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The Link Monthly Newsletter

July, 2010

 

ITS ABOUT.................NEW MEMBERS

Today I am introducing Randy Reineke.  Randy is employed as a journeyman powerlineman for Pella Cooperative Electric.  It will be 6 years in December that he started his employment there.  Randy has been a member of the Pella Fire Department for 2 years.  He enjoys woodworking, civil war reenacting, camping, and praising our Lord. Randy is the fourth son of four children of his parents Fred and Donna Reineke of Sigourney, IA. His other 3 brothers live in Green Bay, WI, Dallas, TX, and Leighton, IA.

WELCOME RANDY TO OUR FRC FAMILY!

Velma Bogaards

Words of Thanks

We have felt the support from the Lord in response to your prayers for Brandon. We're confident that he does too. The first week he was gone, seemed more like a month! We do covet your prayers as he continues Basic Training with "graduation" on August 14th.
Zwank Family

Many thanks to everyone who remembered my 90th birthday on July 8 with cards and best wishes. Your kindnesses helped make this a very special time for me and I am grateful to you all. May God richly bless you.
Anna Mae Rus

Congratulations

 Rev. Jim and Erma Jean Van Roekel will be celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary with their family on August 10.  They were married in 1950.  Cards of congratulations may be sent to them at:  8104 Northview Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322.

Meals From the Heartland

   As of Monday, June 25, the final container of packaged food left Jacobson Warehouse in Des Moines for Haiti.  The total meals packaged and shipped just since the January 12 earthquake relief efforts has now totaled more than 3 million!  These meals were packaged at Hy-Vee Hall last Sept. and at Vermeer Pavilion in April.  September 2-5 will be the next marathon packaging event.  Mark your calendars now.  Sign up will be soon.  Be sure you "get on the bus".

WALK A MILE in Their Shoes Saturday, September 4 at Copper Creek Lake in Pleasant Hill, IA.  A walk-a-thon to help the homeless in central Iowa which will benefit Hope Ministries of Des Moines.  See more information at the FRC Happenin’ headquarters.

Library Notes Dixie Roorda has loaned her copy of Sarah Palins’ book “Going Rogue” to the library.  If you would like to check it out, you can find it on the desk in the library.

Quilting News The quilting group has been assembling the materials you have been donating to make warm quilts for needy families.  Recently the Sister-to Sister Mission Team delivered 19 quilts of various sizes to Hope Ministries in Des Moines.  We also delivered the soap and suds items that were collected.      Thanks for your contributions which make these donations possible.

August Worship Series
on Small Groups
August 1—History of Small Groups in the
Bible
August 8—Communion True Biblical Community
August 15—Measurable Spiritual Growth
August 22—Warning Dangerous Christian


 

 

 

Des Moines Symphony Yankee Doodle Pops Concert and Fireworks

On Thursday, July 1 approximately 35 people met at church to attend the Music and Fireworks Outing in Des Moines. The weather was great and the fellowship was wonderful! What a “Bang-up” time was had by all who attended this 3rd Annual Event sponsored by the Fellowship Purpose Group with Sheryl and Janet in charge. Of course there was food provided! We Thank God that the bus didn’t have any trouble and neither did any of the three other vehicles that went along!!!!! We hope that we can provide this outing once again next year. We praise God for His faithfulness.                                                 

Sheryl Steenhoek & Janet Rouwenhorst      

Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa

Insurance costs are one of the biggest expenses that families experience.  In difficult economical times it is hard for families to afford and provide health insurance for their families.  Recently there have been new updates for children’s health insurance hawki. 

What is hawk-i?  It is a program for uninsured children that provides no-cost or low-cost health care coverage to children in working families.  To be eligible you must:

  • Be a child or teen under 19
  • Meet income guidelines
  • An Iowa resident; US citizen or permanent legal resident
  • Not eligible for Medicaid benefits

Services Covered – Doctor visits * Hospital care * Prescriptions * Vaccines/shots * Surgery * Dental Care * Vision exams * Hearing services * Speech therapy.

Dental Coverage – hawk-i now provides dental coverage for children who have health insurance but may not have dental coverage.  Children under 19 may qualify when in a family that meets the hawk-i income limits.  More information on income guidelines for eligibility for health care coverage and a dental fact sheet for hawk-i is available on the bulletin board in the lobby, by their web site www.hawk-i.org or by phone 1-800-257-8563

Come One, Come All... Annual Church Picnic

12:30 pm, August 8 at the Caldwell Park Shelter.  Meat, drinks, table service, condiments, homemade ice cream, toppings, and GAMES will be provided.  Basketball and Sand volleyball will be available for the youth.  Please bring one or two large dishes or items to share. Feel free to come even if you cannot make something. Packages of chips, cookies, etc. are fine to bring as your donation. Bring your lawn chairs if you want. In case of hard rain or very hot weather it will be held in the church basement. A sign-up sheet is at the FRC Happenin’ Headquarters with August 1 as a deadline. Volunteers are needed to make homemade ice cream. If you are willing, please sign the sheet at the FRC Happenin’ Headquarters and say how much you can bring. Any questions please contact either Sheryl Steenhoek (628-2313) or Janet Rouwenhorst (204-8408) of the Fellowship Purpose Group. Hope to see you there!

Community Happenings  Bible League is sponsoring a Central Iowa Retreat on September 17 at Third Reformed Church in Pella.  The theme this year is “Seek Him”.  Dr. Carolyn Johnson will be the speaker.  She has a passion for the Word of God.  Men are encouraged to come for the banquet and concert by Russ Stravers.

 

 

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