First Presbyterian Church

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New Church Directory & Family Portrait Opportunity

Believe it or not, it is time to refresh our church directory once again! The Membership committee invites you to sign up for a photography sitting within one of our two sessions from June 26th-29th and July 14th & 15th and 19th & 20th. Every family that participates will receive one free 8″x10″ picture as well as a free printed church directory. The photo directory is an important tool that helps connect our church family across our two services and also serves as a great point of contact for our newest members. Please signup for your family’s appointment right away. You can either call in your reservation to the church office or complete it online at https://fpcspiritlake.org/directory/

Potential Schedule Change!
All high schoolers are welcome to join us for our weekly Bible study over the book of James. We’ll be meeting in the Fellowship Hall at the church for bagels, muffins, and juice. To try to help find the best time for everyone, we have asked students to tell us which time works best for them. Vote here and tell us which times work best for you!

5th & 6th Grade Arnold’s Park Outing
Next year’s 5th & 6th grade students, join us next Thursday, June 22nd, for an afternoon of fun at Arnold’s Park and an early dinner at Bob’s for just $10 a student! We will gather at the admission gate at Arnold’s Park at 1pm and students can be picked up at Bob’s at 5pm. Parents, students with a season pass to Arnold’s Park can attend the trip with just a $5 registration. Please let us know if you can make it, so that we can have enough passes reserved!

Let’s Go (formerly Children’s Church)
Pre-K through 4th grade students are invited to attend Let’s Go (Children’s Church), an interactive worship experience, following the children’s sermon during both worship services every Sunday through June and July. Adult leaders will lead students in a time of Bible lessons, music, crafts, and games in the Christian Education wing. Once worship is over, students will enjoy a snack time while adults have a time of coffee and fellowship. Regular Sunday School will not meet during the summer and will resume in the early Fall.

NYC Mission Trip Blessing Bags
You have been invited by The Congregational Life Committee of the First Presbyterian Church to sign up for “NYC Mission Trip Blessing Bags”. We are assembling the bags for the high schoolers to take along on their trip and distribute as a part of their ministry there. We are asking for your help in getting the supplies together. Please click on the link below to view the online sign up sheet.
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0E4EA9AC2AA3FB6-nycmission
Thank you!!

Lakeside Picnic

Join us for a “Lakeside Picnic” at Larry & Sharee DenHerder’s home at 2410 Lakeside Ave., Wahpeton on June 25th at 5pm.
Hamburgers, hot dogs, water, ice tea and kool aide will be served. Boat rides will be available at 6pm. Children and adults are welcome to swim off the beach or dock. Children age 10 and under must wear coast guard approved life jackets in the water and on the dock.
Potluck items are requested for the rest of the meal. Sign up is in the narthex or email Cheri. Please RSVP by June 21st.

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

OKOBOJI 200 News
In addition to making donations (and thanks to those who have!) there will be a couple other ways to support the Okoboji 200 cycling fundraiser to fight sex trafficking. We are looking for housing for some of the riders on Friday evening, June 30th. This would include picking up riders from Arnold’s Park on Friday afternoon/evening and, in most cases, transporting to the church on Saturday morning. Details can be worked out, but if you have space and are willing to host a rider(s), please call or email the church office.
Breakfast Help – we will be serving the OK200 riders an omelet breakfast again this year at 9:00am on Saturday, July 1. We have been given a donation to cover groceries, but we will need people to cook, clean and host that morning. We could also use muffins/donuts/rolls/etc. to serve with the omelets. Please call or email if you are willing to furnish some food or to work the breakfast.

712-336-1649 or office@fpcspiritlake.org
Thank You!
Clint

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

FPC is Collecting Freezer Meals
We try to keep freezer meals on hand for families in need, but our collection is getting low. So we are asking for your help in restocking the freezer. Thank you for your continued support in this ministry.

VBS Registration Is Now Open

Click here to sign up today…

  • Bob Glover dealing with severe respiratory issues.
  • Kathy Huitink diagnosed with ALS, praying she is chosen for a test group.
  • Colleen & Josie Bomgaars, Madison & Cameron Pottebaum recovering from a car accident.
  • Paul Scharnberg battling cancer reoccurrence.
  • Amy Webber recovering from asthma.
  • Heidi (Stover) recovering from thyroid surgery.
  • Marcia VanRoekel recovering at home from surgery.
  • Ruth DeJong recovering from infection after hip surgery.
  • Barb Altena’s father recovering after having a stent put in.
  • Toni Ostendorf treated for respiratory issues.
  • Darrell Welch recovering from surgery.
  • Helen Gerth back issues.
  • Beth Primavera recovering from surgery.
  • Audrey Wiersma in Hospice at Hawkeye.
  • Nan Woods with continuing health issues.
  • Lawrence (Gloria Ditsworth’s brother) cancer radiation complete, results in August.
  • Mandi Rodger who is recovering from surgery.
  • Feets Heitritter suffering with brain tumor.
  • Don Monson recovering at Wesley Acres, 3520 Grand Ave., Rm 136, Des Moines, IA 50312 .
  • Doug Vodraska recovering from heart surgery.
  • Ivan Kleeve begins chemo treatment.
  • John Mayne battling cancer.
  • Jennifer Ryker recovering from muscle disease
  • Travis Sweissburger dealing with cancer.
  • Julie going through chemo.
  • Jim Bueltel battling cancer.
  • 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.
  • Hilary Vicker battling with breast cancer.
  • Sue battling cancer.
  • Debbie battling cancer.
  • Denice (Wiersma) recovering from surgery.
  • Darla Ubben beginning chemo.
  • Paul Kamermeyer diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.

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

Upcoming Meetings:

    June 21st

    • No 2nd Service Rehearsal

    June 22nd

    • 5th & 6th Grade Arnolds Park & Bob’s Dogs –

    June 25th

    • Reformed Worship Service – 8:50am
    • Coffee and fellowship – 10am
    • Reforming Worship Service – 11:15am

    June 26th

    • PW Sewing – 9am

    June 27th

    • Weekly Prayer – 9am
    • Bible Study w/Rachelle Gewecke at Rabab’s (formerly Prairie Chick) – 9:30am
    • High School Drive-In Theatre –

    Reformed Worship Service ~ 8:50am
    June 25th

    Organist – Eulyn Riemersma
    Liturgist – Donna Harms
    Ushers – Dennis & Joyce Colton and Marcia & Cassie Eckerman
    Greeters – Jack & Sherryl Jones
    Video Taping – Owen Primavera
    Nursery – Laurie Steinkuehler & Emma Jenness
    Coffee – Jim & Mary Quitno

    Reforming Worship Service ~ 11:15am
    June 25th

    Praise Team – Kari Bruinsma, Brianna Pratt & Marissa Sill
    Nursery – Sarah Dirks
    Power Point – Logan Sill
    Sound – Chris Sill

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