Loving Shepherd,
You lead and guide,
You walk alongside,
You prepare, you feed, you call,
all of your sheep,
even those of us who are lost,
those of us who stray constantly,
those of us who stay close to your comforting staff.
We are grateful for the lush green pastures of our lives,
and we pause now to offer our thanksgivings
for the goodnesses in our lives…
There are so many who walk in the shadows
of fear and suffering and despair,
and we pause now, to offer our prayers
for the broken and bleeding places in this world…
We also offer our prayers for the sheep of our own flocks,
in our families and friends,
in this our church and our community…(pause)
O Loving Shepherd,
We have all we need,
as we live in You.
Amen.
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Support the Hip Hop Literacy Program
For the last two months, the Hip Hop Literacy Program has been meeting in our church building. Dozens of children have gathered in the building to create music together and build literacy skills. Now they are ready to share their talents! You are invited to attend one (or both) of their performances!
For the Public:
Tuesday, July 20, 5:00-6:30 pm
at River Loop Amphitheater and Expo Plaza
(In Case of Inclement Weather The Performance Will Move to the Church)
A Special Performance for Our Church:
Wednesday morning, July 21, 10:00 am
in the church gym
We hope you take the time to enjoy this wonderful opportunity and support some great kids!
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Piecemakers Quilters Meeting
Piecemakers will meet on Thursday, July 29th, from 9:00am to 2:00pm. It was decided to meet on a weekday in the summer to allow those with summer activities to have their weekends free. The project will be a quilt, Cribsize-King (pattern also includes info on a table runner). The pattern is a Turning Twenty pattern called "Hope Chest Treasures". Jackie Bass will teach this class. Fabric requirements are fat quarters or a chance to raid your scrap basket. If you plan to attend this class, please email Jackie and she will see that you receive a pattern.
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Church Members Needed for Neighborhood Night Out
Tuesday, August 3rd is the national celebration of Neighborhood Night Out. We will gather at Harvest Vineyard/Impact Church on East 4th St from 5:30-7:30 for a potluck, good conversation, games for children, and a talent show. This is an excellent opportunity to meet and greet our fellow neighbors. Just bring a side dish to share, everything else will be provided.
Dust off those tap shoes, dig out the music to your favorite song, or practice some good jokes because we are having a neighborhood talent show that evening. Please contact the church office if you wish to share your talent.
We also need some help before, during, and after the event. A sign-up sheet for volunteers is in the church office.
This promises to be an evening of fun. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend!
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Irish Fest Parking Fundraiser
Irish Fest will be coming to Lincoln Park, right across from the church, the first weekend in August; August 6-8. We again plan to take advantage of our location and use our parking lot as a fundraiser. The Bell Choir, and Buildings and Grounds Committee will be the recipients of the proceeds. We need additional volunteers to help park cars and collect the fees. Each volunteer time slot will last about 2-1/2 hours. We will start Friday afternoon, then Saturday afternoon and evening, and end Sunday afternoon and evening. Someone will be in the hall on Sunday mornings to sign up volunteers. To volunteer you can also call Mary Mumm or Jackie Bass to pick your volunteer spot. The money will be spent to help with expenses for the handbell festival in summer 2022, and parking lot repair either this fall or during 2022. The Bell Choir and Building and Grounds Committee appreciates your help.
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Greens to Go Mobile Produce Stand
Locally grown produce is available through the "We Arose Co-Op" this summer and fall. If you are interested in finding out what produce is available any particular week and placing an order, please call 319-252-4622. The Co-Op offers both a pick-up option and a delivery option.
If you order by 5pm on Sundays, you may pick-up your order Tuesdays at Jubilee United Methodist Church, 1621 E. 4th St, from 3-6pm, or have it delivered to your home on Wednesdays. If you order by 5pm on Wednesdays, you may pick up at Jubilee UMC on Fridays from 3-6pm.
Produce is also available at the Saturday Urban Farmer's Market, 460 Jefferson St, from 8am to 12 noon. Veggie Vouchers, SNAP/EBT Cards, Double up Food Bucks, or cash are accepted for payment. There are flyers available for you to grab on the bulletin board by the church office.
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RAGBRAI Coming through Waterloo
If anyone would like to watch the bikers as they pass through Waterloo on Wednesday, July 28th, feel free to come out and gather at Terry and Craig Sage's farm.
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Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Please join us this Tuesday, July 20th, 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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Pastors On Leave
Our pastors will be on leave the following dates:
Pastor Amy will be on leave July 22nd through July 24th.
Pastor Amy will be on leave July 26th through July 29th.
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Office Closing Early
The church office will be closing early at 3:00pm on Tuesdays in July and August. All other office hours remain the same. Thank you for your understanding.
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North End Arts & Music Festival
The North End Cultural Center is producing and hosting two entertainment opportunities for us to enjoy this summer. Please attend if you are interested.
Gospel Celebration
July 23rd, 2021 7:00 pm
Waterloo East High School
Arts & Music Festival
July 24th, 2021
Parade starts at 10:00am
Festival starts at 12 noon
Located at Ferguson Field Park, corner of Oneida and Linden Streets
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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 August 15th, and September 5th, 19th, and 26th . 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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Card Shower for Liz Poole
Liz Poole is turning 90 on August 2nd, and the family has planned a card shower. Please send Liz a card to help her celebrate! If you need her address, feel free to contact Amber in the office at 319-233-6145, or amber@1stpresby.org.
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Celebration of Life for Kitty Ott
First Presbyterian Church is invited to a Celebration of Life for Ms. Kitty Ott, hosted by her family on Saturday, July 31st from 1pm-4pm, at the Center for the Performing Arts in Waterloo. People will gather in the Visual Arts Studio on the second floor (follow the sign to the "Kitty Ott Celebration of Life"). The room opens to a patio overlooking the river with outside access and walking paths for all those who might still want to limit their exposure in public places. It will be an informal gathering to share stories and honor Kitty's memory.
For anyone who would like to share a story of Kitty, the family would be honored to share it on the 31st. If you'd like to send a short video, please email Kitty's daughter, Emily Millar, no later than July 23rd, at emillar@msn.com. If you'd like to share a story via email, the family would appreciate receiving it no later than July 26th.
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Church Prayer List
New to the Prayer List:
Shianne, Jan and Dean Bellinger's daughter, is pregnant with baby Hudson. Hudson and Shianne have experienced a few complications towards the end of the pregnancy. We pray for a safe delivery and healthy mom and son.
Ongoing/Continuing Prayers:
Jean Priebe, at home recovering from health issues; Pam Terrell, at MercyOne Waterloo dealing with health issues; Dee May, recovering from a broken rib; Evelyn and Carl Boice's son Scott, who has been diagnosed with colon cancer and will be having surgery on Aug. 2 in Watertown, SD; 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 recovering from surgery at home
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 July. If you get a chance, please join us in wishing them a very happy birthday!
July
1 George Day
6 Elliott Whyte
9 Louis Christensen, Alicia Russell
10 David Swallow
15 Lynda Cose
16 Tony Pruis, Carmen Trepp
19 Dorothy Hummel
21 Michael Ames, Blake Robinson
22 Evelyn Boice, Mary Mumm
23 Sawyer Swenson
24 Michael Lightbody
25 Connie Leeper
27 Barbara Benskin
28 Layla Sommerlot
29 Sally Davis, Daniel Klann
30 Madison Fairbanks, Pat Stanhope
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First Presbyterian Church | Waterloo, IA | 319-233-6145 | www.1stpresby.org
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