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John 10:22-30
Jesus Is Rejected by the Jews
At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered, “I have told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name testify to me; but you do not believe, because you do not belong to my sheep. My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand. What my Father has given me is greater than all else, and no one can snatch it out of the Father’s hand. The Father and I are one.”
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Reminder: Worship Service Time Change
Throughout the summer, the Worship Service will be starting at 11:00 am. This will be the starting time for services as we share Pastors with the other Cedar Valley Presbyterian Churches. Adult Forum Coffee Hour will begin at 10:00 am during this period of change.
Thank you for your understanding and accommodations as we adjust the schedule for the summer.
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One Great Hour of Sharing
Thanks to the generosity of this congregation, $2,458.00 was raised for the One Great Hour of Sharing offering.
This offering provides relief from natural disasters, food for the hungry, and support for the poor and oppressed.
Your gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing allow for an immediate response from Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) when emergencies first occur, often responding to crises that never make it into the news.
To stay informed about the work Presbyterians are doing in and around Ukraine, visit pcusa.org/pda/ukraine. To learn more about One Great Hour of Sharing and the vital ministries it supports, visit pcusa.org/oghs.
In this season of Easter, pray for our siblings in Ukraine. Pray for peace. And pray that all of us will remember that we are the Church, together
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First Church Book Club
Please join the book club on Thursday, May 12th. The club is currently reading "The Night Watchman" by Louise Erdirch, to be discussed at this meeting. We will be meeting at The Market at Jorgenson Plaza at the Western Home South Campus, 5307 Caraway Lane in Cedar Falls, at 9:30am. Counter service starts at 10:00 am. Coffee or other beverages will be available and muffins and sweet rolls.
If you are interested in joining, please reach out to Mary Kabel for more information!
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Piecemaker Quilters Meeting
Piecemaker Quilters will be meeting on Saturday, May 21, from 9am – 2pm, in Fellowship Hall. The pattern will be: Card Trick. We will be making placemats using this pattern, but you can adapt it make a table runner, quilt, etc. A potluck lunch of “salads and sweets” will be held at noon. Show and tell to follow. For information about the day or the pattern, contact Jackie Bass at 319-232-4184.
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CPR/AED Recertification
If you currently have CPR/AED certification, please let Marsha Platt or Amber in the office know as soon as possible as we are updating our list and posting new signs in strategic places throughout the building. Thank you!
Six members of First Presbyterian Church, Dennis Bass, Jan Bellinger, Gary Catterson, Nancy Catterson, Mary Mumm, and Terry Sage, recently had their CPR/AED certifications renewed for the next two years. Thank you!
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Mission and Outreach News
The Mission and Outreach Team wishes to thank all of you for allowing First Presbyterian Church to be instrumental in making our community and world a better place. You are indeed feeding the hungry, clothing the needy, and providing solace for those in need. Recently the Mission team has allocated $1000 to the Hospitality House for a new warming shelter for the homeless. The Mission team has also contributed to the Presbyterian disaster fund for relief in Ukraine. We continue to support our Partner in Education, Cunningham School.
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Presbyterian Women Birthday Offering
Dear Rebekah Circle and Associate Members,
This year the Presbyterian Women's Birthday Offering celebrates a century of generous giving. Over the last 100 years, grants funded by PW have improved the lives of women and children in the United States and around the world. In 1922, funds were donated to Miss Dowd's School for Girls in Kochi, Japan. Throughout the decades, the Birthday Offering has continued to provide a message of hope to countless people.
Please give as you have been blessed and as led by the Holy Spirit. You may bring your offering to the Rebekah Circle meeting on Wed, May 18, or send it to the church office attention: PW. Checks are payable to PWC.
Please click HERE to read a full letter about this offering.
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The Ritual of Friendship Sign-In
At the end of each pew is a black binder with "The Ritual of Friendship" forms in them. If you are comfortable, please add your name and information so that we can once again celebrate our friends who attend service together!
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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, May 10th, at 9am in Calvin Hall. All are welcome! Coffee will be provided. We hope you can join us!
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Upcoming Church Meetings
Mon May 09: Stewardship and Finance 12 noon church office
Tue May 10: Deacons 3:30 pm
Tue May 17: Session 6:00 pm
*All meetings held in Calvin Hall unless otherwise noted*
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LIVE STREAMING WORSHIP Now Available!
We are now live streaming our Worship Services EVERY Sunday! The stream will start at 10:00 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 10:00 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 May 29, Jun 19 (Father's Day), and Jun 26. 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
Ongoing/Continuing Prayers:
Joe Fernau, son of Marie Fernau, will be having a bone marrow transplant in the next few week; Don Broadston's friend, Jean Singer, struggling with lung health problems, Ed Halvorson, recovering at home from gall bladder surgery; Lorraine Baker, recovering from heart surgery; Pat Narey, Kari O. Narey's husband, recovering at home from a bone infection in his foot; 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; Pat Koenig, dealing with back pain; 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 May. If you get a chance, please join us in wishing them a very happy birthday!
May
04 Deidre Shea
08 Randy Lippert, Kevin McClain, Brody Powell
11 Kathleen Jaeger
12 Corey Wheelock
14 Jana Fairbanks
19 Dee May
20 Mary Dutton, Ed Jessen
23 Caleb Mananga, Alannah Rozeboom
25 Zahala Quirk, Sybil Whyte
28 Deborah McQuilkin, Helena Managa
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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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