Announcements
Pastor Appreciation Month: We want to thank Pastor Mark, his wife Kristin, and their family for all they do for First Reformed Church. We are grateful for Pastor Mark's faithful leadership, prayers, and love for our congregation. Thank you for the time & care your family gives to our church. We are truly blessed to have you!
Haggai Series: Starting today we begin a five-week series in the Old Testament book Haggai. Devotional books that go along with the series are available at the Welcome Desk.
Nomination Ballots: The nomination ballots were placed in your mailboxes. Please return them by noon TODAY.
Profession of Faith Class: A new Profession of Faith class begins Sunday, November 1, and runs through December 20. Classes will take place each Lord's Day following worship (excluding Thanksgiving weekend). The Sunday for making Profession of Faith will be January 10, 2027. If you're interested, talk to Pastor Mark.
EDGE Youth Live Auction & Supper: Join us on Wednesday, November 11, for our EDGE Youth fundraiser! Chili, grilled cheese sandwiches, and bars will be served from 5:00–6:30 p.m., with the live auction beginning at 6:30 p.m. This is one of our major fundraisers for the EDGE Youth Group, and all high school students are asked to help with the evening. Everyone is welcome to attend! Come out, support our youth, and let's make it a great night!
EDGE Youth Live Auction Donations: We are looking for donations for our upcoming EDGE Youth Live Auction on Wednesday, November 11. New items, gift baskets, and homemade baked goods would all be greatly appreciated. If you have something you would like to donate, please contact Shawn Ranek before bringing your item. We kindly ask that all donated items be new (no used items, please) and that items not be dropped off without prior arrangements. Thank you for your continued support of our youth!
Sunday School Offering: This year, our Sunday School offerings will support Dana Frost, who has been attending our church since late Spring. Dana is a graduate of Moody Aviation (a branch of Moody Bible Institute) and is currently building flight hours at Proclaim Aviation Ministries in Worthington as she prepares to become a missionary pilot in East Africa. We would love to support her technical evaluation, which she will need to take to go overseas. We are excited for our Sunday School kids to personally connect with Dana, hear about her journey, and see firsthand where their offerings are going. Please keep Dana in your prayers as she continues her training and spreads God's word.
Center of Hope: You are invited to the Center of Hope's 24th Annual Fall Benefit on Saturday, November 7, 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Celebrate Church, 1000 Sycamore Ave., Sioux Falls, SD. Come join us for a meal, worship, testamonies, ministry update, and fun activities. Reserve tickets for $15 per person by check or online. If you want to register online, the QR code is on the invitation in the box outside Kris' office.
ATLAS for Life – Pipestone (101 2nd St. NE) invites you to join us for our annual Christmas Rummage and Boutique on Saturday, November 14 from 9:00am-3:00pm. Browse and shop the Christmas rummage items and the Christmas décor boutique, including the highly popular outdoor Christmas planters. Also available to purchase will be fresh caramel rolls and coffee as well as a hot sandwich noon lunch with serving starting at 11:30 am. Your support helps ATLAS bring God’s love story full of love, grace, mercy, and hope!
Upcoming Dates:
November 11 - EDGE Auction & Meal