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Straight to the Point
April 5, 2023
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Calendar for Holy Week
April 6, 7:00pm Maundy Thursday Communion Service
April 7, 7:00pm Good Friday Worship Service
April 9, 10:30am Resurrection of Our Lord Communion Service
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Attention Choir Members
Choir will be meeting Easter Sunday at 9:30am.
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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. | |
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Holy Week continues. We will gather at 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 6 for our Maundy Thursday worship. Elements of that service include a dramatic reading entitled, “Judas” by Rev. Del Olivier. This is a dialogue between Judas and Satan. Holy Communion will be celebrated. The communion table will be stripped as a remembrance that before Jesus was crucified, he was stripped of his clothing. The congregation members may remain for quiet prayer and reflection and then leave in silence.
We gather again at 7:00 PM on Friday, April 7 for our Good Friday worship. The service begins without a prelude as a continuation of the Maundy Thursday service. The Worship Leader and congregation will read the passion and death of Christ in John 18:1—19:42. Following the praying of the Lord’s Prayer, the congregation members may again remain for quiet prayer and reflection and then leave in silence as we await 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.
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The Saint John’s Bible. On April 28, 1998, Donald Jackson and Brother Dietrich Reinhard, OSB, signed the contract which officially launched The Saint John’s Bible. Donald used a quill pen and brilliant red ink. Together they embarked on a collaboration which would last almost a decade. The Saint John’s Bible is a modern manuscript book which is written with quills on vellum, using hundred-year-old sticks of ink. The illuminations are made with a combination of ancient and modern techniques. Many monks at the Benedictine Abbey of St. John the Baptist in Collegeville, Minnesota were trained to copy the words from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. Each letter was to be made exactly the same by each monk. The project was completed in 2011. Pastor Del owns a copy of “Illuminating the Word: The Making of The Saint John’s Bible” and “Pentateuch (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy,” “Psalms,” and “Gospels and Acts.” They are on display on the table in the narthex. Please feel free to look at them. | |
Easter Egg Tree. These are the donations which were blessed at the Palm Sunday service on April 9. Items have been picked up from more churches and are being stored upstairs in the SHP room. SHP is overwhelmed with the response this year!! Thank you! | |
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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
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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.
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Fellowship Hosts
Please check the list of open dates for fellowship hosts to see if there is a Sunday that would work for you.
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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
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The family of John Owings
The family of Marv Iddings
The Family of Pastor Al Hohl
Bob Nickolson
Harper Searcy
Pam Ridgway
Dick Owens and family
Kelley McCarthy
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Thank You, Volunteers!
A big "thank you" goes out to our volunteers who helped with services this week.
Worship Leaders- Suzanne Johnson/Darrin Johnson/John Kiernan/Todd Siefker
Live Stream- Pam Ridgway/Jerrod Kiernan
Sound/Lighting- John Kiernan
Screen- Jerrod Kiernan
A special thanks to the choir led by Randy Peters!
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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.
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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:
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FCUCC Finances for March 2023
Updates from Church Treasurer
Giving last month amounted to $5,504 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!
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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
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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.
pastor@firstcongregational.net
office@firstcongregational.net
tsiefker@gmail.com
building@firstcongregational.net
jessica.orr@hotmail.com
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4600 Hamilton Boulevard
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 239-3385
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