Bulletins & Announcements

This week we welcome Manny Garcia to fill the pulpit. 

Bi-monthly Meeting will be held on Sunday following the morning service.

Thank you to everyone that came to the Easter breakfast to support the FOCUS mission trip to Rapid City, SD. We had a great turnout and raised $1,800. We sincerely appreciate your support!

The Lynnville-Sully Community Blood Drive will be on April 14th.

We are collecting different items each as a Church for OCC. For the month of April, we will be collecting pencils and pencil sharpeners. There is a basket in the fellowship hall where you can leave them.

Just a reminder to save your plastic bags, they will be recycled into usable items. There is a container for them in the Fellowship Hall.

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senior Farewell / FOCUS Year End Party: Wednesday, April 15.   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.

7th & 8th Grade Chicago Mission Trip:    Tuesday, July 14 – Sunday, July 19. Information has been sent out. A $50 deposit is due Wednesday, April 15.

FCA Night:   Sunday, April 19 at 6 p.m. | Lynnville-Sully high school gym & art gallery.  Middle school and high school students are invited. Other area FCA groups will also be attending. Food, drinks, guest speaker Luke Roose, worship, games, fellowship, fun.

High School Mission Trip Forms: Were emailed this week.  Make sure to have everything completed no later than Thursday, April 30. 

VBS Volunteer Opportunity:   If you would like to help with LFC’s VBS, please contact Dawn Allbee at 515-971-8707. VBS dates are June 7, 14, 21, 28 from 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Camp Quaker Heights 2026:   Registration is open. Early Bird pricing ends April 30.  Lynnville Friends Church will pay for 50% of the cost for those attending Sunday school or Wednesday night FOCUS/Kids 4 Christ.  The LYNNVILLE50 discount code is not currently working, so choose to pay in installments and email Sarah (sarah@iaym.org) with the code and the name(s) of the students. She can add the coupon code.  Registration link: www.iaymyouth.org/camp.html

Young Friends Meeting:   April 19 after the service.

Senior Recognition Sunday:   This will be on Sunday, May 17. 

April 12, 2026

Nursery: Peg Hofer

Children’s Church: Joel V.K.

Greeters: Rita Carlson

Ushers: Curtis J & Warren B

April 19, 2026

Nursery: Dawn Allbee

Children’s: Brenda T.

Greeters: Ron & Vickie Nikkel

Ushers: Warren B & Jim Bob S

Be sure to join us on Friday, April 3 for our Good Friday Service at 6:00 p.m.

Easter: Please join us for the Easter sunrise led by the FOCUS youth on Sunday, April 5, 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 Rapid City, SD mission trip. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you on Easter!

The Lynnville-Sully Community Blood Drive will be on April 14th.

We are collecting different items each as a Church for OCC. For the month of March, we will be collecting washcloths and band-aids. There is a basket in the fellowship hall where you can leave them.

Just a reminder to save your plastic bags, they will be recycled into usable items. There is a container for them in the Fellowship Hall.

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOCUS Wednesday, April 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.

Young Friends Meeting: This Sunday, March 29 after the service.

Easter Sunrise Service: Sunday, April 5, at 7:30 a.m. FOCUS will be helping with the sunrise service. A sign-up form has been started.

Easter Breakfast: Sunday, April 5, at 8:00 a.m. Information has been sent 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 the info are available at FOCUS.

Senior Farewell / FOCUS Year End Party: Wednesday, April 15. 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.

7th & 8th Grade Chicago Mission Trip: Tuesday, July 14 – Sunday, July 19. Information has been sent out. A $50 deposit is due Wednesday, April 15.

Fundraiser opportunity for Chicago Trip: Spring clean up at the Lynnville Mill on Saturday, April 11 or 18. Let Jer know if you want to help and which date works for you; 641-780-9972

March 29, 2026

Nursery: Angie Dillon

Children’s Church: Brenda T

Greeters: Jim & Jane Vander Weerdt

Ushers: Rodney VM & Curtis J

April 5, 2026

Nursery: Lori & Verlan Vos

Children’s: Dawn A

Greeters: Eunie Scholten

Ushers: Curtis J & Warren B

The fellowship time clipboard will be going this Sunday. Please take a moment to sign up to bring some goodies.

We will be serving communion this Sunday, so please prepare your hearts to receive it. If you are unable to come to church and would like Pastor Tom to come to your home, please let him know.

The missions committee is looking for volunteers to help do yard work for Angie Braafhart next Saturday, March 28. If you would like to help, contact Derik Allbee.

Easter: Please join us for the Easter sunrise let by the FOCUS youth on Sunday, April 5, 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 Rapid City, SD mission trip. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you on Easter!

The Lynnville-Sully Community Blood Drive will be on April 14th.

We are collecting different items each as a Church for OCC. For the month of March, we will be collecting washcloths and band-aids. There is a basket in the fellowship hall where you can leave them.

Just a reminder to save your plastic bags, they will be recycled into usable items. There is a container for them in the Fellowship Hall.

FOCUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOCUS Wednesday, March 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.

Young Friends Meeting: March 29 after the service.

Easter Sunrise Service: Sunday, April 5, at 7:30 a.m. FOCUS will be helping with the sunrise service. We will start a signup sheet on March 25.

Easter Breakfast: Sunday, April 5, at 8:00 a.m. Information will be sent 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 the info will be available at FOCUS on March 25.

Teens Encounter Christ: Being held July 10-12 at Newton Church of The Way. Registration for Lynnville-Sully candidates is full. Students that have gone through as candidates can sign up to work at centaliowatec.com. Please reach out to Jer with any questions.

March 22, 2026

Nursery: Mike & Brenda Terpstra

Children’s Church: Angie D

Greeters: Lynn & Joan Van De Krol

Ushers: Rodney VM & Curtis J

March 29, 2026

Nursery: Angie Dillon

Children’s: Brenda T

Greeters: Jim & Jane Vander Weerdt

Ushers: Rodney VM & Curtis J

This week we welcome Nathan Van Wyk to fill the pulpit.

There will be No FOCUS or Kids 4 Christ March 18. 

We are collecting different items each as a Church for OCC. For the month of March, we will be collecting washcloths and band-aids. There is a basket in the fellowship hall where you can leave them.

Just a reminder to save your plastic bags, they will be recycled into usable items. There is a container for them in the Fellowship Hall.

FOCUS ANNOUCENEMTS

NO FOCUS no Wed., March 18. Enjoy spring break! We’ll see you on Wed., March 25. 

Young Friends Meeting: March 29 after the service.

Easter Sunrise Service: Sunday, April 5, at 7:30 a.m. FOCUS will be helping with the sunrise service. We will start a signup sheet on March 25.

Easter Breakfast: Sunday, April 5, at 8:00 a.m. Information will be sent 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 the info will be available at FOCUS on March 25.

TEC: Last weekend was spirit-filled and impactful – thank you for your prayers! The next Teens Encounter Christ is July 10-12 at Newton Church of The Way. Registration for Lynnville-Suly candidates is already full! Students that have gone through as candidates can sign up to work at centaliowatec.com. Please reach out to Jer with any questions.

March 15, 2026

Nursery: Curt Dunsbergen

Children’s Church: Cindy N

Greeters: Glenn & Cris Lewis

Ushers: Chris T & Rodney VM

March 22, 2026

Nursery: Mike & Brenda Terpstra

Children’s: Angie D

Greeters: Lynn & Joan Van De Krol

Ushers: Rodney VM & Curtis J

Prayers for LaDonna Rozendaal she had a reaction to new medication. With the symptoms she was having she was admitted to the hospital overnight. She was discharged and is currently staying with her daughter getting stronger each day.

Unfortunately, Pastor Deigo has withdrew his candidacy for our lead pastor.  The search committee is still searching and asking for your continued prayers as they continue with the process. 

We are collecting different items each as a Church for OCC. For the month of March, we will be collecting washcloths and band-aids. There is a basket in the fellowship hall where you can leave them.

Just a reminder to save your plastic bags, they will be recycled into usable items. There is a container for them in the Fellowship Hall.

GriefShare, a grief support group

Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to GriefShare at Grinnell Friends Church. This non-denominational program features Christ-centered, biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. Each seminar is built around a 30-minute video featuring nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people. Followed by a small group discussion, with no pressure to speak. Just listening to others can be helpful.

No matter what the cause of a loved one’s death, this is an opportunity to be around people who understand feelings of grief. You can find encouragement and comfort, learn valuable information about facing the “new normal” in life, and renew your hope for the future. We know grief hurts, and we want to help.

GriefShare will begin a new 13-week group on Monday, March 9, at 6:30 – 8:00 PM.  This program will meet every Monday through June 8, except for Memorial Day. If you can’t make the first meeting, you can join at any time. A $20 workbook will be available for purchase, but not necessary. The seminar is free. 

For more information call Joan, 641-990-1143 or Lynn, 641-891-4575

FOCUS ANNOUCEMEMTS

FOCUS Wednesday, March 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.

Teens Encounter Christ: TEC is being held this weekend, March 6-8 at First Reformed Church in Sully.  Please pray for candidates and workers.

Winter Jam:  Sunday, March 15 (start of Spring Break) | Casey’s Center

Student cost: $25.  Payment and release form are due TODAY, Sunday, March 8.  Checks made payable to LFC. Bring $ and release form to church Sunday morning or drop off at Jer & Jodi’s by 5 p.m.  Tickets are non-refundable; however, you may find a replacement if you’re unable to attend.

Release form link:  http://bit.ly/4b9vQ71 

Meet at church at 2:00 p.m. | Doors 3:00 p.m. | Concert 5:00 p.m.

Featuring Chris Tomlin, Matthew West, Katy Nichole, Hulvey, Disciple, Emerson Day and Newsong.  

Young Friends Meeting: March 29 after the service.

March 8, 2026

Nursery: Tanner & Annie Vander Weerdt

Children’s Church: Mallerie E

Greeters: Rita Carlson

Ushers: Chris T & Rodney VM

March 15, 2026

Nursery: Curt Dunsbergen

Children’s: Cindy N

Greeters: Glenn & Cris Lewis

Ushers: Chris T & Rodney VM

There will be no Kids 4 Christ or FOCUS March 4.  

We are collecting different items each as a Church for OCC. For the month of March, we will be collecting washcloths and band-aids. There is a basket in the fellowship hall where you can leave them.

Just a reminder to save your plastic bags, they will be recycled into usable items. There is a container for them in the Fellowship Hall.

GriefShare, a grief support group

Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to GriefShare at Grinnell Friends Church. This non-denominational program features Christ-centered, biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. Each seminar is built around a 30-minute video featuring nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people. Followed by a small group discussion, with no pressure to speak. Just listening to others can be helpful.

No matter what the cause of a loved one’s death, this is an opportunity to be around people who understand feelings of grief. You can find encouragement and comfort, learn valuable information about facing the “new normal” in life, and renew your hope for the future. We know grief hurts, and we want to help.

GriefShare will begin a new 13-week group on Monday, March 9, at 6:30 – 8:00 PM.  This program will meet every Monday through June 8, except for Memorial Day. If you can’t make the first meeting, you can join at any time. A $20 workbook will be available for purchase, but not necessary. The seminar is free. 

For more information call Joan, 641-990-1143 or Lynn, 641-891-4575

FOCUS ANNOUCNEMEMTS

FOCUS Wednesday, March 4. FOCUS will not meet as we’ll be cheering on the L-S girls basketball team. Go Hawks!!!

Teens Encounter Christ: March 6-8 at First Reformed Church in Sully.

Young Friends Meeting: March 29 after the service.

March 1, 2026

Nursery: Mallerie Elscott

Children’s Church: Brenda T

Greeters: Ron & Vicki Nikkel

Ushers: Lynn VK & Chris T

March 8, 2026

Nursery: Tanner & Annie Vander Weerdt

Children’s: Mallerie E

Greeters: Rita Carlson

Ushers: Chris T & Rodney VM