Announcements for 8-25-24

Praise and Thank You- We are happy to report our brother-in-law, Ray Eberts is cancer free! Thank you for all your prayers and support throughout this journey.  ~Gordy and Sue Faber

Praise & Picnic Day – Sunday, September 8

Our church service will be held at Island Park (west of the swimming pool) on September 8.  The worship service will start at 10:30 am. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Lunch will be served after the worship service. There will be activities for all ages including 3-legged races, egg and spoon races, inflatables, bean bag tournament, cards, and yes even a TV so you can watch the Vikings game. We do need help with this event. Please consider helping us in the following capacity:

• Help with serving the food – need 18 people
• Help make the BBQ beef sandwiches at the church on Wednesday evening Sept 4. Roasts will be cooked. Help is needed to shred the roasts and prepare the sauce. Need 6 people.
• Help make potato salad at the church on Thursday evening Sept 5. Recipe and ingredients will be provided. Need 6 people.
• Help monitor the inflatables for 15-20 minutes. Need 6-8 people.
• Borrowing us your bean bag boards and bags.  Need 15.
• Helping that day with the games and activities. 

We would love your help. There is a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center. Please save this date and we invite you to enjoy a beautiful day of worship and fellowship! If you have any questions or to volunteer: call Sharon Postma (712-470-0533), Audra Klinkenborg (712-470-6169), Kaitlin Buntjer (712-461-1356).

~A NEW CLASS STARTING IN ROCK RAPIDS, IA  

BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) will be starting a new ladies evening class.  The class will meet in the ATLAS fellowship room at 7:00 PM at 113 1st Ave.  You can register at mybsf.org where you will find the option of attending this new class.   If you do have any questions, you can contact Carole Bosch at 402-981-5019 or:   gmabosch49@gmail.com

About BSF…..

Our mission is global, in-depth Bible studies producing passionate commitment to Christ, His Word and His Church. Our vision is to magnify God and mature His people.

Each year, Bible Study Fellowship groups focus on a different book or section of the Bible over 30 weekly sessions. Going chapter by chapter, verse by verse, allows members to better understand the text and gain a more thorough knowledge of, and relationship with, its Author — Almighty God.

~Youth wanted! The youth praise team needs 7th and 8th graders who want to sing, play guitar, bass guitar, drums, keys, or sound board.  We practice every Wednesday starting August 28th from 6:00-6:30 pm and lead worship once a quarter.  Sign up on Church Center or at the Welcome Center or contact Valerie Lenderink, frcmusic@premieronline.net, 314-637-8383

~The hand bell choir needs members and a director! Come to the Hand Bell Workshop in the sanctuary after church at 11:00 am on August 25 or September 1 to see what hand bells are all about.  Questions?  Contact Valerie Lenderink, frcmusic@premieronline.net, 314-637-8383

“Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry come to you! Do not hide Your face from me in the day of distress! Incline Your ear to me; answer me speedily in the day when I call!”- Psalm 102: 1-2

Our prayer concerns….

Loren Dengler (George Nursing Home)

Edna Jongerius (Ava’s Hospice House-1320 W 17^th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104- if you’d like to send a card)

Lucille Smit (George Nursing Home)                                               Westyn Morgan (Olivia Lyman’s son) NICU                                 

Esther Altman                                                                          Judy Netten                                                                                   Merlin Groen                                                                  Megan Whitsell (surgery recovery)

Karen Flier                                                                                          Ray Eberts (Sue Faber’s brother-in-law) 

JoAnn Douglas                                                                     Betty Vanden Heuvel                  

Eldora Krull                                                                       Janice Den Besten                                                                                                            Doris Iwen (Lance Iwen’s mom)                                                     Dale Bryngelson (Pam’s husband) 

Todd Altman (Jack & Esther Altman’s son)                           Cindy Witt                                                    

Melissa Moser (Kathy Moser’s daughter-in-law) Hospice          Mandie Sprock (Marilyn Mammenga’s daughter)

Ellen Schram (Jeff Schram’s mom)                                              Nancy Bosma (Mary Klinkenborg’s sister)             

Greyson Austin (Marlene Mellema’s grandson)                            Michelle Koele Vore (Jessica Harman’s cousin)

Roger Van Maanen (Heather Van Wyhe’s dad)                            Steve Ellsworth (Peggy Metzger’s dad)          

Carlton Woodruff (Rachelle Johnsen’s uncle)                               Nancy Aaker (Shari Kastein’s mom)

Bill Saeger (Jackie Groen’s brother) cancer                                  Marv Faber (Gordy’s brother)

Church Happenings

~Bethel Reformed Church is hosting the 3^rd annual Women’s Conference at Bethel Reformed Church in Lester, IA and we welcome the women of your church to join us! The event is Saturday, October 19^th from 8:30-12:30 and is centered around the theme of God’s Character’ He is faithful. He is good and kind…even if, even when, even though. There is no charge for this event, but we do ask that you register at www.eventbrite.com and search for Bethel Women’s Conference 2024. Transportation is available from Rock Rapids to Lester. Contact Cherl Van Beek if you would like to carpool

The August 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.

Church office hours: ~ Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9-1. Friday 9-12.

*Bulletin announcements need to be to the office by Thursday at 9am for the Sunday bulletin

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
 WORSHIP SERVICE 
 August 25, 2024 at 9:30am 

Prelude: “O Come To the Altar”

WE APPROACH GOD

Welcome /Announcements/ Prayer

*please pass the fellowship pads*                                                         

Ministry of Music: Elsie Buntjer & Gracelyn Menning

Praise Service

“Man Of Sorrows”

“Mighty To Save”

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Hymn: “Jesus Messiah”

(offering plates will be passed)

Hymn: “Doxology” 

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:21

Sermon: You Shall Not Covet

Communion

WE RESPOND TO GOD

Closing Song: “Come Thou Fount”

Benediction

Sending Chorus: “Come Thou Fount” 

Mission statement: “TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS

Serving us today 8-25-24

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Matt & Jen Kock (S) Justin & Sara Groen (SE) Dan & Rhona Snyder

NURSERY- Jen & Ellie Hoefert

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Hartter Family

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Rypkema Family 

MINISTRY OF MUSIC- Buntjer & Menning

SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING- Brad Rypkema

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Thane Jansma

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Nicole Larson

VAN DRIVER- Mike Klarenbeek

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- General Fund

 Serving us next week 9-1-24

DOOR GREETERS- (N) Scott & Allison VanAartsen (S) Mark & Sara Swartz (SE) Harvey & Nettie Roskam

NURSERY- Wendy & Caitlin Huisman

COMMON GROUND (before worship)- Dwayne & Sharon Postma

COFFEE BREAK (following worship)- Evan & Linda DeBoer

MINISTRY OF MUSIC-             

SOUND SYSTEM- Sawyer Hrdlicka

VIDEO TAPING- Breyden Dieren

PROCLAIM PRESENTER- Berlyn DeWit

MEDICAL ASSISTANT- April DeWit 

VAN DRIVER- Dale Klarenbeek

*THE LOOSE OFFERING- Benevolent Fund

FINANCIALS as of 8-18-24

                                     Last Sunday                      YTD Offerings                    YTD Budget

General Fund:             $5,038.24                           $346,757.34                        $564,861.00

Benevolent Fund:      $9,158.00                           $110,334.75                        $128,937.60                                 

Online Donations:     $760.00                               $34,610.51    

Upcoming Events  

SUNDAY 8-25-24: 

Communion

11am Handbell workshop (Sanctuary)

MONDAY 8-26-24:

12pm Quarterback Club

7pm Shared Life Committee Meeting

TUESDAY 8-27-24: 

WEDNESDAY 8-28-24:

8:30am Staff Meeting

6pm Youth Praise Team practice

7pm Praise Team practice

THURSDAY 8-29-24: 

FRIDAY 8-30-24:   

8am Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY 8-31-24: 

SUNDAY 9-1-24:

11am Handbell workshop (Sanctuary)

*for all bible studies and dates refer to the announcement page*

Sermon Notes 8/25/2024               10 Commandments

You Shall Not Covet           Deut. 5:21

Intro: 10 Commandments are instructions for how God’s people Live

1. Fundamental Need as Humans
1. Need to be Satisfied (I just want to be happy)

1. Coveting is the unholy desire for something that you don’t have or own to satisfy you.  
1. Believing anything other than God will satisfy.
2. Original Sin (Forbidden Fruit)

Coveting is the opposite of Contentment.

1. What is Prohibited?
1. Neighbor’s Wife 
1. David and Bathsheba (Lust)

1. Neighbor’s House/Land
1. Ahab and Naboth

1. Male/Female Servant 
1. Loyal Friend, Jealousy, Good Employee

1. Ox or Donkey
1. Livestock, Farm equipment, Cars, boats, businesses

1. Anything Else (Social Media Comparing)
1. Circumstance Change (life season or style)
2. Physical Appearance (social media)
3. Love of Money (Heb. 13:5)
1. Rich Young Ruler: Luke 18 (Went away Sad)

1. Jesus is More than enough
1. Secret of being Content (Phil. 4:12)

1. Presence of God (Heb. 13:5)
1. Psalm 23

Lord’s Supper