Spencer, Iowa · Friday, March 19, 2010
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Congregational Church

Spencer's second religious liberty draft policy (09/10/09)
Any discussion of the place of religion in public education must be grounded in the principle of religious liberty, or freedom of conscience, particularly as embodied in this nation's First Amendment to the Constitution, which states that: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or...
Area search under way for 'Kids Against Hunger' volunteers (02/10/09)
Area volunteers are being sought to take part in a March 7 event that'll not only be fun, but is guaranteed to fill the heart. The service project anticipated to be filled with fellowship will have interested individuals and groups signing up to package meals for Kids Against Hunger...
Patricia 'Pat' Jones (11/28/08)
Funeral services for Patricia "Pat" Jones, 68 of Spencer will be held at 2 p.m., today, Friday, Nov. 28, 2008 at First Congregational Church of Spencer. Revs. Thomas and Wendy Van Tassell will officiate the service. Visitation will begin at 8 a.m. Friday with the family present from 10-11 a.m. at the Warner Funeral Home in Spencer and will also be one hour prior to the funeral service at First Congregational Church...
Church Briefs 5-30-08 (05/30/08)
All area women are invited to the "Let's Have Flowers" prayer connection at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4 in the home of Bonnie Neisess, Treasure Village on Highway 86. It is a time of sharing and supporting each other with prayer and fellowship. Okoboji Women's Connection is a part of Stonecroft Ministries...
First Congregational Church to donate playhouse (05/23/08)
Currently on the grounds of First Congregational Church of Spencer sits a log-cabin playhouse, located near the entrance to the sanctuary. At the conclusion of the 10:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday, May 25, the entire congregation will gather around the house for a prayer of dedication as the playhouse is destined to become a fixture in the backyard of the Clay county CAASA (Center Against Abuse and Sexual Assault) shelter...
Briefs 05-02 (05/02/08)
Spencer fall youth football sign-ups Registration for the Midwest Youth Football League fall session, for Spencer students entering the third through sixth grades will take place from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, May 3 in the Sacred Heart Catholic School gym. Registration forms will be available on site and participants will be fitted for helmets and shoulder pads at that time...
Welcoming May (05/01/08)
Jeanette Petersen, Peg Norris, Lorrie Hoffman, Pat Johnson and Polly Nolson (above) enjoy some fellowship at the 63rd annual First Congregational Church's May Breakfast Wednesday morning in the church's dining area. In addition to the over 2,000 May Day baskets which were available, homemade sweet rolls, baked goods, egg coffee, and pecans were served. (below) Kaye Price shows Muriel Schoelerman a special Spencer Tiger May Basket as she contemplates a purchase...
Briefs 4-29 (04/29/08)
Ladies Early Bird Golf sign up The Ladies Early Bird Golf League sign-up meeting will be at 9 a.m. today at Spencer Municipal Golf Course. n If unable to attend this meeting, call Bev Kimball at 262-6913 to reserve your team spot. New members and substitutes are needed. League play will begin at 8:30 a.m. May 13...
2007 Citizens of the Year - Tom and Wendy Van Tassell named Citizens of the Year (04/03/08)
-Pair united in their mission to help others- One child. One family. One smile at a time. The 2007 Citizen of the Year honorees, Tom and Wendy Van Tassell, have worked to improve this corner of the world since joining the Spencer community in 1997 as co-pastors of First Congregational Church...