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Annual Salmon BBQ and Ministry Fair
Sunday, September 8
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Worship at 9:30am
Ministry Fair at 10:30am
Salmon BBQ at 11:00am
September 8 is the last day of the Summer Worship schedule with one service at 9:30am. After worship we'll have a Ministry Fair in the Commons alcove. The Ministry Fair is a great time to learn about and sign up for:
Educational Opportunities
Holiday Food Baskets
Music Ministry
Children, Youth and Family Ministry
Mission
and More!
Around 11am, we'll gather in the Fellowship Hall and Commons to enjoy the BBQ.
- If your last name begins with A-L, plan to bring a salad or side dish to share.
- If your name begins with M-Z, plan to bring a dessert or fruit platter to share.
A freewill donation is welcome to cover the cost of the salmon. Suggested amounts $8 per person or $24 per family. (A family includes children under 18).
Reservation forms are available in the EveryOne Pages or you may click
HERE to print out a copy. You may place your reservation form in the offering plate.
Would you be able to help with this event? Help is needed to set-up, serve food, and clean-up. See the sign-up board in the Commons or your reservation form.
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Sunday Events on August 18
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Come and Worship
09:30 am Worship
10:30 am Coffee Fellowship
11:00 am Family & Friends Gathering
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The deadline to order tickets is TODAY
Aquasox Game
Sunday, August 25, at 4:05pm
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Join folks from Our Savior's at the Everett Aquasox game on Sunday, August 25. Gametime is at 4:05pm and tickets are $10/person. Bring the whole family and enjoy America's favorite pastime with some of the best people around! Reserve your tickets by clicking
HERE
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Payment secures your tickets; cash or check can be brought to the church or mailed in (c/o Taryn Hauglie, please indicate that mailed payment is designated for the Aquasox game), and credit/debit cards can be accepted following worship on the Sunday mornings leading up to game day (small convenience fee will apply).
Questions?
Contact
Taryn Hauglie
, Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministry.
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We welcome our new Contemporary Music Leader who will be installed on August 25. Be sure to say hello on Sunday!
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Here are a few words from Dane:
I moved to Seattle in 2009 after graduating from Whitworth University where I studied Music and Business Management. For the past 10 years, I have been involved with Seattle's music scene in a variety of ways; as a singer with the Seattle Rock Orchestra, performing and organizing fundraiser events for Fremont Abbey Arts, hosting the Conor Byrne Open Mic in Ballard, collaborating with many local artists both live and in the studio, and composing and arranging for my own cello, violin, and guitar trio.
I am grateful every day for the opportunity to share the gift of song, and for music’s mysterious and unique power to move the soul profoundly. It is a wonderful blessing to have a voice to raise in praise and worship, and I look forward to leading in song and singing together!
"
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving,
and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms
." - Psalm 95:2
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My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast;
I will sing and make music
.” - Psalm 57:7
“
Music expresses that which cannot be said
and on which it is impossible to be silent
.” - Victor Hugo
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OWLs Event (Older Wiser Lutherans)
Lake Riley on Tuesday, August 20
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This is our annual fun picnic at Lake Riley (Everett Son's of Norway property). To carpool or follow carpools to Lake Riley, we'll leave Our Savior's parking lot at 10am.
Bring a salad or dessert to share as well as your own beverage. If you want to swim in the pool, bring your swimsuit and towel.
Our friend Ken Kappel will bring burgers, hot dogs or brats and buns. Be sure to bring some money to reimburse him for the meat.
Lake Riley is a beautiful location that we use, courtesy of Weldon & Lorain Sorgen. Should it dare to rain, there is a kitchen and large room we can use. If you plan to attend, please email Carol Wooten by clicking
HERE so she can plan the purchase of the meat and carpooling.
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Safe Haven Training
Sunday, September 8 from 12:30pm -- 2:00pm
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Anyone planning to participate in the ministries of the church, which have direct involvement with minors, are required to go through Safe Haven training on a bi-annual basis. If you are interested in helping out with Sunday School, CYFM events, the Early Childhood Ministry, or need to renew training and background check, please RSVP on your yellow slip or email Taryn Hauglie by clicking
HERE
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Retired?
Do You Love to Garden?
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Come join our grounds crew here at Our Savior's.
Call Lloyd Townsend at 425.259.5257 for more information.
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Thanks to Debbie Woltring who has volunteered to be our shopper. We're grateful!
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Coming in September
beginning on the 18th
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We’ve got a lot of fun activities planned for Wednesday Nights this Fall.
- Kid's Ring & Sing at 5pm in the Choir Room
- Sit Listen Write in room 246, begins at 6pm
- Potluck Meal, begins at 6pm
- Adult Learning at 6:30pm, in the Conference Room
- Band Rehearsal at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary
- First Bible Class for Kids and Families in the Pastor’s Office at 6:30pm on 9/18 and 9/25
- Grandparenting Ministry at 6:30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month in the Commons Alcove
Watch for more information about all of these activities in upcoming editions of the eNews and the EveryOne Pages.
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Kid's Ring & Sing
Wednesdays at 5pm, Starting 9/18
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A music program for kids in grades 3-5. We’ll learn to ring tone chimes and handbells and sing! Led by Roberta Foreman and Lee Mathews. Click
HERE
to email for more info.
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Sit Listen Write
Wednesdays at 6pm, Starting 9/18
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If you don't know what's on your subliminal mind you just need a new prompt and 10 minutes of time. Come join us for Sit. Listen. Write.
We'll meet weekly, beginning on Wednesday September 18 at 6:00 pm. and continue until Advent recess.
This is not poetry but can become a poem not prose or creative writing but may end up being just that. It only takes listening and responding. You may be surprised what is on your mind and the minds of your friends in the group.
Sometimes we laugh, sometimes we cry, and sometimes we become so hysterical
we may have to leave the room to simply stopped laughing!
No talent needed just paper and pen and a group of friends. This will be led by Rev. Sarah France.
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First Bible Classes for Families
Wednesdays, September 18 & 25 at 6:30pm
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Is your student ready to engage the scriptures beyond the story picture Bible? Is your student a reader? All families with students who are 2nd/3rd grade and older who have not yet received their First Bible are invited to these fun and interactive lessons on the gift of the Bible prior to presentations on Sunday, 9/29.
Join us for a potluck meal at 6pm and stay for the class. We’ll meet in the Pastor’s Office. Please RSVP with the church office at 425.252.0413 or leave a note on your yellow slip.
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Grandparenting Ministry on 9/18
Third Wednesday of the Month at 6:30pm
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Grandparenting Matters! We meet for fellowship, discussion, and time devoted to prayer for our children and grandchildren. We’ll gather with others for a potluck meal at 6pm and then meet in the Commons Alcove. Questions? Contact Chris Hoiby at 425.257.0664 or click
HERE
to email him.
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Something New for Children and Youth
Big Plans for Fall!
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- New children’s Sunday School during the 9am service for preschool-elementary
- Littlest Lutheran’s Lookout upstairs above the sanctuary
- 10am Kid’s Activities, Adult Learning and Fellowship for EveryOne
- Confirmation Retreats instead of Sunday classes
- Nursery Care available at 9am and 11am Worship
Questions,
email Taryn Hauglie
, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries here at Our Savior's.
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Holiday Food Baskets
September is the Time to Sign Up to Help
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Every fall we make a commitment to help our neighbors in need. This year, we plan to sponsor 100 families. Watch for more information in the weeks ahead. As we have done previously, instead of mailing out forms, they will be sent and attached in the Thursday eNews.
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Volunteers are needed to blow our gutters.
Can you help? Equipment is provided.
Contact Lloyd Townsend by clicking
HERE.
Volunteers are needed to use a string trimmer on the weed growth in the zig zag trail down to the gulley. Can you help? Contact Jim Hunt by clicking
HERE.
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One More Week of Flames & Games
Wednesday, August 21 from 6pm -- 9pm
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Wednesday Night Summer Youth Group is open to all 6th-12 graders and their friends. Come join in the fun of activities, inside and outside, service projects, devotionals, camp fire and s’mores.
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Groceries to Help the Hungry
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When you bring food and place it in the shopping cart, it is picked up the Everett Family Support Center and Familias Unidas. The food is given to hungry people in our own neighborhood who are in need. Click
HERE
for a list of current needs.
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Prayer Chain
The Prayer Chain receives prayers each week. Do you have a prayer concern? Add it to your yellow form on Sunday morning and we will pass it on to the team. Would you like to join the Prayer Chain? Contact Pam Karas by clicking
HERE.
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Need Help with Wheelchair, Walkers and Scooters?
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- Look for the designated spaces reserved for wheelchairs and scooters on the level floor along the stained-glass walls.
- We can bring Holy Communion to you if you'd rather not navigate the aisle.
- We can help fold and park walkers between the pews and keep the aisles clear.
We want to make sure EveryOne can participate, feel included, see the screen, enjoy the company of family and friends in worship. The ushers can help guide you to these areas.
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Our Savior's is a Welcoming Community. We affirm with the apostle Paul that in Christ "there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female"
-Galatians 3:28. Christ has made us one. We are committed to extending this welcome to EveryOne without regard to gender identity, sexual orientation, race, age, socio-economic status, disability, political association, marital status, education or ethnic origin. God's reconciling love in Christ is at work in EveryOne.
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In addition to Adult Learning on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings,
we are happy to have the following study groups:
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Women's Circle and Men in Mission
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Leah Circle meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 1pm, usually in the Fireside Room. We're not meeting in August, but we'll resume monthly meetings on September 16, 2019.
Men in Mission meet on the first and third Saturdays of the month at 8am. For more information, contact Ray Bowman at 425.478.2330 or click
HERE to contact him by email.
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Donating to Our Savior's
Thank you for your gifts in support of our church, including the many different ministries that the congregation helps like the Youth Trips, Family Events, Everett Rides, Food Baskets and Socktoberfest. We could not accomplish what we are able to without each and every one of you.If you have questions about signing up for online giving, contact Sheila Bartlett.
Did you know that over 100 households have signed up for automatic online giving through Give+ (formerly Simply Giving)? Throughout the year, your regular offering supports and sustains ministry ... even when you're away!
Click
HERE to sign-up or contact our Financial Secretary
Sheila Bartlett with
questions about your giving or to sign up automatic online giving..
If you direct your giving through a financial institution, be sure to let them know that our address is: 215 Mukilteo Blvd. Everett WA 98203-2057.
Help us save on the cost of mailing offering envelopes
Do you need to receive envelopes by mail?
No worries! We are happy to send them to you.
Do you give through electronic giving or online banking?
Do you find yourself recycling the envelopes you receive by mail?
Let the church office know by emailing
Nancy. She can remove your address from the mailing list so you won't receive unwanted mail.
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ELCA and NW WA Synod News
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We received a letter from Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee regarding the action taken at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly to be a Sanctuary Denomination. Click
HERE to read the letter.
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The Spirit by Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee
Click
HERE to read the August issue of
The Spirit
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Click
HERE
to read the August issue of
The Echo
This is a publication of the Women of the ELCA,
NW Washington Synodial Women's Organization
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What is Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services Doing to Help?
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The images and reports coming from the detention centers on the border are horrific. Little kids are in cages comforting each other because no one is taking care of them. They're sleeping on concrete floors, and many of them are sick, scared, and alone.
The stories have shocked much of America, and people like you want to know how to help these vulnerable kids.
Fortunately, LIRS is able to support these migrant children after they have been released from detention—and we need your help now more than ever.
Click
HERE
to make a donation to Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services.
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Did You Know?
Lutheran Disaster Response sends 100% of your donation to direct aid
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This is possible because the administration costs are part of the infrastructure of our ELCA churchwide expression which is sustained by the mission support dollars from our ELCA congregations. To give or learn more, click
HERE.
"Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God."
-- Isaiah 41:10
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Note These Upcoming Dates
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- Family & Friends Gathering on 8/18 at 4:30pm
- Youth Summer End Extravaganza! on 8/24
- Family Event -- Aquasox Game on 8/25 at 4pm
- Ministry Fair and Salmon BBQ on 9/8 following worship at 9:30am
- Fall Worship Schedule begins on 9/15 with worship at 9am and 11am, Learning for EveryOne at 10am
- Wednesday Night Potlucks and Activities begin on 9/18
- First Bible Classes on 9/18 and 9/25 at 6:30pm
- First Bibles Presentation on 9/29
... and much more!
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Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram
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Church Office
(425) 252 0413
Summer Office Hours:
8am to 4pm, MON -- THUR
Closed on Fridays,
now until September 9
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Schedule on Sunday Mornings
9:30am Worship with Holy Communion
10:30am Coffee Fellowship
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