John Kamies as he recovers from knee surgery.

Continued healing for Dale & Cheryl Hiemstra’s daughter Brooke Kleven and grandson Hendrick.

Congratulations to Reed & Andrea Rau on the birth of a daughter, Selah Marie born on Friday, February 17.

WORSHIP BROADCAST SCHEDULE:

Live Radio – Sundays, 9:30 AM KSOU – (93.9 FM) Live Television – LongLines Channel 22, Premier Channel 77 Cable TV Replay – M, T, Th & F, 7 PM (Channel 22 or 77)

CONTACT INFORMATION 420 Central Avenue NW, Orange City, IA 51041 Office Phone: (712) 737-4909 Prayer Line: (712) 737-8500 Office Hours: Monday—Friday 8 AM—3 PM Web: www.frcoc.org Follow us on Facebook: @frcorangecity & Instagram: @frc_oc

AM Sanctuary Greeters: North—Jonah Breaman & James Olsen;

Center—Arlin & Glenda Brenneman; South—Doug & Teresa

Brunsting

PM Greeters (Chapel): Gary & Judy Cleveringa

AM Door Greeters: North—James Dykstra; South—Gary

Cleveringa; West—Mary Oldenkamp

Welcome Center: Josie Moss

College Breakfast: Judy Cleveringa, Ken & Mary Oldenkamp,

Marty & Tami Guthmiller, Doug & Peg Te Grotenhuis

Coffee Makers: Phil & Star Van Gelder

Beverage Servers: Harlan & Twila Oolman, Craig & Leah

Pennings, Justin & Kristen Postma

Valet: Mike Ritz, Arlen Smit

Nursery Care Workers: Check in Desk—Larissa Miller; Infant—

Michelle Vaas, Myra Bomgaars, Lora Brandt; Toddler

Storyteller—Emily De Jong; Toddler—Barry Brandt, Jade

De Kock; Toddler Helpers—Austin De Kock, Ava De Jong,

Keaton Van Kekerix

SERVING NEXT SUNDAY, February 2

first reformed church | January 26, 2020

IN OUR PRAYERS

Worship Songs:

I Got Saved

Oh For A Thousand Tongues To Sing

Call Upon The Lord

Sovereign Over Us

Lord I Need You

Teaching Pastor: Mark Haverdink

Teaching Text: James 5:16

Message: Converge: Confess

January 6, 2019

Offering 1/17/20 – 1/23/20: $ 19,843

Weekly Offering Goal: $ 24,973

Fiscal YTD Total Offering: $ 768,360

Fiscal YTD Offering Goal: $ 724,217

To give electronically, go to “Give” on church website, frcoc.org

Child Care is available beginning at 9:10 AM. Nurseries are

located south of Fellowship Hall, & are open for infants to age 3.

Sunday, 9:30 AM: Morning Worship. Need prayer or Godly

guidance? There are elders in the Prayer Room until 11 AM this

morning, ready to meet you.

Promise Kids: (ages 3-TK) dismissed during the church service.

10:40—11:30 AM: Children’s & Youth Sunday School.

10:45—11:30 AM: No Adult Christian Education this morning.

Adult classes will resume February 2. 10:40 AM, Sanctuary, 4 PM, Chapel: Special Congregational Meeting—First Reformed Church, Vision2020, and our Denominational Identity. All communicant members are encouraged to attend one of two identical sessions updating the RCA's Vision2020 process and reflecting on our church's place in the Kingdom moving forward. These meetings will not be videotaped, and your feedback will be solicited at the conclusion of the gathering. Please be reseated at the front of the Sanctuary for the 10:40 AM presentation.

5:30 PM: Evening Worship Service in the Sanctuary.

Monday, 8:15 AM: Moms in Prayer in the Prayer Room.

Wednesday, 5:30—6:15 PM: Family Meal: Taverns & hotdogs will be

served in the Fellowship Hall. A $3—$4 donation per person is

appreciated. Everyone is welcome!

6 PM: Praise Team rehearsal in the Sanctuary.

6 PM: Cherub & Children’s Choirs. K—2 meet in the lower level

Promise Kids/Preschool Sunday School room and grades 3—5

meet in the Chapel.

6:30 PM: Prayer Warriors in the Consistory Room.

6:30—7:30 PM: GEMS/Cadets

6:30 PM: Middle School Youth Group in the Loft.

8 PM: High School Youth Group in the Loft.

Thursday, 8 PM: Women’s volleyball in the gym.

Happening Soon: February 2, First Steps Gathering in the Loft at 11:45 AM. This

event is for anyone who is interested in learning more about FRC.

A lunch of pizza will be provided. Email terri@frcoc.org if you are

interested in attending.

February 5, 6:30 PM, Men’s Bible Study, in Pastor Mark’s office. See

bulletin insert for more information.

Welcome to worship at First Reformed Church! We are so glad that you are here! Want more info about FRC? Look for the people wearing the bright green lanyards—they will be glad to help! Or text 712-395-1209 to make a connection!

WELCOME TO CHURCH

STEWARDSHIP & GIVING

HAPPENING THIS WEEK

5:30 PM WORSHIP IN THE SANCTUARY

9:30 AM WORSHIP

Worship Songs:

The Lord Bless You (#845)

O Sacred Head Now Wounded (#221)

Worthy Is The Lamb (#230)

Ask Ye What Great Thing (#224)

Rock Of Ages (#227)

Ministry in Music: Sanctuary Choir—The Love Of God,

Wendy Heemstra, Piano

Teaching Pastor: Tim Breen

Teaching Text: Numbers 9: 1-14

Message: Heat: The Passover

Worship Accompanist: Dawn Steggerda

OPPORTUNITIES & EVENTS

Bags of Starbursts Needed: The Children’s Ministry needs donations of many bags of Starbursts. Please bring your bag to the blue tub in the Fellowship Hall or to the Children’s Ministry area.

Men's Bible Study: Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 5—April 1, men of all ages are invited to join Pastor Mark in studying God's Word and talking about important topics pertinent to men and our daily walks with Jesus. We will meet in Pastor Mark's office at 6:30 PM and conclude at 7:30 PM. Please contact Pastor Mark if you are interested, pastormark@frcoc.org.

Getting into the Word in 2020. At the Welcome Center you will find the February 2020 Bible Reading Guide – Harmony of the Gospels. Immerse your reading in the life of Jesus. The passages are presented in a systematic and chronological order. Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart, life and faith to hear the voice of God in His word. Throughout the year devotionals from Words of Hope, Our Daily Bread and Samaritan’s Purse Prayer Point will be made available. These are on a first-come-first-served basis.

Financial Help for Brooke (Hiemstra) Kleven family: if you would like to help out financially you may do so by going to our web- site giving page and choosing the Kleven/Hiemstra fund. Or you may mail/drop off donations to the church office made payable to FRC with Kleven/Hiemstra written in the memo line.

January is Challenge Month: The Connections Team weekly challenge is to not complain about anything or say anything negative this week. If you catch yourself complaining or being negative, change your mindset and say something positive instead. Good luck!

IF:ORANGECITY: Feb. 7 & 8, Trinity Church, Orange City. A livestream event for women. For more information and to register go to: https://local.ifgathering.com/iforangecity/ Questions: email iforangecity@gmail.com

A 6 WEEK SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS FOR

ALL PARENTS.

FEBRUARY 2—MARCH 8

Blocks & Knots Room, lower level, during the Sunday School hour.