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Sunday
September 22, 2024 – Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Worship: 10:00 am
In-Person and Livestream on YouTube (visit https://SALC.church/media)
Readings: Genesis 15:1-6; Luke 3:7a-8
Please note:
New Member Orientation, September 22, 11:15 am
New Members Being Received in September: We will be welcoming new members to Saint Andrew’s Lutheran Church on Sunday, September 29. If you’re interested in becoming a member, please talk to Pastor Lara or Fellowship Coordinator Sherry Grindeland about the new member orientation on September 22. You can reach Pastor or Sherry at 425-746-2529 or pastor@salc.church or sherry@salc.church.
** Community Game Night, September 22, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Holy Trinity Lutheran, Mercer Island
Are you ready to play? Community Game Nights are back (formerly Family Game Night) with even more churches participating. All are welcome to come for an evening full of fun and games. Bring your favorite game and snack to share. The first Community Game Night of the Fall will be held on September 22 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Mercer Island. Questions, contact Doug Johnson, doug@salc.church. To get more information and sign-up, visit: https://forms.gle/6euMeKduyEgAFCqD9
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News to Share
Sunday Church School (SCS) In the September 2024 issue of the VOICE, we shared that Ann Ross-Clarke and Alex Lynn are not able to teach SCS this year. Ann Thorpe, Doug Johnson, and Pastor Lara have all been working to identify potential teachers and we are coming up empty. We currently have a one-room school model and, ideally, we are looking for 4-6 people so that the responsibility of teaching can be shared week-to-week. Looking ahead, the age gap of our current students also means that next year we will need to have two separate classes.
We have scheduled a listening session with the SCS families for Sunday, September 22, at 9:00 am in the Faith and Family Center so that concerns can be addressed and a potential way forward discovered. This is a situation that affects every member of Saint Andrew’s. Beyond the surface issue of not having teachers is the greater concern of not having educational opportunities for the children of our congregation. Without these, we will potentially lose our current families to other congregations, and we will be unable to attract new ones. This will have a dramatic impact on congregational identity and the ministry we do. Please prayerfully consider serving our families in this way.
Changes in Communications!
We have been hard at work in the church office streamlining processes. More details will be available in the upcoming issue of The Voice, but here is a quick summary:
· The October issue of The Voice will be the final issue of our monthly newsletter.
· Trendings will still be sent out weekly via email, and there will be printed copies available at the church. It will include information for events 2-3 weeks in advance.
· Trendings and the website will be your primary sources for information about events and activities at salc.
· Effective Tuesday, October 1st, the deadline for information to be included in Trendings and the Sunday worship bulletin will be Tuesdays at 12noon.
Please contact Kathy Fisher (kathy@salc.church) or Pastor Lara (pastor@salc.church) if you have any questions about this.
Lunchtime! Provide Food For Lunch For The Sophia Way:
Food Drop-off on Tuesday, September 24
Lunch delivered/served on September 25
We are planning another nutritious, delicious lunch for the ladies at Sophia’s Place! Collection of food items will be on Tuesday, September 24, for the lunch on September 25. Would you like to contribute to the lunch or have questions about The Sophia Way? Contact Joyce Arnold!
All Church Work Party: Saturday, September 28, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Come help fix up and clean up the church for fall! There will be lots of tasks for all skill levels and interests. It is always a great time of fellowship, and a chance to get to know Saint Andrew’s members in a new setting. There will be coffee, juice, hot cocoa, and donuts. Please let Kurt Lutterman, kurt@salc.church, know if you have questions.
Friends and Family Event for Misty Weber:
Thank you for all your support over these many months on our cancer journey with Misty. We look forward to the Celebration of Life in the Lord for Misty on Saturday, September 28, at Saint Andrew's. Our family also wants to invite you to a gathering the night before, Friday night, September 27. This gathering to celebrate Misty will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1800 NW Gillman Blvd. Issaquah, WA 98027 (Legacy Ballroom). This “open house” will begin at 5 pm and conclude at 8:30 pm. anyone who desires to share any memories or acknowledgments will be given an opportunity at the “open mic.” . Please RSVP if you plan to attend by September 22nd to timwebertt@yahoo.com.
Discipleship Hour Forum ~ A Study Of Dementia
Sundays, September 29 and October 6, 9:00 am, Fellowship Hall North
What Causes Dementia? Congregation Council member David Vossler, a renown neurology doctor, will walk us through what causes dementia at this two-week Forum. Dr. Vossler will explain the four main types of dementia: Alzheimer disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia. During these adult forums, he will explain the causes of these conditions as well as the clinical signs and symptoms that they produce. The sessions include explanations of tests for the diseases and the standard medications being used to help patients.
Dr. Vossler is a Clinical Professor of Neurology at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He recently semi-retired, but is still involved in managing an epilepsy center, teaching physicians, publishing original research study reports and book chapters in the medical literature, and consulting with pharmaceutical companies to develop new and novel treatments for epilepsy/seizures.
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 need volunteers for youth events! 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
Celebration Of Life: Saturday, September 28, 3:00 pm, Sanctuary and via Livestream
Our sister in Christ, Misty Weber, died July 28. All are invited to a Celebration of Life in the Lord for Misty on September 28, at 3:00 pm, at Saint Andrew’s and via livestream; visit salc.church/weber for the link to the livestream and to the bulletin.
Handbell Choir
Rehearsals are set top begin Tuesday, October 1, 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.
Chancel Choir
Thursdays 7:00 pm, Sanctuary
Chancel Choir rehearsals are under way and we will be singing on Sunday mornings. Contact Director of Music Ministries Will Simpson, will@salc.church, for more information.
Bellevue Churches Steering Committee Meeting, September 21, 10:00 am, at Saint Andrew’s. Work has continued with the various task forces associated with the church collaboration efforts. We are hoping to get a draft charter in front of all of the Bellevue church Councils in the near future to see if everyone is in alignment with an initial structure. Our next in-person meeting of the Steering Committee is on Saturday, September 21, at Saint Andrew’s. All are welcome to attend. Learn more at salc.church/church-collaboration.
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Outreach Opportunities
PorchLight Event “Light the Way” PorchLight’s Annual fundraising event is Thursday, September 26th at 11:30 AM. SALC has a table reserved. Cheryl Jurrus is the table captain. Sign up to attend here.
Celebrate the power of community at PorchLight's annual fundraising event.
Enjoy an afternoon of inspiration, connection, and giving back, all while supporting our mission to bring light to our unhoused neighbors.
Corner of Blessing Collection:
September: “Baking Makings” –sugar, flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, yeast
Ongoing: paper grocery bags
Provide Lunch for The Sophia Way: Food drop-off, September 24
Visit our Outreach and Servant Ministries webpage for more opportunities to serve.
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