Life @ MVUMC

 

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!

 

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.

 

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 Responsiblities

     -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 Resonsibilities

     -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.

 

Usher Responsiblities

 

Click to read another note and update from Doralyn Bigelow regarding youth vocal/bell opportunities and planned performances.

 

 

Welcome to a new season of ringing God's praise!  Are you interested in a new way to participate in fellowship and worship?  Join the bells!  There is potential for a new group to start if we have 6 interested ringers.  From old traditional tunes to new compositions and Praise music, we have much to choose from!  Contact the church office or Kristi Keast if you'd like to give bells a swing.

 

Willing substitute ringers are always welcome, too.  Perhaps you have retired from ringing or took time off to raise children.  Maybe you're new to bells but want to test the waters first.  If this sounds like you, let Kristi know that you'd like to me on our substitute list.  Returning ringers--  As of press time we have investigated moving bell rehearsal for the main choir.  Suggested rehearsal times are Tuesdays 6 - 7 pm or Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm.  If you have not replied to the email inquiry, please email or call Kristi at your earliest convenience.  We will begin rehearsals the week of August 30th regardless of the night selected.

 

Kristi Keast, Adult Bell Director

 

 

On April 6th, our church provided lunch for 120 - 150 homeless people in Cedar Rapids.  Mission of Hope (MOH) provides a variety of services for the homeless in Cedar Rapids, including: 

     -Lunch for 120 - 150 people Tuesday thru Friday 11:00 - 11:30am.  The lunch is always nutritious, hearty and warm, including a main dish, two sides and a dessert.

     -Coffee and breakfast in the morning.

     -Food pantry where clients can get food once every two weeks.

     -Clothing closet.

     -A separate shelter that houses 11 - 12 people who pay $3/day to stay.

 

Due to the amazing experience had by those involved, we have chosen to repeat this event on September 30, 2010.  We will soon be asking for donations of the items below. 

     -People to donate food or make cash donations to purchase food

     -People willing to prepare the food here (MVUMC)

     -People willing to transport and serve the food on Septermber 30th.

 

If this sounds like something  you would like to be a part of,  please let us know right away.  We are only able to bring a limited number of people to serve at Mission of Hope.  Contact the church office (319) 895-6286 or Sue Owen-Anton (319) 895-2345.

 

Get ready for a "High Seas Expedition"!  This year's Vacation Bible School program will take place July 18th - July 22.  Experience new friends, amazing crafts, tasty treats, mind-blowing Bible adventures, "ship rec" games and incredible music!  Pre-registration is required (view PDF here) and forms must be received by July 5th.  More information is available on the PDF above.

 

 

Please note that summer hours begin May 30th.  The following change in service times will take place:

There are no Sunday School classes during this time.  Regular hours and Sunday School will resume after Labor Day.

 

 

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.

 

 

This new program was created to expand our meal and outreach ministry.  The name "Salt and Light" is based on the Bible verses Matthew 5:13-16, which read, "You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored?" and "You are the light of the world.  A city built on a hill cannot be hid.  No one after lighting a lamp puts it under a bushel basket, but on the lamp stand and gives light to all in the house.  In the same way, let your light shine before others so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven."

 

Salt and Light meal outreach is available to both church members and non-members.  If you wold like to become part of the outreach ministry, you can help us in two ways:

-  Make and/or deliver meals

-  If you know of someone who would benefit from our Salt and Light ministry, call us! 

Join us in our efforts of becoming the Salt and Light in the lives of those in need.  For more information, call the church office (319) 895-6286 or Chris Davis at (319) 895-6412 or email here.