Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

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1 October 21, 2012 Order of Worship 8:30 am, 11:00 am Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost G A T H E R I N G Please silence all electronic devices and prepare for worship in silent prayer. PRELUDE Cantabile [Mendelssohn] Andante Cantabile [Mendelssohn] ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DAY Pastor Telyea HYMN You Servants of God ELW Hymn 825 CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS APOSTOLIC GREETING KYRIE ELW page 138 HYMN OF PRAISE ELW page 140 PRAYER OF THE DAY (congregation is seated) II. SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM Pastor McEachran Erik and Avegail Johnson present their child to receive the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. Sponsors are Andrew and Sarah Oliver, Mark Reyes, and Helen Kappel. CHILDREN S MESSAGE Pastor Says! Pastor McEachran W O R D FIRST LESSON Isaiah 53:4 12 L Word of God. Word of Life. RESPONSE Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil ELW Hymn 512 SECOND LESSON Hebrews 5:1 10 L Word of God. Word of Life. (congregation stands) GOSPEL ACCLAMATION ELW page 142 The Good News of Jesus according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL Mark 10:35 45 The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Congregation A Assisting Minister Pastor Today s Theme Stewardship... management... care and sharing of all that God has provided. In Jesus Christ, the suffering servant, we have been blessed with salvation and new life. Now, we are called, to live out of the Cross, out of the center, as we grow in Christ and learn to live in loving service as those who truly have been healed. Our generous God calls us to faithful giving and living. It is about our life!

2 SERMON One More Question or Two, or Three... Pastor McEachran HYMN OF THE DAY ELW Hymn 610 O Christ, the Healer, We Have Come I. APOSTLES CREED I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. THE PRAYERS A Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. THE PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. (shared in community) OFFERING I. The Ash Grove [arr. A. L. Page] Handbell Choir II. Offertory [J. N. Beck] Chancel Choir OFFERTORY PRAYER GREAT THANKSGIVING SANCTUS EUCHARISTIC PRAYER M E A L THE LORD S PRAYER Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. (congregation is seated)

3 LAMB OF GOD COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION AND HEALING PRAYERS POST-COMMUNION BLESSING May the body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, strengthen and keep you in God s loving grace, now and forever. Amen. POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE PRAYER BLESSING S E N D I N G CLOSING HYMN Rise, O Church, like Christ Arisen ELW Hymn 548 A Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE Praise to the Lord, the Almighty [arr. Hayes] W E L C O M E d i r e c t o r o f m u s i c m i n i s t r i e s Dr. Will Simpson has accepted our invitation to serve as our Director of Music Ministries. He currently serves as Director of Music Ministries/Organist at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. Will has degrees in piano and organ. His Doctor of Arts in Music is from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Will is an experienced conductor of Handbell, Youth, Children s and Adult Choirs. He has 26 years of experience as a church organist. Dr. Simpson was the unanimous choice of our Transition Team, our Interview Team, our Worship and Liturgical Arts Team, and our Pastors. Following an evening of auditions, the Executive Committee presented an offer of employment. In his response, Will wrote: Erin and I are excited about the offer you all have made. Thanks again for this opportunity. God has indeed moved in our lives. We give Him thanks! Will and his wife, Erin, will move to the Pacific Northwest in early November. His first official day will be Monday, November 19; his first Sunday will be Christ the King Sunday, November 25. We welcome Will and Erin as a member of our Ministry Team and into the Saint Andrew s Family! We are grateful for all who are serving to provide us with a rich music ministry during this time of transition: Gus Blazek, who is leading our Chancel Choir. Gus is a member of Lyric Arts Ensemble Elaine Koga, Matthew Camrud, and Leslie Martin (an adjunct professor of organ, harpsichord, and keyboard harmony at Seattle Pacific University) who are serving as organists and pianists for worship We also thank Sharon Gurtel for her service in ensuring hymns and special music for worship.

4 4 THE FLOWERS are given to the glory of God by Sherry and David Grindeland in honor of their four wonderful children. THE WHITE ROSES on the altar are in memory of Maxine Jacobsen, wife of Gordon Jacobsen; in memory of Leigh Duane Eden, father of Carolynn Ferris; and in memory of Frank Kobayashi, father of Suzette Piper. Maxine died October 15. A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held at Saint Andrew s on Tuesday, October 23 at 1:00 pm. Leigh died October 12 and a Memorial Celebration of Life is planned for November 11 in Oregon. Frank died September 19; his Memorial Celebration of Life is planned for December 19. n e x t s u n d a y a t s a i n t a n d r e w s HEALING PRAYERS are offered during the distribution of Holy Communion. Kneelers are provided on the east and west sides of the sanctuary. Trained healing ministers are waiting to receive your requests before or after receiving the Eucharist. It can be especially meaningful to have a laying on of hands and an anointing of oil, if desired. It is appropriate to bring ANY request or concern that you may have for yourself or someone else. These may be prayers for emotional, spiritual, or physical healing. It can be a peace that brings wholeness, according to God s will, in a number of ways. APPLES: Once again, Vince and Doris Visaya have brought one ton of Jonagold apples to Saint Andrew s! The apples are in the church parking lot TODAY, October 21. Take as many apples as you want and leave a donation. Donations are welcome for the apples and will go toward youth mission trips. Thank you to all who donated over $924 in cash last week. In addition, checks for $250 were given directly to the youth mission trips. REFORMATION SUNDAY: Next Sunday is Reformation Sunday, a time of festive remembrance of the renewal that came through the life and ministry of Martin Luther and the reformers who brought the clear Gospel call of by grace through faith alone in Jesus Christ as central to the mission of the church. Red is the festive color of celebration in the church year, and you are invited to wear RED on this Sunday of celebration. c h i l d r e n a n d y o u t h e d u c a t i o n m i n i s t r i e s SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL (SCS): All children age 2 through Grade 5 are invited to join our Sunday Church School. Classes meet at 9:45 am every Sunday. The 2- and 3-yearold class meets in the nursery; all other classes meet downstairs in the education wing. Students who are new to our congregation should come to the SCS office located on the lower level near the narthex stairs to register and receive a class assignment. For more information, contact Director of Christian Education Meg Marcrander, meg@salchome.org or t o d a y A T S A I N T A N D R E W S AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM/ CONFIRMATION (ABC): Classes meet each Sunday at 9:45 am. 6th Graders meet with Jim Davis in E-3 for Jesus of Nazareth. 7th and 8th Graders: Faith of Others meets in E-1 with Dave Robitaille; Catechism meets with Kirsten Rogers in E-2; and New Testament Survey meets with Meg Marcrander in the east end of the Youth Room. Those students new to our congregation should contact Meg Marcrander, Director of Christian Education, or Pastor McEachran at the church office.

5 CROSSWALK: There will be NO CrossWalk TODAY, October 21. Please join us next Sunday, October 28, in Fellowship Hall North for a Reformation Celebration, including Luther Bingo, Jello eating contest, and lots of Root Beer! COMMUNION CLASS FOR KIDS will be held next Saturday, October 27, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, for all children in Kindergarten through 3rd Grade and their parents. This 3-hour session will include a lesson on the significance of meals and The Meal itself; time to bake bread; and a final half hour liturgy in the sanctuary of sharing the meal around the altar. Parents: If your child has already been to the table...include them in this class. This will be a teaching opportunity regarding the Holy Sacrament, giving your child, at a more appropriate age, more depth of understanding as to what the Sacrament means. Sign up in the narthex to help us with planning. WORD DIGGERS Deepen your faith walk by digging into the Word! Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. Colossians 3:16 Bible Study opportunities are marked with the Word Diggers logo. Join them and dig into the Word! a d u l t E A R L Y s u n d a y e d u c a t i o n m i n i s t r i e s ( 7 : 1 5 a m ) through November 4 EARLY SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Facilitators: Jean Wahlstrom and Marvin Kananen Conference Room Jean Wahlstrom and Marvin Kananen are again offering a Sunday morning Bible study that begins at (forgive us) 7:15 am Sunday mornings. We are studying the Letter to the Philippians; six weeks of classes to cover the 4 chapters (104 verses). Coffee and minor refreshments served. All are welcome. Karibuni. a d u l t s u n d a y e d u c a t i o n m i n i s t r i e s ( 9 : 4 5 a m ) October 21 STEWARDSHIP BIBLE STUDIES Presenter: Pastor Telyea Fellowship Hall North Join Pastor Telyea to explore Matthew 6:19-33 (Treasures in Heaven). What does this text mean for us today in the context of our stewardship theme, It s Not About the Money! It s About Your Life!? 5

6 October 21, 28 and November 4 is faith in God, who comes to us through Jesus, STEPPING INTO THE STORIES and by the power of the Holy Spirit calls us to (Kindergarten) faithfulness, confession of that Faith, and witness Facilitators: Lois Nelson and Kari Henderson to Jesus. A good start would be to read Colossians Conference Room 2:8-15. And to ask the question, What does Jesus Together we will explore the stages of age-level Christ mean to us today? development and corresponding faith development October 28 as well as issues for children approaching school REFORMATION CELEBRATION as a full time job. Today, the parents will gather Facilitators: Saint Andrew s Young Adults to work on prayer bags and puzzles to help their Fellowship Hall North children with prayers and conversations at home. Guten tag! A long time ago, a German monk had The Kindergarteners will be blessed and gifted a beef with his church and outlined his argument with the SPARK Story Bible during the 11:00 am in a long letter. Little did he know that day he worship service next Sunday, October 28. The would change history. The Young Adults of Saint parents and children will gather on November 4 Andrew s are hosting a Reformation Celebration during the Education Hour to have a parent/child during the Education Hour, October 28! Join us Bible exploration. for Luther Bingo, pretzels, root beer, and prizes October 28, November 4 and 11 as we celebrate this momentous event in history! COLOSSIANS Arrive early to enter into the Jello Eating Contest! Presenter: Pastor McEachran How much jello can one Lutheran eat? Fellowship Hall South November 11 Colossians is one of the prison letters of Paul. KNITWITS He writes to a congregation in which there was Facilitator: Dianne Chong a great temptation to compromise the basic Conference Room elements of Christian doctrine to accommodate The KnitsWits (Knitting as Witnesses) are a other teachings. Some worshipped angels, others fellowship group whose primary mission is to thought more knowledge was the way to salvation provide items of comfort that are knit and/or and there were those who were not convinced that crocheted. All are welcome! Jesus was sufficient. Paul reminds that the Faith TUESDAY MORNING MEN (TMM) Facilitator: Dave Marcrander (6:30 am in the Library) We are reading and discussing the book Letters from the Land of Cancer by Walt Wangerin. We ll be in the church library at 6:30 am. Please join us for inspiration and sharing of perspectives. TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Presenter: Pastor McEachran (9:30 am in the Conference Room) Our fall study is Acts of the Apostles --- The Gospel Planted, Growing and Enfolding the World. This second volume, written by Luke, tells the story of the Church. After Jesus ascends to the Father, the Holy Spirit inspires the Apostles to be about the work of planting 6 A D U L T E D U C A T I O N D U R I N G T H E W E E K the Gospel. Acts 1:8 is the roadmap which we continue to follow as we witness to Jesus and serve the world. We continue our study with Acts chapters 5-6. Bring your favorite translation and join the adventure. WOMEN OVER FIFTY (WOF) Facilitators: Judy Thiel and Cheryl Jurrus (Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the Conference Room) Our fall session meets through November 14. We are reading/discussing In The Beginning by Alister McGrath. In this fascinating and informative story of the translation of the King James Version of the Bible, McGrath constructs the historical, political, economic, social, and religious background that prompted King James to authorize the KJV 400 years ago. Join us! For more information, contact Judy Thiel.

7 Y O U T H a n d f a m i l y M I N I S T R I E S F GOD SQUAD (youth in grades 9-12) and F GOD SQUAD (youth entering grades 9-12): FIRE FORCE (youth in grades 6-8): Summer 2013 Mission Trip: Sign up for the 2013 On Sunday, November 4, God Squad and Fire Idaho Mission Trip TODAY! Force will team up for some laser tag fun!! We F FIRE FORCE (youth entering grades 6-8) will travel to Federal Way to enjoy an afternoon Tuesday Night Fire Force: Join us every at Laser Quest. We will leave Saint Andrew s Tuesday night from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm as we at 12:15 pm and return at 3:45 pm. Be sure to explore the Bible and apply it to our lives. We get your homework done beforehand! You don t check in with each other each week and we want to miss out! Sign up by October 28 - in have snacks and games too! We are focusing on the narthex, through Facebook, or Emily, what it means to be Lutheran and will enjoy a emily@salchome.org. celebration of the Reformation on October 30! F GOD SQUAD (youth entering grades 9-12): Retreat! We are returning this afternoon from Dinner! High school can be busy between Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood where we had homework, sports, and after school activities. Take our annual Fall Retreat. Please keep us in your a little time out every other Wednesday Night prayers. to catch up with your friends at Saint Andrew s. You can stay for 30 minutes or you can hang out for the full hour and a half! Dinner will begin at 6:30 pm and will be served until 7:45 pm. Stop by anytime you like. Our next dinner is Wednesday, October 31. Y EMERGENCY FEEDING PROGRAM (EFP): In October, let s build a Tower of Tuna for EFP! Donations of canned tuna (6-ounce cans packed in spring water) or $32 to purchase a case of tuna are welcome and will help provide much needed protein to the hungry and homeless in our community. Bring your donations to the Corner of Blessing in the narthex. For more information contact EFP, , or visit Y SOCKS! Donations of new socks will benefit the men and women who use Compass Housing Alliance s services. During October, fill the Sox Box in the narthex with adult-size, new, unused white socks, and make a difference in the lives of people who live on the streets. Y THE SOPHIA WAY has sent a special invitation to our congregation to attend the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Sophia s Place on Thursday, *November 1, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at St. Luke s Lutheran Church (3030 Bellevue Way, O U T R E A C H M I N I S T R I E S Bellevue.) Sophia s Place is the new shelter for homeless women which will provide transition housing for 21 women along with social services, meals, laundry, and showers. Please RSVP to Srijan, , extension 111, or register online, *Please note the date change. Y MAASAE GIRLS SCHOLARSHIPS: Operation Bootstrap Africa (OBA) has now heard from all the current scholarship sponsors of students at the Maasae Girls Lutheran Secondary School regarding their ability to renew or complete their support for this 2012 year. Final calculations show that 10 students are without full scholarships ($900, only 2 of whom are Form One students) and 27 other students lack half-scholarships ($450), making a total shortfall of $21,150 in operational support for the school for If you can help or know anyone who can, please help us get the word out regarding this marvelous opportunity for maximum return on every dollar invested in a girl s education!!! Take the gold forms off the wall in the 7

8 entry way and pass them to folks/organizations/ groups/relatives/friends who you think may be able and interested in helping! Bless you all and thanks for your partnership in ministry. For more information, contact Jean Wahlstrom. Y LOVE TREE: Yes, it is nearly time to begin planning our special Love Tree program for the upcoming holiday season! If you would like to learn more about it, or join our committee this year, please contact Joyce Arnold. Y COLLECTIONS: Dorcas Circle and Health and Wholeness Ministry welcome your contributions for the following ministries. Place donations in the Ì MEN S FALL RETREAT: MEN! Join us on October for our annual fall retreat at Valley Camp in North Bend. Our leader is Dr. Dan Peterson from Seattle University. His topic is What Does It Mean to be Lutheran? Brochures with details and registration forms are in the narthex. Sign up by TODAY, October 21. Contact Rick West for more information. Ì WOMEN S MINISTRY - Lunch/ Book Devotion: Next Saturday, October 27, from 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm. Our guest will be Karen Fisher Alaniz, author of Breaking the Code: a Father s Secret, a Daughter s Journey, and the Question That Changed Everything. We will enjoy good food and fellowship, and Karen will lead us through a devotional study of her book. Childcare is available. Sign up in the narthex TODAY! For more information, contact Jill Nichols-Hicks. Ì BUILDING AND PROPERTY PROJECTS OF THE MONTH: The Building and Property Committee has a To Do list of over 170 projects! Here are the current projects of the month : Move the towel and soap dispensers to allow kids to reach them (item #45) Survey all indoor spaces and replace light bulbs 8 baskets near the elevator in the narthex. Sewing kits for Lutheran World Relief (LWR): fabric (three yards or more per piece), thread Personal care kits for LWR: bath-size towels (dark color, light-weight, 27 x 52 ), large sturdy combs, metal nail clippers, bath-size bars of soap, adult-size toothbrushes Supplies for Compass Housing Alliance: travel-sized soaps, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion, toothbrushes and toothpaste, razors and shaving cream, Q-tips, feminine hygiene products, new/never used combs and brushes, new/never used nail files, new/never used nail clippers, new and gently used towels, pillows and pillow cases, twin sheets S A I N T A N D R E W S O P P O R T U N I T I E S A N D A N N O U N C E M E N T S as necessary (item #66) If you can help accomplish either of these tasks, contact Building and Property Committee Chair Rick West. Ì ALTAR GUILD 101: Imagine setting a table for 300 people imagine a small group ministry of individuals with a passion to serve. They are the Altar Guild of our congregation and they welcome interested and new members. The commitment involves: Three meetings a year, held on Sundays during the Education Hour A May luncheon Serving one two Sundays a quarter with one other member Time Commitment? About one hour on Saturday to set the Table plus 45 minutes on Sunday to clean up Benefits? Priceless friendships and the opportunity to serve in worship as the people of God gather to remember the goodness of God in Jesus Christ Who do I talk to? Either of the co-chairs of the Altar Guild.Ann Berglind or Carolyn Haralson It is OK to ask for a sample serving time to see what a blessing this ministry can be!

9 Ì STEWARDSHIP: IT S NOT ABOUT THE MONEY, IT S ABOUT YOUR LIFE! Our Fall Stewardship Program is underway and provides opportunities for each of us to deepen our understanding of stewardship and the life we live in Christ: October 21: Stewardship Bible Study. Led by Pastor Telyea, this is a great opportunity to be Word Diggers as we see what the Bible has to say about stewardship. November 2-3: Prayer Vigil. Sign up for an hour to rest with God in prayer. A variety of formats are available to accommodate all ages. Hours are 12:00 noon - 10:00 pm on Friday, November 2, and 10:00 am - 12:00 noon on Saturday, November 3. See page 11 for details. November 18: Commitment Sunday. One worship service at 9:30 am providing the opportunity to bring our commitments/ pledges to God. Worship will be followed by a fellowship brunch, once again catered by Renton Technical College. Invitations have been mailed. Reservations for the brunch can be made through November 4, either by returning the reply card or online (, select Brunch RSVP ) January 6: Celebration Sunday. God has blessed us, and on this Sunday we celebrate our lives given to Him through the stewardship of all he has given us. o t h e r O P P O R T U N I T I E S A N D A N N O U N C E M E N T S ü HELLO DOLLY! The Microsoft Theater Troupe has designated OPERATION BOOTSTRAP AFRICA (YES, the same organization that supports the Maasae Girls School, the Plaster House and other important projects in Tanzania) as their charity to receive ALL proceeds from this year s production of HELLO DOLLY! Tickets are $15 and you can reserve them in advance at Performances are October 25-27, and November 1-3, 8-10, All shows start at 8:00 pm on the Microsoft Campus, Building 31 Cafe. Spread the word, invite others; it s a fun show, and a very worthy cause!!!! Contact Jean Wahlstrom with questions. Ì WALK! NEW AT SAINT ANDREW S: Health and Wholeness Ministry is offering you an opportunity to come join the new walking group at Saint Andrew s. Walking can be fun and healthful. All you need is walking shoes and willing feet. Your heart and lungs will benefit from moderate walking and fellowship with other members may broaden your horizons. Our first walk is Saturday, October 27. Meet at 10:00 am at Starbucks in Kelsey Creek Plaza to walk and enjoy the fall leaves and the last of the sunshine. We need your support for this healthy endeavor. Sign up in the narthex. We invite your suggestions for destinations for future walks and encourage participation from all stages of ability and levels of speed. Our plan is Something for everyone. For further information, contact Virginia Williams. ü NEED A FRESH IDEA FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS? Each year the Valparaiso University Guild makes a significant contribution to the University with the proceeds from its Evergreen Project. If you are looking for a simple but unique gift, send a bit of the Northwest to friends and family by ordering a fresh Noble fir wreath now! The Valpo Guild has wreaths and garlands for local purchase as well. Sandy Andresen, a Valpo alum, will be in the narthex today, October 21, to take your orders. 9

10 Assisting Ministers: (I) Sharon Gurtel (II) David Anderson Communion Assistants: (I) Jim Crane (II) Dick Swaisgood Acolytes: (I) Kris Gordon and Becca Jainga (II) Sean Carney and Addie Nickel Crucifer: (II) Davis Carmichael 10 For Sunday, October 28: Reformation Sunday Leviticus 17:10-16; Psalm 46; 1 Corinthians 11:23-34; John 8:31-36 Sunday Servers for October 28 Altar Guild: Gayle Rhymes and Jill Nichols-Hicks Greeters: (I) Jim and Cynthy Crane (II) Don and Norma Wakeley Lectors: (I) Shelly Abner (II) David Mills Ushers: (I) Steve and Delores Johnson (II) The Scott Family

11 Prayer Vigil - November 2 and 3 Evening, and morning and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and He shall hear my voice. Psalm 55:17 This is a time to focus on spiritual growth, for each of us as individuals and for our congregation. An hour of quiet time in silent prayer is something that many of us may never have done before. It is a time of personal spiritual growth as we share our thanks and our concerns with God. It is also a time of community growth as we pray for the concerns of other members. Come to the Prayer Vigil: Starting at 12:00 noon on Friday, November 2, we will hold a Prayer Vigil here at Saint Andrew s. Everyone is encouraged to come and spend an hour in silent prayer. Bring your praise, your thanks and your concerns to God. Pray for our church, its members and all of those in need. Pray for your brothers and sisters in Christ through the prayer requests that have been submitted for this vigil. Meditate on scripture and listen for God s guidance. The Hours: The Prayer Vigil is from 12:00 noon - 10:00 pm on Friday, November 2 and from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon on Saturday, November 3. Quiet Hours: The hours of 6:00 pm on Friday and 10:00 am on Saturday will be quiet without any background music. So, if you prefer this, sign up for one of these hours. Special Hour for All Ages: The hour at 7:00 pm on Friday will be a special hour of prayer for all ages. It will include prayer activities connecting to God in a variety of ways: writing/drawing, prayer by color, etc. (Great for families probably not as quiet as the other hours.) Sign up for the prayer vigil in the narthex or by contacting Dick or Debbie Szabo. Submit prayer requests for this vigil using cards available in the narthex. Place the prayer request cards in the Prayer Box in the narthex or in the offering plate. First of all, then I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings be made for everyone 1 Timothy 2:1 It s About Your Life! 11

12 We have scheduled a class for : Saturday, October 27 from 9 am Noon with Pastor Wes Telyea Children from Kindergarten through 3rd Grade and their parents are asked to attend. This will be a teaching opportunity, giving your child, at a more appropriate age, more depth and understanding as to what this Sacrament means. This 3-hour session will include a lesson on the significance of meals and The Meal itself, a time to bake bread, and a half-hour liturgy in the sanctuary sharing the meal around the altar. 12 Please sign up in the narthex

13 Women s Ministry Luncheon/Book Devotion Saturday, October 27 12:00 pm Author Karen Fisher-Alaniz will lead us through a devotional study of her book Breaking the Code: a Father s Secret, a Daughter s Journey, and the Question That Changed Everything This lovely book decodes two mysteries that of a father s place in WWII as a code writer, and that of a father and daughter relationship that is mired in secrecy. The breaking of the second mystery is just as fascinating as the breaking of the first. Karen Alaniz does a masterful job of recording this story for herself, her children, her father and us! READ IT. Judith Avila, co-author, Codetalker: the First and Only Memoir by One of the Original Navajo Code Talkers of WWII Sign up in the narthex. Childcare available Contact Jill Nichols-Hicks for more information 13