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Scavenger Hunt with Hope Reformed Church High School students, don't miss out on our end of the year photo scavenger hunt. This year, we are going to partner with Hope Reformed Church in Spencer, IA for an amazing time of fun and fellowship. Be at First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake by 6:30pm on May 10th for an incredible night! Bring your phone and a friend.
Parents, we are still in need of chaperones for this event from 6:30-8:30pm and to help drive a group of students. Graduate Recognition
Congratulations to David Allen, Katelyn Brockmeyer, Hannah Brumley, Josie Byers, Breanna Cother, Alison Duncan, Josie Fagen, Travis Goetsch, Tyler Goetsch, Carly Hassel, Kailee Jenness, Olivia Lopez, Emily Parks, Paige Pearson, Sierra Petersen, Jac Radcliffe, Maddie Richter, Marissa Sill, Blake Tillotson, Brayden Townsend, Brock Tvedte, Dakota VanderWilt, Dillon VanderWilt, Andi Wahl on their upcoming graduation.
We will be honoring them Sunday, May 14th at each of our Worship Services, and a reception will be held during Coffee and Fellowship Time. Pictures of Mom 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.




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.

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

Marissa Sill
Saturday, May 13th
1:00-4:00 pm at our home
2203 27th St, Spirit Lake

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

Hannah Brumley
Sunday May 21, 2017
3-6pm at our home
3706 Keystone Circle, Spirit Lake

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



Military Pictures
All Military personnel, past and present, will be honored on Sunday, May 29th during a slide show presentation.
Please bring in or email your photos to office@fpcspiritlake.org.

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

Thanks, Clint
  • Our sympathies are extended to the family of Rick & Sherri Reinking on the passing of Rick's mom this past week.
  • Audrey Wiersma hospitalized in Sioux Falls with health issues.
  • Maryl Glasnapp recovering from surgery.
  • Lawrence (Gloria Ditsworth's brother) cancer has returned.
  • Mandi Rodger who will be having surgery.
  • Roger Andersen recovering from surgery.
  • Feets Heitritter suffering with brain tumor.
  • Don Monson recovering at Wesley Acres, 3520 Grand Ave., Rm 136, Des Moines, IA 50312 .
  • Kathy Huitink undergoing further appointments & tests.
  • Doug Vodraska recovering from heart surgery.
  • Ivan Kleeve begins chemo treatment.
  • John Mayne upcoming surgery for cancer.
  • Jennifer Ryker recovering from muscle disease.
  • Rick Hayes dealing with family tragedies.
  • Travis Sweissburger dealing with cancer.
  • Julie going through chemo.
  • Jim Buetel determining treatment for tumors.
  • Talia Patton recovering from kidney transplant. 3/14
  • Cindy Phillips diagnosed with lymphoma.
  • Laurie Phillips dealing with health issues.
  • Jay Anderson regarding transplant list. 2/22
  • Bart Duncan recovering from stroke and surgery.
  • 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 10th
    • Mission Committee Meeting - 6pm
    • High School Scavenger Hunt - 6:30pm
    • Adult Handbell practice - 7pm
    • 2nd Service Rehearsal - 7:15pm
    • Chancel Choir practice - 8pm
    May 11th
    • Men's Bible Study - 9am
    • FPC Ladies Bible Study
    May 14th
    Graduate Recognition
    • Reformed Worship Service - 8:50am
    • Graduate Reception - 10am
    • Reforming Worship Service - 11:15am
    May 15th
    • PW Sewing - 9am
    • Stewardship Committee Meeting - 5:15pm
    May 16th
    • Weekly Prayer - 9am
    • Women's Bible Study - 1:30pm
    • Session Meeting - 7pm





    Reformed Worship Service ~ 8:50am
    May 14th Organist - Eulyn Riemersma Liturgist - Jan Bolluyt
    Ushers - Wayne & Kathleen Johnson and Steve & Jan Richards
    Greeters - Norm Meinking & JoAnn Asa
    Video Taping - Keith Brockmeyer
    Nursery - Kelly Stecker
    Coffee - Ray Miller & Carol Armstrong
    Reforming Worship Service ~ 11:15am
    May 14th Praise Team - Kari Bruinsma, Jeremiah Clay, Pressley Cochran-Bray & Marissa Sill
    Nursery- Dana Bolluyt
    Power Point - Logan Sill
    Sound - Chris Sill Read Your Newsletter Here

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    Scavenger Hunt with Hope Reformed Church

    High School students, don’t miss out on our end of the year photo scavenger hunt. This year, we are going to partner with Hope Reformed Church in Spencer, IA for an amazing time of fun and fellowship. Be at First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake by 6:30pm on May 10th for an incredible night! Bring your phone and a friend.
    Parents, we are still in need of chaperones for this event from 6:30-8:30pm and to help drive a group of students.

    Graduate Recognition
    Congratulations to David Allen, Katelyn Brockmeyer, Hannah Brumley, Josie Byers, Breanna Cother, Alison Duncan, Josie Fagen, Travis Goetsch, Tyler Goetsch, Carly Hassel, Kailee Jenness, Olivia Lopez, Emily Parks, Paige Pearson, Sierra Petersen, Jac Radcliffe, Maddie Richter, Marissa Sill, Blake Tillotson, Brayden Townsend, Brock Tvedte, Dakota VanderWilt, Dillon VanderWilt, Andi Wahl on their upcoming graduation.
    We will be honoring them Sunday, May 14th at each of our Worship Services, and a reception will be held during Coffee and Fellowship Time.

    Pictures of Mom

    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.

    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.

    Upcoming Graduation Parties
    Everyone is invited to join us at…

    Marissa Sill
    Saturday, May 13th
    1:00-4:00 pm at our home
    2203 27th St, Spirit Lake

    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

    Hannah Brumley
    Sunday May 21, 2017
    3-6pm at our home
    3706 Keystone Circle, Spirit Lake

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

    Military Pictures
    All Military personnel, past and present, will be honored on Sunday, May 29th during a slide show presentation.
    Please bring in or email your photos to office@fpcspiritlake.org.

    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

    Thanks, Clint

    • Our sympathies are extended to the family of Rick & Sherri Reinking on the passing of Rick’s mom this past week.
    • Audrey Wiersma hospitalized in Sioux Falls with health issues.
    • Maryl Glasnapp recovering from surgery.
    • Lawrence (Gloria Ditsworth’s brother) cancer has returned.
    • Mandi Rodger who will be having surgery.
    • Roger Andersen recovering from surgery.
    • Feets Heitritter suffering with brain tumor.
    • Don Monson recovering at Wesley Acres, 3520 Grand Ave., Rm 136, Des Moines, IA 50312 .
    • Kathy Huitink undergoing further appointments & tests.
    • Doug Vodraska recovering from heart surgery.
    • Ivan Kleeve begins chemo treatment.
    • John Mayne upcoming surgery for cancer.
    • Jennifer Ryker recovering from muscle disease.
    • Rick Hayes dealing with family tragedies.
    • Travis Sweissburger dealing with cancer.
    • Julie going through chemo.
    • Jim Buetel determining treatment for tumors.
    • Talia Patton recovering from kidney transplant. 3/14
    • Cindy Phillips diagnosed with lymphoma.
    • Laurie Phillips dealing with health issues.
    • Jay Anderson regarding transplant list. 2/22
    • Bart Duncan recovering from stroke and surgery.
    • 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 10th

      • Mission Committee Meeting – 6pm
      • High School Scavenger Hunt – 6:30pm
      • Adult Handbell practice – 7pm
      • 2nd Service Rehearsal – 7:15pm
      • Chancel Choir practice – 8pm

      May 11th

      • Men’s Bible Study – 9am
      • FPC Ladies Bible Study

      May 14th
      Graduate Recognition

      • Reformed Worship Service – 8:50am
      • Graduate Reception – 10am
      • Reforming Worship Service – 11:15am

      May 15th

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

      May 16th

      • Weekly Prayer – 9am
      • Women’s Bible Study – 1:30pm
      • Session Meeting – 7pm

      Reformed Worship Service ~ 8:50am
      May 14th

      Organist – Eulyn Riemersma
      Liturgist – Jan Bolluyt
      Ushers – Wayne & Kathleen Johnson and Steve & Jan Richards
      Greeters – Norm Meinking & JoAnn Asa
      Video Taping – Keith Brockmeyer
      Nursery – Kelly Stecker
      Coffee – Ray Miller & Carol Armstrong

      Reforming Worship Service ~ 11:15am
      May 14th

      Praise Team – Kari Bruinsma, Jeremiah Clay, Pressley Cochran-Bray & Marissa Sill
      Nursery- Dana Bolluyt
      Power Point – Logan Sill
      Sound – Chris Sill

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