First Reformed Church
237 South Main Street, Cedar Grove, WI  53013  920-668-6261

For Your Information and Action

• Melissa (Hinze) Krause left for Haiti on Thursday. She purchased more than 15,000 doses of antibiotics and blood pressure medications for about $900. These will help to treat pneumonia, ear infections, meningitis, worms, food/water poisoning, malaria and lots of other problems. Your gifts will help defray this expense for Melissa. Gifts for Melissa can be dropped in the offering plate or dropped off in the church office. Checks should be made payable to St. Paul Lutheran Church.
   

• Dena DeBlaey has moved to Sheboygan Progressive Care. Her new address is: 1902 Mead Ave. Room 621 Sheboygan WI 53081 Phone number is: 920-457-5378.
   

• Please sign up at the information desk for your opportunity to serve coffee and snack prior to the alternative service. Any inquiries see Deanne DeSmidt.
   

• General Synod will meet in Orange City, Iowa June 10th – 15th. We are in need of an Elder delegate to attend. Any elder, past or present, willing to attend please contact Pastor Kent.
   

• VBS – We’re looking for fresh faces on our VBS committee. Being on the committee involves selecting a program and working with teachers to prepare for the week. This is a great outreach to the families of our communities! Please consider – contact the church office if interested.
   

• A reminder to those filling out Camp Manitoqua forms. Be sure to drop your forms off in the office for additional processing. If you plan to incorporate the Horse Camp into your camping experience register ASAP. We will be sending those in as they come in – it may fill in quickly.
   

• Sheboygan Christian School (K-8) is hosting 2-Man Best Ball Golf Outing at the Irish Course at Whistling Straits. Entry fee is $200 per team – includes golf, cart, and meal. To register contact Kurt Davis at (920)207-4829, kdavis@abacusarchitects.net.
   

• Volunteers needed! Oostburg Area MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is looking for people age 12 and up to care for children ages birth – 5 years during our meetings. We meet at First Reformed Church in Oostburg on the second and forth Thursdays of the month from 9-11am. For more information or to volunteer contact Jennifer Navis at 207-9524 or Joeleen Schwarz at 564-2409.
   

Upcoming Dates to Remember

• Respect Life Rally - Sunday March 14th at 1:30pm. at
  Sheboygan North High. The speaker is Michael Clancy, a
  photojournalist.
   
• Property meeting - March 15th at 6:00pm.
   
• Sheboygan County Christian High School open house - open house will be Monday March 15th. Refreshments at 6:30pm. with sessions & tours beginning at 7:00pm.
   
• The public is invited - join Christian High’s interdisciplinary look at the Dead Sea Scrolls on Monday, March 15th during regular school hours free of charge. A Mediterranean-style lunch will be available for a small fee. There is room for about 40 participants. Call the school office at 458-9981 to RSVP.
   
• Book Club returns! - Those interested in a fascinating read – The Shack by Wm Paul Young - deals with the timeless question: Where is God in this world full of pain? Those interested in the book can contact the public library to request a copy. We plan to meet Tuesday evening, March 16th at 7:00pm.
   
• Primetimers Dinner - drama to follow. Thursday March 18th at 6:00pm. See your First’s Edition. Call the church office for reservations by Monday March 15th.
   
• Sr. High Bowling at Odyssey Funzone! - Friday March 19th. Cost is $8. If you need a ride meet at First Church at 9:30pm. We will be bowling from 10:00pm to midnight.
   
• Jr. High Bowling at Odyssey Funzone! - Saturday March 20th. Cost is $8. Meet here at First Church at 2:00pm, arriving back here at 5:00pm. Bring permission slip with you.
   
• Adult elective Sunday School class - “Your Divine Design” meeting in room 116B in the lower level. How do I discover my spiritual gifts and then use them effectively in my church? Start March 21st.
   
• Sheboygan County Christian High School’s Music Department invites you to its annual Spring Concert - on Tuesday, March 23rd at 7:00pm at the school.
   
• Top female music artist Natalie Grant - performing at the Weill Center on March 25th at 7:00pm along with Phil Stacey and Britt Nicole. Last week’s bulletin listed this event in February by error. See insert for more information.
   
• A reminder to those filling out Camp Manitoqua forms - Be sure to drop your forms off in the office for additional processing. Deadline is Sunday March 28th.
   
• Youth Staff Prayer Gathering - Sunday March 28th at 5:15pm in the First Reformed youth room. This is for everyone who helps out with Wednesday night, or Sunday night ministries. Please join us.
   
• Grace Reformed Church of Fond du Lac will be hosting a life changing Prayer Gathering entitled “Fresh Encounter” - on Saturday, April 10th from 9:00am-3:30pm. Lunch will be provided. Cost is $5.00. For additional information please see the information counter or contact the church office.
   
• Jr. & Sr. High Bucks Game! - Saturday April 10th. Cost is $30. Permission slips and money due on Sunday March 21st.
   
• Camp Manitoqua Work Day - Saturday April 24th. Sign up at the information counter. Detail in next First Edition.
   
• Sheboygan County Christian High School - will have a service day on Wednesday April 28th. They would like to serve the elderly and shut-ins by doing yard work, moving, painting etc. If you would like them to help you please call Wayne Dykstra at 458-9981.
   
• Hope Reformed Church is planning a bus trip to see “The Dead Sea Scrolls” - at the Milwaukee Public Museum on Saturday, May 1st. Cost is $70.00. Itinerary sheet is on the information counter for those interested.
   
• Trinity Community Church in Brown Deer will be hosting a Prayer Summit “Power Point Connection!” - on Saturday May 8th from 8:30am-12:00noon. Whether you want to begin a prayer ministry in your own church or to more confidently pray for people yourself, this is for you. Additional information and free registration forms are available on the information counter or contact to the church office.
   
• The Work Crew will be going to The Other Way for their 20th year - They are planning their trip for Wednesday May 12th. If you are interested in going along, please contact Lloyd TerMaat or Larry TenPas. New volunteers are needed.
   
• Attn: Sr Highers - Mark your calendars now for our trip to summer camp. Dates: July 19th-24th. More details to come.