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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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begins on Sep 10
8:15am
Breakfast Service
(meal served at 7:45am)
9:15am
Christian Education
for All Ages
10:35am
Traditional Service
5:00pm
Evening Service
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Sunday, September 17, 2017
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
Scripture: Psalm 23, Matthew 6:24-34
"Finally I saw that worrying had come to nothing.
And gave it up. And took my old body
and went out into the morning,
and sang."
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MIPC Concert Series
The MIPC Concert Series presents its first concert of the season, "Music Around the World", THIS SATURDAY, September 16th at 7pm in the Sanctuary, featuring the Russian Chamber Music Foundation of Seattle. Performers include cellist Haeyoon Shin, pianist Natalya Ageyeva, opera diva Faina Morozov, pianist Nino Merabishvili, with Eashan Vagish & Katherine Yue. Suggested donation: adults $20, seniors/students $10, kids up to 18 free. RCMF website
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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 to take your blood pressure this Sunday after each worship service.
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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, October 1 - April 1, from 4:00 - 4:50 pm in the choir room. A parent and student meeting will be this Sunday, September 17 at 4pm. Led by our organist, William Bryant.
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Mission Opportunities
Missions Speaker, Monday, September 18, Fireside Room at 7pm
Scott Parker, husband of Elmarie Parker, Regional Liason to Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon, will be speaking at Mercer Island Presbyterian Church on Monday, September 18 at 7 PM in the Fireside Room. You are invited to meet Scott and hear his presentation on working with the Middle East Council of Churches as they respond to the needs of Iraqi and Syrian children traumatized by war in their home countries. He has visited some of the elementary schools that MIPC missions supports in Lebanon. Please come!
Leschi Weekly Opportunity
Once a week help with homework and literacy at Leschi Elementary during the coming school year, 6:50-7:45am.
Follow the link to learn more about Leschi's story from this article, as published in the July 7 Seattle Times.
The Village of Hope
Did you know that MIPC has a relationship with The Village of Hope? It is rooted in an African/African-American experience, and welcomes all people who are in the struggle to end racism and usher in justice. If you'd like to get involved, talk to Glo Ceteznik or Anne Corley. You can get more information at their website.
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Adult Education Offerings This Fall
Exploring The Way
(a new seven-week class)
Wednesdays at 7pm in Pastor Lindsay's office
Looking to deepen your spirituality, but not sure how to go about it? Exploring the Way may be the answer. This seven-week class offers participants a chance to try different spiritual practices for a week, and then come together and share their experiences and insights with each other. The practices include journaling, lectio divina, breath prayer, and watching for and contemplating God's presence in your daily life.
Email Margaret Redman or Ben McConaughy to register and get the required guidebook. Limited to 14 people.
Growing In Faith Class
Sunday mornings at 9:15am in the Adult A-B Classroom
John Olson leads a 5-part study of Genesis 3 and Romans 5-8. Segment topics will include: Rebellion, Grace and Peace, New Life, Daily Struggle, and Reassurance.
E.L.L. Class
Sunday mornings at 9:15am in the Blue Room
Class for English Language Learners. Reflections on the Scriptures used in worship, and sharing of life experiences. Led by Rev. Dr. Rita-Lou Clarke.
Women's Monday Morning Bible Study
Mondays from 10 - 11:30am in the Fireside Room
The fall study will relate to "Lectio Divina," a study of the scripture that brings the verses into ordinary life. We will look at the background of Lectio Divina and practice the method with passages each Monday morning. Facilitator: Halie Dodrill (206) 236-0067 or [email protected].
Wednesday Morning Acts Bible Study
Wednesdays from 11am - noon in the Fireside Room
This is a drop-in Bible study, no preparation is needed. We will continue until we complete the book of Acts. The study continues from Acts 17:16 when we gather next Wednesday, September 20. All are welcome. Come even if you have never come before! Led by Kristy Farber and Ben McConaughy.
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Children's Ministry Volunteers
Want to get to know elementary students? We are looking for volunteers to help once or twice a month with Sunday school.
Kim would be happy to talk with you about volunteer opportunities.
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Giving Statements for the first 8 months of 2017
Giving statements should be in your mail box next week. When you receive your statement please review your giving to make sure it is on track and correctly recorded by us. If you have any questions regarding your giving statement please contact Mike Crewdson, Director of Finance at (206) 232-5595.
As of August, we are on track to meet our budgeted pledge goal. Thank you to everyone who has been giving to the church this year. This money is making a difference as the church lives out its mission every day.
Per Capita
One ask we make of members each year is to help the church with the per capita bill - that is the "membership dues" that the church is asked to pay to the Presbytery as we support the larger body in the church. Our request is $41 per member. If you are a member of the church, would you please consider helping support our $32,000 obligation to the Seattle Presbytery this year? Thank you!
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Thursday, September 21, 10-11am, Fireside Room
Creating Community for Women with Children of All Ages
Our topic is "Fill Your Cup". Please join us for the first Mom's Group of the season. Childcare provided.
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Crossroads Anti-Racism Training
Saturday, September 23, 9am-4pm
Seattle First Presbyterian Church, 1013 8th Avenue, Seattle
The purpose of this introductory workshop is to explore racism as a systemic, institutional problem of power that goes beyond personal prejudice. Participants will experience first-hand Crossroads effective methodology for facilitating productive conversations about race. They will also be be introduced to a strategic methodology that can assist people effectively organize to dismantle racism in their institutions.
There is more information at the Seattle Presbytery website.
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Super Sixties Luncheon and Program
Thursday, September 28, 10:30am-1pm, Fireside Room
Come hear about Dahlias, Scouts, and our Remembrance Garden.
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Grief Recovery Support Group
Begins Sunday, October 8, 6:00-7:30pm, Fireside Room
The death of a loved one can be very difficult, and sometimes our grief can last a long time. MIPC is offering a grief support group this fall. The group will meet for seven weeks beginning Sunday, October 8 through November 19, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. We will begin each session by sharing a simple soup supper provided by our Caring Ministries. Einer Handeland and Marla Briggs will facilitate. For more information and to sign up, please call Marla at 206.232.5595 ext. 1007 or email: [email protected].
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Unknown and Knowing 
During September and October, MIPC is showing the work of artist Brad Namie in the courtyard. Brad's art represents the convergence of significant dreams, life events, and influences from devotional literature. Unknowing and Known explores aspects of being known by our Creator and knowing God as revealed in Jesus Christ. And yet, while knowing, we come in contact with the infinite, eternal One who extends beyond our finite senses. The artist invites you into his personal search for a deeper knowing.
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You Are Welcome To Our Church Library
The Family Room in the Sanctuary doubles as our Church Library.
It's easy to check out a book, just record it in the white notebook.
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Tuesday Morning Men's Bible Study
We meet on Tuesdays at 7:00am in the Fireside Room. Please contact Tim Hamp for more information ([email protected])
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Sanctuary Flowers
Please consider offering a floral arrangement to honor a special occasion or just because you love what flowers do for our spirits. Sign up in the narthex or contact [email protected] and she will help you make it happen.
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3605 84th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5595
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