Life @ UMCMV

Welcome to "Life @ MVUMC"... a portal to all things happening in our church and congregation. Here you will find news about groups, opportunities to participate in activities and more. Check back often, as things may change frequently!

Caring For the Community

Thanks to all of your great contributions, the United Methodist Church of Mt. Vernon was able to provide a check for $1085.94 to the Southeast Linn Food Bank to help them meet their demands this holiday season! Thank you for your generosity!

Advent Study

As we enter into the Advent season, the church invites you to participate in the church-wide Advent study, "The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem". This study was created from Adam Hamilton's book, "The Journey: A Season of Reflections" and will allow us to hear the story of Jesus' birth from a new and different perspective, with specific weekly focuses.

Sunday, November 27 - Mary of Nazareth

Sunday, December 4 - Joseph of Bethlehem

Sunday, December 11 - Mary's Visit to Elizabeth

Sunday, December 18 - From Nazareth to Bethlehem

Sunday, December 25 - The Manger

Small group discussions will take place after first service (around 9:45 am) and at 4:00 pm each Sunday. We hope you will join us for any and all sessions you are able to attend. Happy Advent Season!

Sunday School News

Click here to read an update on our Sunday School program.

Meditation Garden

Need a peaceful place to visit with the Lord, think through a situation or maybe just catch your breath during a busy day? Try spending a few minutes in the Meditation Garden. Thanks to the generosity of many, the plans made months ago are becoming a reality. Colorful petunias and periwinkles welcome visitors while the comfortable teak wood bench beckons them to linger for a few minutes. The latest addition to the garden is the sculpted metal cross mounted on the wall at the back of the garden. Some plantings are still needed behind the bench to help block noise from the street. A water feature also continues to be on the committee's wish list, as the sight and sound of moving water helps create a focal point for meditation and a feeling of serenity. As All Saints Sunday approaches, please consider making a contribution to the garden in memory or in honor of a special "saint" in your life. Donations are welcome any time, but special offering envelopes will be available on Sunday, November 6th. Please be sure to write "For Meditation Garden" in your check memo, and if the gift is in honor of or in memory of someone, include that name too. So, as the hot, humid, summer air mellows into the cool, crisp autumn breezes—take a moment to visit the Meditation Garden and admire God’s handy work. It will do your heart good! Please direct any questions or comments to Wava Schmidt via email or at (319) 455-0175. Thanks again for your interest in and continued support of this project!!

Bible Study Opportunities

Click here to learn more about various bible study classes taking place in our church. Participating in a bible study is just one fun and educational way to get involved.

Landscaping Improvement Plans

We've all seen the dramatic changes that have taken place inside our church as a result of our capital campaign. But what lies in the future for the exterior of our church? Landscaping Improvement plans are now available for viewing. These plans will finally allow our church to show the same vibrance and beauty on the outside that we have come to find inside. We're sure you'll see the vision, too...

Usher/Acolyte Opportunities

Calling all Young Disciples! We welcome any new children age 7 and older that would like to join us in the duties of Greeter, Usher or Acolyte. This is a chance for you to have fun, meet people in the church, to learn about the church and to learn about stewardship. Listed below are the responsibilities for the Young Disciples.

First Service (Praise Service) - 8:30 AM

Greeter Responsibilities

-Please arrive 20 minutes prior to the start of worship service (8:10 AM)

-Two Greeters will be located at east doors and two Greeters at the west doors (these doors are the main doors going into the narthex/church)

-Your job is to greet people as they enter, shake hands and say, "Good Morning" or "Welcome"

Usher Responsibilities

-Please arrive 20 minutes prior to the start of worship service (8:10 AM)

-Have one usher stand at each door to hand out the bulletins

Acolyte Responsibilities

-Please arrive 20 minutes prior to worship service (8:10 AM)

-Your job is to light the altar candles and extinguish candles after the service

Offertory Responsibilities

-Collect offering: station two usher in center aisle, and one of each side. Send someone to the balcony if people are seated there. Begin collecting the offering at the front, and work toward the back.

-Offering is brought to altar during presentation of offering.

Second Service (Traditional Service) - 11:00 AM

Usher Responsibilities

-Please arrive 20 minutes prior to the start of worship service (right after Sunday School)

-Have one usher stand at each door to hand out the bulletins

Acolyte Responsibilities

-Please arrive 20 minutes prior to worship service (right after Sunday School)

-Your job is to light the altar candles and extinguish candles after the service

Offertory Responsibilities

-Offering is brought to altar during presentation of offering.

If you would like to join us, please see Mrs. Susan Pisarik after the first service. She may also be reached at (319) 455-9914. Mrs. Sheryl Osborne may be seen after second service.