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Bridges comes out most Thursday afternoons.
Front Desk Hours:
9am-2:30pm,
M-Th
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MIPC Sunday
Worship
Times
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OUR SUMMER
One Service at 9:30am
in the Sanctuary
(Our 3-Service Schedule will return after
Labor Day)
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Sunday, July 21, 2019
Summer Sunday Morning Education at 8:30am
Sunday Worship at 9:30am
in the Sanctuary
Preacher: Dan Hammer
Scripture: Psalm 27:1, 4-9; Luke 10:38-42
"Something was comforting about strangers -- it seemed like
they would exist forever as the same unknowable mass."
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Summer Sunday Morning
Education
This Sunday from
8:30am-9:15am
July 21: "Ask a Session Member"
This Sunday members from the MIPC Session will be hosting a Question and Answer time about life and ministry of the work of Session as they pray for and help lead the church. We'll begin with brief updates from Brian Weiss about the Building Task Force work, and Tom Bahn from the Finance team, and then listen to the questions you have about the Session's work at MIPC.
July 28: Tina Vandenbosch, MD - The ABC's of Health Care Advocacy
August 4: Lynn Hankes, MD - Addiction: Is It Really a Disease, And If So, So What?
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
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Blood Pressure Screening This Sunday
Come get your blood pressure checked this Sunday! The MIPC Health Ministry team will be available after the 9:30am worship service in the front preschool room.
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Missions
Stay to Fill-The-Bags This Sunday, July 21st
Please stay and help fill brown bag lunches for Plymouth on Stewart this Sunday morning in the Courtyard after the worship service
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SAVE THE DATE - Fill The Backpacks, August 18th
We'll gather right after worship in the gym (apx 10:30am).
Fill 230 backpacks with school supplies for Friends of the Children.
Have lunch! All ages are welcome to help and eat.
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
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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
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MIPC Summer Choir
Sundays, July 28 and August 11
Let us make a joyful noise unto the Lord! Meet in the Sanctuary at 8:40am (to prepare for the 9:30 worship service.) All ages welcome!
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Wallpaper Removal:
A New Volunteer Opportunity
Have you been successful removing wallpaper? In children's classroom 2-3, it is necessary to remove wallpaper from one wall. If you want more information, or if you are ready help right now, please contact Judith in the office, [email protected].
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Children's Ministry Director 
The Children's Ministry Director Search Committee is pleased to introduce our new director of Children's Ministry, Julie Garrett. Prior to stepping into her role as interim director of Children's Ministry, Julie most recently served MIPC as the Ministry Associate to Student Ministries. We are grateful for the energy,
enthusiasm, and creativity that she will bring to her new leadership position. If you have not yet had the opportunity to meet Julie, please take a minute to introduce yourself to her at worship, or stop by her office during the week.
The Children's Ministry Director Search Committee:
Heidi Thiese, Laura Harper, Hugo Torres, Travis Larsen, Phil Kamolz, and Peggy Sue Juergens
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Summer Book Conversations at MIPC
Will Continue in August, on
Wednesday, Aug 7th at 7:00pm
This summer we are meeting to dive into some summer reading!
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")
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Spiritual Direction Group
4 Sundays beginning August 11 at 10:45am
Margaret Redman and Ben McConaughy are offering a spiritual direction group for four weeks beginning August 11. Group spiritual direction is a structured opportunity to explore where God is moving in the members' individual and collective lives. We will center ourselves in the Spirit, share a bit of our lives, and intentionally reflect on the perceived presence of God. If the group is successful, we will explore continuing it into the fall. If you have any questions, please contact:
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Giving Statements have been mailed
You should receive shortly your giving statement for the first 6 months of this year. Please take some time to review the statement to make sure your giving is on schedule and that your gifts have been correctly recorded by us. If you have any questions regarding your statement, please contact Mike Crewdson, Director of Finance at (206) 232-5595 x1006
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Enjoy the Convenience of Electronic Giving
We want to remind you that we offer electronic giving as a way to automate your regular offering. Electronic giving offers convenience for you while providing MIPC much-needed donation consistency. We have both direct debit giving which automatically transfers funds from your checking or savings account as well as credit card giving. Visit our website www.MIPC.org to set up an automatic donation plan, change your donation plan or make a one-time donation.
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Building Campaign Update
If you have been at the church recently you have seen that there is a lot going on. At the beginning of the month there was a large crane removing the old HVAC units from the west side of the roof and putting the new units up in their place. The crane will be back on Tuesday to complete the removal of the remaining units and delivering the last of the new units. During the entire month technicians are working to install the new units
. Next week, remodeling will begin in the old Rock offices to create office space for the First Taiwanese Presbyterian Church (FTPC). FTPC has been sharing space with MIPC since 2003. The remodel will also create a remodeled lounge space for the Rock.
We are moving forward!
Brian Weiss (Elder), Kristy Farber, Brad Wheeler, Judith Baxter
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Men's and Women's Mexico
Housebuilding Trips
SAVE THE DATE(s)... Registration Coming Soon!
Men's Trip: October 10th-13th
Women's Trip: October 23rd-27th
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A review of our facilities usage protocol, prices and contract was completed. This resulted in new pricing for outside groups and some new policies for everyone. The new documents are attached.
A summary of the changes in procedure are:
· Sundays are set aside for worship. Activities not directly related to worship will no longer occur on Sundays.
· Ash Wednesday and Holy Week will be set aside for worship activities only; exclusion will be Pebble Preschool and Epic Days.
· Furniture used in a room must be returned to its original position unless a special arrangement has been made.
· Trash must be emptied by the group using the room.
· All dishes and cutlery must be compostable. (Contact Judith Baxter, [email protected], if you need help with this.)
· Church-owned audio-visual equipment may only be used with permission. (Expect equipment to be locked up.)
Thank you for helping us to make this a clean, well-functioning worship space that we can share with the community
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William Bryant, MIPC Organist:
Upcoming Performance
This Saturday, July 20th, at 7:30pm
Dr. William Bryant
is excited to be participating in the Northwest Mahler Festival Orchestra for the first time this year. The group will be performing at Shorecrest Performing Arts Center at 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155. Dr. Bryant will be playing principal oboe on Dvorak's Carnival Overture, second oboe on Mahler's First Symphony, and English horn on Bartok's First Suite for Orchestra (a work rarely performed or recorded). Additional information and ticketing details can be found here:
www.nwmahlerfestival.org
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MARINERS BASEBALL GAME VS. RAYS 
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Sunday, Aug 11th @ 1pm
A limited amount of tickets are still available.
Please contact
Julie
or
Steph
to reserve your ticket.
$15.00/person
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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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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
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Next week we continue our study in the book of Isaiah at chapter 34.
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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
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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]
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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].
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3605 84th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5595
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