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1 , Saint Andrews LUTHERAN CHURCH the VOICE September 2015 What s inside... Along the Way... 1 Calendar Christian Education Congregation Council. 15 Fellowship and Groups Financial Update... 4 Health and Wholeness Ministry Team Outreach and Servant Ministries Pastoral Care Reflections... 4 Stewardship... 9 Sunday Servers Thank You... 7 Worship and Liturgical Arts Youth and Family Ministries Start-Up Sunday September 13 Worship 8:30 am and 11:00 am Education Hour 9:45 am Along the Way The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ. Ephesians 4:11-13 During the Spring of 2015 I was visiting with a member of our congregation, and during the course of the our time together they were asking me about my doctoral work. As I was explaining my research interest they stopped me and asked a very pointed question. How does this research help me understand how to make sense of my faith here and now? As I tried to explain the connection I slowly began to realize how poor of a job I was doing showing how the matters of the head related to the matters of the heart. It was in this moment that I began to appreciate the struggle so many go through as they seek to live faithful lives. The study and application of Scripture should not be done as an exercise with the goal of impressing others with your depth of knowledge. The study and application of Scripture should be done so that we might find comfort, and help others find comfort, in the promises God gives to us in Christ Jesus. Ultimately the study and application of Scripture is not just for you, but should seek to build the body of Christ. As Paul writes in his letter to the Ephesians, The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ (Ephesians 4:11-13). It is from this background that our fall sermon series is born: Back to the Basics. It is a four week sermon series which will explore four basic elements of our faith in three ways. The first way is through the Sunday sermons. Week one will explore our Relationship with God. We will ask the questions: Who is God? What is Sin? In week two we will explore Grace, and ask the questions: What is the Word? What are the Sacraments? During week three we will explore God s Gift, and ask the question: What is the Church? Finally, the series will end as we explore the life God calls us to live, and we will ask the question: How do I respond to God today? The second way this series will explore the four basic elements of our faith is during the Education Hour through a video series entitled The Journey from Unbelief to Faith. Here we will take these basic elements of faith and explore how they work in the lives of people who came to faith. Finally we will explore these four basics elements of faith through small groups, where we will follow a program titled: Eat Dwell Pray. As we gather in fall for a new program year I pray you consider joining one of these small groups, commit to coming to worship weekly, and join us during the educational hour. In Christ, Pastor Telyea Pastor Telyea s blog: Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church th Ave SE Bellevue WA Phone: Fax: The Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church newsletter is a free monthly publication. September 13 is Start-up Sunday and ONE JAR SUNDAY! Bring a jar of Peanut Butter for Emergency Feeding Program. See page 13. a G h t r e.. E. n c o u r a g e... E q u i S p... e n... d

2 Worship Texts September 6: 2 Chronicles 5:2-14 Psalm Thessalonians 2:13--3:4 Luke 2:36-39 September 13: Exodus 3:1-14 Psalm 146 Romans 3:9-20 John 14:5-14 September 20: Deuteronomy 12:13-20 Psalm 23 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Mark 14:12-25 September 27: Isaiah 55:1-11 Psalm Corinthians 12:12-27 Matthew 16:13-20 Sunday Concert Series December 20, 4:00 pm Bells of the Sound Music Rehearsal Times Chancel Choir Thursdays, 7:00 pm Handbell Choir Tuesdays, 7:00 pm Worship and Liturgical Arts Fall Sermon Series Back to the Basics Holy Baptism: Walking Telyea begins his Sermon Wet in the World Pastor Series, Back to the Basics, on Sunday, September 13 (worship at 8:30 am and 11:00 am.) This sermon series will explore: Relationship: Who is this God that we are in relationship with? What is Sin? Grace: What is the Word? What are the Sacraments? Gift: What is the Church? Life: How should we respond? Along with this sermon series there will be Adult Education opportunities where we will hear the stories of those who made the journey from unbelief to belief (see page 6), and there is also an opportunity for everyone to join a 4-week small group (see page 7). See the Back to the Basics brochure included in the Fall Packet for more details. Orchestra Pastor McEachran s Sermon Series, Holy Baptism: Walking Wet in the World, begins Sunday, October 11. This Sermon Series, with Adult Education, will focus on the background of water in the Bible, and its use in Old and New Testament until the day that Jesus set foot in the Jordan. A bit of history, some stories, some old texts from church history, and a Lutheran understanding of why we do it, what it means, and how does it fit into life each day. An additional opportunity will be the challenge to provide five family water systems to Lutheran World Relief. See the Holy Baptism: Walking Wet in the World bookmark included in the Fall Packet and look to the next the VOICE newsletter for details. The Saint Andrew s Orchestra will play during both worship services on Sunday, October 11. Rehearsal is Saturday, October 10, at 10:00 am. To participate or for more information, contact Dr. Will Simpson, or will@salchome.org. Music...Planning for Fall Some amazing music is planned for this Fall. Take a note of these dates and musical opportunities. To participate or for more information, contact Director of Music Ministries Dr. Will Simpson, will@salchome.org or September 13 Start up Sunday with Contemporary music at both services October 11 Saint Andrew s Orchestra at both services October 25 Reformation Sunday with Chancel Choir, Handbells, brass, percussion and organ at both services November 15 Commitment Sunday November 29 Advent Service featuring Contemporary music at both services December 6 Advent Service featuring the Handbell Choir at both services December 13 Advent Service featuring the Chancel Choir and Orchestra presenting Vivaldi s Gloria in the context of a worship service December 20 Advent Service featuring the Children s Christmas Pageant and Children s Choir at both services December 20 Bells of the Sound presents a Christmas Concert 4:00 pm. Free and open to the public (part of the Saint Andrew s Concert Series) December 24 Family Christmas Worship Service at 4:00 pm Worship with Holy Communion at 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm 2 - Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA September 2015

3 Give Ringing a Try! The Handbell Choir invites you to give ringing a try! The Saint Andrew s Handbell Choir is looking for teens and adults to join them. They welcome those who can commit full-time, part-time, or to be a substitute ringer. Contact Handbell Choir Director Bryant Wilkie, bwilkiebells@hotmail.com. He can make time before rehearsals (Tuesdays at 7:00 pm) for you to check out the bells. Please join us - thanks! Chancel Choir Our Chancel Choir sings most Sundays during worship as well as at special services They rehearse on Thursdays at 7:00 pm, beginning September 10. If you would like to join the Chancel Choir, have questions, or would like more information, please contact Director of Music Ministries Dr. Will Simpson, will@salchome.org or Sunday Participation If you have been seeking a way to get more involved in worship but have limited time, there are numerous ways for you to get involved. Consider serving during worship as a Communion Assistant or Assisting Minister. If you have questions or would like more information please contact Director of Music Ministries Dr. Will Simpson, will@salchome.org or Other ways to serve on Sunday mornings include: usher, lector, coffee host, and greeter. If you would like more information about these areas or would like to serve, please contact Lucy Sannes. Worship Service Captioning Twice a month, real-time captioning of the worship service is available, making worship more accessible to those who are hard of hearing or cannot be at worship. The text of what is being spoken during worship is displayed on a webpage. To access the captioning on your PC, smartphone or tablet, go to (or go to and select Worship Service Captioning from the home page.) The Sanctuary has a WiFi connection. Our next captioned services will be: September 20, 11:00 am worship service October 4, 11:00 am worship service Worship and Liturgical Arts Altar Guild The next meeting of the Altar Guild is Sunday, September 13, at 9:45 am in 322/Conference Room. All those who are interested in joining or just learning more about Altar Guild are invited! The primary duty of the Altar Guild is to prepare the altar and set the Lord s table for the congregation s worship. This requires reverence and thoroughness. An important qualification for all members of the Altar Guild is a sense of awe in the presence of God. Members should be communicants of our congregation, regular in worship attendance, always willing to learn and eager to give priority in the use of time to the Altar Guild. Tasks of the Altar Guild are not a burden, but a delight and high privilege. To a degree, the worship life of the parish depends on the Altar Guild, so members should be reliable, cooperative and committed to the work. We join in the privilege of serving God with the Pastors, liturgists, acolytes, ushers, musicians, and all others who participate in our worship experience. Generally, we serve about eight times per year, and we do have some part-time members. We have a wonderful group, and would love to have more join us! Please consider prayerfully if you could serve our congregation on the Altar Guild. For more information, please contact the co-chairs JoAn Eklof or Patricia Hashimoto. Thanks and blessings. Nursery The nursery is open on Sunday mornings but is no longer staffed. Parents/grandparents are welcome to use the nursery but must stay with their child(ren). The nursery has a sound system for hearing the service. Sermon Podcasts, Notes and Worship Bulletins Remember that if you miss a Sunday, or want to hear all or part of a sermon one more time, check out the Saint Andrew s website! Go to sermons.salchome.org to find audio podcasts and written notes for weekly sermons. Worship bulletins, with announcements, are also there. September 2015 Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA - 3

4 ... on Being Ready Reflections.... by Lowell Arneson The Arlington Memorial Bridge in Washington, D.C. spans the Potomac from the area around Arlington National Cemetery to the memorials (Lincoln, Washington, Jefferson, etc.) at the west end of the National Mall. It is a beautiful bridge, used by millions of tourists every year. Built in the early 1930s, it originally had a center draw span that could be raised to allow larger ships to pass through. The draw span was mechanically controlled and operated by a man who was called the tender. The tender worked in a little compartment under the bridge where the controls for the draw span were located. In his biography of President Harry Truman, David McCullough tells an enjoyable story of Truman taking an afterdinner walk. (Truman loved to walk, often with just one secret service agent. It was a long time ago.) On this particular night the President thought he would check out the Memorial Bridge. He had always been curious about how the draw span worked. The tender was sitting eating his supper out of his metal lunchbox, when he heard the sound of footsteps on the metal catwalk outside. In a moment, into his compartment stepped the President of the United States. The tender, with sandwich in hand, said, Mr. President, I was just thinking about you! Over the years, Truman told many friends he thought it was the nicest greeting he ever received from a stranger. The bridge tender was ready for many things. Much of the time was likely pretty boring, but suddenly a large boat could be blowing its whistle for the draw span to open. There were many things to be ready for in the tender s job description, but a visit from the U.S. President was probably not one of them. But he was ready for most anything it seemed. Much of our life is conditioned on being ready. Are we ready for first grade, high school, or college? Are we ready for a profession, marriage, and parenting? Are we ready to live? Are we ready to die? In the 24 th chapter of Matthew s gospel, the end times are spoken of with the urgent admonition in verse 44: Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour. If, when the bridge tender was going to work that day, his wife had said, Maybe the President will come by to see you today, the tender probably would have said, R i g h t. You never know. Be ready! Financial Update Annual Operating Fund Contributions and Expenses - Ending July 2015: July Budget July Actual 2015 Year-to-Date Actual 2015 Annual Budget Contributions/Income $ 71,351 $ 70,720 $ 550,760 $ 974,153 Expenses 73,508 67, , ,153 Surplus/(Deficit) $ (2,157) $ 2,830 $ 27,092 $ 0 I will praise the name of God with song, And shall magnify Him with thanksgiving. Psalm 69:30 We had a positive cash flow of for July of $2,830, allowing us to have a positive cash flow for the year of $27,092. We are half-way through the summer months which are generally a drag on our finances and God has provided through your generous giving. If you have any questions regarding Saint Andrew s financial matters, please feel free to contact us, and of course, you are always welcome to attend our Finance Committee meeting which is held every first Monday of the month at 6:00 pm. Your support and gifts to Saint Andrew s for our mission and ministries are greatly appreciated! Finance Committee Members: John Andresen Jerry Mack, Chair Jeff Stedman, Congregation Treasurer Jerry Haralson Russ Stark, Staff Accounting Assistant Brady Kasper 4 - Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA September 2015

5 Sunday Church School and Affirmation of Baptism Teachers We have wonderful and dedicated teachers for our children during the school year, but we always welcome new volunteers! If you are interested in serving as a teacher or substitute, or would like more information, please contact the church office. Christian Education As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6-7 (NRSV) for Children and Youth Education classes are offered every Sunday morning at 9:45 am for children and youth age 2 through grade 12. All education classes begin Sunday, September 13 Sunday Church School (SCS) All children ages 2 through Grade 5 are invited to join our Sunday Church School classes, held during the Education Hour at 9:45 am. Two- and three-year olds meet in 210/Nursery; All other classes are downstairs in the Education Wing. Two-year olds through Kindergarten students begin each Sunday with Music in Room 106. The SCS office is located on the lower level near the narthex stairs. Students who are new to our congregation are asked to come to the SCS office to register and receive a class assignment. Affirmation of Baptism/Confirmation Classes for students in grades 6-8 are on Sundays at 9:45 am. Those students new to our congregation should contact Pastor Telyea for more information. CrossWalk Welcome to CrossWalk, high school s education hour! Join us every Sunday morning at 9:45 am on the couch side of the Youth Room (319.) This year we are using Augsburg s Animate to explore topics on the Bible, Faith, and Faith Practices. Youth Registration Forms Saint Andrew s has one registration form that includes medical information and permissions. This form will be used for all Education, Youth, and other activities at Saint Andrew s for Complete one form per family. There is space for up to four children and it covers all youth from age 2 through Grade 12. Paper copies of the form can be found in the Narthex on the bulletin board near the church office. Return completed forms to the church office. The form is also ONLINE as an interactive PDF form; it can be found at You can open it and fill in the applicable fields. Please note: If you completed a registration form for and saved it on your computer, you can submit that form. Open it and update the school year, Today s Date, and make any other necessary changes. After completing the form, SAVE it to your computer. Then either the form to info@salchome.org or print and return the form to Saint Andrew s in person or by mail. Vacation Bible School (VBS) In July, 87 students spent a week at Vacation Bible School learning that we can conquer all challenges with God s awesome power! Of these students, 42 were Saint Andrew s members, 17 attend other churches, and 28 had no church affiliation. VBS was a wonderful week thanks to our wonderful volunteers: Elsa Bean, Marie Bean, Sarah Cannon, Joey Cannon, Davis Carmichael, Torin Carmichael, Sean Carney, Kristy Cheung, Vicar Will Cheung, Sidney Cottrell, Mary Davis, Nancy P. Davis, Beth Donahoe, JJ Dorwart, Janell Erickson, Alexander Erling, Sonja Feldman, Gail Garberg, Perry Garberg, our VBS Director Nona Gram, Karen Grams, Sherry Grindeland, Carolyn Haralson, Emily Harrow, Susan Hegedus, Sarah Hobson, Shirley Hobson, Trudy Holly, Garrett Huelsemann, Delores Johnson, Rebecca Johnson, Zoya Kobets, Scott Lester, Seeley Lester, Soren Lester, Lauren Maland, Dave Marcrander, Pastor James McEachran, Ruth Miller, Jan Monroe, Livi Myhre, Dana Nasby, Henry Newsum, Sarah Shaw Newsum, Addison Nickel, Louise Oda, Ashalata Prasad, Karen Reagan, Makenna Rojas, Malick Séré, Sharon Stedman, Judy Thiel, Ann Thorpe, Beverley Watt, Hannah Wilcox, Samantha Wilcox, Linda Willenberg. One family s thank you note said it best: Many thanks to each and every one of you who made this such a fabulous week. We are so grateful for your time, energy, and love put into this experience! God bless you one and all! September 2015 Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA - 5

6 Christian Education for Adults...Sundays Check the Sunday bulletin, Narthex monitor and posted signs for locations. Grab some coffee, tea, or cocoa and join in - our faith journey never ends! September 13, 20, 27, October 4 Back to the Basics: The Journey from Unbelief to Belief Presenter: Pastor Wesley Telyea Adult Education complements Pastor Telyea s Sermon Series: Back to the Basics. The Education Hour will explore specific questions based on the video series: The Journey from Unbelief to Faith, During these four weeks, we will hear the faith story of four individuals and have a discussion about our weekly theme. September 20 Stepping into Affirmation of Baptism (Faith Stepping Stones for Parents of Sixth Graders) Facilitators: Lois Nelson, Kari Henderson During this session, we will be discussing how we can promote faith development, and how our congregation supports this age group through Youth and Family and Mentor Ministries. Students are presented with a Small Catechism during the 11:00 am worship which will be used throughout their Affirmation of Baptism program years. September 27, October 4 Stepping into the Bible (Faith Stepping Stones for Parents of Third Graders) Facilitators: Lois Nelson, Kari Henderson The first session will be a parent-child workshop, led by teachers Sarah Shaw Newsum and Nona Gram, on using the Bibles which will be presented on Sunday, September 27, at the 8:30 am worship service. The Bibles are a gift of the Faith Stepping Stones Ministry on behalf of the congregation. The second session includes a brief study of the life of Martin Luther and a discussion of our basic Lutheran beliefs. The third grade students will be studying Luther s life during this year. Faith Stepping Stones Coordinators: Lois Nelson and Kari Henderson Faith Stepping Stones offers a series of classes and gifting opportunities to assist parents in fulfilling their promises made at baptism to: 1) teach the Lord s Prayer and Ten Commandments; 2) place the Holy Scriptures in the hands of their children; 3) provide instruction in Christian faith so the children may lead a holy life. Sessions for parents (and sometimes students) are Sundays at 9:45 am Stepping Into the Affirmation of Baptism.... September 20 (Sixth Grade) presentation of Catechisms: September 20 at the 8:30 am service Stepping Into the Bible....September 27, October 4 (Third Grade) presentation of Bibles: September 27 at the 8:30 am service Stepping into Adulthood.... October 18, January 10 (High School Seniors) presentation of quilts/gifts: June 12 at the 9:30 am service Stepping Into the Stories.... October 25, November 1 (Kindergarten) presentation of Bibles: November 1 at the 11:00 am service Stepping into the Church.... March 13, March 20 (Eighth Grade) Affirmation of Baptism/presentation of Bibles: June 5 at the 8:30 am service Stepping into Prayer.... April 17, April 24 (2-year-olds) presentation of Prayer Pillows: April 24 at the 11:00 am service Stepping into Affirmation of Baptism.... May 1 (Fifth Grade) presentation of Catechisms in Fall Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA September 2015

7 for Adults...during the week Tuesday Morning Bible Study Every Tuesday, 9:30 am 10:30 am 322/Conference Room Christian Education Presenter: Pastor James McEachran The class resumes in the fall on Tuesday, September 8, 9:30 am, with the theme, With Jesus in the Upper Room. We will return to our last series on the Gospel of John. Our focus will be on John and we will read anew both the experience of the disciples of Jesus with Him in the time before His arrest in Gethsemane. Specifically, we will see how the community of John focused their mission at a time when the church was growing and evolving around 100 CE/AD. Our first class with be a quick Review/Overview of the Gospel and introduce this six-week series. Bring your favorite translation, invite a friend, and join in the conversation. Back to the Basics Small Groups As part of Pastor Telyea s Sermon Series, Back to the Basics, small groups will meet on four Wednesday evenings to further explore and discuss the topics from the sermons. The small groups will meet Wednesdays, September 16, September 23, September 30, and October 7, at the leaders homes. These gathering opportunities are designed to last an hour to an hour and a half, beginning around 6:00 pm. The size of each group will be people. Leaders will facilitate each week s gathering where the group will Eat Dwell Pray. EAT: Each small group member or couple will bring a dish to share with the group for dinner. DWELL: After eating the group will read a passage from scripture and have a discussion that the leader guides from material provided by Pastor Telyea PRAY: As you prepare to leave, the group will pray for each other in the coming week See the brochure enclosed in the Fall Packet or visit for more details about each week s discussion. Sign up to participate in these small groups! There is a signup sheet in the Narthex or you can sign up online at If you have questions, contact Pastor Telyea. Thank you for all the prayers, caring, and expressions of sympathy at the death of my nephew, Tim Stetner, from pancreatic cancer. I am grateful for my Saint Andrew s family. Thank you, Elizabeth Rose Thank You T hank you to everyone for your cards, well wishes, and financial gifts as we welcome Micah into the world! We are again reminded of the amazing blessing that Saint Andrew s is to our family. Also, a special thank you to the Dorcas Circle for the adorable quilt! Blessings, Pastor Wes, Emilee, Noah, Hannah, and Micah Telyea A Discussion about Cancer PLEASE NOTE: This presentation, originally scheduled for September 23, will be rescheduled to a date later this fall. Dr. John Hansen will repeat his presentation on cancer (first given on May 10.) This is an unique opportunity for those who teach on Sunday mornings or who missed the presentation in May to hear this excellent talk. Dr. Hansen s presentation features the book The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee. Dr. Hansen will discuss: What is Cancer? The Cancer problem, the public health prospective - incidence and mortality statistics Cancer risk - the environment and life style Cancer screening and prevention Cancer treatment and outcomes Saint Andrew s member Dr. John Hansen graduated from the University of Minnesota with a major in Biology and received his MD degree from Stanford University. Following his residency in Internal Medicine he received further training in Hematology and Oncology at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. In 1977 he moved to Seattle to join the Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) team led by Dr. E. Donnall Thomas, a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Medicine. Dr. Hansen is a Member of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington, and an Attending Physician at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. Thank you for your prayers for strength and healing for my dad, Rod Bradt. We are blessed to have such an amazing Christian family. Clare and Rob Moe September 2015 Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA - 7

8 Tuesday Morning Men Every Tuesday 6:30 am 7:30 am, Room 212 Facilitator: Dave Marcrander We are spending our time together with SOUL KEEPING, Caring for The Most Important Part of You, by John Ortberg. When was the last time you thought about the state of your soul? Join us Tuesdays at 6:30 am in Room 212 for this book highly recommended by Pastor Telyea. All Saint Andrew s Men (SAM) are welcome! It s a great way to begin the day! orcas ircle Dorcas Circle Opportunities Dorcas Circle makes quilts for Lutheran World Relief and other charities. We encourage your support in the following ways. Donate flat sheets, cotton, or cotton blend fabrics for making quilts. Cut quilting fabric into 10 1/2 inch squares at home and/or sew the squares together at home. Join us for our monthly meetings. Sewing skills are not required! We meet from 9:30 am until 12:00 noon on Tuesdays, September 1 and October 6, in 302/Fellowship Hall South. You are welcome to drop-in at any time. For additional information about Dorcas Circle, contact Linda Willenberg. Blessing of the Animals In gratefulness for God s creation we will gather on Sunday, October 4, at 4:00 pm with our special pets for a service to give God thanks and praise along with prayers and blessings for our animals. Invite and bring a friend (furry, scaly, feathery, reptile, or human.) Please make sure your pet is leashed or caged and in control. Alternatively, you can bring a photo of your pet. For more information, contact the church office. Fellowship and Groups All-Church Work Day The next Saint Andrew s All- Church Work Day is Saturday, September 19, 9:00 am until 12:00 noon. We will do some fall cleaning and sprucing up of the building and grounds. As always, there will be tasks for all ages, interests, and abilities...and of course, a pastry or two! No need to sign up. Just come, help out, and get to know others from our Saint Andrew s family! If you have any questions, please contact Facilities Manager Kurt Lutterman, kurt@salchome.org or W.E.B.S. (Women s Evening Book Study) Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, 322/Conference Room Facilitators: Cheryl Jurrus and Vickie Kirn W.E.B.S. (Women s Evening Book Study) invites all women to join us for fellowship, devotions, discussion, and service projects. We meet at 7:00 pm on Wednesday evenings, and our Fall Session is September 30 through November 18. We study each book by learning about the author s background, historical and cultural context, and how it can speak to our own lives. The facilitators encourage discussion and sharing of ideas. Our Fall selection is I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou. Please purchase or borrow the book ahead of time and follow the suggested readings on our schedule. Also note that on September 30, we ll meet in Room 212. Please join us! Contact Cheryl Jurrus or Vickie Kirn for more information. Welcome New Members! On Sunday, July 19, we welcomed the following people into our Saint Andrew s family. Their contact information is included in the August 2015 directory that was included in your Fall Packet. Please take a moment, say hello, and get to know: Dave and Heidi Dowling and daughter Avery Max and Margaret Johnson Carolyn McKenna Jeffrey Meyer Mikel Oswalt Bryce Seibel and children Ian and Kylee Carl Van Lowe, Jr. 8 - Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA September 2015

9 Dinner with Young Adults On the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, young adults of Saint Andrew s, those who have graduated high school and older, get together for dinner at 6:30 pm, either at a restaurant or someone s home. Our next dinners are September 9 and September 23. RSVP to Carolyn McKenna by the Monday prior to the dinner. Interesting in hosting a dinner or suggesting a restaurant? Contact Carolyn McKenna and let her know! Not getting the Young Adults s or want access to the Young Adults Dinner Facebook group? Contact Emily Harrow, emily@salchome.org, to be added. Fellowship and Groups Older Wiser Lutheran Saints (O.W.L.S.) Older Wiser Lutheran Saints (O.W.L.S.) is a lively fellowship group which meets on the third Tuesday of the month for fellowship and a potluck lunch. Please join us on September 15 at 11:45 am to kick off our year! We ll chat about our summers and do some program planning for future O.W.L.S. gatherings. There is no need to sign up or RSVP. Just come and, if you can, bring a dish to share. Hosts are needed; contact the church office or Pastor McEachran if you can help. See you on September 15! Fall Men s Retreat MEN: SAVE THE DATES and plan to join us for our fall RETREAT on Friday-Saturday, October 30-31, at Valley Camp in North Bend. Pastor Telyea will lead us in introduction to and a discussion of, The Missional Church. The Church in the 21st century lives in a new world with a distinctly new landscape. Christendom has come to an end, and it can no longer be assumed that most people in the western world are Christians. We now live at a time some have called Post-Christendom. What does this mean for the Church? What does it mean for Saint Andrew s? How will the Church respond? How will Saint Andrew s respond? The Missional Church offers a way to help congregations discern what the Church is, and how God is working in the world today. Join Pastor Telyea as he helps makes sense of what it means to be the Church in a world that no longer believes. The cost is $40. We will end by 3:00 pm on Saturday. Brochures with registration forms are in the Narthex and online at The deadline to register is October 25. Contact Dave Marcrander or Rick West if you have any questions. Excited for Fall! Stewardship Greetings from the Stewardship Committee. For many of us it has been a busy summer filled with family, vacations, trips to new places, and time away from the normal routines. Your Stewardship Committee has also taken a break from its normal routines as we have been reaching out and connecting with other committees in preparation for Commitment Sunday. I am really excited for the events of Commitment Sunday. It is going to be quite a bit different from years past. It will start with a potluck dinner and slide show from our visiting pastor, Pastor James Johnson, on Saturday and a normal two service Sunday with a Ministry-Committee Fair between services. Look for more details coming soon. The biggest reason for my excitement is being all together as a church. The Ministry-Committee Fair is a chance for everyone to mingle and chat with the stellar Stewards of Saint Andrew s. These committees are the true Stewards of Saint Andrew s and are constantly strengthening God s foundation. I love seeing and learning what each committee is up to and what contributions they bring. When we all come together the resulting energy and familial warmth is palpable for me. I feel like a kid in a warm and loving space. Everyone is included with lots of different activities to participate in. I encourage you to look for your place to participate in the Saint Andrew s family. Todd Carmichael Stewardship Chair September 2015 Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA - 9

10 Disaster Preparedness...Part Two by Karen Grams, R.N., Parish Nurse Health and Wholeness Lo, I am with you always Matthew 28:20 The Parish Nurses would like to provide for you some information we received about how to make preparations in your home and for your family s safety. There is so much information, the article has been divided in two parts. In the July/August 2015 issue of the VOICE, we reviewed for you the first two parts of our suggestions for preparing for a disaster in your home or community ( Be Informed and Make an Emergency Kit ). Here are parts 3 and 4. We hope the information will be of value and help ease your anxiety about whatever situation occurs, be it the BIG ONE or something smaller. #3. HAVE A PLAN Families can cope better with disasters by preparing in advance and working as a team. If something were to happen, how would you contact one another? How would you get to a safe place? Where would that safe place be for your families? Communication: Because your families and friends will likely not be together when disaster strikes, it s important to create a plan to help you and your loved ones connect and get help. Complete an EMERGENCY CONTACT CARD for each of your loved ones and keep them handy in your wallet, purse or backpack at all times. Identify a family member or friend who does not live close to where you are. Provide the phone number and address that you each can contact and check in with. Remember that phones and computers may not be working. Make sure each member of your family knows how to text. Text messaging in an emergency situation may be more effective. Show each family member when, where, and how to shut off water, gas, and electricity at main switches. Make sure they know where fire extinguishers are located, as well as emergency provisions. Periodically conduct family emergency drills. Prepare in advance for both evacuation and shelter-in-place, depending on your circumstances and the nature of the disaster. The first important decision your family will make is whether you stay put or get away. #4. GET INVOLVED Our lives are complex, and we interact each day with a multitude of other people and organizations, whether we recognize our inter-dependence or not. We send our children to schools or day care centers, we shop at stores, go to the Post Office or the gas station or the bank, we go to work. We worship in churches. We expect all of these places to be completely operational but in a disaster they may not be. In a major emergency, the response systems we rely on such as police, fire and hospitals will be overwhelmed. Government officials from all levels and the Red Cross tell us that in a disaster of catastrophic proportions, we should be prepared to be on our own for at least 72 hours. Realistically it might be 7 to 10 days. Once we have made plans and preparations to gather what we need to care for ourselves, we can think about what our neighborhoods and communities are doing to prepare for disasters. Ask local officials what plans are already in place. What hazards are most likely in your area? How will alerts and warnings be issued? What plans are in place for evacuations or sheltering in place? Are there opportunities for preparedness education available? Consider these questions for your workplace, your children s schools, recreation areas, shopping malls, and your place of worship. If possible, volunteer to support disaster response efforts. We are never ready for a disaster. We have no idea when will get hit by an earthquake or tsunami. We pray the emergencies that happen in our lifetime will be small and easily handled, but we also know we are overdue for the BIG ONE. Please make an effort to make preparations, so that for your peace of mind, for the safety of your loved ones, and for the sake of your community you know that you ve done what you can to be as ready as you can be. Parish Nurse Hours Tuesdays, Room :00 am to 1:00 pm Blood Pressure Screening Sunday, September 6 10:45 am in Room 212 Healing Prayer Stations for individual prayer Sunday, September 20, during Holy Communion 10 - Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA September 2015

11 Flu Shots... Caring for Our Community by Beverley Watt, R.N., Parish Nurse... he careth for you. 1 Peter 5:7b If you re 65 years or older, getting a flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and those around you from the flu. GET VACCINATED. The Seattle Visiting Nurse Association (SVNA) will be giving shots on Sunday, October 11, in Room 212 (the former Library) from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. SVNA is able to bill almost all insurance plans (please note that Cigna and Kaiser are NOT able to be billed.) There MAY be the High-Dose Vaccine available for seniors over 65, but we are not able to guarantee it at this time. Immunizations are open to any ages 4 years old and above. There will be NO Pneumonia vaccinations. The SVNA is the only not-for-profit agency providing the community based on-site flu shots in Washington. Your flu shot gives back by helping to provide immunization services to the uninsured and underinsured in our community. Get your flu shot from a SVNA nurse and you will not only be helping yourself, you will be helping someone in need. The flu vaccine is safe, does not cause the flu, and can protect the ones you love. More information will be forthcoming in the next few weeks. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact Parish Nurse, Beverley Watt. Information for this article is from SVNA and the Centers for Disease Control organizations. Health and Wholeness Pastoral Care KnitWits (Knitting as Witnesses) Saint Andrew s KnitWits (Knitting as Witnesses) is a fellowship group whose primary mission is to provide items of comfort that are knit and/or crocheted. The items they are currently making are prayer shawls, baptismal blankets, purple baby hats, black hats, and blankets. KnitWits meets once a month, usually on the second Sunday, at 9:45 am. ALL are welcome to join at any time! Our next meeting is Sunday, September 13, in 302/Fellowship Hall. Some recent thank yous we have received: From Warmth for Warriors (wool caps): We want to thank you for your kind donation to our group and its cause. It is most appreciated and the troops will be very excited to receive a hat from you and knowing how much they are appreciated for the work they are doing in protecting our freedom. Thank You!! From Domestic Violence Resource Center in Oregon (supplies): Thank you for the yarn and needles. These supplies will continue to support our knitting and crocheting activities here at the shelter. From an individual who received chemo caps: I am touched by your heart to tangibly share love and care for others through your gift of knitting. Thank you for the two hats... They will be perfect for the days and nights that have cool weather. The warmth brings such comfort. I am grateful to have them. May the Lord pour out and increase the grace and anointing of his Spirit through your hands into every stitch of what you create so the receivers are drawn closer to his heart for them. I send you a big hug from me and from our loving Heavenly Father who is blessed by you loving His children! Dianne Chong, KnitWits Coordinator Baptisms Micah T, July 12 Joshua C, July 19 Weddings Yangmei and Kent Miller, Renewal of Vows, July 5 Stephanie Alexandra Herbst and Ian Andrew Cooper, July 25 at Robinswood House, Bellevue Memorial Services Susan Norvold Aho, August 1 Lois Carolyn Lindsay, August 21 Jerald David Arntson, August 23 Thomas Baxter, August 26 Winslow William Bill Goodwin, August 29 Betty Eide, a Service of Remembrance, August 22 at Aegis/Issaquah Committals Susan Norvold Aho, August 1, Cenotaph, Saint Andrew s Memorial Garden Lois Carolyn Lindsay, August 21, Saint Andrew s Memorial Garden Thomas Baxter, August 26, Saint Andrew s Memorial Garden Winslow William Bill Goodwin, August 29, Saint Andrew s Memorial Garden September 2015 Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA - 11

12 Outreach and Servant Ministries Our Core Ministries... Core Outreach Ministries of Saint Andrew s are specific areas of ministry which congregation members are most involved in with various resources, including time, expertise, and financial resources. Our Core Outreach Ministries fall into five categories: ~ Affordable Housing/Homelessness ~ Hunger ~ Christian Education non-profits ~ Local Ministries ~ Global Missions The members of the Outreach and Servant Ministries Committee are: Joyce Arnold, Claudia Browers, Sarah Cannon, Dave Marcrander, Pastor McEachran, George Miller, Debbie Szabo, Dick Szabo, Marlyn Thorpe (Chair), and Jean Wahlstrom. Ministry Prayer Focus Each month, as a congregation, we pray for one of the ministries we support and partner with, in the world and in our community. In September, we ll pray for Emergency Feeding Program (EFP) who provides food to people in crisis hunger situations throughout Seattle and King County. EFP offers 15 varieties of nonperishable food packs, designed by professional nutritionists, to meet a wide array of individual needs. Anyone who asks is provided with food; no one is turned away. Saint Andrew s is a distribution site for EFP, collects food in the Corner of Blessing, donates funds, and organizes opportunities to volunteer for EFP. Provide Dinners for CFH in October Once again this October, Saint Andrew s has the opportunity to provide dinners for the men served by Congregations for the Homeless (CFH) in their shelter. Dinners are needed from Friday, October 2, through Thursday, October 15. Meals for about 35 men are served at 7:30 pm each evening at Eastshore Unitarian Church (near Factoria.) Meal providers prepare, deliver, and serve the meal, and are welcome to join the men to eat. This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals, friends, small groups, co-workers, families, etc.! Consider serving these men who are striving to make the transition from homelessness to permanent housing. Sign up in the Narthex. Contact the church office, , for more information. News from The Sophia Way The Sophia Way helps women on their journey from homelessness to independence. Saint Andrew s has generously been supplying cleaning materials, blanket, toiletries, and miscellaneous items for several years and the women are very appreciative of everything. The Sophia Way will have a Community Brunch on Saturday, September 19, to provide the women with a selection of fall clothing, shoes, and needed items. This is an opportunity for the women who have been placed in housing to gather with their Companions (from the Sophia Way Companion Program) and the women currently staying at the shelter Sophia s Place at St. Luke s Lutheran Church in Bellevue. We have already collected items for the event but we are in need of handbags, shoes (especially walking shoes or sneakers), umbrellas, and backpacks. Please put them in the Sophia Way basket in the Narthex by the elevator or contact Cheryl Jurrus to drop them off at her car in the parking lot if there is a large amount. You are the Key Benefit Luncheon Everyone is invited to join The Sophia Way for a luncheon with inspirational stories from women in our community. You are the Key is the theme for this benefit luncheon on Thursday, October 1, from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at the Red Lion Hotel, Main Street, Bellevue. The guest speaker is Anitra Freeman. After 20 years in the tech industry Anitra became homeless. She will share her story and how she inspires others to find their way back to independence. Lunch is served compliments of Red Lion Hotel Bellevue. All donations are welcome. The Sophia Way invite guests to consider giving a gift of $125 or more to create a path from homelessness to independence for women in need. To register, visit Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA September 2015

13 Outreach and Servant Ministries Emergency Feeding Program (EFP) The mission of EFP is to provide an emergency response to the nutritional needs of people in crisis hunger situations throughout Seattle and King County. EFP offers 15 varieties of nonperishable food packs, designed by professional nutritionists, to meet a wide array of individual needs. Nearly half of all meals go to children. Saint Andrew s is a distribution site for EFP, serving several individuals and families each week. They receive a friendly welcome from our volunteers and a bag of food that will feed them for one-two days. For more information about EFP, call or visit Saturday, September 19, 2015 This event is EFP s most important and largest food drive of the year. Saint Andrew s is putting together teams of volunteers to be at Crossroads QFC on Saturday, September 19, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm to collect nonperishable food items from shoppers. This consists of handing out a shopping list flyer and thanking people for their donations. Shifts are 2 ¼ hours long, and 4 6 volunteers are needed per shift. All ages can participate and it is a wonderful family activity! Sign up for shifts in the Narthex. If 2 ¼ hours is too long, we will try to match you up with someone to share the shift. Together we can turn just a few hours of time into tons of food for hungry local families. For more information, contact Debbie Szabo. One day. One day to help ensure that no one in our community goes hungry. One shift can make a big difference. Please consider volunteering on September 19! Congregation Volunteer Day for EFP Saturday, September 26, is an All Congregation Volunteer Day for the Emergency Feeding Program. Our task will be to help sort the food collected as part of EFP s Mayors Day of Concern for the Hungry on September 19. There is no limit to the number of volunteers that are needed - there will be PLENTY of work for people to do! Meet at the EFP warehouse, 851 Houser Way North in Renton. We will meet at 9:00 am and work till 12:00 noon. Sign up in the narthex. For more information contact Debbie Szabo. Sign-up. Mark your calendars. Make a difference! EFP Monthly Food Bank Offering Each month the congregation is invited to make a special monetary food bank contribution. Emergency Feeding Program is the recipient of this offering. Our goal each month is $500, and donations can be placed in the offering plate during worship or sent to the church office. Food of the Month We emphasize the collection of one commodity each month for EFP, and our goal is to FILL the Corner of Blessing with that food item. In September we ll collect Peanut Butter (creamy; ounce jars; no natural style please.) Peanut Butter goes into almost EVERY bag EFP packs, and EFP s normal supplier has run out of peanut butter. Sunday, September 13, is Start-up Sunday (return to two worship services and Education Hour.) It is also ONE JAR SUNDAY! If everyone brings just one jar of Peanut Butter that morning, we ll be well on our way to our monthly collection goal of 400 jars!! Thank you for your continued commitment to respond to those in our community who are hungry. Volunteer Update Thank you once again to the faithful volunteers who staff our Emergency Feeding Program distribution site at Saint Andrew s: Curt and Lois Eckley, Yvonne Heuving, Debbie Szabo, Heidi and Anthony Leto and Sally Arthur. Thank you, also, to Nancy Ellingson, who comes to us from Newport Presbyterian on the second and third Wednesdays of each month. Our EFP site is open Monday-Friday, 12:30 pm 2:30 pm. When people come for food, our volunteers warmly greet them and give them a bag of food that suits their needs and will feed them for one-two days. Volunteers are still needed for the first and fourth Wednesdays of each month and for Fridays. It s a wonderful opportunity to meet and serve folks from the community. To volunteer or for more information, contact Mary Mills, mary@salchome.org or Fight Hunger by Design EFP invites everyone to its upcoming Fighting for Hunger by Design Gala on Saturday, October 24, from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Emergency Feeding Program, 851 Houser Way North, Renton. It will be an evening of dinner, casino games, live and silent auctions, and raffles. Proceeds will help EFP provide more meals to the county s growing need of assistance. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at For more information, contact Catherine Wehage, EFP Development Coordinator, or cwehage@emergencyfeeding.org. September 2015 Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA - 13

14 New Service Opportunity You may have heard of the Chicken Soup Brigade. This program delivers meals and groceries to people in our area living with debilitating illnesses and poverty. These nutritious meals and other food items are delivered each week and are a lifeline for many. Saint Andrew s is a distribution hub for many of the Eastside clients. Several years ago I was approached by Jacob Sperati with a request to help with the program. The task was a small but vital one: Someone needed to be at Saint Andrew s a few hours each Thursday afternoon to coordinate the distribution. Try as I might, I could not think of a good reason to say no! Plus Jacob is an energetic, persuasive young man with a servant s heart and I knew my fate was sealed. Now seven years later, I am still happily serving as Site Coordinator. In this capacity, I make sure the food is picked up and goes out the door with the right drivers. Up until recently, a group of Newport High School students have been doing the bulk of the deliveries (around eight stops) but that program is ending. Now we are looking for people to take up those weekly deliveries. The delivery window is from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday afternoons. This would be perfect for high-school students looking for community service hours or a few friends getting together for some service and social time. We are hoping to find a pool of volunteers so the commitment would only be once every few weeks. If you re interested in more information or in getting involved contact me. Once we have a group together, Jacob will come out to Saint Andrew s to lead an orientation. This is a very personal service opportunity since you get to connect directly with those you are serving. We know Jesus ministry was focused most directly on the sick and the poor. I know there are many ways to serve but here is one that gives us a chance to humbly offer our time in this special way. Teresa Lutterman Tanzania... MaaSAE Girls Lutheran Secondary School (MGLSS) in Tanzania Outreach and Servant Ministries Praise and thanks be to God! The generosity of sponsors have left only the following financial needs for students at MaaSAE Girls Lutheran Secondary School (MGLSS) in Tanzania! Form 1: 2 full sponsorships In O level, one Form 3 girl and one Form 4 girl need whole sponsorships. In A level, four Form 5 students need half sponsors, two Form 5s need full sponsors, and one Form 6 needs a sponsor. It is really critical to get the A level girls sponsored as they all will go on to post graduate studies. Full scholarships are $1000 each; half sponsorships are $500. If you can help sponsor a student, contact the church office. To find out more about MGLSS and this great Global Mission opportunity, watch their video on YouTube: visit com and enter: OBA MaaSAE Girls School. Thank you for your partnership in mission and thanks be to God! Prayers for... Saint Andrew s is helping to fund the continuing education for three graduates of the MaaSae Girls Lutheran Secondary School (MGLSS) in Tanzania. Joyce Kesoi (continuing for her 3rd and final year in Food Processing); Muyei Mugusa (helping to complete her 3rd and final year); and Ndiini Nasira (her first of 3 years). All will graduate with a B.S. degree; Muyei and Ndiini to be secondary teachers with English and Kiswahili. Please pray for these young women as they pursue their studies. OBA Celebration...Invitation Please SAVE the DATE! Sunday, November 8, :30 pm 4:00 pm Location: Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church th Avenue SE Bellevue, WA Contact: Jean Wahlstrom You are invited to an anniversary CELEBRATION of THANKSGIVING for 20 Years of MAASAE GIRLS LUTHERAN SECONDARY SCHOOL and 50 Years of OPERATION BOOTSTRAP AFRICA SPECIAL GUESTS: Diane Jacoby, Director of OBA Kalai Namuyata Laizer, MGLSS graduate Kalai as a Form One MGLSS student Kalai is currently a senior at Concordia College in Minnesota, majoring in Education and Communication 14 - Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA September 2015

15 Outreach and Servant Ministries Jubilee Service Day Thank You Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church participated in Jubliee Service Day on August 22. It was a big success with 28 people helping from Saint Andrew s alone. There were an additional 5 people from other organizations in the area. The house we worked on is used as a transitional housing resource for six men participating with Congregations for the Homeless. Our members worked on a variety of tasks, from prepping the house the Saturday before (August 15) to donating equipment, from making lunches and cookies to doing yard work, and most obvious, painting the outside of the house. Everyone worked together and the house and yard work was finished in one day. The change in the appearance of the house before versus after was amazing. A HUGE thanks to everyone who made this day possible. We came together to do the Lord s work by being of service to others less fortunate than we are. The collaboration and camaraderie of everyone working together was such a beautiful example of being the hands of Christ. It was a rewarding experience for all, and it is amazing to see what can be accomplished when the church works together for the glory of God. Volunteers from Saint Andrew s were: Dick Lee, Cheryl Jurrus, Chris Ball, Carl and Ingeborg Nims, Dick and Debbie Szabo, Scott Lester, Claudia Browers, Vicar William Cheung, Gary Rudolph, Jean Whalstrom, Marv Kananen, Karen Grams, Jerry and Carolyn Haralson, Veda Moretti, John Nelson, Dick Swaisgood, Joan Tweten, Bill Brueggeman, Mark and Marlyn Thorpe, and Jon Thorpe. Lunch and cookies were made by Sarah Cannon, Joey Cannon, Joni Barrott, and Joyce Nelson. Additional ladders were provided by Jeff Stedman and Art Gurtel. In addition, Saint Andrew s provided approximately $650 in paint and materials to the project. Pictures and video were taken during the event and we hope to post them for the congregation s viewing sometime in the future. Congregations for Kids... Thank You! Each year Congregations for Kids sponsors a school supply drive to provide needy Bellevue School District students with some of the supplies needed. The generosity of the Saint Andrew s congregation helped make this years Good Start Back to School project another success. Thank you for your donations of supplies and money totaling about $1800 which, along with that of other congregations, allowed us to provide for 1650 students. Thanks also to those from the congregation who joined in the excitement of packing backpacks in August. Congregations for Kids Steering Committee Saint Andrew s Ministry Team Pastoral Staff The Reverend James N. McEachran, Senior Pastor jim@salchome.org The Reverend Wesley C. Telyea, Associate Pastor wes@salchome.org The Reverend Timothy T. Weber, Shared-Time Pastor timwebertt@yahoo.com Ministry Staff Emily Harrow, Director of Youth and Family Ministries emily@salchome.org Dr. Will Simpson, Director of Music Ministries will@salchome.org Susan Hegedus, Communications Specialist susan@salchome.org Kurt Lutterman, Facilities Manager kurt@salchome.org Mary Mills, Office Administrator mary@salchome.org Russ Stark, Accounting Assistant russ@salchome.org Joey Cannon, Facilities Set-up Elaine Koga, Choir Accompanist Stella Nieman, R.N., Beverley Watt, R.N., and Karen Grams, R.N., Parish Nurses Erin Simpson, Children s Choir Director Bryant Wilkie, Handbell Choir Director Samaritan Center of Puget Sound Dr. Mark Houglum, Counselor Courtney Paine, Counselor , extension 384 Flowers for September September 6 Sandy Oja and Carol Wissner September 13 September 20 September Congregation Council *David Holzboog, President *Scott Lester, Vice President *Lois Nelson, Secretary Joni Barrott Nona Gram Art Gurtel Brent Hicks Ben Johnson Kendra Mills * member of the Executive Committee Steve Serex Debbie Szabo Mark Thorpe *Pastor McEachran *Pastor Telyea Lauren Maland, Youth Representative *Jeff Stedman, Treasurer JoAn Eklof Paul and Pat Kaald Mary and Aaron Davis September 2015 Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA - 15

16 , Saint Andrews LUTHERAN CHURCH th Ave. SE, Bellevue, WA Address service requested NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT No. 35 BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON Mission Statement As a people saved by God s grace through faith, Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church is joined by our common belief in Jesus Christ and is a welcoming community of believers who, empowered by the Holy Spirit: Gather to worship, hear God s Word, and share the Sacraments Encourage, renew and strengthen faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord Equip, educate and nurture a deeper understanding of the expression of faith in daily life, and Send people into the world to serve. Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church supports the mission and ministries of Lutheran World Relief, Sunday Worship with Holy Communion 8:30 am and 11:00 am Education Hour, 9:45 am through September 6 Sunday Worship with Holy Communion, 9:30 am followed by a time of fellowship Church Office Hours Monday Friday, 8:00 am 4:00 pm info@salchome.org Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church is a Safe Place for youth We Support:

17 September 2015 September 2015 For current information, visit and click on the Calendar link Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday th Ave SE Bellevue, WA Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA

18 September Servers September 2015 Assisting Ministers Communion Assistants Acolytes Altar Guild Coffee Hosts September 6 9:30 am Karen Grams Tom Getzinger Mikayla Hare Karin Eklof, JoAn Eklof Altar Guild September 13 8:30 am Joanne Hinkle Lynn Mack 11:00 am Dana Nasby Jan Bowerman Sydney Holmes, Sidney Cottrell; Allie Bland, Crucifer Addie Nickel, Joslyn Nielsen; Davis Carmichael, Crucifer Ruth Miller, Christine Koch September 20 8:30 am Sharon Gurtel Celeste Ackerbloom Beka Gordon 11:00 am Sue Short Shana Nielsen Torin Carmichael Marcia Riggers, Patsy Gottschalk September 27 8:30 am Eric Bean Claudia Browers Livi Myhre 11:00 am Shana Nielsen Art Gurtel Grace Cottrell Bev Anderson, Donna Nellist Please note that the Greeter, Lector, Usher, and Coffee Host assignments will be sent via Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA

19 September 2015 Youth and Family Ministries Sunday Night Fire Force Bring a friend or two and join us every Sunday night from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. We use the Re:Form curriculum to explore the Bible and will end each night playing a variety of games. This year, we invite the entire family and mentor of each student to join us for a once-a-month dinner. If you have questions about Sunday Nights or are interested in helping out with the dinners, contact Emily Harrow, Emily@salchome.org. Here s our fall schedule: September 20: Sunday Night Fire Force Begins with Dinner (4:00 pm - 6:00 pm) September 27: Sunday Night Fire Force October 4: Sunday Night Fire Force October 11: Sunday Night Fire Force with Dinner October 18: No Sunday Night Fire Force (Fall Retreat weekend...join us!) October 25: Sunday Night Fire Force November 1: Sunday Night Fire Force November 8: Sunday Night Fire Force November 15: Sunday Night Fire Force November 22: Fire Force 2016 Mission Trip Information Meeting and Dinner (4:00 pm - 6:00 pm) November 29: No Sunday Night Fire Force December 6: No Sunday Night Fire Force (join us for Gingerbread House decorating at 12:15 pm) December 13: Sunday Night Fire Force with White Elephant Gift Exchange Fire Force Fall Retreat FIRE FORCE is Grades 6-8 We will enjoy a beautiful fall weekend at Warm Beach in Stanwood, Washington Friday-Sunday, October We will spend time getting to know one another and sharing stories. Cost is $50; financial assistance is available for anyone. Make checks payable to Saint Andrew s with FF Fall Retreat in the memo line. Bring a friend and sign up on or before Thursday, October 1, to reserve a spot! You will receive permission forms and a packing list after signing up. Completed forms and $50 are due Monday, October 12, to Emily or the church office. GOD SQUAD is Grades 9-12 God Squad AND Fire Force Serve at Northwest Harvest Save the Date! Join God Squad and Fire Force in service at Northwest Harvest on Saturday, November 21, from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. More details later this fall... FIRE FORCE is Grades Youth Mission Trips Information Meetings Students and parents are invited to these information meetings about the Summer 2016 Mission Trips! For the God Squad (grades 9-12) Mission Trip: Sunday, November 22, 12:15 pm For the Fire Force (grades 6-8) Mission Trip: Sunday, November 22, 4:00 pm Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA

20 Youth and Family Ministries Sheep and Shepherds SHEEP and SHEPHERDS are FAMILIES with kids ages birth through Grade 5 Kids In/ Parents Out Enjoy an evening out with friends on September 26. Drop the kids off at church where they will play games create crafts, eat pizza and watch a G-Rated movie with our high schoolers. Adults will meet at an offsite location to enjoy games, wine, and hors d oeuvres. Join us, Saturday, September 26, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Sign up in the Narthex or with an to Emily, emily@salchome.org, by September 22. If you are interested in hosting, contact Emily! GOD SQUAD is Grades 9-12 September 2015 God Squad CrossWalk Join us every Sunday morning, beginning September 13, at 9:45 am on the couch side of the Youth Room (319.) We use Augsburg s Animate to explore topics on the Bible, Faith, and Faith Practices. Help with Kids In/Parents Out Play games, watch a movie, and enjoy some pizza with some of the youngest in our congregation. We will enjoy an entertaining evening with Sheep and Shepherds kids while their parents gather together at an offsite location. This event raises money for the high school summer trip. If you would like to volunteer contact Emily, emily@salchome.org. Meet in 319/Youth Room on Saturday, September 26, 4:45 pm - 9:30 pm. God Squad, Fire Force, AND Sheep and Shepherds Parent Meeting Sheep and Shepherds, Fire Force and God Squad Parents are invited Sheep and Shepherds to join us for a parent meeting to discuss what the year looks like for our SHEEP and SHEPHERDS are youth and how you can help! Meet in FAMILIES with kids ages birth through Grade 5 302/Fellowship Hall South at 12:15 pm on Sunday, October 4. GOD SQUAD is Grades 9-12 FIRE FORCE is Grades 6-8 Happy Birthday to You! Happy Birthday to these youth who celebrate September birthdays! Rebecca J...9/02 Quinlan K... 9/04 Anna M... 9/19 Cole S... 9/19 Jillian N... 9/23 Madeline F...9/30 For more information... about Youth and Family Ministries at Saint Andrew s, contact Director Emily Harrow emily@salchome.org or Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA