July 4 Ecumenical Service at the Peak

Remember the Ecumenical Service at Pikes Peak on July 4. The service is at 9:00am with fellowship to follow in the shelter. Come join us for worship. The Ecumenical Choir will be singing.

MARKIN WEDDING

Congratulations to Devin and Judi Markin who were married June 12^th at St. Feriole Island. The people of First Congregational celebrate with them as they begin their new life together. God bless them.

Third Sunday Outdoor Services

Come join us at our 10:30 Praise Service on the third Sunday of the month during the Summer months. During the months of May through September we will celebrate second service outside on the grass beside the church (weather permitting). The first outdoor service was held on May 16 and was a real success. Everyone had a good time praising and worshiping God outdoors. The next one is planned for June 20 (Father's Day). Then the third Sunday of July, August and September we plan to be back out there. We look forward to and would thoroughly enjoy having you join us for this special worship service. Come on over and try it out.

MOTHER'S DAY SOLO BY LINDA LUBER

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL WELCOMES A NEW MEMBER

Lucy Rodenberg was received into the fellowship of First Congregational Church on May 2nd. She was warmly embraced by a full congregation of family, friends and members who pledged support and love to her as she joins with us in service. Congratulations Lucy, we are happy to have you as part of our congregation.

Daughters, Mothers and Others Brunch

The fourth annual Daughters, Mothers and Others Brunch was held at the church fellowship hall on Saturday, May 1, at 9:30am. Yes, the food was really served by the men of the church. Some of the ladies prepared the quiche the previous afternoon and the men finished in the morning. Jim Arvidson provided the entertainment. He played his six-string guitar and a 12-string and sang. The ladies sure seemed to enjoy his performance. The brunch was sponsored by the R.E. Committee. I think the men had a good time working and fellowshipping together, too.

Crop Walk 2010 Update

The 2010 Crop Walk was held on Sun. April 18 at First Congregational Church in McGregor. There were approximately 18 walkers of varied ages. Even some quite young folks participated. Also, the director of the Iowa Crop Walk showed up to walk with the others. It was a perfectly beautiful day for the walk. The sun was shining and the temperature was perfect. God was certainly smiling on this years Clayton County Crop Walk. God bless all who walked or helped behind the scenes to support this years walk.