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Kyle Harms - Friday, May 27th 6-9 pm (2045 Pine Creek Ave. Independence)

Olivia Kaiser - Friday May 27th 6-9 pm (1616 Pine Creek Ave. Aurora)

T.J. Peters - Saturday, May 28th 4-7 pm (2149 Horseshoe Dr. Independence)

Justin Hougen - Sunday, May 29th 5-7 pm (231 Terrace Drive Independence)

Gabe & Lyda Kennicker - 1st Weekend in June (217 4th Ave. SE Independence)

Date/Time to be determined. Contact family for details.

Walk a little slower, Daddy, said a little child so

small. I’m following in your footsteps and I don’t

want to fall.

Sometimes your steps are very fast; sometimes

they’re hard to see. So walk a little slower, Daddy,

for you are leading me.

Someday when I’m all grown up, you’re what I want

to be. Then I will have a little child who’ll want to

follow me.

And I would want to lead just right, and know that I

was true; So walk a little slower, Daddy, for I must

follow you.

—Author Unknown

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KERYGMA

Transitions and vacations. That

sums up what my next couple of

months is looking like. For me the

two are intimately tied together.

Later in May our youngest son will

graduate from High School. In

March our oldest daughter turned 30.

Sometime this summer one of my

best friends will move away. Another

dear friend is gone for an extended

period. There is nothing unusual

about these transitions. But taken

all together they are vivid reminders

that life is moving on and that

nothing stays the same.

There are those times when we try

to slow time down. Vacations are

those times when we try to step out

of flow of life and slow things down a

little. I’m taking a golf trip with my

friend who is moving. In June my

two sons, father, and I will go fishing

in Canada. In July my wife and I

will be going to Seattle to visit my

sister and her husband. Life moves

on, but vacations allow us to break

with time consuming routines and to

live in the moment with people we

love.

As our lives move on, and all of the

transitions of life remind us that it is,

we need opportunities to reconnect

with what is important…vacations.

The best things in life are not things,

the best things are people. We will

never regret the time we spend with

those we love. Our daily living can

get in the way of spending time with

people. Vacations allow us the time

to focus on what is most important.

The transitions of life will keep

coming. There is no slowing the

train down. So make the most of

life’s little vacations to focus on the

most important things - PEOPLE - in

your life. God has placed some

marvelous people in your life.

Spend some time with them. Maybe

it’s an afternoon. Maybe it’s a week.

Maybe more. You will never, ever

look back on your life and regret the

time spent with loved ones. In fact,

those will be thoughts and memories

that will sustain you as life moves

steadily on.

So do me a favor. Do two things.

First, give thanks to God for the

wonderful people in your life.

Second, let them know how much

you love them by spending time with

them. You will add to your own life,

but more importantly you will add

to theirs as well.

Pastor John

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Rev. John HougenRev. John HougenRev. John HougenRev. John Hougen Home: (319) 334-5175

Email: pastorjohn@indytel.com

Church OfficeChurch OfficeChurch OfficeChurch Office Phone: (319) 334-3523

Fax: (319) 334-4134

Office: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Monday-Friday

Website www.fpcindependence.com

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Mark Geertsma Christian Education Director

Janet Harms Youth Ministry Coordinator

Kathy Smith Secretary

Email: fpcoffice@indytel.com

George Hemmer Custodian

• Christian Family Week, May 2Christian Family Week, May 2Christian Family Week, May 2Christian Family Week, May 2----8th 8th 8th 8th • National Day of Prayer, May 5thNational Day of Prayer, May 5thNational Day of Prayer, May 5thNational Day of Prayer, May 5th • Mother’s Day, May 8thMother’s Day, May 8thMother’s Day, May 8thMother’s Day, May 8th • Armed Forces Day, May 21stArmed Forces Day, May 21stArmed Forces Day, May 21stArmed Forces Day, May 21st • Memorial Day, May 30thMemorial Day, May 30thMemorial Day, May 30thMemorial Day, May 30th

• Ascension of the Lord, June 2ndAscension of the Lord, June 2ndAscension of the Lord, June 2ndAscension of the Lord, June 2nd • Pentecost, June 12thPentecost, June 12thPentecost, June 12thPentecost, June 12th • Flag Day, June 14thFlag Day, June 14thFlag Day, June 14thFlag Day, June 14th • Trinity Sunday, June 19thTrinity Sunday, June 19thTrinity Sunday, June 19thTrinity Sunday, June 19th • Father’s Day, June 19thFather’s Day, June 19thFather’s Day, June 19thFather’s Day, June 19th • First Day of Summer, June 22ndFirst Day of Summer, June 22ndFirst Day of Summer, June 22ndFirst Day of Summer, June 22nd

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Dear First Presbyterian Church,Dear First Presbyterian Church,Dear First Presbyterian Church,Dear First Presbyterian Church,

I wanted to take a moment to express my I wanted to take a moment to express my I wanted to take a moment to express my I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for the First heartfelt appreciation for the First heartfelt appreciation for the First heartfelt appreciation for the First Presbyterian Church of Independence Presbyterian Church of Independence Presbyterian Church of Independence Presbyterian Church of Independence Scholarship. Scholarship. Scholarship. Scholarship.

The scholarship helped make seminary The scholarship helped make seminary The scholarship helped make seminary The scholarship helped make seminary possible for me. possible for me. possible for me. possible for me.

I am grateful for the award. Thank You.I am grateful for the award. Thank You.I am grateful for the award. Thank You.I am grateful for the award. Thank You.

In Christ,In Christ,In Christ,In Christ, A. Shawn Hevener A. Shawn Hevener A. Shawn Hevener A. Shawn Hevener

THANK YOU FROM RUTH LISCUM A huge thank you to all who helped with the

Lenten Lunch and to those who donated pies. An

event like this is only successful if several people

are willing to help. I personally want to thank all

of you, your willingness to help made my job so

much easier. THANK YOU again, I appreciate all

your efforts.

Kyle HarmsKyle HarmsKyle HarmsKyle Harms

Justin HougenJustin HougenJustin HougenJustin Hougen

Olivia KaiserOlivia KaiserOlivia KaiserOlivia Kaiser

Gabe KennickerGabe KennickerGabe KennickerGabe Kennicker

Lyda KennickerLyda KennickerLyda KennickerLyda Kennicker

T.J. PetersT.J. PetersT.J. PetersT.J. Peters

We want give everyone a BIG THANK YOU for the materials and supplies donated for ECC through the HOT Program. It may not seem like much, but every little bit helps! THANKS!

Angie Bonefas

NEW ADDITION TO THE

LOVELESS FAMILY! Myla Mae was born on Monday,

April 11th. Myla is welcomed by

her parents Mike & Kelly, and

her brother, Maddox.

Congratulations!

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The First Presbyterian and First United Methodist churches are joining together for VBS again this year. This year VBS will be held from 5:30 - 7:30 pm on July 5 - 8th at the First Presbyterian Church.

Child’s Name __________________________________________________ Age ______ Grade Completed ________ Child’s Name __________________________________________________ Age ______ Grade Completed ________ Child’s Name __________________________________________________ Age ______ Grade Completed ________ Child’s Name __________________________________________________ Age ______ Grade Completed ________

(List additional children on back of this sheet.)

Please list any allergies (food or medical) and/or medical conditions VBS staff should be aware of for any of the children listed on this form. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name (s) __________________________________________ Phone #: ______________________ Address: _______________________________________________ Emergency Phone #: ______________________

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MARCH/APRIL 2011 P AGE 10

5/8: Mickey Geertsma MiKenna Rodriguez Haylee Rathbun Brittany Robb

HIGH SCHOOL CALENDARHIGH SCHOOL CALENDARHIGH SCHOOL CALENDARHIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR:

5/01: HSF 6:30 - 8:00 pm

5/08: No HSF (Mother’s Day)

5/15: HSF 6:00 - 8:00 pm (Trivia Night)

5/22: HSF 6:30 - 8:00 pm

5/29: No HSF (Graduation)

Fun at a Mini Lock-in

Maundy Thursday/Good Friday

Front row: Sam Tansey, Hannah Butler,

Austin Wright, Amy Shonk, Brittney Robb, Ryan Boies.

Middle Row: Zach Schulz, Mikenna

Rodriguez, Amanda Shonk, Megan Lang, Kyle Harms, Hannah Erickson Makaela

Shulz.

Back Row: Zach Bathen.

Not pictured but attended: Cara Miller,

Mickey Geertsma and Mark Geertsma.

KERYGMA P AGE 3

Mike and Kelly Loveless moved to Independence Mike and Kelly Loveless moved to Independence Mike and Kelly Loveless moved to Independence Mike and Kelly Loveless moved to Independence four years ago so that Mike could run Spahn and four years ago so that Mike could run Spahn and four years ago so that Mike could run Spahn and four years ago so that Mike could run Spahn and Rose Lumber Company. Currently, Kelly is staying Rose Lumber Company. Currently, Kelly is staying Rose Lumber Company. Currently, Kelly is staying Rose Lumber Company. Currently, Kelly is staying at home with their two children. Maddox will be at home with their two children. Maddox will be at home with their two children. Maddox will be at home with their two children. Maddox will be five in May and is going to preschool. Myla was five in May and is going to preschool. Myla was five in May and is going to preschool. Myla was five in May and is going to preschool. Myla was born April 11born April 11born April 11born April 11thththth and has been a wonderful addition and has been a wonderful addition and has been a wonderful addition and has been a wonderful addition to the family.to the family.to the family.to the family. The Loveless family enjoys watching Hawkeye and The Loveless family enjoys watching Hawkeye and The Loveless family enjoys watching Hawkeye and The Loveless family enjoys watching Hawkeye and UNI football, being with friends and family, golfing, UNI football, being with friends and family, golfing, UNI football, being with friends and family, golfing, UNI football, being with friends and family, golfing, and spending time outdoors. Kelly enjoys cooking and spending time outdoors. Kelly enjoys cooking and spending time outdoors. Kelly enjoys cooking and spending time outdoors. Kelly enjoys cooking and baking with Maddox’s help and Mike is starting to coach Maddox’s sporting events.and baking with Maddox’s help and Mike is starting to coach Maddox’s sporting events.and baking with Maddox’s help and Mike is starting to coach Maddox’s sporting events.and baking with Maddox’s help and Mike is starting to coach Maddox’s sporting events. Mike, Kelly, Maddox and Myla are excited to be a part of the First Presbyterian Church Mike, Kelly, Maddox and Myla are excited to be a part of the First Presbyterian Church Mike, Kelly, Maddox and Myla are excited to be a part of the First Presbyterian Church Mike, Kelly, Maddox and Myla are excited to be a part of the First Presbyterian Church family and are looking forward to becoming more involved.family and are looking forward to becoming more involved.family and are looking forward to becoming more involved.family and are looking forward to becoming more involved.

Reservations call Donna at 334-4990

“Scentsy” - Supper $8.75

Feature: Wickless, Leadless, Smokeless Candles Music: Vocal by Mandy Crane Speaker: Terry Rutherford, Plainfield, IL

“Do You Need A Hero?”

You and your friends are invited to the INDEPENDENCE, IOWA WOMEN’S CONNECTION!

Monday, May 9, 6:30 p.m. Homestead House

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Mother’s Day Breakfast Sunday, May 8th - 8 am

Memorial Memorial Memorial Memorial

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May 30thMay 30thMay 30thMay 30th

National Day of Prayer May 5th

Office will Office will Office will Office will

be Closedbe Closedbe Closedbe Closed

BACCALAUREATEBACCALAUREATEBACCALAUREATEBACCALAUREATE

A Baccalaureate service for the

graduating seniors will be held on

Wednesday, May 25th at 7 pm

at the Independence High

School gym.

SUNDAY,

MAY 15TH

6:00 PM

REMINDER:

Newsletter articles

must be submitted to

the church office by

Friday, June 17th to

be printed in the

JULY/AUGUST

Newsletter.

CHOIR &

BELL CHOIR PICNIC

Wednesday, May 18th

at 6:00 pm

At the home of Frank & Sandy Sauer.

Please bring a dish to share.

Children will walk to the park to play games

immediately following the Children's Sermon.

A potluck will begin at 11:30 am.

Bring a dish to share & table service.

P AGE 9 KERYGMA

Creating a world with less cancer takes a team effort. It takes survivors and caregivers, and regular folks like you and Creating a world with less cancer takes a team effort. It takes survivors and caregivers, and regular folks like you and Creating a world with less cancer takes a team effort. It takes survivors and caregivers, and regular folks like you and Creating a world with less cancer takes a team effort. It takes survivors and caregivers, and regular folks like you and

me who all unite at Relay For Life. This year, nearly four million people nationwide will come together to celebrate, me who all unite at Relay For Life. This year, nearly four million people nationwide will come together to celebrate, me who all unite at Relay For Life. This year, nearly four million people nationwide will come together to celebrate, me who all unite at Relay For Life. This year, nearly four million people nationwide will come together to celebrate,

remember and fight back. Here in Iowa there will be an estimated 90 separate events with some 5000 individuals remember and fight back. Here in Iowa there will be an estimated 90 separate events with some 5000 individuals remember and fight back. Here in Iowa there will be an estimated 90 separate events with some 5000 individuals remember and fight back. Here in Iowa there will be an estimated 90 separate events with some 5000 individuals

participating. We’re the American Cancer Society, the official sponsor of birthdays.participating. We’re the American Cancer Society, the official sponsor of birthdays.participating. We’re the American Cancer Society, the official sponsor of birthdays.participating. We’re the American Cancer Society, the official sponsor of birthdays.

The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and

end suffering from cancer. As a global grassroots force of more than four million volunteers, we fight for every end suffering from cancer. As a global grassroots force of more than four million volunteers, we fight for every end suffering from cancer. As a global grassroots force of more than four million volunteers, we fight for every end suffering from cancer. As a global grassroots force of more than four million volunteers, we fight for every

birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. We save lives by helping people stay well by preventing birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. We save lives by helping people stay well by preventing birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. We save lives by helping people stay well by preventing birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. We save lives by helping people stay well by preventing

cancer or detecting it early; by helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; cancer or detecting it early; by helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; cancer or detecting it early; by helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; cancer or detecting it early; by helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis;

by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to

pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight. As the nation’s largest nonpass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight. As the nation’s largest nonpass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight. As the nation’s largest nonpass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight. As the nation’s largest non----

governmental investor in cancer research, contributing about $3.4 billion, we turn what we know about cancer into governmental investor in cancer research, contributing about $3.4 billion, we turn what we know about cancer into governmental investor in cancer research, contributing about $3.4 billion, we turn what we know about cancer into governmental investor in cancer research, contributing about $3.4 billion, we turn what we know about cancer into

what we do. As a result, more than 11 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have what we do. As a result, more than 11 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have what we do. As a result, more than 11 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have what we do. As a result, more than 11 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have

avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this year.avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this year.avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this year.avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this year.

The First Presbyterian Church will be a part of this with two teams actively helping, in not only the fundraising The First Presbyterian Church will be a part of this with two teams actively helping, in not only the fundraising The First Presbyterian Church will be a part of this with two teams actively helping, in not only the fundraising The First Presbyterian Church will be a part of this with two teams actively helping, in not only the fundraising

activities, but also helping to share the stories of those individuals who have fought the good fight, of those who have activities, but also helping to share the stories of those individuals who have fought the good fight, of those who have activities, but also helping to share the stories of those individuals who have fought the good fight, of those who have activities, but also helping to share the stories of those individuals who have fought the good fight, of those who have

lost their battle and to support friends and family we know. lost their battle and to support friends and family we know. lost their battle and to support friends and family we know. lost their battle and to support friends and family we know.

On Friday, June 10On Friday, June 10On Friday, June 10On Friday, June 10thththth, we will be holding our 15, we will be holding our 15, we will be holding our 15, we will be holding our 15thththth Relay here in Buchanan County. This year the event will be held at Relay here in Buchanan County. This year the event will be held at Relay here in Buchanan County. This year the event will be held at Relay here in Buchanan County. This year the event will be held at

the River Walk Park, opening ceremonies at 6:00 P.M. and the survivor speaker, Julie Schwarting, will share her story the River Walk Park, opening ceremonies at 6:00 P.M. and the survivor speaker, Julie Schwarting, will share her story the River Walk Park, opening ceremonies at 6:00 P.M. and the survivor speaker, Julie Schwarting, will share her story the River Walk Park, opening ceremonies at 6:00 P.M. and the survivor speaker, Julie Schwarting, will share her story

of losing her son to cancer at a very young age.of losing her son to cancer at a very young age.of losing her son to cancer at a very young age.of losing her son to cancer at a very young age.

Food will be available so come early and enjoy the beautiful setting along the Wapsipinicon river. We encourage Food will be available so come early and enjoy the beautiful setting along the Wapsipinicon river. We encourage Food will be available so come early and enjoy the beautiful setting along the Wapsipinicon river. We encourage Food will be available so come early and enjoy the beautiful setting along the Wapsipinicon river. We encourage

everyone to bring lawn chairs.everyone to bring lawn chairs.everyone to bring lawn chairs.everyone to bring lawn chairs.

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UshersUshersUshersUshers: Co: Co: Co: Co----Head Ushers: Roger Bahr, Don MummHead Ushers: Roger Bahr, Don MummHead Ushers: Roger Bahr, Don MummHead Ushers: Roger Bahr, Don Mumm 5, 12, 19, 26: 5, 12, 19, 26: 5, 12, 19, 26: 5, 12, 19, 26: Doug & Audra Kaiser, Charlie & Ashley or Haley HamiltonDoug & Audra Kaiser, Charlie & Ashley or Haley HamiltonDoug & Audra Kaiser, Charlie & Ashley or Haley HamiltonDoug & Audra Kaiser, Charlie & Ashley or Haley Hamilton

GreetersGreetersGreetersGreeters:::: Elder GreetersElder GreetersElder GreetersElder Greeters:::: 5:5:5:5: Don & Lucille CottrellDon & Lucille CottrellDon & Lucille CottrellDon & Lucille Cottrell June:June:June:June: Janet Harms, Tim Eilers Janet Harms, Tim Eilers Janet Harms, Tim Eilers Janet Harms, Tim Eilers 12:12:12:12: 19:19:19:19: Father’s Day Father’s Day Father’s Day Father’s Day ---- 26:26:26:26:

Acolytes:Acolytes:Acolytes:Acolytes: 5, 5, 5, 5, Brian Smith, Sean GeertsmaBrian Smith, Sean GeertsmaBrian Smith, Sean GeertsmaBrian Smith, Sean Geertsma 12, 19:12, 19:12, 19:12, 19: Randi Blume, Kaylee EilersRandi Blume, Kaylee EilersRandi Blume, Kaylee EilersRandi Blume, Kaylee Eilers 26:26:26:26: Joseph Kaiser, Kyle EilersJoseph Kaiser, Kyle EilersJoseph Kaiser, Kyle EilersJoseph Kaiser, Kyle Eilers

Children’s SermonsChildren’s SermonsChildren’s SermonsChildren’s Sermons:::: Nursery:Nursery:Nursery:Nursery: 5:5:5:5: Youth Youth Youth Youth 5: 5: 5: 5: Hannah Butler, Brynn MartinHannah Butler, Brynn MartinHannah Butler, Brynn MartinHannah Butler, Brynn Martin 12:12:12:12: Lynda FiesterLynda FiesterLynda FiesterLynda Fiester 12: 12: 12: 12: Mickey Geertsma, Brian SmithMickey Geertsma, Brian SmithMickey Geertsma, Brian SmithMickey Geertsma, Brian Smith 19:19:19:19: Janet HarmsJanet HarmsJanet HarmsJanet Harms 19: 19: 19: 19: Olivia Kaiser, Erica BarloonOlivia Kaiser, Erica BarloonOlivia Kaiser, Erica BarloonOlivia Kaiser, Erica Barloon 26: 26: 26: 26: Melody MalekMelody MalekMelody MalekMelody Malek 26:26:26:26: Chloe Kaiser, Brian SmithChloe Kaiser, Brian SmithChloe Kaiser, Brian SmithChloe Kaiser, Brian Smith

FlowersFlowersFlowersFlowers:::: 5:5:5:5: 12:12:12:12: Bob & Gloria Hummel In Honor of Bob & Gloria Hummel In Honor of Bob & Gloria Hummel In Honor of Bob & Gloria Hummel In Honor of Their Wedding AnniversaryTheir Wedding AnniversaryTheir Wedding AnniversaryTheir Wedding Anniversary 19:19:19:19: Father’s Day Father’s Day Father’s Day Father’s Day ---- 26: 26: 26: 26: Daryl & Sandy Johnson In Honor of Daryl & Sandy Johnson In Honor of Daryl & Sandy Johnson In Honor of Daryl & Sandy Johnson In Honor of Their Wedding AnniversaryTheir Wedding AnniversaryTheir Wedding AnniversaryTheir Wedding Anniversary

BulletinsBulletinsBulletinsBulletins:::: 5:5:5:5: Helen BrosharHelen BrosharHelen BrosharHelen Broshar 12:12:12:12: Mary Peterson In Memory of Fred PetersonMary Peterson In Memory of Fred PetersonMary Peterson In Memory of Fred PetersonMary Peterson In Memory of Fred Peterson 19:19:19:19: Father’s Day Father’s Day Father’s Day Father’s Day ---- 26: 26: 26: 26: Lee & Linda BowdenLee & Linda BowdenLee & Linda BowdenLee & Linda Bowden

Fellowship TreatsFellowship TreatsFellowship TreatsFellowship Treats:::: 5:5:5:5: 12:12:12:12: BRUNCHBRUNCHBRUNCHBRUNCH 19:19:19:19: Father’s Day Father’s Day Father’s Day Father’s Day ---- Jon & Kim TeStrake Jon & Kim TeStrake Jon & Kim TeStrake Jon & Kim TeStrake 26:26:26:26:

Coffee Prep/Clean UpCoffee Prep/Clean UpCoffee Prep/Clean UpCoffee Prep/Clean Up:::: 5:5:5:5: Margaret Ownby, Frankie BowdenMargaret Ownby, Frankie BowdenMargaret Ownby, Frankie BowdenMargaret Ownby, Frankie Bowden 12:12:12:12: Wayne & Sondra SewardWayne & Sondra SewardWayne & Sondra SewardWayne & Sondra Seward 19:19:19:19: Jon & Kim TeStrakeJon & Kim TeStrakeJon & Kim TeStrakeJon & Kim TeStrake 26:26:26:26: Tammy BathenTammy BathenTammy BathenTammy Bathen

1 Genevieve Andres 2 Gary Humes 3 Tim Duritsa Dawn Kieler 4 Don Cottrell 5 Spenser Rodriguez 6 Michaela Geertsma 9 Lee Bowden 15 Deb Weis 18 Chris Harms 19 Carol Siglin Karen Johnson 20 Ken Partridge Alex Risk 23 Dave Harms Sarah Van Buren 24 Kathryn Partridge 25 Fran Hood 27 Jeff Bonefas Steve Maynard 28 Andrea Ownby

6 Roger & Jo Willey 8 Ron & Judy Hess 9 Shane & Susie Bevans 12 Wayne & Sondra Seward 16 Bob & Gloria Hummel 21 Brooks & Jennifer Burkhart 22 Clarence & Jean Rouse 23 Lee & Linda Bowden 24 Steve & Connie Maynard Dale & Mary Winder 27 Richard & Carol Siglin Daryl & Sandy Johnson 29 Joe & Judy Olsen

If we missed your birthday

or anniversary, please

contact the church office at

334-3523.

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Proceeds go

to HONOR FLIGHT

Presbyterian Women met Tuesday, May 3rd at 9:30 am. The

Hostess was Fran Hood. Bible Study was Lesson #8: “The Empire

Has Fallen! Evacuate Now!” from Revelation 17-18.

Spring Workshops were held Saturday, April 16 at Iowa City First

Presbyterian Church.

Quilters meet May 10 & 24th and June 14th & 28th from 9 am

to noon with a potluck lunch to follow. PRESBYTERIAN

WOMEN

September 30 - October 1, 2011

Milwaukee, WI

At the Bradley Center

Contact Bette Butler for

more

information.

319-334-2416

There will be an

informational meeting

on Thursday, May 19th

in the Fellowship Hall

from 6:30-7:30 pm for

anyone interested in

attending this year.

July 5 - July 8th

5:30 - 7:30 pm

K - 5th Grade

Some items needed:

4 x 4 white ceramic tiles

Fabric paint

Empty frosting containers

Construction paper.

MARCH/APRIL 2011 P AGE 6

First, let me thank everyone for their help with the Community Dinner and Silent Auction.First, let me thank everyone for their help with the Community Dinner and Silent Auction.First, let me thank everyone for their help with the Community Dinner and Silent Auction.First, let me thank everyone for their help with the Community Dinner and Silent Auction. The kitchen and dining room ran like The kitchen and dining room ran like The kitchen and dining room ran like The kitchen and dining room ran like a well oiled a well oiled a well oiled a well oiled machine.machine.machine.machine. The door greeters, ticket sellers, and ticket takers kept the line moving. The door greeters, ticket sellers, and ticket takers kept the line moving. The door greeters, ticket sellers, and ticket takers kept the line moving. The door greeters, ticket sellers, and ticket takers kept the line moving. The cakes were sliced and presented in a m The cakes were sliced and presented in a m The cakes were sliced and presented in a m The cakes were sliced and presented in a most eloquent ost eloquent ost eloquent ost eloquent fashion.fashion.fashion.fashion. The cheesy Presbyterian Party Potatoes, green beans, and coleslaw took many volunteers to prepare and were well worth The cheesy Presbyterian Party Potatoes, green beans, and coleslaw took many volunteers to prepare and were well worth The cheesy Presbyterian Party Potatoes, green beans, and coleslaw took many volunteers to prepare and were well worth The cheesy Presbyterian Party Potatoes, green beans, and coleslaw took many volunteers to prepare and were well worth it.it.it.it. I could I could I could I could have eaten only cake, there was such a variety.have eaten only cake, there was such a variety.have eaten only cake, there was such a variety.have eaten only cake, there was such a variety. The pork loin was great and I have been enjoying the leftovers. The pork loin was great and I have been enjoying the leftovers. The pork loin was great and I have been enjoying the leftovers. The pork loin was great and I have been enjoying the leftovers. Also, thank yoAlso, thank yoAlso, thank yoAlso, thank you for your u for your u for your u for your donations to the Silent Auctions.donations to the Silent Auctions.donations to the Silent Auctions.donations to the Silent Auctions. This year, we had donations ranging from monthly homemade bread to a night at Dubuque’s hotel This year, we had donations ranging from monthly homemade bread to a night at Dubuque’s hotel This year, we had donations ranging from monthly homemade bread to a night at Dubuque’s hotel This year, we had donations ranging from monthly homemade bread to a night at Dubuque’s hotel and water and water and water and water park.park.park.park. The bidding was very generous, resulting in several hundred dollars more money raised than past years. The bidding was very generous, resulting in several hundred dollars more money raised than past years. The bidding was very generous, resulting in several hundred dollars more money raised than past years. The bidding was very generous, resulting in several hundred dollars more money raised than past years. Though our final Though our final Though our final Though our final bills have not bills have not bills have not bills have not been received, the Community Life Committee felt confident enough in the results to give $800 to the Independence Area Food Pantbeen received, the Community Life Committee felt confident enough in the results to give $800 to the Independence Area Food Pantbeen received, the Community Life Committee felt confident enough in the results to give $800 to the Independence Area Food Pantbeen received, the Community Life Committee felt confident enough in the results to give $800 to the Independence Area Food Pantry on ry on ry on ry on Friday, April 29, to ensure that it would count towards the Feinstein Challenge.Friday, April 29, to ensure that it would count towards the Feinstein Challenge.Friday, April 29, to ensure that it would count towards the Feinstein Challenge.Friday, April 29, to ensure that it would count towards the Feinstein Challenge. So, thank you for your outstanding help and su So, thank you for your outstanding help and su So, thank you for your outstanding help and su So, thank you for your outstanding help and support during our pport during our pport during our pport during our big event.big event.big event.big event.

The Operation Backpack program is preparing to transition into the Summer Backpack Program.The Operation Backpack program is preparing to transition into the Summer Backpack Program.The Operation Backpack program is preparing to transition into the Summer Backpack Program.The Operation Backpack program is preparing to transition into the Summer Backpack Program. Please watch the church bulletin Please watch the church bulletin Please watch the church bulletin Please watch the church bulletin announcements for the assembly times.announcements for the assembly times.announcements for the assembly times.announcements for the assembly times. We appreciate it when you make time in your busy summer schedule to help for an hour. We appreciate it when you make time in your busy summer schedule to help for an hour. We appreciate it when you make time in your busy summer schedule to help for an hour. We appreciate it when you make time in your busy summer schedule to help for an hour. An An An And I am d I am d I am d I am certain that the children benefitting from the bags appreciate it, too.certain that the children benefitting from the bags appreciate it, too.certain that the children benefitting from the bags appreciate it, too.certain that the children benefitting from the bags appreciate it, too.

Trivia Night is coming up May 15.Trivia Night is coming up May 15.Trivia Night is coming up May 15.Trivia Night is coming up May 15. The Wise Young Owls are very proud to have the Einstein bobble head doll as their mascot. The Wise Young Owls are very proud to have the Einstein bobble head doll as their mascot. The Wise Young Owls are very proud to have the Einstein bobble head doll as their mascot. The Wise Young Owls are very proud to have the Einstein bobble head doll as their mascot. Th Th Th There is talk of ere is talk of ere is talk of ere is talk of auctioning off Brian Smith to the high bidding team to bolster their efforts.auctioning off Brian Smith to the high bidding team to bolster their efforts.auctioning off Brian Smith to the high bidding team to bolster their efforts.auctioning off Brian Smith to the high bidding team to bolster their efforts. The Sunday, May 15, Trivia Night will support the The Sunday, May 15, Trivia Night will support the The Sunday, May 15, Trivia Night will support the The Sunday, May 15, Trivia Night will support the church’s Relay church’s Relay church’s Relay church’s Relay for Life Teams.for Life Teams.for Life Teams.for Life Teams. The March 27 Trivia Night raised more than $350 for the Youth’s mission trip to offer flood support in Nashvill The March 27 Trivia Night raised more than $350 for the Youth’s mission trip to offer flood support in Nashvill The March 27 Trivia Night raised more than $350 for the Youth’s mission trip to offer flood support in Nashvill The March 27 Trivia Night raised more than $350 for the Youth’s mission trip to offer flood support in Nashville, Tennessee.e, Tennessee.e, Tennessee.e, Tennessee.

Finally, please mark Tuesday, June 14Finally, please mark Tuesday, June 14Finally, please mark Tuesday, June 14Finally, please mark Tuesday, June 14thththth, on your calendar., on your calendar., on your calendar., on your calendar. This day is Flag Day. This day is Flag Day. This day is Flag Day. This day is Flag Day. But also, our congregation will host a Pancake Supper to raise But also, our congregation will host a Pancake Supper to raise But also, our congregation will host a Pancake Supper to raise But also, our congregation will host a Pancake Supper to raise money for the World War II veteran Honor Flights to Washington, D.C.money for the World War II veteran Honor Flights to Washington, D.C.money for the World War II veteran Honor Flights to Washington, D.C.money for the World War II veteran Honor Flights to Washington, D.C. Please tell your friends about our efforts to raise funds Please tell your friends about our efforts to raise funds Please tell your friends about our efforts to raise funds Please tell your friends about our efforts to raise funds for this worthy for this worthy for this worthy for this worthy honor for our veterans.honor for our veterans.honor for our veterans.honor for our veterans. Later in May, the church will be looking for volunteers to help cook and serve the meal. Later in May, the church will be looking for volunteers to help cook and serve the meal. Later in May, the church will be looking for volunteers to help cook and serve the meal. Later in May, the church will be looking for volunteers to help cook and serve the meal. We realize th We realize th We realize th We realize that June is a time at June is a time at June is a time at June is a time of summer ballgames and practices.of summer ballgames and practices.of summer ballgames and practices.of summer ballgames and practices. We ask that if you can fit this event into your schedule, please pencil it in. We ask that if you can fit this event into your schedule, please pencil it in. We ask that if you can fit this event into your schedule, please pencil it in. We ask that if you can fit this event into your schedule, please pencil it in.

Busy time in our congregation.Busy time in our congregation.Busy time in our congregation.Busy time in our congregation. Thank you for your support. Thank you for your support. Thank you for your support. Thank you for your support. Eric B. SmithEric B. SmithEric B. SmithEric B. Smith Chair, Community Life Committee Chair, Community Life Committee Chair, Community Life Committee Chair, Community Life Committee

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UshersUshersUshersUshers: Co: Co: Co: Co----Head Ushers: Roger Bahr, Don MummHead Ushers: Roger Bahr, Don MummHead Ushers: Roger Bahr, Don MummHead Ushers: Roger Bahr, Don Mumm 1, 15, 22, 29: 1, 15, 22, 29: 1, 15, 22, 29: 1, 15, 22, 29: Tammy Bathen, Zach Bathen, Marcia Henderson, Tammy Bathen, Zach Bathen, Marcia Henderson, Tammy Bathen, Zach Bathen, Marcia Henderson, Tammy Bathen, Zach Bathen, Marcia Henderson, Bonnie O’BrienBonnie O’BrienBonnie O’BrienBonnie O’Brien 8:8:8:8: Mickey Geertsma, MiKenna Rodriguez, Haylee Rathbun, Mickey Geertsma, MiKenna Rodriguez, Haylee Rathbun, Mickey Geertsma, MiKenna Rodriguez, Haylee Rathbun, Mickey Geertsma, MiKenna Rodriguez, Haylee Rathbun, Brittany RobbBrittany RobbBrittany RobbBrittany Robb GreetersGreetersGreetersGreeters:::: Elder GreetersElder GreetersElder GreetersElder Greeters:::: 1:1:1:1: Melissa Savage, Randi Blume May: Norma DeJong, Eric SmithMelissa Savage, Randi Blume May: Norma DeJong, Eric SmithMelissa Savage, Randi Blume May: Norma DeJong, Eric SmithMelissa Savage, Randi Blume May: Norma DeJong, Eric Smith 8:8:8:8: Mother’s Day Mother’s Day Mother’s Day Mother’s Day ---- Margaret Ownby Margaret Ownby Margaret Ownby Margaret Ownby 15:15:15:15: Dorotha Sundquist, Pam PetersonDorotha Sundquist, Pam PetersonDorotha Sundquist, Pam PetersonDorotha Sundquist, Pam Peterson 22:22:22:22: The Martin FamilyThe Martin FamilyThe Martin FamilyThe Martin Family 29:29:29:29: Winona WestWinona WestWinona WestWinona West Acolytes:Acolytes:Acolytes:Acolytes: 1, 8:1, 8:1, 8:1, 8: Joseph Kaiser, Kyle EilersJoseph Kaiser, Kyle EilersJoseph Kaiser, Kyle EilersJoseph Kaiser, Kyle Eilers 15, 22:15, 22:15, 22:15, 22: Brynn Martin, Avri RuffcornBrynn Martin, Avri RuffcornBrynn Martin, Avri RuffcornBrynn Martin, Avri Ruffcorn 29:29:29:29: Brian Smith, Sean GeertsmaBrian Smith, Sean GeertsmaBrian Smith, Sean GeertsmaBrian Smith, Sean Geertsma Children’s SermonsChildren’s SermonsChildren’s SermonsChildren’s Sermons:::: Nursery:Nursery:Nursery:Nursery: 1:1:1:1: Youth Youth Youth Youth 1: 1: 1: 1: Mickey Geertsma, Brynn MartinMickey Geertsma, Brynn MartinMickey Geertsma, Brynn MartinMickey Geertsma, Brynn Martin 8:8:8:8: Ryan RuffcornRyan RuffcornRyan RuffcornRyan Ruffcorn 8: 8: 8: 8: Rachel Barloon, Avri RuffcornRachel Barloon, Avri RuffcornRachel Barloon, Avri RuffcornRachel Barloon, Avri Ruffcorn 15:15:15:15: Mark GeertsmaMark GeertsmaMark GeertsmaMark Geertsma 15: 15: 15: 15: Hannah Butler, Randi BlumeHannah Butler, Randi BlumeHannah Butler, Randi BlumeHannah Butler, Randi Blume 22: 22: 22: 22: Ruth LiscumRuth LiscumRuth LiscumRuth Liscum 22:22:22:22: Olivia Kaiser, Brian SmithOlivia Kaiser, Brian SmithOlivia Kaiser, Brian SmithOlivia Kaiser, Brian Smith 29:29:29:29: John ButlerJohn ButlerJohn ButlerJohn Butler 29:29:29:29: Chloe Kaiser, Erica BarloonChloe Kaiser, Erica BarloonChloe Kaiser, Erica BarloonChloe Kaiser, Erica Barloon FlowersFlowersFlowersFlowers:::: 1:1:1:1: Rick & Connie Sorg In Memory of Loved OnesRick & Connie Sorg In Memory of Loved OnesRick & Connie Sorg In Memory of Loved OnesRick & Connie Sorg In Memory of Loved Ones 8:8:8:8: Mother’s Day Mother’s Day Mother’s Day Mother’s Day ---- Margaret Ownby Margaret Ownby Margaret Ownby Margaret Ownby 15:15:15:15: 22: 22: 22: 22: 29:29:29:29: BulletinsBulletinsBulletinsBulletins:::: 1:1:1:1: 8:8:8:8: Don & Carole Mumm In Honor of MothersDon & Carole Mumm In Honor of MothersDon & Carole Mumm In Honor of MothersDon & Carole Mumm In Honor of Mothers 15:15:15:15: Jon & Kim TeStrakeJon & Kim TeStrakeJon & Kim TeStrakeJon & Kim TeStrake 22: 22: 22: 22: 29:29:29:29: Fellowship TreatsFellowship TreatsFellowship TreatsFellowship Treats:::: 1:1:1:1: Frankie BowdenFrankie BowdenFrankie BowdenFrankie Bowden 8:8:8:8: 15:15:15:15: Jon & Kim TeStrakeJon & Kim TeStrakeJon & Kim TeStrakeJon & Kim TeStrake 22:22:22:22: The Martin FamilyThe Martin FamilyThe Martin FamilyThe Martin Family 29:29:29:29: Graduation ReceptionGraduation ReceptionGraduation ReceptionGraduation Reception Coffee Prep/Clean UpCoffee Prep/Clean UpCoffee Prep/Clean UpCoffee Prep/Clean Up:::: 1:1:1:1: Margaret Ownby, Frankie Bowden Margaret Ownby, Frankie Bowden Margaret Ownby, Frankie Bowden Margaret Ownby, Frankie Bowden 8:8:8:8: Wayne & Sondra SewardWayne & Sondra SewardWayne & Sondra SewardWayne & Sondra Seward 15:15:15:15: Jon & Kim TeStrakeJon & Kim TeStrakeJon & Kim TeStrakeJon & Kim TeStrake 22:22:22:22: Tammy BathenTammy BathenTammy BathenTammy Bathen

4 Don & Bette Butler 22 Ryan & Joni Ruffcorn 29 Brooks & Hildegard

Burkhart 31 Jim & Shirley Rozendaal

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1 Tom Stilwell 3 Melody Malek Howard Miller Sally Peters 5 Robbie Brown Hildegard Burkhart Eileen Humes John Risk 7 Kenndi Bevans Ruth Liscum Mildred Hicks 8 Johanna Hougen 9 Mary Jean Johnson 10 Leah Geertsema Kristin Hood MiKenna Rodriguez 12 Casey Henderson Evelyn Hoover Carol Kelley Robbie Rouse 15 Char Bantz Steve Hood 16 Ellie Risk 18 Pam Peterson 24 Charlie Hamilton 25 Shane Bevans 26 Ben Bathen 27 Lauren Hamilton Jim Peters 30 Maddox Loveless