Bulletins & Announcements

Don't forget we will be taking a special offering for IAYM church planting next Sunday morning, May 5.

Saturday, May 18 is the Annual Walk for Life hosted by the Pregnancy Center of Central Iowa in Newton.  If you are interested in raising money and walking please contact Pastor Jamie. It would be great to get a team of walkers to represent Lynnville Friends Church.

Baseball season is here and it's time to sign up for the church outing to the I-Cubs on Friday, June 7.  Fireworks follow the game.  Tickets are $10.  Please talk to Pastor Jamie to reserve your tickets!

Mission Committee information:  A Missions trip to Clarkston Georgia is scheduled for June 1 – 9, 2024 to assist Daniel and Sarah Zagami. Items that we are collecting for the trip are as follows: Childrens clothing sizes Infant to 10-12 in clean usable condition and table service (no china). These items may be placed on the table in the Fellowship hall. Collection of these items will end on May 12th.                                                                                            

Receipts: Save your receipts from HyVee and deposit them in the collection container on the table in the Fellowship hall. Your grocery shopping will support Discover Hope 517 Ministries in Newton!

Save the plastic bags from your shopping excursions and deposit them also in a container on the table in the fellowship hall as they will be recycled into usable items for the homeless.

Save the dates! VBS will be held on Sunday nights in June this year. The difference from previous years is that it will only be held on 2 evenings this year, June 23 and June 30. More details to come!

Registration is now open for summer camps. Early bird pricing is ending soon! Register at www.iaymyouth.org/camp and use code LYNNVILLE50 to get a discount when registering. Camp brochures are on the back table of the sanctuary.

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Young Friends Meeting:  Today, Sunday, April 28, after the service.

Senior Recognition Sunday:  This will be on Sunday, May 5.  Seniors – please email your senior picture to Stacey at friendschurch@netins.net, so she can include it in the bulletin.

High School Mission Trip Forms:  Please make sure to have everything completed and hard copy forms turned into Jer no later than Sunday, May 12. 

April 28, 2024

Nursery: Mike & Brenda T

Children’s Church: Angie D

Greeters: Dwight & Kim Harsselaar 

Ushers: Jim Bob Suiter & Warren Blom

May 5, 2024

Nursery: Angie D

Children’s Church: Pat N

Greeters: Jim & Jane Vander Weerdt 

Ushers: Warren Blom & Brian Lanser

LOOKING AHEAD

5/5  Senior Recognition Sunday

5/9  Church Council meeting

5/16  Elders meeting

5/23  Hope Ministries

6/2  Quarterly Meeting

6/9  Outdoor Combined Service

6/23 & 6/30  VBS

Baseball season is here and it's time to sign up for the church outing to the I-Cubs on Friday, June 7.  Fireworks follow the game.  Tickets are $10.  Please talk to Pastor Jamie to reserve your tickets!

Mission Committee information:  A Missions trip to Clarkston Georgia is scheduled for June 1 – 9, 2024 to assist Daniel and Sarah Zagami. Plans include helping with a mission-themed VBS program for the youth in the Swahili Church.  Items that we are collecting for the trip are as follows: Childrens clothing sizes Infant to 10-12 in clean usable condition and table service (no china). These items may be placed on the table in the Fellowship hall. Collection of these items will end on May 12th.                                                                                            

Receipts: Save your receipts from HyVee and deposit them in the collection container on the table in the Fellowship hall. Your grocery shopping will support Discover Hope 517 Ministries in Newton!

Save the plastic bags from your shopping excursions and deposit them also in a container on the table in the fellowship hall as they will be recycled into usable items for the homeless.

Save the dates! VBS will be held on Sunday nights in June this year. The difference from previous years is that it will only be held on 2 evenings this year, June 23 and June 30. More details to come!

Registration is now open for summer camps. Register at www.iaymyouth.org/camp and use code LYNNVILLE50 to get a discount when registering. Camp brochures are on the back table of the sanctuary.

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Young Friends Meeting:  Sunday, April 28, after the service.

Senior Recognition Sunday:  This will be on Sunday, May 5.  Seniors – please email your senior picture to Stacey at friendschurch@netins.net, so she can include it in the bulletin.

High School Mission Trip Forms:  Were emailed this week.  Make sure to have everything completed and hard copy forms turned into Jer no later than Sunday, May 12.

April 21, 2024

Nursery: Curt & Angel D

Children’s Church: Cindy N

Greeters:  Doug & Lori T

Ushers: Jim Bob Suiter & Warren Blom

April 28, 2024

Nursery: Mike & Brenda T

Children’s Church: Angie D

Greeters: Dwight & Kim Harsselaar

Ushers: Jim Bob Suiter & Warren Blom

Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:18                                     

Mission Committee information:  A Missions trip to Clarkston Georgia is scheduled for June 1 – 9, 2024 to assist Daniel and Sarah Zagami. Plans include helping with a mission-themed VBS program for the youth in the Swahili Church. This would likely be in the morning. In the afternoons, there could also be opportunities for a baseball camp, light maintenance for refugee families in their apartments, and delivering household items to newly arrived families.  An additional list of items that are needed is as follows: Childrens clothing sizes Infant to 10-12 in clean usable condition and table service (no china). These items may be placed on the table in the Fellowship hall. Collection of these items will end on May 12th.  If you’re interested in this missions trip opportunity contact Pastor Jamie or Verlan Vos. In order to logistically plan for the trip we need a firm commitment by Sunday, April 14, 2024.

Receipts: Save your receipts from HyVee and deposit them in the collection container on the table in the Fellowship hall. Your grocery shopping will support Discover Hope 517 Ministries in Newton!

Save the plastic bags from your shopping excursions and deposit them also in a container on the table in the fellowship hall as they will be recycled into usable items for the homeless.

Spring Fling: Iowa USFW Spring Fling will be held at CQH in Eldora on Saturday, April 20 from 10:00-2:30 with registration at 9:30. The cost of the retreat is $12 with the deadline of Wednesday, April 17. Anyone is welcome to attend.

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Senior Farewell / FOCUS Year End Party:  We will be having our Senior Farewell / Year End party on Wednesday night, April 17. Middle School will meet at 6:30. High School will join at 7:00 for a combined meal of beef burgers, cheesy potatoes, cake & ice cream.  Middle school will be done at 7:30.  High school will be done at 8:15.

Young Friends Meeting:  Sunday, April 28, after the service.

Senior Recognition Sunday:  This will be on Sunday, May 5.  Seniors – please email your senior picture to Stacey at friendschurch@netins.net, so she can include it in the bulletin.

High School Mission Trip Forms:  Will be emailed this week.  Make sure to have everything completed and hard copy forms turned into Jer no later than Sunday, May 12.

April 14, 2024

Nursery: Tanner & Annie VW

Children’s Church: Dwight & Kim H

Greeters:  Lynn & Joan VDK

Ushers: Dwight Harsselaar & Jim Bob Suite

April 21, 2024

Nursery: Curt & Angel D

Children’s Church: Cindy N

Greeters:  Doug & Lori T

Ushers: Jim Bob Suiter & Warren Blom

VBS will be held on Sunday nights in June this year. The difference from previous years is that it will only be held on 2 evenings this year, June 23 and June 30. 

Reigstration is now open for summer camps. Register at www.iaymyouth.org/camp and use code LYNNVILLE50 to get a discount when registering.

Sunday morning, we welcome Nathan Martin to fill the pulpit.

Thank you to everyone that came to the Easter breakfast to support the FOCUS mission trip to West Virginia.  We had a great turnout and raised $1,360.  We sincerely appreciate your support!

The next Lynnville-Sully Community Blood Drive will be Tuesday, April 9 from 2:00pm-6:25pm in the FCC building. To make an appointment call 1-800-287-4903.

Church Council will meet on Thursday night at 7:00. If the chairperson of your committee cannot be in attendance, please send a replacement.

Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:18                                      

Mission Committee information:  A Missions trip to Clarkston Georgia is scheduled for June 1 – 9, 2024 to assist Daniel and Sarah Zagami. Plans include helping with a mission-themed VBS program for the youth in the Swahili Church. This would likely be in the morning. In the afternoons, there could also be opportunities for a baseball camp, light maintenance for refugee families in their apartments, and delivering household items to newly arrived families.  An additional list of items that are needed is as follows: Childrens clothing sizes Infant to 10-12 in clean usable condition and table service (no china). These items may be placed on the table in the Fellowship hall. Collection of these items will end on May 12th.                              If you’re interested in this missions trip opportunity contact Pastor Jamie or Verlan Vos. In order to logistically plan for the trip we need a firm commitment by Sunday, April 14, 2024.

Receipts: Save your receipts from HyVee and deposit them in the collection container on the table in the Fellowship hall. Your grocery shopping will support Discover Hope 517 Ministries in Newton!

Save the plastic bags from your shopping excursions and deposit them also in a container on the table in the fellowship hall as they will be recycled into usable items for the homeless.

Spring Fling: Iowa USFW Spring Fling will be held at CQH in Eldora on Saturday, April 20 from 10:00-2:30 with registration at 9:30. The cost of the retreat is $12 with the deadline of Wednesday, April 17. Anyone is welcome to attend.

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FOCUS Wednesday, April 10.  6th-8th grade will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  9th-12th grade will meet from 7:15-8:15 p.m.

7th & 8th Grade Chicago Mission Trip:  Sunday, July 7- Friday, July 12.  Information has been sent out.  A $50 deposit is due April 7.

Senior Farewell / FOCUS Year End Party:  We will be having our Senior Farewell / Year End party on Wednesday night, April 17. Middle School will meet at 6:30. High School will join at 7:00 for a combined meal of beef burgers, cheesy potatoes, cake & ice cream.  Middle school will be done at 7:30. High school will be done at 8:15.

Young Friends Meeting:  Sunday, April 28, after the service.

Senior Recognition Sunday:  This will be on Sunday, May 5.  Seniors – please email your senior picture to Stacey at friendschurch@netins.net, so she can include it in the bulletin.

Teens Encounter Christ: Being held July 12-14 at First Christian Reformed Church in Oskaloosa.  Students can go through that are entering their sophomore year through the summer following their senior year.  Applications can be found at www.centraliowatec.com or on the Central Iowa TEC  facebook page.

April 7, 2024

Nursery: Mallerie H

Children’s Church: Brenda T

Greeters:  Glenn & Cris Lewis

Ushers: Dwight Harsselaar & Jim Bob Suiter

April 14, 2024

Nursery: Tanner & Annie VW

Children’s Church: Dwight & Kim H

Greeters:  Lynn & Joan VDK

Ushers: Dwight Harsselaar & Jim Bob Suiter

Tuesday, April 9

Blood Drive in the FCC

Wednesday, April 10

Kids 4 Christ from 6:30-7:30

FOCUS 6th-8th grade from 6:30-7:30

FOCUS High School from 7:15-8:15

Women’s Bible Study at 6:30

Men’s Bible study at 6:30

7:30  Praise team practice

 Thursday, April 11

Church Council at 7:00

EASTER:  Please join
 us for the Easter sunrise service led by the FOCUS youth on Sunday, March 31, at 7:30 a.m.  Following the service, the youth going on the mission trip will be serving breakfast.  Please join us for breakfast casserole, fruit, and cinnamon rolls.  All proceeds will go towards the Bluefield, WV mission trip.  Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you!

The next Lynnville-Sully Community Blood Drive will be Tuesday, April 9 from 2:00pm-6:25pm in the FCC building. To make an appointment call 1-800-287-4903.

The coffee time clipboard will be coming around Sunday morning. Please sign up to bring some goodies in April and/or May.

If you ordered an Easter Lily please remember to take it home with you after the service today.

Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:18                                Mission Committee information: A Missions trip to Clarkston Georgia is scheduled for June 1 – 9, 2024 to assist Daniel and Sarah Zagami. Plans include helping with a mission-themed VBS program for the youth in the Swahili Church. This would likely be in the morning. In the afternoons, there could also be opportunities for a baseball camp, light maintenance for refugee families in their apartments, and delivering household items to newly arrived families.                                                                                                                                                        An additional list of items that are needed is as follows: Childrens clothing sizes Infant to 10-12 in clean usable condition and table service (no china). These items may be placed on the table in the Fellowship hall. Collection of these items will end on May 12th.                                                                                 If you’re interested in this missions trip opportunity contact Pastor Jamie or Verlan Vos. In order to logistically plan for the trip we need a firm commitment by Sunday, April 14, 2024. 

Receipts: Save your receipts from HyVee and deposit them in the collection container on the table in the Fellowship hall. Your grocery shopping will support Discover Hope 517 Ministries in Newton!

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FOCUS Wednesday, April 3.  6th-8th grade will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  9th-12th grade will meet from 7:15-8:15 p.m.

Young Friends Meeting:  Sunday, April 28, after the service.

7th & 8th Grade Chicago Mission Trip:  Sunday, July 7- Friday, July 12.  Information has been sent out.  A $50 deposit is due April 7.

Senior Farewell / FOCUS Year End Party:  We will be having our Senior Farewell / Year End party on Wednesday night, April 17. Middle School will meet at 6:30. High School will join at 7:00 for a combined meal of beef burgers, cheesy potatoes, cake & ice cream.  Middle school will be done at 7:30.  High school will be done at 8:15.

Teens Encounter Christ: Being held July 12-14 at First Christian Reformed Church in Oskaloosa.  Students can go through that are entering their sophomore year through the summer following their senior year.  Applications can be found at www.centraliowatec.com or on the Central Iowa Teens Encounter Christ facebook page.

March 31, 2024

Nursery: Bev VG & Vickie N

Children’s Church: Joel VK

Greeters:  Duane & Sherry Harthoorn

Ushers: Chris Tice & Dwight Harsselaar

April 7, 2024

Nursery: Mallerie H

Children’s Church: Brenda T

Greeters:  Glenn & Cris Lewis

Ushers: Dwight Harsselaar & Jim Bob Suiter

Sunday, March 31

7:30  Easter Sunrise service

8:00 FOCUS breakfast

9:00 Easter service

8:30 prayer meeting in the conference room

Monday, April 1

Missions Committee meeting

Wednesday, April 3

Kids 4 Christ from 6:30-7:30

FOCUS 6th-8th grade from 6:30-7:30 

FOCUS High School from 7:15-8:15 

Women’s Bible Study at 6:30

Men’s Bible study at 6:30

7:30  Praise team practice

The next Lynnville-Sully Community Blood Drive will be Tuesday, April 9 from 2:00pm-6:25pm in the FCC building. To make an appointment call 1-800-287-4903.

Now is the time to invite a friend, neighbor or family member to church.

Good Friday Tenebrae service will be held on Friday, March 29 at 7:00 pm.  We will be partaking in communion during the service.

EASTER:  Please join us for the Easter sunrise service led by the FOCUS youth on Sunday, March 31, at 7:30 a.m.  Following the service, the youth going on the mission trip will be serving breakfast.  Please join us for breakfast casserole, fruit, and cinnamon rolls.  All proceeds will go towards the Bluefield, WV mission trip.  Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you on Easter!

Easter lily orders are due by Sunday! Cost is $12. COntact the office or a decorating committee member.                                       

The coffee time clipboard will be coming around Sunday morning. Please sign up to bring some goodies in April and/or May.

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FOCUS Wednesday, March 27.  6th-8th grade will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  9th-12th grade will meet from 7:15-8:15 p.m.

Young Friends Meeting:  Today, Sunday, March 24, after the service.

Easter Sunrise Service:  Sunday, March 31, at 7:30 a.m. FOCUS will be helping with the sunrise service, so we encourage all youth to attend and support each other.

Easter Breakfast:  Sunday, March 31, at 8:00 a.m.  Information has been sent out to those going on the mission trip asking you to bring either a breakfast casserole or cinnamon rolls.  Please be at the church by 7:15 a.m.  Hard copies of this info are available at FOCUS.

7th & 8th Grade Chicago Mission Trip:  Sunday, July 7- Friday, July 12.  Information has been sent out.  A $50 deposit is due April 7.

Teens Encounter Christ: Being held July 12-14 at First Christian Reformed Church in Oskaloosa.  Students can go through that are entering their sophomore year through the summer following their senior year.  Applications can be found at www.centraliowatec.com or on the Central Iowa Teens Encounter Christ facebook page.

March 24, 2024

Nursery: Pat N

Children’s Church: Dawn A

Greeters:  Rich & Karen Van Manen

Ushers: Chris Tice & Dwight Harsselaar

March 31, 2024

Nursery: Bev VG & Vickie N

Children’s Church: Joel VK

Greeters:  Duane & Sherry Harthoorn

Ushers: Chris Tice & Dwight Harsselaar

Wednesday, March 27

Kids 4 Christ from 6:30-7:30

FOCUS 6th-8th grade from 6:30-7:30

FOCUS High School from 7:15-8:15

Women’s Bible Study at 6:30

Men’s Bible study at 6:30

7:30  Praise team practice

Thursday, March 28

Hope Ministries-Curt D will lead

Friday, March 29

Good Friday Tenebrae service at 7:00

Sunday, March 31

7:30  Easter Sunrise service

8:00 FOCUS breakfast

9:00 Easter service

GriefShare: A new session of GriefShare has begun at Grinnell Friends Church. Mondays, 6:30 - 8:00 PM for 13 sessions. When a loved one dies, it may feel like you're alone. Few people understand how painful and isolating your grief can be, but that doesn't mean you have to suffer by yourself. At GriefShare you'll find a safe, comforting place where you can talk with others about your grief. You'll find support, direction, and guidance on how to make it through.

The next Lynnville-Sully Community Blood Drive will be Tuesday, April 9 from 2:00pm-6:25pm in the FCC building. To make an appointment call 1-800-287-4903.

USFW Spring Fling will be held at Camp Quaker Heights on Saturday, April 20. You do not need to be a member to attend the event. Men are welcome too.

Now is the time to invite a friend, neighbor or family member to church.

Good Friday tenebrae service will be held on Friday, March 28 at 7:00 pm.  We will be partaking in communion during the service.

Easter morning begins with the FOCUS sunrise service at 7:30.  Easter celebration service will be at 9:00.  FOCUS will be serving breakfast after both services.

The decorating committee will be taking orders for Easter Lilies.  If you would like to purchase one please email the church office prior to March 24.  Please include who you would like the lily in memory of when you place your order.

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FOCUS Wednesday, March 20.  6th-8th grade will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  9th-12th grade will meet from 7:15-8:15 p.m.

Young Friends Meeting:  Sunday, March 24, after the service.

Easter Sunrise Service:  Sunday, March 31, at 7:30 a.m. FOCUS will be helping with the sunrise service.  We will start a sign up on Wed., March 20. 

Easter Breakfast:  Sunday, March 31, at 8:00 a.m.  Information has been sent out to those going on the mission trip asking you to bring either a breakfast casserole or cinnamon rolls.  Please be at the church by 7:15 a.m.  Hard copies of this info will be available at FOCUS on March 20.

7th & 8th Grade Chicago Mission Trip:  Sunday, July 7- Friday, July 12.  Information has been sent out.  A $50 deposit is due April 7.

March 17, 2024

Nursery: Dawn A 

Children’s Church:  Pat N

Greeters:  Ron & Vickie Nikkel

Ushers: Rodney Van Maanen & Chris Tice

March 24, 2024

Nursery: Pat N

Children’s Church: Dawn A

Greeters:  Rich & Karen Van Manen

Ushers: Chris Tice & Dwight Harsselaar

Sunday, March 17

8:30 prayer meeting in the conference room

Monday, March 18

9:30 am Women’s Bible Study

Wednesday, March 20

Kids 4 Christ from 6:30-7:30

FOCUS 6th-8th grade from 6:30-7:30 

FOCUS High School from 7:15-8:15 

Women’s Bible Study at 6:30

Men’s Bible study at 6:30

7:30  Praise team practice

Thursday, March 21

Elders meeting

Don't forget to set your clocks ahead on Saturday night!

The Iowa Wolves are offering a Faith and Family day on Sunday, March 17.  For only $17 you get admission to the game, hot dog, chips & drink and a post game concert by Jordan St. Cyr.  For more information or to purchase tickets go to www.iowa.gleague.nba.com.

Quarterly meeting will be Sunday morning following the worship service. Committees should have a report to share. There will not be a council meeting in March.

Now is the time to invite a friend or neighbor to one or both of Holy Week services.  Good Friday on March 28 at 7:00 pm.  Easter Sunrise service with the FOCUS group, breakfast and Easter Celebration service.

GriefShare: A new session of GriefShare has begun at Grinnell Friends Church. Mondays, 6:30 - 8:00 PM for 13 sessions. When a loved one dies, it may feel like you're alone. Few people understand how painful and isolating your grief can be, but that doesn't mean you have to suffer by yourself. At GriefShare you'll find a safe, comforting place where you can talk with others about your grief. You'll find support, direction, and guidance on how to make it through.

The next Lynnville-Sully Community Blood Drive will be Tuesday, April 9 from 2:00pm-6:25pm in the FCC building. To make an appointment call 1-800-287-4903.

USFW Spring Fling will be held at Camp Quaker Heights on Saturday, April 20. You do not need to be a member to attend the event. Men are welcome too.

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

NO FOCUS on Wed., March 13.  Enjoy spring break!  We’ll see you on Wed., March 20.

Young Friends Meeting:  Sunday, March 24, after the service.

March 10, 2024

Nursery: Lori & Verlan

Children’s Church:  Angie D

Greeters:  Rita Carlson

Ushers: Rodney Van Maanen & Chris Tice

March 17, 2024

Nursery: Dawn A

Children’s Church:  Pat N

Greeters:  Ron & Vickie Nikkel

Ushers: Rodney Van Maanen & Chris Tice

Sunday, March 10

8:30 prayer meeting in the conference room

Today is Missions Sunday

Quarterly meeting today after the service

Monday, March 11

9:30 am Women’s Bible Study

USFW meeting at 5:30 at Lyn’s home

Wednesday, March 13

No Kids 4 Christ or FOCUS due to Spring Break

Women’s Bible Study at 6:30

Men’s Bible study at 6:30

7:30  Praise team practice

Sunday is the last day to bring in gently used and new shoes for the Inspirations Daycare shoe fundraiser.

Hospice of Pella invites you to an upcoming Volunteer Training.  We will gather from 9:00-11:30 AM, on Wednesday mornings, March 13 – April 17, to learn about what Hospice is and how Hospice Volunteers can provide care, comfort, and support to patients and their families.  If you’d like to learn more or to sign up for the class, please call Beth Loux, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, at 641-620-5050.  We’d love to have you join us! 

The Iowa House has passed HF 2617, the "Baby Olivia bill."  This refers to a 3-minute video which shows the truth about a baby developing in the womb.  The bill would make this video a requirement for the Human Growth and Development curriculum in Iowa schools.   This bill now goes to the Iowa Senate Education Committee, which Senator Ken Rozenboom chairs.  Please contact Senator Rozenboom (641-295-6551)  or ken.rozenboom@legis.iowa.gov   Encourage him to stand strong on life and move this bill.  74 % of young people support abortion rights.  They need to see that the baby in her mother's womb is a baby.

The Iowa Wolves are offering a Faith and Family day on Sunday, March 17.  For only $17 you get admission to the game, hot dog, chips & drink and a post game concert by Jordan St. Cyr.  For more information or to purchase tickets go to www.iowa.gleague.nba.com.

Quarterly meeting will be held next Sunday, March 10 immediately following the morning worship service.  Please be ready to share a report from your committee.  There will not be a council meeting in March.

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FOCUS Wednesday, March 6.  6th-8th grade will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  9th-12th grade will meet from 7:15-8:15 p.m.

Teens Encounter Christ: Being held March 1-3 at First Church in Pella.  Please keep the candidates and workers in your prayers.

Young Friends Meeting:  Sunday, March 24, after the service.

March 3, 2024

Nursery: 

Children’s Church: Cindy N

Greeters: Dwight & Kim H

Ushers: Drew H & Rodney Van Maanen

March 10, 2024

Nursery: Lori & Verlan

Children’s Church:  Angie D

Greeters:  Rita Carlson

Ushers: Rodney Van Maanen & Chris Tice

Monday, March 4

9:30 am Women’s Bible Study

Missions/Home Missions meeting at 7:00 pm

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Wednesday, March 6

Kids 4 Christ from 6:30-7:30

Jr High FOCUS from 6:30-7:30

High School FOCUS from 7:15-8:15

Women’s Bible Study at 6:30

Men’s Bible study at 6:30

7:30  Praise team practice

Sunday, March 10

Quarterly Meeting after the service

The Inspirations Daycare is raising funds through a shoe drive. Our church will be helping them collect shoes. Please drop your gently worn, used, and new shoes off in the fellowship downstairs from now until 2/29.

Valentine’s Dinner:  A sincere and special thank you to everyone that came out and supported the FOCUS mission team last Sunday night.  Also thank you to those that let us borrow your roasters and ovens.  Students & Young Friends – awesome job!  It was a very successful event raising $4,400.  We are so very blessed to be part of such an amazing church family and appreciate your continued prayers as we prepare for the West Virginia mission trip!

Hospice of Pella invites you to an upcoming Volunteer Training.  We will gather from 9:00-11:30 AM, on Wednesday mornings, March 13 – April  17, to learn about what Hospice is and how Hospice Volunteers can provide care, comfort, and support to patients and their families.  If you’d like to learn more or to sign up for the class, please call Beth Loux, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, at 641-620-5050.  We’d love to have you join us! 

Spring Body of Representative and our annual Leadership workshop will take place March 22-23 in Mason City, IA at Riverside Friends Church. Lunch will be served by free will offering. The Leadership workshop topic is “Making Space for the Next Generation,” and we will be charging $10 at the door. Register online at: https://iaym.jumbula.com/SpringBody/SpringBody2024

Awakening Grace Spring Retreat: April 13, 2024 from 9:30-3:30 at Stoney Point in Reasnor. This retreat is for any parent, grandparent or siblings over 12 who have experienced the loss of a baby at in stage during pregnancy. The retreat includes a memorial walk, presentation from Cindy Claussen, testimonies, candle making, memorial wall art and a catered lunch. To register for this free event email amb.beyer@gmail.com

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FOCUS Wednesday, February 28.  6th-8th grade will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  9th-12th grade will meet from 7:15-8:15 p.m.

Teens Encounter Christ: Being held March 1-3 at First Church in Pella.  Students can go through that are entering their sophomore year through the summer following their senior year.  Applications can be found at www.centraliowatec.com or on the Central Iowa Teens Encounter Christ facebook page.

February 25, 2024

Nursery: Angie Dillon

Children’s Church: Dwight & Kim H

Greeters: Doug & Lori Terlouw

Ushers: Drew H & Rodney Van Maanen

March 3, 2024

Nursery: Tiffany M

Children’s Church: Cindy N

Greeters: Dwight & Kim H

Ushers: Drew H & Rodney Van Maanen

Monday, February 26, 2024

Women's Bible Study at 9:30 am

Wednesday, February 28

Kids 4 Christ from 6:30-7:30

Jr High FOCUS from 6:30-7:30

High School FOCUS from 7:15-8:15

Women’s Bible Study at 6:30

Men’s Bible study at 6:30

7:30  Praise team practice

Valentine’s Dinner:  The Valentine’s Dinner fundraiser for the FOCUS mission trip to Bluefield, WV is tonight.  We sincerely thank you for your support & look forward to seeing you!  ~ FOCUS mission team & Young Friends committee

The Inspirations Daycare is raising funds through a shoe drive. Our church will be helping them collect shoes. Please drop your gently worn, used, and new shoes off in the fellowship downstairs from now until 2/ 29.

Do you have a song that you would like for us to sing as part of our worship service? Pass it along to a music committee member or Pastor Jamie for consideration.

At the January missions meeting we discussed the information gathered from the pledge cards. $1268.00 is the monetary amount pledged by the members/attenders each month for Missions support.  The following Missions will receive monetary support of $100.00 per month.

 Camp Quaker Heights

 Mesquakie Friends – Miles Davenport and Kyle Chyma

 Nathan and Brianna Martin

 Daniel and Sarah Zagami

 Sheepgate

 Hope Ministries

 Pavlos and Meggan Vasileiadou

 Amber and Jack Mututwa – Trail Missions

 Love Packages

 East Jasper Christian Food Pantry

Support for Regeneration Chuch in San Diego (Mark and Lindsey Porter) has been suspended as the last church service is scheduled for February 18, 2024. Mark and Lindsey are changing their focus of ministry to sharing with those in recovery. The Missions Committee is currently researching additional ministries to support in order to fully distribute the pledged funding. The Zagamis are thinking of facilitating a mission-themed VBS program for the youth in the Swahili Church in Clarkston, Georgia. Daniel and Sarah would also like to give each child in the VBS program an English children's Bible and have suggested the following options. One is purchasing a Bible available on Amazon for $4 each so that's something the church could contribute to or any children's Bible could work. https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Economy-Paperback-Comfort-Print/dp/0310455057/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?crid=182L3ZHGICIHB&keywords=kids+bible+paperback&qid=1702476437&sprefix=kids+bible+paperback%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-7

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FOCUS Wednesday, February 21.  6th-8th grade will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  9th-12th grade will meet from 7:15-8:15 p.m.

Valentine’s Dinner Fundraiser:  High School students attending the mission trip and any other students that want to help – the Valentine Dinner is tonight, Sunday, February 18.  We will have food prep & set up today at 10:30 a.m.  Please be back at the church at 4:15 p.m.

Teens Encounter Christ: Being held March 1-3 at First Church in Pella.  Students can go through that are entering their sophomore year through the summer following their senior year.  Applications can be found at www.centraliowatec.com or on the Central Iowa Teens Encounter Christ facebook page.

February 18, 2024

Nursery: Mike & Brenda Terpstra

Children’s Church: Brenda T

Greeters: Lynn & Joan VK

Ushers: Lynn VK & Drew H

February 25, 2024

Nursery: Angie Dillon

Children’s Church: Dwight & Kim H

Greeters: Doug & Lori Terlouw

Ushers: Drew H & Rodney Van Maanen

Sunday, February 18

8:30 prayer meeting in the conference room

FOCUS Valentine’s dinner.

Sunday morning begins the season of Lent as we prepare for Easter.

Monday, February 19

Women’s Bible Study at 9:30am

Wednesday, February 21

Kids 4 Christ from 6:30-7:30

Jr High FOCUS from 6:30-7:30

High School FOCUS from 7:15-8:15

Women’s Bible Study at 6:30

Men’s Bible study at 6:30

7:30 Praise team practice

Thursday, February 22

Hope Ministries-Pastor Jamie will lead

We will be wrapping up our series, "How We Grow" this weekend. We will be concluding with the spiritual discipline of worship.  Next week begins the season of Lent as we prepare for Easter.

The Bible app that Pastor Jamie recommended is called the YouVersion Bible App.  It can be found in the app store.

The Inspirations Daycare is raising funds through a shoe drive. Our church will be helping them collect shoes. Please drop your gently worn, used, and new shoes off in the fellowship downstairs from now until February 29.

Do you have a song that you would like for us to sing as part of our worship service? Pass it along to a music committee member or Pastor Jamie for consideration.

Valentine’s Dinner:  The Valentine’s Dinner fundraiser for the FOCUS mission trip to Bluefield, WV will be on Sunday evening, February 18.  RSVP by TODAY.  The students have been asked to each get 10 reservations, so please feel free to make a reservation through one of them or there are blank forms in the back of the sanctuary and in the fellowship room along with a basket for completed forms.  Reservations can also be made online by going to http://tinyurl.com/3nt74mjt.

Thank you – we appreciate your support!

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FOCUS Wednesday, February 14.  6th-8th grade will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  9th-12th grade will meet from 7:15-8:15 p.m.

Valentine’s Dinner Fundraiser:  High School students attending the mission trip and any students that want to help – mark your calendars for the Valentine Dinner being held on Sunday, February 18.  Please make sure to sign-up for a food prep time (Saturday-time TBD and/or Sunday @ 10:30 a.m.) and working at the event on Sunday evening.

Teens Encounter Christ: Being held March 1-3 at First Church in Pella.  Students can go through that are entering their sophomore year through the summer following their senior year.  Applications can be found at www.centraliowatec.com or on the Central Iowa Teens Encounter Christ facebook page

February 11, 2024

Nursery: Curt Dunsbergen

Children’s Church: Joel Vande Krol

Greeters: Glenn & Cris Lewis

Ushers: Lynn VK & Drew H

February 18, 2024

Nursery: Mike & Brenda Terpstra

Children’s Church: Brenda T

Greeters: Lynn & Joan VK

Ushers: Lynn VK & Drew H

Sunday, February 11

8:30 prayer meeting in the conference room

Today is Missions Sunday.

Monday, February 12

Women’s Bible Study at 9:30am

USFW meeting at 5:30 at Lyn’s house

Wednesday, February 14

Kids 4 Christ from 6:30-7:30

Jr High FOCUS from 6:30-7:30

High School FOCUS from 7:15-8:15

Women’s Bible Study at 6:30

Men’s Bible study at 6:30

7:30  Praise team practice

Thursday, February 15

Elders meeting

Sunday is the day for our Lynnville Friends Mini Golf open.  Come out and have fun this afternoon from 1:00 - 5:00.  Invite a friend to come and share in the fun!  A huge thank you to all who contributed in a variety of ways to make this happen!

We will pick up our series on spiritual disciplines this Sunday looking at the disciplines of scripture reading and prayer.  We will conclude next week with the discipline of worship.

The January treasurer’s report can be found on the back table in the sanctuary.

Do you have a song that you would like for us to sing as part of our worship service? Pass it along to a music committee member or Pastor Jamie for consideration.

Valentine’s Dinner: The Valentine’s Dinner fundraiser for the FOCUS mission trip to Bluefield, WV will be on Sunday evening, February 18. RSVP by Sunday, February 11.  The students have been asked to each get 10 reservations, so please feel free to make a reservation through one of them or there are blank forms in the back of the sanctuary and in the fellowship room along with a basket for completed forms.  Reservations can also be made online by going to http://tinyurl.com/3nt74mjt. Thank you – we appreciate your support!

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FOCUS Wednesday, February 7.  6th-8th grade will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  9th-12th grade will meet from 7:15-8:15 p.m.

Valentine’s Dinner Fundraiser:  High School students attending the mission trip and any students that want to help – mark your calendars for the Valentine Dinner being held on Sunday, February 18.  Please make sure to sign-up for a food prep time (Saturday-time TBD and/or Sunday @ 10:30 a.m.) and working at the event on Sunday evening.

Teens Encounter Christ: Being held March 1-3 at First Church in Pella.  Students can go through that are entering their sophomore year through the summer following their senior year.  Applications can be found at www.centraliowatec.com or on the Central Iowa Teens Encounter Christ facebook page.

February 4, 2024

Nursery: Tanner & Annie Vander Weerdt

Children’s Church: Dawn A

Greeters: Duane & Sherry Harthoorn

Ushers: Keith Vos & Lynn VK

February 11, 2024

Nursery: Curt Dunsbergen

Children’s Church: Joel Vande Krol

Greeters: Glenn & Cris Lewis

Ushers: Lynn VK & Drew H

Sunday, February 4

8:30 prayer meeting in the conference room

Mini Golf Open from 1-5.

Monday, February 5

Women’s Bible Study at 9:30am

Wednesday, February 7

Kids 4 Christ from 6:30-7:30

Jr High FOCUS from 6:30-730

High School FOCUS from 7:15-8:15

Women’s Bible Study at 6:30

Men’s Bible study at 6:3

7:30  Praise team pracice

Thursday, February 8

Church Council meeting at 7:00 pm

The coffeetime clipboard will be coming around Sunday morning. Please take a moment to sign up to bring something in February and/or March.

Sunday will be Youth Sunday so come out and support our youth!

Be a part of our exciting outreach on Sunday, February 4. We need hole designers as well as friendly faces to help out the day of the event. It will be from 1:00 - 5:00. Contact Pastor Jamie to see how you can help be a part of the 3rd Annual Mini Golf Open!

Valentine’s Dinner: The Valentine’s Dinner fundraiser for the FOCUS mission trip to Bluefield, WV will be on Sunday evening, February 18. RSVP by Sunday, February 11.  The students have been asked to each get 10 reservations, so please feel free to make a reservation through one of them or there are blank forms in the back of the sanctuary and in the fellowship room along with a basket for completed forms.  Reservations can also be made online by going to http://tinyurl.com/3nt74mjt  Thank you – we appreciate your support!

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FOCUS Wednesday, January 31.  6th-8th grade will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  9th-12th grade will meet from 7:15-8:15 p.m.

Youth Sunday:  Sunday, January 28.  Welcome to our guests and special thanks to our high school students for helping with the service!

Winter Jam 2024:  Grades 6-12.  Friday, February 2, at Wells Fargo in Des Moines.  For those that are signed up, we will meet in front of the high school after school. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and concert starts at 7:00 p.m.  Bring money for food and extra if you want to purchase a t-shirt.

2024 Mission Trip – Bluefield, WV:  July 28-August 3.  Information has been sent via Remind and hardcopies are available at FOCUS. We are asking students to sign up by Wednesday, January 31.  A $100 deposit will be due at that time.  Thanks!

Valentine’s Dinner Fundraiser:  High School students attending the mission trip and any students that want to help – mark your calendars for the Valentine Dinner being held on Sunday, February 18.  Please make sure to sign-up for a food prep time (Saturday-time TBD and/or Sunday @ 10:30 a.m.) and working at the event on Sunday evening.

Teens Encounter Christ: Being held March 1-3 at First Church in Pella.  Students can go through that are entering their sophomore year through the summer following their senior year.  Applications can be found at www.centraliowatec.com or on the Central Iowa Teens Encounter Christ facebook page.

January 28, 2024

Nursery: Drew & Mallerie

Children’s Church: Angie D

Greeters: Rich & Karen Van Manen

Ushers: Keith Vos & Lynn VK

February 4, 2024

Nursery: Tanner & Annie Vander Weerdt

Children’s Church: Dawn A

Greeters: Duane & Sherry Harthoorn

Ushers: Keith Vos & Lynn VK

THIS WEEK:

Sunday, January 28

8:30 prayer meeting in the conference room

Today is Youth Sunday.

Monday, January 29

Women’s Bible Study at 9:30am

Wednesday, January 31

Kids 4 Christ from 6:30-7:30

Jr High FOCUS from 6:30-7:30

High School FOCUS from 7:15-8:15

Women’s Bible Study at 6:30

Men’s Bible study at 6:30

7:30  Praise team practice

Be a part of our exciting outreach on Sunday, February 4. We need hole designers as well as friendly faces to help out the day of the event. It will be from 1:00 - 5:00. Contact Pastor Jamie to see how you can help be a part of the 3rd Annual Mini Golf Open!

Calling all men, you can still join us for Faith Foundations on Wednesdays at 6:30.

Eileen will be mailing or emailing the yearly giving reports out so please be looking for those in your mailbox.   

 Valentine’s Dinner: The Valentine’s Dinner fundraiser for the FOCUS mission trip to Bluefield, WV will be on Sunday evening, February 18. RSVP by Sunday, February 11.  The students have been asked to each get 10 reservations, so please feel free to make a reservation through one of them or there are blank forms in the back of the sanctuary and in the fellowship room along with a basket for completed forms.  Reservations can also be made online by going to http://tinyurl.com/3nt74mjt  Thank you – we appreciate your support!

Brad Van Wyk is living in the apartments on the south edge of town and is desiring company from time to time. Please contact Pastor Jamie if you'd like to arrange some time to play checkers or visit with Brad.

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FOCUS Wednesday, January 24.  6th-8th grade will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  9th-12th grade will meet from 7:15-8:15 p.m.

Young Friends Meeting:  Today, January 21 after the service.

Youth Sunday:  January 28.  High school students will be helping with the service.  Please invite your family & friends 

Winter Jam 2024:  Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, February 2 featuring Crowder, Lecrae, Cain, Katy Nichole, Seventh Day Slumber, and Newsong. We will be ordering Jam Nation tickets again this year, which means more cost but no waiting outside.  Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and concert starts at 7:00 p.m.  We will meet in front of the high school right after school is out.  Student cost is $25.  If you back out, we cannot reimburse.  However, you can find a replacement.  Order and payment deadline is Wednesday, January 24.

2024 Mission Trip – Bluefield, WV:  July 28-August 3.  Information has been sent via Remind and hardcopies are available at FOCUS. We are asking students to sign up by Wednesday, January 31.  A $100 deposit will be due at that time.  Thanks!

Valentine’s Dinner Fundraiser:  High School students attending the mission trip and any students that want to help – mark your calendars for the Valentine Dinner being held on Sunday, February 18.  Please make sure to sign-up for a food prep time (Saturday-time TBD and/or Sunday @ 10:30 a.m.) and working at the event on Sunday evening. 

Teens Encounter Christ: Being held March 1-3 at First Church in Pella.  Students can go through that are entering their sophomore year through the summer following their senior year.  Applications can be found at www.centraliowatec.com or on the Central Iowa Teens Encounter Christ facebook page.

January 21, 2024

Nursery: Bev VG & Vickie Nikkel

Children’s Church: Pat N

Greeters: Ron & Vickie Nikkel

Ushers: Brian Lanser & Keith Vos

Ushers: Brian Lanser & Keith Vos

January 28, 2024

Nursery: Drew & Mallerie

Children’s Church: Angie D 

Greeters: Rich & Karen Van Manen

Ushers: Keith Vos & Lynn VK

This week's schedule:

Sunday, January 21

8:30 prayer meeting in the conference room

We will recognize today as Missions Sunday.

Young Friends meeting after the service.

Monday, January 22

Women’s Bible Study at 9:30am

Rescheduled USFW meeting at 5:30pm at Lyn’s house

Wednesday, January 24

Kids 4 Christ from 6:30-7:30

Jr High FOCUS from 6:30-7:30

High School FOCUS from 7:15-8:15

Women’s Bible Study at 6:30

Men’s Bible study at 6:30

7:30  Praise team practice

Thursday, January 25

Hope Ministries-Jer will lead

Church council meeting will be this Tuesday at 6:30 instead of Thursday. Please have a representative from your committee in attendance.

The music committee is always looking for volunteers to be a part of the worship team whether it be running power point, playing in the band or singing. Please contact Eileen or Jaci if you feel led to be a part of this great ministry!

Be a part of our exciting outreach on Sunday, February 4. We need hole designers as well as friendly faces to help out the day of the event. It will be from 1:00 - 5:00. Contact Pastor Jamie to see how you can help be a part of the 3rd Annual Mini Golf Open!

Men's Bible study will start Wednesday night at 6:30. We will be doing "Faith Foundations" with David Platt. Bring your bible.  We look forward to having you

We look forward to celebrating communion during the morning worship service on Sunday. You will be asked to come forward to receive the elements. If this is challenging for you an elder will gladly come and serve you where you are seated.

The December 2023 treasurer’s report can be found on the back table in the sanctuary.

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FOCUS Wednesday, January 10.  6th-8th grade will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  9th-12th grade will meet from 7:15-8:15 p.m.

Young Friends Meeting:  January 14 after the service.

Winter Jam 2024:  Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, February 2 featuring Crowder, Lecrae, Cain, Katy Nichole, Seventh Day Slumber, and Newsong. We will be ordering Jam Nation tickets again this year, which means more cost but no waiting outside.  Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and concert starts at 7:00 p.m.  We will meet in front of the high school right after school is out.  Student cost is $25.  If you back out, we cannot reimburse.  However, you can find a replacement.  Order and payment deadline is Wednesday, January 24.

2024 Mission Trip – Bluefield, WV:  July 28-August 3.  Information has been sent via Remind and hardcopies available at FOCUS this Wednesday, January 10. We are asking students to sign up by Wednesday, January 31.  A $100 deposit will be due at that time.  Thanks!

Valentine’s Dinner on February 18!  Reservation forms and details will be available next week!

Teens Encounter Christ: Being held March 1-3 at First Church in Pella.  Students can go through that are entering their sophomore year through the summer following their senior year.  Applications can be found at www.centraliowatec.com or on the Central Iowa Teens Encounter Christ facebook page.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Sunday, January 7

8:30 prayer meeting in the conference room

We will celebrate holy communion.

Monday, January 8

Women’s Bible Study at 9:30am

USFW meeting at 5:30pm at Lyn’s house

Missions/Home Missions meeting at 7:00pm

Tuesday, January 9

Church Council meeting at 6:30pm

Wednesday, January 10

Kids 4 Christ from 6:30-7:30

Jr High FOCUS from 6:30-7:30

High School FOCUS from 7:15-8:15

Women’s Bible Study at 6:30

Men’s Bible study at 6:30

7:30  Praise team practice

January 7, 2024

Nursery: Dawn Allbee

Children’s Church: Dwight & Kim

Greeters: Dwight & Kim

Ushers: Warren Blom & Brian Lanser

January 14, 2024

Nursery: Pat N

Children’s Church:  Cindy N

Greeters: Rita C

Ushers: Brian Lanser & Keith Vos

The weather this weekend looks to be a little challenging. Please use your own judgement on if it is safe for you to come to church on Sunday. The service will be livestreamed even if the church service is cancelled. Any official cancellation will come via email and Facebook.

The men's bible study will be studying, "Faith Foundations" with David Platt on Wednesday nights at 6:30. Everyone is welcome.

The music committee is always looking for volunteers to be a part of the worship team whether it be running power point, playing in the band or singing. Please contact Eileen or Jaci if you feel led to be a part of this great ministry!

Be a part of our exciting outreach on Sunday, February 4. We need hole designers as well as friendly faces to help out the day of the event. It will be from 1:00 - 5:00. Contact Pastor Jamie to see how you can help be a part of the 3rd Annual Mini Golf Open!

Ladies Bible Study will begin this week Wednesday at 6:30. We will be doing the Beth Moore “Mercy Triumphs” study on the book of James. We will watch the first video this week. The video is about 58 minutes so we will start promptly so we can see the whole session. There is a book for your homework if you would like and we will discuss the homework the following week. However….don't let homework keep you from coming to the study. There is so much in videos even without homework. You choose your level of involvement….there are options. Text or talk to Missi Bogaard with any questions or to request a book. 219.776.5234. Looking forward to studying together!  

Eileen will be mailing or emailing the yearly giving reports out very soon so please be looking for those.    

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FOCUS Wednesday, January 17.  6th-8th grade will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  9th-12th grade will meet from 7:15-8:15 p.m.

Young Friends Meeting:  TODAY, January 14 after the service.

Winter Jam 2024:  Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, February 2 featuring Crowder, Lecrae, Cain, Katy Nichole, Seventh Day Slumber, and Newsong. We will be ordering Jam Nation tickets again this year, which means more cost but no waiting outside.  Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and concert starts at 7:00 p.m.  We will meet in front of the high school right after school is out.  Student cost is $25.  If you back out, we cannot reimburse.  However, you can find a replacement.  Order and payment deadline is Wednesday, January 24.

2024 Mission Trip – Bluefield, WV:  July 28-August 3.  Information has been sent via Remind and hardcopies available at FOCUS this Wednesday, January 10. We are asking students to sign up by Wednesday, January 31.  A $100 deposit will be due at that time.  Thanks!

Valentine’s Dinner on February 18!  Reservation forms and details will be available soon!

Teens Encounter Christ: Being held March 1-3 at First Church in Pella.  Students can go through that are entering their sophomore year through the summer following their senior year.  Applications can be found at www.centraliowatec.com or on the Central Iowa Teens Encounter Christ facebook page.

January 14, 2024

Nursery: Pat N

Children’s Church:  Cindy N

Greeters: Rita C

Ushers: Brian Lanser & Keith Vos

January 21, 2024

Nursery: Bev VG & Vickie Nikkel

Children’s Church: Angie D

Greeters: Ron & Vickie Nikkel

Ushers: Brian Lanser & Keith Vos

Sunday, January 14

8:30 prayer meeting in the conference room

Today is Missions Sunday.

Young Friends meeting after the service.

Monday, January 15

Women’s Bible Study at 9:30am

Rescheduled USFW meeting at 5:30pm at Lyn’s house

Wednesday, January 17

Kids 4 Christ from 6:30-7:30

Jr High FOCUS from 6:30-7:30

High School FOCUS from 7:15-8:15

Women’s Bible Study at 6:30

Men’s Bible study at 6:30

7:30  Praise team practice

Thursday, January 18

Elders meeting

Church council will be on Tuesday, January 9 at 7:00. This is a change of date! Please have a committee representative attend this meeting.

The music committee is always looking for volunteers to be a part of the worship team whether it be running power point, playing in the band or singing. Please contact Eileen or Jaci if you feel led to be a part of this great ministry!

Christian Ed is still looking for an individual to facilitate the women’s Bible study on Wednesday nights starting in January.  Please let Dawn know if God has put this on your heart as a way to give back to the ladies of the church.

Please get your Missions Pledge cards turned in today!

The Monday morning Women’s Bible Study will resume on January 8 at 9:30 with a study on “The Images of God”.  The study guides can be picked up in room #11.

Men's Bible study will resume on January 10 on Wednesday evenings at 6:30. Everyone is welcome as we study God's Word together.

Mark your calendars now for the 3rd Annual Lynnville Friends Open!  We will be hosting an afternoon of mini-golf again on Sunday, February 4.  Please contact Pastor Jamie to design/host a hole.

Communion will be a part of our January 7 worship service. Prepare your hearts for participation in the Lord's Supper.  We will be coming forward to receive the elements.

We would like to thank you all so much for the generous Christmas gift.  Your support, prayers, and words of encouragement throughout this past year and as we begin 2024 are sincerely appreciated.  We truly feel blessed to be part of such a loving church family and youth group.  

 Pastor Jamie & Missi,  Jer & Jodi,  Curt & Stacey

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

No FOCUS on Wednesday, Jan. 3.  Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!  We’ll see you on Wednesday, Jan. 10!

December 31, 2023

Nursery: Lori & Verlan Vos

Children’s Church: Joel VK

Greeters: Doug & Lori Terlouw

Ushers: Warren Blom & Brian Lanser

January 7, 2024

Nursery: Dawn Allbee

Children’s Church: Dwight & Kim

Greeters: Dwight & Kim

Ushers: Warren Blom & Brian Lanser

Hope Ministries, Thursday night December 28.  Bring your Bible and join us! We will be leaving at 4:45pm, from the church.

The music committee is always looking for volunteers to be a part of the worship team whether it be running power point, playing in the band or singing. Please contact Eileen or Jaci if you feel led to be a part of this great ministry!

Christian Ed is still looking for an individual to facilitate the women’s Bible study on Wednesday nights starting in January.  Please let Dawn know if God has put this on your heart as a way to give back to the ladies of the church.

The Missions Committee is asking that everyone complete the Missions Pledge cards that were in the bulletin and return them in the offering plate by Sunday, December 31, 2023. Please complete the front of the pledge card and also circle the minstries on the back that you want our church to support monetarily. The Missions Committee will use this information to determine the ministries supported and the monetary amount of financial support for 2024.

The Monday morning Women’s Bible Study group will be taking a break until January 8. Sharon Renaud will then be leading a 10 week study by Dale & Sandy Larsen entitled “Images of God”. The study books are in and can be picked up in class room #11.  

There will be no Wednesday night activities on December 27 and January 3. Sunday School classes will not meet on December 31 but will meet this morning.

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

No FOCUS on Wednesday, Dec. 27 & Jan. 3.  Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!  We’ll see you on Wednesday, Jan. 10!

December 24, 2023

Nursery: Dawn

Children’s Church: Dawn

Greeters: Lynn & Joan Vande Krol

Ushers: Jim Bob Suiter & Warren Blom

December 31, 2023

Nursery: Lori & Verlan Vos

Children’s Church: Joel VK

Greeters: Doug & Lori Terlouw

Ushers: Warren Blom & Brian Lanser

The music committee is always looking for volunteers to be a part of the worship team whether it be running power point, playing in the band or singing. Please contact Eileen or Jaci if you feel led to be a part of this great ministry!

Christian Ed is still looking for an individual to facilitate the women’s Bible study on Wednesday nights starting in January.  Please let Dawn know if God has put this on your heart as a way to give back to the ladies of the church.

The Adult Sunday School class will meet this morning and will be doing the last lesson from I Corinthians.  We will be starting a new book the first Sunday in January on II Corinthians.

Envelopes are included in the bulletin if you wish to give a Christmas gift to the staff members. 

The Missions Committee is asking that everyone complete the Missions Pledge cards that were in the bulletin and return them in the offering plate by Sunday, December 31, 2023. Please complete the front of the pledge card and also circle the minstries on the back that you want our church to support monetarily. The Missions Committee will use this information to determine the ministries supported and the monetary amount of financial support for 2024.

The Monday morning Women’s Bible Study group will be taking a break until January 8. Sharon Renaud will then be leading a 10 week study by Dale & Sandy Larsen entitled “Images of God”. If you plan to attend and want a study book and have NOT put your name down for one yet please let Stacey know so we can get enough ordered. 

There will be no Wednesday night activities on December 27 and January 3. Sunday School classes will not meet on December 31 but will meet on December 24.

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FOCUS Christmas Party:  Wednesday, December 20.  Please bring a snack.  Pizza and drinks will be provided.  We will also have a white elephant gift exchange, so find something that you already have at home that you no longer want and wrap it.  6th – 8th Grade will have their white elephant gift exchange at 6:30 followed by pizza and snacks.  High school will start at 7:15 with pizza and snacks followed with their white elephant gift exchange. 

Young Friends Meeting:  Today, December 17, after the service.

December 17, 2023

Nursery: Angie D

Children’s Church: Pat Norman

Greeters: Glenn & Cris Lewis

Ushers: Jim Bob Suiter & Warren Blom

December 24, 2023

Nursery: Dawn

Children’s Church: Dawn

Greeters: Lynn & Joan Vande Krol

Ushers: Jim Bob Suiter & Warren Blom

The music committee is always looking for volunteers to be a part of the worship team whether it be running power point, playing in the band or singing. Please contact Eileen or Jaci if you feel led to be a part of this great ministry!

Christian Ed is still looking for an individual to facilitate the women’s Bible study on Wednesday nights starting in January.  Please let Dawn know if God has put this on your heart as a way to give back to the ladies of the church.

Quarterly meeting will be held this morning after the service. Committee chairs please be prepared to give a brief report.

Envelopes are included in the bulletin if you wish to give a Christmas gift to the staff members. 

The Missions Committee is asking that everyone complete the Missions Pledge card in the bulletin and return them in the Offering plate by Sunday, December 31, 2023.Please complete the front of the pledge card and also circle the minstries on the back that you want our church to support monetarily. The Missions Committee wil use this information to determine the ministries supported and the monetary amount of financial support for 2024.

The Women’s Bible Study that meets on Monday mornings will be taking a break until January 8. Sharon Renaud will then be leading a 10 week study by Dale & Sandy Larsen entitled “Images of God”. If you plan to attend and want a study book and have not yet put your name down for one please let Stacey know so we can get enough ordered. 

There will be no Wednesday night activities on December 27 and January 3. Sunday School classes will not meet on December 31 but will meet on December 24.

IAYM TRUSTEES SCHOLARSHIP: Applications are now being taken for a $500 college scholarship to be distributed in the 2nd semester of the 2023-2024 academic school year (January of 2024). College students within Iowa Yearly Meeting are encouraged to seek an application from Sarah at the IAYM Office. Deadline to apply is January 31.  Recipient will being announced at IAYM Spring Body 2024.

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FOCUS:  Wednesday, December 13.  6th-8th grade will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  9th-12th grade will meet from 7:15-8:15 p.m.  

FOCUS Christmas Party:  Wednesday, December 20.  Please bring a snack.  Pizza and drinks will be provided.  We will also have a white elephant gift exchange, so find something that you already have at home that you no longer want and wrap it.  6th – 8th Grade will have their white elephant gift exchange at 6:30 followed by pizza and snacks.  High school will start at 7:15 with pizza and snacks followed with their white elephant gift exchange.   

December 10, 2023

Nursery: Mike & Brenda

Children’s Church: Angie D

Greeters:  Duane & Sherry Harthoorn

Ushers: Dwight H & Jim Bob Suiter

December 17, 2023

Nursery: Angie D

Children’s Church: Pat Norman

Greeters: Glenn & Cris Lewis

Ushers: Jim Bob Suiter & Warren Blom

THANK YOU: The decorating committee would like to thank everyone that donated to the purchase of LFC's Christmas Tree! Please be sure to walk through the education wing entryway and enjoy our beautifully decorated tree!

THANK YOU: Thank you to each and everyone for making my Mom feel so welcome at Lynnville Friends.  She enjoyed meeting you and all the coffeetime conversations.  A special thanks to Pastor Jamie for conducting her service. These were all so appreciated.  Sincerely, Vickie and Ron Nikkel  

Continue to keep Brad Braafhart, Gary Tice and Dave Johnson in your prayers.

A huge THANK YOU to the congregation for your generous support of the East Jasper Christian Food Pantry.  There was a van load of food to fill the shelves and gifts of $700 to purchase perishable food items that are needed. Also thank you for your monthly support through the Missions committee.

IAYM TRUSTEES SCHOLARSHIP

Applications are now being taken for a $500 college scholarship to be distributed in the 2nd semester of the 2023-2024 academic school year (January of 2024). College students within Iowa Yearly Meeting are encouraged to seek an application from Sarah at the IAYM Office. 

Deadline for this scholarship is January 31st, 2024 with a recipient will being announced at IAYM Spring Body 2024.

This week there are envelopes included in the bulletin if you wish to give a Christmas gift to the staff members. 

Stewardship committee will be emailing a copy of the Proposed 2024 church budget to the church family.  It will be presented for discussion and approval at the Quarterly Meeting on December10. The committee would also like to remind you that the 2023 budget is behind by about $12,000 as of the end of October.

Join us in the fellowship hall after the service for cake as we show our appreciation to Payson for filling the pulpit these past 2 months.

Quarterly meeting will be held next Sunday after the service. Committee chairs please be prepared to give a brief report.

The Missions Committee is asking that everyone complete the Missions Pledge card in the bulletin and return them in the Offering plate by Sunday, December 31, 2023.Please complete the front of the pledge card and also circle the minstries on the back that you want our church to support monetarily. The Missions Committee wil use this information to determine the ministries supported and the monetary amount of financial support for 2024.

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FOCUS:  Wednesday, December 6.  6th-8th grade will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  9th-12th grade will meet from 7:15-8:15 p.m.  

FOCUS Christmas Party:  Wednesday, December 20.  Please bring a snack.  Pizza and drinks will be provided.  We will also have a white elephant gift exchange, so find something that you already have at home that you no longer want and wrap it.  6th – 8th Grade will have their white elephant gift exchange at 6:30 followed by pizza and snacks.  High school will start at 7:15 with pizza and snacks followed with their white elephant gift exchange.

December 3, 2023

Nursery: Curt & Angel Dunsbergen

Children’s Church: Cindy Norman

Greeters:  Rich & Karen Van Manen

Ushers: Dwight H & Jim Bob Suiter

December 10, 2023

Nursery: Mike & Brenda

Children’s Church: Angie D

Greeters:  Duane & Sherry Harthoorn

Ushers: Dwight H & Jim Bob Suiter

LOOKING AHEAD

12/12  DTCC Christmas program in      the sanctuary

12/14  Church Council meeting

12/21  Elders meeting

12/24  Christmas eve candlelight service

12/27  No Wed night activities

12/31  No Sunday School

1/3  No Wed night activities

IAYM TRUSTEES SCHOLARSHIP

Applications are now being taken for a $500 college scholarship to be distributed in the 2nd semester of the 2023-2024 academic school year (January of 2024). College students within Iowa Yearly Meeting are encouraged to seek an application from Sarah at the IAYM Office. 

Deadline for this scholarship is January 31st, 2024 with a recipient will being announced at IAYM Spring Body 2024.

Next week Sunday there will be envelopes included in the bulletin if you wish to give a Christmas gift to the staff members. There are currently envelopes on the back table in the sanctuary.

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FOCUS:  Wednesday, November 29.  6th-8th grade will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  9th-12th grade will meet from 7:15-8:15 p.m.  

FOCUS Christmas Party:  Wednesday, December 20.  Please bring a snack.  Pizza and drinks will be provided.  We will also have a white elephant gift exchange, so find something that you already have at home that you no longer want and wrap it.  6th – 8th Grade will have their white elephant gift exchange at 6:30 followed by pizza and snacks.  High school will start at 7:15 with pizza and snacks followed with their white elephant gift exchange.

November 26, 2023

Nursery: Drew & Mallerie

Children’s Church: Dwight & Kim 

Greeters: Rita 

Ushers: Chris Tice & Dwight H

December 3, 2023

Nursery: Curt & Angel Dunsbergen

Children’s Church: Cindy Norman

Greeters:  Rich & Karen Van Manen

Ushers: Dwight H & Jim Bob Suiter

The Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are due back to church on Sunday, November 19.

The fellowship time clipboard will be coming around Sunday morning.  Take a moment to sign up to bring some goodies in November and/or December.

Each year the Iowa Yearly Meeting Missions Board designates someone for the Annual Thanksgiving offering. This year it is Dan and Tracey Whitehead.  There was additional information about the Whiteheads in the last Iowa Friend. Please send your offerings to Dorothy Taylor. Her address is 1121 Parkway Dr. Apt 1, Boone, IA 50036. 

No Wednesday night activities on Wednesday, November 22.

Christian Ed is looking for an individual to facilitate a women’s Bible study on Wednesday nights starting in January.  Please let Dawn know if God has put this on your heart as a way to give back to the ladies of the church.

PRAYERS:

Please remember to keep Brad Braafhart, Gary Tice and Dave Johnson in your prayers. 

 Please pray for continued healing for Keegan. A meal train for the Schnell’s has been set up at this link: https://mealtrain.com/yk073e

We pray for continued healing for little Gunnar. A meal train for Tiffany and family has been set up at this link: https://mealtrain.com/dkeow4

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FOCUS Wednesday, November .  No activities due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Pray for all those who are attending TEC this weekend.

November 19, 2023

Nursery: Bev VG & Vickie N

Children’s Church: Brenda T 

Greeters: Doug & Lori Terlouw 

Ushers: Chris Tice & Dwight H

November 26, 2023

Nursery: Drew & Mallerie

Children’s Church: Dwight & Kim 

Greeters: Rita 

Ushers: Chris Tice & Dwight H

No Wednesday night women’s Bible study on November 15 & 22nd. Their last night will be December 6.

Christian Ed is looking for an individual to facilitate a women’s Bible study on Wednesday nights starting in January.  Please let Dawn know if God has put this on your heart as a way to give back to the ladies of the church.

1 weeks from today (11-19-23) is Collection Sunday for the Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. Boxes are on the south table in the Fellowship Hall. Our Church goal this year is 100 shoeboxes!

Grinnell will kick off the Holiday season with their Jingle Bell Holiday on Friday, November 17 from 5-8. Stop in at Loralei’s Giftshoppe for treats and cider and enjoy some beautiful music by Lisa, Cassie & Craig on the guitar.

Join us for the annual Cadet Hog Roast, supporting the Sully CRC Cadet Club on Wednesday, November 15 , 2023 from 

5 :00 PM-7 :00 PM at the Sully Christian School gym. A freewill donation will be taken for a meal of pork burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, chips, baked beans, pie, and ice cream. Deliveries can be made to shut-ins by calling Scott Nikkel at 641-891-3834

or Dustin Ver Ploeg at 641-990-3581.  All delivery orders must be in by noon on November 15! BBQ pork & pork patties will be for sale. Great for Holiday parties! 

Stacey will be on vacation from Nov 18-26. If you have announcements for the Nov 26 bulletin, please have those turned in by Friday the 17th.

PRAYERS:

Please remember to keep Brad Braafhart, Gary Tice and Dave Johnson in your prayers. 

We praise God that Keegan was able to come home! Please pray for continued healing. A meal train for the Schnell’s has been set up at this link: https://mealtrain.com/yk073e

We thank God that little Gunnar was able to come home and pray for his continual healing. A meal train for Tiffany and family has been set up at this link: https://mealtrain.com/dkeow4

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FOCUS Wednesday, November 15.  6th-8th grade will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  9th-12th grade will meet from 7:15-8:15 p.m.

Central Iowa Teens Encounter Christ: CITEC #82 will be November 17-19 at Sully First Reformed Church.

November 12, 2023

Nursery: Pat Norman

Children’s Church:  Joel VK

Greeters: Lynn & Joan Van De Krol

Ushers: Rodney Van Maanen & Chris Tice

November 19, 2023

Nursery: Bev VG & Vickie N

Children’s Church:  Brenda T

Greeters: Doug & Lori Terlouw

Ushers: Chris Tice & Dwight H

No Wednesday night women’s Bible study on November 15 and 22nd. Their last night will be December 6.

Christian Ed is looking for an individual to facilitate a women’s Bible study on Wednesday nights starting in January.  Please let Dawn know if God has put this on your heart as a way to give back to the ladies of the church.

There will be a workday on Saturday, November 11 starting at 9:00 at Mesquakie Friends in Tama. We are looking for workers to join us in a clean up and maintenance day doing jobs such as clearing trails, splitting wood, painting, and all things in between. Questions can be directed to Caden Steward at 641-351-0570.

Congratulations to Payson & Taylor who welcomed a baby girl, Emmy Lou, to their family. A baby basket has been placed in the fellowship hall to welcome little Emmy. 

Next Sunday, November 12, 2023 is Collection Sunday for food items donated to the East Jasper Christian Food Pantry. You may place your food donation in the front of the sanctuary.

2 weeks from today (11-19-23) is Collection Sunday for the Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. Check out the bulletin insert for gift ideas and how to pack a shoebox. Additional boxes are on the south table in the Fellowship Hall. Our Church goal this year is 100 shoeboxes!

PRAYERS & THANK YOUS

Please remember to keep Brad Braafhart, Gary Tice and Dave Johnson in your prayers. 

We are so thankful for all the progress Keegan has been making! Continue to keep him in your prayers!

Please continue to keep little Gunnar in your prayers as he continues to make strides.

Thank you for the cards, gifts and kind words that were sent our way during Pastor's Appreciation. We are truly blessed in many ways and we thank God for the opportunity to serve at Lynnville Friends. The time of Renewal has been a blessing and we look forward to being back with you next month.                                        -Pastor Jamie & Missi

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOCUS Wednesday, November 8.  6th-8th grade will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  9th-12th grade will meet from 7:15-8:15 p.m.

Central Iowa Teens Encounter Christ: CITEC #82 will be November 17-19 at Sully First Reformed Church.

SUNDAY SERVANTS

November 5, 2023

Nursery: Dawn A

Children’s Church:  Dawn A

Greeters: Glenn & Cris Lewis

Ushers: Rodney Van Maanen & Chris Tice

November 12, 2023

Nursery: Pat Norman

Children’s Church:  Joel VK

Greeters: Lynn & Joan Van De Krol

Ushers: Rodney Van Maanen & Chris Tice

There will be a workday on Saturday, November 11 starting at 9:00 at Mesquakie Friends in Tama. We are looking for workers to join us in a clean up and maintenance day doing jobs such as clearing trails, splitting wood, painting, and all things in between. Questions can be directed to Caden Steward at 641-351-0570.

Congratulations to Payson & Taylor who welcomed a baby girl, Emmy Lou, to their family. A baby basket has been placed in the fellowship hall to welcome little Emmy. 

If anyone is interested in an Adult Missions trip to South Texas in February 2024 please contact Jim Bob Suiter by the 30th of October.

Operation Christmas Child – Collection Sunday is Sunday, November 19, 2023

Shoeboxes and Labels are located on the table on the South side of the Fellowship Hall. Please remember that your shoebox gift will be an expression of God’s love to a child. So plan to pack quality items that will last and don’t forget to make it FUN! A $10.00 donation is suggested to cover shipping and other project costs.

The following suggested items will be collected on Sunday, November 12 as part of our Annual LFC Food Drive for the East Jasper County Christian Food Pantry. Canned fruit & vegetables, Canned soup, Canned chicken, Boxed Potatoes, Boxed meal starters (Hamburger Helper, etc), Pasta sauce, Boxed pasta, Crackers, Cereal, Pancake mix (complete), Pancake syrup, Mac & Cheese boxes, Bottled juice, Peanut butter, Jelly, Paper towels  (single roll pkg), Toilet paper (four-roll pkg), and Laundry detergent.

While Pastor Jamie is gone on his renewal please contact your care elder if you have any concerns or needs during this time

Committees: Just a reminder to get your budget forms turned in to the Stewardship Committee by Nov 5.

PRAYERS:

Continue to keep Brad Braafhart, Gary Tice and Dave Johnson in your prayers as they battle cancer.

Continue to keep Keegan in your prayers. We praise God for the progress Keegan has been making!

Irene Fleck was in and out of the hospital this past week so please remember to keep her in your prayers. She currently resides at the Cottages in Pella in room 12 of South Holland. Her mailing address is: Irene Fleck , %Vickie Nikkel, PO Box 103, Lynnville 50153                                                                                             

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FOCUS Wednesday, November 1.  6th-8th grade will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  9th-12th grade will meet from 7:15-8:15 p.m.

Central Iowa Teens Encounter Christ: CITEC #82 will be November 17-19 at Sully First Reformed Church.

October 29, 2023

Nursery: Lori & Verlan Vos

Children’s Church: Pat N

Greeters: Duane & Sherry Harthoorn

Ushers: Drew Harford & Rodney Van Maanen

November 5, 2023

Nursery: Dawn A

Children’s Church:  Dawn A

Greeters: Glenn & Cris Lewis

Ushers: Rodney Van Maanen & Chris Tice

Thank you from the Zagami's.........."Thank You all so much for the coats and more! The Van Dyke's and Vander Weerdt's delivered everything yesterday (Tuesday, 10/10/23). The weather has just turned colder so God's timing is perfect!" 

Congratulations to Payson & Taylor who welcomed a baby girl, Emmy Lou, to their family. A baby basket has been placed in the fellowship hall to welcome little Emmy. 

If anyone is interested in an Adult Missions trip to South Texas in February 2024 please contact Jim Bob Suiter by the 30th of October.

Operation Christmas Child – Collection Sunday is Sunday, November 19, 2023

Shoeboxes and Labels are located on the table on the South side of the Fellowship Hall. Please remember that your shoebox gift will be an expression of God’s love to a child. So plan to pack quality items that will last and don’t forget to make it FUN! A $10.00 donation is suggested to cover shipping and other project costs.

Jasper County Take Away Hunger Meal Packaging Event – Saturday, November 4, 2023

Twelve people are needed for a team. In order to cover the cost of the food packaged we ask for a donation of $35 per person ($420.00 per Team). Contact the church office if you would like to participate but don’t have a team.

The following suggested items will be collected on Sunday, November 12 as part of our Annual LFC Food Drive for the East Jasper County Christian Food Pantry. Canned fruit & vegetables, Canned soup, Canned chicken, Boxed Potatoes, Boxed meal starters (Hamburger Helper, etc), Pasta sauce, Boxed pasta, Crackers, Cereal, Pancake mix (complete), Pancake syrup, Mac & Cheese boxes, Bottled juice, Peanut butter, Jelly, Paper towels  (single roll pkg), Toilet paper (four-roll pkg), and Laundry detergent.

While Pastor Jamie is gone on his renewal please contact your care elder if you have any concerns or needs during this time.  Pastor Jamie will be keeping a blog on our new website if you would like to keep up with him during his renewal.

Committees: Just a reminder to get your budget forms turned in to the Stewardship Committee by Nov 5.

October is Pastor’s Appreciation month. The insert in the bulletin lists some of our Pastors’ favorites to give you some ideas as to how to show your appreciation to them.

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FOCUS Wednesday, October 25.  6th-8th grade will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  9th-12th grade will meet from 7:15-8:15 p.m.

Teens Encounter Christ: Being held November 17-19 at Sully First Reformed Church.  Students can go through that are entering their sophomore year through the summer following their senior year.  Applications can be found at www.centraliowatec.com or on the Central Iowa Teens Encounter Christ facebook page.

PRAYERS:

Continue to keep Brad Braafhart, Gary Tice and Dave Johnson in your prayers as they battle cancer.

Continue to keep Keegan in your prayers. We praise God for all the progress he has made!

SERVICE SERVANTS:

October 22, 2023

Nursery: Tiffany Sjaardema

Children’s Church: Angie D

Greeters: Rich & Karen VM

Ushers: Drew Harford & Rodney Van Maanen

October 29, 2023

Nursery: Lori & Verlan Vos

Children’s Church: Pat N

Greeters: Duane & Sherry Harthoorn

Ushers: Drew Harford & Rodney Van Maanen

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Monday, October 23

Women’s Bible Study at 9:30 am

Wednesday, October 25

Kids 4 Christ from 6:30-7:30

Jr High FOCUS from 6:30-7:30

High School FOCUS from 7:15-8:15

Women’s Bible Study at 6:30

Men’s Bible study at 6:30

7:30  Praise team practice

Thursday, October 26

Hope Ministries

October is Pastor’s Appreciation month. The insert in the bulletin lists some of our Pastors’ favorites to give you some ideas as to how to show your appreciation to them.

Congratulations to Payson & Taylor who welcomed a baby girl, Emmy Lou, this past week. A baby basket has been placed in the fellowship hall to welcome little Emmy. 

If anyone is interested in an Adult Missions trip to South Texas in February 2024 please contact Jim Bob Suiter by the 30th of October.

Operation Christmas Child – Collection Sunday is Sunday, November 19, 2023

Shoeboxes and Labels are located on the table on the South side of the Fellowship Hall. Please remember that your shoebox gift will be an expression of God’s love to a child. So plan to pack quality items that will last and don’t forget to make it FUN! A $10.00 donation is suggested to cover shipping and other project costs.

Jasper County Take Away Hunger Meal Packaging Event – Saturday, November 4, 2023

Twelve people are needed for a team. In order to cover the cost of the food packaged we ask for a donation of $35 per person ($420.00 per Team). Contact the church office if you would like to participate but don’t have a team.

The following suggested items will be collected on Sunday, November 12 as part of our Annual LFC Food Drive for the East Jasper County Christian Food Pantry. Canned fruit & vegetables, Canned soup, Canned chicken, Boxed Potatoes, Boxed meal starters (Hamburger Helper, etc), Pasta sauce, Boxed pasta, Crackers, Cereal, Pancake mix (complete), Pancake syrup, Mac & Cheese boxes, Bottled juice, Peanut butter, Jelly, Paper towels  (single roll pkg), Toilet paper (four-roll pkg), and Laundry detergent.

Our new website is up and running at www.lynnvillefriends.org. Updates will still be made to it over the next couple weeks. Pastor Jamie will be keeping a blog on the new sight if you would like to keep up with him during his Renewal.

While Pastor Jamie is gone on his renewal please contact your care elder if you have any concerns or needs during this time.  Should you have specific questions about the Renewal please contact Don VanGenderen or Duane Harthoorn.

Committees: Budget reports are in your committee’s mailbox. Please fill them out and turn them back in to Stewardship Committee by Nov 5.

PRAYERS:

Continue to keep Brad Braafhart, Gary Tice and Dave Johnson in your prayers as they battle cancer.

Continue to keep Keegan in your prayers. 

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 FOCUS Wednesday,  October 18.  6th-8th grade will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  9th-12th grade will meet from 7:15-8:15 p.m.

Young Friends Meeting: Sunday, October 22, after the service.     

Teens Encounter Christ: Being held November 17-19 at Sully First Reformed Church.  Students can go through that are entering their sophomore year through the summer following their senior year.  Applications can be found at www.centraliowatec.com or on the Central Iowa Teens Encounter Christ facebook page.

October 15, 2023

Nursery: Angie D

Children’s Church: Cindy N

Greeters: Ron & Vickie N

Ushers: Lynn VK & Drew Harford

October 22, 2023

Nursery: Tiffany Sjaardema

Children’s Church: Angie D

Greeters: Rich & Karen VM

Ushers: Drew Harford & Rodney Van Maanen

Continue to keep Brad Braafhart, Gary Tice and Dave Johnson in your prayers as they battle cancer.

Thank you for all the prayers and words of encouragement for Dale as he battled health issues. ~Dale & Bev Flander

Continue to keep Keegan in your prayers.

October is Pastor’s Appreciation month. The insert in the bulletin lists some of our Pastors’ favorites to give you some ideas as to how to show your appreciation to them.

Men- we would like to invite you to join our Wednesday night study group as we start with a three session series God's Uncommon Man starting this week at 6:30. 

Learn the Play- Run the Play- Endure the opposition, presented by Tony Dungy and James Brown.  

In an effort to improve safety the doors to the educational wing will be locked on Sunday morning during the worship service. If you come after 9:00 AM you will need to use the sanctuary entrance.  It will remain unlocked during the worship service.

We welcome Superintendent Manny Garcia to bring us God's Word this morning. Starting next week we look forward to being led by Payson VandeLune. While Pastor Jamie is gone on his renewal please contact your care elder if you have any concerns or needs during this time.  Should you have specific questions about the Renewal please contact Don VanGenderen or Duane Harthoorn.

Our new website is up and running at www.lynnvillefriends.org. Updates will still be made to it over the next couple weeks. Pastor Jamie will be keeping a blog on the new sight if you would like to keep up with him during his Renewal.

If anyone is interested in an Adult Missions trip to South Texas in February 2024 please contact Jim Bob Suiter by the 30th of October.

SERVICE SERVANTS:

October 8, 2023

Nursery: Mike & Brenda

Children’s Church: Dwight & Kim

Greeters: Rita Carlson

Ushers: Lynn VK & Drew Harford

October 15, 2023

Nursery: Angie D

Children’s Church: Cindy N

Greeters: Ron & Vickie N

Ushers: Lynn VK & Drew Harford

LFC Home Missions/Missions Upcoming Events:

Camp Quaker Heights Work Days – Friday, October 13, 2023 and Saturday, October 14, 2023

 Help needed to - install new steel roofing on the Directors House and additional outbuildings, install a new door on the Directors House, paint the cabin exteriors, repairing the trusses in Cabin E due to tree damage, trim and cut trees and bushes along the Camp driveway and Firewood shed, and additional Ash trees that need to be felled.

Jasper County Take Away Hunger Meal Packaging Event – Saturday, November 4, 2023

Jasper County Take Away Hunger is a food aid organization whose goal is to feed hungry people locally and around the world. JCTAH has sent meals to Kentucky, Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and to Food Banks in many Iowa towns including Ottumwa, Fairfield, Iowa City, Colfax, Baxter, Marshalltown, Pella, and Newton.

How You Can Help – Organize a team of Twelve people for the packaging event. In order to cover the cost of the food packaged we ask for a donation of $35 per person ($420.00 per Team). Monetarily sponsor a Team. Volunteer to assist with set up, replenishing supplies, and tear down on Saturday, November 5, 2023.

East Jasper County Christian Food Pantry Food Drive – Collection Sunday is November 12, 2023

The following suggested items will be collected on Sunday, November 12, 2023 as part of our Annual LFC Food Drive for the East Jasper County Christian Food Pantry.

Canned fruit, Canned vegetables, Canned soup, Canned chicken, Boxed Potatoes, Boxed meal starters (Hamburger Helper, etc), Pasta sauce, Boxed pasta, Crackers, Cereal, Pancake mix (complete), Pancake syrup, Mac & Cheese boxes, Bottled juice, Peanut butter, Jelly, 

Paper towels  (single roll pkg), Toilet paper (four-roll pkg), and Laundry detergent.

Operation Christmas Child – Collection Sunday is Sunday, November 19, 2023

Shoeboxes, How to pack a Shoebox flyer and Shoebox Labels are on the table on the South side of the Fellowship Hall. Please remember that your shoebox gift will be an expression of God’s love to a child. So plan to pack quality items that will last and don’t forget to make it FUN! The shoeboxes will be delivered by Samaritan’s Purse along with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. A $10.00 donation is suggested to cover shiipping and other project costs.

If you have questions or need additional information regarding the above activities contact LFC Missions Chairperson, Verlan Vos at 641-325-1327.

UPCOMING CHURCH EVENTS:

Sunday, October 8

8:30 prayer meeting in the conference room Sunday morning.

We welcome Manny Garcia to fill the pulpit Sunday morning.

Subday is Missions Sunday.

Monday. October 9

Women’s Bible Study at 9:30 am

USFW meeting at 5:30 pm

Wednesday, October 11

Kids 4 Christ from 6:30-7:30

Jr High FOCUS from 6:30-7:30

High School FOCUS from 7:15-8:15

Women’s Bible Study at 6:30

Men’s Bible study at 6:30

7:30  Praise team practice

Thursday, October 12

Church Council meeting at 7:00

Friday/Saturday, October 13/14

Workday at Camp Quaker Heights

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 FOCUS Wednesday,  October 11.  6th-8th grade will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  9th-12th grade will meet from 7:15-8:15 p.m.

Young Friends Meeting: Sunday, October 22, after the service.     

Teens Encounter Christ: Being held November 17-19 at Sully First Reformed Church.  Students can go through that are entering their sophomore year through the summer following their senior year.  Applications can be found at www.centraliowatec.com or on the Central Iowa Teens Encounter Christ facebook page.

Continue to keep Gary Tice and Dave Johnson in your prayers as they receive treatments for cancer.

Prayers for Brad Braafhart as he meets with oncology to determine treatment for his cancer.

In an effort to improve safety the doors to the educational wing will be locked on Sunday morning during the worship service. If you come after 9:00 AM you will need to use the sanctuary entrance.  It will remain unlocked during the worship service.

Pastor Jamie will begin his Renewal on Monday.  Superintendent Manny Garcia will bring us God's Word next week and after that we look forward to being led by Payson VandeLune.  Please contact your care elder if you have any concerns or needs during the Renewal.  The Elder contact list is attached. Should you have specific questions about the Renewal please contact Don VanGenderen or Duane Harthoorn.

We hope to launch our new website this week.  Once it is up and running we will let you know.  Pastor Jamie will be keeping a blog on the new sight if you would like to keep up with him during his Renewal.

A baby basket has been placed in the fellowship hall to welcome Henry James Vander Weerdt son of Tanner and Annie. Please feel free to leave them a gift or card of congratulations.

October is Pastor’s Appreciation month. The insert in the bulletin lists some of our Pastors’ favorites to give you some ideas as to how to show your appreciation to them.

FOCUS ANNOUNCMENTS:

FOCUS Wednesday,  October 4.  6th-8th grade will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  9th-12th grade will meet from 7:15-8:15 p.m.

Young Friends Meeting: Sunday, October 22, after the service.     

Teens Encounter Christ: Being held November 17-19 at Sully First Reformed Church.  Students can go through that are entering their sophomore year through the summer following their senior year.  Applications can be found at www.centraliowatec.com or on the Central Iowa Teens Encounter Christ facebook page.

FALL PARTY

What:   Hayrack Ride & Bonfire

When:  Sunday, October 8; 4:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Schnell timber.  Meet at the church.

Who:    6th-12th grade

Food:    Hot dogs & smores @ the bonfire.

?’s:        Call Jer at 780-9972.

Warm clothes, old shoes, flash light.

If the weather is questionable, Jer will send out a Remind notice.

Invite your friends!

October 1, 2023

Nursery: Curt & Angel

Children’s Church: Brenda T

Greeters: Dwight & Kim

Ushers:  Keith Vos & Lynn VK

October 8, 2023

Nursery: Mike & Brenda

Children’s Church: Dwight & KIm

Greeters: Rita Carlson

Ushers: Lynn VK & Drew Harford

What does a Christian look like?  Join us Sunday morning at 9:00 AM.

Continue to pray for Dave Johnson and Gary Tice as they battle cancer.

Pray for Angel Dunsbergen as she had successful foot surgery this week and is recovering at home.

We extend our sympathies to Curt & Donna Zylstra and family on the passing of Curt's mother this week.

Please prepare your heart to partake in communion on Sunday.

The Missions Committee is collecting new or gently used clean coats and other items for the Zagami’s. See the complete list of items needed in the bulletin insert or the list attached. All items need to be in by next Sunday the 24th.

A baby basket has been placed in the fellowship hall to welcome Henry James Vander Weerdt son of Tanner and Annie. Please feel free to leave them a gift or card of congratulations.

Iowa USFW Fall Retreat will be held on Saturday, October 7. Registration forms can be found on the back table in the sanctuary.

Please have all bulletin announcements for next Sunday emailed to me by noon on Wednesday. Thanks! Stacey

Angel Dunsbergen will be non weight baring for 8 weeks following her surgery so we will be providing meals for her and Curt during this time. To sign up for the meal train go to: https://mealtrain.com/nvqen6

Upcoming Events:

Friday and Saturday, October 13-14, 2023 - Camp Quaker Heights Work Day 

Saturday, November 4, 2023 - Jasper County Take Away Hunger - LFC FCC Building

Sunday, November 12, 2023 - Eastern Jasper Christian Food Pantry Food Drive Collection Sunday

Sunday, November 19, 2023 - Operation Christmas Child Collection Sunday

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FOCUS Wednesday, September 20.  6th-8th grade will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  9th-12th grade will meet from 7:15-8:15 p.m.

Young Friends Meeting:  Today, Sunday, September 17, after the service. 

Youth Night for 6th-12 grade:  Sunday, September 17 at 6 p.m. at the Sully Community Church.  Food, inflatables, games, prizes, and speaker-Matt Diehl.  Matt is the assistant wrestling coach from Central College & two-time NCAA Division III Qualifier.

Teens Encounter Christ: Being held November 17-19 at Sully First Reformed Church.  Students can go through that are entering their sophomore year through the summer following their senior year.  Applications can be found at www.centraliowatec.com or on the Central Iowa Teens Encounter Christ facebook page.

FALL PARTY

What:   Hayrack Ride & Bonfire

When:  Sunday, October 8; 4:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Schnell timber.  Meet at the church.

Who:    6th-12th grade

Food:    Hot dogs & smores @ the bonfire.

?’s:        Call Jer at 780-9972.

Warm clothes, old shoes, flash light.

If the weather is questionable, Jer will send out a Remind notice.

Invite your friends!

September 17, 2023

Nursery: Pat N

Children’s Church: Dawn A

Greeters: Lynn & Joan Van De Krol

Ushers:  Brian Lanser & Keith Vos

September 24, 2023

Nursery: Drew & Mallerie

Children’s Church: Joel VK

Greeters: Doug & Lori Terlouw

Ushers:  Keith Vos & Lynn VK