Newcomer Mini Retreat in 2 Days
Saturday, 4/27 from 9am--Lunch
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Are you contemplating belonging at Our Savior's?
Come and we’ll share together about the unique ways that Lutherans live out their Christian faith and explore some of the particulars about our own congregation. Come at 9am and stay for lunch. Planning to attend? Click
HERE
to email Kimberly to let her know. We’ll receive newcomers on Sunday.
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Sunday Events on April 28
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Come and Worship
Bethany Sunday
Baptisms of Evyn Young and Norway Goodwin
Newcomers Received
9:00 am Worship
10:00 am Coffee Fellowship
10:00 am Learning for EveryOne
10:00 am Kid & Sundays Meeting
10:00 am Sandwich Making
10:10 am Grandparenting Ministry
11:00 am Youth Group
11:00 am Worship
12:15 pm Marilyn Hessen Memorial Service
3:00 pm Port Gardner Bay Music Society Concert
5:00 pm Families Feeding Families
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On Sunday we'll welcome Rev. Rod Vereb, Director of Pastoral Care at BNW to Our Savior’s. He’ll share about Bethany’s work on our behalf for people in our community. We’ll get a chance to talk with him during coffee fellowship too.
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Discipleship for Grown-Ups
Sunday at 10am, Conference Room
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The Way of Love; Practices for a Jesus-Centered Life
The Way of Love series reaches its conclusion on Sunday by remembering the women who went to the tomb on the first Easter morning, found it empty, and encountered Jesus. Just as they were compelled to
GO
and proclaim the good news, so we are sent to proclaim the joy of Easter. CHRIST IS RISEN!
EveryOne is invited to join us to explore how we can share this good new with others. May we
GO
into the world with joy in our hearts.
Kevin Barbour will facilitate this session.
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Kids and Sunday Mornings
Sunday, April 28 at 10am
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Taryn Hauglie and Pastor David are meeting with parents of youngsters to talk about plans for next year. There are some exciting new possibilities for learning, fellowship and worship. We'll meet in the Choir Room.
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Grandparenting Ministry
Last Sunday of Each Month
Sunday, April 28 at 10:10am, Room 245
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Grandparenting Matters! We meet for fellowship, discussion, and time devoted to prayer for our children and grandchildren. Grab a cup of coffee from the café and join us!
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Marilyn Hessen was the Office Manager here at Our Savior’s many years ago. She died on March 9.
Join her family and friends for a Memorial Service this Sunday at 12:15pm, following the 11am service.
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Your Contributions Help Us Reach ...
Local Children, Youth, and their Families
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$4,140
has been raised so far toward our goal of $10,000 for the Youth trips and for Family Events with the Stay at Home Tea, Parents Night Out and donations from Easter Breakfast. These funds are designated for Youth travel this summer and Family Events throughout the year. Questions? Contact Taryn Hauglie by clicking
HERE
. The deadline to donate to this fundraiser is April 30, 2019.
To donate online, click on the teabag.
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A Grand Finale Celebration
Sunday, April 28 at 3pm at Our Savior's
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Join Lee Mathews and the rest of the Board of the Port Gardner Bay Music Society as they present their final concert of the season,
Enchanting Lute Songs, featuring Linda Tsatsanis, Soprano and Kevin Payne, Lute.
A post-concert reception will include delectable desserts and beverages including wine from the Port Gardner Bay Winery. Those attending will have an opportunity to "raise some gold" for the Music Society as the 2019/2010 Season is announced.
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Groceries to Help the Hungry
Right Here in Our Neighborhood -- through April, 2019
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When you bring food and place it in the shopping cart through the month of April, it is picked up the Everett Family Support Center and Familias Unidas. The food is given to hungry people in our own neighborhood who are in need. A list of needs is in the cart, on the table in the back of the sanctuary; or you can get it by clicking
HERE
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The Summer Food Drive begins in May.
Details about this will be in the eNews next week.
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Wednesday Nights in May through 5/22
Potluck and Bible Study
Reflection on the Gospel Readings of the Coming Sundays
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Potluck Dinner at 6pm
Study and Conversation from 6:30pm -- 7:45pm
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Sit Listen Write
6pm -- 7:30pm,
Wednesdays through May 22
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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 on Wednesdays in May through 5/22 in room 245. Contact is
Kimberly Wuest.
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Prayer Walk
Walking and Witnessing for Immigrant Families
Friday, May 3 at 3pm
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Join Rev. Arhiana Shek Dill and other faith leaders from our community in public witness and advocacy for immigrants.
The walk begins at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Everett at 3pm. We'll walk 4.4 miles to Cascade View Presbyterian Church by about 5:30pm.
Cascade will host a Mexican taco dinner from 5--7pm. We'll see the TED Talk "Hiding in Plain Sight: My Life as an Undocumented American" and enjoy conversation.
Can't walk but you want to help? Donations of water bottles and cookies would be helpful. Contact Rev. Arhiana to coordinate.
Rev. Arhiana Shek Dill is the Developer Pastor of Mision Luterana Fe y Esperanza
(Faith and Hope Lutheran Mission)
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Update on Bishop Election Process
Nominee Forums on May 4 and May 5
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We are thankful for the Holy Spirit’s presence and promise as we move ahead. As Pastor Parks and the other nominees are called into this process, we trust God’s leading and care for the whole Church.
Forums are planned for people to hear the nominees speak:
Look at the Synod
website
for more information.
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The Northwest WA Synod Will Elect A New Bishop May 17-19
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Worship with EveryOne at Our Savior’s
Conversations about what happens on Sundays
Sundays on May 5 and 12 at 10am, Fellowship Hall
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Join with others as we listen to one another’s experience of worship and all about ways to be even more welcoming to those new to us.
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SHE Gathers!
Conversation & Community
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Join other women as we gather on Sunday, May 5 at 10am in room 244.
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Bunco de Mayo
Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30pm
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Plan now to join us for food, friends, fun, dice rolling, and prizes! No experience necessary. Leave the kids with a sitter and enjoy some adult time. $20 donation to play. The money raised will help fund a climbing rock for the Nature Park.
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Blood Drive in Honor of Hannah Mae
Friday, May 17 from 12pm to 6pm
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Save the date!
To make an appointment, Click
HERE
or call 800-398-7888.
Not able to donate blood? In honor of her birthday, Hanna Mae is also collecting new toys and books that will be given to Seattle Children’s Hospital. Her goal this year is to collect 177 items! If you are planning to participate, you may bring those items to Our Savior's on May 17 between noon and 6pm.
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We are thankful to Laura Cameron-Behee, Chris Hoiby, Kate Forrester, Tim Knopf, Jen Selders and Jeff Peterson. They were elected at last year’s June meeting of the Congregation to serve as our Nominating Committee. Pray for them! If you have ideas about who might serve our church on the council, a standing committee or as a representative to other organizations — would you let them know?
On Sunday, June 2, we'll start our Summer Worship schedule with one service at 9:30am. Our Annual Meeting follows at 10:30am. And after that we'll have a picnic in the Commons. Watch for more details in the weeks to come.
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Planning Summer Activities?
Vacation Bible School at Our Savior's
August 12-15, 9am to noon
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Registration forms and Volunteer forms are available on the table in the back of the sanctuary as well as the table in the lobby of the Learning Center. Or, click on
REGISTRATION or
VOLUNTEER to print the forms.
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Knitters and Crocheters Needed!
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If you can help replenish our supply of prayer shawls, it will be greatly appreciated. There is no set pattern. Create as you wish. Bring completed items to the office. Any questions, contact
Chris Marl
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Want to join with others? We meet the 4th Saturday of each month at 10am.
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The Columbarium at Our Savior's
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Names are being added to the Memorial Wall in the Columbarium.
For more information, email
Brent Diamond by clicking on his name
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From the Council Meeting on 4/16/2019
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The Council of Our Savior's Lutheran Church
supports the efforts of Everett Faith in Action, the City of Everett, and the Interfaith Family Shelter to responsibly launch a
"Cars to Housing,"
a safe parking pilot program in our city. We are united in our concern for the well-being of our homeless neighbors and helping them on the path to housing. We believe that families currently living on the streets in their cars being allowed to park in a church parking lot while working with a case manager to secure housing would be a benefit to these homeless individuals and to the wider community.
"Cars to Housing"
is a pilot program that will provide safe overnight parking for up to five families at a time, while working with them to transition to permanent housing. Members of the OSLC Council don’t presume to speak for members of the whole congregation and have not considered Our Savior’s parking lot as a host site, but wanted to express support of this program and its mission.
Pastor Parks, Paula Townsell and Ralph Quaas represent Our Savior’s at Everett Faith in Action. To add your support, offer questions or comments, let them know!
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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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Refugee Circle of Welcome
Thanks for the Support
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We’ve completed the campaign to raise funds for the Refugee Circle of Welcome. Your prayers, hours and contributions have blessed the family. We exceeded our goal and raised over $12,000. The Kotoks are doing well.
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Thrivent is Matching Donation Dollars
for Midwest Flooding and Southern Tornadoes
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The nursery is available on Sundays during Learning for EveryOne hour for children ages 0-3 … if we have volunteers. Are you interested in helping out with the nursery? Click
HERE
to contact Lindsey Snyder for details.
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Planning Summer Events?
Lutherwood Camp and Retreat Center
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An update from Lutherwood:
Registration is up and ready. They are excited to serve campers in in 2019. Check out all the different programs from traditional camps to specialty camps. Sign up early for discounts. Click
HERE for Summer Camp information.
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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, usually in the Fireside Room.
Men in Mission meet on the first and third Saturdays of the month at 8am. For more information, contact Ray Bowman at 425.478.2330 or click
HERE to contact him by email.
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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 Trips, Family Events, 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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Happy Easter! Christ is Risen
Click
HERE
or on the image below
to view a message from Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
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The Spirit by Bishop Kirby Unti
Click
HERE to read the May 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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Note These Upcoming Dates
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- Newcomer Mini Retreat on 4/27 from 9am--lunch
- Marilyn Hessen Memorial Service on 4/28 at 12:15pm
- PGB Music Society Concert on 4/28 at 3pm
- Bunco Social on 5/7 at 6pm
- Blood Drive in Honor of Hannah Mae on 5/17 from 12pm -- 6pm
- NW WA Synod Assembly 5/17-18
- Family & Friends Gathering on 5/19 at 4:30pm in the Nature Park
- Memorial Day on 5/27, office is closed
- CYFM Thank You Dinner on 5/31 at 6pm
... 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
(Sunday School, Confirmation, Adult Learning)
11:00am Youth Group
11:00am Worship with Holy Communion
12:00pm Coffee Fellowship
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