A Note from Pastor Amy
Thank you to all those who attended last Sunday's congregational gathering. It was a meaningful time of honest conversation about the future of the church accompanied by good fellowship and food. Session appreciates people's insights and questions and we will be entering a time of spiritual discernment lasting several months to determine our path forward for the next several years. Session will be sending a letter to our church members soon with more information and clarity about the coming months and years. In the meantime, I encourage you to keep sharing with us and praying for God's guidance.
It is a joy to serve as pastor with such a loving, faithful congregation,
Pastor Amy
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Sunday Coffee Fellowship Before Worship at 8:45am
Please join us each Sunday at 8:45am before the worship service for fellowship in Calvin Hall, beginning this Sunday, Aug. 15th. Coffee will be served.
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Staffing Opportunities
First Presbyterian Church is seeking a part-time choir director to lead the Sanctuary Choir each week and a part-time organist/pianist to accompany the choir and play each week during the worship service. If you or someone you know is interested in the positions, please contact Rev. Amy Wiles for more information about the positions and application process. amy@1stpresby.org
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Foundation Meeting
There is a Foundation meeting scheduled for this Monday, August 23rd at
5:15 pm in Calvin Hall.
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Moving to Live Streaming Worship
Our church plans to live stream our worship services beginning mid-September. Equipment will be installed in the coming months as we prepare for this change. With that in mind, our last pre-recorded worship service aired on August 1. We will take a break for several weeks from online worship. During that time, we hope you consider attending our in-person worship service. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will be sure to send out instructions about live streaming in September. Previously recorded church services continue to be available on the Vimeo website, located here: https://vimeo.com/user93382018
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Mark Your Calendars: Bring Your Own Picnic
The next Bring Your Own Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, September 19th, immediately following the worship service, at Byrnes Park. Please join us for food and fellowship!
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Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Please join us this Tuesday, August 24th, at 9am in Calvin Hall. All are welcome! Coffee will be provided. We will be looking at the upcoming sermon text. We hope you can join us!
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Where Are the Flamingos?
It has been some time since there has been a reporting of our flamboyance of flamingos! If you know where they have run off to, please let Amber in the office know! A photo would be a welcome addition as well if available. amber@1stpresby.org or 319-233-6145. Thank you!
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Back to School Drive
In consultation with Cunningham School, our Partner in Education, one of the biggest needs for families at the beginning of school is providing appropriate, school approved clothing for their children. This year instead of a school supply drive, we will be collecting funds for student clothing at Cunningham. You may contribute to this fund by sending a check or money to the church office. Please indicate that it is for school clothing. If you have already purchased school supplies in anticipation of a school supply drive, don't worry. Bring to the church and we will contribute those also. Thank you for your generosity and your concern for the children of our community.
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United Way Equity Challenge
The United Way is sponsoring a 21-Day Equity Challenge. It is 100% free and open to anyone. You will receive weekly emails with links to recommended articles, videos, podcasts, and more. Topics include: implicit bias, childcare, mental health, housing disparities and discrimination, and generational wealth. Learn about what small steps you can take to help create a more equitable Iowa for everyone. To register go to www.unitedwaydm.org/equity-challenge-about. Or contact Jean Seeland for more information.
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Love Inc. to Resume Building Use
Love Inc. of the Cedar Valley will once again be using our building space this fall, beginning with a volunteer training session in Knox Hall on Tuesday, September 7th from 6:30-8:00pm. They will be using most of the building on Tuesday evenings from 4:00pm to 8:00pm September 14 through November 16. To find out more about this community organization and volunteer opportunities, please visit their website at http://loveinccv.org/
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Church Office Closure
The church office will be closed on Monday, September 6th, in observance of Labor Day.
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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 on September 5th, 19th, 26th, and October 3rd (World Communion Sunday) . 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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Church Prayer List
New to the Prayer List:
Debbie Miller, who is dealing with back problems
Ongoing/Continuing Prayers:
Dorothy Hummell, recovering from a fall; Marsha Muir recovering following knee replacement surgery; we continue to pray for the family of Jean Priebe as they grieve her passing; Barbara Benskin's brother, Bill Brenton, who has had a stroke; Ruth Meade broke her wrist and is dealing with eye issues; Pam Terrell, dealing with health issues at home; Dee May, recovering from a broken rib; Evelyn and Carl Boice's son Scott, who has been diagnosed with colon cancer and is recovering from surgery; Joe Fernau, son of Marie Fernau, who has been diagnosed with lymphoma; Mable, great-granddaughter of Skip and Judy Mulock and their family, struggling with health issues; Donna Beaver recovering from foot surgery; Angie (Kim Swallow's friend) who works at the Anamosa State Penitentiary; Steve Miller, ongoing health issues
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 August. If you get a chance, please join us in wishing them a very happy birthday!
August
2 Liz Poole
4 Danielle Deserano
5 Nicole Jamieson
6 Courtney Pilcher, Kira Sommerlot
7 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 Joann Lockard, 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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First Presbyterian Church | Waterloo, IA | 319-233-6145 | www.1stpresby.org
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