Straight to the Point

April 18, 2023

Attention Choir Members


Choir will not be meeting until further notice, stay tuned for updates.

Hy-Vee Receipts


Hy-Vee receipts need to be at the church by April 23rd . I will pick themup that Sunday and get them to the person who compiles them. Then we can wait until August to begin saving them again. I will keep you all informed about the start date when I know it. I know you might find saving the receipts a bit of an extra step but when I think of the simple way I can help children in our schools, I know it is worth my little bit of effort. Thank you for helping with this mission project.


If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Donna Popp, dpopp1980@gmail.com or 712-251-5535.

From the Bridge Pastor

Bible Study at Caribou Coffee on Hamilton.

Please join Pastor Del for a Bible study on Thursday, April 20 beginning at 1:00 PM. We will meet at the Caribou Coffee at 2939 Hamilton Blvd. We will explore the similarities and differences of the Resurrection story as told by the four Gospel writers. All adults are welcome! 

(Copies of the study are available outside Pastor’s study.)

Backpacks at the Food Bank of Siouxland.

THANK YOU! We had a wonderful turnout for our last date for filling backpacks this spring. THANK YOU!! To everyone who has helped this season!! The students in Siouxland appreciate it as we follow the Lord’s command to feed the hungry! I will be eagerly awaiting the notice for the Fall-Spring signups. Thank you.

Help support the Calico Kids Preschool.

Our sister congregation, Mayflower Congregational Church, is hosting a fundraiser for their preschool. Please help them out. 1407 W. 18th Street, Sioux City.

Fundraiser at Buffalo Alice.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 7, 2023, from 4:30-7:00 PM. The next fundraiser at Buffalo Alice will be for the Siouxland Soup Kitchen. Donations of canned fruits and vegetables and other non-perishable items will be collected at the door. $15 for adults, $1/age of the child, ages 2 and under are free. Silent and live auction items will be available for purchase. 100% of tips go to the Soup Kitchen.


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.

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: The Soup Kitchen


The Soup Kitchen has been chosen as the Mission of the month for April. They are now serving meals all seven days of the week and are serving between 125 and 140 each day. With this volume of people being served the need for food increases daily.


   There is an immediate need for bread, margarine, eggs, canned fruit, potatoes, etc.  A complete list can be found on their website. There is also a link to Amazon on their website where you can order direct and it will be shipped directly to them.

Fellowship Hosts

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

Rummage Sale

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.

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
The Family of Pastor Al Hohl
Bob Nickolson
Harper Searcy
 Pam Ridgway
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 Leaders- Anne Shaner

Live Stream- Pam Ridgway/Jerrod Kiernan

Sound/Lighting- Mike Timblin

 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 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!

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.



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office@firstcongregational.net

tsiefker@gmail.com

building@firstcongregational.net

jessica.orr@hotmail.com
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