Irvington Presbyterian Church

Worship is LIVE now. Join us online https://zoom.us/j/9970411553 or https://irvingtonpres.org/sermons/ or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/irvingtonpres After more than 13 months of lockdown, alternate living and zoom worship, we are beginning to experience changes. With more people getting vaccinated and the number fo COVID -19 cases continuing to drop, there are more opportunities for us to engage in activities if it is safe to do so. Things are also changing for our ...IPC Church family. Many of you were able to safely join us for a soft reopening on Palm Sunday at our first indoor worship service since March 2020. Then on Easter Sunday, many more were able to join us for in person worship. Many of you have mentioned that it was nice worshiping with your church family again and look forward to coming together in person as a community of faith for those who are comfortable doing so. Yes, it was a special Easter. We loved seeing your faces and hearing you sing praises to God through your masks. And thank you for observing all the guidelines. Going forward, we will offer in person worship as well options for zoom and YouTube. Registration is required each week and we ask that you sign up by Friday evening so that we can make the necessary arrangements for you to safely worship in the sanctuary. At this time we can safely accommodate 50 worshippers so the first 50 to sign up will be allowed in for the service. Please note that if you arrive after service has started, you may not be able to enter the sanctuary even though you have registered. Due to COVID health and safety guidelines, childcare and fellowship in the social hall will not be offered at this time. This decision will be revisited when the guidelines change. Additional registration details are provided on the registration form. This week's scripture is from John 20:19-31. Pastor Ed writes:" We all live inside the bubble of our world. The resurrection of Jesus Christ declares that there is more to life than our own bubble. Learn on Sunday how the Living Christ can become the Game Changer of your life." You may join in on line from wherever you are: https://zoom.us/j/9970411553 or https://irvingtonpres.org/sermons/ or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/irvingtonpres The Sunday Bulletin is attached. This week, our prayer for you is the same hope that Paul shared in his letter to the Ephesians: "May you be able to feel and really understand how long, how wide, how deep and how high God's love really is." We pray that you experience His love for you, your family and friends. We love you and pray for you everyday. Grace and Peace, Worship Ministry

Happy Easter 2021! Did you miss the service? It’s available on demand at https://irvingtonpres.org/sermons/

Easter Sunday Service 10am 4/4/2021 * Register to attend in person OR attend online We welcome you to join us and gather in person for an indoor Easter Sunday worship service as a community of faith for those who are comfortable doing so. This service is open to all ages. Approximately 50 may register to attend. Register to attend in person at http://bit.ly/registerIPCEaster2021... Worship online at Worship on zoom: https://zoom.us/j/9970411553 or the church website: https://irvingtonpres.org/sermons/ or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/irvingtonpres Additional details will be provided in the registration confirmation. For questions regarding registration, please contact the Worship Ministry or the Church Office. Please direct questions regarding worship guidelines to: Mustapha Baksh at [email protected] Maintaining the health and safety of the congregation and staff is a top priority. In an effort to adhere to health and safety guidelines, Easter Sunday service will be conducted under the following guidelines: ** The service will take place in the sanctuary, ** There will be no self-seating. Seating will be prearranged so that people living in the same household may sit together. ** The service will start promptly at 10:00 a.m. ** Prefilled communion cups with wafer and juice will be provided in the cup holder in front of you. ** The Sunday Bulletin will be on your assigned seat. ** No drinks or food are allowed in the sanctuary. ** Masks and social distancing will be required at all times. ** Please do not congregate around the table in the narthex. ** We ask that you leave the sanctuary promptly after worship so that the next church may prepare the sanctuary for their worship service. ** A self-assessment of COVID-19 symptoms the morning you plan to attend the Easter Sunday Service will be required. We ask that you remain at home if any symptoms are present, if a household member is positive for COVID-19, or if you (or a household member) have been in contact with someone with COVID-19 the last 14 days prior to April 4.The service will take place in the sanctuary,

Maundy Thursday Worship April 1 7:00pm. Join us in Worship online at: https://zoom.us/j/9970411553 or the church website: https://irvingtonpres.org/sermons/ or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/irvingtonpres

Easter is the event that split history and changed the world. As we celebrate the Easter season, we think of Jesus' sacrifice. The death of Jesus was the darkest day in history, then three days later, He rose from the dead. Jesus, risen from the dead, is the beginning and the sign of this new world and new life. During this Easter season, Jesus wants to give us new life too. This past year we experienced many dark days, but Jesus doesn't leave us there. He is the light a...nd we look forward to celebrating this new season together. On this Palm Sunday we return to in person worship in the sanctuary. If you have registered, you received a confirmation. We ask that you be seated in the sanctuary before 10:00 am. If you feel you are not ready to gather in person, please continue joining us online. Your safety remains our top priority. This indoor service is available for those ready to gather and willing to commit to the safety guidelines. In this week's scripture Mark 11:1-11, Pastor Ed shares that to welcome Jesus is to welcome Him into your life! Are there parts of your life that are off limits to Jesus? How might you honestly and consistently welcome him into your life? Worship on zoom: https://zoom.us/j/9970411553 or the church website: https://irvingtonpres.org/sermons/ or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/irvingtonpres Your Sunday Bulletin is attached. Tomorrow, Saturday we have USDA Food Boxes at the Drive Thru Pantry. If you or if you know of someone who needs a box, come to the drive thru between 9:00 - 11:00 am and pick up one. Then at 5:00 pm, join us for our continuing 40 days of prayer as we learn how to pray in a crisis: https://zoom.us/j/96499215898 On Thursday, we have Maundy Thursday Worship beginning at 7:00pm. Worship will be online at: https://zoom.us/j/9970411553 or the church website: https://irvingtonpres.org/sermons/ or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/irvingtonpres We are planning an in person Easter Sunday April 4, worship in the sanctuary. You will shortly receive an invitation to register for this service. Online worship will also be available. We look forward to worshiping with you in the sanctuary or online for Palm Sunday!. Grace and Peace, Your Worship Ministry,

"Follow Me" John 1:43-51 is the Sunday 1/17/2021 Sermon. Join us at 10am online on zoom: https://zoom.us/j/9970411553 or church website: https://irvingtonpres.o...rg/sermons/ or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/irvingtonpres After service, join us in a virtual coffee hour check-in with pastor and one another.

What is your Epiphany Star Word? an Epiphany star word is a free gift for you to contemplate on this year on what would God want you to do. don't pick your word. PM or post below with a number between 1 and 150 and we will see what God picks for you The wise men who traveled great distances to offer their gifts to the newborn Christ-child were responding to the gift first given to them. They received God’s gift, then offered their gifts to God. ... As we commemorate the arrival of the wise men and remember their offerings on Epiphany Sunday, we delight in this star word reminder that symbolizes God’s generosity in our lives. At Epiphany, we are not asked to give; we are invited to receive. It reminds us that this is always the order of things in God’s realmGod always gives first, and then we are invited to respond with our gifts and ourselves. This Epiphany Sunday represents a change in our routine of the busyness, we are offered the opportunity to be still in the presence of God and to receive God’s Print out your star word and make it a reminder everyday to be deliberate in how we act and talk and post as a follower of Christ Jesus

You are not alone. We are the family of God. Encourage one another and more!

Just as we were beginning to address the challenges in the new year, the violence and attack on our nation's capital, again remind us that our faith is in God alone - not in a person, a politician, a political party or in perceived power. Our hope is in Jesus! During these difficult times, we pray that you would lean on God's promise in Isaiah 41:10: "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold... you with My righteous hand". If you are saddened or feeling angry, dejected or frustrated by the events of this past Wednesday, January 6, understand you are not alone. Worship Ministry wants to continue to walk alongside you and will be contacting you in the days to come to see how we can help. Other than the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, very few teachings are present in all four Gospels. The baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist stands apart as one of the few passages shared among all the Gospels (Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-22, John 1:29-34), highlighting its major significance. In this week's scripture, Christ models for us the importance of baptism. Let us revisit our own baptism in the light of Mark 1:4-11. Ponder and ask these questions: Who am I as a baptized child of God? What does my baptismal identity mean to me? Join in worship on zoom: https://zoom.us/j/9970411553 or church website: https://irvingtonpres.org/sermons/ or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/irvingtonpres . The Sunday Bulletin is attached. IPC's Annual CONGREGATIONAL Meeting will be held via Zoom on January 24, following the worship service. The link to join the meeting will be in next week's eNews. It will also be posted on the church website. We pray you know how much you mean to us. Grace and Peace, Your Worship Ministry

This past year was one that we never before experienced. We experienced a global pandemic; a historic presidential election; protests for racial justice and equality; wildfires and hurricanes. Yes, these all unfolded before us in 2020. Sadly, it was also a year of loss. We all lost family and friends, heroes and legends. We grieved not worshiping in the sanctuary. In spite of all these occurrences, we grew in faith. We found new ways to look at age-old problems, long... unexamined. New ways of thinking about the future. And most of all, new ways to connect with each other. As we prepare to enter a new calendar year, we give thanks for the ways we have been able to join and support you in ministry over the course of a very unusual 2020. Our sincere hope and prayer is that in the midst of this past year we all experienced a sense that God was with us, loving us through it all. And whatever the new year holds, we have faith that God holds it all. In this week's scripture John 1:1-18, "The Word was God". Jesus is the embodiment of God's Scriptural revelation. "The Word," was the most accurate term with which to describe Jesus. How can God be reduced to just the WORD? Find out by joining in for worship, as you do each week on zoom: https://zoom.us/j/9970411553 , or church website: https://irvingtonpres.org/sermons/ or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/irvingtonpres The Sunday Bulletin is attached. Grace and Peace for a blessed 2021, Worship Ministry

When so many things are uncertain, the situation may seem out of control and you feel that you are unable to count on anything, count on this. God is in control. God loves us unconditionally. The more we understand this, the greater capacity we will develop to love others. In this week's scripture reading Matthew 22:34-46, we learn that Jesus is the Christ. He is the one God's people had been waiting for. Join in worship and learn what Jesus says about God’s greatest co...mmandment for humanity. Worship on zoom: https://zoom.us/j/9970411553 or the church website: https://irvingtonpres.org/sermons/ Your Sunday Bulletin is attached. We look forward to worshipping with you. Grace and Peace, Your Worship Ministry

UPDATE: Due to County Restrictions * we will NOT gather in the Social Hall to watch the recorded worship together this sunday. We will however gather virtually online on Zoom. See you in the cloud Sunday online 10am PT Join in via zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9970411553 or... website: https://irvingtonpres.org/sermons/ See more

In the 30 days leading up to Orphan Sunday November 6, we join with Hope Unlimited in praying for orphans and street children in Sao Paolo Brazil You can sign up and get a daily prayer at https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin Hope Unlimited is supported by IPC with your Missions support Learn more at https://hopeunlimited.org/30daysofprayer/

Join us for Sunday worship. Pastor Ed will share a message titled The Image on the Coin" from Matthew 22 as we weight what belongs to God and what belongs to Caesar. Join us at 10 am PT for worship this Sunday Join in via zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9970411553 or website: https://irvingtonpres.org/sermons/ The Sunday Bulletin is below.... You may gather your friends and family to watch church together anytime! https://irvingtonpres.org/sermons/ UPDATE: Due to County Restrictions * we will NOT gather in the Social Hall to watch the recorded worship together. Safe practices for gathering will be required, so if you don't feel safe, then stay home and worship as we have been the pandemic. If you have difficulty connecting to worship, or if you just want to dial in without video or computer, then call 510.709.5406 Following worship, stay on Zoom for fellowship hosted by Pastor Ed. GIVING TITHES & OFFERINGS DONATIONS ** Do it online at https://irvingtonpres.org/donate/ ** or mail your offering envelope to IPC, P.O. Box 1336, Fremont CA 94538. Do NOT mail cash. Checks only. Use your offering envelope or your check memo line to designate where you'd like your gifts to go to. Checks should be written only to Irvington Presbyterian Church or IPC. COFFEE HOUR then join the zoom coffee hour after worship https://zoom.us/j/9970411553 To dial in by phone, write down the meeting ID and enter it when you dial in Meeting ID: 997 041 1553 Try one of these Phone # for dialing in Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

Songs for Worship Sunday October 18, 2020 Songs for Sunday October 18th, 2020...Continue reading

Day 2: Daniel I am convinced and confident of this very thing, That he who has begun a good work in you, will perfect and complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6 Sometimes we get a call from a different jurisdiction asking us to take a kid. Youth authorities in our city frown on it for obvious reasonsit’s bringing potential riff-raff into their turf. Who will pay for medical services and social workers to accompany this case? And when he runs away, will...Continue reading

Join us for Sunday worship. Pastor Ed will share a message titled Welcome to God's Party" from Matthew 22. Join us at 10 am PT for worship this Sunday Join in via zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9970411553 or website: https://irvingtonpres.org/sermons/ The Sunday Bulletin is below. You may gather your friends and family to watch church together anytime! https://irvingtonpres.org/sermons/... If you have difficulty connecting to worship, or if you just want to dial in without video or computer, then call 510.709.5406 Following worship, stay on Zoom for fellowship hosted by Pastor Ed. GIVING TITHES & OFFERINGS DONATIONS ** Do it online at https://irvingtonpres.org/donate/ ** or mail your offering envelope to IPC, P.O. Box 1336, Fremont CA 94538. Do NOT mail cash. Checks only. Use your offering envelope or your check memo line to designate where you'd like your gifts to go to. Checks should be written only to Irvington Presbyterian Church or IPC. COFFEE HOUR then join the zoom coffee hour after worship https://zoom.us/j/9970411553 To dial in by phone, write down the meeting ID and enter it when you dial in Meeting ID: 997 041 1553 Try one of these Phone # for dialing in Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) See more

Rest in Peace Clara Aston (106 yo) She was a faithful Sunday worshipper since 2008 sitting on the front left of the church https://www.legacy.com/obituari/eastbaytimes/obituary.aspx

Reminder - world communion sunday service starts at 11 am. https://zoom.us/j/91323378313 Password October4 It is case sensitive

Even though we are not gathering together, there are lots of activities going on in life and church. Our ministries continue to meet over zoom and plan church-wide activities; we meet every Sunday for worship; Pastor Ed hosts a weekly Bible Class; there is a Thursday evening Prayer Time with God and we have a drive thru pantry on Saturday mornings - what blessings. This Sunday at 11:00 am, we join with our Presbytery for the first ever Presbytery-wide worship service. The c...o-moderators of the Presbytery of San Francisco, along with twenty participating congregations, have put together a service of worship celebrating the vibrant communities of our Presbytery. Sunday is also World Communion Sunday and we will virtually gather around the communion table in solidarity with Christians around the world as we participate in World Communion Sunday. (Please have your bread/crackers and juice/wine ready). Though our world does not often enough reflect it, communion is a time where we visibly and visually remind ourselves that human beings living in unity is a part of God's nature and God's desire. You may access Sunday worship service beginning at 11:00 am at:https://zoom.us/j/91323378313 (Please enter password October4) or the Church website: https://irvingtonpres.org/sermons/. The Sunday Bulletin is attached. The service is subtitled in English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, and Bahasa Indonesian. Additionally, English subtitles are embedded in the video for all non-English portions, making it possible to watch with two languages simultaneously as long as one of the languages is English. We look forward to worshiping with you on Sunday. Grace and Peace, Your Worship Ministry

Remembering Cecile Litherland Memorial Service for Cecile Litherland Saturday, September 26, 2020 1:30 PM via Zoom... Register in advance using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZ0ldOyhpj0pGdUGUCn4vJhaeX5EWLu_g After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you have any problems registering, please contact Rev. Dr. Sarah Reyes at [email protected]. Irene Litherland and Joe Litherland Obituary - https://www.legacy.com/obituari/eastbaytimes/obituary.aspx

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16 Topic: "Let's Talk to God" - Prayer Meeting Time: September 24th, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)... Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83666841320 Meeting ID: 836 6684 1320

Today, we are faced with so many issues and challenges that we want to encourage you and remind you that we are here for you. God’s word keeps us going every day during this time away from you. Psalm 37:23-24: "The LORD makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand. If you are experiencing celebration or disappointment, health or unrest, impatience or irritation; we want to walk alongsi...de you. Your health, wellness, and life happenings are important to us. Let us know by responding to this email or joining in during fellowship time on Sunday so we may pray for you. When it looks like God’s blessing somebody in a way that he’s not blessing you, relax and trust God. Believe that He knows what’s best for you, and trust Him when life seems unfair. Jesus teaches us in the parable of the vineyard workers in Matthew 20:1-16, how generous our God is. His extravagant, unconditional, unending love is the same for everyone. We pray that you are planning on joining us this Sunday and will consider inviting others to do so as well. You may access the service Sunday at 10:00am by clicking on either the church website: https://irvingtonpres.org/sermons/ or zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9970411553 The Sunday Bulletin is attached. Reserve the Date! Saturday September 26, is the Celebration of Life for Cecile Litherland via zoom beginning at 1:30 pm. You may join this celebration of life by registering in advance at :https://us02web.zoom.us//tZ0ldOyhpj0pGdUGUCn4vJhaeX5EWLu_g . For those who do not have zoom access, we will make available the church sanctuary for you to participate. You may also visit the memorial gallery for Cecile at: lastingmemories.com. Grace and Peace, Your Worship Ministry