Welcome 2020

We welcome in the New Year 2020 and look forward to what lies ahead. We are so thankful and grateful to be back in our church here in Percival. Although 2019 has been a trying year for many,  what with all the flooding, we must not overlook the many blessings that we also received!

 As we our back in our church, church services will be held at 9:30 with fellowship following.

 Since we are beginning a new year, I came across this idea and thought I would share with you...

As January begins, start the year with an empty jar and fill it with a note of a good thing that happened each week.  On New Year's Eve, empty it and read about all the good things that happened to you through the year. 

Merry Christmas!

We're Home!

   Nine months after the flood of 2019 began in March, the Percival Church congregation is finally back in their church building! Services were held Sunday, December 22.
   Many repairs had to be made after the flood.  There was about four feet of water in the basement. This ruined the two furnaces that were down there. The new furnaces were installed upstairs so if we are ever flooded again, they will be fine.
   An old porch on the back side of the church was removed, and a new fire door was installed.
   A section of the roof had to be repaired. There was mold behind the paneling where the roof had leaked.  We decided to remove all the paneling in the entryway, and new drywall, flooring, trim, and ceiling tiles were installed.
   Arbor Country Cleaning professionally cleaned the entire church since there was mold.
   The congregation would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Sidney Senior Center for allowing us to hold services there while the repairs were made.  We would like to invite everyone to join us for a candlelight service on Christmas Eve at 4:00.
   On December 29th, fellowship will be at 9:30 and the service at 10:30.
   Beginning in January, services will be at 9:30 followed by fellowship at 10:30.

 



























Mary Zach



















 































 

Church Service Change

We hope to celebrate this coming Sunday’s service at the Percival church building in Percival at 10:30 a.m. following the 9:30 fellowship and treats.  Call Jan Zach for confirmation.

Christmas Eve Service will be there in Percival on Tuesday, December 24th at 4 p.m..

There will be a New Year’s Eve Fellowship at Marcia Little’s home, 1848 Bluff Rd. (three miles south of Thurman) commencing 5 p.m.  Bring a yummy dish to share.

Beginning in January the Sunday Service will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by fellowship and treats.

Reminder: Please notify Joan Tiemeyer of any changes in the church directory of your address or phone number!!!  Please check the old directory to verify existing information.  Thank you!!

Time Change Beginning December 1st

More Flooding Expected Next Year

 More flooding is expected next year. Click link to watch channel 6 news.
https://www.wowt.com/content/news/Preparations-for-potential-flooding-next-spring-already-on-the-minds-of-Iowa-emergency-officials-564528791.html 
and then click on preparing for more flood waters to the right.

Church Meeting October 13th, 2019

This Sunday, October 13th, there will be a congregational meeting after the church service. We are requesting everyone that can possibly be there to attend as we will be discussing the future of our church, the church building itself, and many other issues that involve our church families.  As you all know, the flood has caused a lot of problems for many in the Percival community, a lot of uncertainties.  Therefore, we would like to gather everyone together as we move forward with decision making. Please continue to keep Percival and the Percival Community Church in prayer.

Hamburg Popcorn Day

Yes, Hamburg will be having Popcorn Day this year, Saturday, September 7th. Come help celebrate their journey to recovery!

Labor Day

Percival Clean Up Days

     Percival held its Clean Up Days from the Flood of 2019 on July 26- 27.  Volunteers from Percival, the surrounding area, and literally all over the country converged to help clean up the park and yards around town.

     Members of our congregation focused on cleaning up the landscaping in front of the church and the large grass area behind the church.  We were happy to see the cross barn quilt that we made last year survived unscathed. The day lilies were a sign that life goes on, as they were blooming amidst all the devastation.

     Lunch was served in our church dining room both days.  The meals were prepared by various members of the community and the Salvation Army.  Snacks and bottled water were provided throughout the day.

    

     

It was an extremely productive two days.  It is amazing what can be accomplished when everyone works together.  A huge thank you goes out to all the volunteers!

Mary Zach