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Psalm 119:11 Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin againstthee.

Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.

These two very short verses out of the book of Psalms are very important because itreinforces to all of us that God requires that we all learn His Word and hide it in our

hearts so that as we journey down lifes path, His Word will truly be our guide.

This is what we are trying to accomplish at First Church through the Bible Memory Work Program. We start with the youngest group of Twos and Threes and continuethrough the Fifth grade. At the Twos and Threes level they are introduced slowlythrough finger plays, songs and most importantly a Bible story that lets them know howimportant Gods Book is to them. In Faith Journeys the Preschool/Kindergarten groupis required to learn in class;

Psalm 136:1 O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good for His steadfastlove endures forever.

Psalm 118:24 This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoiceand be glad in it.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only son, thatwhosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Starting with the First and Second grade, they are required to say the memory work on aone to one basis to their teacher or Marcia Vlietstra. If they accomplish this, they will becalled up front on Awards Sunday for special recognition.

The First and Second graders in Faith Journeys will then build on the previous verses

learned in class, and will add;

The Lords Prayer The Twelve Apostles The 23rd Psalm

In Third grade they will add;

The Books of the Bible - Old and New Testaments

Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.

In Fourth grade they will add;

Psalm 100 Matthew 22:37-39 TheSummary of the Law

In Fifth grade they will add;

The Seven Last Words The New Apostles Creed

If a child completes all of the required work, they willbe awarded a week at Camp Geneva or Cran HillRanch, from the church.

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Following, are the children that will be receiving awards;

These are done in class as a group;

TwosSam Ashby, Brody Fredericksen, Norah Hegg, Evie Kleinheksel

ThreesJustin Arredondo, Amber Durfee, Lukas Hegg, Riley Immink,Ruby Klooster, Ben Risedorph, Landon Rozeboom, Abel Walkotten

Fours/PreschoolMark Cosgrove, Austin Durfee, Williem Evenson, Xander Fredericksen,Emma Houskamp, Ian Kleinheksel, Lyndsay Neitzel, Crystina Van Eyck,

Ava Van Eyck, Kolin Van Fossen, Avery Walkotten, Jackson Wiegerink

Young Fives/Kindergarten

Sage Doeden, Kirby Eggers, Hans Evenson, Christian Hoeksema, Jennifer Lance,Henry Nienhuis, Gene Raywood, Aiden Timlowski

These are to be said on a one to one level;

First and Second GradeOlivia Fredericksen, David La Duke, Lucas Russcher, Lily Tubbergen,

Tucker Van Regenmorter

Third GradeJack Doeden

Fourth GradeAbigail La Duke, Ashley Russcher, Lucy Van Regenmorter,Abigail Tubbergen

Fifth GradeEmily Bass

Children ages Two through Kindergarten, please meet Marcia Vlietstra in thelibrary after church for your award.

Thank you.

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Senior High Youth Group meets on Sunday nights inL24 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Lesson: The Answer.

SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP

INQUIRERS CLASS

IS GOD CALLING YOU TO JOIN FIRSTChurch? If you feel led to make this decision or would like to explore this possibility in a noobligations setting, come to the Inquirers class. The class will start today and run for four weeks.Contact Pastor Dick for more information.

SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2010

Parents, To assist us in serving you and your childsbest interest and safety during the times that youhave entrusted them to our childrens ministryleaders we ask that each week a parent or designatedadult register/sign in your child and pick up him/herat the end of class. There will be a check in sheet atthe entry point of each classroom. Also, Please notethe time changes!

Room Age Group TimeL10 2 & 3 yrs old 11:0011:45

L2 4 yrs old & Kindergarten 10:5012:00L19 1st 5th grade 10:5012:00

CHILDREN

COFFEE AND CURRENT EVENTS: Grab a cupof coffee and join facilitator, Bruce Eckert, in thelibrary for an informal discussion of current eventsand their relationship to our life and faith.

THE M Y TH O F THE P E RF E CTPARENT Facilitators: Pastor Mary and Larry Wisner, in Room L11: For many Christian parentsthe most consuming concern is that their childrenturn out - meaning church going, God honoringadults. Theyve adopted the behaviorist philosophy

ADULT

Children ages 3 years old through 2nd grade aredismissed during the Hymn of Preparation, meetingthe teacher at the top of the stairs to proceeddownstairs for a worship experience that is ageappropriate. Parents must pick up their children

immediately following the worship service. Childrenwill not be dismissed without a parent.

Room Age GroupL2 3 & 4 year oldsL16 K, 1st and 2nd grade

KIDS OWN WORSHIP

Room Age Group TimeL23 6th-8th grade 11:00-12:00L22 9th-12th grade 11:00-12:00

YOUTH

Room Age Group TimeL13 Post high-20 somethings 11:00-12:00

YOUNG ADULT

Join others in a time of prayer, Sunday morningsfollowing morning worship in the Prayer Room.(F36, The green room off of the Family LifeCenter.) Any questions ask Tina Reynen 786-4815.

PRAYERTIME FOR PEOPLEWHO DESIRE PRAYER

Junior High Youth Group, meets Wednesday at 6:15p.m. Special Event: End of the year party!

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP

The Chancel Choir will rehearse this Wednesday at6:30 P.M. in the choir room on the lower level.Rehearsals are just one hour long. Chancel Choirmembership is open to anyone of high school age orolder who loves to sing Gods praises. Prayerfullyconsider joining this year and using your talents inservice to God and the church. If you have anyquestions, see Rick or Cheryl Van Oss after church,otherwise just come on Wednesday ready to have agood time. We look forward to seeing you.

CHANCEL CHOIR

WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2010

that if they parent perfectly this will be what willhappen. In this class we will be debunking thistheory and other myths that tie parents into knots while raising their children. Good things to knowfor parents with children of any age. Regular nurserywill still be available but please feel free to bring yourinfant or toddler to class. This class will meet from11-11:45 to accommodate parents who need to pickup their children from Sunday School.

American Idols Teacher: Rev. Gerald VanHeestRoom L6. Many American Idols distract Christiansfrom a strong commitment to Christ. Rev.VanHeest, a long time favorite teacher here at FirstChurch, will identify what those idols are and howthey keep us from living as Christ intended.

CALLING ALL QUESTIONS

CALLING ALL QUESTIONS IS A CLASS foranyone who might be interested in asking questionsabout the Christian faith. We recognize that a safeand fun place to be able to ask any question can bean important step as someone is thinking about faith

and the claims of Jesus, or maybe just gettinggrounded in the basics. We will meet during theSunday School hour for about six weeks starting thismorning in the conference room. Friends,neighbors, relatives are welcome as well.

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All women of First Reformed Church are invited tovisit or join the Martha and Ruth Circles as we begina new season of Bible Study. The Martha Circlemeets at 9:30 a.m. and the Ruth Circle meets at 7:00p.m. The meetings are on the third Thursday of themonth from September through May. The Rev. PaulAlderink will be leading our Bible Study on 1 Peter.Study sheets are in your mail slot. Please contact Lori VanderVelde (Ruth Circle) 392-7641 or AdelineSybesma (Martha Circle) 393-0275 to learn more.

WOMENS CIRCLES

THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010

Moms of children, infant through Kindergarten andtheir children, meet weekly on Thursday from 9:30 -11:00 a.m. in the nursery for faith and fellowship. Allare welcome.

MOMS IN TOUCH

The Intergenerational Bible study group meets onThursdays at 7:00 p.m. They are studying the bookof Luke. Anyone is welcome.

BIBLE STUDY