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Lent Preaching Series: Failings of the Faithful
Þ April 9—Peter
Þ April 13—Judas
Þ April 14—Elijah
Þ April 16—Jesus
The Sunday Sermons will be followed each Wednesday Night at Recharge with a class taught by Pastor Clint.

Lenten Bible Study
This year on the Sundays in Lent we will be looking at some of the most significant barriers to faithful discipleship we encounter as American Christians, and looking for guidance in the Parables of Jesus. Each week will highlight a particular struggle and one of Jesus’ stories that addresses it. We hope you can join us for great meals, warm fellowship, and thoughtful discussions each Sunday afternoon.
¨ April 9 – Blessedly Broken – why is it so hard to admit we need help? – The Parable of the Foolish Builder
Dinner ~ 4:30pm Bible Study ~ 5:15-6:00pm

Thank You
Thank you so much for all your care and concern during my recent illness. We so much appreciate prayers, cards, visits and food. What a great and caring congregation this is. Ray & Marilyn Miller

Easter Lilies
Again this year, our lilies will have even more meaning. We have decided to add to the cost of each lily and use these proceeds to benefit our Youth Mission Trip to NYC. So while we celebrate the resurrection, we will also be ministering to our High School kids. The lily alone will be $11.00, but if you choose to help the kids go to NYC it will be $15.00. Please call Cheri at the church office at 336-1649 to place your order, and please let us know if this is in memory of, or honoring someone.

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.

Wednesday, April 5th

Meal: Tater-tot Casserole
Meal Crew: Wayne Johnson, Doug Kies & Sherryl Jones
Meal Crew Helpers are Needed!

Notice: 2nd Semester dues are due.
Craft Item Needed: empty wrapping paper tubes

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.

Sunday School Children Participating Palm Sunday
On Palm Sunday, April 9, the Sunday School children will join the adult choir for a special anthem at the Reformed (9:00 a.m.) worship service. Children ages 3 years through 5^th grade are encouraged to come to sing “Palm Sunday Hosanna” the song that we have been rehearsing.

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.

Holy Week Schedule
Maundy Thursday Service ~ April 13th, 7pm
Good Friday Service ~ April 14th, 7pm
Easter Sunday Services ~ April 16th, 8:50am & 11:15am

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.

Spirit Lake Music Boosters Annual Omelet Brunch
Sunday, April 9, 9am-1pm
High School Multipurpose Room
Cost: $8.00
Includes a made to order omelet, cinnamon roll and drink. Proceeds help music students earn money for musical education opportunities.

Happy belated birthday to Miss Jackie Jenkins….

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

2nd Annual American Legion Baseball Fish Fry
Friday, April 7th
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Spirit Lake
5-8pm

Women’s Bible Study…beginning Thursday, April 13th

Our sympathies are extended to the family of Kieth Tadlock and Bob & Lynn Peterson on the passing of Kieth’s wife and Lynn’s mom, Marian.
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.
Don Monson recovering at Hawkeye.
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.
Kathy Huitink recovering from tests and treatment at Mayo.
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 5th

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

April 6th

Men’s Bible Study – 9am
Act II – 11:20-11:45am at Spirit Lake High School
PW Coordinating Team Mtg – 5pm

April 9th

Reformed Worship Service – 8:50am
Coffee and fellowship – 10am
Sunday School – 10:15am
Confirmation – 10:15am
Adult Education – 10:30am
Reforming Worship Service-11:15am
Lenten Bible Study – 4:30pm

April 10th

PW Sewing – 9am
Deacons Meeting – 6:30pm

April 11th

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

Reformed Worship Service ~ 8:50am
April 9th

Pianist – Rachelle Gewecke
Liturgist – Youth
Ushers – Roger & Karen Lahm, Ruth Ann Kelly & Kelly Swancutt
Greeters – Phyllis Walburg & Bernice Steele
Video Taping – Keith Brockmeyer
Nursery – Amy Profit
Coffee -Ray Miller & Carol Armstrong

Reforming Worship Service ~ 11:15am
April 9th

Praise Team – Jeremiah Clay, Pressley Cochran-Bray, Marissa Sill
Nursery – Kari Bruinsma
Greeter/Usher – Charlotte Baldwin
Sound – Craig Tillotson
Power Point – Blake Tillotson

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