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Worship This Week 
Sunday, September 4, 2022
Text: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Luke 14:25-33
13th Sunday after Pentecost
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Worship This Sunday – Counting the Cost
Now large crowds were traveling with him, and he turned and said to them, “Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not first sit down and estimate the cost, to see whether he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it will begin to ridicule him, saying, ‘This fellow began to build and was not able to finish.’
Or what king, going out to wage war against another king, will not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to oppose the one who comes against him with twenty thousand? If he cannot, then while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for the terms of peace. So therefore, none of you can become my disciple if you do not give up all your possessions. Luke 14:15-23
This week’s teaching from Jesus is difficult. Like, really difficult. Come and wrestle with it in worship with Pastor Lori!
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.”
LAST WEEK’S NOISY OFFERING
Last Sunday 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!
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
Sunday School begins again next week, 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.
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.
We are also excited to announce Youth Fellowship will begin on Wednesday, September 14th as a collaboration with the United Methodist Church (our neighbors across the street).
Youth Group will be for 6th grade and up. Meetings will take place from 6 - 7:30 pm either at the Methodist Church or here at First Presbyterian and include a meal.
-- More details to follow on both of these announcements including special invite/ reminders for potential youth participants.
COOPERATIVE YOUTH FELLOWSHIP KICK-OFF
Wednesday, September 14 at Bass Farms
6:00-7:30pm
Students Grades 6-12 and their families are invited to join us for a fun evening at Bass Farms. 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.
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!
VISITS TO AL AHRENS SUSPENDED
Anamosa Care Center is currently restricting all visitors because of positive Covid cases among residents. Please pray for Al Ahrens (and Becky, too) since visits are the highlight of his day. Consider sending Al a card: c/o Anamosa Care Center, 1209 E 3rd St, Anamosa, IA 52205
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 4
9:15am Nursery available
9:30 am Worship in the Sanctuary
Tuesday, September 6
7:00pm Community Painting Group in Community Room
Sunday, September 11
9:15am Nursery available
9:30 am Worship in the Sanctuary
**Sunday School for PreK-Grade
Tuesday, September 13
7:00pm Community Painting Group in Community Room
Wednesday, September 14
6:30pm Session Meeting in Community Room
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