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Bridges comes out most Thursday afternoons.
Front Desk Hours:
9am-2:30pm,
M-Th
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MIPC
Worship Times
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SUNDAY 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
MAUNDY THURSDAY
(March 29)
7:00pm
Worship Service
PRAYER VIGIL
(March 29-30)
9am - 9pm
in the Sanctuary
EASTER SUNDAY
(April 1)
6:30am
Sunrise Service in the Remembrance Garden
8:00am, 9:30am and 11:00am
Easter Worship Services in the Sanctuary
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March 18, 2018
Fifth 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
Education Hour at 9:15 AM
Guest Preacher: Marc Rieke
Sermon:
"The Joy of Generosity"
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8-9
"Lead us past our shabby compromises
and our cheap devotion;
lead us into singleness of vision
and purity of heart,
that we may will one thing,
and answer back in love to your great love to us."
~ Walter Brueggemann,
Prayers for Lent
This Sunday we welcome our Building Inside Out campaign
consultant,
Marc Rieke, to preach at all three services.
And staff is making french toast for the breakfast service. Yum!
Link to Building Inside Out
webpage
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Evening MIPC Mom's Group
TONIGHT, Thursday March 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm,
in the A-B Classroom
Rosemary Sixbey leads a presentation on The "Me Too" Movement and Our Kids. Come learn about the practical dynamics and attitudes that foster the misuse of power and sexual violence in our society. Empower yourself with tools to help prepare your daughters and sons to be safe, wise and respectful people in their lives and their relationships.
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All-Church Spring Work Day
THIS SATURDAY, March 17th, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Everyone is invited to make our church and yard sparkle for Easter Sunday. The Buildings and Grounds Committee will be serving up a hearty breakfast at 8:30 AM followed up by cleaning and yard work. This year the focus will be on the gym tables and chairs, Sanctuary, windows and grounds. Please bring scrub brushes, old towels, window washing equipment, work gloves, yard tools and plan on having some fun. Sign up now so we can approximate how many eggs to cook and Krispie Kremes to buy.
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THIS SATURDAY, March 17th, at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary!
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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, March 18, after each worship service
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Mission Opportunities
Leschi Needs Sweatpants and Underpants
Leschi Elementary School, our mission partner, asked if we could send sweatpants and underpants for grades K-3. Please look for the donation boxes in the hallway.
Please help Fill-the-Bags Next Sunday, March 25, after 8:15 worship
We pack brown bag lunches for Plymouth on Stewart and clear bags of personal care items for YouthCare on the last Sunday of each month. All ages are invited to help.
Please help Fill-the-Bin Next Sunday, March 25, during 10:35 worship
We collect food donations on the last Sunday of each month. These are delivered to the MI Food Pantry, operated by Mercer Island Youth & Family Services.
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Growing In Faith Class
"The Questions Asked of Jesus"
Sundays from 9:15 - 10:15am in Classroom A-B
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. Continues through March 25.
Led by Carl and Halie Dodrill.
Women's Monday Morning Bible Study
"Heaven is Real"
Mondays from 10 - 11:30am in the Fireside Room
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. Continues through March 19. Led by Marla Briggs. All women are invited
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Wednesday Morning Bible Study - begins March 21
Wednesdays from 11-noon in the Fireside Room
The Wednesday Midday Bible study is back! Join Kristy Farber and others on Wednesdays at 11am in the Fireside room to open scripture and talk about it with people in the church. Come when you can. No preparation is necessary. We will be starting with the book of Amos in the Old Testament this week.
Contact: Joy Brown, [email protected].
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Tax Advantaged Gift Giving
Most of us contribute from our current resources, drawing on our bank accounts or credit cards as we support the church in its missions. However, if you have appreciated investments or take distributions from an IRA you can take advantage of giving in a tax advantaged way.
Gifts of Appreciated Investments
Donations of appreciated stocks or mutual funds allow one to avoid paying capital gains tax to the IRS while receiving a charitable contribution itemized deduction on your tax return for the full market value of the appreciated investment that exists on the date of donation.
Gifting from an IRA
If you are at the point where you are taking distributions from your IRA (which is mandatory by age 70½), then you may make a distribution directly from your IRA to the church. The amount you contribute will count against the required minimum distribution required by the IRS (see your tax advisor for the amount in your specific situation). One key aspect of payments of this type is that the contribution must come directly to the church from the institution handling your IRA.
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Lenten Spiritual Practices 
A number of folks have mentioned that they are enjoying the Lenten spiritual practices we have been including in the Sunday bulletins each week. There is an electronic copy posted at our website, just click here.
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Maundy Thursday & Easter Sunday Services
Maundy Thursday (March 29) - Worship service at 7pm in the Sanctuary
Easter Sunday (April 1) - 6:30am Sunrise service in Remembrance Garden
8:00am, 9:30am and 11:00am Easter Celebration services in the Sanctuary
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EPIC: Every Person In Community
EPIC Launches: September 5, 2018
Registration is open now to Pebble Alumni and current Pebble Pre-K students.
Registration to the general public will begin Monday, March 19th.
Our hope is to provide a safe and loving community that bridges the space between school and home for your child(ren). During this pilot year, we are limiting our program size. Registration will be accepted until spots are full, and throughout the year as space is available.
Contact: Director, Stephanie "Ms. Steph" Boyer with any questions or registration information. (206) 232-5596 x1016 or [email protected]
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Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch 
Saturday, March 31st, 10:00am - 11:30am
Join both MIPC and PEBBLE Families for our annual Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch. Easter Egg Hunt is for Toddlers - 5th graders. Brunch is potluck: Consider bringing fruit, muffins, or scones.
10:00 am - 10:40 am: Games, food, and final bidding on the Pebble baskets
1045 am - 11:15 am: Easter Egg Hunt
11:15 am - 11:30 am: Fun on the playground or in the gym
Contact Steph Boyer with any questions or for volunteer opportunities:
[email protected] or 206-232-5596 x1016
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Flowering of the Cross on Easter
The tradition of the flowering of the Cross on Easter Sunday returns. The congregation is invited to bring fresh flowers to decorate the cross placed in front of the Sanctuary at all services on Easter Sunday.
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Anne Lamott coming to Benaroya Hall
Author Anne Lamott is coming to Benaroya Hall on April 8 at 7:30 to talk, in part about her latest book, "Stitches: A Handbook on Meaning, Hope & Repair". Tickets are available through the Seattle Symphony website for prices ranging from $27 to $55.
Please contact the front desk if you are interested in carpooling to this event.
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Due to the multitude of activities taking place in the next two months, the decision has been made to cancel the rummage sale for this year. We plan to look at the best use of the items that we have received, donating to Mercer Island Youth & Family Services or other agencies in need, in the next couple of weeks. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Lindsay Murphy. Thank you!
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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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