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
Join us this Sunday at
9:00 a.m. for Worship



Pastor Donna Farrell will lead worship and share her message "We Must Always Take Sides" based upon Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32




Weekly Highlights ~ Events & "Going On's"
Walking the Labyrinth for Peace
Truckee Community
Peace Day Celebration
Saturday, September 23rd at the Truckee Regional Park from 12-5 p.m.

Church of the Mountains would like to set up our Labyrinth and create a space for folks to walk for peace.

HELP NEEDED: At least 6 people willing to help with this, most help needed during the event, please let Cathie know!

“Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.” 
Matthew 5:9
 Workshop and Celebration October 7, 2017
"Unlocking A Spirit of Innovation" led by: Marlon Hall
Saturday, October 7, 2017 10:00AM– 3:00PM
at
Loomis First UMC 6414 Brace Road Loomis, CA 95650 

We would like a group of 4-8 people to attend this event. Please take a look at the invitation and see if it is something you would be interested in being part of. Any questions, talk with Pastor Donna.

Church of the Mountains
Personal Safety Day
Ladies only, ages 8 and up
We are looking into organizing a Women's Personal Safety Workshop day in October open to all church members, attendees, family, and friends. 


EVENT DETAILS
 
Who :  Ladies only, ages 8 and up
 
What :  A six-hour assault prevention certificate course presented by Charles Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy of Truckee/Tahoe and Tahoe Women's Services.
 
When:  TBD (October). If you are interested, please complete the doodle poll, at the red link below, to help in picking a date that works best for the most people. 
 
Cost:  If we have a group of six or more, the cost is $49 per person. 10% of proceeds will be donated to Tahoe Safe Alliance.  If you or a friend would like to participate but cost is an obstacle, please contact Emily (ebwrites@gmail.com). 
We may be able to arrange a scholarship.
 
·          If you are interested in participating, please complete this doodle poll by August 25th:  https://doodle.com/poll/sm6vc73v8i4ayw8x .  If you are bringing multiple people, please complete a poll for each person who would likely come with you (i.e., kids).
 

Donations  of any amount are welcome to help offset the group cost of this event.
Or, if you like, you can provide a "scholarship" for someone to attend. If you would like to make a donation, please let Emily know ( ebwrites@gmail.com ). 
 
We need volunteers to help each week
at Church of the Mountains 
Host Coffee Fellowship after worship  sign up calendar
Help as the Worship Assistant  Sign up calendar
Help with Sunday School  Sign up calendar
Questions on any of these roles or anything else at the church, can be directed to
Cathie or Pastor Donna
This Sunday evening , we will meet 
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Mellow Fellow

Join us for deep, authentic discussion,   allowing for different views on things happening in our world today.   

Enjoy a beverage & some food....or not.   

If you have questions or interest contact Pastor Donna at:   chaptobe@gmail.com    or    
530-913-5343

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

THANK YOU to all who served by providing food or their gift of time to this outreach

Email Sandra Butler for information and to help with providing food or serving on one of our days next month,  September 19th and 21st  :  Email Sandra


Thank you to all who make this ministry possible each month!  It's a gift to be able to offer these 'neighbors' a place to gather, shower, do laundry, share a meal and get access to other basic needs.

PRAYER WORKS!
Learn more about the science behind prayer and our
Church of the Mountains "Prayer-Net"
through this link: Prayer Works


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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 
Small group getting started!
I know in my heart that Church of the Mountains actions support the Open Hearts, Open Doors, Open Minds slogan of the United Methodist Church.

Expanding on that, this group is a step in action towards living into that statement. Here iis a link to the website for some more general information: RMN Website

If you have interest in learning more, participating or asking questions please send me an email, Im in the process of setting up a time to gather, discuss and learn together

Kids Can ~ Recycling Project
We have joined with Truckee Lutheran Presbyterian Church by giving our CRV recycling to them we help provide hope & life to children in Tanzania and Zimbabwe.

Keep bringing your CRV recycling each week and leaving it on the steps of the Gethsemane House or back by the shed ~ YOU are making a difference!!
Community Events
Broadway in the Park
Tomorrow ~ August 19th at 7pm in the
Truckee River Regional Park Amphitheater

Annual concert of Broadway songs returns by popular demand! Singing many of your favorite show tunes from the 1930’s through the present. Our concert this year will feature live musicians and a chorus! Bring a picnic dinner, low lawn chairs, a blanket and some wine, or purchase food from our crepes bar and beverages from our wine and beer bar. Coffee and hot chocolate will also be available. Come join us for this popular Truckee event under the stars! Musical direction by
Holly Hawthorne, multiple directors for each set of Broadway show tunes. Celebrate summer with TCT!

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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