the VOICE During the past month I have been preaching a sermon series entitled: The Courage to , Saint Andrews May 2016

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1 , Saint Andrews LUTHERAN CHURCH the VOICE What s inside... May 2016 Along the Way... 1 Calendar Congregation Council Discipleship Ministries Fellowship, Groups, and Health and Wholeness Ministry In Our Community... 8 Ministry Team Outreach and Servant Ministries Pastoral Care... 8 Property Ponderings Reflections... 8 Saint Andrew s Anniversary... 3 Stewardship... 3 Sunday Servers Thank You... 7 Worship and Liturgical Arts Along the Way Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law, or by hearing with faith? Galatians 3:2 During the past month I have been preaching a sermon series entitled: The Courage to Live. It s been a series focused on discerning how, as disciples and followers of Jesus, the resurrection makes a difference in our lives. As I have been preaching one of the things that has stood out to me is the way the disciples spread the good news of Jesus resurrection. Notice it s not by doing miracles or even by acts of holy living, but it s through their proclamation and their teaching. This insight has forced me to spend more time thinking about what I hear, as well as what I preach. Paul, when he has corresponding with the Galatians, urged them to think about the same things. We read at the top of this article how Paul posed the question of where the Holy Spirit came from to the Galatians. Affirming to them the Holy Spirit doesn t come when they do, but when they hear. That is not to say action isn t required. On the contrary, action is required, as Paul writes in chapter 5 The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. So let me ask you: What do you listen to? If I were to jump in your car and turn on the radio would music come on, or talk radio? If I was to look on the DVR what kind of shows would I see? The things we listen to shape us. What are the things that shape you? Who are the voices that you hold in high regard? Again let me ask you: What do you proclaim? Who are the companies that you tell your friends about? What kind of gifts do you like to give to others? What kind of advice do you like to pass on? Whose political sign are you willing to put up in your yard? The things we proclaim define us. As you ponder how the resurrection makes a difference in your life consider what you hear and proclaim. In Christ, Pastor Telyea Pastor Telyea s blog: Sunday Worship 8:30 am and 11:00 am Education Hour 9:45 am Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church th Ave SE Bellevue WA Phone: Fax: The Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church newsletter is a free monthly publication. Chili Cook-off April 30, 6:00 pm Tasty chili and great auction items to bid on. Proceeds benefit the high school summer mission team. See page 9. a G h t r e Mother-Daughter Luncheon May 7, 11:00 am Hosted by the Ministry of Service ABC class. Enjoy lunch and a great program. See page 9... E. n c o u r a g e... Sunday Concert: The Emmaus Trio May 15, 3:00 pm Karin Islip, violin; Lauren Root, cello; Dr. Will Simpson, piano See page 3. E q u i S p... e n... d

2 Sunday Worship Texts May 1: Acts 16:9-15 Psalm 67 Revelation 21:10--22:5 John 5:1-9 May 8: Acts 16:16-34 Psalm 97 Revelation 22:12-21 John 17:20-26 May 15 - Day of Pentecost: Genesis 11:1-9 Psalm 104:24-35 Acts 2:1-21 John 14:8-27 May 22: Proverbs 8:1-4, Psalm 8 Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15 May 29: 1 Kings 8:22-23, Psalm 96:1-9 Galatians 1:1-12 Luke 7:1-10 Sunday Concert Series May 15, 2016, 3:00 pm The Emmaus Trio Karin Islip, Violin; Will Simpson, Piano; Lauren Root, Cello June 5, 2016, 3:00 pm Tucson Girls Chorus Worship Service Captioning May 1, 11:00 am May 15, 11:00 am Music Rehearsal Times Chancel Choir Thursdays, 7:00 pm Handbell Choir Tuesdays, 7:00 pm Worship and Liturgical Arts Easter Sermon Series, Adult Education, and Small Groups During the Easter season (through May 8), Pastor Telyea is sharing a sermon series entitled The Courage to Live, exploring what it means to live faithful lives in the aftermath of Jesus crucifixion and resurrection. April 24: Love May 1: Healing May 8: Promise Along with this sermon series, Education hours explore the birth of discipleship in the book of Acts. See page 6. Complementing Pastor Telyea s sermon series, small groups continue to meet in leaders homes on Wednesdays, April 27 and May 4. See page 4 for more details. Reading on Pentecost Sunday I f you speak/read a world language, please consider reading Paul s Pentecost sermon (Acts 2:14b-21) in that landuage during worship on Pentecost Sunday, May 15. Contact Pastor McEachran, jim@salchome.org, or Pastor Telyea, wes@salchome.org, if you would like to participate. Looking Ahead...Summer Worship Our summer worship schedule -- one worship service at 9:30 am followed by a time of fellowship -- begins Sunday, June 12. Communion Bread Sign-ups Everyone is invited to bake bread used in the Eucharist on Sunday mornings. You can sign up online for a specific Sunday. Links to the sign-up website and to the recipe for Luther Bread are both on the Saint Andrew s website; go to Contact coordinator Jill Nichols-Hicks for more information. Orchestra The Saint Andrew s Orchestra will play during both worship services on Sunday, May 22. Rehearsal is Saturday, May 21, at 10:00 am. To participate or for more information, contact Dr. Will Simpson, or will@salchome.org. Give Ringing a Try! The Saint Andrew s Handbell Choir invites you to ring with them! The 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 or. He can make time before rehearsals (Tuesdays at 7:00 pm) for you to check out the bells. Please join us - thanks! 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. 2 - Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA May 2016

3 Worship and Liturgical Arts The Emmaus Trio, May 15 T he Emmaus Trio is violinist Karin Islip, cellist Lauren Root, and pianist Dr. Will Simpson. After performing together in the orchestra last summer at Saint Andrew s, this trio began to rehearse together on a weekly basis, becoming The Emmaus Trio. They enjoy performing both standard repertoire works as well as works that are unique and rarely performed. On Sunday, May 15, at 3:00 pm, The Emmaus Trio will play Beethoven s Piano Trio opus 70 no. 2, which is a work of tremendous power and scope, and one of Beethoven s greatest chamber works. The second half of the concert features a Tango by the Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla, and also the musically descriptive and beautiful piece Circullo by the Spanish composer Joaquin Turina. This 3:00 pm concert is part of our Sunday Concert Series, and is FREE and open to the public. Turning Sixty Saint Andrew s Anniversary Turning Sixty. Charter Members in 1956 included nearly 75 people who were convicted there needed to be a Lutheran Church in Eastgate. The United Lutheran Church in America invited Pastor Don Clinton to canvass the neighborhoods and to gather a community to build a congregation. They met at the Hill Stop Café at Eastgate. Worshipped and prayed, sang and shared the good news of Jesus and made the commitment to become Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church in Eastgate, a small city portal to Seattle. Four Charter Members continue to be regular in their worship and in the life of our congregation: Gil Bruntz, Ruth Chavers, and Don and Lois Korsch. They helped guide the congregation through times of challenge and opportunity. As Bellevue grew, they became a community which continued to build a faithful congregation which became a lead congregation in the United Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Church in America, and now the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. At each turn in the road, clarity in mission characterized leadership and people. Pastors Don Clinton, Homer Berner, and Oscar Rolander provided just the gift necessary in times when the community welcomed the change which comes through the sharing and living the life of Christ in community. In 1983, I met with the first three Pastors and invited them to both inform and inspire my beginnings as Senior Pastor. Times of interim were seldom more than 90 days. Each of them was served by Pastor Chuck Bomgren as what was then called Vice Pastor. At each new calling, the lay leadership kept the focus on Word and Sacrament which led to robust outreach in the community and in the world. Through the past years, I have been privileged to serve with a core of clergy, Pastor Rita Anderson, Dr. Timothy Weber for 22 years, Dr. Ken Bakken, and, for the past five years, Pastor Wes Telyea. In addition, nearly 90 lay staff have continued to support and create new pathways in times of change which called for stability. On May 20 we will mark our 60 th year. We will give thanks to God for our Shared Ministry. In that time, we will commit to move forward and more deeply into the next days of growth and a deepening of our discipleship which lives hopefully into the next generation. Then, at our Semi-Annual Meeting, on June 19, we will recognize our Charter Members, and honor two of our original Lay Liturgists, Dave Kolden and Ed Short. A time to remember a bit, but as always, to look forward to the places that God is leading us. A privilege to serve, see you in church! Pastor Jim McEachran May 2016 Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA - 3

4 Discipleship Ministries The vision of Discipleship Ministries is To gather, encourage and equip all people through active learning, how to embody faith in Jesus as they are sent into the world. Living out Discipleship with Help from Volunteers The Discipleship Ministries Committee has set our vision: To gather, encourage and equip all people through active learning, how to embody faith in Jesus as they are sent into the world. We have got our plan, we have our road map, we ve got the car, we just need drivers! We need volunteers to make this happen. Right now we are in need of volunteers for a variety of areas concerning our youth. Why volunteer? 1) Every kid needs 5 unrelated adults in their life. These 3) Our young people have the same questions about our are adults who are available to them. Who listen to faith as you do. That is why they need you. To help them. These adults are authentically themselves. work through the challenging questions. We must These adults cheer them on and affirm them. model for our children what it means to grapple with 2) God calls us to. And we made a promise at the faith. You may just find some answers yourself! baptisms of our young people. You shall put these 4) We are called to be a living sacrifice, to Love as God words of mine in your heart and soul, and you shall loves us. Time is often so precious to adults. We are bind them as a sign on your hand, and fix them as an called to offer that to others. emblem to your forehead. Teach them to your 5) It s fun and life giving for everyone. You make it fun children, talking about them when you are home and for the kids, you give them hope and joy by being when you are away, when you lie down and when you present. They will do the same for you. They want rise. Deuteronomy 11: you there. In Peace, Emily Harrow, Director of Discipleship Ministries Volunteer Survey The Discipleship Ministries Committee has put together a vision that will guide us in decisions as we move forward. Our vision is To gather, encourage and equip all people through active learning, how to embody faith in Jesus as they are sent into the world. As we put this vision into practice, we are looking at how we use volunteers and how we utilize the gifts in our community. We would appreciate your feedback in a two-question survey. The survey is online at and paper copies are available in the Narthex. Thank you for completing it and giving some much needed insight! Emily Harrow, Director of Discipleship Ministries Discipleship Ministries...During the Week Tuesday Morning Bible Study Every Tuesday, 9:30 am 10:30 am, 322/Conference Room Presenter: Pastor James McEachran Our theme is Encouraging Words for Church Leaders. We are working our way through The Pastoral Epistles, 2 Timothy and Titus. What are the expectations of those who lead the community of Christ? Bring your favorite translation, invite a friend, read 2 Timothy, and note your questions and insights. Pastor McEachran teaches the class. We will begin a study of Jude and 2 Peter on Tuesday, May 10. Our theme will be Watch Out for False Teaching. Easter Sermon Series Small Groups Wednesdays, April 27, May 4 Complementing Pastor Telyea s sermon series, The Courage to Live, small groups continue to meet in leaders homes on Wednesdays, April 27 and May 4. The small group gatherings go through a program where they: Eat Dwell Pray. EAT: Each small group member or couple brings a dish to share with the group for dinner. DWELL: After eating, the group reads a passage from scripture and has a discussion the group leader guides from material provided by Pastor Telyea. PRAY: As they prepare to leave, the group prays for each other in the coming week. For more information, please contact Pastor Telyea, wes@salchome.org. 4 - Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA May 2016

5 Fire Force LOCK IN! Friday-Saturday, April 22-23, 6:30 pm - 11:00 am Youth in Grades 6-8 Join us for a Friday night Lock In with Fire Force on April 22! From 6:30 pm Friday to 11:00 am on Saturday morning, we will enjoy games of Sock Samurai, late night pizza, and a movie! Emily Harrow, emily@salchome.org, for more information. FIRE FORCE is Grades 6-8 Discipleship Ministries...Youth Sheep and Shepherds SHEEP and SHEPHERDS are FAMILIES with kids ages birth through Grade 5 Sheep and Shepherds: Serve at Emergency Feeding Program (EFP) Saturday, April 30, 9:00 am - 11:00 am Sunday, May 1, 9:45 am Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6 Sheep and Shepherds are experiencing what it means to give and what it means to serve. Families are participating in a scavenger hunt at their local grocery store or home, gathering Emergency Feeding Program s (EFP) most needed items. On Saturday, April 30, families will bring the items they have gathered to the EFP warehouse in Renton (851 Houser Way North; near Fry s.) All will gather in the lobby at 9:00 am to learn about the program. Children who are 8 years old or older will help pack bags that will be handed out at distribution centers all around the greater Seattle Area (including Saint Andrew s!) Children under 8 will help decorate bags that will be used for snack packs. Snack packs are given to those without shelter. On Sunday, May 1, before Sunday Church School starts, take a field trip to the Emergency Feeding Program office at Saint Andrew s where you will meet EFP volunteer Debbie Szabo, who will speak about the distribution side of the EFP. Families will get a chance to see where the bags they packed on Saturday go and hear about who they benefit. We have 15 spots available on Saturday, but anyone can participate in the scavenger hunt and field trip! Sign up in the Narthex or via to Emily Harrow, emily@salchome.org. Happy Birthday to You! Happy Birthday to these youth who celebrate May birthdays! Ian S... 5/02 Soren L... 5/03 Benjamin D... 5/04 Mikayla H... 5/05 Kristopher G... 5/05 Abigail D... 5/09 Alden J... 5/09 Seeley L...5/11 Josie M... 5/13 Andrew C... 5/15 Liam S... 5/15 Margaret H...5/18 Zachary A... 5/20 Vishal E...5/25 Harper S... 5/26 Spencer D... 5/26 Livi M... 5/30 Jacob W... 5/31 May 2016 Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA - 5

6 Affirmation of Baptism/Confirmation Classes for students in grades 6-8 are on Sundays at 9:45 am. Those students new to our congregation are asked to contact Pastor Telyea for more information. Our eighth grade class will Affirm their Baptism on Sunday, June 5, during the 8:30 am service. Please pray for these students as they prepare. Discipleship Ministries...Sundays Sunday Opportunities...9:45 am Classes are offered every Sunday morning at 9:45 am for everyone -- age 2 through adult! Check the Sunday bulletin and Narthex monitor for locations. Grab some coffee, tea, or cocoa and join in - our faith journey never ends! 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. All 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. Adults... through May 8 The Courage to Live Facilitator: Pastor Wesley Telyea Adult Education complements Pastor Telyea s Easter sermons, exploring the birth of discipleship in the book of Acts and what it means to live faithful lives today. April 24: Acts 8:26-40 May 8: Acts 1:1-12 May 1: Acts 28:23-28 April 24 Stepping into Prayer (Faith Stepping Stones for Parents of 2-Year-Olds) Facilitators: Lois Nelson, Kari Henderson We focus on how parents and children can pray together at home. Simple prayer pillows are made, which are presented to the children during the 11:00 am worship service on April 24. Parents and children also participate in an activity on sharing prayer ideas to be placed on prayer cards for the pillows. CrossWalk CrossWalk is for youth in grades Join us every Sunday morning at 9:45 am on the couch side of the Youth Room (319)! We are currently creating tie fleece blankets which will be sent to areas around the world through Lutheran World Relief. This is our ongoing service project through the end of the school year. The last Sunday of every month is an Oasis Sunday! Busy schedules and responsibilities can lead high school students to feeling like the world is on their shoulders. Sometimes it feels that there is no time to just be a kid. For one hour on the last Sunday of each month, our high school students enjoy Oasis. At our Oasis, you may enjoy a lighthearted movie, coloring (with choices of Praying in Color, Adult Coloring Books, and kid coloring books), along with easy non-directed conversation. We invite you to be a kid with us! Our next Oasis Sunday is April 24. May 1 Stepping into Affirmation of Baptism (Faith Stepping Stones for Parents of Fifth Graders) Facilitators: Lois Nelson, Kari Henderson This session is a time for parents to discuss the transition from elementary school to middle school, and to ask questions about academics, time management, and social issues. Session Two, held in the fall of the students 6th grade year, focuses on the faith development of middle schoolers. Students are presented with a Catechism in the fall of their 6th grade 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. Sessions are at 9:45 am. Stepping into Prayer (2-year-olds).... April 24 presentation of Prayer Pillows: April 24, 11:00 am service Stepping into Affirmation of Baptism (Fifth Grade).... May 1 presentation of Catechisms in Fall 2016 Stepping into the Church (Eighth Grade) Affirmation of Baptism/presentation of Bibles: June 5, 8:30 am service Stepping into Adulthood (High School Seniors) presentation of quilts/gifts: June 12, 9:30 am service 6 - Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA May 2016

7 Discipleship Ministries...Coming this Summer Vacation Bible School July :00 am - 12:00 noon each day Please join us! Our theme is Cave Quest: Following Jesus, the Light of the World Classes are for 4-year-olds to youth entering 7th grade in Fall Older youth and adults are key to the success of VBS by volunteering to help with teaching, games, crafts, music, and more! Sign up to help with an to Emily Harrow or online at More details and registration information coming soon. Contact Director of Discipleship Ministries Emily Harrow, emily@salchome.org or , for more information. GOD SQUAD is Grades 9-12 Summer Sunday Bible Study: Thessalonians Sundays, June 12 - July 24 8:15 am, 322/Conference Room Facilitators: Jean Wahlstrom and Marvin Kananen Mark your calendar! You are invited to be encouraged and exhorted through a Bible study of the Letters from Paul to the Thessalonians, led by Jean Wahlstrom and Marvin Kananen. It will be held in the 322/Conference Room this summer for seven weeks, every Sunday from June 12 to July 24, before the 9:30 am worship service. Coffee and minor snacks provided Youth Mission Trips Both God Squad and Fire Force are going on mission trips in Summer Contact Emily Harrow, emily@salchome.org or , for more information. God Squad Mission Trip (for students currently in grades 8-12): We will embark on a mystery tour of the Pacific Northwest, June 24 - July 1. Our trip will include service learning and adventure. If you would like to join the mission team, please complete the commitment form, available from Emily Harrow, and turn in a deposit to Emily. Our next meeting is Sunday, May 15, at 12:15 pm. FIRE FORCE is Grades 6-8 Fire Force (grades 6-8) Mission Trip: We are headed back to Idaho, July 31-August 5 to serve with Idaho Servant Adventures! If you would like to join the mission team, please complete the commitment form, available from Emily Harrow, and turn in a deposit to Emily. Our next meeting is Sunday, May 15, at 4:00 pm. note of appreciation and thanks from Pastor Jim and A Nancy for the many kind prayers and expressions of joy at the coming of our first grandson. Noah Jameson Parr is well on the way and continues to live with his dad, Jason, and mom, Erin, on Vashon Island. Pastor and Nancy McEachran Thank You T hank you to our Saint Andrew s friends who visited and brought meals, flowers, and sent cards after my recent surgery and fracture. Your prayers carried George and me through those first weeks. Judi Miller May 2016 Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA - 7

8 .... on SIXTY YEARS Reflections.... by Lowell Arneson was a very long time ago! I would guess that less than half of you remember it well. This was only years after the end of WWII. General Eisenhower had been President Eisenhower for 4 years, and was running for a second term. The U.S. population was about 170 million (320 million today), federal debt was about $275 billion (over $18 trillion today), and a first class postage stamp was $0.03. The mood of America was upbeat. Since the war was over, the domestic economy was thriving. A lot of veterans were going to college or trade schools on the GI Bill. More people were buying homes, and the boomer years were in full swing. Soon to come would be the space program (travel to the moon), President Kennedy s assassination, Vietnam (anti-war, anti-draft, pretty much anti-everything demonstrations), and the rise of outrageousness in pop culture. The 60 s and 70 s brought civil rights and women s liberation issues to the fore. Watergate closed out the 70 s, and the 80 s saw the beginning of what would become a technology revolution. With the end of the cold war, Americans took a collective deep breath and turned inward during the 90 s. Technical innovation abounded, leading to what I would call the Age of the Smart Phone, starting about 10 years ago. Throughout this same sixty year period, the church (especially the churches at large) also struggled with major change. We Lutherans were no exception. Matters that we would today consider settled practice or teaching, were strongly (sometimes fiercely) debated in the 60 s, 70 s, and 80 s. Examples would be various perspectives on social justice, ordination of women, the role of church hierarchy, gays in the ministry, and many more. Many congregations broke under the strain. Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church in Bellevue did not break. Saint Andrews moved along, with ups and downs, but steady through the storms, on the foundation laid in 1956, sixty years ago this month. Pardon my lack of modesty (I know I m among friends), but our church is a model of what a twenty-first century Lutheran church should be. Here is why we have gotten to where we are. First, Saint Andrew s sees its primary purpose for existence as holding high THE CROSS, and its message of salvation through Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Flowing from that is a strong desire to help others through a multifaceted outreach program. Second, the visionary founders, and ongoing leaders (both clergy and lay people) have refused to let the church be swayed from its core mission of service to the Eastside. I think it is significant that in 60 years, there have only been four senior pastors. That is unusual and telling. Third, SALC puts a strong emphasis on serious education, meaningful worship, and an uplifting and professional music program. Fourth, the multi-generational make-up of the congregation has provided a steady and diverse supply of leaders over the years, providing consistency in goals and priorities. Fifth, it may sound corny or naïve, but it can be said that you will never find a bunch of nicer, or more decent, people than the people of Saint Andrew s Lutheran. I am truly thankful that my wife and I, and our daughter and son-in-law, have seats at the Saint Andrew s table. May God bless us and our church as we face an unknown future, with the assurance of hope, as we have found it over the past sixty years! In Our Community Pastor McEachran has been appointed to serve on the Technical Advisory Group, which will review the list of potential actions toward the implementation of the City of Bellevue s Affordable Housing Strategy. This group of 15 citizens will meet to ensure that the goals of the Bellevue City Council are met and a plan will be formed and in place by the end of Hal Ferris has also been appointed to serve. Pastor McEachran also serves as a member and Chair of the Bellevue Human Services Committee. Baptisms None Weddings None Memorial Services None Committals None Pastoral Care 8 - Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA May 2016

9 Chili Cook-Off and Auction On Saturday, April 30, join us for our Chili Cook-off and Auction! Cook up a pot of chili and see how it compares to others in the congregation. Or just come and taste (and vote for your favorite!) This is a fun fellowship event for everyone. Enjoy some award-winning chili and put some bids on great auction items. All proceeds support the God Squad Summer 2016 PNW Mystery Tour Mission Trip. (PNW = Pacific Northwest.) You can give your support by: Donating items for the auction Entering the Chili contest Attending and bidding on items Bring your auction item donations to Emily s office. Please include an estimated value. If you have questions about what to donate, give her a call or send her an . Sign up in the narthex or Emily to enter the chili contest. Sign up in the narthex or Emily to attend the cook off. All inquiries may be directed to Emily Harrow, Director Discipleship Ministries emily@salchome.org or Fellowship, Groups, and... Mother/Daughter Luncheon Save the date! The Affirmation of Baptism/ Confirmation Ministry of Service class (comprised of 7th and 8th grade students) is hosting a Mother/Daughter luncheon on Saturday, May 7, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. The theme is Fashion Yourself in the Spirit. Please sign up in the Narthex. Fashion Yourself In The Spirit! Who? All Mothers and Daughters What? A Mother Daughter Luncheon where we will eat salads, sandwiches, and cupcakes. A speaker, Kim Peterson, will also be there to talk about self confidence and give fashion tips. Her website is We will also have a photo booth for moms and their daughters. Lunch will be provided. Where? Saint Andrew's Lutheran Church When? May 7th, from 11:00 to 1:00 Please sign up in the Narthex. Hope to see you there! W.E.B.S. (Women s Evening Book Study) Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, 322/Conference Room Facilitators: Cheryl Jurrus, Vickie Kirn, Marlyn Thorpe 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. Our Spring session continues through May 18 with the book Miss Brenda and the Loveladies by Brenda Spahn and Irene Zutell. This is the story of Brenda s journey from rags to riches to redemption. It s the story of the first unlikely year of her Whole Way House and of the extraordinary lives of the first seven women who came to call her Miss Brenda. It s a story that testifies to the power of faith and how God changes hearts every day. (Amazon) We study each book by learning about the author s background, historical and cultural context, and how it can speak to our own lives. We encourage sharing of ideas. We have devotions, discuss, share, pray, and have fun! All women are welcome to join us and participate. The facilitators are Vickie Kirn, Cheryl Jurrus, and Marlyn Thorpe. Contact Cheryl Jurrus Vickie Kirn, or Marlyn Thorpe for more information. May 2016 Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA - 9

10 orcas Fellowship, Groups, and... ircle Dorcas Circle Opportunities Dorcas Circle is about service and fellowship as we support Lutheran World Relief, Compass Housing Alliance, and other charities. We meet the first Tuesday of each month to sew quilts, school bags, and respond to other opportunities. We also welcome help in the following ways: Donate crochet thread, embroidery thread, flat sheets, cotton, or cotton blend fabrics. Donations can be placed in the Dorcas basket in the Narthex. 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, May 3 and June 7, in 302/Fellowship Hall South. You are welcome to drop-in at any time. If you have any questions please contact Linda Willenberg. Dorcas Circle Thanks Dorcas Circle thanks everyone for the donations of large boxes. We now have enough to pack the quilts and Personal Care Kits for our Spring shipment. Notary Public Church Office Administrator Mary Mills is a notary. If you are in need of a notarized signature, please feel free to contact her in the church office, mary@salchome.org or Photos Wanted! Do you have photos from any Saint Andrew s activities and events? If so, we d love to have them! We use them in publications throughout the year to highlight our life together in ministry. Photos can be ed to Communications Specialist Susan Hegedus, susan@salchome.org, or contact Susan to arrange a time to transfer them from a flash drive, CD, SD card, etc. Thanks! Dinner with Young Adults 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month, 6:30 pm Coordinator: Carolyn McKenna Young adults of Saint Andrew s gather for dinner twice each month, at a home or restaurant. Young adults are all who have graduated high school and older. The April 27 dinner will be hosted by Alex Nichols- Hicks. He will be making spaghetti and meatballs with vegetarian options. You are invited to bring drinks or a side dish. Note: the house has a Great Dane. Carolyn McKenna by April 25 to let her know you would like to come and to get directions to Alex s house. The next dinners will be on May 11 and May 25. Check the Sunday bulletin announcements in coming weeks for more details. Carolyn McKenna by the Monday before each dinner to let her know you d like to come. Not getting the Young Adults s or want access to the Young Adults Dinner FB group? Contact Emily Harrow, emily@salchome.org to be added. 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, a potluck lunch, and an interesting program. Please join us on May 17 at 11:45 am for a program on fitness and mobility. Hosts are needed; please contact Pastor McEachran if you can help. There is no need to sign up or RSVP. Just come and, if you can, bring a dish to share. See you there! Tuesday Morning Men Every Tuesday 6:30 am 7:30 am, Room 212 Facilitator: Dave Marcrander Tuesday Morning Men (TMM) meets every Tuesday for study, faith growth, prayer and conversation. Join us anytime and kick off your Tuesdays with friends and fellowship. We continue our faith growth by reading and discussing Romans for Everyone by N.T. Wright. It is a blessing how much we learn from one another. We have a chair for you at the table; all Saint Andrew s Men (SAM) are welcome! 10 - Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA May 2016

11 Counters Needed Counters work in teams of two, usually on Monday mornings, to count the offering money from Sundays. They are scheduled to count for one month at a time, every 4-5 months. Two volunteers are needed: one to be the counter and one to input the contributions into the computer. No experience is required, just being available to count a couple hours on Monday mornings. We will train you. For more information, please contact Accounting Assistant Russ Stark, russ@salchome.org at , or Finance Chair Jerry Mack. All-Church Retreat Our annual All Church Retreat is Friday-Sunday, August 26-28! We ll once again camp at Cougar Rock Campground at Mt. Rainier National Park. Please sign up by Sunday, June 5, to let us know you re coming! Sign up in the Narthex or online at For those who do not wish to camp, lodging is available at the National Park Inn at Longmire, accommodations/national-park-inn. It is recommended that you reserve your room as soon as possible. Fellowship, Groups, and... Emergency Operations Plan Saint Andrew s will develop an Emergency Operations Plan for our campus this year. The plan will address safety, security and communications regarding catastrophic events: fire, earthquake, violence, etc. I am seeking volunteers to help develop that plan. I anticipate this will involve no more than two meetings per month for six months. Current or former first responders or military would be especially valuable volunteers. If interested, please contact Facilities Manager Kurt Lutterman in the church office or by kurt@salchome.org. At a later stage, we will involve the entire congregation to refine that plan. Thank you, Kurt Lutterman Interested in Membership? Are you interested in becoming a member of Saint Andrew s? Please speak with Pastor McEachran, jim@salchome.org, or Pastor Telyea, wes@salchome. org, for more information. Volunteer Opportunities Have some extra time during the week or on an occasional Saturday or Sunday? Volunteers are needed on Friday mornings to assemble the Sunday bulletin. Come in to the office at 9:30 am, hang out for an hour or so with some really cool people, have great conversation and a snack as you assemble the Sunday bulletin. Or come in on the fourth Thursday of each month to help assemble the VOICE newsletter. Volunteers are also needed to help with Memorial Service Receptions. Add your name to a growing list of folks who are willing to serve in this rewarding role. Memorial Services often fall on a Saturday or a Sunday as well as during the work week. Contact Office Administrator Mary Mills, mary@salchome.org or , for more information or to volunteer for any of these ministries. Graduates! Each year, we like to recognize those who are graduating from high school and college, and note what their plans are for the next chapter of their lives. Please let us know! Send the information to Communications Specialist Susan Hegedus, susan@salchome.org or , by May 16 to be included in the next issue of the VOICE. Discipleship and Stewardship I Stewardship have been following intently the sermon series on Discipleship and trying to attend most of the Education Hours. I have to say that these Education Hour sessions have been engaging, thought provoking, and enlightening. My spiritual sense is being nourished from the content and dialogue with all of you. I have been focusing on the real basics of Discipleship. What is a disciple of Christ? What are the habits, actions, and focus of a Disciple? From my study of scripture and participation in Education Hours, I am guided to a focused listening to what God is telling me and directing my spiritual life. This includes prayer, study, and being watchful to how God is speaking to me and what he has in store. For me, that is what Stewardship is all about: listening to what God wants for your life and then acting on it. Saint Andrew s has many committees and opportunities to move forward with what God s plans are for you. Be on the lookout for how God is communicating to you, and look for ways at Saint Andrew s to put that message into motion. Blessings, Todd Carmichael, Stewardship Chair May 2016 Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA - 11

12 Blood Pressure Screening Health and Wholeness Ministry offers free blood pressure checks on the first Sunday of each month, from 9:30 am - 10:30 am. They are in need of Registered Nurses to assist in taking blood pressures. Your participation would be very much appreciated. This would not be a requirement every month but on a volunteer basis as we do have others helping. Thank you for considering. Please contact Parish Nurse Beverley Watt if you are interested. 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 or crocheted. Their on-going projects include prayer shawls, baptismal blankets, lapghans, baby blankets, hats, wash cloths, and scarves. KnitWits meets once a month, on a Sunday at 9:45 am. ALL are welcome to join at any time! Their next meeting is Sunday, May 8, in 322/Conference Room. Dianne Chong is the KnitWits Coordinator. Health and Wholeness Parish Nurse Hours Tuesdays, Room :00 am to 1:00 pm Blood Pressure Screening Sunday, May 1 9:30 am in Room 212 Healing Prayer Stations for individual prayer Sunday, May 15, during Holy Communion Medication Side Effects and Interactions: Essential Considerations In Achieving Optimal Healthcare... Part 1 by Art Gurtel, RPh, MS, BPharm Medicines play a significant role in the treatment of many health problems and are an increasing portion of the total cost of healthcare. They fight harmful bacteria, relieve pain, ease discomforting symptoms, and save lives. Today, healthcare providers use medicines that help cure diseases that previously had no cure. However, medicines need to be used with caution and individualized. Medicines work by affecting different parts of the body, but they can affect the actions of other medicines as they work within the body. This balance between the body and medications and between medications can be disrupted resulting in side effects and / or medication interactions. A medicine used to treat one health problem can also cause another health problem to become worse. For example, a medicine used for treating cold symptoms could make a person s high blood pressure worse. Therefore, everyone needs to be careful when taking a medicine. Older adults, in particular, frequently take more than one medication at a time. These medicines can interact with each other in unexpected ways. Anyone taking several medications at the same time should be especially careful. As the body ages, its ability to absorb and eliminate foods and medications change. In addition, as people age, the body s ability to metabolize (break down) medicines can decrease. This means that older people might need smaller doses of medicines per pound of body weight than young or middle aged adults. Side effects are usually regarded as undesirable and occur in addition to the desired therapeutic effects of a medicine. For example, a hemorrhage (bleeding) from the use of too much anticoagulant (such as heparin or warfarin) is a side effect caused by treatment going beyond the desired effect. Common side effects associated with cancer treatment including fatigue, nausea, vomiting, decreased blood cell counts, hair loss and mouth sores are instances where side effects occur in addition to the desired therapeutic effect. Side effects can occur when starting, decreasing / increasing dosages, or ending a medication treatment. Again, all medicines from aspirin to the most sophisticated prescription medicine on the market have side effects. Many are minor, some are just inconvenient, a few are serious and some are strange. The most common side effects for medicines taken orally involve the gastrointestinal tract because most medicines taken orally go through the digestive system to be absorbed. Many medicines often cause constipation and diarrhea. Other common side effects include drowsiness, pain and skin irritation / other reactions. Almost all medicines can cause nausea and / or upset stomach, though it may only occur in a few people. Dizziness, another common side effect, may not seem like a serious side effect. continued on page Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA May 2016

13 Health and Wholeness continued from page 12 However, it can have significant consequences. For elderly people, or those already unsteady on their feet, random dizziness can cause a fall that could result in broken bones. For the elderly, especially those who are already battling other medical problems, a broken hip can particularly decrease quality of life. Therefore, people should be very aware of vertigo-like (dizziness) feelings when taking medications. Like dizziness, nausea and vomiting are not considered serious side effects unless they persist over time. However, they can cause a number of medical problems, especially in the elderly or those already weakened by a disease. The resulting dehydration, internal bleeding, and esophageal rupture can even result in death. Chemotherapy medicines, which are aimed at treating cancer, are known to cause severe nausea and vomiting. All medicines have risks and benefits. Benefits can improve a person s health and quality of life when the medicines act as they were designed and approved for such as treating a disease, curing an infection, or relieving pain. On the other hand, risks, including side effects, are chances that something unwanted or unexpected will happen when medicines are used. Just because a person is taking several medicines does not mean he/she will have problems. However, to be safe, make sure that all your physicians know the medicines being prescribed by other physicians and about O-T-C medicines, herbal supplements, and illegal drugs you are taking. If you have several physicians, and if some of them do not know all the medicines being taken, a bad reaction can be mistaken as an illness. For example, some medicines can cause memory problems that are mistaken for dementia. Falls can be a sign of too much medicine rather than frailty. Many side effects can be avoided by doing the following preventive actions: Inform your physician(s) and pharmacist(s) about all medicines you are taking including herbal products and O-T-C medications. Tell your physician, nurse, and pharmacist about problems you have previously had with medicines, such as rashes, indigestion, dizziness, or loss of appetite. Ask your physician and pharmacist whether or not a specific medicine may interact with any foods / beverages or other O-T-C medicines or supplements you are taking. Read the prescription label on the medication container and medication information sheet(s) that come with your medication carefully and follow directions. Also read the labels of any O-T-C products you are taking. Determine whether or not the active ingredients have side effects and / or interactions. For example, antihistamines can cause drowsiness. Caffeine, included in some O-T-C products, can interact with certain medicines and can cause problems with conditions such as high blood pressure. Make sure you understand how often, when and how much medicine to take each day. If you experience side effects, write them down and report them as accurately as possible to your physician. Call your physician right away if you have any problems with your medicines or if you are worried that the medicine might be doing more harm than good. Do not mix alcohol and medicine unless your physician or pharmacist says that it is all right. To learn about side effects or safety concerns of a medication, read the medication label and / or the package insert. Also, talk with your pharmacist and physician about your medications. In addition, learn about medication side effects or safety concerns by accessing credible internet references such as the Index to Drug-Specific Information (/Drugs/ DrugSafety/PostmarketDrugSafetyInformationforPatientsandProviders/ucm htm). (Watch for Part 2, focusing on Medication Interactions, in the next issue of the VOICE.) Road Work on SE 28th Street Property Ponderings Puget Sound Energy will soon begin work to replace a natural gas main on SE 28th Street (the street that leads to the church parking lot.) The road will not be completely closed, but reduced to one lane with flaggers managing traffic. No driveways should ever be blocked. Construction is scheduled to begin April 25 and last for four weeks. The SE 28th Street work will be done Monday through Friday during the work day. There will also need to be work within the 148th Avenue/28th Street intersection, but this work has not yet been coordinated with the City of Bellevue. If you have any questions, please contact Facilities Manager Kurt Lutterman, kurt@salchome.org or May 2016 Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA - 13

14 Congregation Council At the April 11 Congregation Council Meeting... The Council began with worship. Pastor McEachran s devotion was on 1 Timothy 6: Council members brought items for the Lutheran World Relief Personal Care Kit collection. Council liaison assignments were reviewed. Lois Nelson is the new chair of the Staff Transition Task Force (STTF). STTF, the Signage Working Group, and Design Advisory Group all have upcoming meetings scheduled, and updates from these groups will be available next month. Pastor McEachran, Pastor Telyea, Jean Wahlstrom, and Marcia Riggers will represent Saint Andrew s as voting delegates at the Northwest Synod Assembly in May. Additional delegates are being identified. Each month, a different committee will have the opportunity to present highlights on its work. Emily Harrow gave a report on the current work of the Discipleship Ministries Committee. οο One challenge the committee is facing is recruiting new volunteers. Emily encouraged Council members to introduce her to anyone who is interested in volunteering. οο Vacation Bible School is in need of volunteers in key leadership roles. οο The Affirmation of Baptism/Confirmation program is being reviewed and reassessed. The goal is that students are prepared to be lifelong disciples of Christ as they affirm their baptism. οο The vision of the committee will guide all decisions it makes. Our finances continue to be strong, with a year-to-date surplus of over $10,000. First Quarter giving statements have been mailed (or ed). Committees, Task Forces, and Working Groups continue to be active in ministry. Dr. Will Simpson reported that the March 19 event at Crossroads Mall was successful, and enjoyed by both the audience and participants. He was able to tour the Paul Fritz organ factory in Puyallup as part of the American Guild of Organists. Performing Arts Festival of the Eastside (PAFE) continues to be a positive outreach event for Saint Andrew s. 28 congregation members volunteered for PAFE this year. The Saint Andrew s Sunday Concert Series continues with concerts on April 17, May 15, and June 5. The orchestra will play for both worship services on May 22. Pastor McEachran reported that new nametags are an effective tool and identify Council members as leaders. Lenten Prayer Partners was a positive experience for the 54 participants. He shared questions that the 8th grade ABC class wrote to discuss with him on April 17. The questions are difficult and thought-provoking. Pastor McEachran reported that he and Hal Ferris have been appointed to the Technical Advisory Group for the City of Bellevue. This group will provide input and advice about how to most effectively create more affordable housing in Bellevue. Packets containing reports from all committees are available in the church office; ask Office Administrator Mary Mills if you would like to see them. Minutes from Council meetings are in the office and on the Saint Andrew s website: visit Congregation Council and Committee Chairs Committee Council Liaison Committee Chair Executive David Holzboog, President Scott Lester, Vice President Nona Gram, Secretary Jerry Haralson, Treasurer Pastor McEachran Pastor Telyea Building and Steve Serex Matt Jainga Property Communications Ben Johnson Judi Miller Kendra Mills Discipleship Pastor Telyea Donna Smith Ministries Mark Thorpe Davis Carmichael, Youth Representative Finance Joni Barrott Jerry Haralson Jerry Mack Committee Council Liaison Committee Chair Health and Wholeness Art Gurtel Stella Nieman Beverley Watt Karen Grams Human Resources David Holzboog Dianne Chong Outreach and Servant Ministries Stewardship Worship and Liturgical Arts Debbie Szabo Ann Thorpe Joni Barrott Scott Lester Misty Weber Pastor McEachran Marlyn Thorpe Todd Carmichael Sharon Gurtel 14 - Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA May 2016

15 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. Our outreach ministry prayer focus for May is Lutheran World Relief (LWR), an organization that works with local partners to provide lasting solutions to poverty, injustice and human suffering. They focus on two main areas: agriculture and emergency operations. They work to improve the lives of millions of small-scale farmers and their families, helping them adapt to and mitigate the effects of changing weather and environmental conditions. Their emergency operations often go on for years after the initial disaster, helping communities cope with and recover from emergencies in ways that promote lasting improvements in people s living conditions. Saint Andrew s supports the mission of LWR with donations of quilts, Personal Care Kits, and through sales of Fairly Traded Coffee and Chocolate. Learn more at Outreach: Personal Care Kits - Baskets of Promise Health and Wholeness Ministry is sponsoring the Baskets of Promise campaign to collect items for the Personal Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief (LWR). Kits for the Spring shipment will be assembled in late April. Because of the great need in the refugee camps in the mid-east, the need for kits is great. The Challenge 2016 Stewardship program challenges all of us to be involved in outreach to Lutheran World Relief and/or Emergency Feeding Program. Donating items for Personal Care Kits is a great way to meet that challenge! Items donated through April 24 will be included in the Spring shipment to LWR. You can help with donations of the following items: Bath towels (dark color, light weight, 27 x52 maximum size) Bath soap (4 to 5 ounce bars, in original packaging) Nail clippers (metal, large or small) Combs (large sturdy) Toothbrushes (adult size) Place your donations in the basket labeled Personal Care Kits located near the elevator in the Narthex. Thank you! Congregations for the Homeless Luncheon Everyone is invited to the 7th Annual Congregations for the Homeless (CFH) Luncheon, Moving Beyond Homelessness, on Friday, May 6, at Hyatt Regency Bellevue (900 Bellevue Way NE.) Keynote Speaker Tom Miles will share his personal story of recovery from homelessness to becoming the lead Outreach Case Manager at CFH. This is a great opportunity to learn about CFH s programs and take a deeper look at the issue of homelessness. A Coffee Social begins at 10:30 am. The Luncheon is from 11:15 am - 1:00 pm. Visit and select the luncheon link to register. For more information, contact Katherine Jordan, Director of Advancement, katherinej@cfhomeless.org or Items Needed for CFH Congregations for the Homeless (CFH) helps homeless men journey toward independence and a home of their own. We are collecting donations for CFH in the basket in the Narthex near the elevator. They are in need of toiletries (especially toothbrushes and toothpaste), men s clothing, blankets, towels, and new underwear. Items for The Sophia Way The Sophia Way helps homeless women journey toward independence and a home of their own. They currently do not have room to accept any donations of items. For other ways to help, visit May 2016 Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA - 15

16 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 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 May we ll collect SPAM! Thank you for the 103 cans of pork-and-beans collected in March! 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. Thank you! EFP Volunteers at Saint Andrew s! Thank you once again to each of you who faithfully gives of your time to serve at the EFP program at Saint Andrew s. You are all so very valuable. Hosting during the week are Curt and Lois Eckley, Yvonne Heuving, Dean Hobson, Nancy Ellingson (from Newport Presbyterian) and Debbie Szabo. Our EFP site is open Monday-Friday, 12:30 pm 2:30 pm. When people come for food, they are warmly greeted and given a bag of food that suits their needs and will feed them for one-two days. A volunteer is still needed 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 Thank you for your continued commitment to respond to those in our community who are hungry! Samaritan Center of Puget Sound Samarian Center of Puget Sound provides high quality, faith-integrative, affordable counseling for individuals, couples, and families, and welcomes people of all faiths, backgrounds, and lifestyles. Samaritan counselors Dr. Mark Houglum and Courtney Paine have offices at Saint Andrew s. Samaritan invites everyone to its annual Spring Fund Raising Event on Sunday, May 1, at the Bellevue Hilton Hotel ( th Avenue SE.) The event begins at 4:00 pm and includes dinner. The speaker is William Paul Young, author of books such as The Shack, Crossroads, and Eve. Tickets are $70 per person. Donations above the ticket price go to help replenish the funds that provide counseling and services for those in significant financial need. RSVP to Mary Eaves Mitchell, , extension 117. Visit for more information. GiveBIG on or before May 3 The Seattle Foundation s GiveBIG is an online charitable giving event to raise money for our region s hard-working nonprofits, so that they can continue to create equality of opportunity in this region we are so proud of is the sixth year of this campaign to help those in our community who need it most. Each credit card donation made to the nonprofit organizations profiled on The Seattle Foundation s website on or before Tuesday, May 3, will receive a prorated portion of the matching funds (or stretch ) pool. The amount of the stretch depends on the size of the stretch pool and how much is raised in total donations on GiveBIG day. Participating organizations that Saint Andrew s supports include: Bridge Disability Ministries Center for Ethical Leadership Columbia Lutheran Home Compass Housing Alliance Congregations for the Homeless Eastside Baby Corner Eastside Legal Assistance Program Emergency Feeding Program Friends of Youth Imagine Housing Hopelink LifeWire Lifelong Lutheran Community Services Northwest Pacific Lutheran University Samaritan Center of Puget Sound The Sophia Way If you would like to support one of these or the other non-profit organizations and stretch your giving dollars, visit on or before May 3! 16 - Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA May 2016

17 Outreach and Servant Ministries Honoring Veterans on Memorial Day! Our Veteran Support Team will once again host BBQ Burgers and Dogs Memorial Day Dinner for the veterans and other residents of Andrew s Glen (an Imagine Housing property), on Memorial Day, May 30, beginning at 5:00 pm. Set up and grilling will commence about 3:30 pm. If you can participate by contributing food items or co-hosting our guests, please contact Linda Gilham and Dave Marcrander. IN VEST VETS Global Missions...Tanzania Scholarships for MGLSS Students MaaSAE Girls Lutheran Secondary School (MGLSS) scholarship sponsors are needed. For students in Forms 1 through 4 (grades 8 11), a full scholarship is $1,000; a half scholarship is $500. Form 1: 4 sponsors needed Form 2: 5 sponsors needed For A-level, Forms 5-6, a half scholarship is $600 and a full scholarship is $1,200. Three (3) sponsors are needed for Form 5 and 6 students. If you can help sponsor a student, full or in part, contact the church office. If you cannot provide a full- or half-scholarship, any amount is welcomed and needed. Make a contribution to Saint Andrew s with MaaSAE Scholarship in the memo line. Donations are combined until a half- or fullsponsorship level is reached, and then the funds are forwarded to Operation Bootstrap Africa. There are 351 students enrolled at MGLSS. 202 of those are OBA scholarship students. Thank you for your support. MGLSS Graduate Needs Sponsor for University Witness Lengulayai is a graduate of MGLSS and is now in her first year, B.S. of Education in Science (a much needed teaching field) at the University of Dar es Salaam (top university in Tanzania). Her education was being sponsored by a group at another church, but they are unable to continue their financial support. Jean Wahlstrom knows Witness well and knows her to be a great leader in chapel worship and well-respected on campus. Witness is from the bush, great young woman of faith and the fact she was accepted by the U of Dar is an indicator of her academic promise and success as a a teacher. The total needed per year is over $2000. If you can help provide financial assistance to sponsor Witness, please contact Jean Wahlstom. Prayers for... Saint Andrew s is helping to fund the continuing education for graduates of the MaaSae Girls Lutheran Secondary School (MGLSS) in Tanzania. Joyce Kesoi is in her 4th and final year in Food Processing and Ndiini Nasira is in her second of 3 years studying to be a secondary teacher with English and Kiswahili. Both will graduate with a B.S. degree. Please pray for these young women as they pursue their studies. From Joyce Kesoi: I celebrated well on Easter, it was very nice I enjoyed it together with my friends. It s exactly true that am so excited in my final year of study and I give thanks to God for this nice opportunity as in our tribe few girls can study for long due to various obstacles like forced marriage, poverty and so on. I thank you all for your great support in Education, nothing I can pay you but Our almighty God will fulfill your pockets 100%. In my home place most of people are proud of me and they are taking they young girls to school as now they are seeing the importance of education. Thanks very much. The two photos is of me and my mother left and the other is my young brother his name is Musa (Moses) he is in form 3 and the last one is my father. I had 2 weeks holiday and I went to saw them others were at school. May 2016 Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA - 17

18 May 2016 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, Bellevue WA May 2016

19 May 29 11:00 am Sue Short Grace Cottrell Carolyn Haralson, Janan Twito 8:30 am Josh Rudolph Judy Gowdy Torin Carmichael May 22 11:00 am Dana Nasby Hannah Wilcox Karin Eklof May Servers 8:30 am Dick Swaisgood Diane Hogle Emily Andresen May 15 11:00 am Jean Wahlstrom Art Gurtel Mikayla Hare, Collin Feldman Quinn Myhre Ruth Miller, Patsy Gottschalk 8:30 am Karen Grams Claudia Browers Allie Bland, Addie Nickel May 8 Karen Grams, Jill Nichols-Hicks May 1 11:00 am Shana Nielsen Dave Marcrander Sidney Cottrell Christine Koch, Bev Anderson Please note that Greeters, Lectors, Ushers, and Coffee Hosts for May will be notified via . Torin Carmichael 11:00 am Sharon Gurtel Mikayla Hare 8:30 am Tom Getzinger Jan Bowerman Ella Nickel 8:30 am Dick Swaisgood Jerry Mack Sydney Holmes Assisting Ministers Communion Assistants Acolytes Crucifers Altar Guild 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 Discipleship 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 May 1 May 8 May 15 May 22 May 29 Flowers for May Steve and Delores Johnson Yvonne Heuving Louise Oda Emily and Adam Harrow Deadline to submit items for the next the VOICE: May16 submissions to Susan Hegedus, susan@salchome.org May 2016 Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church, Bellevue WA - 19

20 , 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. Sunday Worship with Holy Communion 8:30 am and 11:00 am Education Hour, 9:45 am Church Office Hours Monday Friday, 8:00 am 4:00 pm info@salchome.org Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church supports the mission and ministries of Lutheran World Relief, Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church is a Safe Place for youth We Support: