First Reformed Church (frc)

Dr. Jim Mead, Professor of Religion at Northwestern College will be our guest speaker. His message is entitled, “If the Lord is Good to All” from Psalm

The book of Job tells the story of a faithful man of God who experienced the best of times and the worst of times. So, too, did the hymn writer Horatio Spafford, whose life was marked by both great blessing and unfathomable loss. Both men experienced peaceful waters and sorrow-filled breakers.  How about you &

Pastor Josh Van Leeuwen from Westview Reformed Church in Waukee, IA, will be our guest speaker. His message will focus on Matthew 25:14-30 – Jesus’ parable of the talents. This passage invites us to consider what has been entrusted to us (and what we are doing about it)

Pastor Steve looks into the importance of water, and the necessity of Living Water

Pastor Mark looks at Mark 10:35-45 to see how Jesus provides the perfect example of servanthood for his followers, and how we can seek to emulate Him

Pastor Mark continues the journey through the minor prophets, this week on Micah.  Most of us are familiar with Micah 6:8 – “…to act justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God”. Pastor Mark will take a look at what Micah was facing and experiencing at this time

God’s Word will be the focus of the morning message.  Pastor Mark, along with Lora Brandt and Wayne Westenberg, will speak on 2 Timothy 3:16 – “All Scripture is God-breathed…”

“Goodness, Grace, and Glory — From Praise to Prayer” is Pastor Steve’s message. In this study we will connect a celebratory song of King David with the model prayer taught by Jesus for his disciples.  Key attributes of God Almighty are personalized as we bring praise and petitions to our Heavenly Father in the Lord’s

Chris Godfredson, Classis Leader, will be sharing a message of: in Jesus’s baptism he is both initiated and anointed. The same is true for us…we are initiated in the family of God and anointed for a life of ministry…not big and boisterous (sometimes it might be) but mostly in humble service

Pastor Mark continues the Journey Through the Minor Prophets and will focus on the book of Hosea

“The Key to Liberty, Love and Truth” is the title of Pastor Steve’s sermon on Sunday morning. How should Christians balance freedom and obedience to God’s law? The epistle of Galatians has been called the “Christian’s Declaration of Independence”. We will focus on how the power of the Holy Spirit enables Christians to enjoy freedom

Pastor Mark will continue preaching through the minor prophets, this week talking about Amos

New Covenant is the title of Pastor Mark’s sermon, focusing on 1 Corinthians 11:25, as we celebrate the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. We will also have the opportunity to hear from one of our mission partners, Adam Van Gelder

Feasting on the Riches of His Grace is the title of Pastor Steve Breen’s sermon for the evening. Using the backdrop of a narrative from King David’s reign, the message will take a forward look toward June 18 when we celebrate the spiritual blessings of grace highlighted in Holy Communion

Rob Roozeboom with RISE Ministries will be our guest speaker

Our mission co-workers to Japan, Abraham & Sayuri Kist-Okazaki, will share of their ministry and life experiences

Luke 12:12 – For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say

Proverbs 19:21 – Many are the plans in the mind of a man, bit it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand

Joshua 1:9 – Have I not commanded you?  “Be strong and courageous.  Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.&#

Pastor Mark Haverdink will continue the study on the minor prophets, looking at the book of Joel