First Presbyterian Church

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Combined Worship Service & Confirmation ~~ Sunday, April 17th ~~

Please join us on Sunday, April 17th at our Combined Worship Service/Confirmation Sunday at 8:50am. Confirmation students are expected to join us as we celebrate the relationships, faith commitment, and new life that they bring to our congregation. You are also invited to join us during coffee and fellowship hour for a short time of reception and celebration including refreshments.

Working on Worship
Worship is the thing that often brings the most of us together. What is worship and how do we do it well? Join us in the coming weeks as we explore one of our most important tasks as the church.
April 17 – Who are we in worship? (Confirmation Sunday – one service at 8:50)
April 24 – How do we worship?

Garden Plots
We are considering the idea of having a garden again this year, anyone interested in a garden plot please contact the church office at 336-1649 or office@fpcspiritlake.org

FPC is Collecting Freezer Meals
We have a some families in need of meals, so we are beginning to collect freezer meals again, casseroles or hot dishes here at the church and distribute them to the families in need. At this time we could use a few meals for families of two and three. Thank you in advance!

Many Voices Spring Concert Schedule

Friday, April 15, 7:30pm
Estherville Lutheran Church

Saturday, April 16, 7:30pm
First Presbyterian Church, Spirit Lake

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.

Wednesday, April 13th

Meal: Baked Potato Bar
Meal Crew: Karey Winkel —Volunteers Needed!!

Only One More Week of RECHARGE!

  • Freezer Meals Class ~ Jane Loveall, Lisa Richter & Amy Benge
  • The Book of Mark ~ led by Rachelle Gewecke
  • A Guide to the Faith ~ Pastor Clint

Recharge Meal Servers Needed

A sign-up sheet is posted in the narthex and ready for you to sign up to help set up, serve and cleanup for our weekly meals at Recharge.

Meals-On-Wheels
In May 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.
A calendar is placed on an easel in the Narthex for you to sign up. If you have any questions please contact Milt Nolting at 336-4336.

Upper Des Moines Food Pantry
The congregations of our county take turns supporting the Upper Des Moines Opportunity Food Pantry. Long ago it was decided by the churches that the county would be best served by having this pantry. Our congregation has the opportunity to provide to the pantry for the months of April and October. Please consider donating your items during the month of April. Items may be placed in the wagon in the Narthex. Monetary gifts are welcome as well.

First Presbyterian Church Spring Clean Up Day
The Building & Grounds Committee will be having the Spring Clean Up Day here at the church on Saturday, May 7th* from 9:00 am – noon. They are looking for help with cleaning up trash, washing the windows, weed pulling, garden clean-up, and removing of dead shrubs and bushes. They need your help – no special skills required! Men and women are welcome!

*If weather is bad, the clean up day will be rescheduled for the following Saturday, May 14th.

Pictures of Mom
On Sunday, May 8th, we will be honoring all moms for Mother’s Day. Please bring us your favorite picture of “Mom” to be presented in a slide show presentation on Mother’s Day.

Please pick up your cake pans and bowls from the kitchen.

  • Mark Goetsch recovering from a work accident.
  • Eric Avery fighting brain cancer.
  • Matt Jennings recovering from pneumonia.
  • Clyde Gerth dealing with health issues.
  • Velma Ashburn dealing with health issues.
  • Kenny Beck fighting brain cancer.
  • Judy Stueven recovering from health issues.
  • Bennett Stecker for healing and response to treatment.
  • Jennifer Dukes Lee’s father recovering from surgery.
  • Tammy (Bartels) Martin recovering from an aneurysm.
  • Pat Kelly suffering with health issues.
  • Emily Butterworth recovering from surgery.
  • Dave Dreeszen recovering from surgery.
  • Judy Jensen recovering from back injury.
  • Gene Krueger recovering from a stroke.
  • Dean Miller recovering from hypothermia.
  • Betty Lamer recovering from an illness.
  • 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.
  • Jay Anderson as he awaits transplants and further recovery.

Upcoming Meetings:

April 13th

  • Recharge – 5:30pm
  • Building & Grounds Committee Mtg – 6:30pm
  • High School Youth Group – 6:45pm
  • 2nd Service Rehearsal – 7pm
  • Adult Handbell Practice – 7pm
  • Chancel Choir practice – 8pm

April 14th

  • Men’s Bible Study – 9am
  • Mary Circle Meeting – 9:30am
  • Martha Circle Meeting – 6:30pm

April 16th

  • Many Voices Spring Concert – 7:30pm

April 17th

  • Reformed Worship Service – 8:50am Confirmation Sunday
  • Coffee and fellowship – 10am
  • Sunday School – 10:10am
  • No HS Act II

April 18th

  • PW Sewing – 9am
  • Stewardship Committee Meeting – 5:15pm

April 19th

  • Women’s Bible Study – 1:30pm
  • Session Meeting – 7pm

Children’s Sunday School

Adult Sunday School Classes

  • Faith & Modern Science – Roger Lahm
  • The Book of James – Clint Loveall

Reformed (1st) Service ~ 8:50am
April 17th

Pianist – Arla Stover
Liturgist – Bob Peterson
Ushers – Jan Richards, Ruth Ann Kelly Lisa Richter & family
Greeters – Jack & Sherryl Jones
Video Taping – Wes Farmer
Nursery – Lisa Kraus & Breanna Cother
Coffee – Jim & Mary Quitno

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