First Reformed Church, Sioux Falls, SD | April, 2019

“The First Edition”

of First Reformed Church

Sioux Falls, SD

April 2019

“Connect with others, Grow in faith, and

Be Transformed by the Holy Spirit”

Inside this issue...

“Facing Change”….....…...1 April Calendar ….........…..2 April Events .………...........3 April Birthdays ……....…...4 and Anniversaries Youth Auction……………...5 Children’s Ministry ...……6 VBS, I Hills, Graduates ...7 This & That……………….….8 Easter, Financial Infor....9 Community Events..…..10 Opportunities……..……..11 FRC Youth..……......……..12 Treasurer’s Report....….13 Directory.….…….…..…….14

Sunday’s

@ FRC

8:30 am

Traditional Service

10:30 am

Contemporary

Service

Facing Change A few months back I saw an opening for a chaplain position in a rehab center in NE Wisconsin. The acreage was not sold but I felt the opportunity was one I’d like to explore so I sent in my application and resume. Shortly afterwards I got contacted from a Christian rehab center in Phoenix, AZ. I still don’t know how that all happened? I just assumed that someone knew someone or something? Well, why in the world would we go to Phoenix, AZ? Not really the mecca for ice fishing. I then got to thinking about the adventure we were starting. Will Janet and I shut down every-thing that didn’t fit into our desire? In other words, NE Wisconsin, lake country, house on one of those lakes, within an hour of the grandbabies, four 10 hour work days and weekends off. (OK, that might be a little much!) Maybe a better approach is to simply give it all to God and be open for whatever God desires for us to do? Maybe God has a better plan than I do? (You think?) Maybe this is one of those times when we will be thankful for unanswered prayer? I’m sure you all have been there too. So many times our desires get in the way of God’s plan. So, with this in mind we decided to simply put things out there and be open to whatever? Even look at possibilities that are completely different from our wish list. You as a congregation are on an adventure too. Just as much as I feel that God is leading change in our life, God is working change here. Hey, this is a great adventure. Trying to dis-cern the mind of God is something that requires humility and faith. It is a matter of trust and a willingness to accept what we may not like. I think there are a lot of changes that God is preparing us for at First Reformed, for staff, leaders, and congregation. Be open to this. As change is discussed and ideas are being explored don’t immediately close the doors. Be will-ing to be open to new possibilities and ideas. It is so easy to look at change and say, “We have never done that before!” “I have never thought about that one!” or “I won’t…..” Ulti-mately we need to rest in God and discern His will and plan. In the end, it might be some-thing that is completely different from what we were thinking or even desiring. The bottom line is this. This adventure has to be God’s doing and not ours. If we want the joy and purpose that God has for us then we need to allow God to be in control and not our want list. Now let me close with a very familiar verse. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Oh, was that verse sweet! Well, yes, but let’s understand that many absolutely distort the meaning of this passage. We are talking about an exiled people who want to go home. Their placement in life is not anything close to where they want it to be. They want God to give them his promise that their wish list will come true. Understand these people will not see that glorious day when God brings them home. God is simply saying to them, “You must learn to live in hope and purpose even when things are not going the way you desire.” This is not false hope that God will take away their sufferings and enable them to live happily ever after. Instead this is confidence that God will give a reason for hope in the midst of whatever life ultimately brings their way. Now, with this attitude let us all face change.

Pastor Steve

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

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Senior Bible Study Monday, April 1st / 10:00 am

@ Meadowstone

Meets the 1st Monday of each month

Easter Egg Hunt Easter Sunday, April 21st

10:00 am FRC lawn or indoors with inclement weather

The public is invited!

And, as a special treat, we will have donut holes for everyone before the egg hunt begins

Good Friday Service Good Friday, April 19th

7:00 pm FRC Sanctuary

“Darkness came over the whole land...and Jesus breathed his last”

Join us in this tenebrae service as we remember the final hours as Jesus was

crucified on the cross

7:00 pm Worship

Easter Sunday Worship Sunday, April 21st

8:30 and 10:30 am

(Same worship service at two different times)

Nursery for ages infant - 3 years old

NO Sprouts or Children & Worship

on Easter Sunday

Palm Sunday

April 14th

Sunday School Kids Sing

at the beginning of both services

(Kids meet in the fellowship hall at 8:20 & 10:20 am)

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April Birthdays and Anniversaries

1 Abby Guthmiller Hayden VanGinkel

2 Morgan DeBulten

3 LaVay Tobin

4 Linda Veenhof

6 Ruth VanHolland

Larry Meyerink

7 Faith Kriens

Dan Kriens

Levi Dykstra

8 Avalee Eberline Ashleigh Boerema Anna Boerema

9 Scott Wick Katie Mans

10 Linda Olsen

12 Brooke Bleeker

MaKennah Burns

13 Lori Ontjes Noah Jenkins

14 Cade Whiting Cabot VanNieuwenhuyzen

15 Carla Korthals

16 Lauryn DeWitt

17 Molly Peterson Jim Van Hulzen

19 Brenda Vander Lugt

20 Liam Blewett

Brendan Whiting

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

Anniversaries

4 Dennis & Linda Olsen

10 Earl & Jackie Brown

19 Len & Sandy Vanden Hoek

22 John & Leslie Anderson

23 Ryan & Abby Larsen

22 Rachelle Headley

John Anderson Anita Preheim

23 Vicki Klatt

24 Darrel Kooi

Lauren Green

25 Emily Huls

Jodi DeWitt Claire DeWitt Ledger Drummond

26 Samuel Rall Hannah Becker

27 Melissa Jenkins Benjamin Green

29 Alvina Borchers

Chrystal Poppen

Ruth Schoon

Alissa Hutchinson

Gordon Bolton Grayson Punt

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Dinner is free will donation [$5 suggested donation]

4:30 to 6:15 pm

Dinner is a taco bar with food from Rudy M. Navaratte’s Tex – Mex Restaurant

Silent Auction: 4:30 to 6:15 pm

Dessert Auction: 6:15 - 6:30 pm

Live Auction BEGINS after Dessert Auction

Location: Multipurpose Room (Use East Entrance)

Proceeds of this fundraiser go towards the cost of this year’s mission trips, retreats, summer

camp at Inspiration Hills. The HS students are going on mission trips to Mexico & Tennessee

and our MS students are going to Power Connection in St. Paul, MN

Over 150 Items

See FRC’s website (www.firstreformedsfsd.com) under the “Events” page

or FRC’s face book event for a list and preview of the items

Still taking donations for the silent & live auction

Please drop off all donations to Tanner’s office by Wednesday, April 3rd

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Last The Table Meal until fall

Wed., April 3rd: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, garlic bread

(served by Choir)

Serving 5:30 - 6:15 pm

in the church fellowship hall

A huge thank you to every-one who has helped serve and provide food for The Table this past year! Provid-ing a meal each Wednesday evening wouldn’t be possi-ble without all of you.

We also want to thank the families who came out, ate, and enjoyed the meal at The Table each Wednesday evening. We will see you all next fall.

Ages K - 5th grade

Wednesday, April 10th

Special Night at SkyZone

On April 10th, we will be celebrating another successful year of Adventure Kids at SkyZone.

Arrive at Skyzone from 6:00 - 6:15 pm Jumping will start at 6:30 pm for 1 hour Cost: $10 to jump, $3 for jump socks Waivers available at skyzone.com/siouxfalls

Please sign up by Wed., April 3rd, so we can have a count for the reservations. Sign up by contacting Courtney at (605) 360-8105 or email: courtneydrenth@gmail.com. You can also let Courtney know on Wed., April 3rd.

Parents, friends, & siblings are welcome to join.

Children’s Sunday School

Sunday School is held Sunday morning

from 9:30 - 10:15 am

for ages Preschool (age 4) - 5th grade

meets in the lower level of the Education wing

Here is what the kids will be studying in April

God values people, so we value people

God is praiseworthy, so we celebrate Him

The final day of Sunday School for kids this Spring will

be Sunday, April 14, 2019

Sunday Worship for Children

Sprouts in Worship

Ages 2 - Pre K Held during the 10:30 am

worship service

Children & Worship Ages K - 5th grade

Held during both worship services Children are dismissed during worship

Sprouts and Children & Worship’s final Sunday will be on May 5th

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2019 Summer Camp

Kids: It is time to register for summer camp!

Inspiration Hills has many summer camp options for kids 1st - 12th grade. For more information, pick up a brochure in the fellowship hall or visit: www.inspirationhills.org. And, for camp:

FRC will pay $180 of Inspiration Hills camp regis-tration for all members or regular attenders. This $180 includes day camp.

Parents seeking this gift for their camper need to turn in a hard copy registration to the church office by April 10th. The church office will send in the registration form and payment to Inspiration Hills . We do not recommend this option-but if you register online and seek to be reimbursed the $180 you have to hand in your receipt to the church office by April 11th.

Contact Tanner or Lisa with any questions.

Graduation Sunday, Sunday, May 5th

Attention Graduates

We would like to recognize all of our high school and college/tech

school graduates on Sunday, May 5th

High School Graduates: Information on what is needed will be sent to you in the next couple of weeks. Contact Tanner with any questions.

College/Tech School Graduates: Please let the church office know if you have or will be a new college/tech school graduate this year, the college/tech school and degree you will be graduating from and with, and your future plans. Please have information in to the church office (office@firstreformedsfsd.com) by May 1st.

VBS 2019 June 9th - 13th

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Meal @ 5:30 pm

Ages 4 years old to 5th grade

Registration coming soon

Volunteers Needed Sign up at the table in the fellowship hall or online under the “Ministries” , “Children”, and “VBS” tabs

to help as a:

1. Station leader (teacher)

2. Station helper

3. Group shepherd (lead kids to each station)

4. Group helper

5. Decorating, VBS set up, or VBS tear down

6. Registration table

7. Other (photography, actor, nursery helper)

Not sure what is involved with each of these volunteer opportunities? See the volunteer description sheet located at the same places as the sign ups (see above)

Don’t hesitate and volunteer today!

Help us attain the goal of filling all volunteer spots

by the end of the month

Contact Jen Peterson (838-7492) or Pastor Steve

with any questions

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Prayer Groups

Everyone is invited to join these prayer groups which meet in FRC’s Prayer Room

Every Wednesday: 6:30 am Early Morning Prayer Group

Every other Wednesday: 5:30 pm April 10th & April 24th Men’s Prayer Group

Contact Lyle Kroon to learn more about

a prayer group

Women’s

Monthly

Bible Study

Groups

All women are invited to join one of two monthly small group women Bible Studies

Esther Circle Bible Study

Since the next scheduled date for the Esther Cir-cle is Maundy Thursday, they have decided to meet the 4th Thursday in April on April 25th. In April, they will be studying Session 4, “Why? The Question of Replay”, pages 75-98 in the study book. Contact person is Jean Volkers (jevolkers@hotmail.com or 605-929-4786).

Faith Circle Bible Study Meets the 4th Thursday of the month

The Faith Circle will meet in April at 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 25th at Gravel Road Blend (Schoeneman’s strip mall) in Harrisburg. They are studying “Embracing God’s Grace” This study focuses on Colossians and Philemon. Contact people for the Faith Circle are Donna Larsen or Chrystal Poppen.

FRC in Transition

Pastor Steve & Janet announced a few weeks ago about their intentions to move to Wisconsin. (no specifics in regards to date at this present time). Pastor Steve’s article in FRC March Newsletter explains this more.

For anyone who has questions or concerns about this announcement and upcoming decisions during this transition, please contact Dave VanNieuwenhuyzen in person or by e-mail: DaveVnconsistory@gmail.com. Dave is FRC’s Vice President and will be glad to discuss with you your questions or concerns .

Soup & Pie Supper

Thank you to every-one who was in-

volved with this year’s Soup & Pie Supper. Ap-proximately 75 people either made soup, barbe-ques, pies, desserts, or volunteered for this event! That is a lot of people and shows how FRC’s family comes together for this annual event. This was the first year that Soup & Pie Supper was held in March. And even though we had to postpone it because of the inclement weather, the attendance was great as usual.

Proceeds from the Soup & Pie Supper came to $1,678. Decisions are still being made on the best way to use these funds.

Thank you again FRC family!

Easter Prayer

The veil of darkness Transformed the brightest light The most dreadful end Became the most beautiful beginning The depths of despair Fade to reveal hope everlasting The curse of death Defeated by eternal life Thank you Lord, for the wonder of Easter

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Monthly Special Offering

$841.00 was donated by the Congregation for the Feb-ruary special offering to Livingstone and Cornerstone Prison Ministries. Our sincere thanks to all who donated.

2019 Special Offering Schedule

April - Youth for Christ (D Kimpson) May - City Church June - Union Gospel Mission July - Center of Hope August - Hope Haven September - Steve & Brittany M October - Diana Langerock November - Open December - West Haven/Robins Nest Orphanages

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

Looking for Volunteers to 1. Help hide eggs on the day of the hunt begin-

ning at 9:00 am 2. Help during the hunt to make sure all the kids

and families are safe Sign up to help at the Welcome table in the front

foyer or online on FRC’s website under the “Connect” and ““Serve” tabs.

Notes From FRC Deacons

Weekly Averages through February 28, 2019

General & Capital Improvements Fund 2019 Budget: $12,063.32 Receipts: $10,580.16 Expenses: $10,938.77

Building Debt Reduction 2019 Budget: $ 799.62 Receipts: $ 762.25

Can You Donate Some Candy for This

Year’s Easter Egg Hunt ?

A donation tub has been placed in the fellowship

hall for all candy donations. Thank you!

Looking for Brass Players

Can you play a brass instrument?

We are looking for people who would to be a part of a brass ensemble this Easter Sunday.

If you would like to play your brass instrument in this ensemble, contact Pastor Ken asap so that he can get the music and practice times to you.

Electronic Contributions (ACH)

Did you know that you can give your contributions to FRC electronically weekly, once a month, or twice a month through FRC’s ACH plan?

Did you know that you can choose when to start and stop these contributions?

Did you know that these contributions are safe and secure and FRC will issue you a yearly giving statement for these type of contributions?

Did you know that you can sign up for ACH giving on FRC’s website under the “FRC Member” and “Electronic Contributions” tabs?

Did you know that any deacon or the church office can answer any questions about ACH giving?

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Dates FRC will be worshipping at

Livingstone Prison Sunday’s

June 9, Aug. 4, Sept. 29

We will need to be at the prison by 6:00 pm

If you are interested in joining us when we worship at Livingstone Prison, contact Jim or Nancy Westra

Also… Livingstone Prison Church is looking for

canning jars (pint & quart size)

If you have some jars that you can donate, place them in the fellowship hall or talk to Nancy Westra

Furniture Mission Ladies Night Out

Friday, April 5th / 6-9 pm Hilton Garden Inn Downtown / Sioux Falls

Dinner, dessert, & refreshments Introduction to the Furniture Mission

Silent auction items Tickets: $45 each or $400 for a table of ten

Purchase tickets by emailing: admin@furnituremission.org

Thank You

Thank you all our Christian friends for the cards, calls, prayers, blessings, and thinking of us on our 70th Anniversary. God is so good - full of mercy and grace. We have been really blessed.

Norman & Tina Buysman

We thank all those who prayed for us, who sent cards and texts, and personally encouraged us while I went through the lung cancer process. Thankfully a much less invasive procedure was done to get the cancer rather than the lobecto-my which we were told earlier was necessary. We thank God for the peace and love which he generously gave to us through the whole pro-cess. Wilmer & Marilyn Rensink

Glory House is extremely grateful for your part-nership in the Gospel, expressed through your generous donations under the “Glory Tree” for our clients children and Christmas Eve offering. On behalf of our clients and their families, thank you! Glory House

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CASA RUMMAGE SALE

When you are clean-ing house this spring and find things that you no longer want or need, set them aside for a rummage sale to benefit CASAs (Homes of Hope).

The Brenneman’s plan to have a rummage sale again this year. They will take gently used items except clothing. All proceeds will go to CASAs.

Last year $1,200 was raised. Let’s see if we can beat that amount.

A date will be determined later, and the Brenneman’s will gather items about a week before the sale.

If you have any questions, contact Wendell or Deb Brenneman.

Young Adult’s Colorful Game Night

Friday, April 12th / 6:30 pm

Wear your FAVORITE COLOR and come play some games at the Edbloms

RSVP on FRC’s Young Adult Facebook group page

NOAH Century East @

Dawley Farm

April 9th 6:30 pm

Seen by more than 5 million people live on stage, Sight & Sound’s landmark production sets sail into movie theaters for 3 days this April.

Filmed in front of a live audience NOAH takes you on history’s best-known voyage as you board the enormous ark-along with two of every kind of ani-mal!

If you are interested in going to NOAH in the thea-ter with a group from FRC on the evening of April 9th, please email Lisa in the church office (office@firstreformedsfsd.com) or contact Vicki Berg (605-553-5456) by April 5th.

For more information about NOAH, go to: noahevent.com.

Fight Right

Again?

We have heard that there are couples who missed Fight Right and want to see it. Or that there are couples who heard how people en-joyed Fight Right and are interested in seeing it. Therefore, we are trying to determine if there is enough interest to show Fight Right again in the next couple of months.

Fight Right could be shown on either 2 Wednes-day evenings, 3 Sunday mornings, or 2 evenings-whichever works with the interested group.

If would like to see Fight Right, talk to or e-mail Lisa in the church office by April 9th at: office@firstreformedsfsd.com. We will also be putting a sign up for this on FRC’s website under the “Ministries” , “Adult” and “Adult Studies” tabs.

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FRC Youth Ministry

6th - 12th grade youth

Hy-Vee Card Sales (Following the 8:30 service in the fellowship hall)

April 7: Nordman April 14: Randall April 21: No Sales April 28: Rhode

“Igniting a fellowship of youth to grow and

share the love of Christ.”

Retreats and Mission Trips

Summer 2018

HS Tennessee Mission Trip / June 21 - 30, 2019

MS Power Connection / July 26-28, 2019

HS Mexico Mission Trip / July 13 - 20, 2019

Youth Auction Saturday, April 6th

Reminder: **Each youth family with one child is asked to donate

one silent auction item **Each youth family with 2 or more students is asked

to donate a live auction item **Each student is required to serve

at the auction **Parents are encouraged to sign up to help at the auc-

tion-see the link Tanner sent in his youth e-mail to sign up to help

**All auction items are due no later than Wednesday, April 3rd

Promote:

Promote the auction to your friends & family Invite everyone

Youth Group April Schedule April 3: 6:30 pm - MS & HS Meal & then set up for Auction April 10, 17, 24: Youth Group at regular times MS: 6:30, Meal: 7:30, HS: 8:00

Youth Sunday School in April

April 7th - NO Sunday School

April 14th - FINAL Sunday School for this school year

Inspiration Hills Camp *Camp options for ages up to 12th grade

*Visit www.inspirationhills.org to see options

*FRC will pay $180 of Inspiration Hills Camp reg-istration for all members or regular attenders

*Parents seeking this gift for their camper need to turn in a hard copy of registration or

receipt from the online registration by April 10th

*Students may also use their youth account to help pay for camp

*Contact Tanner with any questions you may

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The Treasurer’s Report is not available online for the general public. FRC members can see a copy of the report in the My FRC section of this website.

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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: office@firstreformedsfsd.com

The Consistory

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 sched-ule. All links can be found on FRC’s website.

Elders

2019 Darcy VanGorp Galen Versteeg

2020 Cal Hoekstra Dave VanNieuwenhuyzen Vice President

2021 Tim Klein Jeff Spaans

Deacons

2019 Bill Blewett Jay Headley Treasurer

2020 Luke Boe Mark DeWitt

2021 Kevin Huls Travis VanGinkel

How to Contact your Church Staff:

Pastor Steve Anthes - Pastor of Education & Spiritual Growth - 351-2685; email: steve@firstreformedsfsd.com

Pastor Ken Eberline - Pastor of Administration & Worship - 261-3150; email: ken@firstreformedsfsd.com

Tanner Mans - Director of Youth Ministries - 370-2743; Email: TannerM@firstreformedsfsd.com

Lyle Kroon - Traditional Service Worship Coordinator-335-1624; email: clam@firstreformedsfsd.com

Devon Comp - Contemporary Worship Coordinator - 553-3230; email: devoncomp@yahoo.com

Janet Anthes - Connect & Volunteer Coordinator - 254-5646; email: janet@firstreformedsfsd.com

Lisa Drenth - Office Manager-338-1553; email: office@firstreformedsfsd.com

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