First Presbyterian Church

115 - 6th Ave. NW

P.O. Box 188

Independence, Iowa 50644

Phone: 319-334-3523

Fax: 319-334-4134

Email: fpcoffice@indytel.com

Website: fpcindependence.com

1 Alicia Scott

3 Myles Adams

Adam Nash

Melissa Savage

9 Clarence Rouse

10 Doug Kaiser

12 Jean Main

Dave Martin

13 Donna Jones

15 Tammy Steenbock

16 Jordan Geertsema

19 Marcia Henderson

20 Tony Rouse

21 Judy Olsen

Kyle Eilers

24 Shirley Rozendaal

25 Aaron Schutte

26 Alison Trimble

3 Jason & Jaclyn Barber

4 Mark & Leah Geertsema

9 Doug & Audra Kaiser

Dalton & Tasha Jones

15 Roger & Karen Bahr

28 Dick & Susan Watkins

29 Kevin & Pam Peterson

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Words from our Pastor 1

FPC Activities 2

September Calendar 3

Birthdays/Anniversaries 4

SEPTEMBER 2018

PASTOR John H. Hougen

Email: pastorjohn@indytel.com

Church Office Phone: (319) 334-3523

Fax: (319) 334-4134

Office: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday

Website www.fpcindependence.com

Staff Kathy Eilers

Youth Ministry Coordinator

Email: fpcyouth@indytel.com

Kathy Smith Secretary

Email: fpcoffice@indytel.com

Robbie Rouse Custodian

What would you think if I told you

that singing in the choir has health

benefits? A US study revealed that

people who join a choir were in better

health, used less medication, were

less lonely, and had fewer falls than

a similar group of non-singers. Creat-

ing harmony with a group of friends

is good for you! So what do you

think? You can’t sing? No problem.

There are many opportunities to

“create harmony” at FPC. The Adult

Bible Study will resume on

Wednesday, September 19, from

6:00 to 7:00 pm. For the fall we will

be meeting on the first and third

Wednesdays each month.

Our Treasure Seekers program

resumes on September 12. We are

planning to gather with our Pre-K to

6th grade kids every Wednesday that

school is in session from 3:30 to

5:00 pm. We could use your help.

You don’t have to be there every

Wednesday, but our kids will benefit

from any time you can give.

The Bell Choir is back at beginning on

Wednesday, September 12, from

6:00 to 7:00 pm. They rehearse on

the second and fourth Wednesdays

each month.

Our Property and Finance, Spiritual

Life, and Community Life Commit-

tees could benefit from your involve-

ment. These groups are what make

things work around FPC. They each

do great stuff. As we seek to bless

others the greatest blessing is always

the one we receive.

Do you want to get involved? Talk

with me. Your presence matters!

We had a lot of fun with Flat Jesus

this summer! A special thanks to

everyone who posted on Facebook or

sent pictures of their adventures with

Flat Jesus. It was fun to see the

wonderful places everyone went,

near and far! What a great reminder

that Jesus is with us everywhere and

every day.

God Bless you!

September 5 - Choir Practice begins

September 12 - Treasure Seekers begins

Bell Choir begins

September 16 - Youth Campfire at Eiler’s

September 19 - Adult Bible Study begins

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All the cool kids will be at TREASURE SEEKERS

starting Wednesday, September 12th

This afterschool program is for children Pre-K

through 6th grade and will run each Wednesday that

school is in session from 3:30 to 5:00 pm.

We enjoyed a great afternoon at the Cedar Rapids

Kernal’s game on August 26th. Our Hospitality

Committee organized a Tailgate lunch following

worship and 31 happy Kernal’s fans carpooled to

the stadium. It was a steamy afternoon but fun

was had by ALL!

FPC YOUTH Grades 7 - 12

Kick-off Sunday,

September 16th with

a Campfire at the

Eiler’s home

6:30 - 9 p.m.

The Youth helped with the Mobile Food

Pantry on August 25th.

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