The weekly enews of Saint Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA

June 26, 2024

Prayer

God, creator of all living things, you fashioned a world in which lands and waterways, plants and animals, together meet the needs of all that you made. We pray that such vitality may flourish around the globe. Bless those who work the soil and who manage animals. Uphold their towns and villages. Nurture bees and other pollinators. Protect farmlands and ranches from drought and flood. Free children from forced labor in the fields. Grant an economy that can sustain those families who treasure a rural life. Teach us how to share with everyone the benefits of each harvest, and accept our gratitude for all sustenance you provide, in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

All Creation Sings, page 47

Sunday

June 30, 2024 – Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Worship: 10:00 am

In-Person and Livestream on YouTube (visit https://SALC.church/media)

Readings: Ezekiel 47:1-12; Revelation 21:10, 22—22:5

Please note:

Coffee and Conversation, 9:00 am, Fellowship Hall North
Throughout the summer, come before and after worship for a time of informal fellowship.

News to Share

Devotional Books
We have received the Christ in Our Home and The Word in Season booklets for July/August/September, and they are now available in the Narthex - pick them up whenever the building is open. We also have a limited supply of large print devotional booklets available. Call the church office, 425-746-2529, if you would like one of the large print devotional booklets.

Photo Directory
We are finalizing information for the congregation photo directory and it will go to print soon. If you did not have your photo taken at church last fall and you have not yet submitted a photo, there is still time! To be included, email a digital photo to Communications Specialist Susan Hegedus, susan@salc.church, no later than Tuesday, July 2, OR contact Susan to arrange to have her take your photo.

Contact Information: In the directory, cell phone numbers for adults in the family will be included along with a home phone number, address, and email addresses for adults and children. You can opt out of including any information you wish to keep private. Please make sure we have your preference! Also, if you did not update your contact information at a photo appointment and anything has changed, please let us know. Send the information to info@salc.church or phone the office, 425-746-2529, no later than July 2.

Communications Committee
Communications Specialist Susan Hegedus is retiring at the end of August. With Susan’s retirement we want to review and modernize our different ways of communication. If you are interested in being part of that conversation, or if you have ideas, please consider joining the Communications Committee. For more information, please contact Johannes Grad.

Pride Bandanas
The JEDI Group (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) has rainbow Northwest Washington Synod Pride bandanas available (only 3 left!) for a suggested donation of $8-10. JEDI purchased the bandanas for $5, and the extra funds collected will go to purchasing more books for the JEDI book library in the Narthex. Contact Sherry Grindeland, sherry@salc.church or 425-746-2529, to get your bandana!

Coming Up

Friends of PorchLight BBQ
Saturday, June 29, 5:00 pm, Saint Andrew’s Parking Lot
Celebrate Our PorchLight Friends! Join us for a barbecue gathering with our Porchlight friends on Saturday, June 29. Get to know our PorchLight guests better and celebrate a fun month of working with the PorchLight men and their support team. RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST for this event. Sign up online.

PorchLight Men's Rotating Shelter
through July 1, at Saint Andrew’s
The PorchLight Men’s Rotating Shelter is a program for men who are “clean and sober” and are on the path to stable housing. They are at Saint Andrew’s for the month of June, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 am every day, and all day on Saturday, June 29. We welcome donations to cover the cost of supplies. If you want to contribute, mark a check “PorchLight Hosts for June” and put it in the offering or mail it to the church.

Christmas in July to benefit KidVantage and Lantern Hill
Christmas is Coming Here! The Saint Andrew’s Family is celebrating Christmas early this year – in July. Because of the overwhelming need at two of our favorite children’s organizations, KidVantage and Lantern Hill, we’re collecting monetary donations, toys, and clothing. There is a Christmas tree in the Narthex. On the tree are tags identifying new items we want to provide to help these two mission partners. Take a tag(s) and bring the items (unwrapped) back to the tree. Donations of gently used toys and clothing for KidVantage are also welcome (no tag needed.) Learn more….

Dorcas Circle
Tuesday, July 2, 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.

Timber Ridge Worship
Thursday, July 4, 2:00 pm, Timber Ridge, Issaquah
Saint Andrew’s collaborates 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 at 2:00 pm.

Office Closed July 4
Please note: the church office will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

Ice Cream Sundae Sunday
Sunday, July 7, 11:15 am, Fellowship Hall North
Get the Scoop on Our Upcoming Second Annual Ice Cream Sundae Sunday! Join us for an Ice Cream Sundae Sunday right after the worship service on July 7. You get to create your own sweet treat from an assortment of ice creams and toppings.
Volunteers are needed to help with this sweet fellowship activity. Contact Fellowship Coordinator Sherry Grindeland, sherry@salc.church or 425-746-2529, if you can help!

Outreach Opportunities

Corner of Blessing Collection:
June: Peanut Butter or non-peanut butters; Jelly/Jam
July: Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ sauce, Relish, Ranch dressing, Pickles
Ongoing: paper grocery bags

Christmas in July to benefit KidVantage and Lantern Hill, now through July 31

Provide Lunch for The Sophia Way, Food Drop-off: Tuesday, July 23. Contact Joyce Arnold for information.

Visit our Outreach and Servant Ministries webpage for more opportunities to serve.

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

** Vacation Bible School
July 15-19, Cross of Christ Lutheran, Bellevue
July 22-26, Mt. Si Lutheran, North Bend
July 29 – August 2, Sammamish Hills Lutheran, Sammamish

KnitWits, July 21, 11:15 am

** Provide Lunch for The Sophia Way, Food Drop-off: Tuesday, July 23. Contact Joyce Arnold.

Weekly:

Tuesday Morning Men, 8:30 am, via Zoom

Saint Andrew’s Calendar

Please submit items for the next Trendings to Susan Hegedus, susan@salc.church, by Wednesday, July 3, at 9:00 am.

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425.746.2529
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