January 4th Announcements

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: I. Allen & A. Doying

COMING UP:
Thurs – Study group in Casey
Fri & Sat – Pastor at Preaching Workshop
Sun – Council meeting
Jan 18 – Engineer visits during Bible study (informational only)
Jan 25 – Semi-Annual Voters Meeting
-- Dine & Dance event

OFFERING ENVELOPES: Please pick up your 2026 offering envelopes.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are still in need of the following volunteers:
-Greeter for the 3rd Sundays
-Streaming volunteer for the 4th Sundays
-A few Fellowship servers (ask Allison for dates)
-Driver for Lin for the 2nd and 5th Sundays
-Backup Driver for Lin or Randy
-Drivers for special services

CATECHISM STUDENTS: Please remember to return your pencils after the Divine Service.

CPR CLASS: We are planning to host a free CPR class in February. The training includes a student workbook and a 2-year certification card.  If you are interested, please let Allison Doying know. We need 10 people signed up in order to schedule the class.

DINE & DANCE EVENT: Please join us for a 3-course meal interspersed with learning English Country dances. No previous experience is required, as steps are called out. You do not need a partner to participate. Dances are easy enough for kids to join as well! If you would like to volunteer to assist with set-up or clean up, or bring an appetizer or dessert, use this link to sign up.

END ABORTION CONFERENCE: End Abortion Iowa is a 501c organization composed of Bible-believing Christians from various Protestant denominations across the state of Iowa. Their goal is to obtain equal protection for the unborn through the total abolition and criminalization of abortion in our state.  End Abortion Iowa is hosting a conference on Friday, January 30th and Saturday, January 31st. Register at: www.endabortioniowa.com.

Y4LIFE SUMMIT: Y4Life is hosting a weekend conference at Concordia University St. Paul on Feb 20-22. It is open to all high school and college age students. Register for free on y4life.org by Feb 10th.

CHRIST ACADEMY: Information on Christ Academy at Ft. Wayne for 2026/2027 is available at ctsfw.edu/about/events/christ-academy/. There are opportunities for high school boys or girls to visit for 2 weeks, confirmation retreats, weekends for college students, and even a family institute.