Announcements

The pain brought on by broken promises reminds us of the power of a promise kept. Jesus’ coming fulfills many Old Testament promises. This Advent we’ll explore some of them to appreciate the salvation and security we have in Christ and to apply His promise-keeping ways to our life and relationships. Reading the Word of God together is powerful! Join us December 2 - December 24 as we read through O...

Join us for the Thanksgiving Eve service on November 27 at 6:30 pm as we give thanks and declare our dependence on God for our daily necessities and more. Come thinking of what you are thankful for this year. There are no regular children or youth Wednesday activities. Thanksgiving Eve Nursery: The nursery will be a self-service nursery on Thanksgiving Eve. Children are welcome with at least one a...

Join us for an Advent study that will help us recapture the wonder of Jesus living with us. The Marvel and Miracle of Advent by Christine Caine and Lisa Harper will meet on Mondays, November 25 - December 16, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm in the Chapel. Information from the back of the book: God meets us in the most profound and personal way. This miracle of God-with-us is the message of Christmas. Remember...

March 2025 our high school youth group is attending the Ignite Youth Leadership Conference at Grace Church in Des Moines. This conference features 4 general sessions and 3 elective breakout sessions designed to equip students and with biblical principles on the theme of discipleship. To attend this conference with our group, please complete this online registration. A minimum contribution of $50/s...

Middle and high school students, join us for Youth Praise & Worship Night on Wednesday, November 13, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the HOME building behind Culver's in Sioux Center! Dordt's Traveling Praise Team will lead worship, and Pastor Aaron Baart will speak. Please organize your own carpool rides. Fellowship time will follow at Culver's – see you there!......

Exodus is central to the Old Testament and the Gospels. It tells the story of God reclaiming His people. This literary study of the Book of Exodus examines man's relationship to God, God's mercy toward man, and the nature of human freedom.Location/Time: Sundays, Nov 10 - Dec 1, from 9:45-10:25 am in the Chapel.Leaders: Corky Koerselman & David P. PoppenCourse Instructor: Justin A. JacksonJustin A....

Our Chili Cook-Off & Scotcheroo Contest is on Wednesday, November 13, from 5:15 - 6:30 pm. All proceeds this year are going to disaster relief. Along with chili and schoteroos, we are also serving chicken noodle soup and cinnamon rolls. Come out for a great night of food and fellowship for a great cause.......

Senior Adults (65 +), join us on Thursday, November 14 @ 2:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Pastor Fred De Jong, our new Lead Pastor, is our guest speaker. Come learn more about our new Lead Pastor.......

Join our Young Adults on Sunday, November 17th at 6:30 pm in the Loft for Friendsgiving. We will share a meal together and celebrate what we are thankful for. Click the button below to sign up for what you will bring. If you have questions, contact Allie Haverdink.......

This November we will use the Lord's Prayer as the guide for our sermon series Good Morning, God. This series explores the core elements of prayer as the foundation of building a lifelong connection to our Lord. Pick up a bookmark at the Welcome Center with our sermon series title and the Lord's Prayer. On the back is a list of our November messages and a reading guide. Feel free to pick up an ext...

Travel with us to Corn Creek, a Native American reserve by Parmelee, SD, on Saturday, November 16. It will be a one-day drip starting at 4 am. We've been chopping firewood for Corn Creek for a number of years. This day trip will be an opportunity for us to get to know the community members a little better. We will share a meal with them and work alongside them to help prepare for winter. Sign up b...

Our annual Chili Cook-Off is scheduled for November 13, and we need contestants!  We have room for Chili and Scotcheroo contestants, so dust off your recipe book and sign up for this fun event. Contact Pastor Mark if you would like to participate.......

We have a new Adult Christian Education class beginning Sunday, October 13 in the Chapel. Refined by Fire will have a different guest speaker each week. The guests will share their testimonies and what God has used in their lives to make them who they are. Our special guests are: October 13: Shauna Vander Kooi - Art Teacher at Unity High School October 20: Judy Vander Wege - Poet and Author Octobe...

Reed and Andrea Rau are working to become overseas missionaries to unreached people groups! To support their endeavors, we will have a Trading Card Show fundraiser on Saturday, November 2, from 9am-4pm in the church gym.Admission to the event is free, and there will be athletes available for signing cards: Ruben Sierra 11am-1pm and Vern Den Herder 1pm-3pm. Card signings are $20 for autographs and ...

We are excited to be offering Trunk or Treat to the kids of our community, and we couldn't do that without YOU! Trunk or Treat will be on October 30, from 6:30-7:30 PM in the north parking lot of the church. You can register to reserve a spot for your car at frcoc.org/trunkortreat.......

Senior Adults (65 +), join us on Thursday, October 10 @ 2:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Tom Kunstle, our Sioux County Attorney, will be our guest speaker. He will share about his job and give us insight into the workings of the county courts.......

Love INC Donations: Many children in the surrounding area lost their winter apparel in the flood this summer. We can help by purchasing new snow boots! Sign up at the Mission desk for the size you are purchasing, and bring them back by October 13. Thank you for supporting Love INC and our community!......

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! By decree of Trout Lake Camps, thou art hereby summoned to a grand gathering of fellowship and discovery at our 2024 Fall Retreat Festivals on November 8-10! Don thine finest garments and prepare thy hearts for an adventure unlike any other! Throughout this retreat, we shall acquire a knowledge of the true King of Kings, unveiling the wonders of who Jesus was and is, as we gather...

Are you interested in learning more about FRC? The Staff would like to invite you to join us for lunch and a time of exploration of FRC on October 6 at 11:45 am. We will have a tour of our building, a chance for you to meet our staff, and an opportunity to ask any questions. Pizza will be provided. Let us share why we'd love to have you join our community. Hope to see you there! Let us know you're...

Join us out at Ron J. De Jong's farm (3536 450th Street, Orange City) on Saturdays September 21 & 28 at 8:30 am to cut wood for Corn Creek. Corn Creek is a Native American reserve by Parmelee, South Dakota that we've been supporting for many years. Just a few hours of time can heat their homes for days. ......