FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
1501 16th Street
Rock Valley, IA 51247
Office: 476-2376
Youth Office: 476-9951
Pastor Garry Nyenhuis: 476-9952
Kitchen & Fax: 476-9954
rv1stref@hickorytech.net
Email Address
Worship services for the church are broadcast on Channel 12 cable at
9:30 am and 6:30 pm on Sundays.
Office Hours: Tues. – Thurs. 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
STRIVING TO BE A BIBLICALLY BASED, CHRIST CENTERED,
EVANGELISTIC, MISSION MINDED, FRIENDLY BODY OF BELIEVERS,
WITH ENOUGH LOVE FOR EVERYONE
March 18, 2012
We Enter Into God’s Presence
Prelude
Welcome
Call to Worship
*Time of Greeting
*Song of Praise……………………………………………#1 “How Great Thou Art”
Ministry of Music……………………………………………………………Bell Choir
Announcements
Congregational Prayer
Offering/Offertory
*Doxology
*Offertory Prayer
*Song of Praise...................................................#28 “Great is Thy Faithfulness”
Children’s Message……………………………………………...…Rich Schwanke
We Hear God’s Word
Scripture……….………….……..(pp. 1538 & 1540) Matt. 24:3-14 & Matt. 25:1-13
Message………………………………..…………“HOW IS YOUR OIL SUPPLY?”
We Respond to God’s Word
Hymn, offering………………………………….….#212 “We Are One in the Spirit”
*Benediction
*Closing Song……………………………………………………………“Spirit Song”
*Postlude
Organist: Alma Verburg
Pianist: Mary Koldenhoven
If a pastoral concern arises, it is the responsibility of the family
to contact the church office, an elder or Pastor Garry.
EVENING WORSHIP 6:30 PM
Prelude
Call to Worship
Hymn…………………………………………………#63 “Praise Him! Praise Him!”
*Devotional Hymn……..………..………..#254 “What Can Wash Away My Sin?”
*Invocation
Pastoral Prayer
Scripture........................................................selected verses from Mark 14 & 15
Message……..................................“WALKING TO THE CROSS WITH JESUS”
Prayer of Blessing on the Word
*Hymn………………………………….#148 “King of My Life, I Crown Thee Now”
*Benediction
*Postlude
Organist: Ruth Vande Stroet
MORNING WORSHIP: Welcome to the First Reformed Church, we are glad to
have you worshiping with us. Brad Vermeer will be leading us in the morning
and evening worship services today. We will be taking a special offering for
Northwestern College during the morning service. Everyone is invited to join us
in the Fellowship Hall for coffee, juice and cookies following the morning
service.
8:30 A.M.
CANTATA PRACTICE
10:45 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL for 3yrs – 8th Grade
HIGH SCHOOL CATECHISM
6:30 P.M.
EVENING WORSHIP:
CLASS: Large Group—Seth and Joseph are in charge of snacks!
ORDINATION: Jason Wiersma will be commissioned to the Prison Ministry at
Mike Durfee Prison this afternoon beginning at 2:00 pm in the Bethany
Reformed Church of Canton. Pastors and delegates are urged to attend.
SPUD NITE will be held this Wednesday, March 21 from 5:00-7:00. CLASS
members are reminded to bring one salad and one dessert per family. CLASS
is seeking donations of a few other items for the evening; if you are interested
in helping, please check the sign-up sheet on the opportunities table in the
Fellowship Hall. Thank you!
$100 Van’s Food Pride Cards still available from CLASS – see Jen Taylor!
PRAYERS/PRAISES:
-Rev. Norman Menning celebrates his 86th birthday on Friday.
March Shut-In: Nella Bleyenburg B’day 3/26/44
March Missionaries: Roger & Karen Van Otterloo, SIL-ECG, PO Box 44456,
00100Nairobi, KENYA email: roger_vanotterloo@sil.org
THANK YOU to everyone who remembered us with prayers, thoughts, food,
phone calls, visits, gifts and cards with the loss of Henry. Thank you to Pastor
Garry and the elders for your visits. It is all very much appreciated.
The Henry Ver Mulm family
THOSE SERVING TODAY:
NURSERY:
Berwyn & Kristi Van Kekerix family
USHERS:
A.M. Jim Vander Sluis, Siebert Dorhout, Keith Boer
P.M. Mert Hubers
GREETERS: A.M. North: Ralph & Sheri Bousema
South: Jim & Esther Bouwman
Narthex: Kevin & Melinda Bouwman family
Overflow: Bill & Carol Bouwman
P.M. Narthex: Cornie & Barb Brands
SOUND/POWER POINT: Van Ginkel family
LIFT OPERATOR: Karen Calsbeek
COFFEE SERVERS: Gary & Donna Miller; Jody Sears
OFFERING: 1st: Church Ministry Fund 2nd: Northwestern College
SHAKING HANDS: Back Center: Pete Vande Stroet
Back West: Pastor Garry
Overflow: Marv Vonk
Front East: Darrell Vande Vegte
Front West: Mert Hubers
ALL WOMEN ARE INVITED to the Christian Women’s brunch at the Rock
Valley Senior Center on Wednesday, March 21 at 9:15 am. There will be a
style show of spring fashions presented by Kel-Brits Dress Shoppe, music by
Denise Nelson, and an inspirational message given by Joyce Worrell. There
will be an offering taken for Stonecroft Ministries. The cost of the brunch is
$4.00 and reservations are essential. Call Winifred @ 476-5148 or 476-5023,
Bertha @ 476-2583, or Harriet @ 439-2520 if you would like to join us!
YOU ARE INVITED to attend Love INC's annual meeting and 25th Anniversary
celebration on Thursday, March 22 at 7:00 p.m. in our Fellowship Hall. Cake
and refreshments will be served.
Check out the Opportunities Table – things change weekly!
NEXT WEEK:
MONDAY, MARCH 19:
7:00 P.M. ELDERS MEETING – Anyone desiring to profess Jesus Christ as
personal Lord and Savior is welcome to join us.
7:00 P.M. DEACONS MEETING
8:15 P.M. CONSISTORY MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 20:
5:00 P.M. SPUD NIGHT SET UP – CLASS members need to come help
grease potatoes and set up tables!
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21:
5:00 P.M. SPUD NITE! – CLASS members, be there at 4:30. If you can’t make
it yourself at that time, have a parent come until you can be here.
THURSDAY, MARCH 22:
6:30 A.M. LYDIA CIRCLE
9:00 P.M. YOUNG MEN’S BIBLE STUDY at Pastor Garry’s home!
FRIDAY, MARCH 23:
6:00 A.M. MENS BREAKFAST BIBLE STUDY at the Pizza Ranch!
SUNDAY, MARCH 25:
Pastor Garry will be conducting the morning and evening services.
NURSERY:
Dan & Jenn Taylor family
USHERS:
A.M. Marvin Hoogendoorn, Steve Van Den Top, Marvin Vonk
P.M. Rod Netten
GREETERS: A.M. North: Ed & Rose De Ruyter
South: Matt & Dawn De Wit family
Narthex: Adriana Dykstra
Overflow: Ed & Betty Hauser
P.M. Narthex: Russ & Karen Calsbeek
CHILDRENS MESSAGE: Dawn De Wit
MINISTRY OF MUSIC: Deb Middle
SOUND/POWER POINT: Vonk family
LIFT OPERATOR: Arnie Post
COFFEE SERVERS: Bud Vogelzang; Norm & Deb Kempema
OFFERING: 1st: Church Ministry Fund
PROJECT TRUTH: Hegg Memorial Health Center in conjunction with RV
Christian School and RV Community School will present Project Truth 3 – The
Truth about Drugs. This presentation will be held on Wednesday, March 28,
6:30 pm at the Christian School. Speakers for the evening are Deputy Tony
Reitsma and his drug dog Neiko, Greg Van Peursem PA-C and Barry
Miedema, who will be sharing his personal story about his prescription drug
addiction. Everyone is invited to attend, but 6th – 8th graders and their
parents are especially encouraged to attend.
FISH FRY: The Knights of Columbus are hosting “All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry”
Lenten dinner on Friday, March 30. They will serve from 5:30-7:30 pm in St.
Mary’s Catholic basement. The cost is $8.00 per plate.
JUSTICE FOR ALL will be holding their annual Antique & Collectible Auction
on March 31, 2012 at 11:00 am. This fundraiser for JFA Ministries will take
place at the JFA Ministry Center. Lots of old, unique, and interesting items!
COMING...Can one decision change a lifetime? Can one bad night impact
years to come? Curtis Fry will be at The Lighthouse (next to Pizza Ranch) to
share the story of how one night changed his life forever. A Christian home, a
family life, a 21st birthday party, a prison sentence. Youth groups, college
students and anyone who has ears to hear is invited to this night of testimony
and discussion. If you are a teenager, 20-something or parent of someone in
this age group mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 11 at 7 p.m. We will
talk about choices and redemption. You DO NOT want to miss this evening
with Curtis Fry. For more information and/or to RSVP, call Chris
Godfredsen (712-470-3053), pastor of The Lighthouse, or email him
at chrisgodfredsen@gmail.com.
THE ART OF MARRIAGE: Marriage is more like art than science. You begin
at the altar with a blank canvas and two distinct brushes; one held by you and
the other, your spouse. To create a masterpiece, you communicate, you work
together, and you each add colors to enhance the overall picture. It’s what we
call the Art of Marriage. Your marriage picture isn’t finished. You may just need
to freshen your palette with simple principles to help you create a marriage
that’s truly a work of art. Join us for The Art of Marriage, Friday evening and
Saturday, April 27-28 at the Valley B (Lighthouse). For more information or to
register, go to www.trinitycrc.com.
RISEFEST is moving to Sheldon! On June 16, 2012 RiseFest will welcome
Christian artists and speakers to the stage including Tenth Avenue North, Mark
Schultz, Natalie Grant, Matt Maher, Remedy Drive, Rapture Ruckus,
skateboarder Tim Byrne, and more! The family-friendly event will also include a
Kids Zone and seminars. Buy 8 tickets for $15 apiece and get 2 free until April
30!
FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
Associate Pastor: Garry Nyenhuis
Education Director: Jennifer Taylor
Visit us at www.rvfrc.org
Elders
Ralph Bousema ’12
Bernie Rhods ’12
Marv Vonk ’12
Mert Hubers ’13
Jeff Koldenhoven ’13
Rich Schwanke ’13
Daryl Scholten ’14
Darrell Vande Vegte ’14
Pete Vande Stroet ’14
Deacons
Doug Bliek ‘12
Marlan Hoogendoorn ‘12
Jerry Kelderman ‘12
Barry Leusink ‘13
Jesse Van Egdom ‘13
Myron Van Ginkel ‘13
Ryan Blankespoor ‘14
Justin Juffer ‘14
Duane Middle ‘14
CONSISTORY OFFICERS & COMMITTEES FOR 2012:
Vice-President: Richard Schwanke
Ass’t VP: Darrell Vande Vegte Clerk: Marv Vonk
Chairman of Deacons: Myron Van Ginkel Asst. Chairman of Deacons: Justin Juffer
Treasurer for Church Ministry Fund: Barry Leusink
Asst. Treasurer: Jesse Van Egdom
Executive Committee: Richard Schwanke, Myron Van Ginkel, Barry Leusink,
Darrell Vande Vegte, Marv Vonk
Pulpit Supply: *Rich Schwanke, Darrell Vande Vegte
Sacraments: *Bernie Rhods, Pete Vande Stroet
Education Committee: *Ralph Bousema, Daryl Scholten
Accountant: Sheri Bousema
REPRESENTATIVES FOR EDUCATION COMMITTEE FROM:
Catechism: *Jeff Koldenhoven
Vacation Bible School: *Katie Vande Vegte, Katie Juffer
Sunday School: *Paul Van Kekerix, Gary Miller, Jennifer Taylor, Meghan Vande Kamp, Jillian
Blankespoor, Elder Rep. Mert Hubers, Deacon Rep. Doug Bliek
Youth: *Jennifer Taylor, Cal & Jane Ver Mulm, Sonja Bliek, Matt & Dawn De Wit, Elder Rep.
Richard Schwanke
Women’s Ministries Service Reps: Melinda Bouwman, Linda Wissink
WM Service Rep Assistants: Marcia Landegent, Ruth Vande Stroet
Church Use: Marv Vonk, Myron Van Ginkel
Benevolent Committee: Duane Middle, Ryan Blankespoor, Shirleen Post
Missions Committee: *Wilbur & Madelyn Vander Heul, Bill Bouwman, Pete & Ruth Vande
Stroet, Mary Boer, Merlyn Hubers, Gerard Van Beek, Jennifer Taylor, Jerry Kelderman, Ryan
Blankespoor, Garry Nyenhuis
Music/Worship Committee: *Jane Ver Mulm, Clara Bannick, Marilyn Van Holland, Joni Van
Ginkel, Dawn De Wit, Meghan Vande Kamp, Donna Miller, Jennifer Taylor, Richard Schwanke
Property Committee: *Myron Van Ginkel, Steve Van Den Top, Brian Vande Hoef, Russ Calsbeek,
Daryl Scholten, Jerry Kelderman
Service & Audio Committee: *Jerry Kelderman, Dan Taylor, Myron Van Ginkel, Cal Ver Mulm,
Marv Vonk,
Staff Relations: Executive Committee
Focus: Sheri Bousema
Love INC: Marlan Hoogendoorn, Barry Leusink
Nursery Chairperson: *Katie Vande Vegte, Sandra Nyenhuis
Decorating Committee: Sandi Scholten, Deb Kempema, Dawn Netten
Organ & Piano Upkeep: *Marilyn Van Holland, Wilbur Vander Heul, Myron Van Ginkel
ELDERS CALLING PAIRS:
Mert Hubers & Richard Schwanke = Baatz – Hauser
Bernie Rhods & Pete Vande Stroet = Helgerson – Oldenkamp
Ralph Bousema & Darrell Vande Vegte = Oostenink – Van Roekel
Jeff Koldenhoven & Daryl Scholten = Van Veldhuizen – Zeutenhorst
2012 Church Budget:
2012 Proposed Budget
Offerings Received Feb
Offerings to date
Balance Needed
$271,243.00 $22,603.58/month
17,915.83
42,156.82
229,086.18
Church Remodeling Project:
Balance on Note:
Remodeling Savings 2/28/12
Offering 1/29/12
$3,259.93
488.39
$1,065.00
Beg. Balance $40,000.00