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Prayer
Lord, make us people who recognize, nurture, and act towards a more sustainable world for the benefit of all who draw life from this planet. Raise up campaigners who will speak out for wisdom, restraint, and compassion. And teach us to partner with you in protecting this precious world and the lives of our most vulnerable global neighbors. Amen.
Tearfund �Hope for Creation� prayer, from The Church of England Environment Programme Creation Care Prayers
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Sunday
August 18, 2024 � Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Worship: 10:00 am
In-Person and Livestream on YouTube (visit https://SALC.church/media)
We welcome Pastor Jane Prestbye as our Presiding and Preaching minister. Trained in education at Western Washington University, Pastor Prestbye began working in church ministry with youth in 1973. After serving congregations in Bellingham, Seattle, and Bothell, and also as a faculty member at Trinity Lutheran College (Lutheran Bible Institute), she was ordained and called to Kent Lutheran Church in 1999. In February of 2023 Jane retired and is now enjoying daily gratefulness and the opportunities God provides to share her gifts and passion. Two of her long-term commitments are serving as a member of the Board of Directors for Kent Youth and Family Services, and working with Coach Northwest, a network of coaches in the Northwest WA Synod of the ELCA.
Readings: John 6:35, 41-51; Psalm 34:1-10
Please note:
Special Discipleship Forum, 9:00 am, Fellowship Hall North
Briana Engh from MGLSS (Maasae Girls Lutheran Secondary School) and OBA (Operation Bootstrap Africa)
Briana (Bri) Engh, Operations and Communications Specialist at OBA, will be visiting Saint Andrew's this Sunday. She will speak at 9:00 am about the forced movement of the Maasai off of traditional lands, the current trends around arranged female child marriages and early pregnancy, and a sponsorship update for Witness Edward, the young woman currently being sponsored by Saint Andrew's. She will also be available for more conversation after the service. In her youth, Bri became interested in social justice, human rights, and advocacy. She was hired by OBA in 2020 and wears many hats: she manages sponsor/student relationships and communications, is the direct contact for the project partners in Tanzania, writes the �Dignity� newsletter, manages OBA�s social media and website content, travels to Tanzania with Discovery Tour groups, and coordinates OBA�s yearly event. Read more �
KnitWits, 11:15 am, Conference Room
The KnitWits are a fellowship group whose primary mission is to provide items of comfort that are knit or crocheted. KnitWits gathers to check in, share ideas, and connect with each other. All are welcome! Contact Dianne Chong for more information.
Schultz Anniversary Celebration ~ Postponed
The anniversary celebration with Iva and Myril Schultz scheduled for this Sunday is postponed.
Cross of Christ Lutheran 60th Anniversary, Sunday, August 18, Cross of Christ Lutheran, 411 156th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007 �
All are invited to celebrate with Cross of Christ Lutheran as they mark the 60th anniversary of their founding! A Festive Worship is at 2:00 pm, followed by a program of thanksgiving and memories at 3:30 pm, looking back in gratitude and looking forward in faith to where the Spirit is leading. A Community Potluck at 5:00 pm (bring anything) rounds out the day. Email office@cofclc.net for more information.
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News to Share
Volunteers for Youth and Family Activities
We did a lot in 2023-2024 with our children, youth, and families, and need your help for 2024-2025! Sign up in the Narthex to help with an event/activity in September/October. Or, contact Doug Johnson, doug@salc.church, or the Discipleship Ministries Committee to ask about ways you can help!
Food Collection for Hopelink
For August, Hopelink has asked us to help them gear up for back-to-school by collecting granola bars! Any size packaging is good. Hopelink also appreciates the paper bags we supply to them. Bring all donations to the Corner of Blessing in the Narthex.
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Coming Up
Parking Lot Re-Sealing
August 19-24
The Saint Andrew�s parking lot will be re-sealed the week of August 19. If you come to church during that week, please park in the Latter Day Saints� temple lot across the street. The parking lot should be open for normal use no later than Sunday, August 25. Our generous neighbors the Latter Day Saints are doing this work for us!
Employment Opportunity
Saint Andrew�s is seeking applicants for the position of Office/Communications Manager. The application due date is Monday, August 19. More information, including a job description and how to apply, can be found at https://salc.church/job-openings.
Outdoor Worship with Eastside ELCA Congregations
Sunday, August 25, 10:00 am, Ebright Creek Park, 1317 212th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA 98075
Saint Andrew�s will participate in an outdoor worship service with the other eastside ELCA congregations. We will gather at Ebright Creek Park for worship at 10:00 am, and then enjoy a potluck picnic lunch afterward.
� �The Worship Service will be bilingual English/Chinese and there will be a printed bulletin.
� �The parking lot has a limited number of spaces, so we are asking that it be reserved for those with mobility issues/concerns. Everyone who is able is asked to park on the street and walk in.
� �Carpooling is encouraged. Contact Sherry Grindeland, sherry@salc.church or 425-746-2529, if you would like to ride with someone else OR if you can provide a ride for others.
� �Please bring your own chair if you are able; however, folding chairs will be available for anyone who needs one.
� �Potluck Picnic Lunch: All plates, eating utensils, etc. will be provided. Please bring a salad or other potluck dish to share, and any serving utensils needed. Mark if the dish is gluten-free, dairy-free, etc. Please do NOT bring any dish that has nuts in it.
Please note: there is no worship service at Saint Andrew�s on August 25.
Root Beer Float Sunday
Sunday, September 1, 11:15 am, Fellowship Hall
Yum! Join us for the Second Annual Root Beer Float Sunday on September 1. We will gather right after the church service in the Fellowship Hall to indulge in this summer treat.
Volunteers are needed to scoop ice cream. Let Fellowship Coordinator Sherry Grindeland know if you can help: 425-746-2529 or sherry@salc.church.
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