Announcements
Thank You: We would like to thank everyone for your support and prayers during Phil's surgery and recovery. Phil & Kathy Menning
EDGE Auction: A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make our Chili Feed and Auction such a success! Through your generous donations, attendance, and bidding, we raised approximately $12,000 to support our youth and their RYM trip this summer! We are incredibly grateful for our church and community's generosity and support. Thank you to everyone who played a part in making this evening such a success! EDGE Youth Group
Edgerton Food Shelf: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 -
The Edgerton Food Shelf continues to bless around 100–140 individuals each month, serving families on the third Saturday morning at First Reformed Church. Along with our regular distribution of canned goods, peanut butter, jelly, applesauce, hamburger, cereal, milk, bread, margarine, mac & cheese, and toilet paper, we will also be providing turkeys on Saturday, November 21, and hams on Saturday, December 19, to help families during the holiday season.
If you know of someone who could benefit from this ministry, please contact Shar Miedema (507) 820-0225, Brenda Kooi (507) 227-5174 or Sandy Menning (507) 215-4030. We are thankful for the opportunity to share God's blessings with those in our community!
Thanksgiving Meal: No plans for Thanksgiving Day lunch? Join us after the Thanksgiving Day Service, Thursday, November 26 at 11:00 a.m. Serving turkey, ham, and all the other holiday favorites. Please call or text Jason (507-227-5739) or Shanna Snyder (507-227-3953) and RSVP with the number of guests (so we have enough food) or sign up on the coffee counter by Nov 22. This invitation is open to anyone! (Please no take-out or delivery.)
Operation Christmas Child: If you haven;t had a chance to fill a box for Operation Christmas Child yet. There is still one week left to do so. You can fill your box with such items as school supplies, stuffed toys, cars, jump ropes, and hair ties. Please note that the church will cover the $10.00 shipping fee. Filled boxes must be returned to the church by next Sunay, November 22. Thank You!!
Coffee Break: Neither morning nor evening Coffee Break and Story Hour will meet on November 25.
Bloodmobile: There will be a Red Cross blood drive at the First Reformed Church in Edgerton on Monday, November 16 from 12:30 until 6;30. Please call Betty at 507-227-8416 or fbhuisken@gmail.com to make or confirm an appointment. There is a constant need for blood. Every 2 seconds someone/somewhere in the U.S.A. needs blood. Only 2% of Americans donate blood. If you are 16 years (with parental consent) or older and in good health, you are able to donate.
Upcoming Dates:
December 7 - Congregational Meeting
December 20 - Candlelight Service
January 10 - Profession of Faith Service