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Bridges comes out most Thursday afternoons.
Front Desk Hours:
9am-2:30pm,
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MIPC
Worship
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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, June 24, 2018
9:30 Worship Service
Worship at 9:30am in the Sanctuary
Preacher: Lindsay Murphy
Sermon:
"Trust Issues"
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9, Proverbs 3:1-8
"The issue is fear.
But the deeper issue is trust.
Can we trust our lives, our futures,
and the lives of those we love to God?
Can we trust a God we can't control?
Can we trust this God whose take on
life and death and suffering and joy
is so very different from our own?"
Link to Building Inside Out
webpage
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Upcoming Memorial Service
Doris Guidinger died on June 9th. A memorial service will be held in the Sanctuary at MIPC on Saturday, June 30, at 2:00pm.
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Mission Opportunities
Fill-The-Bags This Sunday, June 24 (before & after worship)
Special Schedule This Sunday Only
8:30am Brown B
ag lunches for Plymouth on Stewart
10:30am Clear Bags of personal care items for YouthCare
All ages are invited to help!
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.
Volunteers or questions, contact Rhinee [email protected]
Donations Needed for YouthCare
Please help us to provide YouthCare teens with personal care items. Currently we could use the following:
New toiletries
Toothpaste
Cosmetic bags
Combs & brushes
New socks
New boxers for guys & girls
Jeans & sneakers
Sleeping bags & backpacks
The YouthCare donation box is just outside the front office door.
Thank you for your generosity!
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Vacation Bible School
Peace Lab VBS, July 16-19, Mon-Thu, 5:00-7:30 PM
Dinner, Bible Study, and Activities
>> Volunteer Training after worship This Sunday, June 24, in the Worship Center.
Questions? Contact Kim at
[email protected]
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Summer Book Conversations 
Begin Monday, July 9th at 7pm, 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".
July 9 - "Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Lies I've Loved" by Kate Bowler. The author is a historian at Duke Divinity School who made a career studying the prosperity gospel in North America. In 2015, she was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer and writes about the irony of being an expert in health, wealth and happiness while being ill. Her book is a personal story, a theology class, and a lesson in empathy all wrapped into one.
Future Dates:
Aug 20 - "The Cross and the Lynching Tree" by James Cone
Sep 17 - "Take this Bread" by Sara Miles
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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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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. Our study should finish the book of Micah next week.
Contact: Joy Brown, [email protected].
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Solarize MI Workshop 
Tuesday, June 26, 6:30-8:00pm
Mercer Island Community Center
The City of Mercer Island, in partnership with the citizens' group Sustainable Mercer Island and the local non-profit Spark Northwest, is launching "Solarize Mercer Island 2018". Installing solar on your roof is a great way to save money and protect God's creation!
To learn more, and to register for a free workshop where you can schedule a free home assessment, visit www.solarizenw.org.
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 Wednesday Backyard Potlucks
July 11, July 25, Aug 8, Aug 22
5:30-7:30pm
Join us July 11 for our family-friendly summer luau kickoff in the backyard! Bring a dish to share, and chairs or blankets as you need.
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On the following Sundays: July 15 and Aug 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 on these dates.
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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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Mexico Home Building Trips 2018
Join us in an experience which could be your highlight of the church year! No experience or skill necessary. Over four or five days in Mexico you will: Work hard; Construct new homes for families with desperate needs; Build on old friendships - and develop new ones; and maybe learn something about yourself in the process.
Men's Mexico home building trip is:
October 4-7 (Thu-Sunday)
Women's Mexico home building trip is:
October 17-21 (Wed-Sunday)
For more info or to be added to our info distribution list, please mark your calendar and contact:
Women's Trip - Pastor Lindsay Murphy [email protected]
Men's Trip - Dave Vandenbosch [email protected]
Flyer at www.mipc.org
Scholarships Available - Please contact Lindsay or Dave
PS - don't tell the youth, but we "cheat". The heavy site prep and cement work is outsourced to allow for the shorter trip duration.
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Tuesday Morning Men's Bible Study
We meet on Tuesdays at 7:00am in the Fireside Room. Please contact Brian Emanuels for more information, [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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