September 30, :30 AM First Reformed Church, Sully Iowa Pastor Wayne Sneller

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1 The Marriage that Christ Built Matthew 7:24-29; Romans 12:10 Pastor Wayne Sneller 9:30 a.m. September 30, 2018 Today we re going to conclude the series on marriage we ve been in for five weeks. In our marriages be prepared for: 1. - The culture you live in. In the last days it is going to be very difficult to be a Christian People will become utterly self-centered and greedy for money proud and abusive. 2 Timothy 3:1-4 (Living Bible) Ideas that can erode your marriage. - Me - This is a code word for - God says me becomes in marriage - - We become over and and money becomes the answer to everything. - God says, You will not have any other god above me! Exodus 20:3 - first - Instant forget morality - God says be by having Him in your life. Don t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Romans 12:2 2. The Crises you will live through Top Ten most stressful crises that a marriage can experience: 1. Death of a 5. Business sentence 6. Being 10. Death of a close 3. An spouse Financial 8. - Facts these crises are and they will come into your life. - What to do: God says, don t be afraid when you go through deep waters and great troubles, I will be with you. Isaiah 43:1-3 in God s plan God s presence on God s protection 3. the changes you re going to live with. To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 The Apostle Paul gives us three attitudes you need in order to cope with change. Philippians 4:11,13 I ve learned to be content I am ready for anything Through the strength of Christ who lives in me. How can we make our marriages last? What is the key? Build on the right. Place Jesus Christ at the of your relationship. Dedicate your marriage to the of God! September 30, :30 AM First Reformed Church, Sully Iowa Pastor Wayne Sneller

2 First Reformed Church Morning Worship * 9:30 a.m. * September 30, 2018 Pastor Wayne Sneller Prelude Redeemed Medley.. Praise Team Welcome THE APPROACH TO GOD *Call to Worship *Hymns of Praise #190 Are You Washed in the Blood? #191 There Is Power in the Blood *Worship Prayer Children s Message.. Julie Van Manen (3 yr. olds thru 1 st grade dismissed for Children in Worship Activities- Legacy Addition basement! Pick up children after worship in basement by the elevator in the Gathering Place) Announcements Congregational/Offertory Prayer Offertory.. A New Name in Glory THE WORD OF GOD Scripture Matthew 7:24-29(pg.785); Romans 12:10(pg.922) Message... The Marriage that Christ Built Pastor Wayne Sneller THE RESPONSE TO GOD Preparatory Service - see insert Closing Hymn # Jesus Is Lord of All *Benediction *Response # Saved By Grace POSTLUDE.Praise Team HUNGER Walk 2018: Communities Reaching Out to People in Need! DATE: Sunday, September 30 at 5:00 pm - In case of inclement weather this will be cancelled and all are invited to the Anchor Worship Service at 6:00 pm We will begin outside under the carport (south side of church). Pastor Wayne will open with prayer and off you go. We will then meet in the Gathering Place for coffee time! EVERYONE is invited to join our team of walkers! Or ride your bike and push your stroller! We will walk/bike a mile within Sully and learn more about the impacts of hunger in our world today. A van will also be available for those who wish to ride instead of walk. You can donate non-perishable food items for the Jasper County Food Pantry East Jasper Christian Food Pantry located in the Kellogg United Methodist Parsonage, Kellogg, IA. They are running low on most items! Freewill offering donated to CROP. 30% is going to the Kellogg Food Pantry and 70% will go to CROP! A light coffee time will be held in the Gathering Place after the walk. Join us for fellowship afterwards! PURPOSE: to join the walk in the need to feed a hungry world in the witness of Jesus Christ!! *Indicates standing if able *CCLI License # *There will be a time of coffee and fellowship after the service this morning in the Gathering Place fellowship hall. *We Livestream all our services at to watch online. PHASE 2 UPDATE: TODAY after the morning worship service the Phase 2 Committee will make a presentation and reveal plans of our sanctuary renovation. The congregation is invited to attend. Grab a cup of coffee and cookie and join us in the sanctuary! God is good! Our Quarterly Building fund offering taken last week during the morning worship service as a second plate offering was in the amount of $ Our current balance to date is $49,

3 WEDNESDAY NIGHT SMALL GROUPS IMPACT Youth (6th 8th grade) September 30, 6:00 pm Anchor Service in the sanctuary October 7, 6:00 pm Youth Group Olympics Faithwalkers (9th 12th grade) September 30, 6:00 pm Anchor Service in the sanctuary October 7, 6:00 pm Youth Group Olympics OPPORTUNITY: Children's Ministry Training at West View Church in Waukee, IA on Saturday, October 13 from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. This half-day, hands-on workshop, "Cultivating Courage," explores what it takes to help kids grow their friendship with God. You'll even overcome your own ministry fears as we explore the Bible with Jesus at our side. We are encouraging anyone who volunteers in children's ministry, ex. Sunday school, Children in Worship, nursery to attend. Julie Van Manen will be attending and invites anyone wishing to join her to contact her at julievmfrcsully@gmail.com by September 30, :15 pm Junior High Small Group (6th 8th grade) meet in the Children In Worship area. 6:45 pm High School Small Group (9th 12th grade) meet in the Lighthouse. Wednesday evenings We begin serving at 5:30 during the school year. Meals for the month of October: Walking tacos, peach salad & ice cream sundae. FAMILY NIGHT IS IN NEED OF HELP Donations needed: Please drop off in the Legacy Kitchen Hamburger Peanut butter #10(large) cans of green beans #10(large) cans of peaches #10(large) cans of mandarin oranges Butter Ice Cream (vanilla) Mini Marshmallows White corn syrup Boxes of Corn Flakes Cream of chicken soup (lg. can) Walmart or Fareway gift cards We will be doing trunk or treat here in the church parking lot, Tuesday, October 30 from 6 8 pm. Please sign up if you would like to decorate your trunk and hand out candy. If you cannot hand out candy and would like to participate in some way, drop off candy in the church office. This will be a fun time to show the community some love. Sign-up by ing the church office at frcsully@netins.net Church Family Steve Vos underwent hip replacement surgery on Thursday, September 27 at Mercy West Lakes in Des Moines. He got along very well. Verle Jansen s radiation treatments have been completed this past week. Deloris McKeag will undergo surgery Wednesday, October 3 to remove part of her colon. Paul Hackert was admitted to Pella Regional Health Center Tuesday and will be moved to Jefferson Place in Pella under hospice care. Christian Sympathy We want to extend our Christian sympathy to Gerald & Elaine Droppert and Ryan & Carrie Mortvedt and family in the death of Gerald's father Willem Bill Droppert age 97 of Hudson who passed away Monday, September 24. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 29 at the Community Church of Hudson, IA. WORLD WIDE COMMUNION OFFERING This year the offering for World Wide Communion will be split three ways - 1/3 Talking Bibles, 1/3 STARS program and 1/3 Daniel & Sarah Zagami. The envelope for your offering is in your mailbox! New Membership Classes will now be held on Sunday, October 21 & 28 after the morning worship service. Pastor Wayne will be leading these classes. If you would like to know more about FRC and what it means to be a member in the Reformed Church, please join us in Pastor Wayne s office. The Old Blue Chair Sign Painting Class, Thursday, October 25 at 6:30 pm held in The Gathering Place, First Reformed Church (Class is limited to 25 people) Deadline to sign up is October 18 Join us for an evening of food, fellowship and art! You don t need to be an artist to participate in this event. There are many designs to choose from even Christmas designs. To sign up at (go to Facebook and search Old Blue Chair). There will be a Women of Purpose Private Event. You choose your design, pre-pay and sign up all on this sight. This is a non-refundable event but you will be able to use your $$$ at the Old Blue Chair in Leighton at an open class. If you have any questions or you are not a Facebook user, please contact Pam Vander Beek at or Carna De Jong at CONGREGATIONAL MEETING AGENDA ITEMS Anyone wishing to bring an agenda item before the congregational meeting it must be signed & submitted to the office by October 11, Any agenda item submitted will be reviewed by consistory for inclusion into our congregational meeting. Pastor Appreciation Luncheon (see insert) Join us next Sunday, October 7 after Sunday school (around noon) in thanking Pastor Wayne & Tammy for all they have done in the Lord s Service these past 9+ years at FRC. They are indeed a reflection of God s love and we want them to know how very much appreciated they are and for all they do! A card basket will be set out! BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!!

4 Weekly Calendar at Sully 1 st Reformed for the week of September 30 October 7, 2018 DATE SIDE AISLE CENTER AISLE WING September 30 Jeremy Vander Molen Mitchell Bryan October 7 Joni Collins Marla Van Rees Brittney Hansen Jager Huyser Jeff Vander Molen Shawn Huyser Nathan Young Doug Maasdam Ken Van Soelen Jason Van Zante Jacob Van Manen Tyler Jansen Don Nunnikhoven Kevin Terlouw September 30 October 7 Parents: Cole & Kayla Henkle Storyteller: Jeff Knouse Leader: Steph Young INFANT & TODDLER NURSERY CHILDREN IN WORSHIP Janelle Maasdam Liz Harthoorn Shaleah Van Wyk Megan Van Zante Chad Fikse LIVE STREAM Cheyanne Collins Teryl Ver Ploeg PROJECTION Shawn Huyser Nick De Penning WELCOME CENTER Nick De Penning Parents: Don & Hollie Nunnikhoven Storyteller: Barb Jansen Leader: Steph Young Sunday September 30 Monday October 1 Tuesday October 2 Wednesday October 3 Thursday October 4 9:30 am Morning Worship - Pastor Wayne Sneller. Preparation for Communion. Anyone wishing to receive shut-in communion, please contact the church office at or frcsully@netins.net 10:45 am Sunday School for All ages 5:00 pm CROP Walk. A coffee time will be held in the Gathering Place after the walk. 6:00 pm Anchor Worship Service 6:00 pm Cub Scouts in The Well 6:30 pm The Holy Spirit An Introduction Bible Study in the Gathering Place Jamie Dunsbergen 5:45 am Promise Keepers Bible Study 3:30 5:30 pm STARS Afterschool Program. 5:30 pm STARS Family & Wednesday night meals for 6th 12th grade 6:15 pm Junior High Small Group (6th 8th grade) meet in the Children In Worship area. 6:45 pm High School Small Group (9th 12th grade) meet in the Lighthouse. 9:00 am The Holy Spirit An Introduction Bible Study in the Legacy Center Myra Rozendaal Mark & Sarah Scholten Matt & Dawn Schechinger Greeter Legacy North Pastor Wayne & Tammy Sneller Greeter Legacy South Kevin & Kelly Terlouw Drew & Shelby Shinkle Greeter South Main John & Dawn Terpstra Bailey Smith Greeter Wing Henrietta Terpstra & Jonella Van Wyk NURSERY INFORMATION: Please contact Hollie Nunnikhoven at sullyfrcnursery@gmail.com if you would be willing to help out with this ministry! Nursery alert pagers are available in the nursery at check-in! A nursery is provided from birth to age 3. Our nurseries are located right next to the Welcome Center located on the south east corner of the new addition. Children in Worship Activities 3 year old 1st grade are dismissed during the service and meets downstairs (stairway in the Gathering Place by the elevator) *Guests please stop by the Welcome table to find out more about First Reformed Church! *The AED Defibrillator is located in the church office on the 2 nd shelf on east wall Friday October 5 Saturday October 6 Sunday October 7 7:30 am Prayer Breakfast 9th 12th grade In the Gathering Place. Donuts, milk and prayer! 8-12 pm Shower in the Gathering Place 3 9 pm Reunion in the Gathering Place 9:30 am Morning Worship - Pastor Wayne Sneller. World Wide Communion 10:45 am Sunday School for All ages 12:00 pm Pastor Appreciation Soup & Sandwich Luncheon in the Gathering Place 6:00 pm Evening Worship Pastor Tom VandeBerg 6:00 pm IMPACT (6th 8th grade) & Faithwalker Youth Groups 9th 12th grade) in the Well LOOKING AHEAD Saturday, October 13, 5:30 8:30 pm Kidz Movie Night Sunday, October 14, 9:30 am Pastor Jason Elam from Grey Hawk Reformed Church, Kentucky and his family will be worshipping with us Sunday, October 21, 9:30 am Laity Sunday

5 A small group is a regular gathering of six or more people who meet at church or in a home. They hang out, study the Word, and pray together. It is a place to have fun, build friendships, support one another as you face the struggles of life, and grow deeper in your relationship with God. No matter where you are in life, we want to help you get plugged into a group that will help you grow further in your faith. There are a few different Bible Study groups that have been meeting over the past few years. Joel & Deann Jansen host a Couples Bible study in their home. Joel & Liz Harthoorn host a young couple s Bible Study in their home one Sunday night a month from October April from 5:30 7 pm. (No meetings in December) Scott & Deb Van Kooten and Jeff & Deb Van Wyk host another Couples Bible study one Sunday evening a month from October April from 5:30 7 pm (No meetings in December) in the Lighthouse here at FRC. Childcare is provided. If you would like more information or would like help starting your own Bible study, Please contact the church office at frcsully@netins.net.

6 Your children can be picked up at 11:30 a.m. each Sunday. An offering will be collected each Sunday. This is a great way to teach kids how to tithe. All kids in Children in Worship downstairs will be led to opening exercises. Beginner Department - 3 year old Kindergarten Lynn Dunsbergen & Cayla Wichhart Opening exercises east side of basement room #8 & 9 3 year olds Room #9 (Little Lambs) - Hands on Bible Teach as Jesus Taught Teachers: Amy Harthoorn & Suzanne Rozendaal Marlene Rozendaal & Lisa Dunsbergen 4 year olds Room #7 (Zacchaeus Treehouse) Hands on Bible Teach as Jesus Taught Teachers: Annette Zimmerman & Kara Warrick, Monica Nikkel & Elaine Droppert Pre Kindergarten Children in worship area Room #10 (Builders) Scripture Press: We See God s Care; We Can Care for Others; We Can Show Thanks Teachers: Cayla Wichhart, Steph Young, Ryanne Jansen & Cathryn Dunsbergen Primary Department 1st 4th Grade Primary Department Dawn Schechinger & Monica Nikkel - Opening Exercises Rm. #6- West side- Kid Connection: Hands & Feet for Creation; Boredom; Is Your Camel Clean 1 st Grade Room # 4 (Lion s Den) Teachers: Carrie Mortvedt & Dawn Schechinger 2 nd Grade Room #3 (Commandment Center) Teachers: Joni Collins & Julie Van Wyk 3 rd & 4 th Grade- Room #1 (Creation Station) Teachers: Verlan Brand & Julie Van Manen Middle School 5th 8th grade ChyAnne & Dylann Huyser (The Lighthouse -opening exercises upstairs above wing) 5 th & 6 th Grade The Lighthouse Scripture Press: God Makes a World; Sin Enters the World; The Flood & Tower Teachers: Nick De Penning, Mel Vos & Tim Vanden Hoek 7 th & 8 th Grade The Lighthouse Dive: What is Being a Christian All About; What s with All the Rules Teachers: Bob Scandridge High School 9th 12th grade 9 th & 10 th Grade The Well (west side of basement) Teacher: Kurt Harthoorn Heidelberg Catechism 11 th & 12 th Grade The Well (east side of basement) Teachers: Ryan Mortvedt - Bible In Life ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES Adult Sunday school Sunday School Guide Julie Van Manen s office Mary Ann Van Maaren, Tammy Sneller, Ryk De Goey, Gary Van Genderen & Bruce Dunsbergen Adult Sunday school meet in the Legacy Center Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World Gary Van Genderen, Ervin Arkema, Jennifer Kramer & Chad Fikse PREPARATION FOR COMMUNION MINISTER: People of God, next Sunday we will be celebrating together, with the gracious help of God, the Sacrament of the Lord s Supper. CONGREGATION: In order that we may celebrate the Lord s Supper and its significance in our lives, it is necessary that we examine our motives and attitudes as we come to this Supper. MINISTER: First, let everyone consider their sins, asking yourself if you believe God s promise that all your sins are forgiven and that Christ s death and resurrection have enabled us to receive his grace. We are reminded that this gift has enabled us to demonstrate thankfulness to God and to live for him as we live in love and peace with our neighbor. CONGREGATION: If we are of this attitude, God will welcome us in love and consider us worthy participants at the Table of our Lord Jesus Christ. MINISTER: We also are reminded that the commands of our Lord Jesus Christ instruct those who are continuing in unrepented sin to keep themselves from the Lord s Table. This is not intended to distress those who have asked for forgiveness of their sins, but to remind the unrepentant of the nature of their sin and to direct them to forgiveness by our Savior Jesus Christ. ALL: Let us celebrate God s loving kindness and anticipate joining together in one body under the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Sunday Evening Youth Groups IMPACT Youth (6th 8th grade) - meet at 4:59 pm Jeff Knouse, Denny & Donna Liekweg, Caden Dunsbergen & Hailey Scandridge Faithwalkers (9th-12th grade) - meet at 6:27 pm Jeff & Alison Knouse, Brent & Sandy De Jong & Cale & Kendra Van Wyk Wednesday Night Small Groups 6th 8th Grade 6:15 pm in the Well Nick De Penning 9th 12th Grade 6:45 pm in the Lighthouse Gerald Droppert

7 Your children can be picked up at 11:30 a.m. each Sunday. An offering will be collected each Sunday. This is a great way to teach kids how to tithe. All kids in Children in Worship downstairs will be led to opening exercises. Beginner Department - 3 year old Kindergarten Lynn Dunsbergen & Cayla Wichhart Opening exercises east side of basement room #8 & 9 3 year olds Room #9 (Little Lambs) - Hands on Bible Teach as Jesus Taught Teachers: Amy Harthoorn & Suzanne Rozendaal Marlene Rozendaal & Lisa Dunsbergen 4 year olds Room #7 (Zacchaeus Treehouse) Hands on Bible Teach as Jesus Taught Teachers: Annette Zimmerman & Kara Warrick, Monica Nikkel & Elaine Droppert Pre Kindergarten Children in worship area Room #10 (Builders) Scripture Press: We See God s Care; We Can Care for Others; We Can Show Thanks Teachers: Cayla Wichhart, Steph Young, Ryanne Jansen & Cathryn Dunsbergen Primary Department 1st 4th Grade Primary Department Dawn Schechinger & Monica Nikkel - Opening Exercises Rm. #6- West side- Kid Connection: Hands & Feet for Creation; Boredom; Is Your Camel Clean 1 st Grade Room # 4 (Lion s Den) Teachers: Carrie Mortvedt & Dawn Schechinger 2 nd Grade Room #3 (Commandment Center) Teachers: Joni Collins & Julie Van Wyk 3 rd & 4 th Grade- Room #1 (Creation Station) Teachers: Verlan Brand & Julie Van Manen Middle School 5th 8th grade ChyAnne & Dylann Huyser (The Lighthouse -opening exercises upstairs above wing) 5 th & 6 th Grade The Lighthouse Scripture Press: God Makes a World; Sin Enters the World; The Flood & Tower Teachers: Nick De Penning, Mel Vos & Tim Vanden Hoek 7 th & 8 th Grade The Lighthouse Dive: What is Being a Christian All About; What s with All the Rules Teachers: Bob Scandridge High School 9th 12th grade 9 th & 10 th Grade The Well (west side of basement) Teacher: Kurt Harthoorn Heidelberg Catechism 11 th & 12 th Grade The Well (east side of basement) Teachers: Ryan Mortvedt - Bible In Life ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES Adult Sunday school Sunday School Guide Julie Van Manen s office Mary Ann Van Maaren, Tammy Sneller, Ryk De Goey, Gary Van Genderen & Bruce Dunsbergen Adult Sunday school meet in the Legacy Center Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World Gary Van Genderen, Ervin Arkema, Jennifer Kramer & Chad Fikse Sunday Evening Youth Groups IMPACT Youth (6th 8th grade) - meet at 4:59 pm Jeff Knouse, Denny & Donna Liekweg, Caden Dunsbergen & Hailey Scandridge Faithwalkers (9th-12th grade) - meet at 6:27 pm Jeff & Alison Knouse, Brent & Sandy De Jong & Cale & Kendra Van Wyk Wednesday Night Small Groups 6th 8th Grade 6:15 pm in the Well Nick De Penning 9th 12th Grade 6:45 pm in the Lighthouse Gerald Droppert CONSISTORY Rev. Wayne Sneller, President ELDERS DEACONS Ervin Arkema (18) Nick Harthoorn (18) Bob Scandridge (18) Jeremy Rozendaal (18) Melvin Van Genderen (18) Rusty Van Wyk (18) Kurt Harthoorn (19) Dan Dykema (19) Chuck Johnson (19) Kendall Jansen (19) Jeff Van Wyk (19) Rod Rozendaal (19) Gerald Droppert (20) Andy Dunsbergen (20) Dennis Dunsbergen (20) Duane Van Rees (20) Mark Scholten (20) Cole Vos (20) OFFICERS OF CONSISTORY Vice President Ervin Arkema (18) Clerk Kurt Harthoorn (19) Deacon Chairman Rusty Van Wyk (18) Deacon Secretary Nick Harthoorn (18) General/Maintenance Fund Treasurer Kendall Jansen (19) Ass t General Fund Treasurer Duane Van Rees (20) Mission Fund Treasurer Jeremy Rozendaal (18) Ass t Mission Fund Treasurer Dan Dykema (19) Youth & Education Director Jeff Knouse Children s Ministry Director Julie Van Manen COMMITTEE CHAIR PERSONS AND CONTACT PERSONS Church Office or frcsully@netins.net Secretaries Deb Van Kooten & Deb Van Wyk Bookkeeper Sharla Van Wyk Custodian Rod Zuidema STARS Coordinator Julie Van Manen Newsletter Editor church office frcsully@netins.net Christian Education Gerald Droppert Calendar Activities Church office Worship Committee Pastor Wayne Sneller Secretary/Custodial Ervin Arkema Greeters/Ushers Bob Scandridge Pulpit Supply Ervin Arkema Sound System Donavon De Penning Van Committee Kendall Jansen Women with Purpose Elaine Scholten Church Nursery Hollie Nunnikhoven Food Committee Bruce & Lynn Dunsbergen 1st & 3 rd Sunday Custodian Donavon De Penning Coffee Time Committee- Beryl & Velda Dunsbergen Kidz Movie Nite Lynn Dunsbergen Buildings & Grounds Rod Rozendaal Website Updates Church office Welcome Committee Chuck Johnson Request Shut-in Communion Rod Zuidema Music Committee Dennis Dunsbergen Service Committee Deb Johnson Legacy Kitchen Shirley Dunsbergen The Well Kitchen Barb Jansen The Well Kitchen Rental Chairman Lynn Dunsbergen Fellowship Kurt Harthoorn Power Point Projection Teryl Ver Ploeg Audio/Visual Josh Rozendaal Hospital Equipment Ralph Van Wyk Route 45 Justine Wyma