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From First Presbyterian Church Wednesday, September 30th Meal: Baked Potato Bar
Meal Crew: Vernice Wahl, Karey Winkel, Joan Baird
MORE MEAL CREW VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Adult Classes
  • True Spirituality by Chip Ingram ~ led byPam DenHerder
  • A Modern Girl's Guide to Bible Study: A Refreshingly Unique Look at God's Word by Jen Hatmaker ~ led by Rachelle Gewecke
  • Seven Men: And the Secret of their Greatness by Eric Metaxas ~ led by Pastor Clint
Recharge Meal Servers
A sign-up sheet has been posted in the narthex and ready for you to sign up to help set tables, serve and clean up for our weekly meals at Recharge (formerly WNF). 7th/8th Dodgeball Tournament
Think you have what it takes to win an all out dodgeball tournament? Time to bring your A game! We will provide the balls, the bracket, the referees, and you just need to come ready to have a great time! All 7th-8th grade students are invited to join us for our dodgeball tournament on Saturday October 10th from 7-9pm. The cost is $5 per person, unless you bring a friend. If you bring a friend you both get in free! See you on October 10th.

SLHS Football Breakfasts First Presbyterian Church is hosting breakfast and team devotionals on varsity game days. In order to keep up with the demand, we need your help. This can involve donating food, cooking, serving, or coordinating volunteers. If you are interested in being a part of a breakfast team, please call 336-1649, check the sign up sheet in the narthex, or check our website.

Funeral Luncheon Coordinator Needed
First Presbyterian is in need of a PW member to fill the position of Funeral Luncheon Coordinator.

The Funeral Luncheon Coordinator duties include:
1) Visits with family about food they would like served for main dish and purchases it.
2) Assigns one of the 4 service groups to: secure workers, call for salads and cake or bars, set up, serve, and clean up for a funeral.
If you would be interested in serving in this capacity, please contact the church office and let Cheri know, or call Charlene Radcliffe at 330-6668.

Power Point People Needed
We are looking for someone with power point skills to put together our Power Point presentation for our Worship Service. Please contact Clint if you are willing to help.

Church School Snacks
A sign-up sheet and PEANUT/ NUT-FREE SNACK LIST has been placed in the library window. Please take a snack list and sign up for your favorite date!! 5 dozen snacks and 2 large juice (not red) are needed in the Cantina for Church School by 9:45am each Sunday morning.

Interested in becoming a member of First Presbyterian?
On Sunday, October 11, there will be a New Members' Recognition for those of you who have recently joined the church but have not been publicly recognized. If you have decided to join the church, but have not yet completed the necessary paperwork, we invite you to stop in the church office and complete the required forms so that we can include you in the October 11 recognition. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office.

FPC Fall Clean Up
On Saturday, October 10th from 9:00am until ????, we will be doing fall clean-up here at the church. Please bring your hedge trimmers, rakes and pick-ups for hauling debris, or any other tool that you think would be helpful. See you there!

First Presbyterian Church Annual Turkey Supper Thursday, October 22nd, 4:30-7pm

It's time to sign up if you are willing to furnish 2 pies and pick your favorite job for the October 22nd Turkey Supper. Again this year we are asking for you to specify what kind of pies you will be bringing, and PLEASE, NO PIES NEEDING REFRIGERATION! This is a huge and exciting event that takes many hands. Signing up in advance saves many hours of calling to solicit the pies that are needed. Thank you!
Look for the job sign up sheet in the narthex.

Please pick up your pans & bowls from the table in the narthex.
  • Roberta Carlson going in for hip replacement surgery September 30th.
  • Betty Lamer recovering from an illness.
  • Keith Brockmeyer recovering from back surgery.
  • Darlene Embry recovering from a fall.
  • Betty Elgin recovering from a fall.
  • Martha Woodard recovering from pneumonia. Well wishes may be sent to her at 1908 W Riverbluff Dr., Brandon, SD 57005.
  • Velma Ashburn recovering from knee surgery.
  • Connor Rowley recovering from an accident.
  • Talia Patton as she suffers kidney rejection.
  • 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:
September 30rd
  • Recharge - 5:30pm
  • 2nd Service Rehearsal - 7pm
  • Adult Handbell Practice - 7pm
  • High School Youth Group - 7:15pm
  • Chancel Choir practice - 8pm
  • HS Act II - 8:30pm
October 1st
  • Men's Bible Study - 9am
  • PW Coordinating Team Meeting - 5:30pm
October 4th
  • Reformed Service - 8:50am
  • Coffee and fellowship - 10am
  • Sunday School - 10:10am
  • Confirmation - 10:15am
  • 2nd Service Rehearsal - 10:15am
  • Reforming Service - 11:15am
October 5th
  • PW Sewing - 9am
October 6th
  • WIC - 8:15am
  • Women's Bible Study - 1:30pm
Sunday School - 10:10am

Adult Sunday School Classes
  • Songs of Faith: And the stories behind them ~ led by Carol Ayres Stueven
  • Wisdom from the Proverbs ~ led by Pastor Clint





Reformed (1st) Service ~

October 4th
Organist - Charlene Radcliffe
Liturgist - Pam DenHerder
Ushers - Darin & Erin Radcliffe and family and Tom & Deb Ditsworth
Greeter - Steve & Karrey Lindeberg
Video Taping - Owen Primavera
Nursery - Laurie Steinkuehler & Katelyn Brockmeyer
Coffee - Keith & Beryl Marra Reforming (2nd) Service ~
October 4th
Singers - Pressley Cochran Bray, Bart Duncan, Brianna Pratt & Liz Steiner
Greeters -
Power Point - Blake Tillotson
Sound - Craig Tillotson
Nursery - Lindsay VanderWolde Share Tweet Forward

September 29, 2015 by fpcspiritlake

Weekly Update

Your Weekly Update

From First Presbyterian Church

Wednesday, September 30th

Meal: Baked Potato Bar
Meal Crew: Vernice Wahl, Karey Winkel, Joan Baird

MORE MEAL CREW VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Adult Classes

  • True Spirituality by Chip Ingram ~ led byPam DenHerder
  • A Modern Girl’s Guide to Bible Study: A Refreshingly Unique Look at God’s Word by Jen Hatmaker ~ led by Rachelle Gewecke
  • Seven Men: And the Secret of their Greatness by Eric Metaxas ~ led by Pastor Clint

Recharge Meal Servers
A sign-up sheet has been posted in the narthex and ready for you to sign up to help set tables, serve and clean up for our weekly meals at Recharge (formerly WNF).

7th/8th Dodgeball Tournament
Think you have what it takes to win an all out dodgeball tournament? Time to bring your A game! We will provide the balls, the bracket, the referees, and you just need to come ready to have a great time! All 7th-8th grade students are invited to join us for our dodgeball tournament on Saturday October 10th from 7-9pm. The cost is $5 per person, unless you bring a friend. If you bring a friend you both get in free! See you on October 10th.

SLHS Football Breakfasts

First Presbyterian Church is hosting breakfast and team devotionals on varsity game days. In order to keep up with the demand, we need your help. This can involve donating food, cooking, serving, or coordinating volunteers. If you are interested in being a part of a breakfast team, please call 336-1649, check the sign up sheet in the narthex, or check our website.

Funeral Luncheon Coordinator Needed
First Presbyterian is in need of a PW member to fill the position of Funeral Luncheon Coordinator.

The Funeral Luncheon Coordinator duties include:
1) Visits with family about food they would like served for main dish and purchases it.
2) Assigns one of the 4 service groups to: secure workers, call for salads and cake or bars, set up, serve, and clean up for a funeral.
If you would be interested in serving in this capacity, please contact the church office and let Cheri know, or call Charlene Radcliffe at 330-6668.

Power Point People Needed
We are looking for someone with power point skills to put together our Power Point presentation for our Worship Service. Please contact Clint if you are willing to help.

Church School Snacks
A sign-up sheet and PEANUT/ NUT-FREE SNACK LIST has been placed in the library window. Please take a snack list and sign up for your favorite date!! 5 dozen snacks and 2 large juice (not red) are needed in the Cantina for Church School by 9:45am each Sunday morning.

Interested in becoming a member of First Presbyterian?
On Sunday, October 11, there will be a New Members’ Recognition for those of you who have recently joined the church but have not been publicly recognized. If you have decided to join the church, but have not yet completed the necessary paperwork, we invite you to stop in the church office and complete the required forms so that we can include you in the October 11 recognition. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office.

FPC Fall Clean Up
On Saturday, October 10th from 9:00am until ????, we will be doing fall clean-up here at the church. Please bring your hedge trimmers, rakes and pick-ups for hauling debris, or any other tool that you think would be helpful. See you there!

First Presbyterian Church Annual Turkey Supper Thursday, October 22nd, 4:30-7pm

It’s time to sign up if you are willing to furnish 2 pies and pick your favorite job for the October 22nd Turkey Supper. Again this year we are asking for you to specify what kind of pies you will be bringing, and PLEASE, NO PIES NEEDING REFRIGERATION! This is a huge and exciting event that takes many hands. Signing up in advance saves many hours of calling to solicit the pies that are needed. Thank you!
Look for the job sign up sheet in the narthex.

Please pick up your pans &

bowls from the table in the narthex.

  • Roberta Carlson going in for hip replacement surgery September 30th.
  • Betty Lamer recovering from an illness.
  • Keith Brockmeyer recovering from back surgery.
  • Darlene Embry recovering from a fall.
  • Betty Elgin recovering from a fall.
  • Martha Woodard recovering from pneumonia. Well wishes may be sent to her at 1908 W Riverbluff Dr., Brandon, SD 57005.
  • Velma Ashburn recovering from knee surgery.
  • Connor Rowley recovering from an accident.
  • Talia Patton as she suffers kidney rejection.
  • 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:

September 30rd

  • Recharge – 5:30pm
  • 2nd Service Rehearsal – 7pm
  • Adult Handbell Practice – 7pm
  • High School Youth Group – 7:15pm
  • Chancel Choir practice – 8pm
  • HS Act II – 8:30pm

October 1st

  • Men’s Bible Study – 9am
  • PW Coordinating Team Meeting – 5:30pm

October 4th

  • Reformed Service – 8:50am
  • Coffee and fellowship – 10am
  • Sunday School – 10:10am
  • Confirmation – 10:15am
  • 2nd Service Rehearsal – 10:15am
  • Reforming Service – 11:15am

October 5th

  • PW Sewing – 9am

October 6th

  • WIC – 8:15am
  • Women’s Bible Study – 1:30pm

Sunday School – 10:10am

Adult Sunday School Classes

  • Songs of Faith: And the stories behind them ~ led by Carol Ayres Stueven
  • Wisdom from the Proverbs ~ led by Pastor Clint

Reformed (1st) Service ~
October 4th

Organist – Charlene Radcliffe
Liturgist – Pam DenHerder
Ushers – Darin & Erin Radcliffe and family and Tom & Deb Ditsworth
Greeter – Steve & Karrey Lindeberg
Video Taping – Owen Primavera
Nursery – Laurie Steinkuehler & Katelyn Brockmeyer
Coffee – Keith & Beryl Marra

Reforming (2nd) Service ~
October 4th

Singers – Pressley Cochran Bray, Bart Duncan, Brianna Pratt & Liz Steiner
Greeters –
Power Point – Blake Tillotson
Sound – Craig Tillotson
Nursery – Lindsay VanderWolde

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