January 26, 2025 Bulletin Announcement
Super Bowl Slider Fundraiser: The Jr High Fusion students are selling Super Bowl Sliders on February 1. Please find a student to sign up with, or there is a sign-up sheet on the coffee counter. Pickup will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb.1. Order forms are due back on Midweek, Jan 29. Students, please be at church at 8:00 a.m. on the 1st to assemble them. Parents, we would love your help also!
Care Groups: We are excited to announce the launch of our new Care Groups! Our congregation will be forming 8 groups with an Elder & a Deacon leading the group, providing a wonderful opportunity to connect, support, and grow closer as a church family. These groups are designed to foster meaningful relationships where members can pray together, share meals, and care for one another in times of need. If you require any support, your Care Group will be your first point of contact, offering love and support. "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." — Galatians 6:2
January 19, 2025 Bulletin Announcement
Note: Rick Peterson, one of our Missionaries and a partner in ministry Vahit will be at our church for a time of sharing and answering questions on Wednesday, January 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Come and hear about their endeavors.
Super Bowl Slider Fundraiser: The Jr High Fusion students are selling Super Bowl Sliders on February 1. Please find a student to sign up with, or there is a sign-up sheet on the coffee counter. Pickup will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb.1. Students, please be at church at 8:00 a.m. to assemble them that morning. Parents, we would love your help to make this a success!
January 5, 2025 Bulletin Announcements
Bible Study: Discover the New Testament through The Story Retold, overview class to help you understand the big story of scripture. Classes meet on the third Sunday of each month at 10:50 a.m. in the Jr. High Catechism room, starting January 19. Each session is just 20 minutes. The book "The Story Retold" is available for $42 but is not necessary to participate. Sign up at the welcome desk to get a copy.
Men's Bible Study: Join us next Saturday, January 11, at 8:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall for the launch of our men’s Bible study, Second Saturday! We’ll begin a study of the book of Galatians while enjoying coffee and a light breakfast. Come for meaningful discussion, fellowship, and prayer. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and dig into God’s Word with other men. We hope to see you there!
December 29, 2024 Bulletin Announcements
Elders and Deacons: The new selected Elders are Mike Jouwstra, Bill Post, and Justin Ranek. The new selected Deacons are Alex Pronk and Jesse Bleyenburg. If there is any scriptural reason why these men should not be ordained and installed to their office, please see Jason Snyder or Pastor Mark.
Thank you to the Sunshine Circle for the basket of goodies. JoAnn Gruys
Pigs-in-the-blanket: We will be making pigs-in-the-blanket on Monday, January 6 at 9:00 and Tuesday, January 7 at 1:00 p.m. Extra help is always very much appreciated!
September 22, 2024 Bulletin Announcements
Thank You: We want to thank the congregation for the cards and congratulations on our 70th Anniversary. Also for the beautiful bouquet of flowers from the Reformed Church Women.
-Jerold & Sophie Schoolmeester
September 15, 2024 Bulletin Announcements
Soup Supper: It’s soup time! The RCW Fall Soup Supper will be on October 2, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Now is the time to sign up for soups, desserts, and work times. Men and women are needed to help as this is an entire church event! There is a sign-up poster by the welcome desk and soup recipes are there as they have been revised. Your help and generosity is GREATLY appreciated.
September 8, 2024 Bulletin Announcements
Bloodmobile: There will be a Red Cross blood drive at the First Christian Reformed Church in Edgerton on Monday, September 16 from 12:30 until 6:30. Please call Betty at 507-227-8416 or fbhuisken@gmail.com to make or to confirm an appointment. We are always looking for new donors. There is an urgent need for blood. Every 2 seconds someone/somewhere in the U.S.A. is in need of blood. Anyone 16 yrs (with parent’s permission) or older and in good health can donate.
August 25, 2024 Bulletin Announcements
Midweek Meals: We are looking for another Midweek meal team. They usually prep/serve around 4-5 easy meals during the Midweek season. Volunteering is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow community members and children. Please sign up and join us if you're available and willing to lend a hand. A signup sheet is on the coffee counter in the entryway. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Bev Van't Hof. Thank you for your generosity and support!
August 18, 2024 Bulletin Announcements
Volunteers Needed: We are seeking a few more volunteers to join our Sunday School and Midweek teams! Your involvement will help nurture and inspire our children as their faith grows. We believe that God calls each of us to serve, and this is a wonderful opportunity to answer that call. Please consider lending a hand and making a difference in our children. To volunteer, please get in touch with Caitlin Arp. Thanks!
August 11, 2024 Bulletin Announcements
Volunteers Needed: We are seeking more volunteers to join our Sunday School and Midweek teams! Your involvement will help nurture and inspire our children as their faith grows. We believe that God calls each of us to serve, and this is a wonderful opportunity to answer that call. Please consider lending a hand and making a difference in our children. To volunteer, please get in touch with Caitlin Arp. Thanks!
August 4, 2024 Bulletin Announcements
Midweek Meals: We are looking for another Midweek meal team. They usually prep/serve around 4-5 easy meals during the Midweek season. Volunteering is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow community members and children. Please sign up and join us if you're available and willing to lend a hand. A signup sheet is on the coffee counter in the entryway. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Bev Van't Hof. Thank you for your generosity and support!
July 28, 2024 Bulletin Announcements
Fill Our Tanks Update: Thank you for the fantastic generosity toward the gas fundraiser for Reformed Youth Ministries Middle School Texas. We met our goal and received enough donations for 16 tanks of gas. Thank you to everyone who made this possible.
July 21, 2024 Bulletin Announcements
Volunteers Needed: We are looking for dedicated volunteers to join our Sunday School and Midweek teams! Your involvement will help nurture and inspire our children as their faith grows. We believe that God calls each of us to serve, and this is a wonderful opportunity to answer that call. Please consider lending a hand and making a difference in our children. To volunteer, please get in touch with Caitlin Arp. Thanks!
July 14, 2024 Bulletin Announcements
Coffee Fellowship List: It is time to update the coffee fellowship list for the upcoming year. If you would like to be added or deleted from this list, please contact Shanna Snyder or put a message in her church mailbox. If you are adding, please make sure to include your contact phone number. The list will be distributed by the beginning of August.
July 7, 2024 Bulletin Announcements
Coffee Fellowship List: It is time to update the coffee fellowship list for the upcoming year. If you would like to be added or deleted from this list, please contact Shanna Snyder or put a message in her church mailbox. If you are adding, please include your contact phone number. The list will be distributed by the beginning of August.
Fill Our Tanks: Summer is now upon us, and the Jr. High trip to RYM Texas will be here before we know it. We need your help getting down the road with our "Fill Our Tanks" fundraiser. Like last year, we will travel via vans, and it will take 16 total tanks to get us there and back. Consider donating $20 for a quarter tank, $40 for a half, or $80 for a full tank, but any donation is greatly appreciated. You can drop your donations in the gas can at the Welcome Desk.
June 30, 2024 Bulletin Announcement
Note: The bulletin will be printed early next week. Please have all bulletin announcements in by noon on Wednesday.
Fill Our Tanks: Summer is now upon us, and the Jr. High trip to RYM Texas will be here before we know it. We need your help getting down the road with our "Fill Our Tanks" fundraiser. Like last year, we will travel via vans, and it will take 16 total tanks to get us there and back. Consider donating $20 for a quarter tank, $40 for a half, or $80 for a full tank, but any donation is greatly appreciated. You can drop your donations in the gas can at the Welcome Desk.
June 23, 2024 Bulletin Announcement
Thank You: Huge shout out to Mark & Diane Brockberg for their amazing spiritual influence on the youth of our church. Witnessing Diane and her constant devotion to helping our youth not only find Christ but to be active witnesses for Him is inspiring. Our church family should be so proud that kids from our entire community seek The Lord through this ministry. What a privilege to have been asked to accompany kids on their RYM trip. Thank you as well to our supportive congregation. Your help in funding this trip truly changes young hearts and lives. - Melisa Van Dyke
Thank you for the donations to the Center of Hope. We appreciate your generosity. God Bless You! Center of Hope Staff
June 16, 2024 Bulletin Announcements
Vacation Bible School: THANK YOU to all our volunteers, pastors, parents, and children who helped make this week a huge success! Without you and your time, we couldn't do it. We are so blessed to be able to pour into the lives of children in this congregation and community! We were blessed with over 200+ children attending our VBS week. This year's theme was "Diving into Friendship with God" and a verse we focused on John 3:16. It's our prayer that Scuba VBS will immerse everyone in a deeper, richer relationship with God.
- VBS Directors
June 9, 2024 Bulletin Announcement
Vacation Bible School: We look forward to a fun-filled week of VBS! If you signed up to help, please be at First Reformed Church around 8:40 a.m. We are ready to dive into God's Word, sing His praises, and create new friendships along the way! Thank you to everyone who helped make this week possible! Everyone is invited to attend our VBS program at SWC - Elementary Campus on Friday, June 14, at 11:30 a.m.
June 2, 2024 Bulletin Announcement
Fill Our Tanks: Summer is now upon us, and the Jr. High trip to RYM Texas will be here before we know it. We need your help getting down the road with our "Fill Our Tanks" fundraiser. Like last year, we will travel via vans, and it will take 16 tanks to get us there and back. Consider donating $20 for a quarter tank, $40 for a half, or $80 for a full tank, but any donation is greatly appreciated. You can drop your donations in the gas can at the Welcome Desk.
Jr. High RYM Volunteers: We are looking for two people willing to pick up and drop off the rental vans for our trip so that our drivers do not have to spend extra time in the car before and after the trip. Drivers must be available at 6:30 a.m. on July 30 and roughly 8:00 p.m. on August 5. Talk to Pastor Mark to volunteer.