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Bridges weekly news
Sunday, February 2, 2025
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In This Issue:
- Annual Congregational Meeting
- Two-Service Sunday Mornings
- Monthly Evening Worship
- PC(USA) Response to Wildfires
- Membership Exploration Class
- Super 60's: The MIPC Organ
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MIPC Sunday Schedule:
8:00am Breakfast is Served in the Gym 8:30am Worship in the Gym
9:30am Annual Meeting/Sunday School
10:30am Worship in the Sanctuary
5:00pm Monthly Evening Worship
(livestream at www.mipc.org)
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Preacher: Dan Hammer
Scripture: Luke 4:21-30
"Where's your mob?
Oh, I guess you don't have one."
~ Marge Simpson
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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.
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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
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February 2nd: We Resume Two-Service Sunday Mornings
8:00am Breakfast in the Gym
8:30am Worship Service in the Gym
9:30am Annual Meeting of the Congregation & Sunday School
10:30am Worship Service in the Sanctuary
5:00pm Monthly Evening Worship
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Annual Congregational Meeting
Sunday at 9:30am in the Sanctuary
| We return to our two-service Sunday morning schedule this week, and in between the services at 9:30am all members are invited to this meeting as we share highlights from 2024 and look ahead at 2025, including the finances of the church. | | | |
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This Sunday, February 2nd at 5:00pm
Preacher: Kristy Farber
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.
February 2, March 9, April 6, and May 18
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Upcoming Memorial Services | |
Marilyn Morgan, long-time MIPC member, died on January 16. A memorial service is planned for Monday, February 24 at 2:00pm in the Sanctuary. All our MIPC community is welcome.
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.
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Oh Brother! James, the brother of Jesus; James, the book of wisdom | |
Sundays, 2/9 and 2/16, 9:30am in Classroom A/B
Did you know Jesus had a brother? That his brother became one of the early Christian leaders in Jerusalem, and got into a conflict with Paul? Did you ever wonder whether Jesus' brother actually wrote the book of "James"? And what does that little book mean for us today? Join Rosemary Sixbey to explore these questions and more. Hope you can join us!
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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
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Winds5, Saturday, February 15 at 7:00pm
Save the date for our next concert, when Winds5 brings the wind quintet into the 21st century with fresh, vibrant and diverse performances. Free will donation.
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Yes, There Are Bells and Whistles!
A Visit with the MIPC Organ
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Super 60's Program, Thursday Feb 20th at 10:30am
In Europe, the organ is a pillar of cultural history. In the US, not so much... Here's your opportunity to meet up with the actual bells and whistles (1865 of them) that comprise our beautiful organ.
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During our 50-minute program, we'll hear music from four countries and 3 centuries
(including a work by Andrew Lloyd Webber's organist father), learn about the sounds characteristic to all organs, and digest a bit of the organ's long history and incredibly complicated technology. During the playing, you'll be able to:
- walk through the room and find where you think the organ sounds best
- peek behind the chancel screen and see the hidden 32-foot long pipes
- ask as many questions as you'd like
Since this will be the kick-off to the organ's 20th birthday year, we will have birthday cake. Anyone who would like can sit on the organ bench and create their own sounds.
Please RSVP to Ruth Ann, ruthannb@mipc.org
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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.
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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! | | | |
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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.
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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. | | |
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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.
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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.
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Next Confirmation Class, Sunday, February 2. For grades 8-12.
Middle School Hangout, 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 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
PO Box 1078
3605 84th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5595
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