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PRAYER LINE Phone: 515-986-3720 • Email: [email protected]
Lord hear our prayer…
May God take care of us, protect us, and bless us. If you have someone who needs
lifted up in prayer, please call or email the church office. We have a Prayer Line
available to our members and friends during the day and evening hours.
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Blessings on this Easter season! Thank you to the many participants in our Lent Bile Study and
discussions on the church. This was an important first step as the church seeks to discern God’s call for this body of Christ! I learned a lot, and wanted to share a bit of the learning highlights of our time together from participants:
• “I loved the discussions – so many knowledgeable people in our group.”
• “I found the discussions about sin, and about the Sabbath being a day of rest, quite interesting.”
• “I liked the large group of uniquely different people coming together to study God’s word.”
• “Seeing so many come together in our church for Bible study was awesome.”
• “Wow! This study was so uplifting and Spirit-driven! A great time of fellowship. By having Jessica prepare and distribute the Lenten season lessons in advance, it allowed us to jump into readings and conversations soon after opening prayer. Realizing that each of us have various levels of knowledge of the Bible, it never gave into a feeling of intimidation. Once we got into a discussion about our scripture readings, time flew. Great learning experience. I’m so looking forward to it resuming again this fall.”
• “We are all different and have different interpretations of the scripture. And those different interpretations left me with a lot of ‘a-ha’ moments. It was insightful and uplifting spending time discussing the Bible. I left with a new drive to learn and explore more of the Bible and God’s plan for me.“
• “I like Bible studies - this was a good one. I like discussing the Bible and our lives with my fellow Christians. I love laughing with my Christian friends.”
•“This study showed me just how complex the Bible is to understand. Enjoyed looking in depth at the different things discussed.”
• “I gained such understanding in regards to how different passages connect to give deeper insight into how Christ is, God’s plan for creation. So many completely new thoughts and questions. I loved having such a variety of backgrounds and ages. It brought a richness and depth I hadn’t imagined. I really appreciated including essays and questions/discussions about our church.”
Keep your eyes peeled for Bible study next fall as we dig into the beatitudes. We’ll discern where God is calling us as individuals and as the body of Christ. Please continue to read the Bible as we witness to the Risen Christ.
From the Pastor’s Desk Rev. Jessica Wietzke, Pastor
We’re celebrating the women in our church!
This year’s theme is Color Our World. If you choose, you
may bring a guest - mother, daughter, aunt, best friend, etc.
For planning purposes, Sunday, April 30th is the last day
to reserve a spot. Please call the church office ASAP
(986-3720) if you’d like to attend.
Hope to see you there!
PW’s Annual
Mother/Daughter Tea
Sunday, May 7th
1:00-3:00pm
Watch the weekly bulletins,
church website and
Facebook for updates on
youth activities.
• Our last Sunday School class for the year will be on
Sunday, May 7th. We’ll celebrate all that we have
learned and shared over the past year with some
snacks and fun fellowship together.
Cross Connection - May 3rd
Come join us for a fun-filled, Christ-fueled final Cross
Connection at the Heston home (13126 NW 121st Pl,
Madrid) on Wednesday, May 3rd. We’ll kick things off
at 6:00pm with a bonfire, food, and yard games. If the
weather looks questionable, the evening will be held at
the church. Inviting all ages - come and enjoy!
Tom Ballard & Jon Ballard, from Susan Ballard
Ardys Pehrson, from Ben & Beth Johnston & family
Woodrow & Ina Mae Boyd, from Bev Boyd
Keith & Pauline Wipperman,
from Jim & Carol Calvert
Steve Callison and Dean & Marjorie Butters,
from Bob & Gwyn Heston & family
Joyce Ohrtman, Ernestine Wuthrich, & Teri Klyn,
from Curt & Kristy Klyn
Harry & Lou Marlow, Fred & Dorothy Mcclelland,
and Keith King, from Don & Robbin McClelland
Thomas Sharp, Dorothy Sharp, Don Sharp, and
Lee Rivers, from Bill & Connie Sharp and Joan Rivers
Raymond & Raedine Urfer, from Darline and
Jerry & Sandy Urfer
Earl L. Peitzman and Laura Peitzman Emmert,
from Lloyd J. Peitzman
Phyllis Forneris, Mr. & Mrs. Dominick Forneris, and Mr.
& Mrs. Reon Charter, from Aldo Forneris
Loved ones gone before, from Marilyn Whitmore
Easter flowers beautified our sanctuary
this Easter season. They were given in
memory of the following people:
Do you have a skill or talent that you’d be willing to share with a church member?
Perhaps you like to wash/clean windows, mow yards, organize a garage, plant a garden, cook a meal,
paint a fence, walk dogs, babysit, or pet sit.
Do you have a chore that needs to be done, but you can’t (or don’t want to) do it?
Go through your closet and donate to Goodwill, fix a broken door, paint the house, power wash the house,
weed the yard, complete scrapbook projects, clean your ceiling fan. . . the list could go on and on!
PW will be hosting a Silent Auction on June 4th in Fellowship Hall where church members can bid on chores
to be done during the months of June and/or July. The services/chores ‘up for sale’ will be showcased the
week BEFORE the bidding begins.
• Please call or email Erin the following suggestions during the month of May: •
1 - What service/chore you can provide to a church member.
AND / OR
2 - What chore/need you would like to have done to make your life easier.
We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone. - - Ronald Reagan
PW Silent Auction • Sunday, June 4th
MAY BIRTHDAYS
1st Ron Boyer 17th Carol Crow
2nd Jim Calvert Dean Ellis
4th Elliot Rolow 26th Marilyn Whitmore
5th Kristy Klyn 27th Emma Altman
11th Sophia Young 31st Betty Pittman
14th Bev Boyd
1st Marty & Camily Deitrick
19th Fred & Carolyn Roth
20th Curt & Kristy Klyn
23rd Ben & Beth Johnston
MAY VOLUNTEERS
Nursery - The nursery will be open Sunday
mornings, with the speaker system ‘on’, so that parents can take their children (ages 4 and younger) there when needed. Please do not allow children to be unsupervised.
Ushers/Greeters
May 7th Don & Mary Lou Friar
May 14th Janine Jensen & Denny Rosenberg
May 21st Brent & Jacie Smith
May 28th Doug Laverrenz & Tom Wengert
Coffee Hosts
May 7th Keith & Ellen Workman
May 14th Curt & Kristy Klyn
May 21st Bill & Connie Sharp
May 28th Heston Family
Communion Servers
Sunday, May 7th
Dana & Melodee Grefe
Marilyn Whitmore
Linda Wong
Offering Counters
May 7th & 14th: Gai Shields & Keith Workman
May 21st & 28th: Susan Ballard & Phyllis Rosenberg
MAY ANNIVERSARIES
Dallas Center and Grimes city-wide garage sales:
May 13th
Dallas Center and Grimes spring cleanup:
May 18th-20th
Special music for Mother’s Day worship on May 14th: Phil &
Rhonda Hague from Johnston. Phil brought his harmonica and southern gospel style to us last summer, so we’re anxious to
welcome Phil & Rhonda back again for this special Sunday
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The Session of the First Presbyterian Church of Grimes, IA,
met in Regular Session on 4/11/17 at 6pm in Fellowship Hall.
Rev. Jessica Wietzke opened with prayer and
declared a quorum present. Here are some highlights. . .
Pastor’s Report:
Pastor Jessica has requested the following vacation days:
May 24-29; July 18-30; Oct. 8-14. These dates were approved
by Session.
Nurture Committee:
CE • May Cross Connection will be at the Heston home
(bonfire, food, yard games). VBS dates - June 27-29.
CN • Ice Cream Social will be July 9th.
M&E • 135th anniversary planning continues.
Operations Committee:
B&G • There are new cabinet doors in Jessica’s office.
Stewardship & Finance • 1st quarter statements will be sent
out with 2nd quarter statements.
• It was moved, seconded, and passed to accept the
submitted rewritten church policy regarding proposed
expenditures over $1,000; such expenditures must be
recommended by the Operations Committee and will be
given to Session with a signed recommendation including bid/
contract. Expenditures over $1,000 by an outside contractor
must have at least 2 bids for comparison. Session approval
should be best bid based on contractor licensing, references,
similar projects completed, etc.
Communications • Discussed purchasing additional signage
to post on the A-frame signs to advertise our church and
upcoming events.
Next meeting: Tues., May 9th, 6:00pm, Fellowship Hall.
June 27-28-29, 6-8pm
VBS: God in ACTion
July 9, 4:30-7pm
Annual Ice Cream Social
May Greetings! Do we all have a touch of spring fever?
Quoting Margaret Atwood: “In the spring at the end of
the day, you should smell like dirt.” I know I can’t resist
the urge to be outside working in the yard and garden.
And, lucky us - we get to enjoy these days as we visit
with you!
We made 9 nursing home visits, 8 home visits, and 2
hospital visits. Birthday wishes were given to Eileen
Crosby, Stan Erickson, Donna Stark, and Lorraine Ellis.
We assisted our pastor with 2 home communions and
with the Kennybrook service. And lastly, 8 crocheted
blankets were delivered to the Granger Nursing Home.
Blessings from the Deacons,
Bev, Gai, Phyllis, Robbin, Susan, Joyce, & Bill
Lord, I do not ask for a faith that will move mountains, I pray, Lord, for enough faith to move me.
DEACON’S CORNER
First Presbyterian Church
410 S.E. Third St.
P.O. Box 289
Grimes, IA 50111
Address Service Requested
In service to the congregation,
we ask that compliments,
complaints or concerns please
be directed to the appropriate
committee chairperson as a
first step.
We are sincerely, Your Church Session
Keith Workman
Robbin McClelland
Jane Altman
Bev Boyd
Jacie Smith
Marilyn Whitmore
Kristy Klyn
Please join us on Sundays
8:30am Sunday School (youth & adult)
9:15am Worship
(an unstaffed nursery is available)
10:15am – Fellowship/Coffee
Pastor - Jessica Wietzke
Email: [email protected]
Office Manager – Erin Schmitz
Email: [email protected]
Clerk of Session – Jacie Smith
Email: [email protected]
Financial Sec. – Mary Lou Friar
Custodian – Kyle Rosenberg
Organist – Colene Townsend
Pianist – Nancy Mitchell
Contact Information
www.grimesfirstpresbyterianchurch.org
First Presbyterian Church
410 SE Third Street
P.O. Box 289
Grimes, IA 50111
Phone: 515-986-3720
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