October 1, 2023 Bulletin Announcements
The RCW Fall Soup Supper will be this Wednesday, October 4, from 5-7 p.m. Please check the sign-up sheet by the welcome desk and see what’s still needed (please use new soup recipes)! Men, your help would be appreciated! If you’re bringing soup before noon Wednesday, please put it in the fridge. If after noon, please bring soup warm. Please have soups and desserts at church by 4 p.m. Thank you!
Prayer Chain: Introducing our updated Text Message Prayer Chain! Stay connected with our faith community through prayer requests and updates. Text EFRCPRAYER to 84576 to subscribe and be a part of this powerful network of prayer. If you have a prayer request to add to the Prayer Chain, you can text or call 507-369-6275. We suggest putting this number in your contacts so you have it when you need it! Prayer items will only be added to the Prayer Chain by request from the person themselves or a close family member. If you are unable to receive text messages, please let Caty Arp know, and we will put together a traditional prayer chain via phone calls with those who are unable to receive text messages.
Profession of Faith Classes: We will have a Profession of Faith class for students starting November 6. Classes will follow on November 13 and 20 and December 3 and 10. Students will meet with the Elders on January 8 and make Profession of Faith at the church service on January 14. Any students interested in making Profession of Faith should speak with Pastor Mark.
Weekly Devotions: You can find five days of short devotions on the sermon for the current week on our website. Each day has a Bible reading and some questions to consider. You can find them by heading to the blog on our website. We will also post a weekly link to the devotions on our Facebook Page.
Presbytery Update: The Rivers and Lakes Presbytery of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church met on September 22 and 23 at Riverside Evangelical in Sartell, MN. Our congregation was received into the fellowship of the presbytery on Friday afternoon. Friday also had a Zoom call with missionaries to Muslim communities in the U.K., with the day closing out with worship and celebrating the Lord's Supper. Saturday had us welcoming the Stated Clerk of the denomination to speak with us about the emphasis in the EPC on outreach and evangelism. The meeting concluded around noon after the Ministerial committee report. The next meeting will be on January 26 and 27 in Waukegan, IL.
Needed at Center of Hope: Seasonal and winter clothing items, Belts (all sizes), wallets, blankets, WD40, All purpose grease, chain oil, any leftovers from your rummages. Please bring items to the box in church.
Nursery Volunteers Needed: Coffee Break Ministry is looking for volunteers to help out in the nursery. Would you be willing to help and give young mothers the opportunity to study God’s word? Coffee Break meets on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at First CRC in Edgerton. We especially need volunteers who are available as substitutes.
Upcoming Dates:
October 29 - Reformation Day Breakfast
