Monday:  10:00 a.m. The ladies will be making pigs-in-the-blanket.
Tuesday:  12:00 N  Dwell in the Text Bible Study  Isaiah 40:21-31   1Corinthians 9:16-27
                  1:00 p.m. The ladies will finish the pigs.  Extra help is welcomed. 
Wednesday:                   L.I.F.T.  -  Life in Faith Together   
                          6:15-7:00 p.m. Food & Fellowship
                          6:15 p.m. Worship Committee Meeting            
                         6:45-7:15 p.m. Kids Choir
                         7:00 p.m. Jr. RCYF & Sr. RCYF
                         7:15-8:00 p.m. K-6th Grade Catechism
                        7:15-8:15 p.m. Chapel Choir
 
Next Week Sunday
Nursery  a.m. -  Amy Van Hulzen and Taylor Van Dyke
Children’s Sermon:  Jason Snyder
Video Programmer:  Nancy Wassink
 


Radio:  Our church service is broadcast on 106.1 FM every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.  If anyone would like to sponsor a service or services in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a special anniversary or
birthday, please contact Orv Corbin  at 442-8334.
 
Notice:  Please have all bulletin announcements to Kris by noon on Thursday. This includes special
music and  Praise & Worship songs.   For announcements you can either place a note in the box outside the office or email them to edgertonfrc@iw.net.
 
Radio Broadcast:  The Schuld family is sponsoring the radio broadcast today in memory of Fred Schuld.
 
Cornerstone Prison Church:  On the evening of March 4, we will be attending the worship service at Cornerstone Prison Church at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls.  Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to attend.  All you need to do is fill out a background check form and return it to Pastor Mark by February 11.  The form is available to pick up on the table in the narthex.  If you have any questions about attending worship at Cornerstone speak with Pastor Mark or Jeff Snyder and they will be happy to answer them.
 
Attention 7-12 Year Olds:  Children’s Worship Bulletins are available on the table in the narthex.  Pencils provided.  Please return the pencil after the service.
 
Jr. RCYF:  We are still looking for someone to fill the position for Jr. RCYF.  This part time paid
position involves leading youth group on Wednesday evenings and coordinating other activities.  There are 12-15 students in this group.  Curriculum is already established.   If you are interested or have any questions talk to Scott or Nancy Wassink or Pastor Mark.
 
 Inspiration Hills News:  Summer Camp Registration opens February 1st.    Single Mom’s Retreat  - 
February 2-4  -  Throughout this retreat on February 2-4 there will be plenty of stories, speakers,
pampering time, discussion, mentoring, delious food, and a positive experience for you to take home.  We promise to support and provide you a weekend you’ve been needing.  You will receive the love of Jesus and we will encourage you in your relationship with Him.  The theme comes from 1 John 4:19, “We love because He first loved us.”  RSVP by January 26th.  Ministry Vision Dinner  -  February 20th  -  Learn more about the place you love!  It is a night of worship, prayers, and vision as we tell ministry stories and seek the wisdom and direction of the Holy Spirit for this year and beyond.  Please plan to join us for this free event.  RSVP by February 13th by emailing us at ihills@inspirationhills.org or by calling the office at 712-986-5193 with your name and the number of people attending with you.
 
Advance Notice: 
The Sr. RCYF will be having a Pancake Supper on February 21 from 5:-6:30 p.m.  Free will offering.  A Donation Auction will follow the supper at 6:30 p.m.  This is a fundraiser for the Sr. RCYF Mission Trip.  If you have an item you would like to donate for the sale please contact Mark or Diane at 507-227-7134.
 
 
 

Today, following the morning service, there will be a time of Fellowship.  All visitors are invited.
10:45 a.m. Sunday School
Nursery  a.m.  -  Nancy Wassink & Jacob Wassink
Calling Elders:  Randy Butson and Jeff Bleyenburg
 
Those Who Need Our Prayers:  Please keep all of our elderly members in your prayers.  This week we focus on Samona Gilman.
 
Monday:  10:00 a.m. The ladies will be making pigs-in-the-blanket.
Tuesday:  12:00 N  Dwell in the Text Bible Study  Deuteronomy 18:15-20  Mark 1:21-28
                  1:00 p.m. The ladies will finish the pigs.  Extra help is always appreciated.
Wednesday:                    L.I.F.T.  -  Life in Faith Together   
                           6:15-7:00 p.m. Food & Fellowship        
                           6:45-7:15 p.m. Kids Choir
                           7:00 p.m. Jr. RCYF & Sr. RCYF
                           7:15-8:00 p.m. K-6th Grade Catechism
                           7:15-8:15 p.m. Chapel Choir
 
Next Week Sunday
Nursery  a.m. -  Joni Van Essen and Madie Nelson
Children’s Sermon:  Kristin Groen
Video Programmer:  Mark VanderWaal

Thank you to the Bleyenburg family for sponsoring our radio broadcast this week in honor of Art’s birthday.
 
Radio:  Our church service is broadcast on 106.1 FM every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.  If anyone would like to sponsor a service or services in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a special anniversary or
birthday, please contact Orv Corbin  at 442-8334.
 
Notice:  Please have all bulletin announcements to Kris by noon on Thursday. This includes special
music and  Praise & Worship songs. 
 
Reminder:  Please turn in your address update sheets today. 


 Attention 7-12 Year Olds:  Children’s Worship Bulletins are available on the table in the narthex.  Pencils provided.  Please return the pencil after the service.

Jr. RCYF:  We are still looking for someone to fill the position for Jr. RCYF.  This part time paid
position involves leading youth group on Wednesday evenings and coordinating other activities.  There are 12-15 students in this group.  Curriculum is already established.   If you are interested or have any questions talk to Scott or Nancy Wassink or Pastor Mark.

 Inspiration Hills News:  Summer Camp Registration opens February 1st.    Single Mom’s Retreat  - 
February 2-4  -  Throughout this retreat on February 2-4 there will be plenty of stories, speakers,
pampering time, discussion, mentoring, delious food, and a positive experience for you to take home.  We promise to support and provide you a weekend you’ve been needing.  You will receive the love of Jesus and we will encourage you in your relationship with Him.  The theme comes from 1 John 4:19, “We love because He first loved us.”  RSVP by January 26th.  Ministry Vision Dinner  -  February 20th  -  Learn more about the place you love!  It is a night of worship, prayers, and vision as we tell ministry stories and seek the wisdom and direction of the Holy Spirit for this year and beyond.  Please plan to join us for this free event.  RSVP by February 13th by emailing us at ihills@inspirationhills.org or by calling the office at 712-986-5193 with your name and the number of people attending with you.

Advance Notice: 
     The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive at the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, January 24 from 1:00-7:00 p.m.  Please call or email Betty Huisken for an appointment (507-227-8416 or fbhuisken@gmail.com) to donate.  Making an appointment keeps the day going smoother and the waithing time not so long.  You may also make an appointment on line.  Every 2 seconds someone in the USA needs blood.  The Red Cross provides blood wherever it is needed.

     Learning Opportunity For Parents & Youth Leaders:  Online and social media can be a dangerous place for our youth.  The Southwest Crisis Center is bringing a national author and speaker, Alison Feigh of the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center, to Luverne in January to provide a training for community professionals and parents.  She will give a presentation titled “Forensic Aspects of Online and Social Media Usage”.  In this presentation she will help adults understand why youth are susceptible to online dangers, what those dangers are and ways to reduce the risk.   This event will be January 25th, 2018 from 9am – 4pm at Grand Prairie Events.  Registration is $50 and includes lunch catered by The Bluestem.  Visit www.mnswcc.org to register or contact Jen at 507-283-9917 for more information. 
​
     The Sr. RCYF will be having a Pancake Supper on February 21 from 5:-6:30 p.m.  Free will offering.  A Donation Auction will follow the supper at 6:30 p.m.  If you have an item you would like to donate for the sale please contact Mark or Diane at 507-227-7134.
 
   

 

Tuesday:  12:00 N  Dwell in the Text Bible Study   Jonah 3:1-5, 10   Mark 1:14-20
Wednesday:                   L.I.F.T.  -  Life in Faith Together   
                          6:15-7:00 p.m. Food & Fellowship        
                          6:45-7:15 p.m. Kids Choir
                          7:00 p.m. Jr. RCYF & Sr. RCYF
                          7:15-8:00 p.m. K-6th Grade Catechism
                          7:15-8:15 p.m. Chapel Choir
 
Next Week Sunday
Nursery  a.m. -  Nancy Wassink and Jacob Wassink
Children’s Sermon:  Nancy Wassink
Video Programmer:  Mark VanderWaal
 
​Radio:  Our church service is broadcast on 106.1 FM every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.  If anyone would like to sponsor a service or services in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a special anniversary or
birthday, please contact Orv Corbin  at 442-8334.
 
Notice:  Please have all bulletin announcements to Kris by noon on Thursday. This includes special
music and  Praise & Worship songs. 

Congratulations to Jordan and Courtney Gunnink on the birth of their son Jensen Louis who was born on   Tuesday, January 9.
 
Jr. RCYF:  We are still looking for someone to fill the position for Jr. RCYF.  This part time paid
position involves leading youth group on Wednesday evenings and coordinating other activities.  There are 12-15 students in this group.  Curriculum is already established.   If you are interested or have any questions talk to Scott or Nancy Wassink or Pastor Mark.
 
Inspiration Hills News:  Summer Camp Registration opens February 1st.    Single Mom’s Retreat  - 
February 2-4  -  Throughout this retreat on February 2-4 there will be plenty of stories, speakers,
pampering time, discussion, mentoring, delious food, and a positive experience for you to take home.  We promise to support and provide you a weekend you’ve been needing.  You will receive the love of Jesus and we will encourage you in your relationship with Him.  The theme comes from 1 John 4:19, “We love because He first loved us.”  RSVP by January 26th.  Ministry Vision Dinner  -  February 20th  -  Learn more about the place you love!  It is a night of worship, prayers, and vision as we tell ministry stories and seek the wisdom and direction of the Holy Spirit for this year and beyond.  Please plan to join us for this free event.  RSVP by February 13th by emailing us at ihills@inspirationhills.org or by calling the office at 712-986-5193 with your name and the number of people attending with you.
 
Advance Notice: 
The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive at the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, January 24 from 1:00-7:00 p.m.  Please call or email Betty Huisken for an appointment (507-227-8416 or fbhuisken@gmail.com) to donate.  Making an appointment keeps the day going smoother and the waithing time not so long.  You may also make an appointment on line.  Every 2 seconds someone in the USA needs blood.  The Red Cross provides blood wherever it is needed.
 
Learning Opportunity For Parents & Youth Leaders:  Online and social media can be a dangerous place for our youth.  The Southwest Crisis Center is bringing a national author and speaker, Alison Feigh of the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center, to Luverne in January to provide a training for community professionals and parents.  She will give a presentation titled “Forensic Aspects of Online and Social Media Usage”.  In this presentation she will help adults understand why youth are susceptible to online dangers, what those dangers are and ways to reduce the risk.   This event will be January 25th, 2018 from 9am – 4pm at Grand Prairie Events.  Registration is $50 and includes lunch catered by The Bluestem.  Visit www.mnswcc.org to register or contact Jen at 507-283-9917 for more information. 
 

Today, we will be Installing and Ordaining  Orv Corbin, Jeff Bleyenburg, and Jeff Snyder to the office of Elder.  We will be Installing and Ordaining Kirk Dirksen and Lucas Roskamp, and Installing Bill Post to the office of Deacon.  We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper. 

Following the morning service, there will be a time of Fellowship.  All visitors are invited.
10:45 a.m. Sunday School
Nursery  a.m.  -  Caty Arp and Jessica Roskamp
Calling Elders:  Arlyn Vander Beek and Art Menning
 
Those Who Need Our Prayers:  Please keep all of our elderly members in your prayers.  This week we focus on Helen Schuld.
 
Radio:  Our church service is broadcast on 106.1 FM every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.  If anyone would like to sponsor a service or services in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a special anniversary or
birthday, please contact Orv Corbin  at 442-8334.
 
Monday:   10:00 a.m. The ladies will be making pigs-in-the-blanket.
                  1:00 p.m. Joy Circle   - Lesson 7
Tuesday:  12:00 N  Dwell in the Text Bible Study  1 Samuel 3:1-20    John 1:43-51
                  1:00 p.m. The ladies will finish the pigs. 
Wednesday:                   L.I.F.T.  -  Life in Faith Together   
                          6:15-7:00 p.m. Food & Fellowship        
                          6:45-7:15 p.m. Kids Choir
                          7:00 p.m. Jr. RCYF & Sr. RCYF
                         7:15-8:00 p.m. K-6th Grade Catechism
                         7:15-8:15 p.m. Chapel Choir
 
Next Week Sunday
Nursery  a.m. -  Melissa Van Dyke and Paetyn Smit
Children’s Sermon:  Brenda Kleinjan
Video Programmer:  Nancy Wassink
 
Thank you to the Sunshine Circle for the delicious basket of goodies.          Phil & Kathy Menning

Thank you to the Sr. RCYF for the visit and the soup and also to the Consistory for the card and visit.
                                                                                                                                                                                               Helen Schuld
Thank you to the choir for the card and gift.      Darwin Schuld

Thank you to the Sunshine Circle for the delicious goodies and to those who visited with candy and gifts.  Your thoughtfulness was appreciated.                                            Lorraine Berhuis
 
Jr. RCYF:  We are still looking for someone to fill the position for Jr. RCYF.  This part time paid
position involves leading youth group on Wednesday evenings and coordinating other activities.  There are 12-15 students in this group.  Curriculum is already established.   If you are interested or have any questions talk to Scott or Nancy Wassink or Pastor Mark.

Inspiration Hills News:  Summer Camp Registration opens February 1st.    Single Mom’s Retreat  - 
February 2-4  -  Throughout this retreat on February 2-4 there will be plenty of stories, speakers, pampering time, discussion, mentoring, delious food, and a positive experience for you to take home.  We promise to support and provide you a weekend you’ve been needing.  You will receive the love of Jesus and we will encourage you in your relationship with Him.  The theme comes from 1 John 4:19, “We love because He first loved us.”  RSVP by January 26th.  Ministry Vision Dinner  -  February 20th  -  Learn more about the place you love!  It is a night of worship, prayers, and vision as we tell ministry stories and seek the wisdom and direction of the Holy Spirit for this year and beyond.  Please plan to join us for this free event.  RSVP by February 13th by emailing us at ihills@inspirationhills.org or by calling the office at 712-986-5193 with your name and the number of people attending with you.
 
Advance Notice: 
Learning Opportunity For Parents & Youth Leaders:  Online and social media can be a dangerous place for our youth.  The Southwest Crisis Center is bringing a national author and speaker, Alison Feigh of the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center, to Luverne in January to provide a training for community professionals and parents.  She will give a presentation titled “Forensic Aspects of Online and Social Media Usage”.  In this presentation she will help adults understand why youth are susceptible to online dangers, what those dangers are and ways to reduce the risk.   This event will be January 25th, 2018 from 9am – 4pm at Grand Prairie Events.  Registration is $50 and includes lunch catered by The Bluestem.  Visit www.mnswcc.org to register or contact Jen at 507-283-9917 for more information.