Bulletins & Announcements

This week we welcome Nathan Van Wyk to fill the pulpit.

There will be No FOCUS or Kids 4 Christ March 18. 

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.

FOCUS ANNOUCENEMTS

NO FOCUS no Wed., March 18. Enjoy spring break! We’ll see you on Wed., March 25. 

Young Friends Meeting: March 29 after the service.

Easter Sunrise Service: Sunday, April 5, at 7:30 a.m. FOCUS will be helping with the sunrise service. We will start a signup sheet on March 25.

Easter Breakfast: Sunday, April 5, at 8:00 a.m. Information will be sent to those going on the mission trip asking you to bring either a breakfast casserole or cinnamon rolls. Please be at the church by 7:15 a.m. Hard copies of the info will be available at FOCUS on March 25.

TEC: Last weekend was spirit-filled and impactful – thank you for your prayers! The next Teens Encounter Christ is July 10-12 at Newton Church of The Way. Registration for Lynnville-Suly candidates is already full! Students that have gone through as candidates can sign up to work at centaliowatec.com. Please reach out to Jer with any questions.

March 15, 2026

Nursery: Curt Dunsbergen

Children’s Church: Cindy N

Greeters: Glenn & Cris Lewis

Ushers: Chris T & Rodney VM

March 22, 2026

Nursery: Mike & Brenda Terpstra

Children’s: Angie D

Greeters: Lynn & Joan Van De Krol

Ushers: Rodney VM & Curtis J

Prayers for LaDonna Rozendaal she had a reaction to new medication. With the symptoms she was having she was admitted to the hospital overnight. She was discharged and is currently staying with her daughter getting stronger each day.

Unfortunately, Pastor Deigo has withdrew his candidacy for our lead pastor.  The search committee is still searching and asking for your continued prayers as they continue with the process. 

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 ANNOUCEMEMTS

FOCUS Wednesday, March 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.

Teens Encounter Christ: TEC is being held this weekend, March 6-8 at First Reformed Church in Sully.  Please pray for candidates and workers.

Winter Jam:  Sunday, March 15 (start of Spring Break) | Casey’s Center

Student cost: $25.  Payment and release form are due TODAY, Sunday, March 8.  Checks made payable to LFC. Bring $ and release form to church Sunday morning or drop off at Jer & Jodi’s by 5 p.m.  Tickets are non-refundable; however, you may find a replacement if you’re unable to attend.

Release form link:  http://bit.ly/4b9vQ71 

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.  

Young Friends Meeting: March 29 after the service.

March 8, 2026

Nursery: Tanner & Annie Vander Weerdt

Children’s Church: Mallerie E

Greeters: Rita Carlson

Ushers: Chris T & Rodney VM

March 15, 2026

Nursery: Curt Dunsbergen

Children’s: Cindy N

Greeters: Glenn & Cris Lewis

Ushers: Chris T & Rodney VM

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

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

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

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