Join in celebrating Gods unconditional love for all people
and practicing unconditional love of neighbor through worship, fellowship and ministry
Church of the Mountains
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
Worship with us this Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Donna will lead worship and Charles White will share his message based upon the Gospel of John 12:20-33 for the Fifth Sunday in Lent.

From 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. join us for youth Sunday school
and small groups/studies for adults

Children's Sunday School will be downstairs in the living room area with Ms. Holly.


For Adults, we have two groups: 
1) Traditional Bible Study led by Cliff Carpenter & the group, which meets in the sanctuary. 
2) Contemplative Prayer led by the group in the Gethsemane House.

All are welcome, even if you have not attended the group before.
Please be prompt and gather to start at 9:00.
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Groups & Sunday school for youth will end by 9:45 and be followed by an opportunity to grab a beverage and small snack.. Worship will start promptly at 10am. There will be childcare offered during the worship service for younger children.

There will be coffee fellowship and goodies after worship.
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!

Congregation Team Leadership Meeting
this Sunday, 11:15 - 12:30 p.m.

The leadership team will meet to discuss the business of the church. All are welcome to attend and learn more about the workings of our church.
Celebrate this Lenten Season with COM and other communities of faith
Final week Week: This Wednesday March 21st.
COM, Lutheran/Presbyterians and Squaw Valley Chapel will gather for a potluck soup super and shared time of worship.

Where:    the Senior Apartments Dining room (10040 Estates Dr, Truckee CA 96161) 

What time:    
  • 5:30 - 6:00 Set up 
  • 6:00 - 6:45 Enjoy dinner and fellowship around the tables
  • 6:45-7:30 Time of worship: singing, Scripture, a devotional, sharing & prayer

Each week we need 3 people from COM to bring soup to share   , there is a sign up at church or you can sign up online through this link:    Soup Sign-up link .  Bread & water will be provided .

GO GREEN:    Everyone is encouraged to bring your own dinnerware & napkins. 
Easter Flower Project

You are invited to donate to our "Easter Flower Project" in memory or honor of loved ones. Easter Flowers will be purchased to adorn our sanctuary for Easter worship in their honor. 

Make a contribution of $10 for each person you wish to honor by mailing a check, placing an envelope in the offering or through the Online Donation Link before Wednesday March 28th. Then send me an email letting me know who you want to honor or remember along with who is making the donation.   Email Cathie on Easter Flower Project  
  • Palm Sunday, March 25 at 10:00 a.m. ~ Pastor Donna will lead worship
  • Maundy Thursday Service, Thursday March 29th at 7:00 p.m. at the Glenshire Clubhouse (15726 Glenshire Drive, Truckee CA 96161) Join TLPC for a unique Maundy Thursday service remembering the Last Supper of Jesus! We will celebrate a Love Feast at the Glenshire Clubhouse which will be transformed into the Upper Room in Jerusalem, reflective of a Middle Eastern setting around the table. We will honor the sacred night with a simple meal like Jesus shared with his disciples on the night before he was killed. As with the disciples we will remember Jesus in the breaking of the bread and sharing the cup.
  • Good Friday,  March 30th at 12:00 noon, St.Patrick's Episcopal Church in Incline Village has invited us to be part of an ecumenical Good Friday Service. Veneration of the Cross Service the Buck Chapel. The plate collection will be donated to the diocese of Jerusalem. (Pastor Donna and Cathie are going if anyone wants to carpool, let me know)
  • Good Friday,  March 30th at 7:00 p.m at Church of the Mountain Pastor Donna
  • Easter Sunday, April 1st at 10:00 a.m.
It was suggested that we offer an Easter Brunch at 9:00 a.m. on Easter Sunday.

In order for this to happen I need at least 2 people to take on the coordination process and all others to sign up to bring something to share,

MINISTRY
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We need your help!


Questions on any of these roles or anything else at the church, can be directed to
Cathie or Pastor Donna
Want an opportunity to help serve refugee families in the Reno area?
Refugees have many needs from transportation, clothing, tutoring and practice speaking English, or just having friends to hang out with! Sparks UMC mentors a family from Congo, and we mentor a family from Afghanistan.

If you are interested, or just want more info, please get in touch with Evan Chan at  velvia@gmail.com and check out their website https://www.nnic.org
Another round of Winter has arrived and the EWC is responding....thanks for helping us open when needed!


Quick Statistics:
  • Open 33 nights ~ Tonight is 34
  • 43 individual guests & 4 dogs have stayed the night
  • Many more than one night for a total of 198 stays
  • 29 people have come for a meal or support, including a family with a 1 year old baby.

Thank you all who work together and make this ministry a success!

We serve this month:
Tuesday March 27th & Thursday March 29th.
Contact Sandy Butler with questions or sign up downstairs to help in the future! Email Sandra

Program Statistics for January ~ February 2018:
  • Meals served 90
  • Showers provided 68
  • Laundry 59
  • Clothing 43
  • Counseling 28
  • Food Pantry 66
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.
ON GOING GROUPS & FELLOWSHIP
PRAYER WORKS!
Learn more about the science behind prayer and our
Church of the Mountains "Prayer-Net"
through this link: Prayer Works

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.
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 

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.

For interest & questions please reach out to Cathie or Donna
PubTheology Group Questions will be sent out each week and we can meet when a few people are interested.



Take a look at the discussion questions for this week:   Link Here!

Pray Our Way Forward Link Here!

California Nevada Conference Website: Click Here!

March 15, 2018 Conference Newsletter: Click Here!
Standing with our Immigrant Students & Families in the
Truckee Tahoe Area
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!

Put these dates on your family calendar & invite friends to join you for FUN & FELLOWSHIP!
There will be more details as the time comes closer but PLEASE put these dates on your family calendar and be part of the Fun & Fellowship!

Donner Lake Picnics (West End Beach 2:00 - till sunset)
  • June 17th
  • July 15th
  • August 19th
  • September 16th

Summer Camp (Camp at Donner Lake State Park)
  • Kids Camp from Monday July 30th to Thursday August 2nd
  • Adult/Family Camp from Friday August 3rd to Sunday August 5th

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Blessings from the office!   
Cathie Foley | Church of the Mountains| 530-587-4407| Cell: 775-690-7694| comumc@sbcglobal.net | www.churchofthemountains.com