First Presbyterian Church

We are a vibrant intergenerational church family, committed to loving one another and growing deeper in Christian discipleship.

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We invite you to be a part of our church family for either our 4pm or 6pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Services.

Food For The Soul: The Ingredients of Christmas

This Advent, we will be exploring the major components of the Christian life and the Christmas message… Hope, Peace, Joy, Love and Christ. Essentially we will be using the idea of holiday recipes and Christmas cooking to consider these fundamental “ingredients” of the Christian life. These themes will guide us through advent as we prepare and approach Christmas together, and we need your help, remember to bring your symbol of Advent!

December 24 – Christ [The Christ box will be available from 12/19 – 12/24]

Advent Poinsettias
This year we will be supporting another Mission Project. If you would be willing to share a poinsettia only ($11) with us and/or donate to this year’s Mission Project and poinsettia, ($15), please contact Cheri in the office at 336-1649. Please let her know if this poinsettia is in memory of, or honoring someone.

The Baby/Lap Quilts are ready to be finished. They are located in the chest of drawers in fellowship hall.

NO RECHARGE
Wednesday, December 21st, 28th & January 4th

Notice: 2nd Semester dues are due on January 11, 2017.
Craft Item Needed: empty wrapping paper tubes

  • Our sympathies are extended to the family of Doug & Lynn Davis on the passing of Doug’s Mom, Helen, this past week.
  • Bonnie Raymond in the hospital with health issues.
  • John Knabe recovering from a heart procedure.
  • Kris Peterson diagnosed with cancer.
  • Bonnie Forey recovering from a broken wrist.
  • Betsy Johnson suffering with a brain tumor.
  • Sandy Goetsch recovering from surgery.
  • Kay Monson who is home with Hospice care.
  • Darla Ubben beginning chemo.
  • Jennifer Larson suffering with pain management.
  • Gena Main recovering from surgery.
  • Shawnda Prochaska suffering with migraines.
  • Jenny Beers recovering from pneumonia.
  • Paul Kamermeyer diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.
  • Finley Brunsvold going through chemo treatments.

Upcoming Meetings:

    December 21st

    • No Recharge
    • No High School Youth Group
    • Adult Handbell practice -7pm
    • No 2nd Service Rehearsal
    • Chancel Choir practice – 8pm

    December 22nd

    • No Men’s Bible Study

    December 24th

    • Christmas Eve Candlelight Services – 4 & 6pm

    December 25th

    • Reformed Worship Service – 10am

    December 26th

    • Office Closed

    December 27th

    • Weekly Prayer – 9am
    • No Women’s Bible Study

    Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
    4pm

    Greeters: Marcia Eckerman and family
    Ushers: Ron Niebruegge, Gene Ringsdorf, Leo Kofoot, Alan Bush & Tony Weber.

    (Greeters & Ushers please arrive at 3pm)

    6pm

    Greeters: Wayne & Kathleen Johnson
    Ushers: Edna VanderWolde, Doug Johnson, Gene Ringsdorf, Larry DenHerder & Sharee DenHerder

    (Greeters and Ushers please arrive at 5:10pm)

    Christmas Service ~ 10am
    December 25th

    Organist – Eulyn Riemersma
    Liturgist – Stan Sybesma
    Ushers/Greeter – Wayne & Kathleen Johnson
    Video Taping – Wes Farmer
    Nursery – Laurie Steinkuehler & Milly Tillotson
    Coffee – Ray Miller

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