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Advent Reader Needed

We are still looking for an Advent reader and candle lighter for our Advent service on Monday, December 24^th at 4pm. If you and your family would like to participate in the advent wreath during this service, please let us know. Thank you.

Advent Sermon Series

The Music and Message of Christmas

This year we will be letting some favorite songs of Christmas guide our advent journey. Each week, we will use a song that highlights a particular part of the Christmas story and tie it to the part of the Bible that inspired the music. Hopefully, not only will it mean you get to hear and sing your favorite Christmas Hymn, we also get to learn something from the scene it describes. Hope you can join us as we begin our path toward the manger.

Dec. 9^th – Looking for Christmas – “We Three kings”
Dec. 16^th – A Christmas you didn’t expect – “O Little Town of Bethlehem”
Dec 23^rd – Everyone’s Invited – “Angels we have heard on High”
Dec 24^th – What happens when Christmas arrives? – “Silent Night”

High School Hockey Outing
All High School students are invited to join us for a trip to Sioux City on December 8th to watch the Sioux City Musketeers take on the Sioux Falls Stampede. We will be leaving First Presbyterian Church at 2:00pm leaving plenty of time to browse the Sioux City mall and eat your choice of dinner in the food court. We will go to the game at 7:05pm and return immediately following. The cost for transportation and the game is $10, supper and any shopping at the mall is your own expense. RSVPs must be submitted to Pastor Michael to attend the trip by Wednesday Dec. 5th. We hope you will join us for this exciting winter fellowship event!

FIN (Families In Need)
Our high school Sunday school class is putting together a project called F.I.N. (aka Families In Need). This project is aiming to put together baskets of goodies, gifts, and other items for about ten families in need in this community. The baskets will be dropped off anonymously to each family before Christmas.

Each family is one that the high school students know through school, so each family has at least one high school age child. Therefore, gifts cards to stores, the movies, Starbucks, Jimmy Johns, Casey’s etc. are a great idea. Some fun clothing or accessory items like nail polish would also be great. Games would always be a fun choice as well.

Some families also do have younger children, so if you want to buy some smaller toys those would be appreciated. There is a box in the Narthex where these gifts will be collected.

Since these baskets are for Christmas, we thought including some seasonal baked goods would be special, so if you enjoy baking, there will be a special drop off day for you to bring those donations. And, if you would like to donate money to F.I.N, just drop it off to Cheri in the church office. Checks can be made out to First Presbyterian Church. All the money will be used by the high school Sunday school class to buy additional items for the baskets.

Please join us on Wednesday, December 12th at 4pm,
for our Annual Hanging of the Greens.

PW Christmas Luncheon Workers Needed
Ladies, please check the sign up sheet in the narthex to see where you can help with our annual PW Christmas Luncheon. Please invite all your friends.

Progressive Nativity
You and your family are invited to experience the story of the Nativity in a new way. Start by driving to Calvary Methodist Church in Arnolds Park and then make your way through 3 other churches including FPC and experience scenes from the story of Advent. The Nativity will include inter-active story-telling and songs from local congregations. Please join us for the Progressive Nativity December 16th, 5-6:30pm. At the final stop, Grace Lutheran Church and First Presbyterian Church will host hot chocolate, apple cider and holiday goodies.

Recharge Craft supply requests

• Fiber fill (for a pillow project)

Please leave supplies in the craft room. Thanks!
Jill Jennings

Congregational Life trip to Algona
The Congregational Life Committee would like to invite you to visit the Algona P.O.W. museum and nativity Saturday, December 15th. We will leave the church parking lot at 2pm. We should arrive at the museum about 3:30. After about an hour at the museum we will go and see the nativity scene constructed by the German P.O.W.’s while they were held at Camp Algona during WWII. Viewing of the nativity scene will be followed by dinner and fellowship at a nice restaurant in Algona. Each person will pay for their own dinner and admission to the museum is $3 per person. Please RSVP in the church office or to tonyjill.jennings@gmail.com so we can let the restaurant know how many to expect.

Youth Christmas Program
The Christmas program featuring students from PreK-8th grade will be held during the second worship service (at 11:15am) on December 16th. The Christmas celebration will be held throughout the entire service of worship and will feature the full Adult Chancel Choir, student led music and much more. We sincerely hope that you and your family will join us for this Christmas celebration!
Parents of Sunday School children are invited to bring their children to Youth Christmas Program practice during Recharge on the next two Wednesdays, December 5 & 12.

Christmas Goodies Await You!
Congregational Life invites you to a Christmas Fellowship, Sunday, December 16th at 10 between services. Enjoy a Hot Chocolate Bar, Apple Cider, Christmas Goodies, music and of course, coffee! This fellowship will be while the youth are preparing to bring us their Christmas message at the 11:15 a.m. service. Thanks for joining us!

Sound, Audio & Video Volunteers
If you are interested in learning more about our new system or are currently volunteering, please contact Tom Ditsworth at 336-1649 or tom@fpcspiritlake.org for information on upcoming training sessions on the new system.

Advent Poinsettias
This year we will be supporting the Cherish Center as our Mission Project. If you are willing to share a poinsettia with us and donate to the Cherish Center, the cost is $15. For a poinsettia only $11.75. Please contact Cheri in the office at 336-1649 and let her know if this poinsettia is in memory of, or honoring someone.

Christmas Eve Usher Needed
If you are interested in being an usher on Christmas Eve at our 6pm Service, please see the sign-up sheet in the Narthex.

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. Your help with this project provides warmth to many members of our community and beyond.

Reforming (2nd) Service Ushers/Greeters Needed

We are in need of Ushers/Greeters for our 2nd 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.

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.

Recharge is a multi-generational gathering of families, youth, and adults. All church members and guests are invited to participate in the weekly evening of rejuvenation, including a family style meal, educational programming, and fellowship. A schedule of activities and semester pricing are both listed below. We look forward to seeing you and your family!

Wednesday, December 5th

Meal: Potatoes & Ham
Meal Crew: Jane Loveall, Barb Johnson, Paul Johnson

Adult Ed Classes:

Women’s Bible Study – Rachelle Gewecke
With All Your Heart – Ray Miller
Major Religions – Pastor Clint

• Our sympathies are extended to the family of Don & Jean Goodenow on the passing of Don’s brother, Bruce, this past week.
• Our sympathies are extended to the family of Dave Rowlands on his passing this past week. A memorial service will be held for Dave at Turner Jenness Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 5th at 11am.
• Brent Kasson having surgery on Wednesday.
• Heidi Brittain hospitalized with health issues.
• Jeri Lowry admitted to LRH Hospice.
• Jay Anderson recovering at home.
• Laurie Phillips hospitalized with ongoing treatment.
• Donna Rieck recovering from knee surgery.
• Ida Estes has moved to Bee Hive Homes, Room 8, 6330 Hazeltine Blvd, Excelsior, MN 55331
• Kathy Nygaard admitted to hospice care.
• Bill Cramer receiving cancer treatments.
• Scott & Elaine Greer recovering from kidney transplant.
• Pat Lamoureux dealing with cancer.
• Marcia Hill continued recovery.
• Connie Rohlk rehabbing a broken kneecap at Longhouse Care Center, Spencer.
• Sherry Fuhrman recovering from injuries.
• Dave Bartels recovering from surgery.
• Keith Swancutt recovering from angioplasty.
• Bev Quail starting cancer treatment.
• Gary Hansen dealing with medical issues.
• Gloria Ditsworth recovering from knee surgery.
• Beth Primavera recovering from knee surgery.
• Jim Ellingson waiting for a kidney.
• Gilbert (friends of the Klosters) receiving hospice care.
• Pauly Eaton recovering from a fall.
• Jack Burrell recovering from knee surgery.
• Macy Jennings fighting lymes disease plus, four co-infections..
• Gary Eaton diagnosed with cancer.
• Dorothy Fiala hospitalized with health issues.
• Patti Meyer diagnosed with alzheimers.
• Marj Roseberry dealing with health issues.
• Marty Jenkins treating an infection.

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

Upcoming Meetings:

December 5th

• Weekly Prayer – 4:45pm
• Recharge – 5:30pm
• Adult Handbell Choir practice – 7pm
• HS Youth Group – 7:15pm
• Chancel Choir practice – 8pm

December 6th

• Men’s Bible Study – 9am
• ACT II – 11:53am
• PW Coordinating Team Meeting – 4:30pm

December 8th

• High School Hockey Outing – 2pm (leaving FPC for Sioux City)

December 9th

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

December 10th

• No PW Sewing
• Deacons Meeting – 6:30pm

December 11th

• Women’s Bible Study – 1:30pm

Reformed Worship Service ~ 8:50am
December 9th

Organist – Eulyn Riemersma
Liturgist – Youth Sunday
Ushers – Ron Niebruegge, Gene Ringsdoft, Bob Peterson & Doug Johnson
Greeters – Warren & Barb Jager
Video Taping – Dan Vicker
Soundbooth – Jackie Jenkins, Mike Reekers & Tom Ditsworth
Nursery – Angie Peterson
Coffee & Treats – Ron Jenkins, Larry & Sharee DenHerder

Reforming Worship Service ~ 11:15am
December 9th
Praise Team: Kari Bruinsma, Adrie Stecker, Kaycee Arrowood, Liz Steiner, Dave Graanstra, Dave Boon, Kevin Grems, Rachelle Gewecke
Usher/Greeter:
Nursery: Lindsay VanderWolde
Sound/PowerPoint: Pratt family

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Weekly Update

Your Weekly Update

Advent Readers Needed
We are looking for readers and candle lighters for our Advent services. If you and your family would like to participate in the advent wreath during one of the services in December, please let us know. We will be using readers at both services, so you can select a date and time that works best for you. (Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 at either 8:50am or 11:15am and Dec. 24 at 4pm or 6pm). Please let us know if you have an interest in doing this so we can manage the schedule. Thank you.

Advent Sermon Series

The Music and Message of Christmas

This year we will be letting some favorite songs of Christmas guide our advent journey. Each week, we will use a song that highlights a particular part of the Christmas story and tie it to the part of the Bible that inspired the music. Hopefully, not only will it mean you get to hear and sing your favorite Christmas Hymn, we also get to learn something from the scene it describes. Hope you can join us as we begin our path toward the manger.

Dec. 2^nd – Waiting for a King – “O come O come Emmanuel”
Dec. 9^th – Looking for Christmas – “We 3 kings”
Dec. 16^th – A Christmas you didn’t expect – “O little Town of Bethlehem”
Dec 23^rd – Everyone’s Invited – “Angels we have heard on High”
Dec 24^th – What happens when Christmas arrives? – “Silent Night”

High School Hockey Outing
All High School students are invited to join us for a trip to Sioux City on December 8th to watch the Sioux City Musketeers take on the Sioux Falls Stampede. We will be leaving First Presbyterian Church at 2:00pm leaving plenty of time to browse the Sioux City mall and eat your choice of dinner in the food court. We will go to the game at 7:05pm and return immediately following. The cost for transportation and the game is $10, supper and any shopping at the mall is your own expense. RSVPs must be submitted to Pastor Michael to attend the trip by Wednesday Dec. 5th. We hope you will join us for this exciting winter fellowship event!

Please join us on Wednesday, December 12th at 4pm, for our Annual Hanging of the Greens.

Ladies of the Church
Mark your calendar for our Annual Christmas Luncheon scheduled for Thursday, December 13^th at 12:30pm please invite all your friends. Also, we are in need of bakers of Christmas cookies and candy. If you are interested in baking 2 dozen treats for this event, please sign up on the sheet in the narthex.

Progressive Nativity
You and your family are invited to experience the story of the Nativity in a new way. Start by driving to Calvary Methodist Church in Arnolds Park and then make your way through 3 other churches including FPC and experience scenes from the story of Advent. The Nativity will include inter-active story-telling and songs from local congregations. Please join us for the Progressive Nativity December 16th, 5-6:30pm.

Recharge Craft supply requests

• Fiber fill (for a pillow project)

Please leave supplies in the craft room. Thanks!
Jill Jennings

Congregational Life trip to Algona
The Congregational Life Committee would like to invite you to visit the Algona P.O.W. museum and nativity Saturday, December 15th. We will leave the church parking lot at 2pm. We should arrive at the museum about 3:30. After about an hour at the museum we will go and see the nativity scene constructed by the German P.O.W.’s while they were held at Camp Algona during WWII. Viewing of the nativity scene will be followed by dinner and fellowship at a nice restaurant in Algona. Each person will pay for their own dinner and admission to the museum is $3 per person. Please RSVP in the church office or to tonyjill.jennings@gmail.com so we can let the restaurant know how many to expect.

Youth Christmas Program
Save the date for our Youth Christmas Program set for Sunday, December 16^th during our Reforming (2^nd) Worship Service at 11:15am.

Sound, Audio & Video Volunteers
If you are interested in learning more about our new system or are currently volunteering, please contact Tom Ditsworth at 336-1649 or tom@fpcspiritlake.org for information on upcoming training sessions on the new system.

Advent Poinsettias
This year we will be supporting the Cherish Center as our Mission Project. If you are willing to share a poinsettia with us and donate to the Cherish Center, the cost is $15. For a poinsettia only $11.75. Please contact Cheri in the office at 336-1649 and let her know if this poinsettia is in memory of, or honoring someone.

Christmas Eve Ushers & Greeters Needed
If you are interested in being an usher or greeter on Christmas Eve at either our 4 or 6pm Services, please see the sign-up sheet in the Narthex.

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. Your help with this project provides warmth to many members of our community and beyond.

Reforming (2nd) Service Ushers/Greeters Needed

We are in need of Ushers/Greeters for our 2nd 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.

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.

Spirit Lake Backpack Matching Funds
November is the month that Northwest Bank will match funds donated to the Spirit Lake Backpack program up to $1,000. If you would like to donate to the Backpack program, you may write a check and put it in our offering plate with Spirit Lake Backpack in the memo, or you may take the funds directly to Northwest Bank to deposit in the Backpack account. Thank you in advance for helping kids in need at Spirit Lake Community Schools.

Recharge is a multi-generational gathering of families, youth, and adults. All church members and guests are invited to participate in the weekly evening of rejuvenation, including a family style meal, educational programming, and fellowship. A schedule of activities and semester pricing are both listed below. We look forward to seeing you and your family!

Wednesday, November 28th

Meal: Pasta Bar
Meal Crew: Marcia Eckerman, Sharon Caskey, Jane Loveall, Doug Stueven, Marj Schneidawind

Adult Ed Classes:

Women’s Bible Study – Rachelle Gewecke
With All Your Heart – Ray Miller
Major Religions – Pastor Clint

• Our sympathies are extended to the family of JoAnn Asa on the passing of her sister, Alvina Beerstead, this past week.
• Jay Anderson recovering at home.
• Laurie Phillips hospitalized with ongoing treatment.
• Donna Rieck recovering from knee surgery.
• Brent Kasson receives his last radiation treatment on Friday, and will have a heart valve replaced on December 5th.
• Ida Estes has moved to Bee Hive Homes, Room 8, 6330 Hazeltine Blvd, Excelsior, MN 55331
• Kathy Nygaard admitted to hospice care.
• Bill Cramer receiving cancer treatments.
• Scott & Elaine Greer recovering from kidney transplant.
• Pat Lamoureux dealing with cancer.
• Marcia Hill continued recovery.
• Connie Rohlk rehabbing a broken kneecap at Longhouse Care Center, Spencer.
• Sherry Fuhrman recovering from injuries.
• Dave Bartels recovering from surgery.
• Keith Swancutt recovering from angioplasty.
• Bev Quail starting cancer treatment.
• Gary Hansen dealing with medical issues.
• Gloria Ditsworth recovering from knee surgery.
• Beth Primavera recovering from knee surgery.
• Jim Ellingson waiting for a kidney.
• Gilbert (friends of the Klosters) receiving hospice care.
• Pauly Eaton recovering from a fall.
• Jack Burrell recovering from knee surgery.
• Macy Jennings fighting lymes disease plus, four co-infections..
• Gary Eaton diagnosed with cancer.
• Dorothy Fiala hospitalized with health issues.
• Patti Meyer diagnosed with alzheimers.
• Marj Roseberry dealing with health issues.
• Marty Jenkins treating an infection.

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

Upcoming Meetings:

November 28th

• Weekly Prayer – 4:45pm
• Recharge – 5:30pm
• Adult Handbell Choir practice – 7pm
• HS Youth Group – 7:15pm
• Chancel Choir practice – 8pm

November 29th

• Men’s Bible Study – 9am
• 11:53am – ACT II

December 2nd

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

December 3rd

• PW Sewing – 9am

December 4th

• Women’s Bible Study – 1:30pm

Reformed Worship Service ~ 8:50am
December 2nd

Organist – Eulyn Riemersma
Liturgist – Kelly Swancutt
Ushers – Ron Niebruegge, Gene Ringsdoft, Bob Peterson & Doug Johnson
Greeters – Warren & Barb Jager
Video Taping – Wes Farmer
Soundbooth – Jackie Jenkins, Mike Reekers & Tom Ditsworth
Nursery – Laurie Steinkuehler
Coffee & Treats – Ron Jenkins, Edna VanderWolde & Jan Bowles

Reforming Worship Service ~ 11:15am
December 2nd
Praise Team:
Usher/Greeter: Paul Johnson
Nursery: Sarah Dirks
Sound/PowerPoint:

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Advent Readers Needed
We are looking for readers and candle lighters for our Advent services. If you and your family would like to participate in the advent wreath during one of the services in December, please let us know. We will be using readers at both services, so you can select a date and time that works best for you. (Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 at either 8:50am or 11:15am and Dec. 24 at 4pm or 6pm). Please let us know if you have an interest in doing this so we can manage the schedule. Thank you.

Advent Sermon Series

The Music and Message of Christmas

This year we will be letting some favorite songs of Christmas guide our advent journey. Each week, we will use a song that highlights a particular part of the Christmas story and tie it to the part of the Bible that inspired the music. Hopefully, not only will it mean you get to hear and sing your favorite Christmas Hymn, we also get to learn something from the scene it describes. Hope you can join us as we begin our path toward the manger.

Dec. 2^nd – Waiting for a King – “O come O come Emmanuel”
Dec. 9^th – Looking for Christmas – “We 3 kings”
Dec. 16^th – A Christmas you didn’t expect – “O little Town of Bethlehem”
Dec 23^rd – Everyone’s Invited – “Angels we have heard on High”
Dec 24^th – What happens when Christmas arrives? – “Silent Night”

Congregational Meeting

Our Congregational Meeting will be held immediately following our Reformed Worship Service this morning at 10am for the election of new officers. All members are encouraged to attend.

There are hardly words to adequately thank the congregation for your unbelievable generosity at our annual pie auction. Your steadfast support of our youth was yet again on full display and we raised an astonishing $7,500 in pie and silent auction sales. Thank you for investing in the faith and lives of the next generation through your prayers, financial gifts, and examples of Christian discipleship!

Ladies of the Church
Mark your calendar for our Annual Christmas Luncheon scheduled for Thursday, December 13^th at 12:30pm please invite all your friends. Also, we are in need of bakers of Christmas cookies and candy. If you are interested in baking 2 dozen treats for this event, please sign up on the sheet in the narthex.

Recharge Craft supply requests

• Fiber fill (for a pillow project)

Please leave supplies in the craft room. Thanks!
Jill Jennings

Congregational Life trip to Algona
The Congregational Life Committee would like to invite you to visit the Algona P.O.W. museum and nativity Saturday, December 15th. We will leave the church parking lot at 2pm. We should arrive at the museum about 3:30. After about an hour at the museum we will go and see the nativity scene constructed by the German P.O.W.’s while they were held at Camp Algona during WWII. Viewing of the nativity scene will be followed by dinner and fellowship at a nice restaurant in Algona. Each person will pay for their own dinner and admission to the museum is $3 per person. Please RSVP in the church office or to tonyjill.jennings@gmail.com so we can let the restaurant know how many to expect.

Youth Christmas Program
Save the date for our Youth Christmas Program set for Sunday, December 16^th during our Reforming (2^nd) Worship Service at 11:15am.

Sound, Audio & Video Volunteers
If you are interested in learning more about our new system or are currently volunteering, please contact Tom Ditsworth at 336-1649 or tom@fpcspiritlake.org for information on upcoming training sessions on the new system.

Advent Poinsettias
This year we will be supporting the Cherish Center as our Mission Project. If you are willing to share a poinsettia with us and donate to the Cherish Center, the cost is $15. For a poinsettia only $11.75. Please contact Cheri in the office at 336-1649 and let her know if this poinsettia is in memory of, or honoring someone.

Christmas Eve Ushers & Greeters Needed
If you are interested in being an usher or greeter on Christmas Eve at either our 4 or 6pm Services, please see the sign-up sheet in the Narthex.

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. Your help with this project provides warmth to many members of our community and beyond.

Reforming (2nd) Service Ushers/Greeters Needed

We are in need of Ushers/Greeters for our 2nd 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.

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.

Spirit Lake Backpack Matching Funds
November is the month that Northwest Bank will match funds donated to the Spirit Lake Backpack program up to $1,000. If you would like to donate to the Backpack program, you may write a check and put it in our offering plate with Spirit Lake Backpack in the memo, or you may take the funds directly to Northwest Bank to deposit in the Backpack account. Thank you in advance for helping kids in need at Spirit Lake Community Schools.

Recharge is a multi-generational gathering of families, youth, and adults. All church members and guests are invited to participate in the weekly evening of rejuvenation, including a family style meal, educational programming, and fellowship. A schedule of activities and semester pricing are both listed below. We look forward to seeing you and your family!
Wednesday, November 21st
NO RECHARGE

Adult Ed Classes:

Women’s Bible Study– Rachelle Gewecke
Walk As Jesus Walked-Ray Miller
Major Religions-Pastor Clint

• Ida Estes has moved to Bee Hive Homes, Room 8, 6330 Hazeltine Blvd, Excelsior, MN 55331
• Kathy Nygaard admitted to hospice care.
• Jay Anderson hospitalized for fever and possible infection.
• Bill Kramer receiving cancer treatments.
• Donna Rieck having knee surgery on Wednesday.
• Scott & Elaine Greer recovering from kidney transplant.
• Pat Lamoureux dealing with cancer.
• Marcia Hill continued recovery.
• Connie Rohlk rehabbing a broken kneecap at Longhouse Care Center, Spencer.
• Sherry Fuhrman recovering from injuries.
• Dave Bartels recovering from surgery.
• Keith Swancutt recovering from angioplasty.
• Bev Quail starting cancer treatment.
• Gary Hansen dealing with medical issues.
• Gloria Ditsworth recovering from knee surgery.
• Beth Primavera recovering from knee surgery.
• Jim Ellingson waiting for a kidney.
• Gilbert (friends of the Klosters) receiving hospice care.
• Pauly Eaton recovering from a fall.
• Jack Burrell recovering from knee surgery.
• Chuck Dunn recovering from surgery.
• Macy Jennings fighting lymes disease plus, four co-infections..
• Gary Eaton diagnosed with cancer.
• Dorothy Fiala hospitalized with health issues.
• Patti Meyer diagnosed with alzheimers.
• Brent Kasson receiving treatments.
• Marj Roseberry dealing with health issues.
• Marty Jenkins treating an infection.

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

Upcoming Meetings:

November 21st

• No Weekly Prayer
• No Recharge
• No Adult Handbell Choir practice
• No HS Youth Group
• No Chancel Choir practice

November 22nd

Happy Thanksgiving
Office Closed

November 25th

• Reformed Worship Service – 8:50am
• Congregational Meeting – 10am
• No Sunday School
• No Confirmation
• No Adult Ed
• Reforming Worship Service – 11:15am

November 26th

• PW Sewing – 9am

November 27th

• Women’s Bible Study – 1:30pm

Reformed Worship Service ~ 8:50am
November 25th

Organist – Charlene Radcliffe
Liturgist – Ryan Davelaar
Ushers – Wayne & Kathleen Johnson, Sandy Krout & Deb Ditsworth
Greeters – Art & Phyllis Attema
Video Taping – Keith Brockmeyer
Soundbooth – Jackie Jenkins, Mike Reekers & Tom Ditsworth
Nursery – Amy Profit
Coffee & Treats – Ron Jenkins, Jim & Mary Quitno

Reforming Worship Service ~ 11:15am
November 25th
Praise Team: Anna Frangenberg, Serena Lynch, Kaycee Arrowood, Brianna Pratt, Daniel Hoerichs, Gary Lambert, Kevin Grems, Rachelle Gewecke
Usher/Greeter: Paul Johnson
Nursery: Teresa Beck

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