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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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SUMMER
SUNDAY
SCHEDULE
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One Sunday Service
at 9:30am
in the Sanctuary
Regular Schedule returns after Labor Day
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Sunday, August 12, 2018
Worship at 9:30am in the Sanctuary
Guest Preacher: Aaron Williams
Sermon:
"Every Member is a Minister"
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10
"So every day
I was surrounded by the beautiful crying forth
of the ideas of God,
one of which was you."
Link to Building Inside Out
webpage
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Guest Preacher This Sunday 
We are excited to welcome Rev. Aaron Williams as our guest preacher this Sunday morning. Aaron is Pastor of Discipleship at University Presbyterian Church. He was formerly Senior Pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church. He began his role at UPC in January 2018 when he was hired to oversee adult fellowship groups, expand discipleship programs, cultivate multi-ethnic communities and gather Seattle churches together in partnerships that serve the city and make unity and reconciliation tangible.
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Upcoming Memorial Service
Anne Corley
died on July 25th. A memorial service will be held in the Sanctuary at MIPC on Thursday, August 23, at 2:00pm
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Farewell to Kim 
It is with hearts filled with gratitude that we prepare to say goodbye to Children's Ministry Director Kim Jewett and her family. Kim has built deep relationships here with kids and adults alike. Her impact is felt deep and wide, and she and her family will be dearly missed. If you wish to drop a card off for Kim, there will be a basket at the front desk, as well as a time to wish her well after worship on Sunday, August 19, in the Courtyard
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Gathers Again This Sunday, August 12
All ages and ability levels are invited to sing in the choir for worship! Contact Dan Hammer ([email protected]) or just meet in the Sanctuary at 8:30am.
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Missions
You are Invited
to a conversation about missions, partners, and priorities as we think together about our mission tithe from the capital campaign.
This Sunday, August 12, right after worship, 10:35am in the Sanctuary
or August 19, before worship, 8:45am in the Courtyard
YouthCare Needs Help Moving
Our mission partner, YouthCare, needs help on Friday,
August 31, from 2-6pm moving from its Jackson St shelter into its new location in Columbia City. Volunteers are needed to help unload and unpack boxes that day so the new shelter can open on time. They are also in need of moving boxes. If you are able to help, please contact Glo Ceteznik (
[email protected]) or Karen Jones (
[email protected]).
Summer Mission Opportunities
It's summer and missions invites you to be part of these ministries:
* Fill brown bags for Plymouth
* Fill clear bags for YouthCare
* Bring groceries for Julia's Place
* Read stories to preschoolers at Refugee Women's Alliance
* Fill 200 backpacks for Friends of the Children on Aug 22nd
Plymouth on Stewart Luncheons - Volunteers Needed
We would welcome some new volunteers for cooking, serving, and/or driving for the September 2018 - June 2019 academic year
Donations Needed for YouthCare
Please help us to provide YouthCare teens with personal care items.
We can always use the following:
New toiletries
Toothpaste
Cosmetic bags
Combs & brushes
New socks
New boxers for guys & girls
Jeans
Sneakers or sturdy shoes
Sleeping bags & backpacks
The YouthCare donation box is just outside the front office door.
Thank you for your generosity!
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Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Wednesdays from 11am-Noon in the Fireside Room
Join Kristy Farber and others on Wednesdays at 11am in the Fireside room to open scripture and talk about it with other people in the church. Come when you can. No preparation is necessary
. This week we will continue with the book of Daniel.
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Psalm 8:1,3-4
"O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth...
When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars that you have established;
what are human beings that you are mindful of them,
mortals that you care for them?"
The study of theology is our search for an understanding of God, ourselves, and the world we live in. It is our faith seeking understanding. This fall and winter we are hosting two five-week theology courses taught by the Rev. Dr. Shannon Smythe. There will be readings and discussion (but no essay assignments). The hope of this class is that everyone will find a deep conversation and open environment in which to learn about God. It's for those who have never looked at theology and those who read Karl Barth for fun. Please sign-up for the first course online or at the front desk by Sep 10.
Shannon Smythe, is assistant professor of theological studies at Seattle Pacific University and the author of two books. You can learn more about Dr. Smythe here.
MIPC Theology 101 - 5 Monday classes in October (1, 8, 15, 22, 29)
7:00-8:30pm in the Fireside Room, cost is $50, pre-sign up by Sep 10.
Topics: Introduction to Theology, Revelation, God, Creation, Humanity
MIPC Theology 102 - 5 Monday classes (Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 & Feb 4)
7:00-8:30pm in the Fireside Room, cost is $50, pre-sign up November.
Topics: Incarnation, Atonement, Christian Life, Church, Eschatology
If you are in need of a scholarship, please see Kristy or Lindsay.
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Search for Director of Student Ministries
We have begun the search for a new leader of our youth program. We would like every member of MIPC to think about people they know throughout the US who may excel at this opportunity. If you know someone, you can either pass their contact information to a member of our search committee, or direct that person to the job announcement which is posted on our MIPC website. Search committee members are: Kim Kamolz, Malcom McLellan, Carrie Shanafelt, Steven Briggs, Andrea Watson, Scott McBurney and Pastor Lindsay
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Are you looking for a job? MIPC is hiring 2 students to work in the main kitchen! Saturday 2-hour prep is flexible based on your schedule. Sunday schedule is 7:00am-10:00am.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Prep work of main kitchen for Sunday breakfast service
2. Making cookies
3. Cleanliness of work area
4. Sunday morning post-breakfast cleanup
5. Other duties as assigned
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Summer Book Conversations
Next Meeting is Monday, August 20th at 7pm,
in the Fireside Room
MIPC is hosting a series of conversations on books that are rooted in theology and life and faith and history. No RSVP necessary. Come to any or all. Read the books as you are able to ensure a lively discussion. Our friends at Island Books kindly offer these publications with a 10% "book club discount".
August 20 - "The Cross and the Lynching Tree" by James Cone
Rev. Dr. James Cone, who died this spring, was a central figure in the development of black liberation theology in the 1960s and 1970s. This award-winning book explores the intersection of faith, race, and American history. In it, Dr. Cone challenges people to look hard at suffering, oppression and, ultimately, redemption.
September 17 -
"Take this Bread"
by Sara Miles
Raised an atheist, Sara Miles lived an enthusiastically secular life. One morning, for no earthly reason, she wandered into a church. There, the sacrament of communion transformed her life and faith.
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 Wednesday Backyard Potlucks
Fill-The-Backpacks Mission Project / Potluck on August 22
5:30-7:30pm
Bring a dish to share, chairs or blankets as you may need, and help with our Fill-the-Backpacks Mission Project. Join us for family-friendly fun in the backyard!
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Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday Morning, August 26th
School is just around the corner. Bring your backpacks for a special blessing during the 9:30am worship service.
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Summer Story Time 
Monday Mornings through August 27
10:30 - 11:00 Library
11:00 - 11:30 Play date at playground
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EPIC: Every Person In Community
EPIC Launches: September 5, 2018
Registration is now open
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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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.
Because some of our members and guests are allergic to floral fragrances it is best to plan flowers without fragrances. Thank 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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