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Sunday
September 1, 2024 – Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Worship: 10:00 am
In-Person and Livestream on YouTube (visit https://SALC.church/media)
Readings: John 6:56-69; Psalm 34:15-22
We are pleased to welcome home Jill Nichols-Hicks, who will be our preaching minister this Sunday. Jill recently completed her pastoral internship in Massachusetts and is looking forward to the next steps in her call process.
Please note:
Coffee and Conversation, 9:00 am, Fellowship Hall North
Come for a time of informal fellowship.
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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News to Share
NW Washington Synod LiVE Project
LiVE (rhymes with "give") is a ministry of the Northwest Washington Synod. LiVE offers education opportunities for lay people that are more in-depth than we as an individual congregation can offer, with the goal of forming Christian leaders able to make sense of our place in God's world. Saint Andrew’s has purchased a congregation “bundle”, meaning that anyone from the congregation can attend any LiVE offering for no cost. A “promo code” is needed when registering; contact the church office, info@salc.church or 425-746-2529, to get the code. Then, when registering for any LiVE retreat or course, enter the promo code on the registration page and the total cost will become $0.
To learn more about LiVE and the course offerings (the first one begins in September), visit https://lutheransnw.org/ministries/the-live-project.
Food Collection for Hopelink
The Hopelink Food Bank tries hard to provide the items needed and desired by the 1700 households they support. As we partner with them, they have come to ask us for items that are not typically donated. The families they support would like to be able to do some baking, so for September we are collecting “Baking Makings” –sugar, flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and yeast. Hopelink also appreciates the paper bags we supply to them. Bring all donations to the Corner of Blessing in the Narthex.
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!
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Coming Up
Office Closed
The church office and building will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day.
Dorcas Circle
Tuesday, September 3, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm, Fellowship Hall South
All are welcome to come assemble and sew quilts for Lutheran World Relief - sewing skills not required! Donations of flat sheets in good condition, AND crochet and embroidery thread of all colors to tie quilts are also needed. Contact Linda Willenberg for more information.
Handbell Choir
Rehearsals are Tuesdays beginning September 3, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary
We would LOVE to have you be a part the Handbell Choir! New ringers are always welcome. Contact Handbell Choir Director Vanessa Wilkie for information.
Timber Ridge Worship
Thursday, September 5, 2:00 pm, Timber Ridge, Issaquah
We collaborate with Our Savior Lutheran in Issaquah to hold monthly Communion services at Timber Ridge. The services are open to all staff and residents and are held on the first Thursday of the month.
God’s Work, Our Hands Service Project
Saturday, September 7, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, off-site near Factoria
Join us for the 2024 God’s Work, Our Hands service project. God’s Work, Our Hands is the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America national service project day, a day set aside in September by Lutheran churches to help our communities through service work. For our project, we will do much-needed work for a Porchlight Group Home near Factoria. The work party runs from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Lunch will be provided. Carpool from church at 9:45 am. (Yes, morning and afternoon shifts are available if you can’t stay the whole time.) The house needs some interior painting. The prep work will be done, and paint and brushes will be provided. We will also be working outdoors: weeding, trimming, and spreading bark. Bring gloves, your favorite gardening tools, and do wear painter/yardwork clothes.
Sign up with Fellowship Coordinator Sherry Grindeland, 425-746-2529 or sherry@salc.church, no later than Wednesday, September 4.
Discipleship Forums
Sunday Forums begin September 8, 9:00 am, Fellowship Hall North
On September 8, we’ll learn how we can make a difference in cleaning up our planet and reversing climate change through the Lutherans Restoring Creation programs. Gabrielle Irle is the Outreach Coordinator for Lutherans Restoring Creation. She will explain how our congregation can join others to protect and keep our earth.
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Outreach Opportunities
Corner of Blessing Collection:
August: Granola Bars (any size package)
September: “Baking Makings” –sugar, flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, yeast
Ongoing: paper grocery bags
Visit our Outreach and Servant Ministries webpage for more opportunities to serve.
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Looking Ahead
Items marked with “**” require advance sign-up. Select the link to sign up.
** Sign up online for date(s) to be a Greeter or Coffee Host
** Midweek Bible Study with Pastor Lara begins, September 10, 10:00 am
Chancel Choir Rehearsals begin, September 12, 7:00 pm
** Youth Pizza Party, September 13, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Youth Education begins, September 15, 9:00 am
KnitWits, September 15, 11:15 am
O.W.L.S. (Older Wiser Lutheran Saints), September 17, 11:45 am
Bellevue Churches Steering Committee Meeting, September 21, 10:00 am, at Saint Andrew’s
New Member Orientation, September 22
** Community Game Night, September 22, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Holy Trinity Lutheran, Mercer Island
Weekly:
Tuesday Morning Men, 8:30 am, via Zoom
Saint Andrew’s Calendar
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