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It's almost time...

4/13/2022

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Don't forget to come meet the Easter bunny and pick up some treats this Saturday at 1:00 PM!
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Spring Shenanigans

2/6/2022

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Despite the fluctuating temperatures, spring is on its way again. As we wait, we begin preparations for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt. This year's hunt will take place on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 1:00 PM. Children ages 0 - 12 are welcome to participate. Remember to arrive early as the eggs are gone by 1:05. 
In the meantime, our Sunday school classes are in full swing with various lessons being taught for children of all ages. We welcome any and all who would like to check out our program and, while you may be a guest the first week, you will be considered one of the group by the second. Classes start at 9:30 for children ages 3 - Middle School and end at 10:45. 
We look forward to seeing all of you and cannot wait to greet each of you personally. 

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Come One, Come All...

10/3/2021

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Coffee Hour is resuming! Our first Coffee Hour for 2021 will be Sunday, October 10 immediately following service in the basement Fellowship Room. Come on in and join us for Sunday service beginning at 11, followed by a hot cup of coffee and some sweet treats. We can't wait to see you!
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Updates and Reminders

9/11/2021

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Tomorrow marks the beginning of another wonderful year of Sunday school. We are so excited to be able to see our youth participating in tomorrow's service through Camp Wyoming reports and third grade Bible presentations. 
However, there has been a few changes since our last post. As mentioned previously, our times are different than initially anticipated in order for us to assist a sister church in transition. Additionally, coffee hour plans have been put on hold due to the rising COVID resurgence concerns. Our session committee meets on the 21st and will be discussing and deciding upon a plan best suited for our congregation. 
Listed below is a reminder of our upcoming times and events. In the meantime, we can't wait to see you all!

Sunday, September 12, 2021
     Rally Sunday Breakfast 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
          Open to all who attend Sunday school and their families
     Sunday School Classes 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
     Sunday Service 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
          Camp Wyoming Reports
          3rd Grade Bible Presentations

Tuesday, September 21, 2021
     Committee Meetings 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
          Deacons, Christian Education, Trustees, Session

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God Has A Plan...

8/30/2021

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Earlier this month we described upcoming changes to our service and Sunday school times to best serve our congregation. On Sunday, August 29th, we were presented with the opportunity to support a fellow church in need by sharing a pastor for the next few months. In order to make this new plan function, we adjusted our original plans from a September time change to an August carry-over.
We are blessed to have the resources and ability to help others. Please see the chart below for a detailed description of our new plan going forth. In the meantime, we can't wait to see you all in September and hope you have a wonderful week!
Date
September 5

​September 12
Event
Sunday Church Services
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1st Day of Sunday School
  • Rally Sunday Breakfast
Sunday Church Services
  • 3rd Grade Bible Presentations
  • Camp Wyoming Reports
​Coffee Hour
Times
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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9:30 AM to 10:45 AM

​11:00 AM to 12:00 PM




12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
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September Schedules and Beyond

8/7/2021

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As we prepare for the new Sunday school season, changes are being made.
  • Youth Sunday school classes will resume on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 9:00 AM and will dismiss at 10:15 AM.
    • All youth age groups will begin in the basement for snacks, fellowship, and opening activities before separating into their own classrooms.
  • Adult Sunday school classes will meet from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM in the Library.
To accommodate our entire congregation, service times will also be altered. 
  • Sunday services will meet from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Sanctuary through the month of August.
  • On Sunday, September 5, 2021, Sunday services will meet from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
  • Coffee Hour will resume on Sunday, September 12, 2021 in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 11:30 AM.
​We look forward to beginning a new Sunday school season with our Rally Sunday breakfast of donuts, juice, and milk at 9:00 AM on September 12th, followed by a special Sunday service where our 3rd graders will be receiving their Bibles and our Camp Wyoming kids will be sharing some of their fun experiences at 10:30 AM. We hope you are able to join us for all of the fun and can't wait to see everyone! 
(If  you would like to be added to our Sunday school mailing list, please leave us a message at 641-484-3522 or send us an email at presbytoledo@mediacombb.net with your name, contact information, and age(s) of your child(ren)). 

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The Return to Before

5/26/2021

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The past year and a half has been one of changes, challenges, difficulties, sorrow, and uncertainty. Yet through it all we have seen moments of joy, triumph, and hope. Now the time has come where medical intervention, treatment, and vaccines have gained a strong foothold and safety precautions are being eased. In response to the recent changes in society, we at the First Presbyterian Church of Toledo have altered our precautions to accommodate the newly available information while still serving our congregation in the best way we know how.

Beginning on Sunday, May 30, 2021, we will no longer be requiring face masks for attendees. Anyone who would feel more comfortable wearing a mask is more than welcome to continue doing so. Additionally, we will still be offering face masks and hand sanitizer at the main entrance for those who wish to use either product.

In turn, we will no longer be limiting seating within the Sanctuary. All attendees are free to sit wherever they feel most comfortable. If you arrive and would like more distance between yourself and other attendees than is available, the Library, located off the east side of the Sanctuary, is always open for additional seating. 

At this time, we will continue to have the offering plate near the entrance of the church and available both before and after service rather than pass the plate. Communion will also continue to be served in individual servings on the communion table instead of being served by the Elders.

Sunday services will still be available using the phone service through the month of August. If you would like to know how to listen to services using our phone system, please contact us for the necessary information. 

If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us via phone or email. While we do not have set office hours, all inquiries will be answered as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing all of you at Sunday services which begin at 11:00 AM in the Sanctuary!

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End of the (School) Year Happenings

5/16/2021

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Today marked the end of another successful, if not quite normal, Sunday school year. We were blessed with the ability to meet in service and fellowship in a beautiful worship filled with laughter, singing, and communion with one another and God. Our talented Sunday school children performed a series of songs and took an active role in retelling the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000. We are so thankful for the dedication of our children and families as we share and learn the word of God together. 
​As we look ahead, we will be taking a special 5th Sunday offering in May that will benefit our youth Summer Camp Scholarship Fund. This year we are pleased to share that 12 of our students are able to attend and participate in Summer Camp. We are so proud of our students who were moved to share their excitement about camp with their friends. In fact, we have learned that another child from the community will be attending the same camp due to our own students sharing their joyous anticipation for another great summer camp experience. Way to go, kids!
Assuming that we will be able to resume Sunday school as scheduled this fall, we will see you all in class in September. Families, please be on the look-out for mailed information in late July or during the month of August. If you or your children would like to join us for Sunday school in the fall, please contact us via phone or email with your contact information as well as the names and ages of your children. In the meantime, we look forward to seeing you all at Sunday morning services at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary!
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Easter Plans

2/18/2021

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Lent is in full swing and we have begun planning our Annual Easter Egg Hunt. As many of you may remember, COVID forced us to cancel last year's event. However this year, we are planning on hosting our Annual Easter Egg Hunt once again with the addition of mask wearing by all attendees.
This year's hunt will take place on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 1:00 PM for all children ages 2 - 12 on the Tama County Courthouse North Lawn. Please remember to arrive early!
Additionally, we are tentatively planning to hold a Maundy Thursday service on  Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM. As with all of our services, mask wearing will be required. 
In the meantime, we look forward to seeing you each Sunday at 9:30 AM for Sunday school and at 11:00 AM for church services. Have a happy Easter!
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Springing Ahead

2/5/2021

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Despite reports from Punxsutawney Phil, the First Presbyterian Church is moving toward spring with a few changes. 
In order to best serve our entire congregation, we will be moving church services to 11:00 AM on Sunday mornings beginning on Sunday, February 21, 2021. As such, the Sunday school classes will be adjusting their times as well. The youth Sunday school classes will meet from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM beginning on Sunday, February 21, 2021. The adult Sunday school class will meet from 9:30 to 10:30 beginning on Sunday, February 21, 2021.
In the meantime, we hope you are all staying warm and safe and can't wait to see you!
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