July 15, :30 AM First Reformed Church, Sully Iowa Pastor Duane Laman

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1 Jackson County Ministries Mission Work Volunteers Commissioning Service LEADER: The time has come for you to go forth from this place as representatives of this congregation, but more importantly, as ambassadors for Jesus Christ. WORKERS: We are prepared to travel to Annville, Kentucky, where there is much work to be done. We intend to remind those with whom we work that we are their brothers and sisters in Christ, one in the spirit. ALL: (singing) We are one in the spirit, we are one in the Lord; We are one in the spirit, we are one in the Lord; and we pray that all unity may one day be restored; And they ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love. Yes, they ll know we are Christians by our love. LEADER: The trip you are about to take is a journey shared by the entire congregation. Just as we have supported you throughout the year as you gathered the resources necessary to make this journey, we will continue to support you in prayer while you are gone and will look forward to hearing from each of you when you return. WORKERS: We are all very grateful for the support we have had from our congregation for this effort. While we are away, we promise to represent First Reformed Church, Sully with our best efforts. And, once we return, we will share the good news of our trip, confident that God will touch all of us through this experience. ALL: (singing) We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand; We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand; and together, we ll spread the news that God is in our land. And they ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love. Yes, they ll know we are Christians by our love. LEADER: While you are away, you will be immersed in a culture entirely different from yours. The work may be as exhausting or tedious as it is fun and rewarding. What compels you to do this thing? WORKERS: We believe that our faith in God through Jesus Christ comes alive when we put that faith into action. We do this work not just because we are needed, but because our faith needs exercise. Having done this work in a far-away place, we plan to return more ready to work on God s behalf in our own families, church, and community. ALL: (singing) We will work with each other, we will work side by side; we will work with each other we will work side by side; and we ll guard each one s dignity and save each one s pride, And they ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love. Yes, they ll know we are Christians by our love. LEADER: May God go with you and keep you safe. And may this offering we are making, together as a congregation, glorify God our creator, Jesus our redeemer, and the Holy Spirit, our constant companion. ALL: (singing) All praise the Creator, from who all things come; And all praise to Christ Jesus, God s only Son; And all praise to the Spirit who makes us one. And they ll know we are Christians by our love by our love. Yes, they ll know we are Christians by our love. July 15, :30 AM First Reformed Church, Sully Iowa Pastor Duane Laman

2 First Reformed Church Morning Worship * 9:30 a.m. * July 15, 2018 Pastor Duane Laman Prelude. I Have This Hope..Praise Team Welcome THE APPROACH TO GOD *Call to Worship *Hymns of Praise From the Inside Out. Jesus Loves Me *Worship Prayer Children s Message.. Faye Brand 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 Jesus My King THE WORD OF GOD Scripture..Psalm 34(pg.455) Message.. Delivered From Fear. Pastor Duane Laman Commissioning for our Kentucky Mission Work Trip.Gary Van Genderen THE RESPONSE TO GOD Closing Hymn. Blessed Be Your Name *Benediction *Response Sanctuary 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. Sunday Evening Worship Service at 6:00 p.m. will be held in the Gathering Place with Daniel & Sarah Zagami CTEN (Commission To Every Nation) and they live in Clarkston, Georgia. Delivered From Fear Psalm 34 Pastor Duane Laman 9:30 a.m. July 15, 2018 As Linus, in the Peanut's cartoon strip illustrated, many people have a fear of everything. There is much to be afraid of in this world, but Christians have an antidote to fear that allows us to face down our fears and find courage when anxiety grips our hearts. THOUGHTS FROM PSALM 34 written out of David's gratitude. - "I will bless the Lord at all times." (Vs. 1) --Because God had made him and saved him--as He has us. - "My soul will boast in the Lord." (Vs. 2) With David we proclaim the goodness of God. - "Glorify the Lord with me!" (Vs. 3) Together in community we take even more pleasure in God's gracious work. - "I sought the Lord and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears." (Vs. 4) Notice: "All!" --or we'd soon be fearful again. - "Those who look to Him are radiant." (Vs. 5) Because they trust Him and live above their fears. - "They called to the Lord. He heard them and saved them out of their troubles." (Vs. 6) The Lord has saved us and will save us. PRAYER: Lord, I know that when I feel afraid, you want to calm my heart. Yet, at this moment, I'm not at peace about. I know the enemy wants me to be consumed by this fear. But your Word reminds me that I can seek the Lord and He will answer me and deliver me from all my fears. Thank you Lord, that as I face down my fears, you are always with me. In Jesus' name. Amen. WHY IS OVERCOMING FEAR SO IMPORTANT FOR US? Because: (1) Fear paralyzes us. (2) Fear causes us to deny the providence of God. (3) Fear causes us to want to control everything before we step forward in faith--and we can't control it all. (4) Fear urges us to run away. WHAT CAN WE DO TO KEEP OUR FEARS FROM RUINING OUR LIVES? (1) Face our fears--as Jesus did. (2) Realize that when something bad does happen in our lives, we can go on. With David, let us seek the Lord, and He will answer us and deliver us from all our fears.

3 *Children s activity bags are available in the south coat rooms and hanging on the coat racks in the wing. The Vander Pol Scholarship has funds available for college students interested in full time Christian services. Please contact Pastor Wayne or Ervin Arkema for more information. Due date is August 5, Lake View Camp s BLUEBERRY BLITZ! Fresh, delicious, hand-picked, straight from Michigan blueberries are being sold by Lake View Camp as a fundraiser for their summer camping ministry. The blueberries will be delivered on Saturday, July 21 to Pella. Have your orders in by Monday, July 16. The order form can be downloaded from our website, or call our office at Order forms are also available by the church office! Thank you for your continued support of Lake View's camping ministry! BABY BLESSING BASKET: A baby blessing basket is set out in the Gathering Place for our newest little one, Emersyn Kay, daughter of Joshua & Breianne Dunham. 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)! *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. Power Connection Donations needed We will be collecting donation items to further bless the organizations that work groups will be serving. Here is a list of donation items that can be collected and brought to Kansas City: There is a box set up in the Gathering Place to place these items: Cereal Boxed meals Toilet paper Adult clothing Spiral notebooks Shoes (all sizes) School supplies Bath towels Basic cleaning supplies Bedding sets (Queen/Twin) Basic athletic shorts (with a drawstring waist; all sizes) Hygiene items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, lotion) Heavy duty plastic wear (plates, napkins, utensils) Canned goods (soups, beans, veggies, fruits, chicken, tuna, salmon; no glass containers) Church Family Extended Church Family Becca Imhoff, (Hollie Nunnikhoven s sister) remains a patient at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN as she awaits her new heart. Becca has been at Mayo for over 315 days. Her address is: Patient Care Unit, East Tower 6A, #6-812, St. Mary s Hospital, 1216 Second Street SW, Rochester, MN Christian Sympathy We want to extend our Christian Sympathy to Clarence & Lynn Wyma and Mark & Justine Wyma and family in the death of their son-in-law & brother-inlaw, Mike De Zwarte, age 62 who passed away Saturday, July 7. Funeral services were held July 12 at the Scholte Chapel in Pella, IA. Those attending CITEC (Teens Encounter Christ) - July First Reformed Church, Pella, IA Kaylee Maasdam Those going to Camp Katelyn & Alivia Nikkel and Abigail Brand will be attending Day Camp #3 at Lakeview Camp in Pella, July Corey & Luke Kramer will be attending High School Camp at Quaker Heights, Eldora, IA, July Pastor Wayne and Tammy will be on vacation up north with their family until July 28. If a need arises, please notify the church office or Ervin Arkema. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL was held July We had over 180+ kids and volunteers attend each day throughout the week. Thank you to both consistories for helping with serving the meal and helping with clean up. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! The VBS Steering Committee would like to thank everyone who donated items and money to our VBS offering this year! Thank you so much for helping our kids help others! We want to thank Norma Harthoorn for her willingness to make cookies each Sunday morning for our coffee time ministry that is held every Sunday morning after the morning worship in the Gathering Place. We as a family would like to thank the community for all the prayers, visits, cards, food, flowers and concerns! A special thank you to Pastor Wayne. Above all, we thank God for healing mercies! We are so blessed! God is good! Verla Jansen & family We would like to say a sincere thank you for the baby blessing basket, meals, cards and phone calls after the birth of Harlow. We are truly blessed by our church family. Brandon, Andrea, Rory and Harlow Vos

4 Weekly Calendar at Sully 1 st Reformed for the week of July 15-22, 2018 DATE SIDE AISLE CENTER AISLE WING July 15 July 22 Joni Collins Marla Van Rees Luke Kramer Alyssa Bassett Ken Van Soelen Jason Van Zante Tyler Jansen Brett Vanden Hoek Jeff Vander Molen Shawn Huyser Jacob Van Manen Joel Van Wyk Don Nunnikhoven Kevin Terlouw Jeremy Vander Molen Nathan Young July 15 July 22 Parents: Travis & Karissa Chapman Storyteller: Gerald Droppert Leader: Stephanie Dykema INFANT & TODDLER NURSERY CHILDREN IN WORSHIP Janelle Maasdam Liz Harthoorn Tatum Huyser Dylann Huyser Parents: Nathan Young Storyteller: Leader: Steph Young Jesse Van Wyk LIVE STREAM Cheyanne Collins Kaylee Maasdam PROJECTION Justin Deal Nick De Penning WELCOME CENTER Sandy De Jong Tim & Brenda Jansen Tyler & Ryanne Jansen Greeter Legacy North Doug & Sheri Huyser Greeter Legacy South John & Jennifer Kramer Chuck & Deb Johnson Greeter South Main Jerry & Charlotte Kunce Austin Kramer Greeter Wing Eric & Amber Lanser Sunday July 15, 2018 Monday July 16, 2018 Tuesday July 17, 2018 Wednesday July 18, 2018 Thursday July 19, 2018 Friday July 20, 2018 Saturday July 21, 2018 Sunday July 22, :00 am Kentucky Work Trip Breakfast in the Gathering Place 9:30 am Morning Worship Pastor Duane Laman 6:00 pm Evening Worship Daniel & Sarah Zagami High School Camp Quaker Heights, Eldora, IA July Day Camp #3 Lake View Camp, Pella, IA July :30 pm FRC 2(Jeff K) vs. Friends (east field) 8:00 pm FRC 1(Jacob VM) vs Heart of Worship(west field) Concession stand is open each week this is being ran by Bruce and Lynn Dunsbergen 9:30 am Morning Worship Pastor Duane Laman 6:00 pm Evening Worship Pastor Tom VandeBerg 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. July Power Connection Work Camp followed by Power Connection July 28 August 5 Kentucky Work Trip 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)

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 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