The most recent sermon from pastors at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church. MVPC Audio Sermon Series Pastor Dan Holland & Guest Preachers Palm Sunday Service ~ April 13, 2025 Unknown Track - Unknown Artist 00:00 / 00:00 You are invited to join live Worship online on Zoom. Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Meeting Room 1: ID 360 424 7675 PASSCODE: MVPC PHONE CODE: 488652 360-424-7675 mvpc@mountvernonpres.org Sermons

Upcoming events at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, worship time, links to sermons, newsletter, calendar, contact information. Worship 10:30 am Everyone is Welcome! J oin In Person at 1511 East Broadway or Online at www.zoom.us/j and enter Meeting ID: 360 424 7675 Passcode: MVPC Learn More Grow New Member Class April 16, 23, 30... MOPs Garage Sale Apr 28 & 29 Peacemaking Classes Apr 18, 25, May 6 We are all growing in our faith. We encourage you to attend worship AND to get involved in an additional program or ministry that will help you to continue to grow on your faith journey, whether that's a bible study, a prayer group, a small group or one of the programs offered specifically for children, youth, families, women, men, or seniors. Check out the Ministries Page to see how you might be able to grow at MVPC. MVPC Ministries Coming Events Continuing Tuesday Book Study 2 pm Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis Maundy Thursday Service April 17th at 7:00 pm Easter Sunday Service 10:30 am Sunday Worship and Programs Sunday Worship 10:30 am Sunday Bible Study 9:00 am in the library Nursery Program 10:00-12:00 Godly Play Kids Program during Worship Youth Group Program Noon to 1:30 pm Serve We are called to serve others in our community and the world. We encourage you to get involved serving others by joining one of the MVPC teams reaching out to those in prison, giving a hand up to families experiencing homelessness, serving meals to the hungry, working with seniors in memory care, and more! Check out the Mission and Service Page to find out how you can get involved with your time, talents, and support at MVPC. MVPC Mission and Service

What is happening in Ministry to Children, Youth and Families at MVPC. MVPC Children, Youth, and Family Ministries 2024-2025 Children, Youth, and Family Ministries Program Year Questions? Please contact Pastor Rebecca Holland, Associate Pastor of Discipleship Sunday Worship at 10:30 am for ALL AGES (plus Nursery and Godly Play Programs) Families of all ages are invited to participate in Sunday Worship at 10:30 am In Person or on Zoom. Gather where your whole family will be comfortable. Allow your youth and kids to color or draw while they listen and participate in worship. Encourage them to ask you questions, wonder, and talk about what they noticed in the worship service. It's a great time to connect and help your kids grow in their faith! We hope that families always feel welcome: -Kids and Youth are invited to use one of the Worship Activity Bags located outside of the sanctuary doors. -Younger Kids are invited to sit at the Kid's Activity Table for a "just the right size" chair and space to worship. -Families are invited to Worship in the Sanctuary or in the Fireside Room right outside the Sanctuary. -Godly Play Kid's will be invited to the Godly Play Program during the Prayers of the People on most Sundays. -The Nursery is open from 10 am to Noon every Sunday. Feel free to bring your little ones back anytime. The Nursery ~ Sundays from 10 am to Noon and Special Services and as requested by Programs and Events Infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary kids are welcome to come and play with our Nursery Team on Sunday mornings while their adults enjoy worship. Plus, there's a Summer Nursery Program during June, July, and August. Godly Play Kid's Ministry Program ~ most Sundays during worship Elementary aged kids begin in Worship with their families and then are invited part way through the service to the Godly Play Program where we share, wonder, and engage in our faith through storytelling and creative reflection. On 1st Sundays the Godly Play Kids remain in Worship with their families for the story and communion. No GP holiday weekends. Talk with Pastor Rebecca if you would like to learn more about this wonderful program for your kids and get a tour of the room. Youth Group ~ most Sundays Noon to 1 pm Youth in Middle School and High School are invited to be a part of the MVPC Youth Group that meets most Sundays after worship for a time of food, fellowship, and faith. On 1st Sundays the Youth meet at 10 am for donuts and to help to lead the Worship Service (instead of regular YG). No YG holiday weekends. Please RSVP for Youth Group with Pastor Rebecca. MomCo and KidCo Ministry to Moms and Kids 9:30 to 11:30 am 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Moms are invited to connect with other moms and mentor moms through a program of faith, food, and fellowship while their infants, toddlers, and preschoolers enjoy their own KidCo Kid's Program and play time. It's a wonderful time for everyone! Family Small Group Monthly Gatherings Families gather for a potluck and fellowship in homes or for a bring your own picnic at a park. Please let Pastor Rebecca know if you would like to be added to the Family Small Group email list to find out details about the upcoming Family Small Group! Family Special Events 2024-2025 - For Families of All Ages and Stages -Back to School Blessings - Sunday, August 25th during Worship -Kick Off Sunday and All Church Salmon BBQ - Sunday, September 8th -All Church Family Pumpkin Party - Sunday, October 27th after Worship -All Church Giving Thanks Lunch - Sunday, November 17th after Worship -Family Snow Camp Retreat at Tall Timber Camp - TBD during Christmas Break -Secret Valentine Celebration - Sunday, February 9th after Worship -All Church Family Easter Egg Decorating - Sunday, April 13th after Worship -Skagit Mom Co Garage Sale - Friday April 25th - Saturday April 26th -Weekend of Service at Tall Timber Camp - Friday, May 23rd to Monday, May 26th -Appreciation Sunday - Sunday, June 1st during Worship -Graduation (and Bibles) Sunday - Sunday, June 8th during Worship -All Ages Service Learning Week at Campbell Farm - TBD -Tall Timber Summer Camps for elementary, middle, and high school students! - TBD Questions? Contact Rebecca Holland, Associate Pastor of Discipleship.

Information about the campaign to repair and update the building envelope, completed January 2021 and the sanctuary in 2022. Newsletter 1 Newsletter 2 Newsletter 3 Newsletter 4 Newsletter 5 Newsletter 6 Newsletter 7 Newsletter 8 Campaign Celebration Held April 14, 2024 A lunch enjoyed by many celebrating the final payment on the loan for remodeling the outer shell of the building and the sanctuary including improvements to the sound and visual systems. This was accomplished in four years, two months and seven days providing a space for years to come serving people and the community. Building Repair & Sanctuary Renovations Groundbreaking for Outside 2020 New lighting 2022 Close to completion 3.9.22 ~ Case for Building Revitalization Capital Campaign ~ Capital Campaign FAQ's Fall 2019 ~ Creative Gift Planning ~Not equal gifts, but Equal Generosity ~Campaign Booklet New Cross, New siding, cleaned brick, added border for sign New roof over the choir Bright Future

The Giving Thanks Lunch is held in the fall after the stewardship campaign. Thank you to everyone who helped with the 2017 Giving Thanks Lunch & Consecration Sunday!

A mission of Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church is support of camping and retreats for youth and families in the Cascade Mountains. Tall Timber "At Tall Timber, a wilderness camp and retreat center, we understand what it feels like to be pulled in too many directions at one time — frequently feeling overwhelmed — regularly linked to a device. We believe we are made for something more, for community, to be seen, heard, loved, known. Come see what God has in store for you. Reconnect with who you were uniquely made to be — at camp. Make the choice to experience time free from screens. Here, in God’s stunning wilderness setting, you will experience meaningful connections, rest and renewal." MVPC sends elementary, middle, and high school students to camp at Tall Timber each summer, using scholarships and fundraising so that all who want to attend are able to attend. We also encourage families to attend their family summer and winter camps, support the camp through mission giving, and have a church member serving on the board. Please check out their website to find out more : www.TallTimber.org

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Counseling Center of North Puget Sound located in east wing of Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, servicing mental health care for the Skagit Valley community. Counseling Centers of North Puget Sound Mount Vernon Offices The Counseling Centers of North Puget Sound Mount Vernon Offices are housed at MVPC to allow better access to mental health care for the church and Skagit valley community. Check out their website to find out more: counseling.nps.com

Church fellowship playing golf in late summer when weather cooperates. Know Nominees Getting to Know the Nominees at MVPC 2024

Love Inc is a local mission partner of Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church that helps families get finances in control while helping them into permanent housing. Love Inc Skagit County https://www.skagitloveinc.org

Opportunities for employment when openings occur at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church in WA state. Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church Employment Opportunity We are currently in search of a Nursery Child Care Worker. -Nursery Child Care Worker Please email your cover letter and resume to personnel @ MountVernonPres.org.