April 22, 2018

Today, we will witness the baptism of Drake Louis Van Dyke, son of Lindsey Van Dyke.  Following the morning service, there will be a time of Fellowship.  All visitors are invited.
10:45 a.m. Sunday School
Nursery  a.m.  -  Jill Bleyenburg and Kinsie Nelson
Calling Elders:  Art Menning and Orv Corbin
 
Those Who Need Our Prayers:  Please keep all of our elderly members in your prayers.  This week we focus on Nellie Fransen.
 
Tuesday:  12:00 N  Dwell in the Text Bible Study  Psalm 150  1John 4:1-11
 
Next Week Sunday
Nursery  a.m. -  Shanda Roskamp and Kayla Buys
Children’s Sermon:  Nancy Wassink
Video Programmer:  Nancy Wassink
 
Pigs-in-the-Blanket:  The ladies will be making pigs-in-the-blanket on April 30 at 10:00 a.m. and May 1st at 1:00 p.m.
 
Power Connection: Current 6th-8th grade students can register for Power Connection at
synodyouth.org.  The cost will be $110 per student.  This is not due at the time of registration.  Power Connection is in Lawrence, KS July 27-29.
 
Congratulations to our three winners of Knowing Scripture: Jon Bloemendaal, Becky Meiners, and Georgia Pietz.  Our last drawing for the spring will take place on April 29.  Three copies of the R.C. Sproul classic "The Holiness of God" will be given away.  Drop your name in the box for your chance to win.

Note:  Due to a wedding that Pastor Mark is attending in Hastings, NE on May 6, our scheduled date for celebrating the Lord's Supper is being moved to May 13.
 
 Vacation Bible School:  Don’t be SHIPWRECKED and miss the boat!  Edgerton community VBS
begins June 4 through June 8, 2018.  Get ready to discover how God rescues during this fun week of Bible Study and activities.  Registration and Helper sign up sheets can be found near the display by the
fellowship hall.  Please return forms and payments to the box by April 29.
 
Inspiration Hills:  Summer camp can be a great experience for young campers to grow in faith alongside their peers.  Pick up an Inspiration Hills brochure and explore the different camp options that are available this summer.  Registrations can be made online or paper form (included in the brochure).  Be part of a fun group of students and staff at summer camp.
 
Justice for All is looking for a new office manager. The highest qualification for the person filling this position would be someone who loves the Lord, loves serving others, especially those JFA ministry is called to serve, and is knowledgeable or willing to learn about Christian Community Development.   This is a part-time position of 20 hours per week. The hours are flexible, and we are looking for help during the hours of 9 AM and 3 PM. We are looking for a detailed oriented, service minded, and hard working individual to work with our team. If you are interested, please contact Joe Vander Zee at JFA, 712-476-2804 or joevz@jfa-nwiowa.org
 
Baby Shower:  An Open House Baby Shower will be held for Jessica Bouw at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 5 at the Edgebrook Verdoes room.  The proud parents are registered at Amazon.com and at Buy Buy Baby (A division of Bed, Bath, and Beyond).  A waffle breakfast will be served. 
 
Advance Notice: 
     Do you want to start running again?  Look no further.  Sign up for our Great Inspiration Run at Inspiration Hills along with GreatLIFE Fitness out of Sioux Falls are hosting on Saturday, April 28th.  Be sure to start training today for either our 5K or 10K options.  Price is $20 per person for the 5K and $30 per person for the 10K.  Join us for this race and get a discount code for our 5K Warrior Trail Run/Walk on Saturday, October 6.  You will receive your discount code upon arriving for the race. 

     Back by popular demand, the highly acclaimed southern gospel singing group, The Inspirations from Byrson City, NC will be presenting a benefit concert on Saturday evening, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the BJ Haan Auditorium on the campus of Dordt College in Sioux Center.   The Inspirations have been performing since 1964 and the group has received every honor and award that southern gospel has to offer.  The concert will also feature the Triumphant Sound Quartet from Lawton, IA and the Four For Him
Quarter from Sanborn, IA.  Tickets will be $15 per person and sold only at the door.  The doors will open at 5:00 p.m.   All proceeds from the concert will benefit the local and global ministries of Hope Haven. 
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     Inspiration Hills Volunteer Work Day, May 5.  Bring your church group, youth group, senior class, friends or family and spend the day outside preparing Camp for Summer Camp!  Your volunteer time helps us get the camp cleaned up from Winter and groomed and ready for Summer.  Contact Terry Dozark at 605-359-1258 or terrydozark@gmail.com to sign up your group today.  Make a Big Impact on Work Day by not only coming out and volunteering your time and resources, but by raising the funds to buy the materials we need for Work Day.  Contact Terry to find out what materials we will be needing.