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Church of the Mountains Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

September is "Servanthood & Stewardship" Month This Sunday we continue celebrating the Season of Creation. The Theme: ~  Harvest Sunday: Cultivation & Fruits ~   Following worship we will have our first  Congregational Gathering from 11:30-1:00pm.   As part of our church family, come brainstorm our church goals, discuss open leadership positions and our 2019 budget. We want everyone to have a voice as we start planning for this coming year. If you can't make it this week your 2nd opportunity is Sunday September 30th. ** Reminder bring the results of your "Spiritual Gift Inventory" to the gathering! If you have not completed it you can access it Pastor Donna's email Click Here! ~ Sunday school for children is offered during worship ~

We invite to to come at 9:00a.m. Sunday mornings for a time of small group study. Come every week or drop in as you can, all are welcome! Book study 9:00 this Sunday We Make the Road by Walking by Brian D. McLaren. Group will discuss Chapter 5 on Sunday September 2 If you have children, there will be Sunday school activities during this time so you can focus on your group. Also during this time we need help setting up a simple protein snack for kids and adults to grab with a drink around 9:45am. At 9:55 this snack is put away and the goodies for after worship can be on the counter to be set up around 10:45. Help to host Coffee Fellowship after worship  Link to sign up calendar

PubTheology Group Questions are emailed to the regular group & posted here each week. Join us for some authentic discussions over some food and/or beverage of choice. Meeting this Sunday, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. location to be determined! If you have never attended our group please take a peek at the questions and consider joining our discussing this week! Take a look at the thought provoking questions for this week:   Link Here!

If you have events, invites or announcements to share in the weekly newsletter, please email me the information by Wednesday and I'll make sure it is included!

Church Calendar & Events

Details about the important events on the calendar, can be found below! September is "Servanthood & Stewardship" Month! Look forward to hearing about ways our church is serving in the world as we are all encouraged to support that work. Stewardship letters & cards were given out at church and mailed this week. Be looking for them! Important Dates & Info: All who consider COM a church home, please join us at one of these 2 Congregational Brainstorm Opportunities: Sunday September 23rd or Sunday September 30th. After worship from 11:30-1:00 pm. Brainstorm church goals, discussion of open leadership positions and our 2019 budget so the leadership team has your input as we start planning for this upcoming year. Next Leadership Team Meeting: Sunday October 21st ~ 11:30 - 1:00 pm

All Church Fall Clean-Up Day! Saturday, September 29th ~ 8:00am - 2:00pm Come for some or all of the time. Many hands make light of the work to get our church building & grounds ready for winter. Please RSVP so we have plenty of food for a BBQ lunch (Sign Up Sheet downstairs or email Cathie: comumc@sbcglobal.net

John Nilson Concert Award Winning Oregon Pianist Internationally known recording artist John Nilsen, known for combining elements of folk, classical and jazz will play at Church of the Mountains on:   Saturday, September 29, 2018 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Concert is free with good-will donations accepted. Sign up to bring goodies for the reception time after the concert: Sign Up Here!

MINISTRY

We need help each week for Sunday Worship & Fellowship times to run smoothly  Host Coffee Fellowship after worship~ help server OR bring goodies: sign up calendar Help as the Worship Assistant Sign up calendar Help with Sunday School Sign up calendar

2018 Saturday Training Opportunities Lay Servant Classes ~ Fall and Winter ~ Check them out!!

Food Resource Support Center ~ Volunteers Needed Church of the Mountains serves next: Tuesday November 27th, 9-12 Thursday November 29th 10-2. ~See sign up downstairs~ For questions please email Sandy Butler: Click Here! OR Cathie Foley Click Here!

PRAYER WORKS! Learn more about the science behind prayer and our Church of the Mountains "Prayer-Net" through this link: Prayer Works To submit a Prayer Request click this link to send an email

Next UFA Meeting: Thursday September 27th, 9:30-11:00 at St.Patricks Episcopal Churc h, Incline Ask Cathie or Stephanie Chan more about this!

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.

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 by Email Here! and check out their website https://www.nnic.org

GROUPS & FELLOWSHIP

Invite from Emily Battaglia: Emily shared this invitation and thought others might be interested too! She saw Stephen Jenkinson last year and found his show amazing. Donna bought a ticket for Thursday October 25th 7-9:30 pm at Miners Foundry in Nevada City and can't use it so I (Cathie) get to go! Click here to check out the trailer on Youtube Stephen Jenkinson - 2018 - Nights of Grief and Mystery Tour with Gregory Hoskins Band . Buy a ticket for that night and we can all figure out how to carpool or Connect with Emily to chat more about it, Click to email Emily

Meets Monday's 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in the downstairs living room of the church. They are studying the book of Romans. 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  Most often the group is followed by a walk, feel free to bring walking shoes if you want to walk from 8:45 - 10:00

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

COMMUNITY

Standing with our Immigrant Students & Families in the Truckee Tahoe Area we rely upon the Family Resource Center of Truckee to have the most relevant immigration information: FRC Immigration Info Link Great news!! Charlotte Carpenter & Stephanie Chan have joined me in our support of United for Action and will be helping us connect with the Family Resource Centers to learn more about how we can support our immigrant neighbors. Stay tuned for more information!!

Updates from our Bishop & others in our Faith Community.  September 20th California-Nevada Newsletter Link from Bishop on Standing with Immigrant Children Faith leaders statement on family seperation ~ June 6 2018 Clergy, Laity file charges against Sessions SOJO UMC Clergy and Laity National Immigration Law Center Petition Link

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