First Reformed Church (frc)

Origins, our semester-long look at the book of Genesis, continues. Pastor Tim will look at the story of the Fall (Genesis 3) and share some reflections on the magnitude of our problem and the magnificence of our hope

In the evening, Pastor Mark will take a closer look at what Jesus says about Himself in the parable of The Good Shepherd. (John 10:1-18)

Our morning series, Origins, continues with Pastor Mark looking at Genesis 2:15-25. God created us enjoy relationships, not only with others, but also with Him as The Creator

In the evening, we look at the parable of two sons (no, not that one). Pastor Tim examines what it means to Follow Through

This Sunday we begin a new series on Origins. Pastor Tim looks at the creation account in Genesis, and we consider what our beginnings tell us about how we should proceed

Pastor Tim wraps up the past year with a sermon about “Closing the Door.”  Finding closure for past regrets and mistakes can be difficult, but God wants us to deal with them and move ahead with purpose

We celebrate our annual Christmas Eve candlelight service with a message from Pastor Tim.  God’s own Word came to us that first Christmas

Christmas Letters continues with Pastor Tim’s exploration of Romans 15. We consider how Christmas calls on us to accept those unlike us, to the glory of God. Tim Zeutenhorst will share this week’s letter

Pastor Mark continues the Advent series with a look at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul’s focus is to encourage the church (and us) to have the same attitude and mindset as Jesus Christ

In the final message on the Heidelberg Catechism, Pastor Tim considers the doxology of The Lord’s Prayer: for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever, Amen

In part 2 of Christmas Letters, Pastor Tim leads us in a study of Hebrews 2, which encourages us, the readers, to pay attention to the joy of Christmas and cautions us to steer clear of the things that rob us of that joy

In this penultimate message on the Heidelburg Catechism, Pastor Tim examines the phrase, “Lead us not into temptation.”  We look at Matthew 4:1-11, and consider how we can deal with the temptations that we face

Our Advent series, Christmas Letters, begins this Sunday. Pastor Tim begins this study of the Incarnation with a look at Colossians 1:15-20. We’ll also hear the first Christmas Greeting from a member of our own congregation

The fifth request of the Lord’s Prayer is, “forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors”. What a request to think that we could ask God to forgive us for all of our sins! Then for us to forgive those who have hurt us? Only with God’s help!

In the fourth & final installment of Fuel, Pastor Tim leads us in a study of the Parable of the Great Banquet (Luke 14), emphasizing the need to bring more people into fellowship with God

We celebrate with Dr. Tom Smith on his commissioning to be the new RCA Synod of the Heartland Coordinator. Pastor Tim shares a brief meditation.  (Note that this is the full service, though the music has been edited out.)

Pastor Tim preaches the third message in our November series called, Fuel: My Part in a Flourishing Church. Based on Malachi 3, this message considers how financially supporting congregational ministry is not merely a practical necessity, but is also a spiritual reward

This evening an honors class from Northwestern College will present a program of music and hymns from the First World War

In a special Veteran’s Day message, Ben Jans, a Viet Nam veteran, will share with us about his experiences in the war.  Entitled Rescues and Angels, he bases his message on Psalm

Elder Barry Brandt shares a message with us this evening