First Presbyterian Church

We are a vibrant intergenerational church family, committed to loving one another and growing deeper in Christian discipleship.

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New This Month

  • Gene Ringsdorf starting five weeks of chemo/radiation treatments at Mayo Clinic.
  • Pete Kitzberger (Gary & Joleen Koch’s son-in-law’s father) now in hospice care.
  • Rick Hayes hospitalized with diverticulitis in Omaha.
  • Rick Hayes’ mother recovering with both legs broken.
  • Haley (cousin of Connie Tryon) diagnosed with Stage IV liver cancer.
  • Ronan (infant great grandson of Brent & Sandy Kasson) and his parents, Tim & Sidney, as Ronan undergoing continued testing for neurological issues.
  • Diane Dunn recovering after hip replacement surgery. 
  • Audrey Fisk having eye repair surgery for a leaky vessel.
  • Bruce Ahlberg (a supported missionary of FPC) having surgery this week.
  • Maralee Langholz hospitalized with an infection.
  • Donna Harms recovering after surgery.
  • Wayne (father of Amy Groen) now recovering at home after hospitalization.
  • Phyllis Walburg recovering after knee surgery.
  • Ellen Williams recovering after hip replacement surgery.
  • Larry (nephew of Bob & Lynn Peterson) with an upcoming gallbladder surgery.
  • Nancy Haas doing well and still recovering after successful kidney transplant surgery.
  • Wes Walz (SLHS student) recovering after football injury resulting in a broken collarbone and surgery. 
  • Praise with Rick Hayes on the birth of his new grandson.
  • Sandy Krout recently diagnosed with an auto immune disease.
  • Renae Rosenberg recovering from knee replacement surgery.
  • Jim Voigt recovering with some leg injuries.
  • Cindy Voss recovering from a skin treatment and a surgery following an emergency dismount from her horse.
  • Renae Seigenthaler (sister of Curt Busch) diagnosed with stage IV bone cancer that has metastasized.
  • Monique, Ruth & Milt Nolting’s daughter-in-law, who is waiting for test results amidst health concerns.
  • Nor Top in continued hospice care and Rose Top for strength amidst some health concerns.
  • Kathy McNeil, friend of Dayle Broocks, having tests done this week.
  • Henry, John & Juliana Mayne’s nephew, stationed in South Korean recovering from a severe e-coli infection.
  • Brad (friend of Lynn Peterson) diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

Our Sympathies

  • Our sympathies to the family of Cliff Moriston (Jackie Jenkin’s brother) on his passing.
  • Our sympathies to the family of Jennifer Brownlee (Sam Brownlee’s mother) on her passing.
  • Our sympathies to the family of Noah Leners (son of Ed and Deb Leners) on his passing.
  • Our sympathies to the family of John Radcliffe on his passing.
  • Our sympathies to the family of Kenny Byers on his passing.
  • Our sympathies to the family of Robbi Tonsfeldt on her passing.
  • Our sympathies to the family of Colin Jensen on his passing.
  • Our sympathies to the family of Jackie Covey (sister of Nancy Colwell) on her passing.
  • Our sympathies to the family of Lois Boyer (mother of Cheri Grau) on her passing.
  • Our sympathies to Ella and the family of Gary Olson on Gary’s passing late last week. Services for are being planned for Gary at FPC on October 21st.
  • Our sympathies to Gretchen (daughter of Gary & Ella Olson) on the passing of her husband, Sacha.
  • Our sympathies to the family of Stanley Miller on his passing.

For Continued Health/Healing

Please pray for our members and friends of this church family who are facing various health concerns: Ruth Ann Kelly, Gertrude Shipley, Roxy Moriston (Jackie Jenkin’s sister-in-law), Diane Jennings, Renae Rosenberg, Margaret Northey, Elizabeth Copeland (daughter-in-law of Sid & Deanna), Del Wiersma, Jay Anderson, Rick Hayes, Jennifer Aakhus (daughter of Christy Thompson), Aliyah (granddaughter of Milt & Ruth Nolting), Randy & Brenda VanKley, Del Wiersma, Diane Jennings, Dawn Bice, Kirk Huisenga, Jane Loveall, Sue Swift, Marvella VanKlompenburg, Gena Main, Barb Altena, Jason Kelly (Gary & Ruth Ann’s son), Grace (daughter of Lauren VanDyke), Berne & Elsie Graanstra, Jonah Eldrige (Army National Guard), Joy Albert, Boden Webber

Missionaries

Each month we pray for Missionaries that we support:

Antonio Negrete                                                 

Since 1988, by faith Antonio and his family have been sharing the Gospel to thousands of people and most of them have accepted Christ in their hearts.  The last two years, they have been sharing the word of God in Laredo, TX and Mexico.  In Laredo TX, Antonio planted a church with approximately 80 people.  In the next couple of months this group of people will be served by another pastor and Antonio will be moving to a different area to plant another church.  He has more recently reached out to those in Central America. Antonio and one of his daughters accompanied the First Presbyterian Mission Trip to Mexico in the summer of 2004.   Antonio and Martha have 2 daughters.  First Presbyterian Church has supported Antonio since 2001.

Spirit Lake Backpack Program

The Spirit Lake Backpack Program provides bags of food every week for families in need in our school district. There program currently serves 55 children in the community. Each bag costs $10 to supply. There is a designated room in the FPC education wing where food is stored, and the many volunteers, teachers, and organizations bring and come pack the bags each week to deliver to Spirit Lake Elementary, Middle School & High School students in our community. Backpacks are also provided, weekly, during the summer months! 

During the month of October, FPC will be collecting items for the Backpack Program and the “Care Closet”. Please help by bringing items and placing them in the wagon right inside the main doors of the church! The Mission Information board by the kitchen and the wagon both have lists including items that are needed.