Messiah Midweek Update
July 15, 2020
Messiah Lutheran Church
Auburn, WA
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"And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."
Micah 6:8b
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MLC Covid-19 Health and Safety Plan
Messiah’s Website now has an updated version of the MLC Covid-19 Health and Safety Response Plan posted. This update integrates Messiah’s response to Governor Inslee’s Phase 2 requirements for religious and faith-based organizations. Highlights include requirements for building use and presence, preventative measures, mitigation measures, and a post-exposure recovery plan.
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Dear Church
Duncan's powerful book is part manifesto, part confession, and all love letter. Dear Church offers a bold new vision for the future of his denomination (our denomination) and the broader mainline Christian community of faith. Dear Church rejects the narrative of 'church decline' and calls everyone-- leaders and laity alike-- to the front lines of the church's renewal through racial equality and justice.
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Worship Bulletins
The worship bulletins that are sent out electronically on Saturday are printable from your home computers. When you receive the email, open it and press "ctrl p" on your keyboard and it will print.
On Thursday afternoons, we will place pre-printed bulletins in the Messiah Lending Library (the box pictured in this article). It is located on H street outside the kitchen. Please feel free to stop by and pick one up if you do not have a computer or printer at home.
Tia is on vacation this week so the bulletins will not be in the Lending Library until Friday, July 17th.
Please contact Tia Monsen if you have any questions.
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Vine Maple Place Volunteers
Each summer Vine Maple Places offers VBS style programming for the kids at their site led by volunteers from their partnering churches. Messiah has been asked to lead VBS the following dates and we are looking to volunteers (age 16 and older) to join Savannah and Traci. All programming will be outside, using masks and gloves and will require health screenings beforehand. Please let Savannah know by
Sunday July 19th
if you are interested.
July 28th 10am-12pm
July 29th 1-4pm
July 30th 10am-12pm
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Messiah Finances
In June, Messiah received General Fund Income of
$58,590.18
. Our General Fund Expenses were
$52,614.88
. This resulted in a General fund surplus of
$5,975.30
for the month of June
In addition, Messiah finished utilizing funds from the government’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These funds were of a limited duration (May and June) and a limited amount. These funds are now exhausted. Messiah is supported by the generous offerings of our members, friends, and neighbors. Especially during this time of pandemic, we can ensure a continued and robust ministry at Messiah through a regular pattern of giving to both Messiah’s General Fund and Community Needs Fund.
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Vacation Bible School
We are excited to announce that we will be offering a hybrid version of Vacation Bible School August 2nd-6th that will take place primarily online with an option for an in-person BBQ! Our theme for the week is "Who Is My Neighbor" and we will be learning about our call to serve our neighbors all around the globe. We invite the whole family to join in!
In-person Portion:
*Subject to change depending on guidelines in August*
- Sunday August 2nd from 12-2pm we be hosting a Welcome Event for families to stop by and pick up their VBS kits. These kits will include any supplies needed for the rest of the week. When you pick up your kit we will also give a brief overview of the week and some instructions on how to watch the videos through out the week. We will be outside in the parking lot and ask that you where masks when you arrive.
- Thursday we will meet in a park from 6-7:30pm for an optional BBQ, wrap up of the week and for group games!
Online Portion:
- Sunday-Thursday we will provide videos filmed by members of our congregation and friends who will be teaching various activities for you to do from your home!
- Videos will include songs, bible studies, stories from other countries, service ideas, crafts, snacks and more!
- All the craft and snack supplies you'll need will be provided in your VBS kit!
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Let’s Celebrate Traci!
Sunday, August 9, 2020 will be the beginning of our celebration for 30 years of Traci Vatne’s ministry. Our worship service at Messiah Lutheran Church in Auburn, WA will include many opportunities to recognize Traci. You will not want to miss tuning in online for this very special service.
We are inviting anyone who has been impacted by Traci’s ministry to send a card, letter, email, or video sharing how Traci has impacted you and your family. These should be sent by August 1 to CelebrateTraci@gmail.com. Or they may be sent to the church at: Messiah Lutheran Church, 410 H Street NE, Auburn, WA 98002.
If you would like to make a donation to a fund to purchase a gift to celebrate Traci’s ministry (and all the support that Bruce has provided over the years), please send a check to the church by August 1st. These funds will be provided to Traci so that she and Bruce can take a special trip somewhere for rest and relaxation!
Finally, we had hoped to have a large party to celebrate Traci’s ministry. However, right now, COVID-19 has put a wrench in our plans. We want to do the party at a time when EVERYONE can come and celebrate Traci’s ministry. So, we are postponing the party until it is safe to have everyone together for this special event. Traci and Bruce are remaining in our community and so delaying the party makes the most sense. Stay tuned for more details.
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Messiah Lutheran Church
410 H Street NE
Auburn, WA 98002
253-833-5280
Staff Directory
Pastor Chuck Harris, Senior Pastor
(206) 245-8626
Deacon Traci Vatne, Director of Faith Formation
(253) 797-5837
Savannah Phelan, Associate Director of Faith Formation & Partnerships
(406) 600-5165
Tia Monsen, Worship Manager & Communications Coordinator
(253) 334-6618
Lynne Inman, Administrative Assistant
(253) 740-9642
Pam Downing, Finance Coordinator
(206) 799-3130
Katie Walda, Organist, Keyboardist & Handbells Director
(925) 413-9052
Jan Nelson, Chorale Director and Website/Social Media Manager
(541) 556-7232
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Messiah This Week
Wednesday 7/15
9:00am Food Bank-Grab and Go
7:00pm Dear Church Discussion-Zoom
Thursday 7/16
1:00pm Bible Study-Zoom
5:00pm Spirit Fest Meal-Grab and Go
Friday 7/17
Saturday 7/18
Sunday 7/19
9:30am Worship-Streaming on Facebook, Website and YouTube
12:00pm New Covenant Presbyterian Church
2:00pm Community Meal-Grab and Go
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Messiah Lutheran Vision
We are an inclusive community following Jesus, worshiping God,
striving side by side, and mending the broken places in all creation.
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Messiah Lutheran Mission Statement
• Engage our world from a deep, Jesus centered community life
• Embrace, welcome, and accompany people along life’s journey
• Enhance our understanding and practice of a life called by God
• Explore and connect in an ongoing process of growth in faith and spirituality
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