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High School Game Night & Last Youth Group!
Join us for our end of year game night and last high school youth group May 3rd from 6:30pm-8:00pm for a night of fun and games as we celebrate another great year together! Not only will we have a ton of fun but we will talk about the awesome summer events that we will be having this year!
Pictures of Mom
On Sunday, May 14th, 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. Celebration of Life
A Celebration of Life Service for Marian Tadlock will be held on Saturday, March 6th at 11am here at First Presbyterian Church.

Birthday Celebration
Please join us in Fellowship Hall during Coffee Time this Sunday, May 7th for an 89th Birthday Celebration for Bev Butler. Happy Birthday Bev!!!

Wedding Invitation
The Lovealls would like to invite our friends and family at First Presbyterian to celebrate with us at Bailey Loveall's wedding Friday, June 2nd – 3:00pm
At the church.
Cupcake reception to follow in Fellowship Hall Please RSVP at https://fpcspiritlake.org/bailey-loveall-wedding/ Or call the office and let Cheri or Clint know at 336-1649. If you have already responded, thank you and you do not need to do so again.
Bailey was 6 when we moved to Spirit Lake and though she remembers Texas fondly, this is her home and you all are her church family. It may be crowded, but we would gladly have any of you that can make it join us at her wedding.

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!

Upcoming Graduation Parties
Everyone is invited to join us at...

Katelyn Brockmeyer
Sunday, May 7th
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71, Okoboji
Pomerantz Hall

Kailee Jenness
Sunday, May 14th
3:00-6:00pm
3002 Pinewood Drive, Spirit Lake

Breanna Cother
Friday, May 19th
4:30 to 7:00pm
First Presbyterian Church
Fellowship Hall

Blake Tillotson
Saturday, May 20th
11 AM - 2 PM
First Presbyterian Church
Fellowship Hall

Graduate Recognition Rescheduled
Graduate recognition will be held on May 14th in both services. Please be sure to join us during whichever service you attend most often so that we can celebrate your achievement with you. Make certain to join us for the reception and goodies between services so that the congregation can greet you!
The Baby/Lap Quilts are ready to be finished. They are located in the chest of drawers in fellowship hall.

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.



Okoboji 200 Bike Ride
I'll be doing the Okoboji 200 again this year on June 30th to raise money to fight sex trafficking and human slavery in Iowa and the world. Any donations are appreciated.

We will also be hosting some of the riders on June 30 and serving breakfast on July 1st. More details to come, but you can contact the office to volunteer or for more information.

https://www.crowdrise.com/clint-loveall---OK200-2017

Clint
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 Mark & Karen Byers on the passing of Karen's uncle, Wayne Frerichs, this past week.
  • Mandi Rodger who will be having surgery.
  • Roger Andersen recovering from surgery.
  • Feets Heitritter suffering with brain tumor.
  • Don Monson recovering at Avera McKennan.
  • 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 Ryker beginning to recover from 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:
    May 3rd
    • High School Youth Group Game Night - 6:30pm
    • Adult Handbell practice - 7pm
    • 2nd Service Rehearsal - 7:15pm
    • Chancel Choir practice - 8pm
    May 4th
    • Men's Bible Study - 9am
    • Act II - 11:20-11:45am at Spirit Lake High School
    • PW Coordinating Team Mtg - 5pm
    May 7th
    • Reformed Worship Service - 8:50am
    • Coffee and fellowship - 10am
    • Final Sunday School - 10:15am
    • Final Adult Ed Classes - 10:30am
    • Reforming Worship Service - 11:15am
    • Worship Service at Welcov - 2:45pm
    • ILCC Handbell Choir Concert - 7pm
    May 8th
    • PW Sewing - 9am
    • Worship Comm Mtg - 5:30pm
    • Deacons Meeting - 6:30pm
    May 9th
    • Weekly Prayer - 9am
    • Women's Bible Study - 1:30pm





    Reformed Worship Service ~ 8:50am
    May 7th Organist - Charlene Radcliffe Liturgist - Norlan Top
    Ushers - Doug & Jean Kies and Wayne & Kathleen Johnson
    Video Taping -Milt Nolting
    Nursery - Lisa Kraus
    Coffee - Jim & Mary Quitno
    Reforming Worship Service ~ 11:15am
    May 7th
    Praise Team - Jeremiah Clay, Meghan Humphrey & Liz Steiner
    Nursery- Lindsay VanderWolde
    Power Point -
    Blake Tillotson
    Sound - Craig Tillotson Read Your Newsletter Here

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    High School Game Night & Last Youth Group!
    Join us for our end of year game night and last high school youth group May 3rd from 6:30pm-8:00pm for a night of fun and games as we celebrate another great year together! Not only will we have a ton of fun but we will talk about the awesome summer events that we will be having this year!

    Pictures of Mom
    On Sunday, May 14th, 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.

    Celebration of Life
    A Celebration of Life Service for Marian Tadlock will be held on Saturday, March 6th at 11am here at First Presbyterian Church.

    Birthday Celebration
    Please join us in Fellowship Hall during Coffee Time this Sunday, May 7th for an 89th Birthday Celebration for Bev Butler. Happy Birthday Bev!!!

    Wedding Invitation
    The Lovealls would like to invite our friends and family at First Presbyterian to celebrate with us at

    Bailey Loveall’s wedding

    Friday, June 2nd – 3:00pm
    At the church.

    Cupcake reception to follow in Fellowship Hall
    Please RSVP at https://fpcspiritlake.org/bailey-loveall-wedding/ Or call the office and let Cheri or Clint know at 336-1649. If you have already responded, thank you and you do not need to do so again.
    Bailey was 6 when we moved to Spirit Lake and though she remembers Texas fondly, this is her home and you all are her church family. It may be crowded, but we would gladly have any of you that can make it join us at her wedding.

    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!

    Upcoming Graduation Parties
    Everyone is invited to join us at…

    Katelyn Brockmeyer
    Sunday, May 7th
    1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Pearson Lakes Art Center
    2201 Highway 71, Okoboji
    Pomerantz Hall

    Kailee Jenness
    Sunday, May 14th
    3:00-6:00pm
    3002 Pinewood Drive, Spirit Lake

    Breanna Cother
    Friday, May 19th
    4:30 to 7:00pm
    First Presbyterian Church
    Fellowship Hall

    Blake Tillotson
    Saturday, May 20th
    11 AM – 2 PM
    First Presbyterian Church
    Fellowship Hall

    Graduate Recognition Rescheduled
    Graduate recognition will be held on May 14th in both services. Please be sure to join us during whichever service you attend most often so that we can celebrate your achievement with you. Make certain to join us for the reception and goodies between services so that the congregation can greet you!

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

    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.

    Okoboji 200 Bike Ride
    I’ll be doing the Okoboji 200 again this year on June 30th to raise money to fight sex trafficking and human slavery in Iowa and the world. Any donations are appreciated.

    We will also be hosting some of the riders on June 30 and serving breakfast on July 1st. More details to come, but you can contact the office to volunteer or for more information.

    https://www.crowdrise.com/clint-loveall—OK200-2017

    Clint

    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 Mark & Karen Byers on the passing of Karen’s uncle, Wayne Frerichs, this past week.
    • Mandi Rodger who will be having surgery.
    • Roger Andersen recovering from surgery.
    • Feets Heitritter suffering with brain tumor.
    • Don Monson recovering at Avera McKennan.
    • 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 Ryker beginning to recover from 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:

      May 3rd

      • High School Youth Group Game Night – 6:30pm
      • Adult Handbell practice – 7pm
      • 2nd Service Rehearsal – 7:15pm
      • Chancel Choir practice – 8pm

      May 4th

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

      May 7th

      • Reformed Worship Service – 8:50am
      • Coffee and fellowship – 10am
      • Final Sunday School – 10:15am
      • Final Adult Ed Classes – 10:30am
      • Reforming Worship Service – 11:15am
      • Worship Service at Welcov – 2:45pm
      • ILCC Handbell Choir Concert – 7pm

      May 8th

      • PW Sewing – 9am
      • Worship Comm Mtg – 5:30pm
      • Deacons Meeting – 6:30pm

      May 9th

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

      Reformed Worship Service ~ 8:50am
      May 7th

      Organist – Charlene Radcliffe
      Liturgist – Norlan Top
      Ushers – Doug & Jean Kies and Wayne & Kathleen Johnson
      Video Taping -Milt Nolting
      Nursery – Lisa Kraus
      Coffee – Jim & Mary Quitno

      Reforming Worship Service ~ 11:15am
      May 7th

      Praise Team – Jeremiah Clay, Meghan Humphrey & Liz Steiner
      Nursery- Lindsay VanderWolde
      Power Point –
      Blake Tillotson
      Sound – Craig Tillotson

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