Kids & Communion
Sunday, January 20 at 5pm
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We’ll meet together after the Family & Friends Gathering to learn more about communion. We’ll bake bread and squish grapes.
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Sunday Events on January 20
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Come and Worship
9:00 am Worship
10:00 am Coffee Fellowship
10:00 am Learning for EveryOne
11:00 am Youth Group
11:00 am Worship
12:00 pm Coffee Fellowship
4:30 pm Family and Friends Gathering
5:00 pm Kids and Communion
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Sundays at 10am, now through March 10
On Sunday we invite you to ask the question: How can our love for one another become more effective in confronting racial bigotry and racial injustice? The
Reclaiming Jesus
series continues by exploring how we can translate words into action. Remember,
love can drive out fear.
All sessions will be held in the Fellowship Hall. Small group discussions will be facilitated to provide opportunities for personal involvement.
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Thanks Kids! $880 Raised for Change for Change
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Thanks — now it’s time to vote! Cast your vote for which animals to buy for needy families. See the posters in The Commons.
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Refugee Circle of Welcome
Update from Tan Mai Who Came to the United Sates in 1975
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Come this Sunday and see the new Historical Display in the Commons area, featuring the history of refugee support at Our Savior's over the last 60 years. We have a letter from a member of the Mai family. Tan says THANKS for the difference it has made for him and for his family.
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Your Memorial Contributions at Work
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The new gas fireplace is being installed in the Fireside Room. Thanks to all those who share so generously.
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Sit Listen Write
Wednesday, January 23 from 6pm -- 7:30pm
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Our lives are story. Each story matters. Bring your pen and notebook. Come and learn by listening and writing. We will meet in the choir room around a table.
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Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 27 at 11am
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Coffee Fellowship at 9am
ONE Worship Service at 10am
Annual Meeting at 11am
We look forward to gathering to deliberate the 2019 Operating Budget of the Congregation. A draft of the budget will be available on Sunday. We'll also be Ratifying Constitutional Amendments and celebrating the anniversary of the Reconciling in Christ decision to be a welcoming community. Thanks for your commitment to the Mission and Ministry of the Church!
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52 Enjoyed Ice Skating Last Sunday
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Thanks to Jim Weisenbach and all those who shared in last Sunday's fun and fellowship at the ice rink.
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Do you know who this is?
This fabulous picture is from 2011!
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Grandparenting Matters!
Sunday, January 27 at 9:10am
Join us on the last Sunday of every month as we start our grandparenting ministry. Each meeting, we will have fellowship, some discussion, as well as time devoted to prayer for our children and grandchildren. We hope to see new and returning folks enter into the conversation, so grab a cup of coffee from the café and join us! Contact Chris Hoiby with any questions by clicking
HERE
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Port Gardner Bay Music Society Presents ...
How Can I Keep From Singing?
Sunday, January 27 at 3pm at Our Savior's
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The Port Gardner Bay Music Society is pleased to present the popular Snohomish male quintet, Common Ground. This versatile vocal ensemble will perform a wide variety of music including sacred, classical, spirituals, jazz, show tunes and popular ballads for the enjoyment of audience members. Click
HERE
to purchase tickets.
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The Northwest Washington Synod
Prepares to Elect a Bishop
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We are thankful for the leadership and care of Bishop Kirby Unti. He has served our community, our congregation, our Synod and the ELCA for six years. As the Synod makes its transitions to a new Bishop, a process for nominations has begun. See the announcement below from the Synod Newsletter.
Bishop Nomination & Election Reminders:
- The Nomination Form is now available HERE: Note: nominations will only be received January 1 -- February 16. Please be sure to follow the directions so that your nomination form is completed correctly!
- Please take the synod survey by clicking HERE. Please be sure to invite others in your congregation to take this survey as well - we are hoping for as many responses as possible.
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Annual Point in Time Count
Wednesday, January 23
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The Interfaith Association of Northwest Washington are recruiting volunteers for the annual Point in Time Count for homeless people. It will take many people to count every single homeless person. Please consider helping. More volunteers increase the accuracy of the count and better prepares local agencies to organize a response. To sign up, call 425.252.6672 or click
HERE to print and fill out the Volunteer Registration Form.
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Come at 6pm for the Potluck before Bible Study begins
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Employment Opportunity
We're Seeking a Contemporary Music Leader
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Music is very important to us. We love to sing and engage the voices and talents of all generations of worshippers. The Contemporary Music leader has the primary responsibility of leading a group of talented and committed musicians at the 9am service. Rehearsals are generally mid-week. The Music leader works as part of a team of other part-time music staffers and with the Pastor. It is roughly a quarter-time position.
- History of and love for the Lutheran tradition
- Bachelor degree preferred
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Knack for teaching and leadership
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SHE Gathers Mini Retreat
Saturday, February 2 from 10am -- 1pm
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This Mini Retreat will begin with shared experiences in walking labyrinths, reading and reflecting, prayer, using finger labyrinths and personal reflection on the coming year.
At lunch time we will gather, talk, share thoughts and ideas. There will be a interest form available to fill out for upcoming gatherings and offerings.
What to bring:
a sack lunch, a pen, journal or notebook,
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Youth Fun Friday Movie Night
February 8 at 6:30pm
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Invite your friends and plan to attend the next Youth Fun Friday in February. Planning to attend? Contact Taryn Hauglie by clicking
HERE.
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Camp Fire, Scouts, 4H ...
Celebrating Civic Youth Organizations
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We’re looking forward to celebrating all civic youth organizations on Sunday, February 10. There are leaders and participants we all want to recognize with achievements and awards.
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Refugee Circle of Welcome
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Your Refugee Circle of Welcome Team has committed to a year helping the Kotok family with housing, transportation, education, employment, English, and emotional and spiritual support.
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Check Out the Art Nook in the Commons
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Have you seen the art work in the Commons? Something new by the fireplace!
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Managing Risk As We Educate Preschoolers
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If you come to Our Savior's Monday through Friday during Preschool hours, you'll find the exterior doors locked. We want our preschool kids and staff to be safe while they are learning and at play.
You'll need to push the button to ring the doorbell and someone will help you. Thanks for your patience and flexibility as we work with this new procedure.
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Prayer Chain
The Prayer Chain receives prayers each week. Do you have a prayer concern? Add it to your yellow form on Sunday morning and we will pass it on to the team. Would you like to join the Prayer Chain? Contact Pam Karas by clicking
HERE.
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Need Help with Wheelchair, Walkers and Scooters?
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- Look for the designated spaces reserved for wheelchairs and scooters on the level floor along the stained-glass walls.
- We can bring Holy Communion to you if you'd rather not navigate the aisle.
- We can help fold and park walkers between the pews and keep the aisles clear.
We want to make sure EveryOne can participate, feel included, see the screen, enjoy the company of family and friends in worship. The ushers can help guide you to these areas.
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Our Savior's is a Welcoming Community. We affirm with the apostle Paul that in Christ "there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female"
-Galatians 3:28. Christ has made us one. We are committed to extending this welcome to EveryOne without regard to gender identity, sexual orientation, race, age, socio-economic status, disability, political association, marital status, education or ethnic origin. God's reconciling love in Christ is at work in EveryOne.
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In addition to Adult Learning on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings,
we are happy to have the following study groups:
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Women's Circle and Men in Mission
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Leah Circle meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 1pm in the Fireside Room.
Men in Mission meet on the first and third Saturdays of the month at 8am. For more information, contact Glenn Humann at 425.252.6709.
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Donating to Our Savior's
Thank you for your gifts in support of our church, including the many different ministries that the congregation helps like the Youth Gathering, Everett Rides, Food Baskets and Socktoberfest. We could not accomplish what we are able to without each and every one of you.If you have questions about signing up for online giving, contact Sheila Bartlett.
Did you know that over 100 households have signed up for automatic online giving through Give+ (formerly Simply Giving)? Throughout the year, your regular offering supports and sustains ministry ... even when you're away!
Click
HERE to sign-up or contact our Financial Secretary
Sheila Bartlett with
questions about your giving or to sign up automatic online giving..
If you direct your giving through a financial institution, be sure to let them know that our address is: 215 Mukilteo Blvd. Everett WA 98203-2057.
Help us save on the cost of mailing offering envelopes
Do you need to receive envelopes by mail?
No worries! We are happy to send them to you.
Do you give through electronic giving or online banking?
Do you find yourself recycling the envelopes you receive by mail?
Let the church office know by emailing
Nancy. She can remove your address from the mailing list so you won't receive unwanted mail.
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ELCA and NW WA Synod News
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The Spirit by Bishop Kirby Unti
Click
HERE to read the January issue of
The Spirit.
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Did You Know?
Lutheran Disaster Response sends 100% of your donation to direct aid
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This is possible because the administration costs are part of the infrastructure of our ELCA churchwide expression which is sustained by the mission support dollars from our ELCA congregations. To give or learn more, click
HERE.
"Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God."
-- Isaiah 41:10
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Click
HERE to read the 1/10/2019 Situation Report on Hurricane Michael
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Note These Upcoming Dates
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- Family & Friends Gathering on 1/20 at 4:30pm
- Kids & Communion on 1/20 at 5pm
- Church Office Closed on 1/21 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Sit Listen Write on 1/23 at 6pm
- Preschool Drive-In Movie Night on 1/25 at 5:30pm
- Newcomers Received on Sunday, 1/27
- ONE SERVICE SUNDAY on 1/27 with Coffee Fellowship at 9am, Worship at 10am, followed by Annual Meeting at 11am
- Port Gardner Bay Music Society Concert on 1/27 at 2pm
- SHE Gathers Mini Retreat on 2/2 at 10am
- Kids & Communion follow-up on 2/6 at 6:30pm
- Registration for Preschool 2019/2020 on 2/6 at 8am
- Youth Fun Friday on 2/8 at 6:30pm
- Civic Youth Sunday on 2/10
- Coming in March -- Parents Night Out!
... and much more!
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Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram
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Church Office
(425) 252 0413
Office Hours:
8am to 4pm, MON -- THUR
8am to noon FRI
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Regular Schedule on Sundays
9:00am Worship with Holy Communion
10:00am Coffee Fellowship
10:00am Learning for EveryOne
11:00am Youth Group
11:00am Worship with Holy Communion
12:00pm Coffee Fellowship
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