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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
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 ELCA 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.
Handbell Choir
Rehearsals are Tuesdays, 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.
Midweek Bible Study with Pastor Lara
Tuesdays beginning September 10, 10:00 am, Room 212 (Library) and via Zoom
Pastor Lara leads this weekly Bible Study. We spend time with the primary reading for the upcoming Sunday using the practice of Lectio Divina. This is a spiritual practice dating back centuries that allows for a deeper look at Biblical readings. If you plan to attend via Zoom, please sign up online. Contact Pastor Lara, pastor@salc.church with questions.
Chancel Choir
Thursdays beginning, September 12, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary
Chancel Choir begins rehearsals on September 12, and the first Sunday to sing will be September 15.� Contact Director of Music Ministries Will Simpson, will@salc.church, for more information.
Youth Pizza Party
Friday, September 13, 6:00 pm � 8:00 pm, Youth Room
We will kick off the year with a pizza party! All youth grades 6-12 are invited to attend. During the evening we will have fun, play games, and get to know each other. This is also the opportunity for you, our wonderful youth, to help plan activities for the year. Parents are welcome to attend. So come and eat, share, and laugh. Sign-up online by Wednesday, September 11, using the link below. Questions, please contact Doug Johnson, doug@salc.church.
Youth Education
Sundays beginning September 15, 9:00 am, Faith and Family Center
Youth Education begins on Sunday, September 15.� All youth, grades 6-12 are invited to participate as we learn about the Bible and faith. This year we are focusing on the Gospel of Luke as we go through our third year of the Narrative Lectionary. This year, we will also take some time to tackle current events and topics of our youth�s choosing. The goal is for our middle school and high school youth to have their own space to engage in topics that are important to them.
KnitWits, September 15, 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.
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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
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, 11:15 am
** Community Game Night, September 22, 5:00 pm � 7:00 pm, Holy Trinity Lutheran, Mercer Island
Provide Lunch for The Sophia Way: Food drop-off, September 24
** All Church Work Day, September 28, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Celebration of Life in the Lord for Misty Weber, September 28, 3:00 pm, Sanctuary and via Livestream
New Members Received during Worship, September 29
Dorcas Circle, October 1, 9:30 am � 12:30 pm
Weekly:
Tuesday Morning Men, 8:30 am, via Zoom
Saint Andrew�s Calendar
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