First Reformed Church

News

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Quilting
We have begun our quilting project ~ it’s on-going for 4 months. We meet one Friday evening per month, and each class builds on the previous one. We’ll meet again in the Clubhouse from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. on: March 14th, and April 18th. Class size is limited. If you are interested, contact Sue Schwabauer at 393.3761.
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Youth
Before school Bible study: each Wed., 6:30 a.m., high schoolers are welcome to join Daniel & Erin, at their home, as they go through the book of Colossians. Breakfast provided.

56eleven:join us each Sun. night, in the loft at 6:00 p.m.

J.A.M.: join us Wed. nights, 6:30 - 8:00, in the Loft at FRC.
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Mission Prayer Team
All are welcome to join us the 2nd & 4th Mon. of each month, from 9:45 - 11:00 a.m. in the fireside room. Come, as we are updated, and pray for our missionaries.
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College/Career
If you’re age 18 - 35, join us in the FRC Cellar the 3rd Sunday of each month, at 6:00 p.m., as we study the books of Revelation and Galatians. We also meet for fellowship times off-campus, on the 2nd Saturday night of each month. For more info, contact Pastor Jeff: jthomas@lyncs.org.

Teenage Parenting Workshops

We conclude this Wednesday, with our teenage parenting workshops. Join us from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse.

May 21st: “What’s your Issue?”
Presenters: Panel of parents
During the first 2 weeks, you had the opportunity to submit questions that will be asked of the parents on this panel. This final workshop will provide practical advice to parents, that will speak to their specific issue.

FRC Prayer Chain

If you have an item that you would like others in the family at FRC to be praying about (upcoming surgery, etc.), contact the main office at 354.4221 ext. 10, and leave your name, ph.#, and request. If you would like to be on the list of ones called to pray, and you are not currently, please let us know that too, and you will be contacted when the needs arise.

56eleven GET AWAY Weekend '08

Is the perfect way to kick off your summer!

Getaway Weekend '08 will take you to the shores of Lake Whatcom, where the resort at Camp Firwood awaits!

GET AWAY Weekend '08 offers activities ranging from skateboarding to the blob…Night Games to Beach Volleyball… and much more!!

June 13-15, 2008

More details and the registration form are on the Youth News page -here-

Congregational Celebration!

All are invited ~ members and regular attenders ~ Wednesday, May 28th, 7:00 p.m.,to the FRC Clubhouse ~ as we celebrate this past year and anticipate the future! A “unique” and exciting hour is planned, including a DVD of our past year and the future; a "creative" recap of musicals; an opportunity to affirm the budget; and the privilege of praying over Elders and Deacons for their positions. Mark your calendar; bring the family; and join us!

Budgets: There are copies of the 2008 - 2009 budget in your lobby mailbox - extras are on the lobby table.

Nominees: In an effort to obtain a double slate, these individuals have allowed their name to stand. We ask that at our May 28th celebration, Bill Bonsen and Phil Vander Ploeg will receive your affirmation for the positions of Elder. The two positions needed for Deacons, will be chosen by the lot process: Tim Cramer, Kent Oostra, Tom VanBerkum Jr., Doug Whitener.

For more great information, check out the budget cover letter in your lobby mailbox!

A Weekend with Philip Yancey

Warm Beach Camp, May 30-June 1, 2008

Philip Yancey invites believers along on his explorations and investigations of challenges related to the Christian faith. Yancey is the award winning author of over twenty Christian books including What’s so Amazing About Grace? And Prayer: Does it Make any Difference? To register for the retreat or for more information, call Warm Beach Camp at 360-652-7575, or log on to www.warmbeach.com.

CALEB baseball

We’re heading to watch the Mariners again this year! We have tickets for the Seattle Mariners vs. Minnesota Twins, on Wednesday, August 6th, with a 1:40 p.m. start time. We’ll meet in the FRC parking lot at 9:30 a.m., to return approx. 7:30 p.m. The cost of $53. includes the reserved seat (first level on the 3rd base side), bus transportation, and sack lunch. The dinner stop in Marysville on the way home, is each one’s additional expense. Please call Jan at 354.2033, as soon as you are sure you want to go. The deadline for payment is May 31st.