“The First Edition” August 2017 · minute lesson video. Discussion questions and material are all provided and the video gives a great overview. Lead-ers will also go with the

First Reformed Church, Sioux Falls, SD | August, 2017

“The First Edition”

of First Reformed Church

Sioux Falls, SD

August 2017

“Connect with others, Grow in faith, and

Be Transformed by the Holy Spirit”

Inside this issue...

“Rocky 2017”.....……….....1

August Calendar...………..2

August Events .…….…......3

August Birthdays ......…...4

and Anniversaries

Children’s Ministry ........5

Volunteers

September Events..........6

This n That……………........7

Youth Ministry……….......8

Thank You’s,

Financial …………….…..…9

Treasurer’s Report….....10

(Printed copy only)

Directory .……….…..…….11

Sunday’s

@ 57th & Tomar

8:30 am

Traditional Service

10:30 am

Contemporary

Service

Rocky Mountain High 2017 Recap

After months of planning, fundraising, and high anticipation, our youth group arrived in Estes Park, CO for Rocky Mountain High 2017 along with 3,200 other people! For those of you that have attended Rocky, you know it is something special. Our students and leaders had an amaz-ing time at Rocky. Jesus revealed His love to us through large group worship, teaching, His cre-ation, fun times, laughter, honest conversation, and those around us.

This year’s theme at Rocky was RE and the passage was John 15:1-17 (read it). RE means to do or try again. To do or try something can be a one-time event. But if you Redo or Retry some-thing, you do it again—and possibly again, and again, and again. RE means you add another layer to what you’ve already done. It is continuous – nonstop. It’s a pattern of letting the love of Jesus infiltrate and overcome all the hurt, trials, and misconceptions we have. By the grace of God we have the ability to stop and begin a journey again. Through this theme our students had time to Rethink themselves, to Reflect on their lives, to Receive Jesus into their heart-mind-and life, to Respond to life’s situations, to Remain connected to the True Vine, to Renew their minds, and to Return to our communities.

As a group we shared a lot of quality time together! …And by the way – we had amazing stu-dents and chaperones on this trip. The main session worship times and speakers were amaz-ing! After each main session we had youth group time to talk about the speaker’s message – those times were so valuable and so fruitful. We were able to genuinely connect and grow in faith in the conversations we had. Everyone had the oppor-tunity to do a recreation plus

activity – some of the group did the jeep tour and some did river rafting. We had SO much fun! For free time activities we had so many fun opportunities from shopping around downtown Estes Park, playing games on the YMCA campus like mini golf, riding the mechanic bull, packing meals for Feed My Starving Children, and so much more!

The most amazing thing about the Rocky experience was that it instilled in us a childlike faith through the power of the Holy Spirit. Our students returned to the overwhelming truth that Jesus loves them! Each and every one of our students left Rocky with that truth. Think about it though, how often do we forget that Jesus loves us? …Let His love consume your entire life! Jesus tell us, “I am the vine, you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.” Remain in Jesus and things will never be the same! I ask that you keep our students and leaders in your prayers – that we would remain in Jesus!

Thank you for your prayers, love, and support,

Tanner Mans


First Edition Page 2

To locate the calendar, please go to the home page of FRC’s church website



Young Adults Campout

August 11-13, 2017 Lake Vermillion

Even if you aren’t camping the

weekend, you are invit-ed to come out for the day on Saturday. They

will be by tent sites 1,3, & 4 and will be having pizza pies over the fire at approximately 6:00 pm and

then campout games will follow. Food provided, bring your own drinks.

Repaint Center of Hope Care Center

Walls Monday,

August 14th

Painting at 8:30 am or 6:00 pm

10 volunteers are needed for each time slot and we are still short 3 or 4 people for each time slot

Sign up to paint by Sunday, August 6th at the Welcome table in the front foyer or online under the “Serve” tab.

Let’s Serve Sioux Falls

Because some of our volunteers are going to be serv-ing in Children’s or Youth Ministry areas, we could

use more volunteers as:

Greeters (10:30 service), Coffee servers (10:30 ser-vice) and Nursery attendants (both services).

If you would like to volunteer and be a part of the schedule in any of these areas, contact Janet asap. Our goal is that each person only has to serve one time every 2 months or even longer in a particular area.

Sunday Mornings @ 57th & Tomar

8:30 am - Traditional Worship Service 9:30 am - Fellowship Time

10:30 am - Contemporary Worship Service

NEW this Summer 1st Sundays

during the summer months

One Worship service @ 10:00 am

August “1st Sunday”

August 6th Camp Sunday

10:00 am Worship

Worship with some special camp elements

Come dressed in your favorite camp attire

Following worship: snacks by the campfire - make your own smores or hotdogs (food provided)

September “1st Sunday”

September 3rd Take a Break

10:00 am Worship

Labor Day - A day set aside to “Take a Break”

from work Join us in worship on this holiday weekend

Favorite breakroom snacks after the service

And, you are encouraged to wear your “work” apparel too



August Birthdays and Anniversaries

2 Lynne Buus

3 Ed Vruegdenhil Harper Lathan

5 Jeff Christensen Carl Wynja

6 Ryan Hutchinson

7 Gaylene Christensen Dameon Foltz

8 Carrie Brandsma Zendaya Eberline

10 Orrenzo Lee Austin Temple

12 Rita King 14 Vince Yusten

15 Mari Perrenoud

16 Carol Gebauer Delores Van Gelder Tanner DeWitt

19 Tim Ageton Vernon Reemtsma Lonnie VanGelder Nancy Meyerink Savannah VanDyk

20 John Marshall Greg Vinzant

21 Jacqueline Erickson

22 Hannah Lias

23 Sophie Westra

24 Nicholas Kriz

27 Frances Veenhof Becky Lundgren

28 Judy Bosma Jeremy Mettler

Stuart VanNoort Ryan Larsen Crystal Erickson Ava Bouwman

If we missed your birthday, please, notify the office so we can update our records and include you next year.

29 Kurt Schneiderman

30 Carmen Doppenberg Lyle Kroon Jessica Sandahl Jessica Schneiderman Karen Rush

31 Cheryl Prins

Anniversaries 1 Collin & Jenna DeWitt

3 Kurt & Janine Schneiderman

4 Jeff & Judy Spaans

7 Steve & Patti Kuck Shaun & Amy Drummond

8 Tyler & Holly Edblom

9 Mark & Julie Zweep

11 Steve & Lori Ontjes Derrick & Shannon Bouwman

12 David & Dawn VanNieuwenhuyzen Andy & Jessica Powell

13 Gene & Dawn Wubben

15 Mark & Tessa Van Dyk

19 Ralph & Carol Gebauer

20 Jeff & Gaylene Christensen Jason & Amber Burns Randy & Katie Lathan Dick & Ruth VanHolland

23 Matt & Tina Beal

24 Dwight & Linda Schuld

31 Bob & Sharon Kroon Layne & Lisa Drenth



THANK YOU to the many individuals who have come forward and are willing to help in so

many areas this fall! We truly appreciate you all!

Janet did a quick count and already 30 people are vol-unteering to help in FRC’s children’s ministries. And

this does not include nursery or youth volunteers.

However, we are still short volunteers in a few areas. Would you consider volunteering in:

Sunday Morning 9:30 - 10:10 am Sunday School “Fill In” Teachers: We have our slots filled this year. But, it is always nice to have a few back up names in the event of emergencies.

Music Leader: Leads children Preschool-5th grade in music 10 –15 minutes at the begin-ning of the Sunday School hour.

Games Leader: Leads games for Preschool-5th grade for 10 minutes every other Sunday during the Sunday School hour.

Sunday Morning During Worship

Children & Worship Helper (10:30 service): This individual would assist the Children & Worship leader; youth and adults welcome!

Sprouts in Worship Helper (8:30 service): This individual would assist the Sprouts in Worship leader; youth and adults welcome.

Children & Worship Leader: We are always looking for additional faces in this ministry. This is a ministry that takes place during the second half of the worship service and ministers to children ages 5 - 2nd grade. Contact Janet for more information.

Wednesday Evening 6:15 - 7:45 pm

Adventures Kids (K - 5th grade) Leaders: Looking for adults to lead a group (boys or girls grades 2-3 or 4-5 and K-1 boys and girls). Each week the leader leads kids with their small group discussion (about 10-15 minutes) after a 7 minute lesson video. Discussion questions and material are all provided and the video gives a great overview. Lead-ers will also go with the group to craft and game time to assist. Bonus: the kids will love to tell you stories and read from the Bible for you.

Adventure Kids Recreation: We are looking for an individual or couple to rotate weeks with another couple, in other

words only every other week. This involves leading games (various games and supplies are provided in our game room) for the different groups as they rotate through approximately 15-20 minutes of game time per group. Same game, just modified for the different age levels. Bonus: You will get a small workout and the kids will tell you all about their day.

Craft Leader and Helper: Directs kids through 20 minutes of craft time. Crafts and instructions are provided and group leader will be with the kids to assist. Bonus: You will get some crafts or coloring pictures to hang on your fridge.

Nursery Attendant: Nursery is provided for children of those help with the various activities as well as children of those attending the various studies. We are looking for individuals who would assist in nursery during the Wednesday evening activities time.

If you are interested in volunteering in any of these areas, contact Janet (254-5646) TODAY



Sunday, September 10th

Kick Off Sunday

10:00 am Worship on the lawn

Followed by indoor picnic

Guest speaker, Mark DeYounge,

Northwestern College Dean of Christian Formation

NWC Praise Band

Wear your favorite college attire

Dunk tank

Potluck (chicken provided)

Families with last names beginning A-H bring a dessert to share

Families with last names beginning I - Z bring a salad to share

Let’s CARPOOL To the Fair!!

Clay County Fair, Spencer, IA

Saturday, September 9, 2017

For those interested in a fun day together at the fair we will meet at the church at 8:00 am and carpool togeth-er.

Our time-table will be flexible based on the group’s wishes but expect to spend most of the afternoon there and return home by early evening.

Ticket costs will be $10 at the door or $7 if you pur-chase advance tickets online (for adults over age 13).

Meals will be your own expense.

Plan to also pitch in a little extra for the drivers. If you are willing to drive, please let us know when you sign up.

And, we

noticed that

on the 9th

there are

Chuckwagon

Races in the

Grandstand

at noon if

people are

interested in

that, the cost is $15 Gen Admission for adults. They can

be purchased online or at the Grandstand.

If you are interested in attending, sign up at the Oppor-tunity table in the fellowship hall or online under the “Connect” and “Events” tabs beginning August 8th.

Beginning Sunday, September 17th

9:30 am for 9 weeks

To learn more go to:

https://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/

classes/1045181



Prayer Groups

Everyone is invited to join these prayer groups held in the church prayer room

Every Wednesday: 6:30 am Early Morning Prayer Group

Every other Wednesday: 5:30 pm August 2, 16, and 30

Men’s Prayer Group Contact Lyle Kroon to learn more about a prayer group

Operation Christmas Child

FRC Goal: Pack 300 shoeboxes as a

church

It’s not too early to begin collecting items

Not sure what to collect? Go to:

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/what-goes-in-my-shoebox-

suggestions/

Empty shoes boxes, packed shoe boxes, or items for shoe boxes, can be brought to the church any time

Monday, August 7, 2017

10:00 am @ Meadowstone

Meets the 1st Monday of the month

Wanted: Supplies for FRC’s Children’s Ministries

Markers (10 count or more-standard or fine)

Colored Pencils (24 count or more) Crayons (48 count or more)

All items can be placed in the tub in the

church fellowship hall

Will you help us replenish our supplies for the kids?



“Igniting a fellowship of youth to grow and share the love of Christ.”

FRC Youth Ministry

6th - 12th grade youth

Hy-Vee Card Sales 08/06: DeVos 08/13: DeWitt, C 08/20: DeWitt, Mark 08/27: Groen

50’s Drive In Youth Fundraiser

Wednesday, September 6th

2 shifts: 4:30-6:30 pm & 6:15-8:00 pm

Students are encouraged to dress in 50’s style clothing

(White t-shirt, leather jacket, blue jeans with bottoms rolled up)

August Youth Group Schedule

Aug 5th - Rock n Ride Night at the Sioux Empire Fair Aug 9th - Boating Day @ Lake Vermillion Aug 16th - No Youth Group Aug 23rd - Youth Ministry Fall Launch (6:30-8:30) Aug 30th - MS (6:15), Youth Group Meal (7:30), HS (8:00)



Monthly Special Offering

$1,595.00 was donated by the Congregation for the June special offering to the Gideons. Our sincere thanks to all who donated.

2017 Special Offering Schedule

August - Hope Haven September - Diana Langerock October - Steve & Brittany M November - Operation Christmas Child December - West Haven/Robins Nest Orphanages

To donate, please use one of the “Special Offering” envelopes located at the entrances or in the pews.

Notes From FRC Deacons

Weekly Averages through June 30, 2017

General & Capital Improvements Fund 2017 Budget: $11,748.76 Receipts: $ 9,865.59 Expenses: $ 10,391.75

Building Debt Reduction 2017 Budget: $905.66 Receipts: $730.48

2018 Elder/Deacon Nominations

From the Congregation

The Nominations committee is beginning its work com-piling a list of nominees for elder and deacon for the 3 year term starting in January 2018. If you know of someone who would be called to serve as an elder or deacon, during the month of August, you are encour-aged to fill out elder/deacon ballots and place them in the boxes located in the front foyer and fellowship hall. You may nominate as many people as you wish.

Unsure of the Biblical Qualifications for and Elder or Deacon? We have put sheets on the tables by the nomination boxes which explain the qualifications.

A thank you to all for your thoughts, prayers, cards, and visits while I went through all my sur-geries. And, thanks Pastor Steve, even on a cold, snowy stormy Sunday noon. Thanks. I’m not out of the woods yet. I go in August 16th for xray’s to see how it is healing on the inside of the knee and leg.

Arlene Suurmeier

Thank you for your support of the Gideon’s Inter-national. The money you donated will be used to buy scripture for this area. Thank you also for your prayers for the Gideon’s and the outreach that is done around the world.

Bob Barclay, The Gideons

Thank you very much for your caring and prayers, calls, and cards when I had ear surgery.

Blessings, Jean VanNingen

Thank you so much for your support, prayers and partnership. We appreciate all of you. We are very blessed to have such wonderful people share this experience with us!

Staff of Inspiration Hills

Big Soo Coupon Book Fundraiser Cost: $42.00 per

book

$10.00 per book goes back to FRC’s youth

program

Over $14,000 in instant savings

Purchase your book from any FRC youth or at the HyVee Card table on Sunday



The Treasurer’s Report is not available online for the general public.



First Reformed Church 4800 S. Tomar Road, Sioux Falls SD 57108

Phone: 605-338-1553 Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Phone Prayer Line: 605-338-1553 Option #2

Email: [email protected]

The Consistory

Elders 2017 Tim Ageton Mari Perrenoud Carl Wynja, Vice President 2018 Earl Brown Dennis Olsen, Clerk Jim Westra 2019 Darcy VanGorp Galen Versteeg

Deacons 2017 Judy Rall Bill Schoep Dana VanRoekel, Asst Treasurer 2018 Brandon Kinney Timothy Klein, Treasurer Linda Olsen 2019 Bill Blewett Jay Headley

How to Contact your Church Staff: Pastor Steve Anthes - Pastor of Education & Spiritual Growth - 351-2685; email: [email protected]

Pastor Ken Eberline –Pastor of Administration & Worship - 261-3150; email: [email protected] Tanner Mans - Director of Youth Ministries - 370-2743; Email: [email protected]

Lyle Kroon - Traditional Service Worship Coordinator-335-1624; email: [email protected] Micah Reierson & Tuakah Whiangar - Contemporary Service Worship Coordinators

Janet Anthes - Connection & Volunteer Coordinator - 254-5646; email: [email protected] Lisa Drenth - Office Manager-338-1553; email: [email protected]

Deadline for article submission for the First Edition : The third Sunday of the month unless otherwise published.

Website

www.firstreformedsfsd.com

Each week, both worship services can be viewed live or any day of the week that works with your schedule. All links can be found on FRC’s website.

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“The First Edition” August 2017 · minute lesson video. Discussion questions and material are all provided and the video gives a great overview. Lead-ers will also go with the