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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
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8:15am
Breakfast Service
(meal served at 7:45am)
9:15am
Christian Education
for All Ages
10:35am
Traditional Service
5:00pm
Evening Worship
SPECIAL
SERVICE TIMES
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Friday
December 21
Longest Night Service
at 6:30pm
Sundays
December 23 and 30
9:30am
One Service Only
Christmas Eve
December 24
Family Services
Traditional Services
at 8pm and 10pm
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December 9, 2018
Second Sunday of Advent
Breakfast Service at 8:15am (meal served at 7:45)
Brief Congregational Meeting at 10:20am
Traditional Service at 10:35am
Evening Worship at 5:00pm
Education Hour at 9:15am
Scripture: Luke 1:5-20; Luke 1:67-79
"The old song of my spirit has wearied itself out.
It has long ago been learned by heart;
It repeats itself over and over,
Bringing no added joy to my days or lift to my spirit.
I will sing a new song.
I must learn the new song for the new needs.
I must fashion new words born of all the new growth
of my life-of my mind-of my spirit.
I must prepare for new melodies that have never been mine before,
That all that is within me may lift my voice unto God.
Therefore, I shall rejoice with each new day
And delight my spirit in each fresh unfolding.
I will sing, this day, a new song unto the Lord."
~ Howard Thurman,
The Mood of Christmas
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This Sunday, December 9th, 10:20am in the Sanctuary
Session has called a brief meeting of the congregation for the purpose of acting on a report from the Nominating Committee to elect elders and deacons for the next term of service
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Proposed Slate of Elders:
Tom Bahn, Steve Juergens, Michael Lill, Julie Stillman, Hugo Torres
Proposed Slate of Deacons:
Kim Beaudoin, Esther Liu, Heather Martin, John Rieke
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"Simple Gifts" Advent Devotional
Attached to this copy of Bridges is an electronic version of the MIPC 2018 Advent Devotional. During the holidays, many find ourselves overwhelmed and stressed with busy-ness and preparations. We are left with little energy or time to focus on what the season is about. This year's Advent devotional hopes to offer the gift of simplicity. It invites you to pause and reflect in simple ways, grounded in Scripture, art, music, and prayer. We hope this devotional draws each of us into the wonder of the birth of our Savior
. Simple Gifts
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Special Service Times for 
Advent and Christmas
Longest Night Service
Friday, December 21, 6:30pm in the Sanctuary
All are welcome to gather for prayerful worship of Jesus, the light of the world, who is with us even in the darkness.
Sunday Mornings, December 23 and 30
One Service Only at 9:30am in the Sanctuary
There will be no Sunday School or Adult Christian Education.
December 23 Service to be followed by Service Projects.
Christmas Eve Services, Monday, December 24
Family Candlelight Services at
3pm and 5pm in the Sanctuary.
Traditional Candlelight Services at
8pm and 10pm in the Sanctuary.
Sunday, January 6, 2019
Three-Service Worship Schedule returns along with Sunday School.
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Bells of the Sound
Friday, December 14th at 7:30pm in the Sanctuary
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Missions
Giving Tree for Jackson Street Shelter
Pick up an ornament from the giving tree and support a homeless teen staying at YouthCare's Jackson Street Shelter, our 2018 Gifts of the Heart recipient.
Julia's Place - Volunteer Opportunity
The Julia's Place ministry provides monthly groceries to a homeless
shelter at the Madrona Grace Presbyterian Church in Seattle. Participation in this ministry involves selecting items from the wish list on a Sign-Up Genius (e-mail prompts and reminders) and delivering them to MIPC on the last Sunday of the month. Contact Betsy Bahn,
[email protected] to help.
Food supplies needed at Mercer Island Food Pantry
Thank you for helping support Mercer Island Youth & Family Services in their mission. They are currently in need of the following items:
Applesauce
Prepared boxed meals
Chicken and beef broth
Rice products
Canned tuna and meat products
Hearty canned soups
Jellies and jams
Breakfast items and granola bars
Canned fruit
Boxed cereal and oatmeal
Boxed cake and frosting mixes
Toiletries
Plymouth on Stewart Luncheons - Volunteers Needed
We would welcome some new volunteers for cooking, serving, and/or driving for the 2018 - 2019 academic year.
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Continues on Sundays, December 9 & 16
We will utilize the hymn book and carols to celebrate Advent. Amy Ohta (flute) and Stephen Dudycha (cello) will join Halie Dodrill (facilitator and pianist) as we hear stories of how some carols were written and sing them together. Please join in the Adult A-B classroom to sing our way through Advent Sundays.
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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
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Next week we continue our study from Exodus 12:33.
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December Sanctuary
 Flowers Invitation
Celebrate the Christmas season by donating flowers from your family to honor loved ones, celebrate an anniversary or birthday, or the beauty and wonder of the Advent season. Flowers or holiday greens can be from a flower shop or your own garden, and do not need to be elaborate arrangements. Because some are allergic to floral fragrances, it's 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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MIPC Theology 102 Coming in January
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 winter we have our second theology class 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. You do not need to have taken the first class - this class is for those who have never looked at theology and those who read Karl Barth for fun. Sign-up now at the front desk or online. If you are in need of a scholarship, please see Kristy or Lindsay.
Shannon Smythe, is assistant professor of theological studies at Seattle Pacific University and the author of two books.
MIPC Theology 102
5 Monday classes (January 7, 14, 21, 28 & February 4)
7:00-8:30pm in the Fireside Room, cost is $50, pre-sign up.
Topics: Incarnation, Atonement, Christian Life, Church, Eschatology
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Women's Monday Morning Bible Study
Mondays, 10-11:30am in the Fireside Room
Halie Dodrill will lead an Advent study of Mary as we enter the weeks before Christmas. Marla Briggs will lead us the Mondays of Advent. Please consider joining us for this special weekly time.
Contacts: Linda Fowler, [email protected] or
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Tuesday Morning Men's Bible Study
Our weekly group meets on Tuesdays at 7:00am in the Fireside Room. Please contact Brian Emanuels for more information, [email protected].
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EPIC: Every Person In Community
EPIC
Registration is 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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3605 84th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5595
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