Straight to the Point
April 26, 2022
Waller Scholorship

Springtime is here and Senior's are graduating! Please send any applications for the First Congregational Graduating Senior Scholarship to the office and/or treasurer as soon as possible. Application is simply your name and relationship to the church, including an essay about what it means to you to be a part of First Congregational in Sioux City.
Rummage Sale Preparations

  The date for the rummage sale has been set for the last weekend in June. With the large accumulation of items we have, we need to start much earlier than usual to get ready on time. We will be setting up tables and bringing items down from the storage rooms on Wednesday, May 4, at 6:00. Todd is going to staff part of our workers from some of his students. We will still need all the help we can get for that set-up time and look forward to seeing you there. We will also be adding a daytime work slot so that those of you who would prefer to help out during the day will have the opportunity to do so. We will also keep our Wednesday evening time slot.

We have also given thought to expanding the sale days to allow for the last day to be a free day. We would run the regular sale on Thursday and Friday and then have a “Free Day” on Saturday. This would allow for us to get rid of a lot more things and not have so much to pack up. This would also add more time slots for workers. Please Let me know your thoughts on this.
From the Bridge Pastor

Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
The Church has realized that the Resurrection of our Lord was such an important occasion that it needed more than one Sunday to celebration it. Eastertide is the period of 50 days, spanning from Easter Sunday (also called “The Resurrection of Our Lord”) the Pentecost Sunday on which we remember the coming of the Holy Spirit. 
Each Sunday has a special emphasis and helps to hear the greatest story we Christians have. Please join us each week in person or online during this most holy season.
Blessed Eastertide.
Soli Deo Gloria (to God alone be the glory)!

Important Notice!
Pastor Del will not have any office hours on Wednesday, April 27.
Pastor Del will not have morning office hours on Thursday, April 28.
MISSION OF THE MONTH - Sleep in Heavenly Peace

The Church's Mission Committee is designating April for helping Sleep in Heavenly Peace, the local organization which builds beds for children who need them. Thank you for your completely wonderful response, to the Easter tree donation drive and the Fundraiser a Buffalo Alice on Sunday!

Thank you for your continued support of FCUCC’s Missions.
Moving-On Box Ministry
Submitted by Ginger France
In supporting the 'gift' of moving on, we fill lives with hope and household essentials for those leaving transitional housing at Safe Place and Welcome Home.

MOB Needs:
Small plastic glasses
Dishes/Bowls/Silverware
Saucepans
Cookie sheets
Cake Pans
Bath towels
Toasters
Dish cloths
Calendars
Laundry Soap
Dish soap
Jay Rosenberg
Thank You, Volunteers!

A big "thank you" goes out to our volunteers who helped with services this week.

Worship Leader- Suzanne Johnson
Live Stream- Pam Ridgway/Jerrod Kiernan
Sound/Lighting- John Kiernan
 Screen- Jerrod Kiernan
Directory
Managed by the Office
We are using Instant Church Directory. Printed versions of our directory are available in the narthex or by request. Please inform the office of any directory updates that you would like to include for yourself or your family. You can also pick up one of the directory update forms on the table outside the church office or find it on our website.

To access the directory online visit members.instantchurchdirectory.com and you should be able to create a login using the email listed in the church directory. If you need any help accessing the directory or would like a copy emailed to you, contact the church office for assistance.
Join Us

We invite you to engage and strengthen your faith with these practices:

THE PRACTICE OF WORSHIP: Live Streamed on Facebook and Youtube, and recorded
We Live Stream our Sunday morning worship service via the church’s page on Facebook and Youtube at 10:30am on Sunday mornings. Every service is recorded and available to play at any time on those platforms. If you have trouble, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the church for help. 
 
THE PRACTICE OF LEARNING: Zoom learning sessions each week 9:30 a.m. each Sunday.
Engage your mind in learning through theological reflection, asking hard questions about God and life, and test your embedded theology to see if that where you want to be.
A Closing note about ZOOM:
If you don’t have the ability or the equipment to use Zoom or Facebook to participate in these practices, please call the office. We will be happy to help you find a solution to fully participate in the life of the church.

Link to our Youtube where you can watch our services live and recordings of past services:
Click HERE
FCUCC Finances for March 2022
Updates from Church Treasurer
Giving last month amounted to $10,400, from mail-in, online giving, and Sunday offerings.

You can help us stay on track by mailing in your check or setting up an automatic payment from your bank. You can also contribute through a simple app called Tithe.ly. 
        Tithe.ly is our online, app and web-based giving system. It's convenient because it:
  • Accepts debit, credit or bank account info
  • Can be set up for a one-time payment, or automatic regular payments
  • Can be changed at any time (there are no contracts or commitments)
Go to http://get.tithe.ly to sign up online, or download the app on any iPhone/Apple or Android device.
Remember to Support FCUCC Financially During this Time!
Church Office Hours

Sunday 11:30am-3:30pm
Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm


Pastor Del's Office Hours

Monday 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm
Tuesday 2pm-5pm
Wednesday 2pm-5pm
Thursday 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm

During posted hours, Pastor Del might be called to visit someone in the hospital or who is homebound. It will be a good idea to call ahead to ensure that he is available for an in-person visit.

Church Staff:

Rev. Del Olivier

Michael Danner, Church Office/Organist

Todd Siefker, Intergenerational Coordinator

Jim McCrory, Custodian

Jessica Orr, Nursery Coordinator
Church Contact Information

(712) 239-3385

Pastor Contact Information

(712)-574-8292



Also, Pastor Del will be available for emergencies in addition to office hours. Please call his cell phone at (712) 490-6510.




pastor@firstcongregational.net

office@firstcongregational.net

tsiefker@gmail.com

building@firstcongregational.net

jessica.orr@hotmail.com
4600 Hamilton Boulevard
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 239-3385