Here is what is happening at First Lutheran Church this month!
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Summer Worship Schedule
Worship: 9:30 am
Fellowship Hour: 10:30 am
Communion served every Sunday
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Summertime and Change
It is always exciting to move into our summer schedule. We gather as one community for worship at 9:30 am on Sundays from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. Folks from the early service get to sleep in a little and those at the late service get started with their day a little earlier. It is also a change, a change that we anticipate. It is a change that we are able to deal with because we are prepared for it.
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FLC Summer Project: School Kits for LWR!
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First Lutheran Church's Summer community project will be putting together school kits for Lutheran World Relief. On the last sunday of each month (June 24, July 29 and August 26) we will gather in the Fellowship Hall to sew, cut, gather and pack these kits (brunch will be provided).
If you are someone who is able to help do some work preparing for these Sunday gatherings you can join Lucy Kay Osborne and Audrey Fisher on the first and third Mondays beginning June 4, starting at 9 am and finishing at noon, in the Fellowship Hall. This will be a time to cut, sew and inventory school supplies. If you'd like to sew, please bring a sewing machine.
LWR is specific about what can & cannot be sent in the kits, so please watch for a display in the narthex of what can be purchased. There will also be a list to take with you when you hit the sales and shop for school supplies. We are not accepting monetary donations for this project; we truly just want your time and talent!
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Summer Day Camp (*Grades 1 – 5), meet from 9 AM – 3 PM. The cost per person is $45 (includes lunch).
Download registration form or
register online. If you register online you must also complete the downloadable Summer Day Camp form to turn in on or before the first day of day camp.
* Grade student is entering in the Fall of 2018.
Helpers and staff are needed. Please contact Roger Steinke for more information
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UPCOMING YOUTH ACTIVITIES:
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Graduation Information is needed!
Please remember to forward information about your High School and College Graduates to Roger. Please include any important information about their choice of college, awards, scholarships and other achievements. The High School Graduate Breakfast and Recognition is scheduled for Sunday, June 10th.
It’s a “Meet-and-Greet,” with the Mount Cross Lutheran Crew on Sunday, June 3rd, from 10:45 AM – 2:30 PM.
Our First Lutheran group will be working with the Mount Cross Lutheran (University Place) group in Houston, Texas. This is our chance to meet each other for lunch and a fun activity. We’ll meet at First Lutheran at 10:45 AM, drive to South Center Mall, meet the Mount Cross group for lunch, get to know each other, join in an activity and return to First Lutheran at around 2:30 PM. PLEASE NOTE THE NEW START AND END TIMES!
Houston Youth Gathering Final “Pre-Trip” Information Meeting is on Wednesday, June 6th, from 7 – 8 PM.
All youth attending the Youth Gathering are asked to attend this important meeting. A detailed trip itinerary and final Youth Gathering information will be shared. Completed Forms and final payments will be collected.
High School Graduate Breakfast and Recognition will be celebrated on Sunday, June 10th, from 9:30 – 11:30 AM.
The Graduate Recognition will take place during the 9:30 AM Sunday morning Worship Service. Graduates are invited to wear their graduation gowns at the Worship Service. The Graduate Breakfast will be held for High School Graduates and their families following the Worship Service, starting at around 10:45 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Please contact Roger with questions regarding the Graduate Breakfast and/or Recognition.
The 2018 ELCA National Youth Gathering is in Houston, Texas. 15 First Lutheran youth and adults leave for the Houston Gathering on Sunday, June 24 and return to Bothell on Tuesday, July 3. Over 30,000 Lutheran youth will descend on Houston for a week of fun, service, worship, music, learning, fellowship and amazing experiences!
2018 Youth Mission Trip to Camp Lutherhaven in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is Sunday, July 15 – Friday, July 20.
This Mission Trip is Open to students entering Grades 5 – 9. (Students entering Grades 10 – 12 may apply with Roger to attend as Counselors in Training.) Together with our friends from Peace Lutheran Puyallup, we’ll work together and serve Jesus at this premier Christian Camp. Experiences include: work projects at Camp Lutherhaven, Campfires, Hiking, a visit to Silverwood Theme Park, Team Building Initiatives, a day at Shoshone Mountain Retreat, Climbing Tower Time and Zip Line Rides. There will also be plenty of “Water Fun in the Sun!” Situated on scenic Lake Coeur d’Alene, Lutherhaven offers many waterfront activities, which will include swimming, canoeing, water slides and time lounging on the beach! Please Sign Up on the Youth Board!
“This is how we know what love is:
Jesus Christ laid down his life for us.
And we ought to lay down our lives
for our brothers and sisters.
Dear children,
let us not love with words or speech
but with actions and in truth.”
1 John 3:16 & 18
Please join your First Lutheran Church Family in these exciting events! With JOY in Christ,
Roger
Roger Steinke,
Director of REACH Ministries
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From Roger: What's Coming Up!
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Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study, Saturday, June 16: 9 – 10:30 AM
Come and join other men from the congregation and community for breakfast and conversation! There will be “food for the body, food for the soul and food for thought!” Once again, Gordy Phelps is preparing a delicious breakfast spread. Pastor Berg is leading another inspiring Bible study and discussion.. Please join us!
Hot Rods & Hot Dogs! 10th Annual Classic Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show!
Saturday, June 23, 10 AM – 1 PM
First Lutheran Church will again partner with Ceremony Masters and Life Celebrations by Evergreen Washelli and hold this spectacular summer event! The event will feature a variety of hot rods, motorcycles, imports, custom cars and trucks! The Community is invited to support “The End Summer Hunger” Campaign, a Hopelink lunch program to feed kids. Admission is free. Please consider bringing a donation of cash or canned food to help “End Summer Hunger!” A concession stand will feature “Hot Dogs,” condiments, chips and beverage. Plenty of summer food and fun! Help is needed with the BBQ and food tables. Please let Roger know if you can help.
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Congratulations to our 2018 Graduates!
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2018 High School Graduates
Brooke Faubion graduates from Monroe High School and will attend Pacific Lutheran University.
Alison Mador graduates from Inglemoor High School and will attend Colorado State University in Fort Collins.
Megan Penrose graduates from Bothell High School and will attend Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland.
Jake Peoples graduates from Bothell High School and will attend the University of Washington.
Sandra Yang graduates from Edmonds Woodway High School and will attend Pace University in New York City,
2018 College Graduates
Alissa Kaufhold graduated from the University of Puget Sound (Tacoma) in May 2018. She will continue her education pursuing her Masters at Teaching (M.A.T.) at the University of Puget Sound this upcoming Fall.
Ellie McCaw graduated Magna cum laude from the University of San Diego with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy & minors in German & Supply Chain Management.
Post Graduate Degrees:
Kiersten Bowers graduated with a Master’s in Education from Pacific Lutheran University.
Alysha Davis graduated with a Master’s in Education from Washington State University.
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June 2018
Our FLC library committee has two newsworthy items:
Linda Siebert has organized a featured topic for each month from our library’s extensive book collection. At least four books relating to a “specific topic” including many new books will be on display on the table outside the library with the monthly topic highlighted —ready for you to “ check out”.
Four new books on the June subject of “ Spirituality” are on the table now.
* Hallelujah Anyway by Ann Lamott
* The Spirituality of Wine by Gisela H. Kreglinger
* To the Table: A Spirituality of Food, Farming, and Community by Lisa Graham McMinn
* Grateful by Diana butler Bass
This year you may submit for our photo gallery display and judging:
Show Us Your 2018 Favorite Photo
Several of our photographers commented that limiting their photo shoots to just the summer months was difficult. In October 2018, you can submit your favorite photo of 2018. Information on your photo date submission, our yearly gallery showing, judging, and displaying your photo will be included in the July/ August newsletter. Winning photos will be framed and hung in the library for the year 2019.
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Last Chance to Claim Lost and Found Items!
Please check the lost and found display in the outer narthex for items you've lost, and some you may not even know you've lost! All remaining items will be donated on June 11.
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June Outreach
When school is out for the summer, many of the nearly 14,000 children in north and east King County who qualify for free or reduced cost meals during the school year may go hungry.
Money deposited in the
Change for Change
jar will be used to support
Hopelink's
End Summer Hunger program.
The focus of donations to the
Hopelink
grocery cart will be for
be for
replacements for school lunch programs (peanut butter, jelly, fruit cups, cracker & cheese packs, etc.)
June Monthly Outreach:
$1,100.00 will go to
Camp Lutherwood
in Bellingham
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Stitch-by-Stitch
God’s Love, Our Hands
Do you knit or crochet? First Lutheran has a large supply of yarn which you can turn into knitted or crocheted items that can help others. The yarn is available in Room 104 (downstairs, off Fellowship Hall). Stop in anytime to pick up yarn and get started on a project. Return finished items to the drop box in Room 104. Your knitted and crocheted items will be taken to places such as Compass Center, Eastside Baby Corner, Mary’s Place, nursing homes, animal shelters, and the Multiservice Center. You could also knit for our prayer shawl ministry.
Needed items include:
- Warm hats for adults, and children
- Warm scarves for adults, and children
- Sweaters for infant to child size 14
- Twin bed size afghans
- Infant blankets
- Prayer shawls
- Kitty blankets for the Seattle Humane Society (about 2 x 2 feet)
We also have a large amount of cotton yarn suitable for dishcloths, potholders, or other projects.
Questions? Contact Karen Thomas.
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Scrip and Other Passive Fundraising for First Lutheran Church!
We have several opportunities for earning money while you shop for FLC's many social ministry programs:
- Buy Scrip on Sunday mornings or sign up for Shop with Scrip. Many vendors are available for instant purchase and redemption from your mobile phone in the Shop with Scrip program. No more writing checks; the money is automatically deducted from your checking account using Presto Pay. (The profit margin for scrip is not great enough to support credit card payments.) Scrip returns anywhere from 3 - 12% of your purchases to FLC! You can buy grocery cards, movie tickets, Amazon, even Groupon - the list is great!
- Sign up for Amazon Smile and name First Lutheran Church as your charity. Every time you shop with Amazon Smile FLC receive .05% of your purchase price. You can still use Amazon Prime. Get your kids to sign up, too!
- Link your Fred Meyer rewards card to their Community Rewards program for First Lutheran Church. All of your purchases will result in a quarterly donation to FLC.
- Sign up for Bartell's B Caring Program, and name First Lutheran Church as your charity.
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Women of First Lutheran Church (WFLC or WELCA)
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The Women of First Lutheran Church (WFLC) is a local organization of the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (WELCA). All women at FLC are considered members of both WFLC and WELCA. You are invited to participate in any of the bible study circles, WFLC sponsored events and/or regional and national events.
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Bible Study opportunities available: All are welcome!
Deborah: Wednesday, June 6, 10:00 am, The Landing.
(Gather magazine subscription Bible study and articles.)
Contact: Bonnie Ahlstedt 360-805-1743 or bob.bon@comcast.net.
Hannah: Monday, June 18, 6:30 pm at Karen Thomas' home
Christian studies & fellowship
No child care available for the June meeting
Contact: Linda Siebert 425-821-1703.
Rebecca Circle: Wednesday, June 20, 10:00 am in the Landing.
Women of the ELCA
Gather Bible Study
and articles
Contact: Barbara Thieme 425-898-8982
Quilters: Every Thursday, 9:00 am - noon
All are welcome, no experience needed! Tasks for any ability. Cutting and ironing can also be done at home.
Contact: Audrey Fisher 425-822-6143
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Session one – The paradoxes of prayer (1 Samuel 12:16)
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Session two – The practices of prayer (Psalm 19:14)
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Session three – The products of prayer (Romans 8:26-28)
THANK YOU to the congregation, quilters & friends and Bible study circles, who donated $907 towards shipping costs for LWR. The May shipment included 212 quilts, 141 Personal Care Kits and 70 lbs. (300+ bars) of soap. Our quilts total since 1979 is 17,939.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Wednesday, Sept. 12, Potluck and Shower at noon for EASTSIDE BABY CORNER. Keep EBC needs in mind as you garage sale and sales shop for babies and children up to age 12. Items needed will be posted on the WELCA bulletin board or at
https://babycorner.org/donate-goods/.
WELCA NW WA Synodical Retreat, Sept. 21-23, 2018 at Warm Beach Conference Center, Stanwood. Save the Date!! Guest speaker Barbara Bell will focus on “Attitudes are Contagious”. Always a delightful weekend of refreshing our souls. Contact Bonnie Ahlstedt or Dawn Bastin.
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Join Hands Day
June 2, 9 am - 2 pm
Lunch Provided
Come, volunteer to help get camp ready for the summer. Projects for all ages and skills. More information at Camplutherwood.org
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Summer Camp Registration is OPEN for Camp Lutherwood in Bellingham and Camp Lutherhaven in Coeur d’Alene! First Lutheran Church Bothell students are eligible for a $100 Summer Camp Scholarship (please contact Roger for scholarship information).
Find Summer Camp dates and information for Camp Lutherhaven (Coeur d’Alene) at:
www.lutherhaven.com.
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Connect With Our Partners
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First Lutheran Church | 425-486-2314 | 425-297-4898 |office@flcbothell.org
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