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The Gospels; a comparative look

Beginning April 11, join us for a 3 week look at Matthew, Mark, Luke and John to explore what is the same and what is different about the 4 books we call the Gospels. This class will be a basic overview of the highlights and particulars of each Gospel and a look at how each one adds it’s unique perspective and voice to the overall story of Jesus. Class will be available Wednesday and Sunday. Taught by Pastor Clint

Thank You
Dear First Presbyterian Church,
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Baby Bottle Campaign for Cherish Center and Cherish House! Your church raised $1,151.48.
Cherish Center

Join us in Sharing “Acts of Kindness”

We want to encourage church members to sacrifice a few dollars or a few minutes to perform an act of kindness for someone else and show them God’s love through that act. It can be as simple as buying a flower for a friend, paying for the next person in line at the drive through, or helping an elderly person scoop snow. Whatever it is, we want to know about it! We will set up a poster board with a mason jar drawn on it and cut out shapes to “fill up” the mason jar. Church members can write out their acts of kindness and place it on the jar. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can do so. Our goal is to fill it up with “Acts of Kindness.”

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.

Wednesday, April 11th

Meal: Sloppy Joes
Meal Crew: Marcia Eckerman

Adult Ed Classes

Romans — Women’s Bible Study led by Rachelle Gewecke
Explore the New Testament with the Great Courses
The Gospels; a comparative look – led by Pastor Clint

2018 Student Internship
We are excited to announce that we intend to offer another paid internship opportunity within our youth and family ministries this summer. This year’s internship will be held in partnership with the Lakeshore Center who will also be providing the intern’s housing and food for the entire internship. We would love for you to share this opportunity with any undergraduate or graduate student who you think might be interested. More information can be found on our website, including the application, at fpcspiritlake.org/internship/.

Couples Boundary Waters Trip
We are thrilled to invite married couples to consider participating in a 5-6 day canoe trip into the Boundary Waters this summer. The trip will provide the quiet, space, and freedom to reconnect with each other as well as fellowship with other couples in our congregation. The tentative start dates for the trip are either July 23rd or 24th. If you are interested in participating or have questions of any kind feel free to contact either Doug Stueven, John Knabe, or the church office.

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.

CHERISH CENTER ONE-IN-HEART BANQUET

Our sympathies are extended to the family and friends of Del Wiersma on the passing of Del’s wife, Audrey, this past week. Audrey’s memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 12th at 11am.
Our sympathies are extended to the family of Milt & Ruth Nolting on the passing of Milt’s brother, Roger, this past week.
LaVonne Jensen who is in ICU.
Cory Krieger is battling cancer.
Todd Schuelka having surgery at Mayo Clinic on Tuesday.
John has breathing and health issues.
Shannon Siefker recovering from hip surgery.
Kathy Huitink beginning new infusion procedure.
Kathy Nygaard continued chemo treatments.
Jan Lange stage 1 breast cancer.
Randy Cauthren kidney transplant needed.
Jen Prentice recovering from surgeries.
Kathryn Hansen recovering from pneumonia, influenza A and the flu.
Mickey Arneson recovering from surgery.
Eldon Haas recovering at home.
Jocelyn Kitzinger recovering from elbow surgery.
Carol Armstrong recovering at home.
Mandy Roger, niece of Doug Stueven, having health issues.
Melody Peyton started cancer treatments in Chicago
Kevin in hospice.
Bob Huls with stage 4 colon cancer.

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

Upcoming Meetings:

April 11th

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

April 12th

Men’s Bible Study – 9am
Act II at the High School office – 11:20am
Ladies Bible Study – 1:30pm

April 15th

Reformed Worship Service – 8:50am
Coffee and fellowship – 10am
Sunday School – 10:15am
Adult Ed Classes – 10:30am
Reforming Worship Service – 11:15am

April 16th

PW Sewing – 9am
Stewardship Committee Mtg – 5:15pm

April 17th

Tues Women’s Bible Study – 1:30pm
Session Meeting – 7pm

Reformed Worship Service ~ 8:50am
April 15th

Organist – Phyllis Attema
Liturgist – Bob Peterson
Ushers – Roger & Karen Lahm and Doug & Jean Kies
Greeters – Kieth Tadlock & Marvin Stockdale
Video Taping – Dan Vicker
Soundbooth – Jackie Jenkins, Mike Reekers &
Tom Ditsworth
Nursery – Laurie Steinkuehler
Coffee & Treats – Ron Jenkins & Jim & Mary Quitno

Reforming Worship Service ~ 11:15am
April 15th

Praise Team – Pressley Cochran-Bray, Annika Stecker & Liz Steiner
Nursery – Sarah Dirks
Power Point – Brice Pratt
Sound – Chris Pratt

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