Church of the Mountains
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
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Join us Sunday at 9:00 a.m. for Worship!
Pastor Donna will lead worship and share her message and we
Celebrate the 2nd week of Advent
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Events & "Going On's"
If you have events or information you would like included in these weekly updates please email me by Wednesday each week and I'll make sure they are included!
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One week left!
To share your input on Sunday Worship & Sunday school opportunities!
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The Leadership Team has heard many folks talk about:
- Wanting to get to know each other better through small groups.
- Some are interested in finding ways to involve the kids in worship as well as attending Sunday school.
- There is also an interest in Adult Sunday School.
The leadership group would like feedback on a few questions to help us discuss further what most people are interested in. And remember, you as a member of this church, are invited to be part of the leadership meetings!
We would love to hear from everyone!
OR
you can call me and we can talk about it!
Cathie Cell: 775-690-7694
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Winter Study with Pastor Donna
Sunday evenings 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the church
You do not need to attend every week in order to participate in this group! This is a 12 week DVD and discussion entitled,
" First Light: Jesus and the Kingdom of God."
Each DVD study (30 mins) of the historical Jesus and the Kingdom of God, with
John Dominic Crossan
and
Marcus Borg,
two of the world's leading Jesus scholars, on location throughout the Galilee and Jerusalem.
I anticipate a check-in for about 15 minutes, a 30 minute DVD, and 45 minute discussion for a total of 1.5 hours. We will skip Christmas Eve (12/24) and New Years Eve (12/31).
If you are interested or need childcare to attend, let me know.
Pastor Donna
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You are Invited to a Birthday Party for our friend Jesus!
Must RSVP and pay by December 10th
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Who:
Children Age 5 and up (and adult helpers)
What:
Make a Gingerbread Nativity, Pizza and Birthday Cake Lunch, Christmas craft and hear the Christmas Story then goto Reno to See a Christmas Movie: The STAR
When:
Sunday, December 17,2017 ~ 11a.m. - 7p.m.
Cost:
$25 per child includes craft materials, lunch, movie ticket and movie snack.
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Truckee Community Christmas
Coat Drive and Toy Drive
Again this year we are supporting
Truckee Community Christmas
Now through December 20th
bring in clean, gently worn or new coats
that will be distributed to local families in need this Christmas Season. Leave them in the downstairs living room ~ blue "warm coat" bin or after hours there is a covered barrel outside.
Now though December 19th
Bring unwrapped new toys for children ages 2-18.
This program will provide toys to approximately 500 Truckee children again this year!
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During the Advent & Christmas season
we will work together to support Heifer Project
Through Heifer International a donation can provide an animal to a needy family. These gifts provide food and a way for them to support their families. We have “Honor Cards” for you to give as a gift to honor a friend or loved one through a gift to Heifer.
Judy Jensen will accept checks made out to Heifer Project. Honor Cards & Gift Catalogues will be downstairs next to the sign up's for you to take a look.
Last year we collected $325.28 which allowed us to give 2 goats ($120 each); a flock of chicks ($30) and a trio of rabbits ($60). Visit the Heifer International Website for more information on this life sustaining program:
Heifer International
Together we have POWER over Hunger & Poverty
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Thank you all who work together and make this ministry a success!
We serve next:
Tuesday January 30th & Thursday February 1st.
Contact Sandy Butler with questions or sign up downstairs to help in the future!
Email Sandra
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Our season has begun, we have 3 successful nights under our belt and are open again tonight!
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Kids Can Recycling Ministry:
Please continue to bring your CRV recycling to COM and support our ministry with Truckee Lutheran Presbyterian of turning garbage into good!
These recyclables are exchanged for money which is being donated to International Health Partners and Hands of Hope to provide life and hope for children in Tanzania and Zimbabwe.
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Weekly volunteers needed @ COM
Questions on any of these roles or anything else at the church, can be directed to
Cathie or Pastor Donna
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ON GOING GROUPS & FELLOWSHIP
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PRAYER WORKS!
Learn more about the science behind prayer and our
Church of the Mountains "Prayer-Net"
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Group on hold for the winter ~ but I'll keep including the questions, maybe you'll use them for discussion at other times like I enjoy doing?
Take a look at the discussion questions for this week:
Link Here!
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Meets on Monday's 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
in the downstairs living room of the church. They are studying the book of Genesis. All are welcome! Contact Judy Jensen with any questions:
Email Judy here!
This is a small group so the time may change occasionally, if you are interested in being notified of last minute changes please provide your phone number or email to Judy.
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Join us for Centering Prayer
in the Gethsemane House on
Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
We start with the daily meditation from Pray As You Go which is music, scripture and contemplation for 10-12 minutes, followed by the remaining 18-20 minutes of silent meditation. Here is a link to Pray As You Go for you to check out and use on your own!
Click Here!
The time does change on occasion because we are a very small group, if you're interested give me a call/text or email and I'll make sure you get the updates for any time changes!
comumc@sbcglobal.net or 775-690-7694
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Church of the Mountains embraces the Open Hearts, Open Doors, Open Minds slogan of the United Methodist Church.
Expanding on that, this small group is a step into action towards living into that statement more fully. By advocating for and welcoming people of all sexual orientations & gender identities and affirming that ALL people are created in the image of God.
Continue to let Cathie know if this is a ministry you support, and we will meet as a group early in the new year.
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Message from Bishop Carcano
"Advocating for a Clean Dream Act"
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Click Here!
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Standing with our Immigrant Students & Families in the
Truckee Tahoe Area
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There are many community events being held to support this effort, if you would like to receive these email's let Cathie know and she will forward them to you!
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Monthly COM Leadership Meetings
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The 2nd Sunday each month following worship from 10:30 -12:00 the leadership team will meet to discuss the business of the church.
Next Meeting: January 14th, 2018
Meetings are open to all who attend COM, we rely heavily upon congregational leadership!
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Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus is proud to announce this year Holiday Concert,
A Season of Peace. Saturday, December 9th & Sunday, December 10th at the Resort at Squaw Creek.
Come and enjoy many favorite songs of Christmas. Fun for the whole family! Purchase tickets at
www.truckeechorus.org
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Stay Connected!
"Like" us on FaceBook
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Blessings from the office!
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Cathie Foley | Church of the Mountains| 530-587-4407| Cell: 775-690-7694| comumc@sbcglobal.net | www.churchofthemountains.com
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