June 3, :30 AM First Reformed Church, Sully Iowa. Pastor Wayne Sneller. How Real Servants Act! (Part 4 of 5) Matthew 7:15-20; Mark 10:42-45

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1 How Real Servants Act! (Part 4 of 5) Matthew 7:15-20; Mark 10: :30 a.m. We are continuing a series on God s purpose for your life. Today we are exploring God s fourth purpose you were to. This is also called our ministry or serving God by serving others. Each one should use whatever gift he s received to serve others. 1 Peter 4:10 Learning to serve like Jesus. 1. Serving like Jesus means being. But among you it will be different. Mark 10:43a Barriers to serving. st 1 Barrier nd 2 Barrier rd 3 Barrier No servant can serve two masters you cannot serve both God and money. Luke 16:13 2. Serving like Jesus means being. You can identify them by their fruit, that is, by the way they act. Matthew 7:16 st 1 Barrier comparing and. Who are you to condemn someone else s servants? The Lord will determine whether His servant has been successful. Romans 14:4 nd 2 Barrier Wrong and servanthood don t mix. God shaped you for service, not for. Watch out! Don t do your good deeds publically to be admired by others for you will lose your reward from your father in heaven. Matthew 6:1 3. Serving like Jesus means being. Well done, good and faithful servant. Matthew 25:21 The actions of a real servant: Make themselves to serve. Pay to needs. Do the best with what they. Are to their ministry they finish their, fulfill their and complete their. So what us to keep going? One day we will stand before God and He s going to ask you what did you do with what I gave you? He will not forget how hard you have worked for Him and how your have shown you love to Him by caring for other believers. Hebrews 6:10 9:30 AM First Reformed Church, Sully Iowa

2 First Reformed Church Morning Worship * 9:30 a.m. * Prelude. Video Welcome THE APPROACH TO GOD *Call to Worship *Hymns of Praise Whom Shall I Fear. Come, Now Is the Time to Worship *Worship Prayer Children s message -(all kids thru 5th grade invited).. Jeff Knouse 3 yr. olds thru 1st grade dismissed for Children in Worship Activities- Legacy Addition basement! Pick up children after worship in basement by the elevator in the Gathering Place Commissioning for the Haiti Mission Trip June 4 11 Announcements 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 Jesus Messiah THE WORD OF GOD Scripture..Matthew 7:15-20(pg.784); Mark 10:42-45(pg.820) Message. How Real Servants Act! THE RESPONSE TO GOD Closing Hymn Shout to the Lord *Benediction *Response chorus Jesus Messiah 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. IF INCLEMENT WEATHER THIS WILL BE HELD IN THE SANCTUARY AT FRC PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIRS

3 Our Memorial Day Offering taken last week was in the amount of $3646. Thank you so much for your faithful giving! *Children s activity bags are available in the south coat rooms and hanging on the coat racks in the wing. Vacation Bible School July 9 12 from 5:30 8:00 pm His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 2 Peter 1:3 God has given us His ultimate playbook. He wants us to join His team, train hard, celebrate salvation, and encourage one another. Join us for Game On! VBS. Gear up! Get ready! Game On! 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. Please sullyvbs@gmail.com. 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)! Thank you so much for providing such wonderful treats for our staff as we celebrated Staff Appreciation Week! It was quite a sight to walk in to both teachers lounges and see an amazing spread of goodies along with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. We really appreciate your thoughtfulness and the time and effort it took to bless our staff members with your generosity. Thank you again for such a kind gesture. L-S Staff and Administration Praise We extend our congratulations to Matt & Kelly (Zegers) Kauffman who were united in marriage here at FRC on Saturday, June 2. We ask for God s blessings on this new union. Church Family Verle Jansen was transferred to John Stoddard Cancer Center in Des Moines on Thursday, May 31. Esther Van Wyk was able to return to her home in Grinnell at the Mayflower Health Center in BB Hall room #103. Angel Tree Camp Eldora Iowa Sheryl Baarda will be a camp nurse at an Angel Tree Camp at Quaker Heights in Eldora this week. Pray for fun, safety and blessings! Haiti Mission Trip June 4 11 Craig Maasdam, Jeff & Alison Knouse, Drew & Shelby Shinkle, Nick De Penning, Hannah Boehmer & Darlys De Penning. General Synod June 7 12, Grand Rapids, MI Pastor Wayne will be attending General Synod in Grand Rapids as a minister delegate from Central Iowa Classis this week and next week (June 7-13). If there are any church needs, please call the church office or vice-president Ervin Arkema. Please be in prayer for the president of the 2018 General Synod, all of the delegates and especially the representatives from our Classis. Classis Leader, Carl Boersma; Pastors Jon Nelson, Wayne Sneller, Chris Piersma, Gary Hanson Josh Van Leeuwen & Heather Van Leeuwen; Elders Clare Van Dis, David Jansen, Jeff Kruger, Elisabeth Spragg & Marv Van Haaften. Evening Worship at 6:00 pm with Pastor Bob Hammann in the Gathering Place Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20 Message: Time Out! *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.

4 Weekly Calendar at Sully 1 st Reformed for the week of June 3 10, 2018 DATE SIDE AISLE CENTER AISLE WING June 3 June 10 Kevin Terlouw Scott Rolffs Jeremy Vander Molen Mitchell Bryan Don Nunnikhoven Dwayne Maasdam Nathan Young Doug Maasdam Jeff Vander Molen Ken Van Soelen Jacob Van Manen Tyler Jansen Sunday 9:30 am Morning Worship 10:45 am Haiti Mission Trip meeting by the fireplace 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. Monday June 4, 2018 Haiti Mission Trip will leave and return June 12. Hollie Nunnikhoven Jamie Dunsbergen Jager Huyser Brittney Hansen Parents: Cole & Shelly Vos Storyteller: Jeff Knouse Leader: Barb Maasdam June 3 June 10 INFANT & TODDLER NURSERY CHILDREN IN WORSHIP Amy Harthoorn Suzanne Rozendaal Shaleah Van Wyk Megan Van Zante Jesse Van Wyk LIVE STREAM Cheyanne Collins Shawn Huyser PROJECTION Gale Horman Nick De Penning Ken & Verna Hackert WELCOME CENTER Parents: Brad & Steph Rozendaal Storyteller: Gerald Droppert Leader: Barb Maasdam Greeter Legacy North Carroll & Norma Harthoorn Tuesday June 5, 2018 Wednesday June 6, 2018 Thursday June 7, 2018 Friday June 8, 2018 Saturday June 9, 2018 Sunday June 10, :45 am Promise Keepers General Synod begins and will end June 12 in Grand Rapids, MI 6:00 pm Third Annual Heartland Gospel Music Hymn Sing Pella Christian High School Vermeer Auditorium, 300 Eagle Lane, Pella, IA 9:30 am Morning Worship Pastor Joel Brummel 6:00 pm Evening Worship Royce Spoelstra Chris & Jodi Hansen Greeter Legacy South Joel & Liz Harthoorn Tyler & Kaila Harsselaar Greeter South Main Kurt & Arloa Harthoorn Paul & Karen Hackert Greeter Wing Denise Horman 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 24, 6:00 pm Our next Quarterly Building Fund Offering 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