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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
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November 18, 2018
Stewardship Dedication Sunday
Breakfast Service at 8:15am (meal served at 7:45)
Traditional Service at 10:35am
Evening Worship at 5:00pm
Education Hour at 9:15am
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15
"Good morning.
Lead with gratitude.
The air in your lungs, the sky above you.
Proceed from there."
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Concert This Saturday Evening!
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Building God's Kingdom:
MIPC Stewardship 2019
Stewardship Dedication Sunday
This Sunday, November 18, marks the last day of our formal stewardship campaign. Thank you to those who have gotten their pledge forms in! While we are off our pace from the past few years in terms of pledges received, our hope is that we can catch up this week
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We want to finish strong to ensure that next year's expenses (salaries, utilities, insurance, mission & ministry budgets) are adequately covered.
If you haven't had a chance to complete your 2019 pledge, you can do so at
www.mipc.org/stewardship
or we have additional pledge cards at the front desk and throughout the church. As we anticipate an increase in our operating expenses of $60,000 or 5% over our current budget, please consider a 5% increase to your pledge or, if you are able, a greater increase to help subsidize those that are unable.
On Sunday, we have a fun wrap-up to share at each of the services as we celebrate Dedication Sunday. Thank you for joining with us in this sacred trust of caring financially for God's church and helping us ensure we finish strong!!
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Blood Pressure Screening This Sunday
Get your blood pressure checked at our Blood Pressure Screening every 3rd Sunday of the month. The MIPC Health Ministry team is available this Sunday, November 18, after each worship service.
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Rehearsal after the breakfast service this Sunday, Nov 18
Join the MIPC Advent Orchestra! Rehearsals are in the Alligator room after the breakfast service for musicians of all ages and skill levels. Contact Stephen Dudycha, [email protected].
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Mercer Island Thanksgiving Service
Covenant Shores Fellowship Hall
This Sunday, November 18 at 7:00pm
Speakers will include Chaplain Greg Asimakoupoulos, Pastor Julie Steel (Evergreen Covenant), Father Patrick Freitag (St. Monica) and our own Pastor Kristy Farber.
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The ARK (Children's Ministries) is looking for a few adults who might be willing to lead our music time prior to Sunday School class each week. We usually have 3 songs before dismissing to our classes. Live music (guitar or other instrument) would be great, or lead along with our music videos. Your choice. Interested?
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Missions
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
YouthCare Needs
Thank you for your donations for YouthCare clear bags. Please note that right now they especially need soap, and always socks and sturdy shoes! They can also use the following:
New cotton boxers for guys and girls
New socks
Jeans and sneakers
Sleeping bags
First aid kits
New toiletries
Backpacks
Coats and jackets
Nonperishable foods
Gift cards (Safeway, Fred Meyer, Target, Ross, etc.)
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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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
. Next week we continue our study at Exodus 7:14.
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Super Sixties 
Next Monday, November 19th, 10:15am-11am
MIPC Fireside Room
Please join us at the
Pebble Preschool Thanksgiving Gathering to eat snacks
(no lunch), enjoy drinks and give thanks. Preschoolers, Super Sixties and others will share a light snack, sing songs and enjoy entertaining conversations with one another. (You never know what new things you might learn from a preschooler!)
All are welcome, so bring a friend!
To plan for food, please let Ruth Ann know by Thursday, November 15th if you will attend. [email protected], or (206) 232-5596 x1002
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Come Decorate for Advent!
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Sunday morning,
9:15-10:15am, A-B Classroom
Join us this Sunday, as John Olson concludes our study of 1st John.
(The class will not meet on Sunday, November 25th.)
Coming on Sundays, December 2, 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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Women's Monday Morning Bible Study
Mondays beginning Nov. 26, 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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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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