In Our Prayers
- Beth Primavera recovering after knee surgery.
- Amy Benge with an upcoming surgery this week.
- Dan Tryon diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer and beginning treatment options.
- Congratulations to Marissa (Sill) and Isaac Thompson who were married this past weekend.
- Dave Butterworth with an upcoming procedure at Mayo in September.
- Tom Sellman (Pat Harm’s brother) with a brain bleed.
- Mark Huisenga (Kirk’s brother) diagnosed with cancer.
- Pat (Kelly Swancutt’s mother) hospitalized.
- Michael Jordan (former member) with health issues.
- Mark Ennema returned back home and recovering after stroke.
- Randy Buchman finished radiation and will have continued treatments.
- Congratulations and blessings to Kevin & Taylor Martinson on the birth of their son, Dean Kevin.
- Miles Butler (Pat Butler’s brother) hospitalized and being treated.
- Harley Broek with continued cancer treatments.
- Art Van Otterloo (Nancy Colwell’s father) recovering after surgery.
Our Sympathies
- Our sympathies to the family of Ella Olson on her passing. The memorial service for Ella will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 11th here at FPC.
- Our sympathies to the family of Joan Pomerenke on her passing.
- Our sympathies to the family of Judy (Vernice Wahl’s sister-in-law) on her passing.
For Continued Health/Healing
Please pray for our members and friends of this church family who are facing various health concerns: Gertrude Shipley, Roxy Moriston (Jackie Jenkin’s sister-in-law), Diane Jennings, Renae Rosenberg, Margaret Northey, Elizabeth Copeland (daughter-in-law of Sid & Deanna), Jay Anderson, Rick Hayes, Jennifer Aakhus (daughter of Christy Thompson), Aliyah (granddaughter of Milt & Ruth Nolting), Randy & Brenda VanKley, Diane Jennings, Kirk Huisenga, Grace (daughter of Lauren VanDyke), Berne & Elsie Graanstra, Jonah Eldrige (Army National Guard), Joy Albert, Boden Webber, Sandy Krout, Gene Ringsdorf, Connie Tryon, Dave Butterworth, Ronan (infant great grandson of Brent & Sandy Kasson), Gretchen Olson (daughter of Ella Olson), Marcia VanRoekel, Hannah Dibble, Dawn Bice, Janice Clark
Missionaries
Each month we pray for Missionaries that we support:
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. We believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities. Habitat homebuyers help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Habitat for Humanity are designed to fit in with the many styles and traditions found in the communities where the houses are built.
Thanks to the generous giving by members of First Presbyterian Church, the Mission Committee gives $1,200.00 to the local Northwest Iowa Habitat for Humanity annually.
For more information on how you can help LOCALLY:
*Northwest Iowa Corridor Habitat for Humanity*
Website: www.nwiowahabitat.com
Global Ecumenical Partnerships
Global Ecumenical Partnerships connects, equips, and accompanies people in shared work and witness for God’s work in the world. The office brings together staff and ministries to advance partnership, equity, faithful ministry rooted in presence, relational accompaniment, and continued listening as we build forward. Global Ecumenical Partnerships encompasses three foci: international partnerships, U.S. partnerships, and the Presbyterian Hunger Program.
The office serves constituents — including mid councils, congregations, new worshiping and diaspora communities, ethnic caucuses, mission networks, ecumenical partners, and global partners such as local nonprofits and community-based connections — to advance shared ministry. GEP prioritizes locally discerned, partner-led initiatives, ensuring that shared witness follows relationships and that local wisdom guides decision-making.
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