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Valentine Dinner
You are invited to the annual Valentine’s Dinner held at the First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake on Saturday, February 10^th at 5:30pm. The Valentine’s Dinner is hosted by the youth and families of First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake and Lake Park as an opportunity to enjoy excellent food and fellowship and all the proceeds benefit their joint summer youth mission trip with the churches in New York City. Childcare is provided and tickets are $15 per person or $30 per couple. Tickets can be purchased in the church office at FPC in Spirit Lake or can be reserved at 336-1649 from now until the event.

Bowling Family Fun Night
Please join us for a fun night of bowling & pizza on Sunday, February 11th. After bowling, we’ll head over to Godfathers for pizza. Join us for any or all of the event!
Date: Sunday, February 11th
Who: Everyone!!
Bowling: Corner Lanes @ 4 PM, cost is $4 and includes your shoe rental
Supper: Godfather’s @ 5:30 PM
RSVP not necessary but appreciated by February 5^th, if you want to let either Judy Jensen judesjensen@yahoo.com or Megan Donnenwerth megandwerth@gmail.com know if you plan to attend.

Mission Trip
2018 Mission Trip information
July 12th-16^th
$75 Deposit by February 11th
$75 Due by April 30^th
Registration Deadline February 11^th, go to https://fpcspiritlake.org/mission-trip/ to complete the online registration forms.

Cosmic Tubing
7th-12th grades, you are invited to join us for cosmic tubing in Sioux City, IA on Friday, February 16th. We will leave from the church at 5:00pm and tube from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Cosmic tubing includes multi-colored lights, music, a “carpet lift” to carry you back up the hill, and the tube is even included! RSVPs are required by February 11th and the registration cost is $15 per student. Please register at https://fpcspiritlake.org/news/

Lenten Bible Study & Soup Supper
Feb 18 – It all starts with Jesus – wrong ideas about Christ
Feb 25 – Divine Math – wrong ideas about the Trinity and the nature of Christ
Mar 4 – Following Jesus – Wrong ideas about discipleship, faith and forgiveness
Mar 11 – The choices we make – Wrong ideas about freedom and free-will
Mar 18 – Exceedingly blessed – wrong ideas about wealth and prosperity
Mar 25 – Everything is Awesome – wrong ideas about truth and tolerance
A sign-up sheet for soup, bread, veggies, and dessert is posted in the narthex.

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, February 7th

Meal: Potatoes & Ham
Meal Crew: Jane Loveall, Wayne Johnson, Marcia Eckerman

Meal Crew Helpers are Needed!

Adult Ed Classes

Romans — Women’s Bible Study led by Rachelle Gewecke
Explore the New Testament with the Great Courses
Martin Luther—The man who changed the church – led by Pastor Clint
Parenting & Technology – led by Pastor Michael

Notice: Our 2nd Semester Dues Are Due

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 the Gewecke family. Next week’s snacks will be provided by ???.

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 Accura 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.

Baby Bottle Campaign

First Presbyterian Church is participating in a Baby Bottle Campaign to benefit the Cherish Center. Baby bottles are available for you to pick up and fill with your loose change or any other way you would like to help.

In 2012, Pizza Ranch partnered with the Tesfa Foundation to support three schools located in the coffee growing region of Ethiopia. The schools, operated by the Tesfa Foundation, bring education to nearly 700 students who would not otherwise have access to early childhood and primary school education.
If you are interested in purchasing coffee to help support children’s education, please contact the office at 336-1649 or office@fpcspiritlake.org

Our sympathies are extended to the family of Gene & Renae Rosenberg on the passing of Renae’s dad, Jay Ackerman, this past week.
Bob Huls, Jen Watts Dad, diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer.
Lawrence Lupkes having a bone scan.
Kathy Nygaard starting chemotherapy.
Wilma Clauson recovering at Accura.
Marvella VanKlompenburg recovering from knee surgery.
Carla Radcliffe recovering from emergency appendectomy.
India Shippley recovering from a car accident.
Steve Thompson hospitalized with heart issues.
Blake Smith suffering with health issues.
Christy Miller suffering with influenza.
John Knabe’s nephew Dietrich surgery to repair brain bleed.
Dave Butterworth traveling to Singapore for a prayer convention.
Gary Eaton suffering with shingles.
Jared Lewis recovering from leg surgery.
Vicki Grems recovering from knee surgery.
Ruth Nolting recovering from ankle surgery.
Betty VanderZwaag having medical issues.
Mike May, Jr. surgery and follow up tests were successful.
Margaret Plunkett battling cancer.
Joan Baird recovering at Pearl Valley Rehab Center in Estherville.
Heath Huberg battling cancer.
Reba Williams 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.
Tomy Norman recovering from a shattered hip.
Denice Wiersma battling cancer.
Rod Johnson’s cancer has returned.
Pauly Eaton diagnosed with cancer.
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:

February 7th

Weekly Prayer – 4:45pm
Recharge – 5:30pm
High School Youth Group Dinner – 6:45pm
Adult Handbell Rehearsal – 7pm
Chancel Choir Rehearsal – 8pm

February 8th

Men’s Bible Study – 9am
Act II at the High School office – 11:20am
No Thursday Women’s Bible/Circle Meeting

February 10th

Valentine Dinner – 5:30pm Seating – 5:15pm

February 11th

Reformed Worship Service – 8:50am
Coffee and fellowship – 10am
Congregational Life Comm Mtg – 10am
Sunday School – 10:15am
Confirmation -10:15am
Adult Ed Classes – 10:30am
Reforming Worship Service – 11:15am
Worship Service at Accura – 2pm
Family Bowling & Pizza – 4pm

February 12th

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

February 13th

Tues Women’s Bible Study – 1:30pm

Reformed Worship Service ~ 8:50am
February 11th

Organist – Charlene Radcliffe
Liturgist – Youth Sunday
Ushers – Jay Anderson family
Greeters – Vernice Wahl
Video Taping – Milt Nolting
Soundbooth – Jackie Jenkins, Mike Reekers &
Pat Butler
Nursery – Megan Donnenwerth
Coffee – Keith & Beryl Marra

Reforming Worship Service ~ 11:15am
February 11th

Praise Team – Brianna Pratt, Adrie Stecker & Liz Steiner
Usher/Greeter – Josh, Dana, Lucas & Leah Bolluyt
Nursery – Sarah Dirks
Sound & Power Point – Chris & Brice Pratt

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