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Office Telephone: (712) 754-3126 Office Fax: (712) 754-2479
Office Email: [email protected] ` Website: sibleypresby.church
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Because there seems to be a lot of confusion about doing a Mission Study, I thought the best way to address it would be in the newsletter. A Mission Study is a process that a congregation goes through to seek discernment about how God would have that church to be and to act in the future. Since the last time a Mission Study was done was 1997, it seemed pertinent that another Mission Study be done. Many people confuse a congregational Mission Study with Long Range Planning or Strategic Planning because both end up with a Vision and a list of Goals and Objectives. But there are a number of differences. The first and foremost difference is that, as a church, we always seek to examine ourselves and our actions in light of scripture and prayerfully to ask God’s guidance as we try to determine the work that God wants us to do in a certain time and place. Secondly, unlike most corporations, the church is a volunteer organization. The corporate model, in which leadership sets direction and tells staff to follow it, does not work well in a church. It is important to involve as much of the congregation as possible in the process of self-examination and decision-making. There are two reasons for this. One is that as Reformed Christians we believe both in the priesthood of believers and in the corporate body of the church—that together we are richer and wiser than we are separately. The second is to develop a sense of ownership within the congregation of the new directions for the ministry of that church in the coming years. A well-founded Mission Study includes fact-finding about the congregation and the community in which it ministers. This demographic information is found by looking at past statistical reports from previous years and through some sort of demographic survey. Denise and Maggie are working on the statistical report. The congregation will give input for the rest, usually done by some sort of congregational gathering. This provides an opportunity for members of the congregation, prayerfully, to study what scripture says about the church, to learn new information about its community and its needs, to learn who they have been and who they are as a congregation, and to celebrate their gifts as a church. Once this period of learning is complete, then the congregation has the information it needs to begin to design its Vision and develop new Goals and Objectives for its ministry in the coming years. A Mission Study should be a process executed and owned by the congregation. Hopefully, this explanation helps as we move forward. “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” Proverbs 29: 18 KJV
God bless, Pastor Terry
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The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated on Sunday, August 5. Elders Marie Godfredsen, Craig Van Houten, Dave
Jenson, Allen Reck, Dale Eads, and Gary Handeland (for Brad Jensen) will serve the congregation and our shut-in, nursing home and independent living members and friends. Deacons responsible for the elements are Nathan Rockman (juice) and Rochelle Jacobsma (bread).
8TH GRADE CONFIRMATION
Wednesday, August 29, at 6:30 p.m., in
the fellowship hall. Current elders are
asked to be present, too, as you play an
important part in the examination
process.
Teacher: Pastor Terry Simm.
(Letters will be sent to the parents prior to
the kick-off.)
7TH GRADE CONFIRMATION
Wednesday, September 5, at 6:30 p.m.
Teacher: Dawn Simm
LOGOS (GRADES 2-6)
Wednesday, September 5, at 6:30 p.m.
(Logos classes, only, are now 1 hour…6:30
to 7:30 p.m.) First Grade Eliminated.
Logos is now Grades 2-6.
FELLOWSHIP OF THE CARPENTER
Wednesday, September 5, at 6:30 p.m.
The Fishes & Loaves Kitchen monthly meal is Saturday, August 18, at 6 p.m., in the fellowship hall. Games at 5 p.m.
Menu: Slider Sandwiches
Calico Beans Coleslaw Desserts
All are welcome! No Charge or Freewill Offering
You are invited to the annual Okoboji Bible Conference August 4-12. Theme: Unafraid. For more information, visit the Okoboji
Bible Conference website or pick-up a brochure from the sanctuary back table.
WHEN: Sunday, August 12, @ 10 A.M. WHERE: Sibley Central Park Large Shelter House
POTUCK PICNIC FOLLOWING
If your last name begins with… A thru H you are asked to please bring a MAIN DISH
I thru R you are asked to please bring a SALAD S thru Z you are asked to please bring a DESSERT
Lemonade and table service will be furnished. Please bring your lawn chairs, too, and someone you think
would enjoy worship, fellowship and a nice meal!
In case of bad weather, the service will be held in the church sanctuary and the potluck in the fellowship hall!
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Dorcas Circle meets Tuesday, August 21, at 6:30 p.m., in
the church meeting room. Jan Eads is the hostess.
Sarah Circle meets Thursday, August 16, at 9:00 a.m., at
Heartwood Heights, unless otherwise announced.
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The Property & Financial Stewardship Committee meets
Tuesday, August 7, at 6:00 p.m., to take care of work
projects, followed by the business meeting at 7:00 p.m.,
in the meeting room. First Tuesday for this month only!
The Mission & Nurture Committee meets Wednesday,
August 1, at 5:30 p.m., in the fellowship hall.
The Worship & Evangelism Committee meets Sunday,
August 5, at 11:00 a.m., in the choir room.
The Christian Education Committee meets Thursday,
August 2, at 6:30 p.m., in the meeting room.
The Deacons meet Wednesday, August 15, at 6:30 p.m.
in the meeting room.
The Session meets Wednesday, August 15, at 7:00 p.m.,
in the meeting room.
Pastor Maggie’s Women’s Group…Caring for Your Body:
Health, Wellness and Spiritually, is on hiatus until after
Labor Day.
Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study is on hiatus
until after Labor Day.
Men’s Monday Night Bible Study is on hiatus until after
Labor Day.
Adult Old Testament Bible Study (Peter Wagner’s group)
meets Wednesday mornings at 8:45 a.m., in the
meeting room.
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SESSION MEETING
May 16, 2018
SESSION VOTED TO APPROVE:
Heying Endeavors’ financial report
of the church main accounts,
month ending April 30, 2018.
General Fund
Balance as of 3/31 $ 2,518.20
Receipts for April +$25,740.68
Interest +$ 1.56
Expend. for April -$23,489.06
$ 2,253.18
Ending balance 4/30 $ 4,771.38
Moderator’s Report…No recommendations.
Clerk’s Report…No recommendations.
Property & Financial Stewardship…No recommendations,
but for information, the fellowship hall acoustics project will
begin after VBS at a cost of $11,718. Also, the Committee is
looking into security cameras and other safety precautions.
Worship & Evangelism…a. Kelli Kauffman to replace Heidi
Douma on Committee, Class of 2018. b. To hold a Youth
Praise & Talent Night on Sunday, June 24, at 7 p.m., with
Rochelle Jacobsma in charge. c. To hold Motorcycle Blessing
on the church parking lot on Sunday, June 10, at 2 p.m.
Christian Education…a. To hold Promotion Sunday on
September 9, with recognition of 2018-2019 staff and
sponsors and presentation of NIV Bibles to our 1st and 7th
graders. C.E. hosts the coffee hour following the service. b.
2018-2019 youth kick-off dates (see page 2). c. 2018 VBS
staff.
Mission & Nurture…a. Removals from the church active
covenant partnership roll and partnership moves from the
active partnership roll to the inactive partnership roll, at their
request.
Old Business…a. Approval that the Property Committee may
look into a security camera system.
Other…Session’s formal approval to accept the bequest from
the Cecil & George Loof estate. The Session, on behalf of
the First Presbyterian Church of ECO of Sibley, IA, a
non-profit entity and recognized by the IRS as an
exempt organization, gratefully accepts the unrestricted
financial gift of approximately $500,000, as bequest in
the Last Will and Testament for the estate of Cecil
Loof and George Loof. It is with humble and
overwhelming gratitude we acknowledge them for the
generosity shown to our church in providing a means
to further our mission to serve others, provide hope
and nurture all people. With thoughtful discernment,
we, the Session, affirm, with God’s grace and guidance,
to use this charitable gift in purposeful ways for the
glory of His Kingdom. We, the Session, also affirm the
principle amount of this charitable gift shall not be
used for the General Fund or budgeted expenses of the
church. The interest earned may be used for expenses
in an emergency, as determined by the Session.
SESSION MEETING
June 20, 2018
SESSION VOTED TO APPROVE:
Heying Endeavors’ financial report of
the church main accounts, month
ending May 31, 2018.
General Fund
Balance as of 4/30 $ 4,771.38
Receipts for May +$20,674.90
Interest +$ 3.41
Expend. for May. -$21,879.06
$ (1,200.75)
Ending balance 5/31 $ 3,570.63
Moderator’s Report…a. Continuing Ed for Pastor Terry &
Pastor Maggie…June 25 and 26 leadership conference at
Northwestern, Orange City.
Clerk’s Report…No highlights to report.
Property & Financial Stewardship…a. Reported the
acoustical panels have been installed.
Worship & Evangelism…a. To hold Laity Sunday, led by the
youth, and with Allie Van Tilburg speaking on her recent trip
to Guatemala, on Sunday, July 8. b. To hold 10 a.m. service in
park, followed by potluck picnic, on Sunday, August 12. In
case of bad weather, it will be held at the church. c. Pastor
Maggie’s request for vacation time July 12 through 19.
Christian Education…a. To eliminate 1st grade from Logos
beginning with the 2018-2019 term. b. 2018-2019 SS/Logos/
7th & 8th and FOC staff roll.
Mission & Nurture…a. Due to feedback, to move the
Sunday coffee hour back to 11 a.m., effective Sunday, June
24. b. To hold Mission Fest on Sunday, October 28, with Rev.
Scott Burdsall, now a missionary with Serge “Grace at the
Fray,” an international mission reaching out to Bangladeshis
in London, as the guest speaker and a $500 honorarium.
Old Business…a. To approve the following items
recommended from the Ad-Hoc Committee: 1. The
remodeling and updating of the old church basement, with
set-up just as the new addition, with new cupboards and a
dishwasher. 2. New digital sign. 3. Look in how to
implement a kids’ summer food program to supplement the
school backpack program.
New Business…a. To form a Mission Study Commission, with
membership structure being 2 elders, 2 Mission & Nurture, 1
Property & Financial Stewardship, 1 Christian Education, 1
Worship & Evangelism, and 1 FOC member. b. Volunteers
are needed to serve on the 125th Church Anniversary
Committee and its sub-committees. Announcements will be
made from the pulpit, printed in the church bulletin, and a
sign-up sheet placed on the Mission Table. c. Presbyterian
Relay for Life Team’s request to hold a BBQ fundraiser after
the service on July 15.
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CHURCH HIGHLIGHTS & MEMORIES
August/September 1968
All entries are taken from our 1895-1995 Centennial
Celebration binder.
In World News…No World News entries.
In Church News…a. On September 17th a motion was made,
seconded and carried to appoint a Library Committee
consisting of Mrs. Tillie Ernst and Mrs. Mary Kruse, to pursue
the possibilities of starting a church library. b. A motion was
made, seconded and carried to transfer $200 from the
General Church Treasury to the Benevolent Treasury to be
used for emergency relief of starving Biafrans.
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Our church will soon celebrate its 125th Anniversary (May 27, 1895 – May 27, 2020). People are needed to serve on the Anniversary Committee and its sub-committees (history, invitation/reception, memorabilia, publicity/correspondence). We have had some response and we are very grateful. This is a big undertaking and many more people are still needed. If interested, please contact the church office, speak with Pastor Terry, or sign your name to the sign-up sheet on the Mission Table.
Dalton Marco 8/01 Allie Van Tilburg 8/01 Benjamin Byers 8/02 Helen Rahfaldt 8/02 Dale Eads 8/03 Grant Greenfield 8/03 Donna Houtsma 8/03 Jacey Julius 8/03 Jackie Leathers 8/03 Aaliyah Loeschen 8/04 Joseph Goldhorn 8/05 Tanner Gries 8/06 Ava Pospisil 8/06 Jill Wollmuth 8/06 Ryker Loeschen 8/07 Morgan Spykerboer 8/08 Kallie Kleve 8/18 Gage Greenfield 8/09 Dawn Butler 8/10 Kristin Byers 8/10 Gina Marco 8/10 Brian Ernst 8/11 Elijah Van Houten 8/11 Terry Burns 8/12 Samantha Kauffman 8/12 Brooklyn Jansma 8/13 Courtnee Marco 8/13 Kindra Reiter 8/13 Phillip Van Westen 8/13 Lillian Shoemaker 8/14 Shaylee Van Westen 8/14 Katelyn Wietzema 8/14 Gene Ackerman 8/17 Marge Kruger 8/17 Carol Reiter 8/17 Cale Reiter 8/19 Ruth Zylstra 8/19 Zak Wollmuth 8/20 Jason Rueter 8/21 Cory Bosma 8/22 Dana Leathers 8/22 Shan Alexander 8/23 Connie Bosma 8/23 Mary Kruse 8/23
Will Patterson 8/23 Kristi Ackerman 8/24 Bob Godfredsen 8/24 Ava Williams 8/24 Robin Butler 8/25 Lorraine Newman 8/25 Ella Reiter 8/25 Sharri Stanton 8/25 Amy Smith 8/27 Maleah Doeden 8/28 Chad Jansma 8/29 Dawn Arens 8/30 Rachel Jurgens 8/30
Cody & Lindsey Marco 8/02/2014 Jeremy & Jillian Voss 8/04/2007 Bill & Jan Pearson 8/06/1993 Bob & Marie Godfredsen 8/07/1966 Bruce & Kristine Tabke 8/08/2015 Brent & Janette Schiphoff 8/10/2002 Peter & Jessica Loeschen 8/11/2012 Neil & Shelly Schutte 8/14/1999 Garry & Jackie Leathers 8/15/1976 Don & Dorothy Funk 8/17/1959 Doug & Cindy Roth 8/18/2001 Curt & Rochelle Van Tilburg 8/21/1987 Andy & Dawn Butler 8/22/1987 Brett & Carlie Doeden 8/22/2015 Bob & Norma Vos 8/22/1969 Glenn & Marlys Polzine 8/24/1954 Gilbert & Leanne Greenfield 8/25/1967 Dan & Jaime Huls 8/25/2001 Brian & Cindy Kemp 8/26/1978 Brett & Sherie Kleve 8/26/1995 Paul & Carmen Reiter 8/28/1976 Tommy & Beth Zylstra 8/28/1999 Joey & Bobbie Julius 8/29/2015 Marty & Marie Wallace 8/30/1975
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Ushers Dale Eads/Craig Van Houten
Dave Jenson/Paul Reiter
Greeters Bob & Shan Alexander
Kelly & Kaitlyn Top Ron & Phyllis Huisinga
Deacon of the Month Karey Julius
Candlelighters Aug. 05 Kaden Schutte/Tanner Gries Aug. 12 Riley Dirks/Ben Byers Aug. 19 Cora Rueter/Bailey Gries Aug. 26 Brady Julius
Lay Involvement Aug. 05 Sonia Ernst Aug. 12 Donna Houtsma (In Park) Aug. 19 Ron Huisinga & Tracy Van
Diepen (Kid’s Message) Aug. 26 Jackie Kannegieter
Nursery Aug. 05 Kaitlyn, Riley & Dylan Top Aug. 12 Ricky Dirks, Emma Kleve & Mackenzie Schiphoff Aug. 19 Maribeth & Marshall Appeldorn & Thomas Roth Aug. 26 Jessica Williams, Kelli Greenfield & Brady Klaassen
Coffee Servers Aug. 05 W & E – Bob Godfredsen/ Rochelle Jacobsma/Donna Houtsma/Rachel Jurgens Aug. 12 Service/Potluck in Park Aug. 19 Relay for Life Team Aug. 26 W & E – Dale Eads/Ben Jacobsma/Karey Julius/ Kelli Kauffman
MOVED BACK
TO 11 A.M.
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September 3
First Presbyterian Church is
scheduled to deliver meals
September 10-14 and
September 17-21. Please
see the sign-up sheet on the
Mission Table beginning
Sunday, August 12. People
to drive and deliver the
meals to the door are
needed for each of the two
routes.
Meal Pick-Up Time is 11 A.M.
@ the Senior Center.
Please see the Sign-Up Sheet on the Mission Table beginning August 12. Four people are needed to help at Sibley Specialty Care each Friday in September at 2 p.m. You may bring prizes, but not required. Janet Christians is the Bingo Coordinator.
Sibley First Presbyterian Church
Fellowship Hall
Saturday, September 15, at 6 P.M.
(Games beginning at 5 p.m.)
Menu: Taco Bar/Garden Produce
Ice Cream
All are welcome to attend this outreach meal to our
community and our church members. No charge or
freewill offering.
The PW Executive Committee meets Wednesday,
September 5, at 1:30 p.m., followed by the PW
Gathering at 2 p.m.
Program: Election of Officers
Least Coin Dedication (Dorothy
Funk)
Report on Visitations
At the August circle meetings, each circle was
given a list of shut-ins to visit.
Hostesses & Devotion Leaders: Janet Huls, Chr.,
Erma Winter and Dorothy Funk.
Dorcas Circle meets Tuesday, September 18, at
6:30 p.m., in the meeting room. Jeanette Greve
Thompson is the hostess.
Sarah Circle meets Thursday, September 20, at
9:00 a.m., at Heartwood Heights.
The Property & Financial Stewardship Committee
meets Tuesday, September 11, at 6:00 p.m., to
take care of work projects, followed by the
business meeting at 7:00 p.m., in the meeting
room.
The Mission & Nurture Committee meets
Wednesday, September 5, at 5:30 p.m., in the
choir room.
The Worship & Evangelism Committee meets
Sunday, September 2, at 11:00 a.m., in the choir
room.
The Christian Education Committee meets
Thursday, September 6, at 6:30 p.m., in the
meeting room.
NOTE: DEACONS/SESSION BACK TO THURSDAY
NIGHT DUE TO START OF YOUTH CLASSES!
The Deacons meet Thursday, September 20, at
6:30 p.m. in the meeting room.
The Session meets Thursday. September 20, at 7:00
p.m., in the meeting room.
Pastor Maggie’s Women’s Group…Caring for Your
Body: Health, Wellness and Spiritually, resumes
Monday, September 10, at 10 a.m., in the
fellowship hall. All women are invited to attend!
Sunday School Classes
Resume @ 9 A.M.
on September 9.
Coffee/Juice/Donuts Served.
2018-2019 Staff Recognized during Service.
NIV Adventure & Teen Study Bibles
Presented to 1st & 7th Graders.
(Letters will be sent to the parents
informing them of details.)
C.E.C. Hosts the 11 A.M. Coffee Hour.
Please see Page 2
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Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible
Study resumes after Labor Day.
Please watch the Sunday bulletins
for start date for new study. All
women are invited to attend!
Men’s Monday Night Bible Study resumes September 10,
at 7 p.m., in the meeting room. All men are invited to
attend!
Adult Old Testament Bible Study (Peter Wagner’s group)
meets Wednesday mornings at 8:45 a.m., in the
meeting room.
Lennox Snyder 9/03 Janie Jobes 9/05 Peter Loeschen 9/05 Stephanie Vipond 9/05 Hannah Jacobsma 9/05 Donna Henrichs 9/07 Andrew Goldhorn 9/08 Elijah Trierweiler 9/08 Francisco Vazquez 9/09 Kelli Greenfield 9/10 Brady Meinders 9/10 Mackenzie Schiphoff 9/10 Mitchell VanDerSloot 9/12 Pam Juber 9/13 Christina Greenfield 9/13 Michael Jurrens 9/13 Shelly Schutte 9/13 Justin Kruger 9/14 Brant Marco 9/14 Karey Julius 9/15 Betty Graber 9/16
Richard Graber 9/16 Luke Heilman 9/16 Lorrie Reed 9/16 Doug Thiner 9/16 Gary Vipond 9/16 Megan Petersen 9/17 Aaron Techen 9/18 Randy Goldhorn 9/19 Nathan Vos 9/19 Gina Wietzema 9/19 Tayten Darnell 9/20 Bailey Gries 9/20 Marshall Jermeland 9/20 Kelly Top 9/20 Delbert Wills 9/21 Easton Stevens 9/22 Cassie Kruger 9/23 Bryson Stofferan 9/24 Weston Vos 9/24 Sandi DeBoer 9/25 Ashlee Reck 9/25 Alex Zylstra 9/25 Kristine Zylstra Tabke 9/25 Jake Jurrens 9/26 Dylan Vande Garde 9/26 Claire Williams 9/26 Lee Smith 9/27 James Spillman 9/27 Maverick VanEngen 9/28 Harold Dawson 9/29 Marge DeBerg 9/29 Bruce Tabke 9/30
Justin & Mindi Van Houten 9/02/2006
Bob & Janet Huls 9/03/1965
Nathan & Nicole Rockman 9/07/2013
Scott & Michele Klaassen 9/11/1991
Matthew & Jessica Goldhorn 9/15/2008
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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER ‘18 ECHO…The deadline for the combined issue is 8:00 a.m., Monday, September 10.
SUNDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS…The deadline for all announcements to be included in the Sunday bulletin is Thursday at 4:00 p.m.
BULLETIN PICK-UP…Bulletins will be available for pick up on Friday afternoons at 2:00 p.m.
CHURCH OPEN…The church is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, including the noon hour, and most often open from 9 to noon on Saturdays if Pastor Terry is in the office. The church is closed on Mondays even though, due to the work load, the employees may be working that day.
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Gary & Kris
Vipond Family
531 E. Summit St.
Battle Lake, MN
56515
Matt & Ashley Linquist
343 Okoboji Grove Road
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
Kent & Heidi Douma Family
203 St. Paul Ave. NE
Orange City, IA 51041
Janie Jobes
Country View Manor
100 Cedar Lane #401
Sibley, IA 51249
We give our best
wishes and
congratulations to
Carley Ackerman &
Landon Howard upon
the happy occasion of
their marriage at
Sibley First
Presbyterian Church on
June 16.and to Tyler
Reck & McKenzie Kleve
on the happy occasion
of their marriage at
Arrowhead Resorts,
Spirit Lake, on July
14.
With joy, we announce the birth of Ezra Jik-Jau Ernst, son of Tyler & Joyce Ernst of Bellevue, WA. Ezra was born on June 5, weighed 9 pounds 14 ounces and is 22.5 inches long. From our church family, Brian & Sonia Ernst are the proud grandparents, Erma Winter the proud great-grandmother, and Jake & Maggie Gisch the proud uncle and aunt. Our congratulations to the Ernst, Winter and Gisch families!
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Brenda Jansma Joey & Bobbie Julius
715 7th St. P.O. Box 13
Sibley, IA 51249 Little Rock, IA 51243
Abby Lammers Casey Reiter
705 11th Ave. 1239 Log Ave.
Sibley, IA 51249 Little Rock, IA 51243
Marie Schuck Lynette Stofferan
26853 Plotts Ave. P.O. Box 181
Worthington, MN 56187 Ashton, IA 51232
PARENTS, PLEASE NOTIFY THE
CHURCH OFFICE OF YOUR CHILD’S
NEW COLLEGE ADDRESS. IT WILL BE
MOST HELPFUL WHEN MAILING OUT
GIFT CARDS. WE DON’T WANT TO
MISS ANYONE! THANK YOU!
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Candle Lighters Sept. 02 Gabe Bevers & Gage Greenfield Sept. 09 Hunter Kauffman & Alex Kruger Sept. 16 Grant Schiphoff & Tommy Wietzema Sept. 23 Ben Byers & Riley Dirks Sept. 30 Tanner Gries & Kaden Schutte
Ushers Tom Wietzema/Justin Van Houten
Randy Goldhorn/Mike Milbrath
Greeters Travis & Amanda TenNapel
Carol Reiter Dale & Jan Eads
Deacon of the Month Suzie Linquist
Nursery September 02 Beth Zylstra, Charley Zylstra
& Grace Bevers September 09 Jodi Marco, Courtnee Marco & Mark Jenson September 16 Jennifer Kruger, Austin Kruger & Evain Thompson September 23 Michelle Poppen, Abbey Roth & Nicholas Rueter September 30 Hannah Jacobsma & Jaylen Vos
Lay Involvement September 02 Paul Reiter/Rochelle Jacobsma (Kids’ Message) September 09 Tom Kuiper September 16 Dean Popkes September 23 Bill Pearson/Karey Julius (Kids’ Message) September 30 Tracy Van Diepen
Coffee Servers September 02 PW September 09 Promotion Sunday – Christian Education September 16 Presbyterian Relay for Life Team September 23 PW September 30 PW
ATTENDANCE & OFFERINGS
May 06 231 General Fund $7418.00 May 13 207 General Fund $5837.00 May 20 206 General Fund $5693.00 May 27 137 Mission Fund $2543.00 Property Needs $1495.25 June 03 171 General Fund $5309.70 June 10 139 General Fund $4340.00 June 17 128 General Fund $7051.15 June 24 178 Mission Fund $2589.08 Property Needs $2150.00 July 01 110 General Fund $6504.10 July 08 154 General Fund $5140.00
We give our heartfelt condolences to the families of Arnold Knight, 76, of West Fargo, ND, who passed away on Sunday, June 3, at Eventide of Fargo. Please pray for peace and comfort for his wife, Mary, and from our church family, his sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy & Don Funk and their family. His funeral service was held on June 9, at West Funeral Home Chapel, West Fargo.
Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to former members, Roy & Brenda Lindokken, and their family, upon the death of Brenda’s brother, Jerry Jacobs, 67, of Sioux Falls, on May 30, from liver cancer. His memorial service was held on June 4, at Eastside Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls.
We give our Christian sympathy to Bob & Jeanette Greve-Thompson and their family upon the death of Jeanette’s granddaughter and husband’s daughter, Tyah Malyeah Hoskins, 20, who died on May 26, from injuries she sustained in an automobile/motorcycle accident. Her funeral service was held on June 7, at Christ Temple Church, Waterloo.
We give our deepest condolences to Jeff & Connie TenNapel and their family upon the death of Jeff’s brother, Jay TenNapel, 48, of San Tan Valley, AZ, on June 12 from cancer. An open house to celebrate his life was held on June 30th at the Sibley Golf Course.
Our Christian sympathy goes out to Jeff & Connie TenNapel and their family upon the death of their sister-in-law, Tonya Kooiman, 53, on June 15, from breast cancer. A Celebration of Life service was held at the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home, Sheldon, on June 22.
Our heartfelt condolences are extended to Doug & Cindy Roth and their family upon the death of Cindy’s father, Jim Vaupel, 76, of rural George, on June 28. His memorial service was held on July 2, at Zoar Presbyterian Church, George.
Thank you for the silver dollar and snake! But more than that,
thank you for the memories, friendships and family you have
given me. I cannot wait to see what God has in store for me
next year! Steph Vipond
Thank you for the graduation blessing! It is truly appreciated.
Thank you for making me feel welcome and for giving me a
second home! Once again, thank you for the generous
graduation blessing! God bless! Sincerely, Nichole Lowe
Thank you for being a place of worship where my heart feels
full and safe. I have grown up in this church, going from the
baby that the congregation sang “Behold, What Manner of
Love” to walking across the front of the church on graduation
day. I will cherish the friendships, the lessons and the memories
that were made here. I am beyond grateful to consider you
all family—my brothers and sisters in Christ. Thank you from the
bottom of my heart. Sincerely, Brooke Norgaard
It is with sincere gratitude, we extend our thanks to our
volunteers, Ron & Phyllis Huisinga, Dale & Jan Eads, Roger &
Marilyn Poppen, and Gary & Helene Handeland, for the giving
of their time to deliver meals to our community shut-ins in May.
On behalf of the Christian Education Committee, a special
thank you to all who dedicated their time, talents and efforts
to make Vacation Bible School a wonderful success. Your
efforts were much appreciated. A special thank you to the
directors, Rochelle Jacobsma and Shantry Dake!
Thank you to our church family...we have been welcomed,
loved, encouraged, supported, and cared for by all of you
over the past 7 years. All praise to God our Father for allowing
our paths to cross. We have truly been blessed...we love this
church and church family. If you are ever in Orange City,
please stop and visit! This is our prayer: As we go, may Your
Spirit go before us. As we go, may we follow where You lead.
May we live what we have learned, share the message we
have heard, and be a light unto the world, as we go. Kent,
Heidi, Keegan, Addi, & Kolby Douma (new address on page 6)
Many thanks to all those who sustained us with their visits,
prayers, cards and words of condolence during the last few
months when we lost a niece and brother. God does give
strength and we are so grateful. Don & Dorothy Funk
A sincere thanks to all who helped with the 2018 Osceola
County Bible Reading Marathon. We did read through the
whole Bible in 4 days (June 28 thru July 1). What a great way
to witness for our Lord and Savior. It was great to include our
whole town and county. God also intervened with his whistle
in the wind. Thanks everyone! The Bible Marathon Committee
Thank you for all the support and prayers during our time of
grief. Thank you to FOC for the gifts sent in memory of my dad.
All were very much appreciated. Doug & Cindy Roth Family
We truly want to thank everyone for the get-well wishes and
prayers sent Randy’s way while he was recently in the Avera
Heart Hospital and since returning home for recuperation.
Whether you sent a card, a message, a phone call, or stopped
for a visit, it’s all so appreciated. A special thanks to Pastor
Terry and Pastor Maggie for the very thoughtful visits and
prayers while at the hospital and at home. God bless all!
Randy & Colleen Goldhorn Family
I would like to thank everyone for the cards and prayers during
my surgery and during my recovery. Everything went well.
Janette Schiphoff