January 11, 2026 | Bulletin Announcements
Jr. High Super Bowl Slider Fundraiser: Our Jr. High students will be hosting our Ham & Cheese Super Bowl Slider Fundraiser on Saturday, January 31 to help support upcoming Jr. High youth trips and activities! Jr High Students will begin assembling sliders at 8:00 a.m., and order pickup will be available from 9:00–11:00 a.m. Each pan is a 9x13, serving 12 delicious sliders for $15. Students are asked to deliver all the pans they sold, if they are not picked up that day. Thank you for supporting our Jr. High youth and helping make these opportunities possible!
Off Week Fundraiser with Steve Harrison. Senior High and Junior High students invite you to a special off week Fundraiser on January 28. Steve Harrison, who has courageously shared his journey with God, will speak about prison life, reentry, mental health, and rehabilitation. His Story aims to foster understanding and inspire change. Fresh grilled hamburgers will be served from 5:00 -6:30 p.m. It is free will donation. Steve’s presentation begins at 7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. This event is open to the entire First Reformed family. We hope you will come, listen, and support us.
January 4, 2026 | Bulletin Announcements
ATLAS for Life is thinking about Christmas. If you are putting Christmas decorations, dishes, or other Christmas items away and thought about donating some of them, we would love to receive your donation for our annual Christmas Rummage and Boutique in November. Please contact the ATLAS office or drop off at the ATLAS office (101 2nd St. NE - Pipestone) on either Tuesday or Thursday between 9:00am-4:00pm.
December 28, 2025 | Bulletin Announcement
Coffee Break Bible Study and Story Hour will not meet December 31. This includes both evening and morning sessions.
Note: The bulletin will be printed early next week, please have all bulletin announcements in by Wednesday at 9:00 am.
November 22, 2025 | Bulletin Announcements
Thanksgiving Offering: The Thanksgiving Day service is coming up on November 27. The Deacons are recommending the following designated places for consideration for your Thanksgiving Offering: Grace Covenant Ministries in Kentucky, Property Improvement Fund (Street Improvements), and upgrading the sound system.
Peter Fish: We’re excited to bring back our Peter Fish Banks this Thursday during our Thanksgiving service! During the Children’s Message, the kids are asked to bring their Peter Fish to the front. If you can't be here on Thursday, just bring yours back next Sunday or the following. And if you happen to have any extra Peter Fish at home, we would love to gather those also. Since we can no longer order new Peter Fish banks, we want to make the most of the ones we have. Thank you!
November 16, 2025 | Bulletin Announcement
Thanksgiving Offering: The Thanksgiving Day service is coming up on November 27. The Deacons are recommending the following designated places for consideration for your Thanksgiving Offering: Grace Covenant Ministries in Kentucky, Property Improvement Fund (Street Improvements), and upgrading the sound system.
Thanksgiving Meal: No plans for Thanksgiving Day lunch? Join us after the Thanksgiving Day Service, Thursday, November 27 at 11:00 a.m. Serving turkey, ham and all the other holiday favorites. Please call or text Jason or Shanna Snyder and RSVP with the number of guests (so we have enough food) or stop in church and talk to Pastor Mark. This invitation is open to anyone. Please no take-out or delivery.
November 2, 2025 | Bulletin Announcements
Needed: Large brown grocery bags are needed for packing Pigs-in-the-blanket. Please bring them to kitchen if you have any.
Informational Meeting: We will be having an brief meeting in the sanctuary following the service on Sunday, November 16 sharing the information from the Name Change Committee. Everyone is welcome to join, and learn more.
October 26, 2025 | Bulletin Announcements
Nomination Ballots: The nomination ballots were placed in your mailboxes last week. Please fill them out and return them prior to November 2. The 2025 Congregational Meeting will be held Monday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m.
October 19, 2025 | Bulletin Announcements
Trip Committee: We are putting together a Trip Planning Committee to help organize future outings & trips for the youth in our church family. If you enjoy planning and would like to be part of creating meaningful experiences, we would love to have you join. Please contact Jason Snyder or Caitlin Arp, if you are interested.
October 12, 2025 | Bulletin Announcement
Reformation Breakfast: Join us on Sunday, October 26, for our Jr. High Reformation Pancake Breakfast, following the worship service. We'll be serving delicious pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and milk - all for a free-will donation. Proceeds will go to support our Jr. High students. Everyone is welcome to stay and enjoy the meal!
October 5, 2025 | Bulletin Announcement
Reformation Breakfast: Join us on Sunday, October 26, for our Jr. High Reformation Pancake Breakfast, following the worship service. We'll be serving delicious pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and milk - all for a free-will donation. Proceeds will go to support our Jr. High students. Everyone is welcome to stay and enjoy the meal!
Thank You: The Soup Supper Committee would like to thank everyone that worked or donated food for our Fall Soup Supper. We are called to serve with willing hearts, and doing so reflects the love and grace of God. This was witnessed by the huge success of Wednesday’s soup supper. Net proceeds will go towards local missions.
September 28, 2025 | Bulletin Announcement
Fall Soup Supper: We will be having our Fall Soup Supper on Wednesday, October 1 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Serving BBQs, a variety of soups, and delicious desserts. Free will donations. Pigs-in-the-blanket will also be available purchase ($13 per dozen). The sign-up sheet is in the entryway. There are still some spots to bring food, also there are a lot of spots open to work in the kitchen.
Pigs-in-the-blanket: There are Pigs available for purchase. Due to the rising cost of supplies, we are raising the price to $13 per dozen. To purchase contact Linda Bleyenburg or Mary Ann Zylstra.
September 14, 2025 | Bulletin Announcements
Edge Youth Group Kickoff: Get ready for a fun-filled night and help support the high school youth group at our Kickball Fundraiser TONIGHT at the softball field! We will be serving brats, hot dogs, chips, and beans from 5:00-7:00 p.m. for a freewill donation. There will be a short parent meeting at 5:00 p.m. Kickball game starts at 5:30 p.m. Come out for an evening of friendly competition, laughs, and great food. Whether you’re playing in the game or cheering from the sidelines, everyone is welcome to come, eat & play! There will be inflatables for the younger kids. Bring your lawn chairs.
September 7, 2025 | Bulletin Announcements
Edge Youth Group Kickoff: Get ready for a fun-filled night and help support the high school youth group at our Kickball Fundraiser on Sunday, September 14 at the softball field! We will be serving brats, hot dogs, chips, and beans from 5:00-7:00 p.m. for a freewill donation. There will be a short parent meeting at 5:00 p.m. Kickball game starts at 5:30 p.m. Come out for an evening of friendly competition, laughs, and great food. Whether you’re playing in the game or cheering from the sidelines, everyone is welcome to come, eat & play! There will be inflatables for the younger kids.
August 31, 2025 | Bulletin Announcements
New Director: We are excited to welcome Shawn Ranek as our new high school youth director! She brings a love for Christ, a heart for students, and a desire to walk alongside our youth in their faith journeys. Midweek will kick off on Wednesday, September 17. Please join us in praying for her as she begins this new ministry role.