Straight to the Point
March 7, 2023
Rummage Sale

In case the last few days of nice weather have given anyone the urge to start spring cleaning, we have room to store items you may have for our next rummage sale. Items may be brought church and will be stored in the northernmost room across from the former Perry Creek Pre-School room (now housing Support Siouxland Soldiers) on the second floor.The sale won’t be until fall, but it is never to early to start collecting items for sale.
From the Bridge Pastor
Remember to 'spring forward' this Sunday!
Set your clocks ahead by one hour this sunday, March 12th.
The Season of Lent continues. Each week during Lent we move closer to the celebration of the Resurrection of Our Lord on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. Join us in person at 4600 Hamilton Blvd or streaming on our Facebook page. The Gospel reading for March 12 is John 4:5-42, the story ofJesus promising the Samaritan woman at the well of Sychar that he would give her water that would make her never thirst again.
Backpacks at the Foodbank of Siouxland. Our next appointed date is Monday, March 20 at 5:30 PM. A signup sheet is on my office door. We have a maximum of 15 slots available. Thank you.
Easter Egg Tree.Our Easter egg tree for Sleep in Heavenly Peace has been delivered and is in the narthex. Please check it out. Thank you to those who have already chosen items to purchase and brought them back. New eggs have been added. We will have a blessing for the items you purchased at the Easter service on April 9.
If you are someone you know would benefit from a pastoral visit, please call the office, and let Michael or me know.

In Christ,
Pastor Del
Mission of the Month: Sleep in Heavenly Peace

The March mission of the month will be Siouxland Sleep in Heavenly Peace. They are a local chapter of a national nonprofit dedicated to building beds for kids who don't have their own, with the belief that a bed is a basic need for the proper physical, emotional, and mental support that a child needs. Please check out our Easter egg donation tree for Sleep in Heavenly Peace in the church narthex.
Fellowship Hosts

Please check the list of open dates for fellowship hosts to see if there is a Sunday that would work for you.
Choir Off

Choir will not meet for the time being. There will be an annoucement when we decide how to move forward.
Moving-On Box Ministry

In supporting the 'gift' of moving on, we fill lives with hope and household essentials for those leaving transitional housing at Safe Place.

Current MOB Needs:
Small plastic glasses
Dish rags
Dish soap
All-purpose cleaners
Plastic wrap
Toilet cleaner and brush
Dish set
Children's cups
Plastic totes
The family of John Owings
The family of Marv Iddings
Bob Nickolson
Harper Searcy
 Pam Ridgway
Pastor Al Hohl
Dick Owens and family
Kelley McCarthy 
Thank You, Volunteers!

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

Worship Leader- Eileen Helvig
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 February 2023
Updates from Church Treasurer
Giving last month amounted to $10,434 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 8:30am-12pm, 1pm-4:30pm
Tuesday 1pm-4:30pm
Wednesday 1pm-4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am-12pm, 1pm-4:30pm

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



Pastor Del is also available for emergencies in addition to office hours. Please call his cell phone at (712) 490-6510.







4600 Hamilton Boulevard
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 239-3385