May 25, 2014 Announcements

Our Quilting group is in need of used sheets, cloth tablecloths, mattress pads, and fabrics for use in making quilts for the needy. Please place in the tub marked “Quilter Supplies” in the narthex. Thanks!!

Camp Okoboji has some exciting things going on this year. Camps are available for youth in 3rd grade up through High School: Adventure Camp; Sports camps; Jr High week; Youth week. There are also Family, Adult, and Women’s retreats. Scholarships are available. See the brochure on the magazine rack near the bathrooms for details.

The LWML IWD convention In-gathering will be items for “Phil’s Friends” – comfort items for cancer patients.  The list includes: Fleece blankets; Bibles; Christian CDs; Journals – For Men and Women; Thick, fuzzy women’s socks; Packaged Tea; Word Search, Puzzle, and Game Books; Non–flavored chap stick; Bandanas or warm hats; Men’s Baseball Hats; Travel Sized lotion; $5 gift cards from Panera, Dairy Queen, or Starbucks; Playing cards (standard cards, Uno, etc.); Biotene mouthwash–travel size.  Place items in the tub marked LWML.

Reminder– Women’s Bible study will continue to meet during the summer on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Mondays at 7:00 pm. We are not doing a series, just stand-alone studies, so all are welcome whatever day you can make it. No special materials or homework – just bring your Bible.

A Special Festival of Music Concert will be held June 1 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church. A free will offering will be taken to benefit Good Neighbor.  See the bulletin board for the poster and details.

Are you an adult who has never been confirmed? Would you like to learn more about the core beliefs of the Christian church, drawn from Scriptures? Would you like to dig deeper into the foundations of our faith and the teachings which come from Christ? We are working to make plans for a new adult confirmation class. The class would involve workbook lessons you complete at home and group discussions with Pastor and other participants in the class. You may attend the class simply to review the material and to refresh your faith, or you may attend with a goal of being confirmed. If you are an adult who has an interest in this, please speak to Pastor Jenks very soon.

Please join me in remembering our church family members that have passed on to glory.  I am walking in the MGMC Hope run for Hospice on June 14 in honor of Dave Cavanaugh, Elaine West, Bill Stoner, Lew Hippen and Fran Newton. Please visit my home page  http://getmeregistered.com/homepage.php?id=7074  to help praise funds for IFHH. Last year Pastor Jenks won the award for the largest fundraiser.  Let’s do it again! I appreciate your support by cheering us on, walking with me or a monetary gift (tax deductible). Thank you.  Gretchen Zitterich

“Celebrating God’s Wonderful Creation” 2014 Summer Christian Education Hour MARK YOUR CALENDARS! June 8^th, June 15^th, July 13^th, August 10^th, August 17^th; Pre-School – 6^th Grade / Preschool Gathering Area; 7^th Grade – Adult / Fellowship Hall.

The Ames Patriotic Council invited Jake E. Dobberke, son of Dennis and Joyce Dobberke, to speak at Ames Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday, May 26. The parade commences at Ames City Hall at 5th & Clark at 10:30 am, proceeds north along Clark, then east along 9th St. to Ames Municipal Cemetery where the program will be held. In case of rain, the event will be held at Ames City Hall at 11:00 am. Join us in honoring all veterans. All Gave Some…Some Gave All.