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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:
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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April 22, 2018
4th Sunday of Easter
Breakfast Service at 8:15am (meal served at 7:45)
Traditional Service at 10:35am
Evening Worship at 5:00pm
Sermon:
"Simple and Hard"
Scripture: John 10:11-18, 1 John 3:16-24
"We are to be to others what Christ has become for us."
Link to Building Inside Out
webpage
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MIPC Concert Series
This Saturday, April 21 at 7pm in the Sanctuary
Our next performance features the talented flutist Lauren Asimakoupoulos in recital.
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Upcoming Memorial Service
T
he memorial service for Bob Hilliard is planned for Saturday, May 12, at 2:00pm in the Sanctuary.
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Super Sixties - MyChurch Gathering
Thursday, April 26,
Fireside Room, 10:30am-1pm
Hungry? Like to enjoy fellowship over a meal? An open program, ALL AGES are welcome, is being hosted by Super Sixties this month. Come join us for a time of connecting, sharing, visioning, celebrating and hearing more about Building Inside Out. Irene Peters and Glo Ceteznik will lead an exploration of the exciting things happening at MIPC this spring and into the future. This MyChurch Gathering is your chance to ask questions, hear about the nuts and bolts of the campaign and talk with others about the Building Inside Out Campaign. This is not a fundraising meeting, no financial commitments will be asked for or received.
So come learn, enjoy friends, food and fellowship. First timers welcome! Please let Ruth Ann know by Tuesday, April 24, if you will attend. [email protected] or (206) 232-5596 x 1002.
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Parenting Seminar
Thursday, April 26, 7-9pm Dessert & Parenting Seminar
We have invited Heather Ingersoll PhD, mom, parent coach, academic and spiritual leader to share, teach, and lead discussions about cultivating faith in children's lives. A good portion of the seminar comes from her recent doctoral research that relates to adolescents. There is also research addressing elementary age families and her background includes early childhood education. We'll gather in the Fireside Room.
More info and registration can be found here.
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Goodbye for Chris
As many of you are well aware, at the end of this month we will say our goodbyes to Chris McLaughlin after 5 years of faithful service at MIPC. There will be a time of honoring Chris and praying for him and his family at the
5pm service on April 29th
, followed by a potluck reception in the courtyard.
We plan to give Chris a gift basket during this time with cards and thank you's for all his wonderful work and ministry over the years. If you would like to contribute, please drop off a goodbye card, gift card, item for the basket, etc. to the front office or put into Pastor Lindsay's front office box either on or before April 29.
Please consider bringing a salad, side or dessert for the potluck following the service, if you can, or just yourself. All are welcome!
Click on this link if you are able to bring food.
If you have any questions about this event, contact Lindsay Murphy at [email protected]
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YOU'RE INVITED
All-Church Banquet Celebration
and Children's Party - Please RSVP!
Friday Evening, May 18, 6:00pm at MIPC
RSVP here
or to [email protected] (Please include total number of attendees as well as the names and ages of children for the Nursery or ARK program)
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Got Questions?
Questions about the Building Inside Out Capital Campaign? A detailed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document is posted on the campaign page of the church website. Also posted are campaign videos, as well as copies of the campaign brochure, newsletters and so on. If you have questions not answered there, feel free to drop a line to Brad Fowler [email protected] (campaign co-chair) or Dave Vandenbosch [email protected] (campaign promotions).
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Adult Education Schedule 
Growing In Faith Class
"100,000 Sundays of Symbols & Rituals"
Sundays at 9:15am in Classroom A-B, through May 20
Christians have been worshiping together for 2,000 years - about 100,000 Sundays. What are the rituals that we do in MIPC today, which Christians started using 100,000 Sundays ago? Which of our symbols began 75,000 or 50,000 Sundays ago? Join us to look at the history of Christian worship, and to learn about the cultural and historical forces that formed our rituals and symbols, and what their meaning is for us today. Led by Rosemary Sixbey.
"Creation Care and Climate Change" -
New Class Starts This Sunday
Sundays at 9:15am, Fireside Room, Apr 22-May 6 
We'll explore what Scripture says about caring for God's creation, review the Science about our impact on the climate, and learn about practical Solutions to ensure a livable world for future generations. You'll gain hope, inspiration, and insight into how to reduce your carbon pollution, cut waste, and save money. Sessions will be led by Jeff Thiel (Carbon Innovations), and Brian Emanuels (Citizens Climate Lobby
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Women's Monday Morning Bible Study
Mondays from 10 - 11:30am in the Fireside Room
Linda Fowler leads a new series on the book of Hebrews. All women are invited to participate, Monday mornings through May 21.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Wednesdays from 11-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 Bible study moves on to the book of Hosea next week!
Contact: Joy Brown, [email protected].
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Mission Opportunities
Check out the Tiny House article that mentions MIPC in this week's issue of the Mercer Island Reporter
Our next Plymouth on Stewart lunch is Sunday, May 20
1. I would welcome some new volunteers for cooking, serving, and/or driving since Georgia Quick has moved to Oregon.
2. I would also welcome thoughts on a theme for the day for May 20th. (Past themes include: loaves, pies, breakfast for lunch, etc.)
Please help Fill-the-Bags, Sunday, April 29, after 8:15 worship
We pack brown bag lunches for Plymouth on Stewart and clear bags of personal care items for YouthCare on the last Sunday of each month. All ages are welcome to help.
Please help Fill-the-Bin, Sunday, April 29, during 10:35 worship
We collect food donations on the last Sunday of each month. These are delivered to the MI Food Pantry, operated by Mercer Island Youth & Family Services.
Leschi Needs Sweatpants and Underpants
Leschi Elementary School, our mission partner, asked if we could send sweatpants and underpants for grades K-3. Please look for the donation boxes in the hallway.
YouthCare Needs
Please help us to provide YouthCare teens with personal care items. Currently we could use combs and soap. The donation box is just outside the front office. Thank you!
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Peb
ble Preschool Book Fair
Thu, April 26 at Island Books, All Day
Island Books will donate 20% of all sales on April 26 to Pebble
Please be sure to mention Pebble Preschool at checkout!
Come and support Pebble Preschool by making a purchase at Island Books on Thursday, April 26th. Shop anytime during the day or join us for our special Brunch 'n' Browse or Sip 'n' Shop times when refreshments and treats will be served. This is a great opportunity to purchase gifts or gift cards for Mother's Day, Father's Day or graduation. Please consider buying a book to donate to the Pebble Library. We will also be accepting book donations for our Pebble Mission Book Drive for Leschi Elementary.
Brunch 'n' Browse 10 am-12:30 pm - Coffee and treats
Sip 'n' Shop 6 pm-8 pm - Wine and goodies
If you are unable to stop by in person, simply call Island Books and make a purchase over the phone.
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MIPC Courtyard Gallery 
April 19 - June 16, 2018
The art of Watanabe Sadao has hung in the Vatican Museum, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the British Museum, the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo and many other leading museums. Digital prints of his work will be exhibited in the MIPC Courtyard Gallery from April 19 - June 16, due to the generosity of Anne H. H. Pyle and the School of Asian Studies at the University of Washington.
A Christian Artist in a country where Shinto and Buddhist heritage is dominant, Mr. Watanabe created lively and energetic prints with Christian themes from traditional Japanese materials using a complex, multi-stepped process of preparation of materials and creation of images. During President Lyndon Johnson's administration, his prints hung in the White House. Yet, Watanabe said, "I would most like to see them hanging where people ordinarily gather, because Jesus brought the gospel for the people."
In addition to the prints, we are pleased to have a presentation by Anne H. H. Pyle, Watanabe's only private student, and the owner of the largest collection of his work. Join us on June 3 after the one 9:30am summer service and learn more about this artist and his calling.
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Vacation Bible School 
Peace Lab VBS, July 16-19, Mon-Thu, 5:00-7:30 PM
$85 Early Registration
Dinner, Bible Study, and Activities
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Summer 2018 Sermon Series
What few verses from the Bible most inspire you? Comfort you? Guide you? Give you direction and hope? What verse is taped on your mirror or tucked on a note card in your wallet? We are taking suggestions for the Summer sermon series looking at beloved scripture in the MIPC community. Send your favorite scripture passages to [email protected]
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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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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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