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!

Nomination Ballots: The nomination ballots were placed in your mailboxes. Please return them by noon on Sunday, October 25.

Thank You: We would like to express our heartfelt thanks for the cards, prayers, and words of sympathy following the loss of our mother, Elvira. It means so much to us to be a part of a caring church family. Your constant love and support have been a true blessing to us. -Orv & Deb Corbin

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!

Fall Soup Supper: We will be having our Fall Soup Supper on Wednesday, October 7 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Serving BBQs, a variety of soups, and delicious desserts. Free will donations. Pigs-in-the-blanket will also be available purchase ($13 per dozen). The sign-up sheet is in the entryway.

Nomination Ballots: Last week the nomination ballots were placed in your mailboxes. Please return them by noon on Sunday, October 25.

EDGE Youth Group Annual Kickoff Night: Join us at the softball diamonds on TONIGHT, starting around 5 PM. All ages welcome to join! Come join us for a fun night as we kick off another great year of EDGE! A meal will be served for a free-will offering (Game to follow). There will be a brief parents' meeting beforehand.

Presbytery: We're honored to host the Rivers and Lakes Fall Presbytery meeting here at First Reformed on September 25–26. As pastors and elders from across the presbytery gather in our building, it's a great opportunity for our congregation to be part of it.

Join us for evening worship on Friday, September 25, at 6:30 P.M., as we welcome our brothers and sisters from other EPC churches and worship together. Come support this gathering and see the wider church family God has given us.

EDGE Youth Group Annual Kickoff Night: Join us at the softball diamonds on next Sunday, September 13, starting around 5 PM. All ages welcome to join! Come join us for a fun night as we kick off another great year of EDGE! A meal will be served for a free-will offering (Game to follow). There will be a brief parents' meeting beforehand.

3rd Grade Bible Presentation: We will celebrate our 3rd grade students as they receive their very own Bible on September 13: Emma Bouw, Jensen Gunnink, Cayson Huisken & Faylynn Snyder.

EDGE Youth Group Annual Kickoff Night: Join us at the softball diamonds on Sunday, September 13, starting around 5 PM. All ages welcome to join! Come join us for a fun night as we kick off another great year of EDGE! A meal will be served for a free-will offering (Game following). There will be a brief parents’ meeting before the game.

Sympathy: Our sympathy is extended to the family and loved ones of Alvina Schoolmeester. Alvina’s funeral was held on Friday. May God surround her family with His comfort and peace in the days ahead.

EDGE Youth Group Annual Kickoff Night: Join us at the softball diamonds on Sunday, September 13, starting around 5 PM. All ages welcome to join! Come join us for a fun night as we kick off another great year of EDGE! A meal will be served for a free will offering (Game following). There will be a brief parents meeting before the game.

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!

Note: Next week the bulletin will be printed early. Please have all announcements in by noon on Wednesday.

Getting Involved: God has blessed each of us with unique gifts and talents that can be used to serve His church. There are many opportunities to get involved, including helping in the nursery, teaching Sunday School, singing in the choir, serving Fellowship or Midweek meals, assisting with coffee, and much more. Whether you have a little time or a lot, we would love to help you find a place to serve. Sign-up sheets for some opportunities are out in the entry way. Please sign up! If you are interested in becoming more involved, please contact Caitlin Arp.

Sympathy: Please keep Doug and Kris Kroh and their family in your prayers as they mourn the passing of Doug's mother, Bobbie Kroh. May they find comfort in God's promises and strength in His unfailing love during this difficult time.