Crossroads Bible Institute - CBI
Crossroads Bible Institute provides the solid truth of God's Word and the love of God's people for over two million prison inmates across America. The volunteers task is to correct an inmates Bible study lesson and return it to him/her with a personal letter of encouragement.
Contact: Judy De Vries
devri@iowatelecom.net
(641) 628-1032
Happy Quilters
The Happy Quilters invite you to be part of a group that meets Monday afternoons from 1-4 p.m. during most of the school year. We have a great time working together to provide quilts for...
- Serve Our Youth, Bethel Mission, Rehoboth Christian Schools
- Pella Christian Grade School auction, Pella Christian High School after-banquet party, GEMS auction
- Members of First CRC who are home-bound or in the nursing home
- Needy in our community
Contact:
Shirley Schutte, (641) 628-2207 or
Rea Branderhorst (641) 628-4408
The Interchange Freedom Initiative (IFI)
The InnerChange Freedom Initiative (IFI) is a Christ-centered, faith-based prison program supporting prison inmates through their spiritual and moral transformation. The InnerChange Freedom Initiative (IFI) is a proven faith-based Reentry Program started by Prison Fellowship (PF) in 1997. On Tuesday and Thursday evenings volunteers go to the prison and teach an intense bible based lesson on preselected books.
Contact: Ernie DeJong
(641) 628-2985
Knitters Night
Pella I Knitters' Night takes place on the second Thursday of each month from 7-9 p.m. We get together to do needlework--mostly knitting and crocheting--but all other type of handcrafts are welcome! Various skill levels, including beginners, are welcome, and we can offer help and advice when needed. One of our charity projects is making caps for newborns in Third World countries. It's a great time of fun and fellowship!
Contact: Karin Sajdak
jlsajdak@lisco.com
(641) 628-4116
Mission & Evangelism
Pella I’s Mission and Evangelism Committee meets on the second Sunday of each month at 4:30 p.m. to support and pray for the missionary outreaches that are part of Pella I’s mission.
A Few of Our Activities...
- Conducting worship services at Bethel Mission, Des Moines
- Serving Tulip Time breakfasts
- Belgian Waffle Fundraiser
- Nicaragua Mission Trip (2005 and 2007)
- Crossroads Prison Ministry Christmas Card Outreach
Contact: Fred and Sandy Van Den Broek
sandyvandenbroek@yahoo.com
(641) 627-5581
Pella I Book of the Quarter
The Pella I Book of the Quarter club meets quarterly year-round to read and discuss books that make us stretch and grow! Selections are chosen by Pastor Jeff.
Past Book of the Quarter selections have included...
- The Sacred Journey by Frederick Buechner
- Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
- The Brothers K by David James Duncan
- Enrique’s Journey by Sonia Nazario
Contact: Pastor Jeff Sajdak
pastorjeff@lisco.com
(641) 628-256
Pershing Bible Club
Pershing Bible Club meets the first and third Monday nights of each month from October to April for a time of singing, Bible stories, study of God's word, and fun and fellowship. Kids in grades K-12 are welcome! Pershing is located about 12 miles southwest of Pella.
Contact: Judy De Vries
devri@iowatelecom.net
(641) 628-1032
Vacation Bible School
Join kids from all over the community as we participate in Bible School! Usually held the second full week in June in the mornings, Bible school is offered for children ages preschool through junior high.
- Large group singing and storytelling
- Bible lesson times in small groups
- Crafts, recreation, and snacks
Come bring the family to a home-cooked meal the first Wednesday night of the month (during school year) before heading off to Pella I’s Wednesday night church activities. Serving begins at 5 p.m. and goes until 7 p.m. Cost is $3/person or $7/family.
Contact: Marilyn De Jong
(641) 628-3531
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