Weekly Update

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Youth Mission Trip
The Youth Mission Trip participants will be serving the St. Francis House of Sioux Falls, SD on their upcoming mission trip. The Congregational Life is gathering items to donate for the physical needs of their residents.
The St. Francis House’s mission statement: Moving people from homelessness to hope.
Items needed:

Basketball shorts (any size)
Med-Large T-shirts
Socks (any size)
Underwear (any size)
Sports Bras (any size)
Foot powder
Backpacks
Light bulbs
Batteries
Sharpie Markers
Postage stamps
Post it notes
Scotch tape
Sugar
Coffee Creamer
Feminine hygiene products

Thanks for considering donating to this ministry. We can touch this ministry not only by having our youth serve them in person, but also assisting in their physical needs. You may bring donations to the wagon and/or boxes in the Narthex. Please have donations to the church by Thursday, July 12th.

Donations needed for VBS!!!
Hello! As we prepare for a fun, white-water rafting themed VBS week, we are looking for 10-12 fir trees to be loaned for decorations (the kids will not be playing with or using these trees, they are just for looks). If you have a tree or several you would be willing to let us use for the week of July 30th-August 2nd, please let the office know or you can email Rachelle Gewecke at rachelle.gewecke@gmail.com. Thank you!

Volunteers Needed for VBS!

Calling all volunteers! We are excited for our VBS week coming up, and we need many hands to make this a fun-filled week for the kids of the community. Please consider volunteering your time during the week of July 30th-August 2nd from 8:30-11:30am. You can call the church office or use the link below to sign up for volunteering. We look forward to seeing you at VBS!

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C044DADAF22A3F58-vbsvolunteers

VBS 2018 Registration is Open!
VBS will be held July 30th-August 2nd from 8:30-11:30am. Visit fpcspiritlake.org/vbs to register your Pre-K through 6th grader for our week of Rolling River Rampage fun! Kids will be assigned to classes based on the grade they have completed. Cost is $5 per child up to $20 per family and includes a free music CD. Early registration is appreciated to help us assign the appropriate number of shepherds for each class. We can’t wait to see you!

July 16th—Valley Fair Trip
(7th-12th Grades)
On the final day of the mission trip, students in 7th-12th grades are invited to join us for a day of fun and fellowship at Valley Fair in Shakopee, MN. Don’t miss out on this day filled with tons of fun on the roller coasters and waterpark! Those attending the mission trip are already registered for this fun day. Any other 7^th-12^th grade students (and their friends) are welcome to register for this event separately. There is no cost for your transportation or admission to the park. For more information and to register, go to our website fpcspiritlake.org/register. All registrations are due by July 11th.

Mission Trip Game: Bigger or Better?
On Saturday July 14th, the Mission Trip students will be playing a group team building game called “Bigger and Better.” In this game students start with a small item (paper clip, pencil, etc) and try to trade up for “bigger and better” items. If a group of students knock on your door and asks to trade for something bigger and better, and you want to participate, feel free to give them any item, used, old, or broken! If you would care not to participate, you can simply welcome our guests to Iowa. Thank you for helping us welcome our guests and create a night filled with fun and teamwork!

Women’s Bible Study
The Women’s Bible Study held on Wednesday evenings at 6pm will continue through the summer. The Bible Study will be held upstairs at Rabab’s Coffee Shop on Tuesday mornings at 9am. They will be studying the gospel of John and continues to be led by Rachelle Gewecke.

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.

Okoboji Foundation
The Okoboji Foundation is pleased to announce that the $5,000 July Nonprofit Challenge will again be taking place. The way the challenge works is that we encourage others to join you in a gift of any size. The Nonprofit with the highest amount received in July, over $5,000, wins an additional $5,000. To give you may go to GiveOkoboji.com and click on First Presbyterian Church link or you may make a check payable to FPC with OK Foundation in the memo.

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.

Our sympathies are extended to the family of Don & Jean Goodenow on the passing of their son, Gary, this past week.
Pat Butler recovering from hip surgery.
Paul Ostendorf battling health issues.
Elaine DenHerder recovering from an accident.
Mary Landen suffering with Parkinsons and Alzheimers.
Chevelle, baby who is very ill in Rochester.
Jim Watts, Sr. rehabbing at a facility in Omaha.
Terry Bartels recovering from surgery and good report.
Bennett Stecker has taken his last treatment.
Merrill Sebastian recovering from a stroke.
Michael May, Jr. having more tests.
Hannah Brumley’s Grandpa Charlie has infection in his foot.
Laura Fagen’s mom, Pat.
John Heim at the spinal hospital.
Russ Thomson at Accura with transition care.
Martha Woodard as she transitions to Accura.
Macy Jennings going through treatment/recovery of lyme disease.
Jan Richards dealing with health issues and tests.
Steve recovering from farm injury.
Kathy Huitink recovering from pacemaker replacement in Hawarden.
Glen Hundley rehabbing at Accura from a fall .
Ashley Dreeszen recovering from 2nd back surgery.
Shirley Gould dealing with medical issues.
Cory Krieger recovering after surgery.
Kathy Nygaard navigating cancer treatments.
Marilyn Grice recovering from knee replacement surgery.
Elsie Graanstra recovering from hip surgery.
Andrew Stroman hospitalized in Sioux Falls.
Isidro Pena recovering from a seizure.
Miles Butler receiving a pacemaker.
Garrett Goodell going to mayo for surgery.
Carly Lewis having medical issues.
Jay Anderson recovering from a kidney transplant.
Larry Gearke is battling cancer.
Sheila who had a heart attack.
Todd Schuelka recovering from surgery.
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.
Mandy Rodger, niece of Doug Stueven, having health issues.
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:

July 11th

Weekly Prayer – 9am
Marilyn Stetzel’s Memorial Service – 1pm at Turner Jenness Funeral Home
Building & Grounds Committee Meeting – 6pm

July 15th

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

July 16th

PW Sewing – 9am
Stewardship Committee Meeting – 5:15pm
7th-12th Grade Valley Fair Trip

July 17th

Bible Study led by Rachelle Gewecke – 9am held at Rabab’s Coffee Shop
Session Meeting – 7pm

Reformed Worship Service ~ 8:50am
July 15th

Pianist – Rachelle Gewecke
Liturgist – Gloria Ditsworth
Ushers – Doug & Karen Kaiser and Bob & Lynn Peterson
Greeters – Tim, Meredith & Thea Ennema
Video Taping – Wes Farmer
Soundbooth – Jackie Jenkins, Tom Ditsworth & Mike Reekers
Nursery – Kelli Kruger & Jocelyn Kitzinger
Coffee & Treats – Ron Jenkins, Wayne & Kathleen Johnson

Reforming Worship Service ~ 11:15am
July 15th

Praise Team – Serena Lynch, Pressley Cochran-Bray, Meghan Humphrey, Brianna Pratt, Rachelle Gewecke, Gary Lambert, Dave Boon, Spencer Carlson
Greeter/Usher – Paul Johnson
Nursery – Natasha Nelson
Sound/Power Point – Chris & Logan Sill

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