August 18th, 2022

Pastor Connection

Luke 13:10-17


Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And just then there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled her for eighteen years. She was bent over and was quite unable to stand up straight. When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, "Woman, you are set free from your ailment." When he laid his hands on her, immediately she stood up straight and began praising God. 


But the leader of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had cured on the sabbath, kept saying to the crowd, "There are six days on which work ought to be done; come on those days and be cured, and not on the sabbath day." But the Lord answered him and said, "You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger, and lead it away to give it water? And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen long years, be set free from this bondage on the sabbath day?" 


When he said this, all his opponents were put to shame; and the entire crowd was rejoicing at all the wonderful things that he was doing.


Upcoming Guest Pastors and Service Time Change


On this Sunday, August 21, Rev. Julie Erkel-Hagee, pastor at First Presbyterian in Cedar Falls is not only preaching but she is bringing her entire congregation to worship with us. That will be a great service. 


On August 28, we will have the pleasure of hearing Rev. Christine Kaplunas preach. Watch for next week’s Pastor Connection to read about plans for September. 


Please note that we will continue to worship at 11 a.m. in August, but will return to our traditional 10 a.m. time frame in September.

September Information


Be prepared to set your alarms - no more snoozing in on Sunday mornings! We will be worshiping at 10 a.m. beginning September 4th.


We have a great worship service planned for September 4th. Linda Wiles will lead us in a hymn sing. Be prepared to request your favorite hymn and please sit towards the front so we truly have a community hymn sing.


On September 11th we will welcome Rev. Kent Leydens to our pulpit. Rev. Leydens is a Presbyterian minister who is currently the chaplain for MercyOne.


Rev. David Feltman will be in the pulpit on September 18th. We look forward to and are grateful for Rev. Feltman's ministry with us from September to May.

Sunday Supper Update


We are convening a meeting to discuss Sunday Supper. Representatives from the metro Presbyterian churches are invited to attend. We are meeting Wednesday, August 24th at 5 pm in Calvin Hall. Many people in our congregations have expressed an interest and a need to restart this mission. Please plan to attend if you are interested!

Antique Quilts: Stories


The quilt hanging in the hallway this month was made by Jennie Mariah Clark Easterbrook, Nancy Valentine’s great-grandmother.  It was given to Nancy’s father as a wedding gift on August 7, 1949.


This quilt is hand sewn, hand quilted, and finished with bias binding in the Double Irish Chain pattern.  This pattern first appeared by that name in 1926.

The quilt has been well loved and well used.  This quilt was made to be used and it was used on her parent’s bed every day.  Nancy remembers taking naps with her sister on this quilt when it was on her parent’s bed.  She didn’t get much sleep because she spent her time looking for her favorite square, a square that shows several clowns dressed in pink beating drums.  After that, she would look for matching squares.  She found very few.


Nancy’s great-grandmother was born August 29, 1874, in Huron, Ohio and died on June 4, 1960, in Elyria, Ohio.  Her twin sister, Jessie Bethiah Clark, died exactly three years earlier in 1957.  Interesting note: June 4 is Nancy’s birthday.

NAMI Peer-to-Peer Education Program


Free Mental Health Education Program, Thursdays, Sep. 22 - Nov 10, from 6-8 pm. Held at First Congregational Church, 608 W. 4th St. Waterloo.

The deadline to register is Thu., Sep. 8th.


  • A scripted class created by the national office and offered around the country
  • A weekly eight-session recovery-focused course for adults with mental health conditions
  • A class that helps people in a confidential and safe environment
  • A program led by trained and certified peers with mental health conditions
  • A great resource for information on mental health and recovery
  • A course that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope
  • A class that builds on the strength and resilience of participants


To register or for further questions, please contact Leslie Cohn at 319-235-5263, or namibh@qwestoffice.net

Register to Vote


Have you moved? Do you know someone who has? Would you like to register to vote? There are voter registration forms on the counter in the office, or you can click HERE to access a digital copy. Please take and fill out. Then send to this address:


Black Hawk County Courthouse

Courthouse Room 210

316 E. 5th St.

Waterloo, IA 50703

Directory Information Update


Amber will be preparing an updated directory soon. If you have any changes that need to be made, such as address, phone number, or email, please email amber@1stpresby.org or call the church office at 319-233-6145.

Updated Church Directory


An updated church directory is now available! There are printed copies available in the church office. Updated April 2022. If you need one mailed, please reach out to Amber in the church office, 319-233-6145, or email amber@1stpresby.org.

Tuesday Morning Bible Study


Please join us this Tuesday, August 23rd, at 9am AT Dan Davis' home, 715 Central Ave. Apt. 108, Evansdale. All are welcome! Coffee will be provided. We hope you can join us!

LIVE STREAMING WORSHIP Now Available!


We are now live streaming our Worship Services EVERY Sunday! The stream will start at 11:00 am on Sundays, and you can view it live on our YouTube channel wherever you have internet access!


If you are unable to watch the service live, the video will be recorded and you can watch at any time by clicking on the video on the YouTube page. The link is (Click Here) bit.ly/1stpresby


You can also find the link to the YouTube page on the church website.


Click HERE for the bulletin.


We look forward to worshiping with you every week!


PLEASE NOTE: We will continue to meet IN PERSON at the church every week on Sunday at 11:00 am.

Church Office Closed


The church office will be closed Monday, August 22, 2022. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday.


Thank you for your understanding.

Pulpit Flower Volunteers Needed


We are once again accepting donations of flower arrangements for our Sunday Services. We currently have openings all of September and beyond. If you would like to donate, please contact Amber in the office to find a date that works for you. You can call the office or email Amber directly. 319-233-6145 or amber@1stpresby.orgAlternatively, you can let Nancy Valentine know on Sundays after service and she will relay your information to Amber. Thank you!

Church Prayer List


New to the Prayer List:

Christa Moravek, Stan and Diane Ernster's daughter, who is having health issues


Ongoing/Continuing Prayers:

We pray for the family of Polly Sorenson, who passed away on Monday, August 8. We pray for Brian and Dianna Powell and family for the loss of Brian's father, John Podvin, on Sunday, Aug. 7th; Continued prayers for the family of Darlys Varner, who passed away at her son's home in Texas on Thursday, Aug. 4th; George Day, who has been diagnosed with pneumonia; the Fernau family thanks you for continued prayers as Joe makes progress in his recovery from a bone marrow transplant; Sue Albright is recovering at home after she had her left shoulder replaced Tuesday July 6th, with 4-6 months of rehab to follow; Dan Davis, who fell and broke his femur, followed by surgery to repair it, recovering at home as of Friday 7/29; Pat Narey, Kari O. Narey's husband, recovering at home from complications from his foot surgeries in February; Betty Wexter, dealing with health issues; Don Broadston's friend, Jean Singer, struggling with lung health problems; Richard Gajewsky, Tyler's grandfather, who was recently diagnosed with cancer; Sam Christensen, recovering from a severe fall at the Med Center in Friendship Village; Janice and Paul Graham, Jennifer Lightbody's parents, who are dealing with health issues- especially Paul who recently fell and severed a vertebrae; Sara Wexter, Betty's daughter-in-law, recently diagnosed with a severe health condition; Mable, great-granddaughter of Skip and Judy Mulock and their family, struggling with health issues; Steve Miller, ongoing health issue


Add to the Prayer List

Click HERE to submit a prayer request online. Our pastors will be praying for you and sharing concerns with the congregation as requested.

Church Family Birthdays


We celebrate our members with birthdays in

August. If you get a chance, please join us in wishing them a very happy birthday!


August

02 Liz Poole

04 Danielle Deserano

05 Nicole Jamieson

06 Courtney Pilcher; Kira Sommerlot

07 Chris Bass; Betty Wexter

13 Larry Lightbody

14 Ryan McDowell

15 Marsha Platt

17 Connie Dawson

19 Craig Sage

20 Kevin Deserano; Marsha Muir

21 Bryce Bowers; Judy Lee

22 Megan Schellhorn

24 Lucas Robinson

26 Stephen Quirk

27 Kari Narey; Mallory Sage

29 Pat Narey

30 Dennis Bunger; Will Kabel; Jennifer Lightbody; Megan Wheelock




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