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Bridges comes out most Thursday afternoons.
Front Desk Hours:
9am-2:30pm,
M-Th
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MIPC Sunday Worship Services
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REGULAR SCHEDULE
with 3 services and Sunday School
8:15am
Breakfast Service
(meal served at 7:45am)
9:15am
Christian Education
for All Ages
10:35am
Traditional Service
5:00pm
Evening Worship
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February 18, 2018
First Sunday in Lent
Breakfast Service at 8:15 AM (meal served at 7:45)
Traditional Service at 10:35 AM
Evening Worship at 5:00 PM
(No Sunday School This Week)
Preacher: Lindsay Murphy
Sermon:
"Eradication or Forgiveness?"
Scripture: Mark 1:9-15, Genesis 9:8-17
"To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable
because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you."
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Presidents' Day 
The church office will be closed both this Friday (Feb 16) and Monday (Feb 19) in observance of Presidents' Day. Prayers for travel mercies this holiday weekend.
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Blood Pressure Screening This Sunday
Get your blood pressure checked every 3rd Sunday of the month at our Blood Pressure Screening. The MIPC Health Ministry team is available this Sunday, February 18, after each worship service.
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Our 5pm service meets every Sunday from now through May 20 (with the exception of Easter Sunday, April 1). Join us!
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Staff Transition: A Note From Chris 
Dear Students and Families of MIPC,
As many of you know there have been many changes in my life through the blessing of the newest addition of my daughter to our family. Throughout these changes I have been in prayer and in conversation with many here at MIPC and have come to the incredibly difficult decision to leave my position at MIPC at the end of April (April 29th).
I am incredibly grateful and feel blessed by the time I have had with you all. This is a decision that does not come easy to me. I hope that my remaining time at MIPC involves quality time with students and families as we prepare for the changes ahead.
This community and especially the students have meant the world to me over the 5+ years I have been honored to serve here. I am grateful for your friendship and inspired by your faith and your trust in God. I thank you all for your trust that God is doing something through the changes at MIPC and also the changes in my own life.
Something that has been at the core of my faith is when I pray The Lord's Prayer, especially the part that says: "on earth as it is in heaven" I realize that I am asking God for extraordinary peace and joy. I also realize that when we pray this, we are claiming to take a part in the work that creates this heavenly earth, believing that God can't do this work while we sit idly by watching. This heavenly work requires our involvement and trust. I have experienced and tasted heaven on earth from you all during my time here, and I hope you all continue to show heaven on earth to the next youth director here at MIPC.
As I prepare to leave in the coming months please join me in prayer for the hope of what is to come, as we all put our trust in God and participate in the work God is doing.
As always, don't hesitate to email or call me with any questions you may have.
Many Blessings,
Christofer McLaughlin
Director of Student Ministries
(206) 232-5595 x1009
We are grateful for the time Chris has had at MIPC and thankful for his faithful service. There will be a time to celebrate Chris on April 29th after the 5pm Service. More details to come.
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Mission Opportunities
YouthCare Asks for your Help
The Jackson Street program is asking for twin sheets for their shelter.
If you would like to bring some in, please put them in the YouthCare box outside the front office.
Mexico Scholarships
Thanks to all of you who gave your second year scholarship to children in Mexico. If you haven't paid your $350 commitment, please send it in when you are able. As always, thank you for your generosity.
Leschi Sends Their Thanks
As some of you may be aware, MIPC has an ongoing mission project with Leschi Elementary. Located 6 miles from MIPC, Leschi has between 60-100 homeless children enrolled each school year. With your help, MIPC has donated funds for after-school programs, contributed food, clothing, school supplies and household items to Leschi students and their families. This school year, there are 11 MIPC volunteer tutors in place. Missions would like to extend our gratitude to you all, and on behalf of the children, families, and staff at Leschi, we extend their appreciation for all of your ongoing support and kindness.
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Growing In Faith Class
"The Questions Asked of Jesus" - New class begins February 25
Sundays from 9:15 - 10:15am in Classroom A-B
[No adult class this Sunday, Feb 18th.]
We previously studied some of the 300 questions which Jesus asked people, and we now turn to the questions that people asked Jesus. We begin with the most common question people asked (yes, it is the same one today!), go through key questions he responded to, and end with questions in people's minds although never said out loud but which he answered nevertheless! Come and enjoy a new look into our Savior. The class will run Feb 25 - Mar 25. Led by Carl and Halie Dodrill.
Women's Monday Morning Bible Study
"Heaven is Real" - New class begins February 26
Mondays from 10 - 11:30am in the Fireside Room
[There will be no class on Monday, Feb 19th.]
Near-death experiences give us a glimpse into what God has prepared for us in heaven. We'll explore the scientific research and the scriptures. A four-week class starting on Feb. 26 led by Marla Briggs. All women are invited
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Best MIPC Photos 
We are looking for materials (quotes, photos, anecdotes, art) from the congregation to document our church life in our family of coming publications. There is a drop box near the front desk marked "Best MIPC Photos" with Nancy Hilliard's name on it. If you would like to email your electronic media, please contact Nancy. Thanks very much!
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Kids and Race 
This Saturday, February 17th
Fireside Room, 7pm-9pm
If you have questions about racism in America, we invite you to attend the talk, Kids and Race, this Saturday, February 17, from 7-9PM at Mercer Island Presbyterian Church in the Fireside Room. It will be presented in English and Taiwanese.
Dinner served at 6PM. Please RSVP at [email protected] if you plan to come to dinner.
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Save the date for our auction!
Join us for a fun time in community supporting our youth ministry.
Your ticket price includes dinner!
Questions? Contact Stacy Bjarnason |
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Super Sixties 
Next Thursday, February 22
Fireside Room, 10:30am-1pm
Owen Hall, a longtime member of MIPC, will discuss his current watercolor exhibition on display in the Courtyard, and the role that painting has played in his faith. Please let Ruth Ann know by next Tuesday, Feb 20, if you will attend. [email protected] or (206) 232-5596 x 1002.
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Search For Meaning Festival
Saturday, February 24, 8am-6pm
Seattle University Campus
General Admission $15
Search for Meaning is Seattle University's annual community festival dedicated to topics surrounding the human quest for meaning, and the characteristics of an ethical and well-lived life. Hosted on the university's campus, Search for Meaning draws over 50 nationally and internationally acclaimed authors and artists for an interactive, introspective experience. Follow this link to register.
A group will be carpooling from MIPC. Please let the front desk know if you would like to join them.
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MIPC Interfaith Outing for Families:
SJCC's Purim Carnival
Sunday, February 25, 11am-2pm, FREE
Seattle Jewish Community Center
It's the largest Purim Carnival in Seattle! Put on your favorite costume as the Seattle Jewish Community Center hosts a Purim celebration fit for Queen Esther. Play carnival games, win prizes, be crafty, experience the Purim story with live Purim characters, and play on inflatables.
Purim is the highly celebratory annual Jewish festival that celebrates the escape of the Jewish people from Haman, the evil Persian who sought to massacre the Jews (as told in the book of Esther).
The event is free, and is a fun event for kids of all ages. Bring cash to buy tickets for carnival games and inflatables; hamantashen for sale, food trucks on site.
Sarah Giese (MIPC Diversity Elder) will be leading a group of any MIPC friends, individuals, couples, and families who want to attend the Carnival. We'll meet at MIPC in the Courtyard after the education hour, and drive over to the Carnival together. For questions, and to RSVP, please contact Sarah at [email protected] / 425-466-7123
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All Church Work Day
Saturday, March 17th
Everyone is invited to make our church and yard sparkle for Easter Sunday. Join the Buildings and Grounds Committee for breakfast and then to clean the windows, gym tables and chairs, Sanctuary and the church grounds.
For more information contact Judith in the office, [email protected], or (206) 232-5595 x1015.
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MIPC Women's Retreat
"Soul Tending"
Friday, March 23 - Saturday, March 24, 2018
Camp Burton on Vashon Island
Jesus says, "Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest." If you feel tired or burdened or just need a place to come as you are, relax and have some fun, this retreat is for you. On this one night retreat with other MIPC women we will be talking about and practicing finding rest in the midst of a busy world. You can register now online
. Forms are also available at the front desk.
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MIPC Children's Choir
Children are invited to join the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church Kindergarten through 3rd Grade Choir! Rehearsals are on Sundays through April 1st, from 4:00 - 4:50 pm in the choir room. Led by our organist, William Bryant.
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Need More Space?
If you are worried about over-crowding please consider donating gently used items and whatnot to the MIPC Rummage Sale. Donation receptacles are outside of The ROCK office and the A-B classroom. Our s
ale dates are May 11 and 12.
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Tuesday Morning Men's Bible Study
We meet on Tuesdays at 7:00am in the Fireside Room. Please contact Brian Emanuels for more information, [email protected]
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Sanctuary Flowers
Each Sunday, congregation members have the opportunity to provide the beauty of flowers to the sanctuary. Many donate to honor loved ones who have passed, celebrate an anniversary or birthday or just because they love seeing flowers at church. Whatever the reason, the thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. Flowers can come from your garden or a flower shop, whatever works best for you.
If you would like to sign up to provide flowers for an upcoming Sunday service or for more information please continue to this
link
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3605 84th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5595
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