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CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP    

ALTERNATIVE GIFT IDEA  from the Presbytery Newsletter
     When people think about disaster recovery, they think of rebuilding homes. But whole homes are not the whole story. Whole lives are!   You can be a part of helping people reclaim their lives. Money donated to the presbytery to help with flood relief has been used to assist many flood survivors.       
     Here are just a few examples:  Utilities have been turned on; Food has been distributed through gift cards; Back property taxes have been brought current; Rent has been covered (one homeless mom was 8 months pregnant at the time); Flooring was purchased for a family; Windows were purchased; Doctor's bill paid for woman who lost everything in the flood; Appliances were installed; Prescriptions were provided to a family for one month ?
     This year the Presbytery would like to challenge you to consider a gift to assist those still in need.  According to the Community Recovery Center in Cedar Rapids, there are many more families who could use your help. Instead of giving a gift certificate or unneeded sweater this year, why not consider giving a gift in a family member's name to another family in need? The Presbytery can provide a gift card to let your family member or friend know of the donation given in their honor. If interested, contact Sarah Dyck, Disaster Recovery Coordinator at sdyck@peia.org or call her at 319.354.9220

UPCOMING EVENTS

"SENIORS" HOLIDAY MEAL    

First Presbyterian Church near Ely will cook a delicious Holiday meal for the seniors of our church and community friends on Saturday, November 21st. The meal will start at 4:00 p.m.

 If you would like to attend, please call the church office at 848-4624 by Wednesday, November 18.

NOVEMBER 22, 2009 COMMUNITY WORSHIP .. 7:00 P.M.

A Thanksgiving service will be held at St. John Lutheran Church in Ely.  A joint choir from First Presbyterian, St. John Lutheran and Shueyville United Methodist will perform.   Rev. Julie Schuett will give a message entitled,  ?The Complaint Department is Closed Today.?  All are invited to worship and give thanks for our blessings!