"How to Survive Any Storm" Mark 4:35-41

Pastor Duane Laman 9:30 am November 25, 2018

There are some very instructive principles in Mark 4:36-41 that, if applied in the power

of the Holy Spirit, will enable you to survive whatever storms you encounter in the rest

of your life. What can we learn to survive the storms?

I. BE __________ABOUT STORMS

Two key things to know --storms come unexpectedly & furiously.

2. BE __________FOR STORMS.

(1) We need to know that Jesus cares.

(2) We need to know that Jesus isn't surprised.

(3) We need to know that Jesus will act

(4) We need to know that Jesus is with us.

(5) We need to know that Jesus is purposeful.

(6) We need to know that Jesus is sovereign.

(7) We need to know our greatest need--our unbelief.

3. BE ___________BY THE STORM

(1) Storms never leave us where they find us.

(2) Don't break down but break through to a new dimension of your

spiritual life.

4. KNOW THAT MOST OF YOUR LIFE WILL BE _________.

(1) Know and believe Jeremiah 29:11 that God has good plans for you.

(2) Consider how the good outweighs the bad.

Summary: Be ready for any storms and then also plan to enjoy all the good that

your loving God always has in store for you.

November 25, 2018 9:30 AM

First Reformed Church, Sully Iowa Pastor Duane Laman

“Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?”

Mark 4:40

First Reformed Church Morning Worship * 9:30 a.m. * November 25, 2018

Pastor Duane Laman

Prelude ……………………………………………………………………………………………….Rita Vos

Welcome

THE APPROACH TO GOD

*Call to Worship

*Hymns of Praise #113………………………………………..“I Just Came to Praise the Lord”

#562…………………………………………………“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”

*Worship Prayer

Ministry in Music ……………………….. “It is Well” …………………………… Men’s Chorus

Children’s Message …………………………………………………………………. 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 #43…………………………………………………………….“Great is Thy Faithfulness”

THE WORD OF GOD

Scripture …………………………………………………………………Mark 4:35-41(NIV) (pg.813)

Message ………… “How to Survive Any Storm!” ………………Pastor Duane Laman

THE RESPONSE TO GOD

*Closing Hymn #58……………………………………………………..“This is My Father’s World”

*Benediction

*Response #98 vs. 1……………………………………..“Jesus, We Just Want to Thank You”

POSTLUDE …………………………………………………………………………………………….Rita Vos *Indicates standing if able *CCLI License # 790003 *There will be a time of coffee and fellowship after the service this morning in the Gather-ing Place fellowship hall. *We Livestream all our services at www.sullyfrc.org to watch online.

THANKSGIVING OFFERING: This year our Thanksgiving offering is designated to our Mission Fund. This was collected at our Thanksgiving Eve Service on Wednes-day, November 21 as well as today!

FAMILY NIGHT IS IN NEED OF HELP

Donations needed: Please drop off in the Legacy Kitchen Hamburger Peanut butter Tomato Juice Large Cans of Chicken Butter Cream of chicken soup (lg. can) Walmart or Fareway gift cards

IMPACT Youth (6th—8th grade) November 25, 6:00 pm—Anchor Worship Service December 2, 6 pm— Family Night

Faithwalkers (9th—12th grade) November 25, 6:00 pm—Anchor Worship Service December 2, 6 pm—Family Night

IMPACT BAKE SALE: will take place dur-ing the Faithwalkers soup dinner on Satur-day, December 8 from 11-1. Each family is asked to donate 3-4 plates of goodies for the sale. Please deliver items to the church office during office hours during the week, or Saturday, December 8 by 10:30. Label items for Impact. FAITHWALKER SOUP DINNER: The soup dinner will be Saturday, December 8 from 11 – 1.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SMALL GROUPS

Wednesday evenings We begin serving at 5:30 during the school year. Meals for the month of November: Chicken & biscuits, green beans and cupcakes.

6:15 pm Junior High Small Group (6th—8th grade) meet in the Children In Worship area. 6:45 pm High School Small Group (9th—12th grade) meet in the Lighthouse.

Saturday, December 8, 11—1 pm—Faithwalker Soup Dinner in the Gathering Place Saturday, December 8—ATTENTION: Sunday School Christmas Program Practice - Beginner(3yrs. - Kdg.) and Primary(1st-4th grade) will have practice. The Beginner children will begin at 9:00 a.m. and the Primary children will begin at 9:30. They will be singing a couple of songs together. The Beginner children will be finished at 10:30 and the Primary children will end practice at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, December 9, 9:30 am – Ordination & Installation of elders and deacons Sunday, December 9, 6:00 pm—Sunday School Christmas Program Sunday, December 16, 6:00 pm—Candlelight Service in the Sanctuary Monday, December 17, 6:30 pm – Inspirations Preschool Christmas program Sunday December 23 & 30 – NO Sunday school classes and NO Evening Worship ser-vices. Tuesday, December 25, 10 am – Christmas Day Service Sewing Days are scheduled for January 8 & 22, February 5 & 19 and March 5 begin-ning at 9:00 a.m. .

The entire Sunday School department has a goal to raise $500 for a special Christmas offering to buy some farm animals for children through World Vision. The offering for this project will conclude Sunday, December 16.

EAST JASPER CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY: As you begin to make plans for all the wonderful celebrations you have during Thanksgiving and Christmas, the East Jasper Chris-tian Food Pantry would ask you to think of families that won’t have the same vision of a festive dinner with all the trimmings. Perhaps your family would like to donate a Thanksgiving or Christmas meal to a family in need. The cost of that meal is around $25.00 and would in-clude the following items: Turkey or Ham, Biscuits, dressing, margarine, 2 gravy, cake mix, boxed potatoes, frosting, fruit juice, crackers, canned corn, beans & fruit, cheese, noodles, eggs and jello. If you are interested in expressing your Christian love by donating $25 to East Jasper Christian Food Pantry to provide a Thanksgiving or Christmas meal to a family in need, please contact Julie Dunsbergen at 641-521-1175.

SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE: The tree with the Angel tree tags will be located near the nurseries and elevator. The tags will have a child’s age, gender and a gift suggestion. The ages are 1 – 14. Gifts are NOT to be wrapped, put in a plastic bag and attach the tag to the bag. Due date is Wednesday, December 12 and will be delivered to Newton on this date. Last year we delivered over 40 gifts! Any questions please contact Deb Johnson at 594-2702 or Velda Dunsbergen at 594-2716

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED CARE TEAMS: If you have the following gifts - shepherding, mercy, hospitality, wisdom, counseling, intercession please think and pray about becoming a part of this ministry. Please contact Pastor Wayne at wsneller@netins.net or the church office at frcsully@netins.net if you would like to know more about this ministry!

WANTED - Any former elder that has served who would like to be placed on a shut in com-munion serving team is invited to consider being on an extended communion shut in team. If you would like to use your gift as a greater consistory elder and have a passion for this minis-try opportunity, contact Pastor Wayne.

VALET PARKING - This service will be available at the south car port door only. It will be available for the morning service only beginning December 2, 2018. You may drive your vehi-cle to the car port where a valet attendant (church volunteer) will park your vehicle. If you would like to help out with this ministry, please contact the church office 594-2935 ext 1 or frcsully@netins.net.

VAN DRIVER NEEDED—If you would be able to help out with driving one Sunday morning a month to and from Pella to pick up individuals from the retirement homes, please contact Kendall Jansen at 641-990-3012 or kendall@netins.net.

BABY BLESSING BASKET: A baby blessing basket is set out in the Gathering Place for our newest little one, Mason Connor, son of Da-vid & Monica Nikkel.

Praise Congratulations to David & Monica Nikkel in the healthy birth of their son,

Mason Connor who was born on Tuesday, November 20. Katelyn, Alivia and Colton are excited to help take care of him at home!

Pastor Wayne & Tammy will be on vacation this next week visiting family. If a need arises please contact the church office or Ervin Arkema.

Thankful, Grateful, Blessed are some of the words that de-

scribe my appreciation for all of the prayers, cards, food, con-

cerns, and visits by Pastor Wayne, and our care team, Linda and Ervin Arkema be-

fore and after my surgery. So much support from my family, and many others have

been a blessing to me. Most of all, my Lord walks with me daily, and gives me the

strength to face each day. As of now, I will see the Oncologist every 3 months to

monitor any changes that may happen. Continued prayers are so much appreciated.

Deloris McKeag

The family of Paul Hackert would like to thank all for the many expressions of sym-

pathy, prayers, and cards we have received at the time of Paul's death. It was very

much appreciated.

Karen Hackert, Karen and Don Jansen,

Ken and Verna Hackert, Jerry and Phyllis Hackert.

LIVE ANIMAL CHRISTMAS SHOW: Our church van will be traveling to a Live Animal Nativity Play at Washington, IA on Sunday afternoon, December 9. The tickets are free and I have spoken for 20 and want to turn in any extras on No-vember 28, so sign up is NOW! At least one vehicle will leave at about 11:30 from church. You may sign up by emailing the church, or sign up on a sheet out-side the church office, or call me. You can look up the information on http://liveanimalchristmasplay.com/ Contact: Lois Vander Leest 641-793-2772 or 641-629-0830 POINSETTIAS - Poinsettia plants are again being used to decorate our sanctuary for the Christmas season. If you would like to give a poinsettia in memory of a loved one or would just like to share a plant for the holidays, please fill out an or-der form located in the church office & online at www.sullyfrc.org. The cost is $8. The deadline for ordering is TODAY and Deb Johnson will pick the poinset-tias up. Any time after Christmas you may pick up the poinsettia to enjoy at home or share with a friend. Any questions call Deb Johnson at 641-594-2702 or con-tact the church office!

DATE SIDE AISLE CENTER AISLE WING

November 25 Jeremy Vander Molen Mitchell Bryan

Nathan Young Doug Maasdam

Jacob Van Manen Tyler Jansen

December 2 Shawn Huyser Jeff Vander Molen

Ken Van Soelen Jason Van Zante

Don Nunnikhoven Kevin Terlouw

November 25 December 2

Elaine Scholten Lynn Dunsbergen Ellie Dunsbergen Brittney Hansen

INFANT & TODDLER

NURSERY

Barb Maasdam Ryanne Jansen Jager Huyser Shaleah Van Wyk

SPECIAL HOLIDAY LESSON

CHILDREN IN WORSHIP

Parents: Dan Dykema Storyteller: Jeff Knouse Leader: Stephanie Dykema

Ross Van Wyk LIVE STREAM Josh Rozendaal

Justin Deal PROJECTION Shawn Huyser

Sandy De Jong WELCOME CENTER Nick & Hannah De Penning

NONE VALET PARKERS Verlan Brand Brad Rozendaal

NURSERY INFORMATION: Please contact Hollie Nunnikhoven at sullyfrcnursery@gmail.com if you would be will-ing to help out with this ministry! Nursery alert pagers are available in the nursery at check-in! A nursery is provided from birth to age 3. Our nurseries are located right next to the Welcome Center located on the south east corner of the new addition. Children in Worship Activities—3 year old—1st grade are dismissed during the service and meets downstairs (stairway in the Gathering Place by the elevator)

*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 November 25—December 2, 2018

Sunday

November 25

9:30 am Morning Worship - Pastor Duane Laman 10:45 am Sunday School for All ages 6:00 pm Anchor Worship Service—combining with our Evening Worship that is usually held in the Gathering Place. All are invited to attend our Anchor Service.

Monday November 26

Tuesday November 27

Wednesday

November 28

5:45 am Promise Keepers Bible Study 5:30 pm Wednesday night meals for 6th—12th grade 6:15 pm Junior High Small Group (6th—8th grade) meet in the Chil-dren In Worship area. 6:45 pm High School Small Group (9th—12th grade) meet in the Lighthouse.

Thursday November 29

Friday November 30

7:30 am Prayer Breakfast—9th –12th grade

Saturday December 1

Sunday

December 2

9:30 am Morning Worship - Pastor Wayne Sneller—1st Sunday in Advent 10:45 am Sunday School for All ages 12:00 pm Reunion in the Gathering Place 6:00 pm IMPACT & Faithwalker Youth groups—Family Night 6:00 pm Evening Worship—

NOVEMBER 25– MARCH 2018 – NO GREETERS Due to the fact that the “flu bug” is making its way around. We will discontinue hand shaking for now. Please greet your neighbor with a friendly smile and hello!

In case of inclement winter weather the decision to cancel services will be made by 7:30 a.m. for the morning service and 3 p.m. for the evening service. Church meetings will be cancelled if the Lynnville-Sully School cancels classes or is dismissed early for bad weather. Cancellations will be announced on KGRN, KCCI, WHO TV and www.sullyfrc.org, through our FRC email list and now TEXT ALERTS!

SIGN UP for TEXT ALERTS on our website at sullyfrc.org on the home page under the service times (join FRC Text)! You will then be notified by a text when services are can-celled! You can also sign up for volunteer opportunities as well!

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

Your children can be picked up at 11:30 a.m. each Sunday. An offering will be collected each Sunday. This is a great way to teach kids how to tithe. All kids in Children in Worship downstairs will be led to opening exercises.

Beginner Department - 3 year old—Kindergarten Lynn Dunsbergen & Cayla Wichhart Opening exercises east side of basement room #8 & 9 3 year olds – Room #9 (Little Lambs) - Hands on Bible—Teach as Jesus Taught

Teachers: Amy Harthoorn & Suzanne Rozendaal Marlene Rozendaal & Lisa Dunsbergen 4 year olds – Room #7 (Zacchaeus’ Treehouse) Hands on Bible—Teach as Jesus Taught

Teachers: Annette Zimmerman & Kara Warrick, Monica Nikkel & Elaine Droppert Pre – Kindergarten –Children in worship area – Room #10 (Builders) Scripture Press: We See God’s Care; We Can Care for Others; We Can Show Thanks

Teachers: Cayla Wichhart, Steph Young, Ryanne Jansen & Cathryn Dunsbergen

Primary Department—1st—4th Grade Primary Department –Dawn Schechinger & Monica Nikkel - Opening Exercises Rm. #6- West side-Kid Connection: Hands & Feet for Creation; Boredom; Is Your Camel Clean 1st Grade – Room # 4 (Lion’s Den) Teachers: Carrie Mortvedt & Dawn Schechinger 2nd Grade – Room #3 (Commandment Center) Teachers: Joni Collins & Julie Van Wyk 3rd & 4th Grade- Room #1 (Creation Station) Teachers: Verlan Brand & Julie Van Manen

Middle School—5th—8th grade ChyAnne & Dylann Huyser (The Lighthouse -opening exercises upstairs above wing) 5th & 6th Grade – The Lighthouse—Scripture Press: God Makes a World; Sin Enters the World; The Flood & Tower Teachers: Nick De Penning, Mel Vos & Tim Vanden Hoek 7th & 8th Grade – The Lighthouse—Dive: What is Being a Christian All About; What’s with All the Rules

Teachers: Bob Scandridge High School—9th—12th grade

9th & 10th Grade – The Well (west side of basement) Teacher: Kurt Harthoorn—Heidelberg Catechism 11th & 12th Grade – The Well (east side of basement) Teachers: Ryan Mortvedt - Bible In Life

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES Adult Sunday school –meet in the Legacy Center “Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World” Gary Van Genderen, Ervin Arkema, Jennifer Kramer & Chad Fikse

Sunday Evening Youth Groups

IMPACT Youth (6th—8th grade) - meet at 4:59 pm—Jeff Knouse, Denny & Donna Liekweg, Caden Dunsbergen & Hailey Scandridge Faithwalkers—(9th-12th grade) - meet at 6:27 pm—Jeff & Alison Knouse, Brent & Sandy De Jong & Cale & Kendra Van Wyk

Wednesday Night Small Groups 6th—8th Grade—6:15 pm in the Well—Nick De Penning 9th – 12th Grade—6:45 pm in the Lighthouse—Gerald Droppert