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Worship This Week – All Saints' Observance
 Sunday, October 31, 2021
Text: John 11:32-44, Hebrews
All Saints’ Day
Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
All Saints’ Observance
For all the saints who from their labors rest…
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
~Hebrews 12:1-2 (NRSV)
One of the most difficult things about the nearly two years of the pandemic has been the deaths of loved ones. COVID complicated our ability to be with them at the end of their lives and how and when we held public rituals of mourning and celebration.
Our congregation will have an observance of All Saints' Day in worship this Sunday, October 31, including a reading of names of those who have died in the past (approximately) two years and a slideshow of "that great cloud of witnesses."
You are invited to share the names of family members and close friends to be included in this remembrance. Please click on the link below and answer the question. Also, please email a photo to Julia Andrews (music@firstpresmv.com) to be used in the slideshow. Thank you for helping us make this All Saints' observance memorable and meaningful!
https://forms.gle/P6XcQ1MFGGrJ4aE79
If you have any questions, be in touch with Pastor Lori Wunder (lori.wunder@firstpresmv.com).
Worship with us ONSITE or ONLINE!
Find this week’s bulletin online here: https://firstpresmv.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Bulletin-10-31-21.pdf
Paper copies of the bulletin will be available in the sanctuary.
Or use a QR Code to download the bulletin to your phone!
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.”
ON SITE WORSHIP – MASKING GUIDELINES
Currently, the CDC recommends that vaccinated people wear masks indoors in areas experiencing substantial or high transmission. Linn County is designated High Transmission by the CDC.
Please wear a mask during the service, even if you have been fully vaccinated. This applies to worship and other activities in the building. We will continue to watch the transmission rate carefully. At their October 13 meeting, the Session decided to restore singing throughout the worship service.
Thank you for your cooperation and caring! The live stream of the service will continue. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact a member of Session or Pastor Lori (lori.wunder@firstpresmv.com)
THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS!
MEALS ON WHEELS DELIVERY IN OCTOBER
Our congregation is responsible for Meals on Wheels delivery to our Mount Vernon neighbors in October. Thanks to everyone who signed up to deliver a meal (or two or five)! October volunteers are Susan Alexander, Elaine Bishop and Nancy Redman, Al and Becky Ahrens, Beth and Tom Simon, Lori Wunder, Mike and Lori Cranston, and Barb Bjork.
THE BLIND SPOT JOINS PRESBYTERY BOOK STUDY
The Rev. T. Denise Anderson, Coordinator, Racial and Intercultural Justice, at Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Co-Moderator of the 222nd General Assembly (2016-18) will lead worship and an educational event at the November 18 Presbytery Meeting. In preparation for that, she is encouraging the Presbytery of East Iowa to read Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson.
The Blind Spot has decided to read Caste and discuss it together at our October and November meetings. Contact Pastor Lori (lori.wunder@firspresmv.com or 319-431-2227) if you have any questions
Join us, even if you haven’t read the book. All of us can learn from each other!
Wednesday, November 17 at 7pm via Zoom
Topic: Blind Spot Group Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting
https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/98526044167
Meeting ID: 985 2604 4167
SPOOKY HALLOWEEN FUN!
Sunday, October 31, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Halloween Trick or Treat and Organ Concert
Join us at the church for an organ concert of spooky, seasonal music in the sanctuary, and trick or treating outside by the front steps!
We’re also collecting donations for the Mustang Snack Pack Program at Washington Elementary that sends food home with children who may need it for the weekend. Needed items: Easy Mac, fruit snacks, individual bags of crackers or trail mix or popcorn or cereal, juice boxes. Monetary donations also accepted!
OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE & GIVE
*SELCC HOLIDAY GIVING PROGRAMS
Southeast Linn Community Center offers help for the holidays to people in need in our community. Whether you’d like to buy gifts for a kiddo, sponsor a food box, or volunteer, they’d love to have your help! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/zxaADhgRMxU7zGPn9
*A Benefit Concert for SELCC
Sunday, November 7 at 7:00pm
First Street Community Center
Our very own Marie Riechers & Julia Andrews, also known as Music Works Iowa, will be presenting a concert on Sunday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the First Street Community Center in Mount Vernon. A free will donation will be collected to support the important work of SELCC.
*OPERATION NEW HOPE
Aid Our Allies
Thousands of our Afghan allies fled Afghanistan with nothing but the clothes on their backs. As part of Operation New Hope, Save Our Allies and their partners are providing for our allies.
Below are items the Coalition is asking for, along with guidelines to best meet distribution and cultural requirements. The need is desperate.
- Diaper Ointment
- Diapers and pull-ups (Every Size-Partial bags/boxes accepted)
- Wet wipes
- Baby Formula
- Infant and Children’s Tylenol
- Maxi pads (ultra thin with wings or super maxi no wings-NO TAMPONS are accepted)
- Body wash (7 oz bottles are best)
- Antiperspirant (unscented)
- Toothpaste (Travel size)
- Lotion (Travel size)
- Razors
- Bar soap (4 oz-unscented)
- Laundry Detergent pods
- Towels and washrags
- Socks (all sizes, infant to adult)
- Sneakers (all sizes, infant to adult)
- Snow Boots (all sizes, infant to adult-new or great condition)
- Coats (all sizes, infant to adult-new or great condition)
- Gloves, Mittens, hats (all sizes, infant to adult)
- Blankets (throw, twin, queen size)
- Puzzles, balls, etc (new or good condition)
- Exersaucers, play mats, etc (new or good condition)
- Back packs or small tote size bags
- ***Strollers and Baby Carriers*** (new or good condition)
Together we can bring new hope! Donations can be dropped off on the porch at 415 2nd St. NW, Mount Vernon through December. Donations may also be brought to First Pres MV.
Further questions or donation pick up: Email talishazell@yahoo.com, text or call 214-930-2139
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