August 16, 2026 | Bulletin Announcement
Announcements
Thank You, Teachers: We are thankful to share that all teaching positions for our 2026–2027 Sunday School and Midweek programs have been filled! Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to teach and help our children grow in their faith.
Sunday School begins Sunday, September 13, and Midweek begins Wednesday, September 16. We look forward to another great year of learning, growing, and connecting!
“Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14
Pigs-in-the-blanket: We will be making pigs-in-the-blanket on Monday, August 24 & Tuesday, August 25.
Thank you very much to the Reformed Church Women for the beautiful flowers for our 50th wedding anniversary.
Dean & Ardeth Fransen
Presbytery Volunteers Needed: First Reformed Church will be hosting the Lakes and Rivers Presbytery on Friday and Saturday, September 25 & 26. We are expecting around 70 guests and could use a few extra hands throughout the weekend! Volunteers are needed to help welcome guests, serve meals and coffee, and provide bars or dessert. A sign-up sheet will be available in the entryway if you would like to help with any of these areas. If you have any questions, please contact Mike Jouwstra or Caitlin Arp.
Classic Car Cruise & Show – Wednesday, August 19
Come enjoy an evening of classic cars and ice cream with us! Luverne Christian Reformed Church is hosting a Classic Car Cruise & Show on Wednesday, August 19. The cruise will leave from the church at 6:30 pm and return for a car show afterward. Bring your classic car or just come to check out the vehicles! After the cruise, we’ll be serving free ice cream around 7:15 pm.
Volunteers in Mercy (VIM) is distributing backpacks with school supplies to children of families that use the Edgerton food shelf. We are also helping distribute backpacks in Pipestone in cooperation with First Presbyterian Church. Give Dennis Kroll a call at 507-220-4231 if you are interested in helping with either of these programs.
Schedule Change: The speech on creation by Pastor Matt DeBoer at Edgerton PRC that was scheduled for August 21 is postponed until a later date.
Gems Registration Night:
When: Monday, August 24, 2026
Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm.
Where: Edgerton City Park South Shelter House
- Throughout this season, girls will discover that Jesus is the only Way, the Truth, and the Life. No matter what girls face, they can trust that Jesus knows the way forward and walks with them every step of the journey. Registration is for all girls who will be going into the 3rd - 8th grade this coming school year! We will get everyone introduced to GEMS Girls Club and registered for the upcoming year. Parents can come with their girls to the shelter house. You can look at this years curriculum and fill out registration papers. The girls will stay there for some Banana Ball, and you are free to leave and return by 8:30pm to pick them back up. You are also welcome to stay for the night’s festivities if you would like! BANANA BALL "ANYTHING BUT A BAT" EDITION. Have your GEMS girl come ready to play some ball! She needs to bring an item with her to hit the ball, but it CAN'T be a bat. Think: Broomsticks, frying pans, pool noodles, tennis rackets, wrapping paper tubes, giant plastic oars, crutches, or umbrellas. Anything goes as long as it isn’t a bat! (We will be hitting wiffle balls). If you have any questions, please reach out to Jen Brands at 507-227-5880.
Fall Conference: The 46th Annual Fall Regional Conference for Bible League at Sioux Center Bethel CRC 341 S. Main Ave. Featuring Gayl Haas and Carrie Ten Boom. Registration fee for dinner (6:00 p.m. Monday, September 14) is $25. Registration fee for Conference and lunch (September 15) is $40. Registration for the conference is only $30. Register at bibleleague.org/tickets. Registration closes Sunday, September 6.
Upcoming Dates:
September 13 - Sunday School begins
September 16 - Midweek begins
September 25-26 - Presbytery Hosting