Weekly Update

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First Presbyterian Church has volunteered to serve people of the Lakes Area on Thursday, March 8th. Serving time for the meal is 5:30-6:45pm at Okoboji Bible Conference Grounds.
The workers we will need are set-up crew, servers, counters, greeters, table setters, clean up and a parking attendant.

If you are interested in helping, please contact the office at 336-1649 or office@fpcspiritlake.org.

Lenten Bible Study & Soup Supper

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
This Year the Lenten Bible Study will also be accessible on our website and via podcast. For more information check out our website at fpcspiritlake.org/podcast
A sign-up sheet for soup, bread, veggies, and dessert is posted in the narthex.

Dinner: 5pm
Bible Study: will follow (5:30ish)

Again this year, our lilies will have even more meaning. We have decided to add to the cost of each lily and use these proceeds to benefit Discovery House. So while we celebrate the resurrection, we will also be ministering to people less fortunate. The lily alone will be $11.00, but if you choose to give to our Discovery House mission, it will be $15.00. Please call Cheri at the church office at 336-1649 to place your order, and please let us know if this is in memory of, or honoring someone.

Thank You
Thank you to everyone who helped deliver Meals-On-Wheels in the month of February. You make the day of each and every client receiving these meals. The next time we will deliver in 2018 is September. Thank you again for volunteering.
Milt Nolting, MOW Coordinator

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, March 7th

Meal: Chicken & Bisquits
Meal Crew:

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

Parenting & Technology

6th-12th grade parents are invited to join Pastor Michael for his new Recharge class where he is exploring the challenges and opportunities for parenting in our tech-connected world. Class begins at 6:20pm in the “music room” in the Education wing of the church (to the left of the gym door).

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 ???. Snack Providers Needed!

Nursery & Coffee Volunteers Needed!
It is time to make up new schedules for both the 1st & 2^nd Service Nursery and Coffee Time. If you are interested in helping either in the Nursery or with serving coffee and making treats, please let us know by Sunday, March 11th at office@fpcspiritlake.org or 336-1649.

ILCC Spring Musical
~~1940’s Radio Hour~~
The story is about a radio company that is doing its last show before Christmas 1942. That fictitious radio broadcast is to go out to the troops fighting over seas in WWII and of course, the local air waves. ILCC wants to honor our area veterans for this show.
30 tickets have been purchased for the dinner/show for Saturday, March 24^th. Dinner choices are Prime Rib, Chicken & Tilapia. If you are wanting to purchase tickets for March 24th, please contact Wayne Johnson at 339-7464 or email him at wayned_johnson@yahoo.com

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.

Our Daily Bread Devotionals
The March, April, May “Our Daily Bread” devotionals are here and ready for you to pick up.

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

Baby Bottles are due back to the church.

Our sympathies are extended to the family and friends of Keith & April Heitritter on the passing of April’s great uncle, Richard Morris.
Jada Duis recovering from sickness.
Mike & Sue Ewen has family health issues.
Jen Prentice recovering from surgeries.
Barbie, Ruth Ann Kelly’s aunt, recovering from a fall.
Kathryn Hansen recovering from pneumonia, influenza A and the flu.
Mickey Arneson recovering from surgery.
Eldon Haas hospitalized this week.
Jocelyn Kitzinger recovering from elbow surgery.
Samantha Vos recovering from shoulder surgery.
Carol Armstrong recovering at Accura in Milford from knee surgery.
Mandy Roger, niece of Doug Stueven, having health issues.
Cassandra Nielsen recovering from serious illness.
Melody Peyton started cancer treatments in Chicago
Kevin in hospice.
Bob Huls with stage 4 colon cancer.
Lawrence Lupkes recovering from chemo and continued treatment.
Kathy Nygaard starting another round of chemotherapy.
Wilma Clauson recovering at Accura.
India Shippley recovering from a car accident.
Steve Thompson hospitalized with heart issues.
Blake Smith suffering with health issues.
John Knabe’s nephew Dietrich surgery to repair brain bleed.
Gary Eaton suffering with shingles.
Vicki Grems recovering from knee surgery.
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.
Abby, Pauly Eaton’s granddaughter suffering injuries after car accident.
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:

March 7th

Weekly Prayer – 4:45pm
Recharge – 5:30pm
Building & Grounds Comm Mtg – 6pm
High School Youth Group – 6:45pm
Adult Handbell Rehearsal – 7pm
Chancel Choir Rehearsal – 8pm

March 8th

Men’s Bible Study – 9am
Act II at the High School office – 11:20am
PW Coordinating Team Meeting – 3pm
FPC Serves at the Community Table at Okoboji Bible Conference Center

March 11th

Reformed Worship Service – 8:50am
Coffee and fellowship – 10am
Sunday School – 10:15am
Confirmation -10:15am
Adult Ed Classes – 10:30am
Reforming Worship Service – 11:15am
Worship Service at Welcov – 2:45pm

March 12th

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

March 13th

Tues Women’s Bible Study – 1:30pm

Reformed Worship Service ~ 8:50am
March 11th

Pianist – Eulyn Riemersma
Liturgist – Youth
Ushers – Ryan & Erin Davelaar and Brett & Nancy Thacker
Greeters – Joy Albert & Mavis Palmer
Video Taping – Dan Vicker
Soundbooth – Jackie Jenkins, Mike Reekers &
Tom Ditsworth
Nursery – Angie Peterson
Coffee & Treats – Ron Jenkins & Jerry & Dorothy Ingvall

Reforming Worship Service ~ 11:15am
March 11th

Praise Team – Serena Lynch, Annika Stecker
Usher/Greeter – Stecker family
Nursery – Natasha Nelson
Sound & Power Point – Tillotson family

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