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Church Family Celebrations:
Our longtime organ tuner, Lanny Hochhalter, is retiring this year. We thank him for decades of skilled service. He and our new organ tuner, Richard Uskovits, will visit our Sanctuary together to tune our organ before the Easter service.
A note from the Lanny & Judy Hochhalter:
"After 42 years of full-time pipe organ work, now it is time to retire and let the next generation take over. We've maintained your pipe organ for about 41 of those years!
It is overwhelming to think of our many clients through the years that entrusted us with their very valuable instruments. Along the way there have been many who helped us get started and sustain our business, we will not forget!
I am pleased to announce that, starting in March, Richard Uskovits has agreed to be our replacement. We think you will find him very qualified! Taking over the service of our 60+ regular clients will require a bit of a learning curve as many instruments have secret hatches, hidden ladders and fussy reed pipes. We will share with him your instrument's service history, quirks, and future maintenance needs. We will accompany him for the pre-Easter tunings. We will do our best to help him get acquainted with your instrument.
It has been a great pleasure to have served First Presbyterian all these years!"
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Church Family Prayer Requests:
For the many people affected by the two major earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, the bereaved, the injured and the rescue workers.
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
“God is our refuge and strength … though the mountains shake.” - Psalm 46:1-3
The scale of the disaster facing Syria and Turkey after the Feb. 6 earthquake is becoming clearer. The 7.8-magnitude quake and its aftershocks have left more than 11,000 people dead and thousands more injured; these numbers will rise as search and rescue continues. Buildings have been reduced to rubble, and roads and bridges have been severely damaged, resulting in dangerous conditions for first responders. In some places, such as Aleppo, this destruction is compounding the damage of the now 11-year war in Syria.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is providing emergency relief and short-term recovery in the impacted areas through long-standing partners in Syria, in addition to ACT Alliance members in Syria and Turkey, all of whom are already on the ground. PDA will remain active throughout the entire recovery process, accompanying our partners in the area as they determine long-term program needs and providing financial support for building and resilience.
To read more about PC(USA)'s response or learn how you can contribute, click here.
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Chamber Music Corvallis:
Aris Quartett
Tonight (February 10th) at 7:30pm
in our Sanctuary
Expressive, dynamic, spectacular! The Aris Quartett has been at home on international stages for more than a decade. With its unmistakable sound, it has long been known as one of the world's top-ranked chamber music ensembles. Click here for more information or tickets.
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Black History Month Opportunities from PC(USA) & PW
PC(USA) Black Resistance
Online Bible Study Series
Wednesdays, Feb 1st - Mar 15th at 2pm
CLICK HERE TO JOIN ON FACEBOOK
Racial Equity Resources from PW
CLICK HERE TO VIEW
Check out PW's Prejudice vs. Racism workshop, a list of book/video resources recommended by PW’s Racial Equity Committee, an 8-day racial equity education challenge, and more.
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Free Linn Benton NAACP
Black History Month Activities
From a Keeping It 100 dialogue session via Zoom on Monday, February 14th (Meeting ID 956 5378 8953, password LBNAACP) to a community gathering at the Historic Albany Carousel on Saturday, February 25th, join the Linn Benton NAACP for several FREE community gatherings in February. (Click the image above for more details or visit LinnBentonNAACP.com)
More Black History Month Opportunities:
Albany Public Library - Kids for the Culture Saturdays throughout February: details here.
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Counseling Availability at Authentic Hope
Authentic Hope - Center for Peace and Empowerment is happy to announce that we have accepted a Masters Counseling Intern from Western Seminary who has great experience. He wants to work with individuals ages 16 and up (preferably college age or older). He has openings for 4-5 clients for short term therapy. He is prepared to help with grief, anxiety, adjustments and depression. Sessions would start in the next couple of weeks and he will offer 10-12 weeks of fee-based sessions. Please pass this on to anyone in need. They can call 541-974-8873 ext 3 and leave a message for a new appointment.
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Free AARP Tax Preparation
Call 541-602-5829 to make an appointment in Corvallis or Philomath or 541-497-7194 to make an appointment in Albany.
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Thank you from Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers (VIC)
Thank you for your gift of $250.00 in 2022. Your support allows our organization to continue its services to the elderly and disabled in our community. We also thank your volunteers who continue to give generously of their time and energy in this service. Again, your contribution is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely, Donna J. Wernz
Corresponding Secretary
Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers
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Bottle Drop Blue Bags
We are grateful to all those who donate their Bottle Drop proceeds to the church by using the blue bags. Please contact the office for blue bag pick up or drop off. Bags are now also available in the church office.
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Recorded Services & Livestreams
Our Worship services are streamed on and recorded to our Vimeo page and YouTube channel each week. Our Vimeo feed can also be viewed on our website and Facebook page.
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Pastoral Care & Prayer Requests
If you would like to share a request with our prayer chain, please email prayers@1stpres.org.
We ask that you not submit a request for someone else, unless they have given you permission to share their concern publicly.
If you, or someone you know, need some support during this time, please let our pastor know. We are happy to be available. Private requests, meant for the pastors only, can be directed to:
pastors@1stpres.org or 541-753-2228 ext. 117
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COVID policy from Session: Masks & Vaccines
We allow for the optional wearing of masks and an honor system for vaccines. We are a church that values science, community, belonging and welcome. We encourage you to continue making decisions that help you feel safe, while balancing our human need for connection.
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