Bulletins & Announcements

Continue to keep Brad, Gary and Dave in your prayers as they each continue treatments for cancer.

Please continue prayers for healing for Roger Elscott.

There will be a workday at Mesquakie on April 26 starting at 9am. There are things for all skill levels to help with. The Mesquakie Board thanks you for your support of the ministry.

The Elders would like to invite everyone to a farewell lunch for Pastor Jamie and Missi on April 27, starting at 11:30. We will be cooking and serving the congregation, please join us in fellowship and to say thank you and farewell to Pastor Jamie and Missi for their years serving God at LFC.

The mission committee has been informed that OCC is NOT allowing bars of soap to be sent with boxes. For the month of July, we will be replacing soap with a different item that will be determined later. For the month of April, we are asking for Kleenex packages/stickers, there is a box in the fellowship hall that you can drop items off. Looking ahead here is the remaining list:

May & June – toys

July – washcloths

August – crayons/pencils

September – pads of paper/markers

October – “catch up” month

November – Packing!!

Camp Quaker Height camp registration is now open here are the dates:

High School June 10-15

Middle School June 16-20

Little Fry June 20-22

Elementary June 24-27

FOCUS ANNOUCNEMEMTS

High School Mission Trip Forms: Have been emailed. Make sure to have everything completed no later than Sunday, April 20. 

Senior Recognition Sunday:    This will be on Sunday, May 4.  Seniors – please email your senior picture to Mallerie at friendschurch@netins.net, so she can include it in the bulletin.

Young Friends Meeting: Sunday, May 18, after the service.

EASTER:   Please join us for the Easter sunrise service led by the FOCUS youth on Sunday, April 20, 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 Asheville, NC mission trip. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you!

April 20, 2025

Nursery: Bev Ven Genderen & Vickie Nikkel

Children’s Church: Joel V.K.

Greeters: Ron & Vickie Nikkel

Ushers: Lynn VK & Drew H

April 27, 2025

Nursery: Mallerie Elscott

Children’s Church: Brenda T

Greeters: Rich & Karen Van Manen

Ushers: Lynn VK & Drew H

Continue to keep Brad, Gary and Dave in your prayers as they each continue treatments for cancer.

Mallerie’s dad, Roger Elscott, is slowly making progress. It’s still day by day seeing how he is doing, he has been breathing more on his own but still has the ventilator. Will be looking at the next steps for him in the next coming weeks. Prayers for continue healing.

The Elders want to thank the congregation for their patience and support while we navigate the waters of starting the search for our next pastor. God literally provided for us an interim pastor who will provide the stability and continuity we need during this time. Starting May 1, Pastor Tom Vande Berg will be filling the pulpit and help guide us in our pastoral search. Pastor Tom comes with lots of experience in leading a church and has helped multiple churches in their walk to find a new pastor. As elders, we can see how God is taking care of Lynnville Friends Church and ask for your continued prayers for our church and the next pastor God has chosen for us. While we don’t have all the answers, please contact one of the elders with any questions or concerns.

Make sure to join us on Friday at 7:00 pm for our Good Friday Tenebrae Service. We will be partaking in communion during the service. 

There will be a workday at Mesquakie on April 26 starting at 9am. There are things for all skill levels to help with. The Mesquakie Board thanks you for your support of the ministry.

The Elders would like to invite everyone to a farewell lunch for Pastor Jamie and Missi on April 27, starting at 11:30. We will be cooking and serving the congregation, please join us in fellowship and to say thank you and farewell to Pastor Jamie and Missi for their years serving God at LFC.

The adult Sunday School class will be studying Good Friday by Francis Chan on RightNow Media. If you would like to join us but did not get a study guide last week, you can read Mark 14:32-15:47 to help prepare for the lesson. April 13 we will do the 2nd part of the series, Easter. On April 27 we will listen to a character portraying Mary Magdalene as she talks about her encounter after Jesus resurrection. It is also on RightNow Media. Hope you can join us. Check with Brenda if you have any questions or need more information.

We are collecting different items each month as a Church for Operation Christmas Child. For the month of April, we are asking for Kleenex packages/stickers, there is a box in the fellowship hall that you can drop items off. Looking ahead here is the remaining list:

May & June – toys

July – washcloths/soap

August – crayons/pencils

September – pads of paper/markers

October – “catch up” month

November – Packing!!

Camp Quaker Height camp registration is now open here are the dates:

High School June 10-15

Middle School June 16-20

Little Fry June 20-22

Elementary June 24-27

FOCUS ANNOUCNEMEMTS

FOCUS: Wednesday, April 16. Jer will be at the church at 6:30 for anyone that wants to come for Bible study and gym time.

For those involved with the sunrise service, practice times on Wednesday, April 16, are 5:45 for the reading, 6:00 for the skit and 7:30 for the youth praise team.

7th & 8th Grade Chicago Mission Trip: Tuesday, July 15 - Sunday, July 20.  Information has been sent out. Reminder to turn in your $50 deposit if you have not done so already.

Young Friends Meeting: Today, Sunday, April 13, after the service.

High School Mission Trip Forms: Have been emailed. Make sure to have everything completed no later than Sunday, April 20. 

Easter Breakfast: Sunday, April 20, 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.  

Senior Recognition Sunday: This will be on Sunday, May 4.  Seniors – please email your senior picture to Mallerie at friendschurch@netins.net, so she can include it in the bulletin.

EASTER: Please join us for the Easter sunrise service led by the FOCUS youth on Sunday, April 20, 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 Asheville, NC mission trip.  Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you on Easter!

April 13, 2025

Nursery: Pat Norman

Children’s Church: Dawn A

Greeters: Rita Carlson

Ushers: Keith V & Lynn VK

April 20, 2025

Nursery: Bev Ven Genderen & Vickie Nikkel

Children’s Church: Joel V.K.

Greeters: Ron & Vickie Nikkel

Ushers: Lynn VK & Drew H

Keep prayers in for Brad, Gary and Dave.

Cameyon James had successful surgery on his wrist this past Tuesday. Prayers for healing and recovery. 

Mallerie’s dad, Roger Elscott’s surgery went well. Recovery is slow with its own challenges. Prayers for continue healing.

We are collecting different items each month as a Church for Operation Christmas Child. For the month of March, we are asking for combs/socks, there is a box in the fellowship hall that you can drop items off. Looking ahead here is the remaining list:

April – Kleenex package/stickers

May & June – toys

July – washcloths/soap

August – crayons/pencils

September – pads of paper/markers

October – “catch up” month

November – Packing!!

This year’s Camp Quaker Height camp dates:

High School June 10-15

Middle School June 16-20

Little Fry June 20-22

Elementary June 24-27

FOCUS ANNOUCNEMEMTS

FOCUS  Wednesday, April 2. 6th-8th grade will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 9th-12th grade will meet from 7:15-8:15.

Senior Farewell / FOCUS Year End Party: Wednesday, April 9. 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 15 - Sunday, July 20.  Information has been sent out.  A $50 deposit is due Wednesday, April 9.

Young Friends Meeting: Sunday, April 13, after the service.

High School Mission Trip Forms: Were emailed this week.  Make sure to have everything completed no later than Sunday, April 20. 

Easter Sunrise Service:  Sunday, April 20, at 7:30 a.m. FOCUS will be helping with the sunrise service.  We just started a signup sheet this past week. 

Easter Breakfast: Sunday, April 20, 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 this info will be available at FOCUS on April 2.

March 30, 2025

Nursery: Jim & Jane Vander Weerdt

Children’s Church: Angie D

Greeters: Jim & Jane Vander Weerdt

Ushers: Jim Bob S & Keith V

April 6, 2025

Nursery: Dawn Allbee

Children’s Church: Pat N

Greeters: Eunie Scholten

Ushers: Keith V & Lynn VK

Continue to lift up Brad Braafhart, Gary Tice and Dave Johnson as they go through their cancer treatments.

Pray for IAYM Spring Body and training meetings taking place Friday night and Saturday.

Adult Bible study will not be meeting on Wednesday night.

There is no Kids for Christ Wednesday March 19.

We are collecting different items each month as a Church for Operation Christmas Child. For the month of March, we are asking for combs/socks, there is a box in the fellowship hall that you can drop items off. Looking ahead here is the remaining list:

April – Kleenex package/stickers

May & June – toys

July – washcloths/soap

August – crayons/pencils

September – pads of paper/markers

October – “catch up” month

November – Packing!!

This year’s Camp Quaker Height camp dates:

High School June 10-15

Middle School June 16-20

Little Fry June 20-22

Elementary June 24-27

FOCUS ANNOUCNEMEMTS

NO FOCUS on Wed., March 19. Enjoy spring break! We’ll see you on Wed. March 26. 

Young Friends Meeting: Sunday, March 16, after the service.

Winter Jam 2025: Grades 6-12. Friday, March 21, at Wells Fargo Arena 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 the concert starts at 7:00 p.m. Bring money for food and extra if you want to purchase a T-shirt.

7th & 8th Grade Chicago Mission Trip: Tuesday, July 15 – Sunday, July 20. Information has been sent out. A $50 deposit is due Wednesday, April 9.

March 16, 2025

Nursery: Lori & Verlan Vos

Children’s Church: Mallerie E

Greeters: Glenn & Cris Lewis

Ushers: Brain L & Jim Bob S

March 23, 2025

Nursery: Peg Hofer

Children’s Church: Cindy N

Greeters: Lynn & Joan Van De Krol

Ushers: Jim Bob S & Keith V

Don’t forget to change your clocks for Daylight saving time.

We will have Quarterly Meeting on Sunday morning following the worship service.

Continue to lift up Brad Braafhart, Gary Tice and Dave Johnson as they go through their cancer treatments.

It’s not too late to pick up your copy of “Pray the Word” devotional grab one on Sunday in the front the church.

FOCUS ANNOUCNEMEMTS

FOCUS: Wednesday, March 12. 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: Teens Encounter Christ is being held this weekend, March 7-9 at First Church in Pella. Please pray for candidates and workers.

Young Friends Meeting: March 16 after the service.

Winter Jam 2025: Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 21, featuring Skillet, Anne Wilson, KB, Colton Dixon, Micah Tyler, and Newsong. We will order Jam Nation tickets, which means more cost but no waiting outside. We will meet in front of the high school right after school is out. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the concert starts at 7:00 p.m. Student cost is $25. If you back out, we cannot reimburse. However, you can find a replacement. Payment deadline has been extended to Wednesday, March 12.

March 9, 2025

Nursery: Angie Dillion

Children’s Church: Brenda T

Greeters: Rich & Karen Van Maanen

Ushers: Brain L & Jim Bob S

March 16, 2025

Nursery: Lori & Verlan Vos

Children’s Church: Mallerie E

Greeters: Glenn & Cris Lewis

Ushers: Brian L & Jim Bob S

Keep Gary Tice in your prayers as his cancer has returned and he has begun a new treatment.

Pray for Dave Johnson as he continues his cancer treatments in New Mexico.

Pray for Brad Braafhart as he also continues cancer treatment.

We will have Quarterly Meeting next week following the morning worship service.

Bible study will meet Wednesday night at 6:30.

There is a praise team and worship committee meeting on Thursday night in the sanctuary at 6:30.

We will be heading to Bulembu, Ewantini (formerly Swaziland) on a mission’s trip with Mission Discovery. We will be doing some work with/for the orphans including painting, construction work, classroom teaching, help with meal prep. We will be gone July 8 – July 22. Please be praying for those we will encounter and safe travels. – Mike & Brenda

It’s not too late to pick up your copy of “Pray the Word” devotional grab one on Sunday in the front the church.

For the month of March, we are inviting the whole church to participate in “Praying the Word for Your Church”. We have purchased devotion books for each family. Please pick one up on Sunday morning. Pastor Jamie will also be preaching on this during the month of March. 

Due to God’s calling of Pastor Jamie to serve at another church, the Elders will be putting together a search committee seeking a new pastor. We will be asking for volunteers to serve on this committee. Please give this prayerful consideration. We ask that the congregation pray for God’s leading through this process. If you feel led to serve, please contact one of the Elders.

FOCUS ANNOUCNEMEMTS

FOCUS: Wednesday, March 5. 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: March 7-9 at First Church in Pella.

Young Friends Meeting: March 9 after the service.

Winter Jam 2025: Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 21, featuring Skillet, Anne Wilson, KB, Colton Dixon, Micah Tyler, and Newsong. We will order Jam Nation tickets, which means more cost but no waiting outside. We will meet in front of the high school right after school is out. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the concert starts at 7:00 p.m. Student cost is $25. If you back our, we cannot reimburse. However, you can find a replacement. Payment deadline Wednesday, March 5.

March 2, 2025

Nursery: Mike & Brenda Terpstra

Children’s Church: Joel VK

Greeters: Ron & Vickie Nikkel

Ushers: Warren B & Brains L

March 9, 2025

Nursery: Angie Dillion

Children’s Church: Brenda T

Greeters: Rich & Karen Van Maanen

Ushers: Brian L & Jim Bob S