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Sunday
April 28,
2024 – Fifth Sunday of Easter
Worship: 10:00 am
In-Person and Livestream on
YouTube (visit https://SALC.church/media)
Pulpit
Swap: This
Sunday, the Bellevue Lutheran Churches are swapping Pastors. Pastor Lara will
be at Cross of Christ; Pastor Mark Griffith of Saint Luke’s will be here
at Saint Andrew’s; and Pastor Dave Thomas of Cross of Christ will be at
Saint Luke’s.
Readings: Acts 18:1-4; 1
Corinthians 1:10-18; Mark 9:34-35
Please note:
Sunday Church
School
for
age 3 - grade 5, 9:00 am, Room 106
Our curriculum follows the Narrative Lectionary, using the same stories that
are read in church.
Youth
Education
for grades 6-12, 9:00 am, Faith and Family
Center
We use our Sunday weekly curriculum and Cornerstone Ministry program. ALL
youth (6-12 grade) begin together, and then split into small groups.
Sunday Discipleship
Hour Forum, 9:00 am, Fellowship Hall North
Creation Care and Climate Change: Putting Faith into Action: Join us for the
conclusion of this 2-part Forum led by Saint Andrew’s member Jeff Thiel.
On April 28
we’ll develop an action plan for our households which Jeff hopes will
help people understand that there is much they can and should do to
contribute to be good stewards of God’s creation.
Jeff is an expert in the subject of climate change and is a tireless
promoter of solutions to the global climate crisis.
Unless
otherwise noted, Forums are in-person only. Recordings of past Forums
can be found on our Discipleship Hour
webpage. Scroll to “Discipleship Hour Recordings”.
Meg
Marcrander Memorial Reception, 11:00 am (following worship),
Fellowship Hall North
The family of Meg Marcrander invites everyone to attend a reception in her
memory following worship on Sunday, April 28.
While we were able to host a small outdoor memorial for her with pandemic
challenges, we know many of you have asked about something the congregation
could join. Please come share memories and enjoy light refreshments. The
reception is hosted by Meg’s children, Kerry, Kris, and David.
Outreach
~ Personal Care Kits
Health and Wholeness Ministry continues to collect articles to be put into
Personal Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief. Donations received by April 28 will be included in the spring
shipment. Place donations in the designated box near the elevator. Items
needed are bath towels (lightweight, dark colored, size:
20″x40″ to 27″x52″), large sturdy combs
(sturdy, no picks or fine tooth combs), metal nail clippers (large or
small, attached nail file optional), bars of soap (4-5 ounces in
original packaging), and adult-sized toothbrushes (in original
packaging; can be multi-packs).
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News to Share
Saint Andrew’s Constitution
On March 11, 2024, the Congregation Council approved Continuing Resolutions
amendments in the Saint Andrew’s Constitution, updating the descriptions for
the Building and Property and Worship and Liturgical Arts Committees to
clarify that the Sanctuary space is a jointly and equally shared
responsibility of both committees. The current version of the Saint Andrew’s
Constitution can be found at salc.church/constitution.
Food Collection for Hopelink
For April, Hopelink has asked us to collect items for people
with dietary restrictions. They have many vegan, halal, kosher, gluten-free,
and nut-free or peanut-free clients. Suggested items include vegan and
vegetarian soups (Amy’s brand for example), gluten-free pasta,
sunflower butter, almond butter, canned salmon/fish, and any
allergen-free product. Bring all donations to the Corner of Blessing in
the Narthex.
Staffing
Update
Communications
Specialist Susan Hegedus has submitted her letter of resignation, as she
would like more time to spend with family. The transition will take some
time, and Susan and congregation leadership will work together to determine
her final working date.
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Coming Up
Roger Koskela Memorial Celebration of Life
Saturday,
April 27, 2:00 pm, Sanctuary
and via Livestream
Our brother in Christ, Roger Koskela, died February 24. All are invited to a
Memorial Celebration of Life at Saint Andrew’s on April
27. The service will also be livestreamed; visit salc.church/koskela for the link.
Assemble
and Pack Personal Care Kits
Monday, April 29, 10:00 am,
Fellowship Hall South
Assemble and pack Personal Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief with the
Health and Wholeness Ministry Committee! On Monday, April 29, we will put together Personal Care
Kits and pack them for shipping to Lutheran World Relief. Join the fun and
help us reach our goal of 150! All are welcome: Young or old. Be part of
preparing the much-needed essentials to be distributed to people who are the
most vulnerable, especially during disasters.
Handbell Choir
Rehearsals are Tuesdays, 7:00
pm, Sanctuary
Good News! Our Handbell Choir Director, Vanessa Wilkie, has resumed
handbells! If you are interested in ringing with the bells, contact Vanessa
Wilkie.
Timber Ridge Worship
Thursday, May 2, 2:00 pm,
Timber Ridge, Issaquah
Pastors Olaf and Kristin-Luana Bauman, who serve Our Savior Lutheran in
Issaquah, have invited us to collaborate with monthly Communion services at
Timber Ridge. Between our two congregations we have quite a few members who
are residents there. The services are open to all staff and residents, and
will be held on the first Thursday of the month at 2:00 pm,
beginning May 2. Each congregation
will alternate responsibility every other month for the service. Pastor Lara
and Dr. Simpson will lead the May 2 service.
Marli Edde
Memorial Celebration of Life
Friday, May 3, 1:00 pm,
Sanctuary and via Livestream
Our sister in Christ, Marli Edde, died April 12. Marli was a long-time
member of Saint Andrew’s, and the mother of Sonja Feldman, mother-in-law of
Guy, and grandmother of Collin and Caden. A Memorial Celebration of Life will
be at Saint Andrew’s on Friday, May 3,
at 1:00 pm. The service will also be livestreamed; visit salc.church/edde for the link
Bellevue
Churches Collaboration Forum
Sunday, May 5, 11:15 am,
Fellowship Hall North
For the past year or two we have been exploring ideas on how we might
work more collaboratively with churches in our Cluster. The goal is to
increase our missional impact and better steward our resources. As that work
continues, the three Bellevue churches - Saint Andrew’s, Cross of Christ, and
Saint Luke’s - have formed a “Bellevue Churches Steering Committee” to
explore bold ideas to see where God may be leading us in this effort. The
Steering Committee has formed subgroups with these areas of focus: 1) Governance,
2) Finance and Staffing, 3) Missional Outreach. Carolynn Ferris, Pastor Lara,
Bill Brueggemann, Tom Getzinger, and Jean Wahlstrom are part of the Steering
Committee.
Following worship on Sunday, May 5,
Carolynn Ferris and Pastor Lara are hosting a Forum to provide an update on
the collaboration work, answer questions, and seek input. Please plan to
come!
Youth (grades 6-12) Sock
Samurai
Sunday, May 5, 6:00 pm – 8:00
pm, meet in the Faith and Family Center
Sock Samurai returns! We will start in the Faith and Family Center
with some dinner and then it is game on! Saint Matthew’s youth are joining in
the fun, so come, bring a friend, and have a great time. All youth grades
6-12 are welcome! Please sign up online by May 2. Questions, contact Doug Johnson, doug@salc.church.
W.E.B.S.
(Women’s Early Book Study) Spring Session
Wednesdays, through May 22, 10:00
am, Room 212 (Library) and via Zoom
Join Women’s Early Book Study (WEBS) to read and discuss the book They
Were Christians - The Inspiring Faith of Men and Women Who Changed the World
by Cristobal Krusen. Join us in person or on Zoom. Contact Cheryl Jurrus to
get the Zoom link. We pray together as well as learn, laugh, and encourage
one another in service and faith.
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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
KidVantage Diaper Derby, May 3 – June 7
Dorcas Circle, May 7, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Concert: Salon à Trois,
May 12, 4:00 pm
May Youth Weekend
at Holden Village, May 17-19
**
Day of Service –
Congregation Volunteer Day, May 18,
10:00 am, off-site
Concert:
Leslie Johnson String Quartet, May 18,
7:00 pm
KnitWits,
May 19, 11:15 am
O.W.L.S.
(Older Wiser Lutheran Saints), May 21,
11:45 am
Weekly:
Tuesday Morning Men,
8:30 am, via Zoom
Midweek Bible Study,
10:00 am, via Zoom
Saint Andrew’s Calendar
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