Bulletins & Announcements
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List of Services
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March 1, 2026
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
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February 22, 2026
Please continue to keep Angie and family in your prayer after the passing of Brad.
Prayers for Gayla Van Soelen as she recovers from her knee replacement surgery.
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 $6,020. We are so very blessed to be part of such an amazing church family and appreciate your continued prayers as we prepare for the Rapid City, SD mission trip!
Missions committee and Christian Ed are working together again this year for OCC. We are collecting different items each as a Church. For the month of February, we will be collecting toothbrushes and Kleenex packets. 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 ANNOUCNEMEMTS
FOCUS Wednesday, February 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: Today, February 22 after the service.
Teens Encounter Christ: March 6-8 at First Reformed Church in Sully.
Looking ahead…Winter Jam 2026:
Sunday, March 15 (start of Spring Break) | Casey’s Center
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.
We will be ordering Jam Nation tickets, which means higher cost but no waiting outside.
Student cost: $25. Payment due Wednesday, February 25. Tickets are non-refundable; however, you may find a replacement if you’re unable to attend.
February 22, 2026
Nursery: Bev Van Genderen & Vickie Nikkel
Children’s Church: Joel V.K.
Greeters: Eunie Scholten
Ushers: Lynn VK & Chris T
March 1, 2026
Nursery: Mallerie Elscott
Children’s Church: Brenda T
Greeters: Ron & Vickie Nikkel
Ushers: Lynn VK & Chris T
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February 15, 2026
Please keep Angie and family in your prayer after the passing of Brad.
Prayers for Gayla Van Soelen as she recovers from her knee replacement surgery.
We are having pastoral candidate Diego Chuyma bringing the message this Sunday.
Valentine’s Dinner: The Valentine’s Dinner fundraiser for the FOCUS mission trip to Rapid City, SD is this Sunday, Feb. 15. We sincerely thank you for your support & look forward to seeing you! – FOCUS mission team & Young Friends committee
Missions committee and Christian Ed are working together again this year for OCC. We are collecting different items each as a Church. For the month of February, we will be collecting toothbrushes and Kleenex packets.
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 ANNOUCNEMEMTS
FOCUS Wednesday, February 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.
Valentine’s Dinner Fundraiser – Sunday, Feb. 15: Food prep & set up will be Saturday at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Please be back at the church at 4:15 p.m.
Frostbit Weekend! February 27–28 at Camp Quaker Heights for students in grades 6–12. Cost: $30 | Registration deadline: February 16. Arrive Friday 6:00-6:30 p.m. Depart/pick-up on Saturday 4:00 p.m. details & registration link at: https://www.iaymyouth.org/frostbit.html
February 15, 2026
Nursery: Pat Norman
Children’s Church: Dawn A
Greeters: Jim & Jane Vander Weerdt
Ushers: Keith V & Lynn VK
February 22, 2026
Nursery: Bev Van Genderen & Vickie Nikkel
Children’s Church: Joel V.K.
Greeters: Eunie Scholten
Ushers: Lynn VK & Chris T
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February 8, 2026
Our bi-monthly meeting has been postponed to a later date.
Valentine’s Dinner Fundraiser: Join us Sunday evening, February 15, to support the FOCUS mission trip to Rapid City, SD. RSVP by TODAY Sunday, February 8.
FOCUS students are each working to fill 10 reservations – feel free to reserve through a student or make a reservation on your own using forms in the sanctuary or fellowship room, or online at https://tinyurl.com/2au8ruv5 or by scanning the QR code. Thank you for your support!
Missions committee and Christian Ed are working together again this year for OCC. We are collecting different items each as a Church. For the month of February, we will be collecting toothbrushes and Kleenex packets.
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 ANNOUCNEMEMTS
FOCUS Wednesday, February 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.
Youth Sunday: Today, February 9. Welcome to our guests and special thanks to our high school students for helping with the service!
Young Friends Meeting: Valentine’s planning, Wed., February 11 at 5:30. Regular monthly meeting February 22 after the service.
Frostbit Weekend! February 27–28 at Camp Quaker Heights for students in grades 6–12. Cost: $30 | Registration deadline: February 16. Arrive Friday 6:00-6:30 p.m. Depart/pick-up on Saturday 4:00 p.m. details & registration link at: https://www.iaymyouth.org/frostbit.html
February 8, 2026
Nursery: Jim & Jane Vander Weerdt
Children’s Church: Pat N
Greeters: Lynn & Joan Van De Krol
Ushers: Keith V & Lynn VK
February 15, 2026
Nursery: Pat Norman
Children’s Church: Dawn A
Greeters: Jim & Jane Vander Weerdt
Ushers: Keith V & Lynn VK
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February 1, 2026
This week we welcome Kyle Chyma to fill the pulpit.
This Sunday is our 5th Annual Lynnville Friends Mini Golf. Bring your family and friends.
Valentine’s Dinner Fundraiser: Join us Sunday evening, February 15, to support the FOCUS mission trip to Rapid City, SD. RSVP by Sunday, February 8.
FOCUS students are each working to fill 10 reservations – feel free to reserve through a student or make a reservation on your own using forms in the sanctuary or fellowship room, or online at https://tinyurl.com/2au8ruv5 or by scanning the QR code. Thank you for your support!
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 ANNOUCNEMEMTS
FOCUS Wednesday, February 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.
Youth Sunday: February 8. High school students will be helping with the service. Please invite your family & friends
2026 Mission Trip – Rapid City, SD: July 26-August 1. Information has been shared via Remind, and hard copies are available at FOCUS. Students are asked to sign up by Wednesday, February 4, with a $100 deposit due at that time. Thank you!
Valentine’s Dinner Fundraiser: High School students attending the mission trip and any students that want to help – mark your calendars for the Valentine’s Dinner being held on Sunday, February 15. 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.
Young Friends Meeting: Sunday, February 22 after the service.
Frostbit Weekend! February 27–28 at Camp Quaker Heights for students in grades 6–12. Cost: $30 | Registration deadline: February 16 Sign up at https://iaym.jumbula.com/Frostbit2026/Frostbit2026 (select Express Registration)
February 1, 2026
Nursery: Dawn Allbee
Children’s Church: Angie D
Greeters: Glenn & Cris Lewis
Ushers: Jim Bob S & Keith V
February 8, 2026
Nursery: Jim & Jane Vander Weerdt
Children’s Church: Pat N
Greeters: Lynn & Joan Van De Krol
Ushers: Keith V & Lynn VK
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January 25, 2026
We are a week away, February 1st for the 5th Annual Lynnville Friends Mini Golf. Contact Jason Allbee if you would like to design a hole.
The Wednesday night women’s bible study will be starting up again Wednesday, January 28 at 6:30. We will be studying the book of Mark. It is an 11-part series on the Gospel of Mark led by popular author and speaker Fransis Chan. There is no cost for this study since it is on RightNow Media, and we will be printing off study materials from that site. Please let Donna Zylstra or Cindy Norman if you are interested so we can get study guides to you prior to starting.
Valentine’s Dinner Fundraiser: Join us Sunday evening, February 15, to support the FOCUS mission trip to Rapid City, SD. RSVP by Sunday, February 8.
FOCUS students are each working to fill 10 reservations – feel free to reserve through a student or make a reservation on your own using forms in the sanctuary or fellowship room, or online at https://tinyurl.com/2au8ruv5 or by scanning the QR code. Thank you for your support!
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 ANNOUCNEMEMTS
FOCUS Wednesday, January 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.
Young Friends Meeting: Today, January 25 after the service.
Youth Sunday: February 8. High school students will be helping with the service. Please invite your family & friends
2026 Mission Trip – Rapid City, SD: July 26-August 1. Information has been shared via Remind, and hard copies are available at FOCUS. Students are asked to sign up by Wednesday, February 4, with a $100 deposit due at that time. Thank you!
Valentine’s Dinner Fundraiser: High School students attending the mission trip and any students that want to help – mark your calendars for the Valentine’s Dinner being held on Sunday, February 15. 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.
Frostbit Weekend! February 27–28 at Camp Quaker Heights for students in grades 6–12. Cost: $30 | Registration deadline: February 16 Sign up at https://iaym.jumbula.com/Frostbit2026/Frostbit2026 (select Express Registration)
January 25, 2026
Nursery: Peg Hofer
Children’s Church: Cindy N
Greeters: Ron & Vickie Nikkel
Ushers: Jim Bob S & Keith V
February 1, 2026
Nursery: Dawn Allbee
Children’s Church: Angie D
Greeters: Glenn & Cris Lewis
Ushers: Jim Bob S & Keith V