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VBS 2015 “Power Up”
This year’s 2015 VBS “Power Up” celebrates the power of the Holy Spirit at work in our lives and will be held from August 3rd-7th. To register go to https://goo.gl/yo6zJv
If you are interested in helping, please contact Michael at michael@fpcspiritlake.org or 336-1649. The “Snack List” is located by the table in the narthex and ready for you to sign up.

7th/8th Movie Theater Outing
All rising Middle School students are invited to join us for a night at the movies on July 23rd. We will meet at Great Lakes Cinema 7 for a showing of Dreamworks’ new movie Minions at 7:20pm.

No RSVP is necessary and the cost is $10, which includes movie and snack.

Loveall 25th Wedding Anniversary Reception
Clint and Jane Loveall will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary in July. The Session has scheduled an anniversary reception during fellowship time on Sunday, July 26 to allow the congregation to celebrate with them. Those attending the reception will have the opportunity to share congratulatory words and/or bring an anniversary card. Please join us for this joyous celebration.

Come & Go Bridal Shower

for…
Amber Cother & Levi Davis
and
Katie Reekers & Jesse Eckard
on
Sunday, July 26th
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
at
First Presbyterian Church
Spirit Lake
At the shower, there will be two recipe boxes to fill, so bring your favorite recipe on a card for each bride. Both couples would love pantry items, and are registered at WalMart. For a complete list of pantry items, please contact the church office.

High School Star Wars Marathon

Star What? if you want to catch up on your Star Wars history (and you should with the new movie coming soon) you’re invited to come to Pastor Michael’s house for a Star Wars marathon on July 30th. We will watch episodes four through six back to back starting at 4pm and ending about 11pm. All rising high school students and friends are invited and there is no registration cost. Think you have what it takes to be a jedi? If so, “may the force be with you.”

The Next POET Dinner Event
The Spencer Dream Center will be holding a pasta night for us on Friday, July 31st for a cost of $10. At 6:45pm they are going to share with us about the ministries that are happening there. Dinner will be served between 7 and 7:15pm. For people that are unaware of the Dream Center, it is in the old Hotel building in Spencer.

Meals on Wheels
In August our church will deliver meals to community shut-ins. Delivering Meals-On-Wheels takes about 30-45 minutes. You may sign up for any amount of days. Maybe you prefer one day a week, for instance every Monday, or every day for a week or different days during the month.
Substitutes are available so don’t let the fact that you are going to be gone one time stop you from signing up. You pick up the meals at the hospital kitchen at 11:00am. This usually is done with a partner to make the job fun and faster. Meals are delivered every day of the week except Sunday.
Delivering Meals-On-Wheels to our community shut-ins is a rewarding experience and you will be glad you took part in it.
We only have two open days left, August 27th & 28th the “South Route”. If you have any questions or to sign up, please contact Milt Nolting at 336-4336.

Gobble! Gobble! TURKEY SUPPER IS ON THE HORIZON!

At the present time, Marilyn and Ray Miller will be the chairpersons in charge of the supper this year, but we do need to fill the position of co-chairs, as impending health issues are preventing Sharon Caskey from continuing in that capacity. Co-chairs would be in an assisting position this year to Marilyn and Ray, and then move into the head position the following year. We ask that you please give some thought to helping us fill this position quickly.

Please contact Charlene Radcliffe (330-6668) or Cheri at the church office (336-1649) if you have any questions regarding the turkey supper or to volunteer to be the co-chairs.

Greeter/Usher (s) Needed
The Reforming (2nd) Service is in need of Greeters/Ushers from August and beyond. Please contact Bob Peterson or the office if you can assist.

The Garden at the Church
Along with the rain and the beautiful sunshine comes weeds!!!
A “weekly weeding” has begun, each Wednesday at 7pm. Grab your hoe and come join the fun.

Talia Patton as she suffers kidney rejection.
Judy Stueven recovering from staph infection.
Dolly Kooima as she recovers from a fall.
Gene Ringsdorf recovering from surgery.
Jim Arens who has been diagnosed with interstitial lung disease.
Mitchell Elmquist struggling with lymphoma.
Michele Swanson battling with cancer.
Marcia Andersen, who is having health concerns.
Paul Donnenwerth battling with liver cancer.
Brian Jones & Jay Anderson as they await transplants and further recovery.

Upcoming Meetings:

July 22nd

2nd Service Rehearsal – 6pm

July 23rd

7th & 8th Grade Movie Night at Cinema 7 – 7:20pm

July 26th

Reformed Service – 8:50am
Clint & Jane Loveall’s 25th Anniversary Celebration – 10am
2nd Service Rehearsal – 10:15am
Reforming Service – 11:15am
Bridal Shower for Amber Cother & Katie Reekers at FPC from 2-4pm

July 27th

PW Sewing – 9am
Christian Ed Committee Meeting – 6:30pm

Children & Adult Sunday School Classes
will resume in the fall.

Reformed (1st) Service ~
July 26th

Organist – Charlene Radcliffe
Liturgist – Ruth Ann Kelly
Ushers – John & Julie Calsbeek and
Les & Marlene Noll
Greeter – Todd & June Howatt
Video Taping – Owen Primavera
Nursery – Dana Kauffman & Angie Peterson
Coffee – Les & Marlene Noll

Reforming (2nd) Service ~
July 26th

Singers – Emily Andersen, Meghan Humphrey, Brianna Pratt & Ron Williams
Greeters –
Power Point – The Pratt family
Sound – Roger Rieck
Nursery – Stacy Howard

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