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Sunday, January 26, 2025

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In This Issue:

- One 9:30am Service in the Gym

- Sing with the Choir This Sunday

- PC(USA) Response to Wildfires

- Membership Exploration Class

MIPC Sunday Schedule:

9:00am Breakfast is Served

9:30am Worship in the Gym

(archived at www.mipc.org)

Sunday, January 26, 2025 - 9:30am Worship in the Gym


Preacher: Kristy Farber

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21


"The time being is often

the hardest time of all."


~ W.H. Auden

Online Giving:
We have several convenient options available to facilitate online giving. Please visit our website, the MIPC app, or text GIVE at 206-495-0292.
Gathering Our Hearts in Prayer:
Prayer requests will be received by the Pastoral Care Team and only shared according to what you indicate on the

Things to Know Today

Sing with the Choir This Sunday

On January 26th, for our final one-service Sunday in the gym, singers of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the choir in an easy arrangement of 10,000 Reasons. You can preview the score and hear a recording here. We'll gather at 8:45 that morning in the Fireside Room for a run through. Contact Dan Hammer (danh@mipc.org) or just come!

Upcoming Memorial Service

Dan MacDougall, long-time MIPC member, died on December 30. A memorial service is planned for Sunday, March 2 at 2:00pm in the Sanctuary. All our MIPC community is welcome. 

PC(USA) Response to Wildfires

Please follow the link below to visit the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance webpage of PC(USA). Clicking on the yellow banner at the top of the page will allow you to help support the church's response to the California wildfires.

Give to Disaster Relief--U.S. Wildfires

January Worship Schedule

January One-Service Schedule

9:00am Breakfast, 9:30am Worship in the Gym 

Throughout January, we are gathering around breakfast tables in

the gym so everyone can experience the breakfast service together.


Ministry Highlight Conversation, January 26: Preschool & Personnel

After the 9:30 worship service, you can take the opportunity to engage with folks

who serve in various areas of the church about the past year and our plans for

the future. Please stay this Sunday morning to learn more about the

Pebble Preschool and the Personnel Committee.


February 2nd: We Resume Two-Service Sundays and 

Annual Meeting of the Congregation 

8:00am Breakfast in the Gym

8:30am Worship Service in the Gym

9:30am Sunday School & Annual Meeting of the Congregation

All members are invited to this meeting as we share highlights of 2024 

and look at 2025, including the finances of the church.  

10:30am Worship Service in the Sanctuary.


5:00pm Monthly Evening Worship on February 2nd in the Sanctuary

You are invited to gather in this casual, contemplative atmosphere

February 2, March 9, April 6, and May 18

Membership Exploration Class at MIPC

March 2, 9 & 16 (Joining MIPC on March 23)

9:30am Sundays in the Partnerships Room

MIPC has membership classes, not to be exclusive in any way, but to be able to bring people in, to help them find a deeper connection within the body, and to participate more fully with one another. If you would like to learn more about MIPC or church membership, we are planning a spring New Member Class! Please let Pastor Kristy or Ruth Ann know you are interested.

A note from organist Eric:

With worship occurring in the gym this month there are many of you I will not be seeing for a while. That does not mean the sanctuary is dark or the instruments sitting silent. For organists, there is always next Sunday, or the following week, or the week after that, Easter, Pentecost, Christmas, and all those pieces we are just itching to share with you.  

Enter January 2025... for the first time in my 53 years as an organist I have the pleasure/privilege of just practicing. During this month, my 10 or so hours per week of rehearsal can be devoted to learning repertoire I have previously not had time for. I am also resurrecting works not played for a while. When I next see you, whether it be in February or the summer, I will be sharing these many beautiful works during worship. You can be sure the instruments and I are always looking forward to seeing each of you. Here are a few of the pieces I am working on:


Frolic, An English Suite, Parry/Daymond


Sonata no. 4, Andante, Bach


His Eye is on the Sparrow, arr. Schrader


Partita no. 1, B-flat major, 2nd mvt, Allemande, Bach (at 2:10)

LiveStream Update for January

Since the gym isn't set up for professional livestreaming, we're going to video-record portions of the Sunday services (including the full sermon) with a method that results in higher quality audio. This "highlights" video will be available on the website each Monday by noon. Regular livestreaming from the Sanctuary at the 10:30am service returns on Sunday, February 2.

Scott Erickson Lecture in Bellevue

Newport Presbyterian Church invites you to "Exploring Art and Faith" with Scott Erickson. There are two free events: January 24, from 3 to 5pm, and January 25, from 10 to 11:30am. You can find more information and registration HERE. Newport Pres is at 4010 120th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98006.

Wednesday Bible Study

Our Wednesday morning study meets at 11:00am in the Fireside Room, gathering around the Gospel of John. We open the Bible together, share what comes up for us, and pick up the next week where we leave off. Contact Dan or Kristy or just come!

Next Monthly Evening Worship

Sunday, February 2nd at 5:00pm

Join us for our monthly, evening worship service at MIPC. The songs, scriptures and sermons are different from the morning services, so the entire church community is invited to gather in this casual, contemplative atmosphere.

Donations for Leschi Elementary

As part of our local partnerships, MIPC provides weekly deliveries of eggs, milk, dry beans, and rice to the families of Leschi Elementary School.


To sign up please click here. Please place items in the fridge in the Partnerships Room by Wednesdays. Thank you.

MIPC Livestream Opportunity

Our previous livestream operator has relocated and we are looking at covering pieces of the 10:30 am worship service with a rotation of folks. If you are interested in joining this team - or just checking it out and observing how it all runs - email Pastor Kristy. And thank you to Scott McBurney who is brilliant with the livestream, and thanks to both Sam and Kathy who have joined this team! If this sounds at all interesting to you, come check it out!

Old Friends Club

MIPC has launched a new program called Old Friends Club that fits within our mission to live out our faith by serving the most vulnerable populations in our community. Old Friends Club is a community-based social respite program that is a place of friendship and belonging for those living with dementia. It also provides much-needed respite, education, resources, and support for their caregivers. 

This program transforms what it means to live with dementia, promoting resiliency and a fuller, more joyful life through conversation, music, art, games, exercise, and a meal. 

To learn more or talk about participating in the effort, please reach out to Tanya Su, the director of the program at ofc@mipc.org.

Ages: PreK-8th grade

Children & Youth Sunday School

Sunday School for PreK-4th grade explores rotating themes reflecting different aspects of our faith, with each Sunday focusing on Service, Worship, Art, or Play. Classes are led by caring adult volunteers and meet in the Worship Center (classroom #4) in the Children's Hallway from 9:30 to 10:15 AM.


Grades 5-8 focus on service, projects, and cultivating a loving spirit toward neighbors. In late Fall, Steve J. and Jennifer M. are excited to offer the Our Whole Lives Program, OWL, this year. OWL sexuality education helps children learn and discuss the physical, emotional, and social changes of puberty. Parents and caregivers can be actively involved in the exploration of growing older, values, communication, and decision-making.

Youth Activities

Next Confirmation Class, Sunday, February 2. For grades 8-12.


Middle School Event, Sunday, February 2nd. For grades 6-8.


For more info, contact Zechariah zechariahk@mipc.org or Julie, julieg@mipc.org

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Mercer Island, WA 98040
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