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First Presbyterian Church:
Loving God, Loving One Another,
and Loving Our Neighbors
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John 13:31-35
The New Commandment
When He had gone out, Jesus said, "Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in Him. If God has been glorified in Him, God will also glorify Him in Himself and will glorify Him at once. Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, 'Where I am going, you cannot come.' I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."
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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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Presbyterian Women Meeting
The PW will be meeting on Wednesday, May 18, at 9:30 am in Calvin Hall.
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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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Antique Quilts: Stories
Billie Hesse is standing beside a quilt made by her Grandmother Davis in the early 1900's. This is the Rolling Star or Rolling Stone pattern. The pattern was first printed in Cappers Weekly in 1927. Another of Grandmother Davis' quilts, made in the Grandmother's Flower Garden pattern, hung in the church hallway during March.
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Hy-Vee Receipts for Next School Year
Hy-Vee receipts are still being accepted at the church office. They will be delivered to Cunningham School, our Partner in Education, for the next school year. The school receives $1.00 for every $250.00 in receipts, plus the top three schools receive a bonus gift.
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CPR/AED Recertification
If you currently have CPR/AED certification, please let 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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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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Mark Your Calendars: Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack
Mobile Pack Event at Westminster Presbyterian. October 17-19, 2022. More information to come in the following months.
FMSC offers volunteers a one-of-a-kind experience. You'll hand-pack rice, soy, dried vegetables, and a nutritionally complete blend of vitamins and minerals into bags which are then sealed, boxed, placed on pallets, and shipped to our incredible partners working hard to reach the neediest children around the world.
Through volunteering with FMSC, you'll get the chance to impact hundreds of kids in just two hours per packing shift. You'll experience what it's like to make a tangible difference today.
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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 17th, 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
Tue May 17: Session 6:00 pm
*All meetings held in Calvin Hall unless otherwise noted*
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Live Streaming Sunday May 8
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Worship Service on Sun. May 8 was not live streamed or recorded on the YouTube channel. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
We do need a back-up team to be trained to facilitate live streaming in the event that Amber or Gary cannot be present. If this interests you, please contact the office. All volunteers welcome. You must be able to climb the stairs to the balcony. Gary and Amber can sit with you on a Sunday and give you a chance to observe before a commitment to training.
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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 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
With Our Sympathies:
Friend of the Church, Patricia Koenig, passed away Tue. May 3. We pray for peace for her daughter Donna Balk and family.
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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