Bulletins & Announcements

If you haven’t already signed up for VBS, you still have time, registration is open at www.lynnvillefriends.org/vbs 

There are 3 metal file cabinets in the Fireside Room that are no longer needed. They would be great for garage storage or teacher supplies. They are free for the taking. Whatever is still there at the end of May will be discarded.

Spring is in the air! Which means yard clean up is in full swing. If you are looking for opportunities to practice your techniques, the next workday is coming up that could use our help..

Mesquakie Friends is holding a cleanup day on May 16

More information will be coming!

This year is the church’s 175th! How do you think we should celebrate? The Elders are asking for the congregation’s input and ideas. You can send an email to the church or talk directly to an Elder, they would love to hear from you!

The VBS committee is needing Our Iowa magazines for a craft. If you have some to donate, please put them in the classroom by the bathrooms or talk to Dawn or Brenda.

We are collecting different items each as a Church for OCC. For the month of May, we will be collecting stickers and pads of paper. 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 Recognition Sunday: This will be on Sunday, May 17. 

May 3, 2026

Nursery: Pat Norman

Children’s Church: Cindy N

Greeters: Lynn & Joan Van De Krol

Ushers: Jim Bob S & Keith V

May 10, 2026

Nursery: Bev Van Genderen & Vickie Nikkel

Children’s: Angie D

Greeters: Jim & Jane Vander Weerdt

Ushers: Jim Bob S & Keith V

If you haven’t already signed up for VBS, you still have time, registration is open at www.lynnvillefriends.org/vbs 

There are 3 metal file cabinets in the Fireside Room that are no longer needed. They would be great for garage storage or teacher supplies. They are free for the taking. Whatever is still there at the end of May will be discarded.

Spring is in the air! Which means yard clean up is in full swing. If you are looking for opportunities to practice your techniques, there are a couple of workdays coming up that could use our help..

Camp Quaker Heights is holding a cleanup day May 2

Mesquakie Friends is holding a cleanup day on May 16

More information will be coming about these 2 events!

This year is the church’s 175th! How do you think we should celebrate? The Elders are asking for the congregation’s input and ideas. You can send an email to the church or talk directly to an Elder, they would love to hear from you!

The VBS committee is needing Our Iowa magazines for a craft. If you have some to donate, please put them in the classroom by the bathrooms or talk to Dawn or Brenda.

We are collecting different items each as a Church for OCC. For the month of May, we will be collecting stickers and pads of paper. 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 29. Jer will be at the church at 6:30 for anyone that wants to come for Bible study and gym time.

7th & 8th Grade Chicago Mission Trip:  Tuesday, July 14 – Sunday, July 19. Information has been sent out. Please make sure to turn in your $50 deposit ASAP (due Wednesday, April 15) if you’re planning to go.

High School Mission Trip: Trip forms have been emailed. Make sure to have everything completed no later than Thursday, April 30. 

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

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

April 26, 2026

Nursery: Jim & Jane Vander Weerdt

Children’s Church: Mallerie E

Greeters: Glenn & Cris Lewis

Ushers: Warren B & Jim Bob S

May 3, 2026

Nursery: Pat Norman

Children’s: Cindy N

Greeters: Lynn & Joan Van De Krol

Ushers: Jim Bob S & Keith V

VBS registration is now open at www.lynnvillefriends.org/vbs

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

FOCUS Wednesday, April 22. Jer will be at the church at 6:30 for anyone that wants to come for Bible study and gym time.

7th & 8th Grade Chicago Mission Trip:  Tuesday, July 14 – Sunday, July 19. Information has been sent out. Please make sure to turn in your $50 deposit ASAP (due Wednesday, April 15) if you’re planning to go.

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.

Young Friends Meeting: April 19 after the service.

High School Mission Trip: Trip forms have been emailed. Make sure to have everything completed no later than Thursday, April 30. 

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

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

April 19, 2026

Nursery: Dawn Allbee

Children’s Church: Pat N.

Greeters: Ron & Vickie Nikkel

Ushers: Warren B & Jim Bob S

April 26, 2026

Nursery: Jim & Jane Vander Weerdt

Children’s: Mallerie E.

Greeters: Glen & Cris Lewis

Ushers: Warren B & Jim Bob S

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