Events

Upcoming events:

Sunday, January 3, 2010. Pastor Bill will be with us for a day of prayer and fasting from sunrise to sunset.  After the sunset, we will have a time of food and fellowship and then Pastor Bill will lead us in a praise time of singing and a short message. 

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 (Ash Wednesday) and Sunday, February 21, 2010 at the p.m. service. We will have the reenactment of a living dramatization of Leonardo Da Vinci’s “The Last Supper”.  Former pastor Rev. Dr. Jack Doorlag will be leading both worship services. Communion will be served during the Wednesday evening service. The men taking part are: Jason Brower, Jim Brower, Bob Brower, John Christian, Doug DeVries, Don Freehafer, Lee Hackley, Dave Maleport, Dan Melville, Scott Noordhoek, Marv Owen, Dallas Thiel and Gary Wierenga. These presentations will be held in the ROCK and we will be inviting other churches to join us.  We are pleased to include the Cadets in the building of the “set”. We will have special parking for seniors and handicapped and will have valet parking in case it’s slippery.

Feb. 21 Last Supper Dramatization and Communion in ROCK   7:30 pm

Feb. 25 Community dinner in ROCK

Feb. 27 Sportsperson Tournament in the ROCK 6:00 am-3:00 pm

Mar. 5    Troop 3250 Pinewood Derby in the ROCK 4:00 - 9:00 pm

Mar. 6   Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby in the ROCK  8:00 am-2:30 pm

Mar. 7   Rev. Peter Van Elderen Preaching  AM Service

Mar. 7   Nate Younker  PM Service in the ROCK

Mar. 8   Consistory Meeting

Mar. 15 Congregational Meeting  7:00 pm

Mar. 17 First Reformed and Heritage CRC Cadets Pinewood Derby in ROCK 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Mar. 20  Philadelphia Conference in the ROCK 1:30 -3:30 pm

Mar. 21 GEMS Sunday

Mar. 21 Dete Tilma  PM Service in the ROCK

Mar. 26/27- GEMS sleepover in the ROCK 

Mar. 28 Palm Sunday communion preparation

Mar. 31 GEMS/Cadets Pinewood Derby in the ROCK 6:00 pm

Apr. 1   Maundy Thursday communion

May 1    100^th Anniversary Banquet

May 2   Burgess Brothers  PM Service in the ROCK

Monday, April 22, 2010. The women are planning a Vintage Fashion Show in connection with our 100^th anniversary. 

Saturday, May 1, and Sunday, May 2, 2010 will be our big celebration weekend.

We are planning a banquet on Saturday, May 1 and have invited former pastors, spouses and families to participate. Communion will also be offered during the Sunday service.  May 5, 1910 is the actual organizational date of our church and we hope to plan something for that Wednesday night (to be announced later with more details).  

Sunday, May 30, 2010. A special Memorial Day Service honoring all our past and present veterans, and current Servicemen/Women. This service will have a power point presentation along with special music and Color Guard. 

July 29-August 1, 2010 is Byron Days and we are going to plan several things so just mark your calendars and reserve the dates. 

First Reformed Church of Byron Center - 8425 Byron Center Avenue - (616)878-1709