Holy Week Update

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Please join us at our combined
Worship Service
on Sunday, April 30th at 8:50am.

New Member Recognition
We will be recognizing all “New Members” on Sunday, April 30^th. If you are interested in becoming a new member but haven’t filled out the paperwork yet, please stop by the office and pick up a Personal Information Sheet at your earliest convenience.

Confirmation
Confirmation Sunday will be held on Sunday April 30th. 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 for a joint worship service at 8:50am and afterwards for fellowship and celebration including refreshments.

Wednesday, April 19th

Meal: Baked Potato Bar
Meal Crew: Wayne Johnson, Karey Winkel, Charlene Radcliffe
Meal Crew Helpers are Needed!

Notice: Our final Recharge will be held on Wednesday, April 26th.

Act II
All High School students are encouraged to join Pastor Michael for a bible study and small group at 11:20am-11:45am on Thursday mornings during the high school lunch hour in the conference room within the school office. You are invited! Come ready to dig into the scriptures with us as we seek to grow in our faith and become more faithful followers of Jesus Christ. See you soon!

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

Congregational Life event at Apex shooting range.
The Congregational Life committee would like to invite you to Apex Range in Fostoria. We have made arrangements with Apex to hold a private event for First Presbyterian Church Sunday, April 23rd at 6pm. There will be a potluck supper along with instruction and shooting range time. Apex will provide everything we need except the food. Their instructors will give us safety and handling instructions while we eat and help us on the range. They have offered us a reduced price. Cost will be $15 per person plus ammo and targets. Ammo is $7-$20 for 50 rounds depending on caliber and targets are $1 each. Children 14 -18 can participate with a parent present. If you wish to just eat and watch, you are welcome to join us at no cost. (Just bring a dish for the potluck). If you have questions, contact Tony Jennings at tonyjill.jennings@gmail.com. Sign up in the office or on the church website under the events/news tab.

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.

SAVE THE DATE
VBS at First Presbyterian
July 31-August 3, 2017
8:30-11:30am
Preschool(age 4)-6th Grade students

Our sympathies are extended to the family of Julie Fillenwarth who passed away this past week.
Roger Andersen as he goes in for surgery.
Don Monson recovering from surgery in Sioux Falls.
Kathy Huitink undergoing further appointments & tests.
Doug Vodraska & Ivan Kleeve who are friends of Kelly Swancutt undergoing heart surgery and cancer treatment.
John Mayne upcoming surgery for cancer.
Jennifer (Hansen) diagnosed with muscle disease.
Rick Hayes dealing with family tragedies.
Travis Sweissburger dealing with cancer.
Julie going through chemo.
Jim Buetel determining treatment for tumors.
Marilyn Miller recovering from pneumonia at home.
Talia Patton recovering from kidney transplant. 3/14
Beth recovering from kidney surgery.
Cindy Phillips diagnosed with lymphoma.
Laurie Phillips dealing with health issues.
Linda Breuker recovering from cancer surgery.
Jay Anderson regarding transplant list. 2/22
Bart Duncan recovering from stroke and surgery at 9000 US Hwy 89, Lot 24, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Hilary Vicker battling with breast cancer.
Hannah Brumley’s grandparents.
Walt Main recovering from colon surgery. 2/15
Sue battling cancer.
Debbie battling cancer.
Denice (Wiersma) recovering from surgery.
Darla Ubben beginning chemo.
Paul Kamermeyer diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.
Finley Brunsvold going through chemo treatments.

Loved ones are kept on our prayer list for one
month, unless otherwise requested.

Upcoming Meetings:

April 19th

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

April 20th

Men’s Bible Study – 9am
Act II – 11:20-11:45am at Spirit Lake High School
PW Salad Buffet at Lakeshore Center – 6pm

April 21st

Many Voices Choir Concert – 7:30pm

April 23rd

Reformed Worship Service – 8:50am
Coffee and fellowship – 10am
Sunday School – 10:15am
Confirmation – 10:15am
Adult Ed Classes – 10:30am
Reforming Worship Service-11:15am

April 24th

PW Sewing – 9am

April 25th

Weekly Prayer – 9am
Women’s Bible Study – 1:30pm

Reformed Worship Service ~ 8:50am
April 23rd

Organist – Eulyn Riemersma
Liturgist – Kirk Jensen
Ushers – Roger & Karen Lahm, Ruth Ann Kelly & Kelly Swancutt
Greeters – Phyllis Walburg & Bernice Steele
Video Taping – Wes Farmer
Nursery – Erin Radcliffe
Coffee – Jim & Mary Quitno

Reforming Worship Service ~ 11:15am
April 23rd

Praise Team – Jeremiah Clay, Brianna Pratt & Liz Steiner
Nursery – Sarah Dirks
Greeter/Usher – Charlotte Baldwin
Sound – Chris Pratt
Power Point – Brice Pratt

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