Stay Connected Through Our Newsletters
At First Reformed Church, we love to stay connected with our congregation throughout the week — not just on Sundays. One of the best ways we do that is through our email newsletters. Whether you’re looking for important announcements, prayer updates, or spiritual encouragement, our newsletters help you stay informed and engaged with the life of our church.
Use the form to subscribe to one or more of our newsletters.
Use the form to subscribe to one or more of our newsletters.
Our Newsletters
All Church Notifications
This periodic newsletter keeps everyone in the loop on important church-wide news. From upcoming sermon series to weather-related changes or other timely announcements, this is the best way to make sure you don’t miss anything essential.
Weekly Devotion
Delivered every Wednesday, the Weekly Devotion newsletter offers a short devotional thought based on the previous Sunday’s sermon. You’ll also find links to a full blog post diving deeper into the topic and a link to watch the sermon online.
Prayer Line
Sent daily (Monday–Friday), the Prayer Line newsletter shares current prayer requests from within our congregation. It’s a simple and meaningful way to join in lifting up the needs of our church family.
This periodic newsletter keeps everyone in the loop on important church-wide news. From upcoming sermon series to weather-related changes or other timely announcements, this is the best way to make sure you don’t miss anything essential.
Weekly Devotion
Delivered every Wednesday, the Weekly Devotion newsletter offers a short devotional thought based on the previous Sunday’s sermon. You’ll also find links to a full blog post diving deeper into the topic and a link to watch the sermon online.
Prayer Line
Sent daily (Monday–Friday), the Prayer Line newsletter shares current prayer requests from within our congregation. It’s a simple and meaningful way to join in lifting up the needs of our church family.
Recent Blog Posts
Senior Adults - March 12
February 27th, 2026
Senior Adult Gathering: Finding the Need, Filling the Need Our Senior Adults are invited to join us for a special gathering on Thursday, March 12 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel. We will welcome Kathy Lowry, a representative from Life Share Blood Bank, who will share about the importance of recognizing needs in our community and how we can help meet them. This meaningful presentation will encourage us to ...
Sunday Evening Gatherings - Return to 5:30 PM
February 26th, 2026
Our Sunday Evening Gatherings will return to 5:30 PM on Sunday, March 1.This evening service, a 5:30 vespers, regularly meets in the Chapel. It offers an entirely new message and includes an intimate time of prayer for one another, community support, and worship with hymnbooks. It's a wonderful way to end a Sunday.......
FUEL (Young Adults) - March Event
February 24th, 2026
Tag a long for a fun and casual night of bowling at Sweet 16 Lanes in Le Mars! We'll meet in the FRC north parking lot and carpool to Le Mars together! Sign up below! If you have questions, please contact Allie Eckmann.......
FRC Staffing Updates
February 15th, 2026
Dear Church Family,As a follow-up to Sunday’s announcement regarding upcoming transitions in staff assignments, we would like to provide a few additional details and address questions you may have about April’s new position. As shared in the video announcement, this decision has been part of a careful and extended process. In June 2024, Mark Bloemendaal was hired as Interim Director of Operations ...
Guaymas, MX Work Trip - March 16-23
February 14th, 2026
Our team for 2026 is established. Click the button below and fill out the form if you would like to be informed about future trips. Interested in going to Guaymas, Mexico with us? This will be our second trip as a church to Guaymas, MX. We will be helping a church plant .......