2025)

12/15/2024                      Advent Part 2: Peace on Earth  Luke 1:57-66 

Intro: Our World is Longing for Peace

1. Peace through Circumstances
1. Wealth, Fame, Power, Relationships, Health, Success

1. Zachariah: Prophet in Israel, a Son
1. After promise of these…he still didn’t have peace.

1. Peace on Earth begins with Peace with God.
1. Zachariah Spent 10 months only talking with God.

1. Big Commotion: Relatives Naming Child?

1. Zachariah’s Peace: His name IS John.

Jesus came that we might have peace with God. (Next Week)