Worship This Week 
Sunday, September 11, 2022
Text: Exodus 6:5-22, 8:6-12, 9:8-17 - Noah & the Ark
14th Sunday after Pentecost
September Birthday Blessing

Worship This Sunday – Narrative Lectionary Begins!
This Sunday begins nine months with the Narrative Lectionary. We start off with the story of Noah and the Ark--and the Rainbow, the symbol of the first covenant that God makes. So many ancient cultures tell a story of a deity deciding to destroy humankind. What makes the Hebrew people's version different, and why does it still matter?

Worship with us ONSITE or ONLINE!
Find this week’s bulletin online here

Paper copies of the bulletin will be available in the sanctuary.

Find Our Worship Online
Join us on Facebook beginning at 9:20 (to enjoy the prelude; service begins at 9:30) for a LIVE stream of the service! To find us on Facebook, search “First Presbyterian Church of Mount Vernon, Iowa.”

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
Sunday School begins this Sunday, September 11th! 
Kids participating will leave the Sanctuary following Discovery Time during the morning service.
Two classes will be offered based on grade level: PreK through 2nd, and 3rd through 6th. Teachers are Kristi Karwal Clark and Jonathan Walsh.
This year both in Worship and Sunday School, we will use the Narrative Lectionary. The Narrative Lectionary follows the story of the Bible from the Old Testament through New Testament, from Genesis to Pentecost, September through May.

COOPERATIVE YOUTH FELLOWSHIP KICK-OFF!
This Wednesday, September 14 at Bass Farms
6:00-7:30pm
Students Grades 6-12 and their families (including younger siblings) are invited to join us for a fun evening at Bass Farms. We'll begin with a hayride for kids at 6:10 followed by food (hot dog, chips, watermelon, cookies and drinks), then enjoying what Bass Farms has to offer. This event is being done cooperatively with the United Methodist Church and Seeds of Faith Lutheran. We will cover the cost of admission and a meal will be provided. Friends are invited!  Talk with Jonathan (319-360-6881 or education@firstpresmv.com) or Lori (319-431-2227, lori.wunder@firstpresmv.com) to RSVP or for more information.
The first regular meeting of youth group (Game Night!) begins Wednesday, September 21 from 7:00-8:00pm at the United Methodist Church.

CONTACTING OFFICE MANAGER/TREASURER MARIE RIECHERS
Just a friendly reminder to please contact Marie Riechers with any church business using her office email account, office@firstpresmv.com. Thank you!

THANK YOU FROM AL & BECKY AHRENS
Al and I would like to express heartfelt thanks to church members. We have
received so many cards, phone calls, visits and greatly appreciate the support
that everyone has shown us.
Hugs to all,
Al and Becky

SEPTEMBER LADIES' NIGHT OUT EVENTS
We have two offerings this month!
Thursday, September 15 "As You Like It"
Shakespeare in the Park at the Memorial Park Gazebo
7:00pm Performance with seating open at 6
BYO dinner or purchase from vendors
Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors
Wednesday, September 22
Patio Picnic at Rita Swales'
Gather at 5:30, Burgers and Brats will be ready at 6:00
Bring a dish to share; meet at the church parking lot at 5:15 to carpool
RSVP to Emily Fitzpatrick (elle_incarnate@yahoo.com)

AUGUST’S NOISY OFFERING 
On Sunday, August 21 the children collected $123.06 for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. We will let PDA decide where these funds are most needed. Thanks to everyone who supported the Noisy Offering! The September Noisy Offering will be on September 18.

PRAYERFUL HEALING SOUND BATH & YOGA NIDRA (SLEEP)    
Thursday, Sept. 22nd 4-5pm (arrive by 3:55)
FirstPresMV Community Room (Mt. Vernon)
Experience deep relaxation, surrender, Oneness, and inner peace through prayerful Singing Bowl Sound Healing and Yogic Sleep (Yoga Nidra). Begins and ends with the penetrating power of singing bowls. Yogic Sleep, a reclined meditative experience, is added. VA Hospitals and Clinics offer it to reduce stress, PTSD, insomnia, etc. Mystics use it for blissful states of Oneness rest in The Sacred.
   Bring a yoga mat (or folding reclining chair). Also a blanket while dressing in layers as your body temp will drop.  Optional: a pillow beneath knees for lower back support.
   Arrive by 3:55 to sign in, and settle in.
50% of suggested $20 donation goes to Navajo Water Project. Accepting cash, checks, or Venmo @calmwithcatherine
Prayerfully offered by Rev. Catherine Quehl-Engel

ON SITE WORSHIP & MASKING GUIDELINES 
Linn County is currently at MEDIUM Community Level as determined by the CDC. Wearing masks indoors is OPTIONAL. KN95 masks for adults, youth and children are provided by the church for anyone who would like to wear one. 

CHURCH CALENDAR
Sunday, September 11
  9:15am Nursery available
  9:30am Worship in the Sanctuary
  **Sunday School for PreK-Grade during worship
   10:30am Coffee Hour in the Social Hall

Tuesday, September 13
  7:00pm Community Painting Group in Community Room

Wednesday, September 14
  6:00pm Youth Group Kick Off at Bass Farms