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THIS WEEK
Mason United Methodist Church
A theologically progressive,
open, and affirming faith community.
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors.
January 26-February 1, 2023
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ANNUAL CONFERENCE COMING SOON!
June 13-15
(Tuesday-Thursday)
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Change is Inevitable and it's coming fast!
Because Mason United Methodist Church will close in 4 and a half years if we continue on as we have been. Click below to see the financial reality that Jane Hallstrom prepared for the Dreaming Team.
Click here for a: Simple Financial Report regarding the Future of Mason UMC
| Yes, this is alarming, but with God, all things are possible—and this I believe. You have a powerful team working on resurrecting Mason, building something new, and it's something to be very, very excited about! | |
PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR.... | |
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CALENDAR of EVENTS
Thursday, 1/26
1:00 - Living the Questions
6:30 - Living the Questions
Sunday, 1/29
10:00 - Sunday Morning Worship
Worship Series Continues: On A Christian Mission
11:00 - Fellowship Hour
11:30 - SPRC Meeting
Monday, 1/30
Church office closed
Wednesday, 2/1
12:30 - Living The Questions
5:30 - Living The Questions
Thursday, 2/2
10:30 - Retiree Fellowship Time
1:00 - Living The Questions
6:30 - Living The Questions
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STANDING
ADMINISTRATIVE MEETINGS
If you are on one of the committees below, please save the dates for meetings in your calendar.
1st Sunday of the Month at 11:30
AD COUNCIL (all are invited!)
2nd Sunday of the Month at 11:30
TRUSTEES
3rd Sunday of the month at 11:30
DREAMING TEAM
5:00 - FINANCE
4th Sunday of the month at 11:30
SPRC
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HOW WE WORSHIP................ | |
WORSHIP SERIES ON SERVING OUR NEIGHBORS | |
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We are excited to share that we will be having guest speakers who will share stories of their work with the underserved. Mason UMC does not have to begin any outreach project from scratch. There are so many ways we can be involved in Christ's call to serve, just by supporting and connecting the good work that is already being done by other Tacoma non-profits.
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January 22, 2023
Sermon only
"An Invitation to Serve"
Pastor Susan Boegli
Click video for Sermon Only
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January 22, 2023 Worship Service
"An Invitation to Serve."
Pastor Susan Boegli
Click video to view worship!
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Sarah McGhinnis
from Associated Ministries
An invitation to serve!
To learn more go to...
https://associatedministries.org
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SERVICE IS LIVE ON FACEBOOK LIVE. JOIN US SUNDAYS AT 10:00
Be sure to make a comment so we can record your attendance. Here is a link to our Facebook page.
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Your Generosity is Greatly Appreciated!
Make your giving easy.
Pay through Paypal or with your credit/debit card in the church's office.
Click below to go directly to
Paypal on our website.
Paypal on Mason's Website
Earn all you can. Save all you can. Give all you can. - John Wesley
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HOW WE LEARN................ | |
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LIVING THE QUESTIONS
for January 18th and 19th
Click on the title for a copy of that week's reading:
A KINGDOM WITHOUT WALLS
AFTERNOON - Wed from 12:30 – 2:00pm. and Thurs. from 1:00 – 2:30pm.
EVENING Wed. from 5:30 – 7:00pm and Thurs. from 6:30 – 8:00pm
Join us anytime in person OR by ZOOM - (Click Here for ZOOM link)
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HOW WE SERVE................ | |
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Pastor Susan is going to Kenya on a mission trip with the
Volunteers In Mission of the United Methodist Church. The team has reached its goal of $100,000. But—new needs in the hospital have come to our attention. Due to extreme drought, Kenyans are suffering from a massively depleted food supply. Many people are very, very hungry, even starving. In addition to the resources UMVIM provide on a typical trip, nutrition supplements are in high demand, as families bring their malnourished children to the hospital. Any love offering you provide will go directly to the hospital to care for the hungry.
If you would like to support the people of Maua, you can send a check to:
FUMCPDX
c/o Paul and Kathleen Cosgrove
6211 Buena Vista Drive
Vancouver, WA 98661
Please make your check out to FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF PORTLAND.
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BREAKING BREAD with OASIS QUEER YOUTH PROGRAM
A huge THANK YOU to Syra Beth and all who volunteered to support and serve Tacoma’s queer youth. If you haven't yet signed up, Syra Beth is still looking for substitutes. You can contact her via email at syr07@nventure.com, or call her at 253-651-7869.
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BLESSING BAGS FOR UNHOUSED PEOPLE
This is an Outreach Ministry that we can all participate in.
Good news: Lynn Stetson and Gail Simpson will be sharing the coordinator role to get this ministry going. We will put out a bin or box so we can collect the following supplies for our houseless and impoverished neighbors:
socks, protein bars, tissues, hand sanitizer, bottled water, feminine hygiene products, dog food, gallon zip lock bags, deodorant, first aid supplies, hand/foot warmers, and any other essentials that people might need.
When we have our supplies, we will regularly hold an assembly line to fill the bags for all of us to take and keep in our cars. STAY TUNED!
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RETIREES FELLOWSHIP TIME
monthly on the first Thursday at 10:30am
Next meeting:
Thursday, February 2nd at 10:30am
Greetings. As noted in recent church bulletins, we are restarting the Retirees Fellowship on February 2 at 10:30 at the church. The interruption of our group stemming from Covid has been long and disrupted our connections with one another. In our coming gathering we hope to restart things and begin a monthly gathering which will emphasize conversations, group discussions and our relationships with one another. We will have coffee, tea, and juice with some morning snacks.
We hope you can join us as we restart this fellowship. If you have questions, please contact me.
Doug Nelson
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Mason UWF is Alive and Well in 2023!
United Women of Faith met Tuesday, January 10th for fellowship and prayer, and are excited about doing local missions for women, youth, and children. You may not be able to attend the meetings, but if you have talents and want to share them with the group, we would be so excited to be a part of that.
All who identify as women are welcome, no matter your faith, to join us for fellowship at our next meeting on February 7th, at 11:00am. Contact Carol Sprague at 719-406-1126 for any questions, or to voice your preference for meeting days.
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Want to have an event or meeting at the church? We would love to host you and/or your group! As traffic increases, please make sure you contact the church office, so we can avoid double-booking events. Calendars are updated as frequently as possible, but do not always reflect the most current bookings.
Email admin@masonchurch.org, call 253-759-3539, or stop by the office Tuesday-Friday between 9:00am - 2:00pm.
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Sign up to Host Sunday Fellowship
Just another way to serve God—Hospitality.
Hospitality is a recurring theme in Scripture, and we are called to gather, break bread, and build relationships. If you are willing to assist in the planning and implementation of Sunday Fellowship, contact Sandy Roszman, as she is the coordinator of this ministry.
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HOW WE LEAD................
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LET'S MAKE IT EVEN EASIER
FOR YOU TO GIVE
We are now capable of accepting your offering with your debit
or credit card. Just ask Brian Nelson or Pastor Susan, or contact the church office. We want to make life easy for you, and simplifying the process of contributing to our church family is one way to do so. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
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2022 Giving Statements should have arrived. If you have not received yours yet, please contact the church office. | |
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PRAYER IS IMPORTANT TO US
BECAUSE WE ARE A FAITH FAMILY.
Families share what's happening in our lives, and since we are a church family, we too can share our joys and concerns with one another.
Joys:
Chandler is happy that he was able to attend church last weekend—and he loves playing basketball.
Dana Lede celebrates that after a long period of illness, her children have been healthy for eight days now!
Julie Roberts and Mary Ellen Forsberg extend gratitude to their son and daughter-in-law, who were able to help them move into their home quickly and safely.
Concerns:
Gary and Katie Grindley lift up their friend Bill Duncan, who had a major heart attack a week ago. he has been transferred to UW hospital and remains sedated.
The Grindleys also ask for prayer for their niece Kimberly, whose chemotherapy has been unsuccessful.
Betty Serjeant grieves the loss of Benny, her cat and beloved companion. Please keep her in your prayers.
Please keep the community of Monterrey Park, California, in your prayers as they grieve for yet another mass shooting. Please also continue to pray for courage, in both ourselves and in others, to act and effect change and prevent further tragedies.
Chandler asks that you pray for his father, who recently experienced a home break-in.
An update from Maura Cullen: “I have bene transferred from Tacoma General to Life Care Center, a rehab unit in Puyallup. I’m still working on my medical challenges, but am also getting physical and occupational therapy. Progress is slow but steady. On-going prayers appreciated! P.S. I love receiving emails, calls, cards, texts, etc.!
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OTHER STUFF................
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PASTOR'S OFFICE HOURS set aside for you.
Sunday from 11:00 - 1:00
Tuesday from 10:00 - 12:00
Thursday from 4:30 - 6:30
The church office will still be operating regular hours:
Tuesday - Friday from 9:00am - 2:00pm.
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PASS THIS ON
Share What's Happening Here.
It's all Good!
Want to be a part of reviving Mason? Want to fill the sanctuary with folks who wish to live a meaningful life? There's one little thing you can do to help make that happen. It only takes seconds. Forward this newsletter to two people this week. Don't fear judgment. We're all judged no matter what we do; just do it. Just spread the Word without words.
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EARN ALL YOU CAN.
SAVE ALL YOU CAN.
GIVE ALL YOU CAN.
Please continue to make contributions
to the church as you are able.
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