June 14, 2026 | Bulletin Announcements
General Assembly: Please keep Pastor Mark in your prayers as he travels and will attend General Assembly in Colorado this week. He will be leaving Sunday afternoon and returning on Friday. If you have a prayer concern, please contact one of the Calling Elders.
June 7, 2026 | Bulletin Announcements
VBS: Rainforest Falls VBS begins tomorrow! As we prepare for an exciting week together, we ask that you keep our Vacation Bible School in your prayers. Please pray for the children attending, our volunteers and leaders, and for God's blessing on all that takes place throughout the week. Pray for safety, energy, new friendships, and most importantly, that hearts will be open to hear and grow in God's Word. Thank you for your prayers and support!
May 31, 2026 | Bulletin Announcements
Note: Pastor Mark will be returing from vacation on June 2. If you have a need or prayer concern, please contact one of the Calling Elders.
VBS: Vacation Bible School is almost here! Be sure to get signed up; registration closes on June 1. Don't miss out on a fun week at Rainforest Falls! We are also collecting clean, non-holey cotton socks to use for our nativity staining project. Socks can be dropped off with your church director or placed in the collection box in your church. If you are helping with VBS, please check your church mailbox for an important VBS information sheet. Thank you to everyone for your willingness to help serve and lead these kids! Couldn't do it without you!
May 24, 2026 | Bulletin Announcements
Note: Pastor Mark will be on vacation from May 23 - June 2. If you have a need or prayer concern, please contact one of the Calling Elders.
Thank you to Pastor Mark and the congregation for all the prayers, visits, texts, and phone calls during Dad's time in hospice and after his passing. Also, thank you to the people from the work group who donated food and worked the funeral. Everyone's acts of kindness during the difficult time will forever be cherished.
The Jim Achterhoff Family.
May 17, 2026 | Bulletin Announcements
Note: Pastor Mark will be on vacation from May 23-June 2. If you have a need or prayer concern, please contact one of the Calling Elders.
FUSION (Jr. High): August 2–6, students will attend a 4-day camp at Swan Lake near Viborg, SD. Camp will include Bible lessons, swimming, games, and plenty of fun activities. Registrations for both trips are now open. Please sign up online if your student plans to attend. We’re looking forward to a great summer of faith, service, and fun! - https://efrc.me/fusion. Registration deadline is May 31.
May 3, 2026 | Bulletin Announcements
Thank You: We give heartfelt thanks to all of our Midweek volunteers for a wonderful year! We are so grateful for the dedication of our teachers, chaperones, choir leaders, and Midweek meal groups who gave their time and energy so faithfully. It truly was a fantastic year, and we thank God for each of you who made it possible!
April 26, 2026 | Bulletin Announcements
Vacation Bible School: Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at this year’s Vacation Bible School - Rainforest Falls: Rooted in God’s Love! Join us June 8–11, 2026 for a fun-filled week of Bible stories, games, crafts, and songs that will help kids grow deeper in their relationship with God. Please note, due to location limitations, VBS will run Monday through Thursday only, with no Friday or VBS program this year. Registration is open through June 1, so be sure to sign up soon! (Registration tables are set up in the back of your church or online - follow us on Facebook!) We are also in need of helpers to make this week possible. If you are willing to help, we would truly love to have you. VBS would not be the same without all our volunteers! Let's make it a great week!
April 19, 2026 Bulletin Announcements
Sunday School: This week marks our final Sunday School gathering of the school year. We give thanks to all of our teachers for their faithful service, time, and dedication in teaching God’s children. Your willingness to share the love and truth of God’s Word has made a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful for each one of you.
Note: The fellowship hall will be used on April 21 for students taking the ACT test from 8:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m.. Please avoid using the fellowship hall during this time.
April 12, 2026 | Bulletin Announcements
Jr High Taco Supper: Join us for a Jr. High Fusion Taco Supper this week Wednesday from 5:30-7:00pm. We will be serving tacos, bars, and beverages. Free will donation. Come enjoy a great meal and support our Jr. High students as they prepare to attend camp at Swan Lake this August. Your support is greatly appreciated!
April 5, 2026 | Bulletin Announcements
Note: Next week the bulletin will be printed early. Please have all announcements in by noon on Wednesday.
Jr High Taco Supper: Join us for a Jr. High Fusion Taco Supper on Wednesday, April 15 from 5:30-7:00pm. We will be serving tacos, bars, and beverages. Free will donation. Come enjoy a great meal and support our Jr. High students as they prepare to attend camp at Swan Lake this August. Your support is greatly appreciated!
March 29, 2026 | Bulletin Announcements
Kids Choir: Today, students will briefly practice their Easter songs following the morning service. After worship, students will be dismissed for a cookie and juice, then asked to quickly stop by the sanctuary to run through the songs. After practice, they will head to Sunday School, which will dismiss at 11:20 a.m. The Easter Program will be held on Sunday, April 5.
March 22, 2026 | Bulletin Announcement
Kids Choir: For the Sundays of March 22 and 29, students will briefly practice their Easter songs following the morning service. After worship, students will be dismissed for a cookie and juice, then asked to quickly stop by the sanctuary to run through the songs. After practice, they will head to Sunday School, which will dismiss at 11:20 a.m. The Easter Program will be held on Sunday, April 5.
Weather Cancellation | March 15, 2026
Due to the severe weather and road conditions, Lord’s Day Worship for March 15 has been cancelled.
Summer 2026 | Youth Trips
It’s time to register for the summer trips for our Youth!
Click the link below to register for our EDGE Youth (Sr. High) Trip from July 19-26, 2026:
Click the link below to register for our Fusion Youth (Jr. High) Trip from August 2-6, 2026:
Registration links will be open until May 1, 2026. Get signed up today!
March 8, 2026 | Bulletin Announcements
Food Shelf: The March Food shelf will be held on March 14.
Thank you for all the cards, food, and expressions of sympathy following the death of my mom, Norie Pool. - Pat & Reg Fey and Family
February 22, 2026 | Bulletin Announcements
Sympathy is expressed to the Lloyd & Bev Van’t Hof, Jeff & Linda Bleyenburg, and their families on the passing of Lloyd and Linda’s father, Leonard Van’t Hof. The visitation and funeral were held yesterday.
Sympathy is expressed to Stacy Van’t Hof and family on the passing of her dad, Bart Jessen who passed away on Wednesday. Visitation will be at Hartquist in Luverne on Sunday 3:00-5:00 p.m., and the funeral will be on Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Brandon Valley Assembly of God.
Sympathy is expressed to the family Pat & Reg Fey and family on the passing of Lenore Pool on Thursday. Arrangements are pending.
February 15, 2026 | Bulletin Announcements
Thank You: Thank you to everyone who supported and helped assemble our Jr High Super Bowl Slider Fundraiser! Because of your generosity and hard work, we raised $1,443 toward Jr High activities. We are grateful for our volunteers and congregation for making this event a success!
Sympathy: We extend our sympathy to the family of Rose Veenhof, who passed away on Monday. Please keep her family in your prayers during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements are being made for March 21.