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Psalm 8
Divine Majesty and Human Dignity
O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is Your name in all the Earth!
You have set Your glory above the heavens.
Out of the mouth of babes and infants You have founded a bulwark because of Your foes, to silence the enemy and the avenger.
When I look at Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars that You have established; what are human beings that You are mindful of them, mortals that You care for them?
Yet You have made them a little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and honor.
You have given them dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under their feet, all sheep and oxen, and also the beasts of the field, the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, whatever passes along the paths of the seas.
O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is Your name in all the Earth!
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Pentecost Special Offering
The Pentecost Offering unites us in a church-wide effort to support young people and inspire them to share their faith, ideas, and unique gifts with the church and the world.
We will continue accepting offerings through Sunday, June 19. All offerings must be received in the church office by Monday, June 20. Please give as your heart leads. 40% of the Pentecost offering stays with First Church for local ministries with children at risk. You may also mail an offering to the church. Please write Pentecost on the memo line of your check.
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We are thrilled to continue our partnership helping children in our community! The Hip Hop Literacy program will be hosting their summer classes in our building again this year. 20-30 children will gather in our space Monday through Thursday from 9:00-1:00, starting June 13th and running through July 21st.
Hip Hop Literacy serves children 8-17 a nutritious breakfast and lunch, and provides transportation to and from our building. They meet in Fellowship Hall and the Gym and mentors guide them in using music to write their own songs, encouraging reading, writing, cultural, and musical literacy. Upstairs in the old Presbytery offices they are able to record these songs! Throughout the program music videos are produced, building children's confidence in themselves and their accomplishments.
Overseeing the program is Dr. Shuaib Meacham, UNI Associate Professor of Literacy Education. To read a bit about Dr. Meacham, click HERE.
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Salvation Army Urgently Seeks Volunteers for Expanded Noon Lunch Program
This summer, the Salvation Army will expand their free, nutritious Noon Lunch Program to FIVE days a week! With food stamps returning to pre-pandemic amounts, high inflation, and children being out of school for the summer, many families are experiencing a critical need for food assistance. Being hungry is no way to spend a childhood, yet so many Cedar Valley youth rely on school as their main source for food. We hope by expanding the Noon Lunch Program to five days a week (June 13 - September 2) we can help fight hunger for all, but volunteers are necessary if we wish to make this hope a reality!
Limited number of volunteer spots are available each day. We ask that you email or call ahead to schedule your volunteer shift(s). For additional information, or to sign up, please contact Katie Harn at 319-235-9358 or katie.harn@usc.salvationarmy.org.
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Hymn Sing!
Do you have any favorite hymns that you haven't sung in a while? Rev. Dave and Sue Feltman will be hosting a hymn sing at their home on Sunday, June 26, at 6:30 pm. It will be outside (and mostly in the shade). Rain date will be Sunday, July 3, same time. The Feltman home is 9206 Hess Road, Waterloo.
We will be using the Presbyterian Hymnal "Glory to God". Please bring yours or perhaps borrow one from your church. We will have a few extras for those without access to it. The format is simple. Call out a hymn that you would like to sing, and we'll all sing it!
Please bring your own lawn chair, your choice of bug spray just in case, and perhaps a small plate of cookies to share. We will have water available.
So that we may adequately prepare, let us know either by email or text if you will be going. We look forward to seeing you and singing your favorite hymns!
suefeltman76@gmail.com Sue's cell: 515-570-9258 or davidafeltman@gmail.com Dave's cell: 319-231-3570
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A Journey Through Parkinson's Disease
June 15, 22, & 29 at 4:00 pm. Located at the Black Hawk County Extension & Outreach, 3420 University Ave, Waterloo. This interactive program is designed to help participants:
- recognize the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease (PD)
- understand what causes PD and how treatments work
- learn about therapeutic activities that can be done in the home
Three 45-minute sessions will be led by a trained ISU Extension and Outreach staff. Registration deadline June 10 at noon.
For more information or to register:
Jill Weber, Human Services Specialist, Food and Health
jrweber@iastate.edu, 319-234-6811
https://go.iastate.edu/NBWYHO
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Cunningham School Partners in Education
Our very own Marge Polacek attended a Waterloo Community Schools board meeting for First Church's official recognition as a Partner in Education with the Dr. Walter Cunningham School for Excellence. Thank you to our Mission Committee for reaching out and supporting our local school! From the release:
First Presbyterian Church joins current Partners in Education Community Bank and Trust, St. Tim's United Methodist Church, City of Waterloo, Waterloo Public Library, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and VGM Group.
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Celebration Ringers Heading to Handbell Festival!
Please pray for the Celebration Ringers as they travel to the Area 7 Handbell Festival in Duluth, Minnesota June 9-13. Pray for safe travels, a time of learning, fellowship, and a successful concert on Sunday, June 12.
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Farewell to Melody Turnquist-Steed
After 4 years with First Church, Melody Turnquist-Steed has resigned from her position as handbell director. Thank you Melody for your years of faithful service and helping our Celebration Ringers contribute beautiful music to our services, and sharing your gift of exceptionally playing the organ. You will be greatly missed! If you would like to send a card to Melody, please reach out to Amber in the church office.
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Church Choirs on Hiatus
After a very successful season of music, both the Sanctuary and Handbell Choirs will be taking their annual summer hiatus until the Fall. Thank you to all of our talented musicians for enriching our services with their beautiful music! Enjoy the summer break!
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Updated Church Directory
An updated church directory is now available! There are printed copies available in the church office, or click HERE to access a copy. Updated April 2022. If you need one mailed, please reach out to Amber in the church office, 319-233-6145, or amber@1stpresby.org.
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Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Please join us this Tuesday, June 14th, at 9am in Calvin Hall. All are welcome! Coffee will be provided. We hope you can join us!
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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.
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Pulpit Flower Volunteers Needed
We are once again accepting donations of flower arrangements for our Sunday Services. We currently have openings Jun 19 (Father's Day), Jun 26, and July 3, 17, 24, and 31. 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.org. Alternatively, you can let Nancy Valentine know on Sundays after service and she will relay your information to Amber. Thank you!
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Upcoming Church Meetings:
Tue June 21: Session 6:00 pm
*All meetings held in Calvin Hall unless otherwise noted*
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Staff on Leave
The office manager, Amber, will be out of the office on Wednesday and Thursday, June 22 & 23. Feel free to email Amber or call and leave her a voicemail and she will get back to you on Monday, amber@1stpresby.org. Volunteers will keep the office open those days from 10 am to 2 pm.
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Church Prayer List
Ongoing/Continuing Prayers:
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 recovering from shoulder surgery; Joe Fernau, son of Marie Fernau, will be having a bone marrow transplant in the next few weeks; 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; Gloria Frerichs, recovering from a stroke and settling in to her new home at Friendship Village; Joann Lockard, health issues; 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.
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Church Family Birthdays
We celebrate our members with birthdays in June. If you get a chance, please join us in wishing them a very happy birthday!
June
01 Travis Bowers
04 Nancy Valentine
05 Jackson Bass, Marilyn Lottich, Samuel Smith
08 Judy Anders, Sarah Christensen, Steve Cose
09 Shirley Sorensen
11 David Kabel, Doug Newhoff
16 Theresa Ames
19 Jennifer Bass, Mark Fairbanks, Paul Mead, Kim Reisinger, Colette Shull
21 Lorraine Baker
25 Olive Whyte
26 Barbara Young
30 Theresa Braby
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First Presbyterian Church 505 Franklin St | Waterloo, IA | 319-233-6145 | www.1stpresby.org
Office Hours: M-Th 9:00am to 4:00pm
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