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All newly elected elders and deacons will be ordained/installed on Sunday, January 7th during both of our Worship Services.

Parent Meeting & Mission Trip Registration Deadline
We are excited to announce that our friends from New York City will be coming to Iowa this summer to join us for mission and fellowship! This year we will be collaborating with First Presbyterian Church and Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church (as well as our Iowa partners) and we look forward to our opportunity to serve Christ in our own backyard. The trip will be held from July 12th-16th and the total registration cost is $150. $75 is due by the registration deadline of January 31st and the remaining $75 is due at the end of April. There will be a short informational meeting about this trip during the Sunday School hour (10:15am) in the high school youth room on January 7th. You will find the registration form as well as scholarship information on our church website at fpcspiritlake.org/mission-trip/. Let Pastor Michael know if you have any questions and be sure to register today!

Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 21st, immediately following our Reformed Service. All members are encouraged to attend.

Reforming (2^nd) Service Ushers/Greeters Needed
We are in need of Ushers/Greeters for our 2^nd Service. Responsibilities include distributing bulletins and greeting worshippers at the center sanctuary doors as well as taking a head count of worshippers (including praise and worship team and those in the nursery. A sign-up sheet is located in the narthex. Sign up for one week or whatever works with your schedule.

Rides to Church
The Deacons are willing to provide rides for anyone who needs rides, especially this winter. Contact the church for rides and they will get ahold of the Deacons.

Wednesday, January 10th

Meal: Baked Potato Bar
Meal Crew: Meal Crew Helpers Needed!!

Adult Ed Classes
· Romans — Women’s Bible Study led by Rachelle Gewecke, Begins January 10
· Explore the New Testament with the Great Courses, Begins January 10
· Martin Luther—The man who changed the church – led by Pastor Clint, Begins January 17

HS YOUTH GROUP BEGINS JANUARY 10TH AT 6:45PM

Craft Items Needed at Recharge
Clear glassware needed for Recharge crafts
Containers should be at least 4 inches deep, but deeper is better! Mouth should be at least 6 inches wide, but wider is better! These will be used to make terrariums with succulent plants Need at least 9 containers by January 10, 2018. Need at least 7 containers by January 24, 2018.
Notice: Our 2nd Semester Dues Are Due January 10th….

Sunday School “Snack Providers and Servers”
A sign-up sheet and PEANUT/NUT-FREE SNACK LIST is placed in the library window or you may sign up online. Please take a snack list and sign up for your favorite date!! 5 dozen snacks and 2 large juice (not red please) are needed for Sunday School. If you leave the worship service during the last hymn, you have time to prepare your snacks for serving. This week snacks will be provided by ?? We need more snack providers.

In February our church will deliver meals to community shut-ins. Delivering Meals-On-Wheels takes about 30-45 minutes.
You may sign up for any amount of days. Maybe you prefer one day a week, for instance every Monday, or every day for a week or different days during the month.
Substitutes are available so don’t let the fact that you are going to be gone one time stop you from signing up. You pick up the meals at the hospital kitchen at 11:00am. This usually is done with a partner to make the job fun and faster. Meals are delivered every day of the week except Sunday.
Delivering Meals-On-Wheels to our community shut-ins is a rewarding experience and you will be glad you took part in it.

A calendar is located on an easel in the Narthex for you to sign up on, please include your cell phone number. If you have any questions, please contact Milt Nolting at 336-4336.

Attention Sewers
The children’s and lap quilts are now in the fellowship hall and ready for completion. Please take them home and complete one or as many as you like. These quilts have been given in the past to CAASA, Dickinson County Public Health for the “New Moms” program, Lakes Regional Healthcare for the new babies, Gentiva Hospice and Hilltop Care Center. Please help with this project which provides warmth to many members of our community and beyond.

Ladies….of all ages:
Coffee break time every Thursday morning, 8:30 AM is at Lakes Regional Healthcare Coffee Shop. No agenda, just get together with friends and a little chit chat.
Questions: Call Lori Vicker at 515-249-6684.

Christian Writing Group
A Christian Writers group is meeting on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. The meeting is at the Spirit Lake Public Library from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. You can enter the west door of the library. Our next meeting is December 22. Their web site is
http://www.wewrite.today.

Our sympathies are extended to the family and friends of Paul Ostendorf on the passing of his wife, Toni, this past week.
John Mayne’s cancer treatment a success.
Cindy Voss’ niece had a clear cardiology report.
Seth Voss as he travels to Switzerland.
Betty VanderZwaag having medical issues.
Mike May, Jr. having surgery on Friday.
Margaret Plunkett battling cancer.
Joan Baird moved to Pearl Valley Rehab Center in Estherville.
Heath Huberg battling cancer.
John Williams daughter battling cancer.
Laura Fagen’s mom, Pat, in Hospice Care.
Kolby suffering with chest pains.
Kristen Kuiper recovering from a stroke.
Dave Bartels recovering from breathing difficulties at home.
Keith Moriston recovering from 2nd knee replacement surgery.
Tomy Norman recovering from a shattered hip.
Denice Wiersma battling cancer.
Rod Johnson cancer has returned.
Pauly Eaton diagnosed with cancer.
Lawrence Lupkes’ cancer returned.
Kathy Huitink being treated for pressure sores.
Russ Thomson dealing with medical issues.
A young man recovering from injuries.
Abby, Pauly Eaton’s granddaughter suffering injuries after car accident.
Jen Watts niece, Ellie, as she adapts to her partial prosthetic and therapy.
Kelly Swancutt’s uncle having tests.
Charles Klaassen having tests in Sioux Falls.
Holly Hansen recovering from radiation.
Steve Kwikkel with pancreatic cancer & chemo.
Cindy Phillips clear PET scan, doing chemo maintenance.
Laurie Phillips dealing with medical issues.
Emily Butterworth recovering from surgery.
Karen Clark dealing with medical issues.

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

Upcoming Meetings:

January 3rd

No Weekly Prayer
No High School Youth Group
No Adult Handbell Rehearsal
Chancel Choir Rehearsal – 7pm

January 4th

No Men’s Bible Study
No Act II at the High School office
PW Coordinating Team Mtg – 5pm

January 7th

Reformed Worship Service – 8:50am
Coffee and fellowship – 10am
Congregational Life Comm Mtg – 10am
Sunday School – 10:15am
Mission Trip Parent Mtg – 10:15am
No Confirmation
No Adult Ed Classes
Reforming Worship Service – 11:15am

January 8th

PW Sewing – 9am

January 9th

No Tues Women’s Bible Study
Building & Grounds Comm Mtg – 6:30pm

Reformed Worship Service ~ 8:50am
January 7th

Pianist – Rachelle Gewecke
Liturgist – Erin Davelaar
Ushers – Edna VanderWolde, Jan Bowles & Leo Kofoot
Greeters – Jim & Jen Watts
Video Taping – MIlt Nolting
Soundbooth – Jackie Jenkins, Mike Reekers & Pat Butler
Nursery – Angie Peterson
Coffee – Jerry & Dorothy Ingvall

Reforming Worship Service ~ 11:15am
January 7th

Praise Team – Kari Bruinsma, Meghan Humphrey, Brianna Pratt
Usher/Greeter – Bernie VanRoekel
Nursery – Stacy Howard

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