“Jesus is the atoning sacrifice for our sin, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the

whole world.” 1 John 2:2

April 15, 2018 9:30 AM

First Reformed Church, Sully Iowa Pastor Wayne Sneller

“Peace be with you. As the Father has

sent me, so I am sending

you.” John 20:21

“Restoring a Broken Heart” John 20:19-22

Pastor Wayne Sneller 9:30 a.m. April 15, 2018 The Bible never tries to explain suffering. But it does teach us how to handle it. How can I find pur-pose after loss? We find the answer in the steps Jesus took in revealing himself to his disciples after his resurrection from the dead.

1. _____________ that God is with me. * When we are hurting we ____________ where God is. “…the disciples were meeting behind

locked doors because they were afraid.” John 20:19 * Three things to remember when we are in pain:

A. God is ___________. “You (God) keep a close watch on all my paths.” Job 13:27 B. God __________. “The Lord is a good refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who

trust in Him.” Nahum 1:7 C. God seeks to ___________ you. “Let us approach God with confidence, so we may re-

ceive mercy and grace to help us in our time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 2. ______________ the hurt.

* How? I must stop focusing on what’s _______ and start focusing on what’s ___________. “See, I am doing a new thing, says the Lord.” Isaiah 43:18

*____________ God is with me! “As he spoke, he showed them the wounds in his hands and his side! They were filled with joy when they saw the Lord.” John 20:20

3. _____________ on God’s resources.

*Receive God’s __________! This is His Word! “Again,” (Jesus) said, “Peace be with you!” *Rejoice in God’s _______________.

- We were not made to be _______________ from each other! The church is family. Why? To encourage you! “We have seen the Lord!” John 20:24

*Receive the _________________! “Then Jesus breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” John 20:22 - The Holy Spirit is called the _________________! - The Holy Spirit comes into your life to comfort you and to help you ____________ what

God wants you to be! Be ________________ that God knows your sense of loss, your hurt and your pain! He came to give hope, comfort and care to _______________ who we are as children of a Risen Lord!

First Reformed Church Morning Worship * 9:30 a.m. * April 15, 2018

Pastor Wayne Sneller

Prelude ………… “Holy Spirit You are Welcome Here” ………..Praise Team Welcome THE APPROACH TO GOD *Call to Worship *Hymns of Praise ………………………………………………..”You Are God Alone” ………………………………………………………... “At the Cross” *Worship Prayer Children’s message -(all kids thru 5th grade invited)…….Julie Van Manen 3 yr. olds thru 1st grade dismissed for Children in Worship Activities- Legacy

Addition basement! Pick up children after worship in basement by the elevator in the Gathering Place

Announcements Congregational/Offertory Prayer Offertory ………………………………………………………………. “The Solid Rock” THE WORD OF GOD Scripture ………………………………………………………….John 20:19-22(pg.881) Message …….“Restoring a Broken Heart” ………Pastor Wayne Sneller THE RESPONSE TO GOD *Closing Hymn ………………………………“You Are My King (Amazing Love)” *Benediction *Response ……………………………………………………………….. “Beautiful One” POSTLUDE ………………………………………………………………………Praise Team *Indicates standing if able *CCLI License # 790003 *There will be a time of coffee and fellowship after the service this morning in the Gathering Place fellowship hall. *We Livestream all our services at www.sullyfrc.org to watch online.

Evening Worship at 6:00 pm with Pastor Tom VandeBerg—Gathering Place Scripture: Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Message: “Be Happy: Blessed are the Merciful”

CONSISTORY Rev. Wayne Sneller, President

ELDERS DEACONS Ervin Arkema (18) Nick Harthoorn (18) Bob Scandridge (18) Jeremy Rozendaal (18) Melvin Van Genderen (18) Rusty Van Wyk (18) Kurt Harthoorn (19) Dan Dykema (19) Chuck Johnson (19) Kendall Jansen (19) Jeff Van Wyk (19) Rod Rozendaal (19) Gerald Droppert (20) Andy Dunsbergen (20) Dennis Dunsbergen (20) Duane Van Rees (20) Mark Scholten (20) Cole Vos (20)

OFFICERS OF CONSISTORY Vice President – Ervin Arkema (18)

Clerk – Kurt Harthoorn (19) Deacon Chairman – Rusty Van Wyk (18) Deacon Secretary – Nick Harthoorn (18)

General/Maintenance Fund Treasurer – Kendall Jansen (19) Ass’t General Fund Treasurer – Duane Van Rees (20)

Mission Fund Treasurer – Jeremy Rozendaal (18) Ass’t Mission Fund Treasurer– Dan Dykema (19)

Youth & Education Director Jeff Knouse

Children’s Ministry Director Julie Van Manen

COMMITTEE CHAIR PERSONS AND CONTACT PERSONS Church Office – 641-594-2935 or email: frcsully@netins.net

Secretaries – Deb Van Kooten & Deb Van Wyk Bookkeeper – Sharla Van Wyk Custodian – Rod Zuidema STARS Coordinator – Julie Van Manen

Newsletter Editor – church office frcsully@netins.net

Christian Education – Gerald Droppert Buildings & Grounds – Rod Rozendaal Calendar Activities – Church office Website Updates – Church office Worship Committee – Pastor Wayne Sneller Welcome Committee – Chuck Johnson Secretary/Custodial – Ervin Arkema Request Shut-in Communion – Rod Zuidema Greeters/Ushers – Bob Scandridge Music Committee – Dennis Dunsbergen Pulpit Supply – Ervin Arkema Service Committee – Deb Johnson Sound System – Donavon De Penning Legacy Kitchen – Shirley Dunsbergen Van Committee – Kendall Jansen “The Well” Kitchen – Barb Jansen Women with Purpose – Elaine Scholten The Well Kitchen Rental Chairman – Lynn Dunsbergen Church Nursery – Hollie Nunnikhoven Fellowship – Kurt Harthoorn Food Committee – Bruce & Lynn Dunsbergen Power Point Projection – Teryl Ver Ploeg 1st & 3rd Sunday Custodian– Donavon De Penning Audio/Visual – Josh Rozendaal Coffee Time Committee- Beryl & Velda Dunsbergen Hospital Equipment–Ralph Van Wyk Kidz Movie Nite –Lynn Dunsbergen Route 45—Justine Wyma

Church Family Those attending the Middle School Camp in Dayton, IA Jeff Knouse, Brenda Newell, Alyssa Bassett, Ellie Dunsbergen, Elana Newell, Dylan

Liekweg, Kinsley Tice, Makayla Tice and Kynlee James.

*Children’s activity bags are available in the south coat rooms and hanging on the coat racks in the wing.

Vacation Bible School registration will begin after the worship services, April 29 at both Sully First Reformed Church and Sully Christian Reformed Church. If you can't make it in person please email sullyvbs@gmail.com. This year our theme is “Game On” and will take place July 9—12. PLEASE Save the Casey’s pizza free coupons on the large pizza box for VBS – These will be used

for a pizza supper during Bible school. Place in Ali Schnell’s mailbox!

*Making plans for summer? Don't forget about CAMP! Lake View Camp has camps for all ages - day camps, overnight camps, service camps, and grandparent/grandchild camps. Discover "The Missing Piece" this sum-

mer! Our church will pay ½ the registration cost of one event for all those who attend FRC regu-

larly. There is also a “Friends Discount” as well as a “Multiple Camp Discount” Registration and more information available at www.lakeviewconference.com.

LAKEVIEW CAMP FUN RUN Come "Blaze the Trails" with Lake View Camp on Saturday, June 2nd and help raise funds to send kids to camp this summer! The morning will include a 5K Run/Walk; 5K Adventure Run with challeng-es, obstacles, and MUD; and a free mini-adventure run for kids. Fun for the whole family! Registration and more information available

at www.lakeviewconference.com.

On Wednesday 4/18 (5:45am-6:45am), the Promise Keepers will be visited by missionary Mark Stransky, Coordinator for Housing Rehab from Project Crossroads in Marion, Virginia. Mark is a US missionary for the United Methodist Church. Project Crossroads' mission is to serve the needs of God's children through home repair, new home construction, firewood delivery, and emergency assistance. Because breakfast will be served, an RSVP would be appreciated if you would like to attend. Contact Chuck Johnson with questions (641) 594-2702.

*COLLEGE GRADUATES: If you are graduating or have recently finished school, please let us know from where and when you are graduating and your ma-jor of study. This information may be left on the desk in the church office or you may call the church office at 594-2935 or email at frcsully@netins.net.

Wednesday, April 25, 5—8 pm—Graduating Senior’s—supper in the Well.

Tuesday, May 8, 5—8 pm—LS Music & Drama Banquet in the Gathering Place

Sunday, May 13, 9:30 am—Graduating Senior Sunday—during morning worship

Monday, May 14, 6:15 pm—Lynnville Sully Baccalaureate

Saturday, May 19, 7:00 pm—Lynnville Sully Graduation

Sunday, May 20, 9:30 am—Teacher Appreciation Sunday during morning wor-

ship—Last day of Sunday school.

This past Sunday evening we had our Prayer for Crops and Industry Service. Thank you to those who participated in the interviews as well as those who helped with coffee time after. Around 100 people came out to enjoy an evening filled with conversation, fellowship and prayer.

GIVING AT CHURCH www.sullyfrc.org has a completely new look to it! You can Securely Give Online now Your information is held securely by an SSL encrypted connection. This information will remain private and will never be given away to third parties, other than to pro-

cess your scheduled contributions. Online Giving (New)!

By clicking the link you see on the home screen page, you will be able to easily give online by using a credit/debit card, or a check. You can use this for one-time gifts or can enroll in automatic withdrawals.

You can also give:

Give in the offering plate on Sunday mornings.

ACH Contributions - ACH Contributions are a convenient way to give directly from your checking account. Contributions are taken out the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month. Stop into the church office to pick up a form.

DATE SIDE AISLE CENTER AISLE WING

April 15 Jeremy Vander Molen Mitchell Bryan

Nathan Young Doug Maasdam

Jacob Van Manen Tyler Jansen

April 22 Jeff Vander Molen Shawn Huyser

Ken Van Soelen Jason Van Zante

Don Nunnikhoven Kevin Terlouw

April 15 April 22

Elaine Scholten Trisha Vander Molen Cheyanne Collins Shaleah Van Wyk

INFANT & TODDLER

NURSERY

Dorothy Van Genderen Annette Zimmerman Megan Van Zante Carson Dunsbergen

Parents: Jeremy & Becky Rozendaal Storyteller: Marlis Van Zante Leader: Stephanie Dykema

CHILDREN IN WORSHIP

Parents: Nick & Amy Harthoorn Storyteller: Barb Jansen Leader: Stephanie Dykema

Daniel Keen LIVE STREAM Daniel Keen

Dana Rozendaal PROJECTION Melinda Hardin

Nick De Penning WELCOME CENTER Sandy De Jong

Eric & Faye Brand

Greeter Legacy North Wayne & Reda Daniels

Travis & Karissa Chapman Greeter Legacy South Justin & Jayme Deal

Mason & Cayla Wichhart Greeter South Main Carl & Joyce De Goey

Duane & Joni Collins Greeter Wing Ryk & Jan De Goey

* Please contact Hollie Nunnikhoven at sullyfrcnursery@gmail.com if you would be willing to help out with this ministry! Nursery alert pagers are available in the nursery at check-in!

*Guests please stop by the Welcome table to find out more about First Reformed Church! *The AED Defibrillator is located in the church office on the 2nd shelf on east wall.

Weekly Calendar at Sully 1st Reformed for the week of April 15—22, 2018

Sunday April 15, 2018

9:30 am Morning Worship—Pastor Wayne Sneller 10:45 am Sunday School for ALL ages! 12:30 pm Shower in the Gathering Place 5:30 pm Young Couples Bible Study 6:00 pm Evening Worship—Pastor Tom VandeBerg 6:00 pm Faithwalkers Youth Group

Monday April 16, 2018

Tuesday April 17, 2018

Wednesday April 18, 2018

5:45 am Promise Keepers 6:45pm Elder’s Meeting. Anyone wishing to confess Jesus Christ as his or her Lord and Savior is invited to come to this meeting. Those desiring baptism or would like to transfer their membership to FRC, please contact Pastor Wayne before the meeting. 6:45 pm Deacon’s Meeting 7:30 pm Consistory Meeting. Refreshments: Rod R & Dan D

Thursday April 19, 2018

Friday April 20, 2018

7:30 am Prayer Breakfast (9th – 12th grade)

Saturday April 21, 2018

Sunday

April 22, 2018

4:30—6 am— LS After Prom breakfast All those attending the Lynnville Sully Prom are invited to breakfast beginning right after Prom activities (between 4:30 am – 6 am) in the Gathering Place. Pancakes and juice/coffee will be served 9:30 am Morning Worship—Pastor Wayne Sneller 10:45 am Sunday School for ALL ages! 4:00 pm IMPACT Youth Group 6:00 pm Evening Worship—Pastor Tom VandeBerg

Sunday School Class rooms and teachers 2017/18

Beginner Department – Lynn Dunsbergen & Cayla Wichhart Opening exercises east side of basement 3 year olds – Room #9 (Little Lambs)

Amy Harthoorn & Suzanne Rozendaal Marlene Rozendaal & Lisa Dunsbergen

4 year olds – Room #7 (Zacchaeus’ Treehouse) Annette Zimmerman & Kara Warrick Ryan & Carrie Mortvedt & Elaine Droppert

Pre – Kindergarten –Children in worship area – Room #10 (Builders) Ryanne Jansen, Cayla Wichhart & Steph Young

Primary Department –Julie Van Manen - (Opening Exercises Temple room #6- West

side) 1st Grade – Room # 4 (Lion’s Den)

Monica Nikkel & Dawn Schechinger 2nd Grade – Room #3 (Commandment Center)

Joni Collins & Julie Van Wyk 3rd & 4th Grade- Room #1 (Creation Station)

Verlan Brand & Julie Van Manen

Middle School – Andrew Scholten (upstairs above wing) 5th & 6th Grade – The Lighthouse

Nick De Penning, Mel Vos & Tim Vanden Hoek 7th & 8th Grade – The Lighthouse

Bob Scandridge & Bruce Dunsbergen

High School 9th & 10th Grade – The Well (west side of basement)

Kurt Harthoorn 11th & 12th Grade – The Well (east side of basement)

Ryan Mortvedt (substitute: Craig Maasdam) Adult Sunday school – Sunday School Guide – old office

Gary Van Genderen, Ryk De Goey, Mary Ann Van Maaren, Tammy Sneller & Gerald Droppert Adult Sunday school –meet in the Legacy Center

Gary Van Genderen, Ervin Arkema, Chad Fikse & Jennifer Kramer Impact (Jr. High youth: 6th – 8th grade) – Jeff Knouse – meet in The Well at 4:00 pm every week

Alan & Brenda Newell and Denny & Donna Liekweg Faithwalkers (9th – 12th grade) – Jeff Knouse – meets in The Well at 6:00 pm every week

John & Jennifer Kramer, Brent & Sandy De Jong and Cale Van Wyk

Wednesday Family Night 6th – 8th Grade (Children in Worship area) – 6:15 – 7 pm – Nick De Penning 9th – 12th Grade (The Well) – 6:45 – 8 pm – Gerald Droppert, Dennis Dunsbergen & Pastor Wayne