|
Bridges comes out most Thursday afternoons.
Front Desk Hours:
9am-2:30pm,
M-Th
|
|
MIPC Sunday
Worship
Times
|
|
OUR SUMMER
One Service at 9:30am
in the Sanctuary
(Our 3-Service Schedule will return after
Labor Day)
|
|
|
| |
Sunday, June 23, 2019
Sunday Worship at 9:30am
in the Sanctuary
Preacher: Kristy Farber
Sermon: "Boundary Crossing"
Galatians 3:23-29, Luke 8:26-39
"Power without love is reckless and abusive,
and love without power is sentimental and anemic.
Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice,
and justice at its best is power correcting everything
that stands against love."
|
|
Please join us for our next prayer shawl ministry meeting this coming Sunday, June 23, after the 9:30am service in the Ark Sunday school hallway at The Wave classroom. Knitters, prayers, and good listeners are all welcome to join us as we knit and pray together for hats and shawls providing soul comfort in times of need
.
|
Lost & Found 
The church's lost and found area has exploded to the point of overflowing. This image shows the many clothing items in the bin right inside the office door and to your left.
Please claim your items
by next Tuesday, June 25. ALL UNCLAIMED ITEMS WILL BE DONATED TO THE MIYFS THRIFT STORE.
Thank you.
|
Building Campaign Update 
In the past week, work on the windows in the ARK hallway has started. The single pane windows along the playground will be replaced with up-to-date safety glass. The process has begun with the demolition of the window frames in Classroom 2-3. The demolition has allowed for precise measurements needed to order the correct windows. Expect the new windows in September.
Have you seen the white boxes on the walls? Those new white boxes are part of our new fire alarm system. This week new horn strobes, fire pulls, smoke detectors and a new fire panel were installed.
We are moving forward!
Brian Weiss (Elder), Kristy Farber, Brad Wheeler, Judith Baxter
|
|
At this halfway point of the year, we wanted to give you an
update on MIPC's finances:
At this year's annual meeting, we shared the hard work on behalf of the staff and Session to keep the 2019 budget lean as we move toward sustainability. Even though the 2019 budget accounts for 7% less revenue than in 2018, we find the current level of giving almost 8% below our projections and 10% below last year's results for this first five months of the year. While we have taken steps to reduce spending accordingly, we would also appreciate everyone in a position to catch up on their giving commitments to please do so. We do not want this trend to continue or worsen because our day-to-day expenses do not take a summer holiday.
In addition, the MIPC Session has formed two task forces to review our current revenue sources and explore new ones. Our spending is almost entirely funded by member giving which is what makes your giving so critical to MIPC's mission and programs. As always, we appreciate your support both now and over the years.
Giving statements reflecting giving through June 30th will be mailed in the early part of July. Please review your statement for accuracy and catch up on your giving where possible. Thank you.
|
Summer Sunday Morning
Education
8:30am-9:15am in the Fireside Room
July 14: Heidi Thiese - Genes, Feelings and Family: Tools for Decoding
Your Story
July 21: MIPC Session - Ask a Session Member
July 28: Tina Vandenbosch, MD - The ABC's of Health Care Advocacy
August 11: Eliana Maxim, Co-Executive Presbyter - Being Presbyterian
August 18: Margaret Redman, Commissioned Ruling Elder - The
Practice of Prayer in Everyday Life
August 25: MIPC Session - Ask a Session Member
|
Summer Book Conversations at MIPC
Three Wednesday Evenings at 7pm in the Fireside Room
This summer we will be meeting to dive into some summer reading. The first is a spiritual memoir, the second a young adult novel, and third a book of short stories. 
July 17:
Rachel Held Evans,
Faith Unraveled
August 7:
Mason Deaver, I Wish You All The Best
September 11:
Flannery O'Connor, Everything That Rises Must Converge: Stories
(We'll focus on the following two short stories: "Revelation" and
"Everything That Rises Must Converge")
|
|
Missions
Fill-the-Bags on June 30th after the 9:30 Worship Service
Update on Jackson Street Renovation
Our Gifts of the Heart offering this year went to YouthCare's Jackson Street shelter. Here is their report:
"The staff at Jackson Street reports that things are moving along! So far the flooring has been replaced, they have received new sleeping mats, and new lockers have been installed. They have ordered refrigerators and will be ordering laundry machines soon as well. After those arrive, they will be ordering and installing a hood vent to be able to safely cook food. Once everything is done, we will send pictures to share with you."
Help Needed at YouthCare's Orion Center
Your help is needed with menu planning, shopping, and going there, if
possible, on the first Monday of each month. Join Christian Harrison and students as they serve a meal for homeless teens. [email protected] for more information
.
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
|
Children's Ministry Director Search
We are looking for the best possible candidate for this important position, so please tell your friends and associates about this opportunity! Please click on the link below to view our job posting.
And please continue to keep the Search Committee in your prayers. It is an
exceptional group who has approached this process prayerfully and thoughtfully. Please thank them for their service when you see them
.
The Search Committee is: Peggy Sue Juergens (chair), Hugo Torres (elder), Heidi Thiese, Laura Harper, Travis Larsen, Rosemary Sixbey, and Phil Kamolz
|
Lake Shasta
Are you looking for adventure and
to get out on the open road?
Are you interested in supporting the ROCK's summer youth programs? The ROCK is seeking volunteers to help drive students to their Summer Houseboating
Trip on Lake SHASTA in Redding, CA. Details include:
- Driving dates are July 8 and July 13, 2019
- Must be 25 years or older and have a clean driving record in order to drive church vehicles
- Opportunity to sight-see, camp and/or vacation in California in between driving days
- If you just want to drive one way, we will cover the cost of your flight back to Seattle from Redding, CA
- Want more details? Please email [email protected] or call (206) 232-5596 x1009.
|
| Upcoming Activities & Events |
|
MIPC enjoys a long tradition of summer programming that engages children and families in Scripture and Christian community. Typically, our largest event is a Vacation Bible School in July. This year, we have several unusual factors that have compelled us to re-think VBS. Specifically, the scheduling of maintenance on our roof and HVAC systems, along with transitional staffing in Children's Ministry. After weighing all the issues, it was decided that MIPC will not host a VBS program this year. Below is a list of our fun family events over the summer: park playdates, Farmers Market meet-ups, Clarke Beach picnic and a baseball game. We look forward to seeing you over the summer, and are already planning a fabulous VBS for July, 2020.
|
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].
|
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 in the book of Isaiah at chapter 25.
|
MIPC Tuition-Based Programs are enrolling for the 2019-2020 school year:
Pebble Preschool
Registration
The Pebble Preschool has begun registration for the 2019-2020 school year. The Pebble provides a Christian-centered environment where children will build a strong foundation of early learning experiences. We have programs for 2.5 year olds - 5 year olds. We welcome visitors to tour our school
.
EPIC Days - Afterschool Program for Elementary Aged Kids 
We provide a safe and loving community that bridges the space between school and home for your child(ren). Registration will be accepted until spots are full, and throughout the year as space is available. EPIC Hours: MISD school dismissal - 6:00pm, Monday-Friday
For registration and tour information contact: Director, Stephanie "Ms. Steph" Boyer, (
206) 232-5596 x1016 or
[email protected]
|
Sanctuary Flowers Invitation
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, your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. Flowers can come from your garden or a flower shop, whatever works best for you. Because some are allergic to floral fragrances, it's best to plan flowers without fragrances. Thank you.
Please look at the calendar to see if there is a specific Sunday that you would like to provide flowers for worship in the sanctuary. Your beautiful donation will be recognized in the bulletin.
Please reach out to Brian at the front desk to coordinate your donation or if you have any questions, [email protected].
|
3605 84th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5595
|
|
|
