2023 Sermons May - Introductions ~ May 7th Introductions - Pastor Dan Hollnd 00:00 / 00:00 May 14th May 14th - Rev Laura Terasaki 00:00 / 00:00 Under Grace ~ May 21st Under Grace - Pastor Dan Holland 00:00 / 00:00 To Help Us In Our Weakness ~ May 28th To Help Us In Our Weakness - Pastor Linda Stewart-Kalen 00:00 / 00:00

Button MVPC Audio Sermon Series Pastor Dan Holland & Guest Preachers To Help Us In Our Weakness ~ May 28th To Help Us In Our Weakness - Pastor Linda Stewart-Kalen 00:00 / 00:00 Under Grace ~ May 21st Under Grace - Pastor Dan Holland 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 Archived Sermons Sermons

Worship 10:30 am Everyone is Welcome! ​ Join 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 ​ ​ Shepherd's (Seniors) Ice Cream Social Thursday, June 1st at 1 pm ​ Appreciation Sunday June 4th Thank you everyone to who volunteers! ​ Graduation Sunday June 11th Celebrate Graduates! ​ Donuts for Dad's June 18th Enjoy donuts with Dad's and Dad's at Heart ​ All Church Hike Monday July 10th Contact the church for more information Shepherd's (Seniors) Ice Cream Social Thursday, August 3rd at 1 pm ​ Camper Sunday August 13th Campers will share about summer camp! ​ Back to School Blessings August 27th Bless the children, youth, teachers, and staff! ​ 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

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Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church has been serving Skagit Valley for the last 120 years from our original church site in downtown Mount Vernon to our current church site on the hill, across from the Skagit Valley Hospital. We are a growing Presbyterian Church (USA) congregation and would love to welcome you and your family! ​ ​ Mission Growing Followers of Christ Vision Know God's Love and Share it with others Priorities Deepening life of Prayer and Discernment Increasing Biblical Knowledge and Understanding Caring for one another, the church and the community Unified Mission with the Marginalized Latest MVPC Grapevine Newsletter 2022-20 23 Annual Ministry Report

MVPC Children, Youth, and Family Ministries ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2023-2024 Children, Youth, and Family Ministries Program Year ​ Questions? Please contact Pastor Rebecca Holland, Associate Pastor of Discipleship at MVPC ​ Godly Play Kid's Ministry Program on most Sundays during worship (Kicks off in September!) Elementary aged kids are invited to begin in the Worship Service before being invited during the Prayers of the People to head to the Godly Play Program where we share, wonder, and engage in our faith through storytelling and creative reflection. ​ Nursery and Play Room on Sundays from 10 am to Noon Infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary kids are welcome to come and play with our Nursery and Play Room Team on Sunday mornings while their adults enjoy worship. ​ Sunday Worship at 10:30 am (and MVPC Nursery for Infants, Toddlers, and Young Children) 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! For those of you coming to In Person Worship, the kids and youth are welcome to use one of the worship activity bags. MVPC welcomes the joyful noises of families worshiping together either in the Sanctuary or, if your family prefers, in the Fireside room where there is more room to run around with comfortable couches. ​ Youth Group on most Sundays from Noon to 1:30 pm (Kicks off in September) 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. Please RSVP with Pastor Rebecca so we have food for everyone. ​ MOPs Ministry to Moms from 9:30 to 11:30 am on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays (Kicks off in September) 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 Mops Kid's Program and play time. It's a wonderful time for everyone! ​ Family Small Group 1st and 3rd Sundays from 5 to 6:30 pm (Kicks off in September) 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 2023-2024 - For Families of All Ages and Stages -Back to School Blessings - Sunday, August 27th during Worship -Discipleship Commissioning and All Church Salmon BBQ - Sunday, September 10th -Fall Youth Retreat at Tall Timber Camp - TBD in October -All Church Family Pumpkin Party - Sunday, October 29th after Worship -All Church Giving Thanks Lunch - Sunday, November 12th after Worship -Family Snow Camp Retreat at Tall Timber Camp - TBD during Christmas Break -Secret Valentine Celebration - Sunday, February 11th after Worship -All Church Family Easter Egg Decorating - Sunday, March 24th after Worship -Skagit MOPs Ministry to Moms Garage Sale - Friday April 26th - Saturday April 27th -End of the Year Celebrations in Godly Play and Youth Group - Sunday, May 18th -Weekend of Service at Tall Timber Camp - Friday, May 24th to Monday, May 27th -Appreciation Sunday - Sunday, June 2nd during Worship -Graduation (and Bibles) Sunday - Sunday, June 9th during Worship -Tall Timber Summer Camps for elementary, middle, and high school students! - TBD ​ Questions? Contact Rebecca Holland, Associate Pastor of Discipleship.

MVPC Sunday Schedule Mount Vernon Presbyterian is following the Skagit County Health Department guidelines for in person meetings. ​ 10 am to Noon Nursery and Play Room for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kids! ​ Sunday Bible Study in the library and in Zoom Room 2 ​ Worship Service at 10:30 am MVPC Worship in the Sanctuary or in Zoom Room 1 Go to zoom.us/j and enter Meeting ID: 360 424 7675 Password: MVPC Godly Play Children's Ministry (Kicks off in September) starts in Worship ​ After Worship Fellowship in Good Shepherd Hall Youth Group in the Great Room from Noon to 1:30 (Kicks off in September) ​ ​ ​ Sermons

Sunday Morning Bible Study 9 to 10 am in the Conference room or Zoom Room 2. Join this in depth study of the bible to grow in your understanding! Everyone welcome! ​ Wednesday Bible Study 9 to 10 am in the Library or Zoom Room 1. Join this topical bible study to grow in your understanding of faith utilizing study books. Everyone welcome! ​

Staff ​ (To get in touch with any of us please send to mvpc@MountVernonPres.org Your message will be forwarded) ​ Pastor Rev. Dan Holland ​ ​ Associate Pastor of Discipleship Pastor Rebecca Holland ​ ​ Sabbatical Pastor Rev. Linda Stewart-Kalen - bio ​ ​ Director of Music Ministry Joshua VerHalen ​ ​ Ministry Facilitator/Office Coordinator Barbara Koozer ​ ​ Nursery Staff Miriam Cooksey Natalie Holland Elders Jan Eerkes ​ Becky Goodell ​ Bruce Lavers ​ Sarah Maas ​ Joe Seabott ​ Rob Hall Deacons Arlene Andersen ​ Ward Ernst ​ Rosemary Gale ​ David Lorente ​ David Reamer ​ Kitty Willis

About Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church Sundays at MVPC Online Giving MVPC Leadership Endowment Giving Zoom Numbers 2022-2023 Annual Ministry Report Latest MVPC Grapevine Newsletter Renovations Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church has been serving Skagit Valley for the last 120 years from our original church site in downtown Mount Vernon to our current church site on the hill, across from the Skagit Valley Hospital. We are a growing Presbyterian Church (USA) congregation and would love to welcome you and your family! ​ ​ Mission Gr owing Followers of Christ Vision Know God's Love and Share it with others Priorities Deepening life of Prayer and Discernment Increasing Biblical Knowledge and Understanding Caring for one another, the church and the community Unified Mission with the Marginalized Annual Ministry Report

2023 Sermons Jan - April Temptation ~ January 15th Beyond Fairness ~ March 5th Temptation - Pastor Dan Holland 00:00 / 00:00 Beyond Fairness - Pastor Dan Holland 00:00 / 00:00 Kingdom Values ~ January 22nd Kingdom Values - Pastor Dan Holland 00:00 / 00:00 The Wedding Banquet ~ March 12th The Wedding Banquet - Pastor Dan Holland 00:00 / 00:00 Hearing These Words ~ February 5th Parable of the Bridesmaids ~ March 19th Hearing These Words - Pastor Dan Holland 00:00 / 00:00 Parable of the Bridesmaids - Pastor Dan Holland 00:00 / 00:00 The Kingdom of Heaven is Like ~ February 12th The Kingdom of Heaven is Like... - Pastor Dan Holland 00:00 / 00:00 Parable of the Last Judgement ~ March 26th Parable of the Last Judgement - Pastor Dan Holland 00:00 / 00:00 Transfiguration ~ February 19th New Beginnings ~ April 9th Transfiguration - Pastor Dan Holland 00:00 / 00:00 New Beginnings - Pastor Dan Holland 00:00 / 00:00 Forgiveness & Reconciliation~ February 26th Forgiveness & Reconciliation - Pastor Dan Holland 00:00 / 00:00 On Purpose~ April 16th On Purpose - Pastor Dan Holland 00:00 / 00:00