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Sarah Circle
Tuesday, March 14th at 10am
Porter House or via Zoom
Join us at the Porter House or on Zoom next Tuesday at 10am for Lesson 7, Sabbath - God's gift of Holy Pause.
Join us on Zoom
Meeting ID: 860 2741 8989
Passcode: 288898
Note: Please be aware of parking lot construction if you attend in person.
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Church Family Prayer Requests:
Prayers of condolence for Candace Leslie and family, on the loss of her husband, Rev. Dr. Bob Leslie, in Texas in 2022. Bob was a former pastor at First Pres. You can read his memorial page here.
Prayers of condolence for Peter Hutton, and Julie Gonzalez and family, on the death of wife and mother, Barbara Hutton, on February 5, 2023. To reach out to the family, please contact Julie through the church office.
Prayers for successful treatment and peace and comfort for Linda Gebetsberger as she navigates eye issues.
Prayers for continued healing for Emely Day and comfort for her husband, Mike Crickmer, as he manages chronic pain and disability.
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On behalf of Presbyterian Mission, please allow me to express our appreciation to you, your pastor, session and congregation for your gracious and faithful support. Your church's support changes people's lives and helps others receive a glimpse of God around the world.
(Presbyterian Mission offerings that First Pres contributed to in 2022: One Great Hour of Sharing, Pentecost Offering and Peace & Global Witness Offering)
Yours in Christ,
Rene Myers
Ministry Engagement Advisor
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Presbyterian Preschool and Childcare Center is hiring
Our Presbyterian Preschool and Childcare Center is currently seeking one full-time and two part-time teachers. Interested applicants should contact Preschool Director Derek Jordan at child@1stpres.org.
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Church Family Celebrations:
WELL DONE, Haidyn, for making the high school honor roll and BRAVO to her brother, Asa, for being awarded the role of the butler in the play production of "Annie." Congratulations also to proud parents Hillary and Mike Roethlisberger.
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Red Cross Blood Drive in DH
March 8th from 12-5pm
Visit redcrossblood.org and enter our zip code (97333) or use the QR code in the flyer to schedule an appointment to donate. There are currently 14 open time slots. Note: Masks are required. Donate at this event and get $10 Visa Prepaid Card by email + a chance to win $3K prize.
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Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance at OSU
Need some help filing your taxes? OSU students participating in VITA are offering free assistance in filing your tax return. Visit their website at beav.es/vita to learn more and make an appointment! (Click the flyer for details.)
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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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Library News
New in the Library
A Brighter Garden Poetry by Emily Dickinson, Paintings by Tasha Tudor, Collected by Karen Ackerman. A beautiful and thoughtful collection of poems and art. 811/DIC
How to check out a book or movie:
- Search the library catalog online or drop by our church library. We have a wide variety of books and movies available to borrow.
- When you are ready to return your item(s), drop by Sunday morning or during office hours, or email the office to schedule a drop-off appointment.
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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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Please contact the church office for more information about:
~ Bottle Drop blue bag pick up or drop off. Sandy Willis has generously offered to drop off empty or pick up filled blue recycling bags. Contact the office for Sandy's cell phone number, so you can text her to arrange for bags to be left by your door for pick up and drop off.
~ Presby Pod or Volunteer Queries. Want to connect with one of our Pod leaders or schedule a Zoom meeting? Hoping to volunteer with our Yard Crew? Please drop us a note.
~ Membership class. Interested in becoming a member? You are invited to contact the church office or fill out the online membership form on our website.
Staff will be onsite 9am-2pm Monday-Thursday and 9am-12pm Friday. Our office assistant can be reached remotely between 10a-4pm Monday-Thursday and 9am-12pm Friday. Please contact church@1stpres.org or call 541-753-2228 for more details or to confirm staff availability before dropping by.
Our 9th Street entrance is now open M-F from 9am-2pm. Please ring the bell for entry should you find it locked during business hours.
Email us at church@1stpres.org or call us at 541-753-2228.
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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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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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