420 Central Avenue NW — Office Phone: (712) 737-4909; Prayer Line: 737-8500

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Live Radio – Sundays, 9:30 AM & 5:30 PM KSOU – (93.9 FM)

Live Television – LongLines Channel 22, 22.1 or 117.1

Premier Channel 77

Cable TV Replay – Tues. & Fri., 7 PM (Channel 22 or 77)

www.frcoc.org

CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Mark Haverdink, Pastor of Congregational Life

pastormark@frcoc.org

Rev. Timothy Breen, Lead Pastor

pastortim@frcoc.org

Allison Adams, Office Assistant

allison@frcoc.org

Leanne Bonnecroy, Director of Children’s Ministries

leanne@frcoc.org

Missy Dokter, Administration/Women’s Ministries Coordinator

missy@frcoc.org

Ross Enger, Director of Youth Ministries

ross@frcoc.org

Amanda Haverdink, Worship Coordinator

amanda@frcoc.org

Tom Hydeen, Facilitator in Worship, Prayer & Calling

tomh@frcoc.org

Galen Kleinwolterink, Custodian

galen@frcoc.org

Josie Moss, Coordinator of Children’s Ministries

josie@frcoc.org

Herm Oldenkamp, Assistant Custodian

galen@frcoc.org

Ken Oldenkamp, Connections Team Leader

koldenkamp@hotmail.com

Merilee Pennings, Church Accountant

merilee@frcoc.org

Welcome to Church! We are so thankful that you’re here today! You will find a “Guest Connect” card in the pew racks; fill one out and return it to the Welcome Center. First-time visitors receive a free FRC mug! Want more info about FRC? Look for the people wearing the bright green lanyards—they will be glad to help! Or text 712-395-1209 to make a connection!

9:30 Worship Service Worship Songs:

I Will Sing of My Redeemer

Lamb of God

What a Beautiful Name

Let It Be Said of Us

Teaching Text: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25

Message: Acts Odyssey: The Skene

Teaching Pastor: Tim Breen

This morning, the sacrament of Holy Baptism will be administered to Theron Fischer,

son of Nate & Emily Fischer.

Serving Today, September 3

AM Sanctuary Greeters: Center—Eric & Steph Schwebach; North—Cliff & Geneva Korver; South—Lyle & Mary Lundgren

Door Greeters: North—Ken Oldenkamp; South—Sarah (Korver) Dykstra; West—Riley Bruxvoort

Welcome Center: Judy Cleveringa

Beverages: Marty & Tami Guthmiller, Mark & Wendy Heemstra, Grant & Jen Hegstad

Child Care (Please Arrive By 9:10 AM): Check-In; Karina Nonnemacher; Infant: Carla Hydeen, Ardith De Jong, Ava De Jong. Toddler: Tamara Breen, Nancy Landegent, Lora Brandt, Eden Koedam.

Valet: Arlen Smit, Randy VanDe Griend, Kurt Wierda

Power Point: Lyle Korver 2 7

Skene—Greek for “Tent” or “Fabric.”

It came to mean the “theater background”

The Skene for Acts Odyssey:

The Mediterranean World in 50 AD

The Newborn Christian Church: Acts 1-15

The Mission to—And Questions about—the Gentiles

A Brief Bio on the Apostle Paul

Crystallizing the Message of Paul: 1 Corinthians 1:22-24: Jews

demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach

Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to

Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and

Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

Sept. 3, 2017

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In Our Prayers

Alice Ver Steeg and Eleanor De Jong are patients at the

OCAHS. Alice’s family is requesting no visitors at this time.

Continue to pray for the victims and relief efforts following

the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana.

Stewardship and Giving Offering 8/25/17—8/31/17: $ 19,150

Weekly Offering Goal: $ 23,494

YTD Total Offering: $ 189,139

YTD Offering Goal: $ 211,446

AM Sanctuary Greeters: Center—Lyle & Vicki Korver; North—Jay & Ruth Lyftogt; South—Brett & Nora Mulder

PM Greeters (The Loft): Cliff & Arlys Oolman

Door Greeters: North—Lora Brandt; South—Bill Van Marel; West—Kathy Van Marel

Welcome Center: Jonathan & April Beaver

Beverages: Julie and Susan Henrich, Dale & Cheryl Hiemstra, Matt & Rachel Honken

Child Care (Please Arrive By 9:10 AM): Check-in: Jenny Bruxvoort; Infant: Katelyn De Kock, Rebecca Mangold, Kinzie Van Kekerix. Toddler: Merilee Pennings, Diane Van Wyk, Tami Guthmiller, Aryana Dokter.

Valet: Doug Alons, Eric Van Ravenhorst, Brad Vande Weerd

College Breakfast: Reese & Cristi Kelch, Daron & Emily De Jong, Dave & Anita Bomgaars, Dale & Cheryl Hiemstra

Promise Kids Helpers: Josie Moss, Allie Haverdink, Avery Kelch, Charlie Dorn, Dan Bos, Emily Ritz, Emma De Groot, Macy Huisman, Nora Vande Brake

Power Point: Mark Bloemendaal

Serving Next Sunday, September 10

Want to contribute? Scan here with your

smart phone to link to our online donation page!

Sunday, 9:30 AM: Morning Worship. In need of prayer or

counsel? There are elders waiting for you in the Prayer Room

following the morning service until 11 AM.

2:00 PM: Ordination service for Adam Vander Stoep.

No 5:30 PM service today.

Monday: Labor Day holiday. The church offices will be closed.

Wednesday, 5:30—6:30 PM: Wednesday Family Fellowship

Meal, serving grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. A freewill

offering of $3—$4 per person is suggested.

6:00—6:30 PM: Children’s Choirs. K-2nd grade meet in the Kids’

Connection area; grades 3-5 meet in the chapel.

6:00 PM: Parents of K-5th grade students meet in the northwest

basement, next to the kitchen, for an introduction to

Wednesday night programming.

6:30—7:30 PM: K-5 students meet in the Kids’ Connection area

for introduction to Catechism and Kids’ Quest.

6:30 PM: Prayer Warriors in the consistory room.

6:30—8 PM: Middle School & High School Youth Groups

“Bigger or Better Kickoff Spectacular” in The Loft.

Thursday, 7:30 AM: Miriam Circle at Nederlander’s Grill.

2:00 PM: Mary-Martha Circle in the Fireside Library. Study:

Psalm 119, verses 97-104. Devotions: Grace Oldenkamp;

Hostess: Henrietta Vander Broek.

2:00 PM Worship (Sanctuary)

Happening This Week

Join us in the sanctuary as we celebrate the ordination of Adam Vander Stoep to Minister of Word

& Sacrament in the Reformed Church in America.

Refreshments will follow the service.

College Students: you are invited to enjoy breakfast prior to each Sunday morning service, from 9—9:30 AM in the Fireside Library.

Baby Shower for Theron Fischer (son of Nate & Emily Fischer) today, Sept. 3. Gift suggestions include diapers (sizes 2 & 3), children’s books, or gift cards to Walmart, Target or restaurants. Please bring your gifts to the Pack ‘n Play in the

Fellowship Hall.

Attention ladies! Volleyball will begin again on Sept. 7, continuing every Thursday at 8 PM in the Big Room.

All-church potluck is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 17, at 11:45 AM in the Fellowship Hall. For those who are able, please bring a hot dish plus a salad or dessert to share. Tableware and drink will be provided. All are welcome to come!

On Sept. 17, 5:30 PM, Pastor Tim will share a “Spiritual Travelogue of Images and Lessons” from his sabbatical time. This will be an informal time, including dessert, in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome! Parents, don’t hesitate to bring your children along—it will be an informal, fun time together.

The Friendship Bible pizza supper will be Wednesday, Sept. 6, 6:30 PM in the party room at the Orange City Pizza Ranch.

Upcoming “Launch” Dates:

Wed., Sept. 6: Wednesday Family Meal, K—5 Kids’ Ministries, Youth Groups, Prayer Warriors.

Sun., Sept. 10, following morning worship: Sunday School for all ages—Preschool through adult.

Sun., Sept. 10, 5:30 PM: The first Impact Service will be held in The Loft. Light refreshments will follow.

Opportunities and Events Kids’ Connection is gearing up for

the new school year! Donations needed include 3 oz. & 5 oz. paper cups, packaged cookies (Oreos, chocolate chip, vanilla), colored popsicle sticks, small hot glue sticks, grape jam, strawberry jam, small paper plates, creamy peanut butter, large child-friendly stickers, 16-count Crayola crayons, large white (not shiny) paper plates, variety of pasta, variety of dried beans, white rice, pennies, cupcake liners (big and small), gallon size Ziploc bags, pencil boxes, and skeins of yarn (red, blue, green, purple, yellow, orange, brown and black). All donations can be dropped off in the Kids’ Ministry area or at the church office.

Kids’ Connection also recycles toilet paper and paper towel tubes, clean cardboard half-gallon juice cartons, clean tin cans, clean coffee creamer bottles, baby food containers, and pop can tabs.

The new Cadets program is looking for a dorm-size fridge to use in their area; also needed are monetary donations to build a pinewood derby track. Please contact Leanne Bonnecroy at 737-4909 or leanne@frcoc.org if you would be willing to help.

The Preschool Sunday School Department seeks donations of Multi-Grain Cheerios, Honey Maid graham crackers, glue sticks and 16-count Crayola crayons. Donations can be brought to the church office.

The new church directory format has been working very well, but we are missing some important information. Some people have not included their phone #’s or email addresses on their directory pages. The directory is password-protected, so it is available only to our church members. Would you consider including your contact info? Email Allison at allison@frcoc.org to update your information.

Like to cook? The Gathering Team seeks 2-3 additional volunteers to prepare food for Wed. night meals. Contact Pastor Mark at 737-4909 or pastormark@frcoc.org for more info.

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