Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.

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1 Molded into God s Purpose Part 2 Acts 9:1-19; Ephesians 4:15 9:30 a.m. We have been in a series where we are studying why God made us in His image and the purpose for living. We have learned: 1. Our first purpose is to God. 2. The second purpose was to be formed for or being part of God s family. 3. The third purpose is that God created us to become like Christ. This is also called. We are reminded that discipleship has two parts God s part and your part. 1. Changing your. To change your life, you must change the way you. let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God s will for you. Romans 12:2 2. God has a purpose behind every problem. Three unexpected tools: God uses to teach us to Him. trouble produces patience. And patience produces character, and character produces hope. Romans 5:3-4 God uses to teach us to. Keep focused on thoughts. Fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right. Philippians 4:8 God uses to teach us to. Trespasses are situations by other people to hurt us. Ananias Go over to straight street and (get Paul!) Acts 9:11 Remember God is in. You meant to hurt me, but God turned your evil into good to save the lives of many people which is being done. Genesis 50:20 (NCV) As we grow in discipleship, we can be confident of how God wants us to respond regardless of what we are facing. He wants us to grow into the character of Christ Jesus! Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:5 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. Ephesians 4:15 9:30 AM First Reformed Church, Sully Iowa

2 First Reformed Church Morning Worship * 9:30 a.m. * Prelude Prepare Our Hearts/Holy Ground Praise Team Welcome THE APPROACH TO GOD *Call to Worship *Hymns of Praise I Lift Your Name. The Name of The Lord *Worship Prayer No Children s Message or Children in Worship Activities today! Recognition of Our Veterans: Today we recognize our veterans who have served in our country s Armed Forces and National Guard and any of its branches of the Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force. When called upon by the pastor, would our veterans please rise. Announcements Recognition of Foreign Exchange Student, Megan Lu, staying with Loren & Tammy Vos. Congregational/Offertory/Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen Offertory.. Knowing You THE WORD OF GOD Scripture Acts 9:1-19(pg.890); Ephesians 4:15(pg.954) Message Molded into God s Purpose Part 2.. THE RESPONSE TO GOD Closing Hymn Grace Alone *Benediction *Response.. Benediction POSTLUDE..Praise Team *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. Your Memorial Day Offering will be taken today. This year the offering is going to 1/3 Mission fund, 1/3 Voice of the Martyrs and 1/3 Bible League International.

3 *COMMUNION INFORMATION: We are setting up new shut in communion teams. If there is anyone who is currently NOT taking advantage of having shut in communion brought to them please contact the church office at ext. 1 or frcsully@netins.net. *Children s activity bags are available in the south coat rooms and hanging on the coat racks in the wing. Vacation Bible School registration online at We are looking for people to help during bible school, people to sit with students during be meal before bible school, and people to help with cleanup after the meal. If you can't make it in person please sullyvbs@gmail.com. This year our theme is Game On and will take place July PLEASE Save the Casey s pizza free coupons on the large pizza box for VBS These will be used for a pizza supper during Bible school. Place in Ali Schnell s mailbox! GIVING AT CHURCH has a completely new look to it! You can Securely Give Online now Your information is held securely by an SSL encrypted connection. This information will remain private and will never be given away to third parties, other than to process your scheduled contributions. Online Giving (New)! LADIES All aboard the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad Dessert Train! Website: When: Saturday, June 9 Depart church 9 sharp! Must be there by 11 a.m. Ride will leave at 11:45 2:45 pm. Will be back to church by 5 pm. Cost: $40 per person (limited space) Sandwich, snack, dessert and drink will be provided on the train. Concessions available. Deadline to sign up May 30. Limited space available. Tickets are nonrefundable unless cancelled before the sign up deadline. Sign up sheet by church office can also sign up online at Please check if you could be a driver. Any questions please contact Pam Vander Beek at *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. Church Family Cooper Scandridge had an emergency appendectomy early Wednesday morning, May 23 at Pella Regional Health Center. Surgery went well and he was able to return home that same day. Verle Jansen was admitted to the ICU at Grinnell Regional Medical Center on Sunday, May 20. She remains in ICU and is very weak and fatigued. Alma Jane Veldhuizen was able to be transferred to Zuid Holland at The Cottages in Pella on Thursday, May 24 where she will rehabilitate and gain strength. Her husband Henry will join her at The Cottages on Tuesday, May 29. He will be moving to Friesland, Apt. #7. Alma will be joining Henry when she is able. This will be their permanent residence Esther Van Wyk was admitted to Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines on Wednesday, May 23 with a severe infection caused by a kidney stone. She had surgery to remove the stone and drain the infection. Christian Sympathy We extend our Christian sympathy to Kurt & Arloa Harthoorn and family in the death of Arloa s brother, Doug Bakker, age 54 who passed away Monday, May 21. His funeral service was held on Thursday, May 24 at Caledonia Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, MI. Updated Address Darlene Van Der Zyl has moved to St. Francis Manor, th Ave., Rm. #8, Grinnell, IA Please uplift Darlene as she makes this transition to her new home. Meet our Foreign Exchange Student Yi-Ting (Megan) Lu arrived in Sully to begin her year of school at Lynnville Sully. She comes from Taipai, Taiwan. She stayed with her host family, Loren & Tammy Vos. Her parents are Cheng-Da (father who passed away last June right before she left in July) and Lin-Ja (Jean)- mother. She also has one brother who is also on exchange this year in Georgia... Kuan-I (Brian) Megan will be leaving May 30th for home. She loves to dance!! Megan will be greatly missed! Evening Worship at 6:00 pm with Pastor Bob Hammann in the Gathering Place Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18 Message: The Earth Beast of Revelation

4 Weekly Calendar at Sully 1 st Reformed for the week of May 27 June 3, 2018 DATE SIDE AISLE CENTER AISLE WING May 27 June 3 Lynn Dunsbergen Lisa Dunsbergen Ellie Dunsbergen Luke Kramer Tyler Jansen Brett Vanden Hoek Kevin Terlouw Scott Rolffs Jacob Van Manen Joel Van Wyk Don Nunnikhoven Dwayne Maasdam Jeremy Vander Molen Nathan Young Jeff Vander Molen Ken Van Soelen May 27 June 3 NO CHILDREN IN WORSHIP ACTIVITIES INFANT & TODDLER NURSERY CHILDREN IN WORSHIP Hollie Nunnikhoven Jamie Dunsbergen Jager Huyser Brittney Hansen Jesse Van Wyk LIVE STREAM Daniel Keen Melinda Hardin PROJECTION Shawn Huyser Parents: Cole & Shelly Vos Storyteller: Jeff Knouse Leader: Barb Maasdam Sandy De Jong WELCOME CENTER Nick De Penning Dan & Stephanie Dykema Glenn & Rhonna Fiihr Greeter Legacy North Ken & Verna Hackert Greeter Legacy South Chris & Jodi Hansen Chad & Lynnette Fikse Greeter South Main Tyler & Kaila Harsselaar David & Lisa Foster Greeter Wing Paul & Karen Hackert Sunday Monday May 28, 2018 Tuesday May 29, 2018 Wednesday May 30, 2018 Thursday May 31, 2018 Friday June 1, 2018 Saturday June 2, 2018 Sunday June 3, :30 am Morning Worship 6:00 pm Evening Worship Pastor Bob Hammann Offices will be closed! 7 10 am Cadet Pancake Breakfast: Please join us at Sully Christian School for Breakfast. We will be serving Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Blueberry and Regular pancakes and toppings. Freewill offering for the Sully Cadet Club 9:00 am YOU are invited to a Memorial Day Service at the Peoria Cemetery. Speaker will be Senator Ken Rozenboom. Please bring your lawn chairs. Homemade cinnamon rolls, juice, and coffee will be served after the 30-minute service. In case of inclement weather, location will be the Peoria Gym. 5:45 am Promise Keepers 5 pm Rehearsal for Zegers/Kauffman 4:30 pm Wedding for Zegers/Kauffman 9:30 am Morning Worship 6:00 pm Evening Worship Pastor Bob Hammann 7:00 pm Anchor Worship held in the Sully City Park if inclement weather it will be held at FRC sanctuary. 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! June 5 12 Haiti Mission Trip June 6 12 General Synod in Grand Rapids, MI July 1, 6:00 pm Combined 4th of July Worship in the Sully City Park July 4, 7 9:30 am Faithwalkers 4th of July Pancake breakfast July 9 12 Game On Vacation Bible School July Power Connection Work Camp followed by Power Connection July 28 August 5 Kentucky Work Trip

5 Sunday School Class rooms and teachers 2017/18 Beginner Department Lynn Dunsbergen & Cayla Wichhart Opening exercises east side of basement 3 year olds Room #9 (Little Lambs) Amy Harthoorn & Suzanne Rozendaal Marlene Rozendaal & Lisa Dunsbergen 4 year olds Room #7 (Zacchaeus Treehouse) Annette Zimmerman & Kara Warrick Ryan & Carrie Mortvedt & Elaine Droppert Pre Kindergarten Children in worship area Room #10 (Builders) Ryanne Jansen, Cayla Wichhart & Steph Young Primary Department Julie Van Manen - (Opening Exercises Temple room #6- West side) 1 st Grade Room # 4 (Lion s Den) Monica Nikkel & Dawn Schechinger 2 nd Grade Room #3 (Commandment Center) Joni Collins & Julie Van Wyk 3 rd & 4 th Grade- Room #1 (Creation Station) Verlan Brand & Julie Van Manen Middle School Andrew Scholten (upstairs above wing) 5 th & 6 th Grade The Lighthouse Nick De Penning, Mel Vos & Tim Vanden Hoek 7 th & 8 th Grade The Lighthouse Bob Scandridge & Bruce Dunsbergen High School 9 th & 10 th Grade The Well (west side of basement) Kurt Harthoorn 11 th & 12 th Grade The Well (east side of basement) Ryan Mortvedt (substitute: Craig Maasdam) Adult Sunday school Sunday School Guide old office Gary Van Genderen, Ryk De Goey, Mary Ann Van Maaren, Tammy Sneller & Gerald Droppert Adult Sunday school meet in the Legacy Center Gary Van Genderen, Ervin Arkema, Chad Fikse & Jennifer Kramer Impact (Jr. High youth: 6 th 8 th grade) Jeff Knouse meet in The Well at 4:00 pm every week Alan & Brenda Newell and Denny & Donna Liekweg Faithwalkers (9 th 12 th grade) Jeff Knouse meets in The Well at 6:00 pm every week John & Jennifer Kramer, Brent & Sandy De Jong and Cale Van Wyk Wednesday Family Night 6 th 8 th Grade (Children in Worship area) 6:15 7 pm Nick De Penning 9 th 12 th Grade (The Well) 6:45 8 pm Gerald Droppert, Dennis Dunsbergen & Pastor Wayne 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 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