Sixteenth Sunday after. Pentecost. September 13, :30 & 10:00 a.m.

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1 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 13, :30 & 10:00 a.m.

2 All God s Children Have a Place in the Choir The young voices at PRLC are an integral part of our worship life. Here they grow in faith and service as they form friendships and find their own voice in this place. We are a singing church and delight in the unique gifts our young singers share. Rehearsals and Bread for the Journey are held on Wednesdays beginning September 23. (Note: Youth Choir begins on September 16.) Please contact the directors listed below with any questions or suggestions of prospective choir members you would like us to contact. Angel Choir Pre-school/Kindergarten (4-5 year-olds) Room , 5:30-6:00 Ivar Hillesland, Director ivar.the.pastor@gmail.com Cherub Choir K-2nd grade Tree of Life Room, 5:20-6:00 pm Evelyn Hartwell, Director evyandart@gmail.com Choristers 3rd-6th grade Choir Room, 6:30-7:15 Evelyn Hartwell, Director evyandart@gmail.com Valerie Shields, Accompanist Youth Choir 7th-12th grade Choir Room, 5:00-6:00 Valerie Shields, Director valerieshields@comcast.net Shari Anderson, Jon Ross; Assistants 2

3 Gathering PRE-SERVICE MUSIC Deck Thyself, O My Soul, with Joy J.S.Bach WELCOME ENTRANCE HYMN ELW #652 Built on a Rock the Church Shall Stand GREETING PRAYER OF THE DAY O God, through suffering and rejection you bring forth our salvation, and by the glory of the cross you transform our lives. Grant that for the sake of the gospel we may turn from the lure of evil, take up our cross, and follow your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Word FIRST LESSON: Isaiah 50:4-9a The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught. The Lord GOD has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backward. I gave my back to those who struck me, and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard; I did not hide my face from insult and spitting. The Lord GOD helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; 3

4 therefore I have set my face like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame; he who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who are my adversaries? Let them confront me. It is the Lord GOD who helps me; who will declare me guilty? Holy wisdom, holy word. Thanks be to God. PSALM 116 Refrain SECOND LESSON: James 3:1-12 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is perfect, able to keep the whole body in check with a bridle. If we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we guide their whole bodies. Or look at ships: though they are so large that it takes strong winds to drive them, yet they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great exploits. How great a forest is set ablaze by a small fire! And the tongue is a fire. The tongue is placed among our members as a world of iniquity; it stains the whole body, sets on fire the cycle of nature, and is itself set on fire by hell. For every species of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by the human species, but no one can tame the tongue a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse those who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing 4

5 and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this ought not to be so. Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and brackish water? Can a fig tree, my brothers and sisters, yield olives, or a grapevine figs? No more can salt water yield fresh. Holy wisdom, holy word. Thanks be to God. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION GOSPEL: Mark 8:27-38 The Gospel according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he asked his disciples, Who do people say that I am? And they answered him, John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets. He asked them, But who do you say that I am? Peter answered him, You are the Messiah. And he sternly ordered them not to tell anyone about him. Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. He said all this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, Get behind me, Satan! For you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things. He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow 5

6 me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it. For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life? Indeed, what can they give in return for their life? Those who are ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of them the Son of Man will also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON HYMN OF THE DAY ELW #685 Take My Life CHILDREN S WORD PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Gracious God, Hear our prayer. SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST PARISH CONCERNS Meal PREPARATION OF THE TABLE AND OFFERING OFFERTORY ANTHEM Hands of God Michael Miller OFFERING PRAYER Let us pray. (Silence) Merciful God, as grains of wheat scattered upon the hills were gathered together to become one bread, so let your church be gathered together 6

7 from the ends of the earth into your kingdom, for yours is the glory through Jesus Christ, now and forever. Amen. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ; who on this day overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: Holy God, you alone are holy, you alone are God. The universe declares your praise: beyond the stars; beneath the sea; within each cell; with every breath. We praise you, O God. 7

8 Generations bless your faithfulness: through the water; by night and day; across the wilderness; out of exile; into the future. We bless you, O God. We give you thanks for your dear Son: at the heart of human life; near to those who suffer; beside the sinner; among the poor; with us now. We thank you, O God. In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. Remembering his love for us on the way, at the table, and to the end, we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. We pray for the gift of your Spirit: in our gathering; within this meal; among your people; throughout the world. Blessing, praise, and thanks to you, holy God, through Christ Jesus, by your Spirit, in your church, without end. Amen. THE LORD S PRAYER Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, 8

9 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. BREAKING OF THE BREAD AND INVITATION As the bread is broken silence is observed. Then the Presider says: God gives bread to those who hunger. Come, be fed, and be healed. SHARING BREAD AND CUP All are welcome to meet the Risen Jesus in the sharing of bread and cup. Please come forward at the direction of the ushers. You may either kneel or stand. You may dip the bread into the red wine or drink directly from the Cup. Grape juice is available as are gluten-free wafers. Please let the ministers at the Table know if this is your preference. Those who do not wish to commune are welcomed to come to the Table with arms crossed across the chest for a blessing. Ministers are available in the Chapel directly located across the altar area for healing prayers and anointing. If you would like to pray for yourself or someone else, confidentially for any need, the minister will pray with you. COMMUNION HYMNS ELW #581 ELW #574 ELW #576 PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Let us pray. Silence You Are Mine Here I Am, Lord We All Are One in Mission We give you thanks, O God, that you welcome us to your table and satisfy our deepest hunger and thirst. By your gifts of word and holy meal, strengthen us to take up the cross as we go about our callings in this world, following after Jesus Christ, our servant Lord. Amen. 9

10 POSTLUDE Fanfare Sending Antonio Soler The formal blessing will take place at the conclusion of lunch today. BLESSING At this font God brings us from death to life. The Cross is traced upon our brows that we may know the way of Christ and so enter into the world serving all people. Around this Word God gives us words of life. The Cross has been traced upon our ears to receive this Word and upon our lips to sing God s praises and speak God s mercy to all people. At this Table God feeds us with Christ s own body and we are formed to be the Body of Christ for the world. The Cross is traced upon our hands and feet to serve Christ in our work and to walk in the ways of Christ. God is at work in the world may God use our voices, our hearts, our knowledge; and may God use our hands to participate in God s mission of healing the world. Next Week s Lessons September 20, Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Jeremiah 11:18-20; James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37 Acknowledgments Parts of the liturgy were adapted from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License # Scripture passages from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. 10

11 Participants in Today s Liturgy Presider Nancy Winder Preacher Bryon Hansen Children s Word Nancy Monelli Healing Prayers Sallie Shippen Assisting Ministers Ben Maier (8:30) Shawn Kruse (10:00) Eucharistic Ministers Mike Halvorson, Felix Halvorson, Roy Mock (8:30) Linda Quammen, Walter Zamojski, Marie Hurlbut (10:00) Lectors Deanna Clem, Lisa Cornell-Maier (8:30) John Breen, Rosalyn Breen (10:00) Acolytes Lindsey Wilder, Aaron Cornell-Maier (8:30) Magnus Pearson, Jaiden Matos (10:00) Ushers George Snelling; Steve and Arno Pfaff; Ken Roscoe (8:30) John and Rosalyn Breen; Midge and Russ Beers(10:00) Organist Martin Olson Cantor (8:30) and Choir Director (10:00) Beth Ann Bonnecroy Come Learn About The WAY - Beginning October 4 - "I am so grateful to this congregation for welcoming me to this church through The WAY. I loved how I got to know people who accepted me for who I am, and helped me see God even more deeply." Each year at the end of every WAY cycle we hear comments like these. If you have been visiting Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church and want to know more about The WAY and becoming more connected to this faith community, please come to one of two gatherings: Sunday, September 20 at 10:00 in the Library (with coffee and chocolate) OR Sunday, September 27 at 12:00 (with lunch downstairs) 11

12 Our Weekly Circle of Prayer Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth. Psalm 54:2 We welcome your requests for prayers for persons in need or prayers of thanksgiving for blessings received. Please note that prayer requests will remain on the list for four Sundays. A request may be extended by contacting the church office or making a note on the Count Me In form. Names in bold are new this week. + As in Adam all die, so in Christ shall all be made alive. Prayers and Christian sympathy are offered today for the family and friends of Harold Spilde, who died September 5, Ser vices for Har old will be held at 7 pm on Thur sday, September 17, 2015 at the Ballard Elks Lodge, 6411 Seaview Avenue NW, Seattle; and all are welcome to come. Rest eternal grant him, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him.+ For homebound members and friends of Phinney with mid-stage Alzheimers; and for her husband Ralph Jean Hansen, Mickey Morris, Margaret Peder- Margaret Ann, schizophrenic and missing from home sen Janis Krepp, co-worker of Alice Gregory; refor our partners in ministry currence of pancreatic cancer Northwest Washington Synod, Evangelical Olin Darling, end-stage pulmonary disease Lutheran Church in America Liz, mother of Emily MacEwen; undergoing Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton complex heart surgery this month Bishop B. Kirby Unti Lillian, wife of Michael Clark; health issues Queen Anne Lutheran Church Carolyn McCune, at Foss Home recovering from hip surgery For families and friends of the recently Lisa, daughter of Jerry and Arlene Rowe; comdeceased plications of fall resulting from stroke Harold Spilde, died September 5, 2015 Hazel Olson, at Columbia Lutheran Home reprayers for the Growney family of Oak Harbor covering from recent hospitalization on the death of Sandy Luci Baker Johnson, healing from recent dental Ann Exner, friend of Abby Cress surgeries Joyce Skotdal, died August 22 Carmen, friend of the Hostetlers; stage IV lung Susanne Martin, sister of Peggy Kreger cancer Larry, Milliren family uncle Lillian Nelson; died July 4 Recent hospitalizations, illnesses, and injuries For persons diagnosed with cancer or long -term illness Ruth Berven, Stephanie, Devin Baxter, Susan Wieland, Dick Diesner, Val Reinholdtsen, SherEvie, mourning the death of daughter ry, Cheri Rinn, Jeff Goforth, Sage, Katharine Sarah Michael Simpson, brother of Monica Hartley; Houk, Rafik Hanna, Joseph, Allison, Nancy, Gerard Vaughan, Rebecca, Jillian, Linda Betz, deciding whether to undergo surgery Scott, Lydia Thomas, Eileen, Judy, Keith, KrisKaren, friend of Sallie Shippen, struggling 12

13 tina, Clyde Houge, Glen, Joan, Eli Smith, Colin Greater health and life outcomes for native Grube, Greg, T.K., Hallie Glenna, Bill Fisher American and black breastfeeding moms and babies For the dismantling of systemic and individual Other hopes, concerns, and thanksgiving racism For Steve, Teresa, and all others evacuated For mental health awareness from their eastern Washington homes Thanks be to God for the birth on August 20 of because of wildfires Shepard James Johnson, grandson of Luci For the firefighters, volunteers, and displaced forest animals of eastern Washington Baker Johnson and Doug Johnson Thanksgiving from Dana Marsden for comgratitude, humility, and thanks from Marie plete remission of cancer Hurlbut for Our Weekly Circle of Prayer Margaret Ann, safety and peace for her and her Blessings on the recent marriage of Zach Courfamily ter and Rachel Ann Eskesen For the safety and well-being of the Werries as TD Sidell and Denise Kupferschmidt; blessings they cope with the extensive damage to on their marriage their home in recent storm Surrounded by a Great Cloud of Witnesses Commemorations and Festivals for the Week John Chrysostom (407 AD) Sunday, September 13, 2015 John was a priest in Antioch and an outstanding preacher. His eloquence earned him the nickname Chrysostom" ("golden mouth"). Appointed bishop of Constantinople, seat of the empire, he criticized corruption in the court. As a result, he was exiled by the empress. Holy Cross Day Monday, September 14, 2015 Helena, mother of Constantine, made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and found what may be the actual site of Jesus' crucifixion. Her son built two churches there, and the dedication of one of them gave rise to this celebration of our Lord's victory on the cross. Cyprian (258 AD) Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Cyprian served as a bishop during a time of great persecution of Christians. He insisted on receiv- ing back those who had left the faith under duress. He also provided medical care during a severe epidemic. Hildegard of Bingen (1179 AD) Thursday, September 17, 2015 A mystic who was widely influential within the church, Hildegard advised and reproved kings and popes, wrote poems and hymns, and produced treatises in medicine, theology, and natural history. She was also a musician and artist. Dag Hammarskjöld (1961 AD) Friday, September 18, 2015 A Swedish diplomat, Hammarskjöld served as the second Secretary General of the United Nations until his death in a plane crash while trying to negotiate peace in present-day Zambia. His journal, published as Markings, revealed the depth of his Christian faith. 13

14 - Sunday September 13, TODAY! Here s the schedule for the day: 1. Gather for worship at 8:30 and Following the 8:30 service, there will be coffee and goodies available in the Fellowship Hall. You can stay or go home and come back at Following the 10 a.m. service, there will be lunch for everyone in the Fellowship Hall. You ll be invited to sit at table with people working on the same project you are. There will be some instructions and information given as well. 4. The Benediction and Dismissal will happen after lunch as we go on our way to our projects. Here are the projects: Phinney Phlames to Visit Homebound Members If you're a Phlame family (kids entering 4th & 5th grades), you have the opportunity to visit and deliver gifts to some of our homebound members. Sack Lunches for Compass Housing Alliance Especially designed for young families and people who want a sit-down job, you can assemble lunches to be delivered to the Compass Housing Alliance's Peter s Place Day Center. Clean up of PRLC Grounds and Food Bank Help make our own home beautiful and functional. Neighborhood Clean Up Disperse into the community to pick up litter and beautify our surroundings. Projects at St. Luke's Episcopal Church About a dozen semi-skilled building improvement workers needed to help our partner in ministry address much-needed repairs. We're pleased to offer these projects as a way to be God's love in our community, and also as a means for getting to know each other better. We should have enough T- shirts for everyone whether you can pay the suggested donation of $10 or not. We hope to show the community our commitment to loving God s creation with our hands as well as our hearts. Be sure to join the fun! 14

15 Announcements Chancel Choir is starting! All interested singers are invited to be part of Chancel Choir. We rehearse Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 and sing most 11:00 services during the school year. Musicreading experience is helpful but not required. All you need to do is show up for rehearsal. Questions? Contact Choir Director Beth Ann Bonnecroy via the count-me-in form. Good News from the Call Committee: The call committee has recommended a candidate for the Associate Pastor position which has been supported by the church council. Please mark your calendars for Sunday, September 27 th to meet and greet Anne Van Kley and her family. More details to come. RUTH BERVEN NEEDS A PARTY! Please come to the Woodland Park Lawn Bowling Club for a Ruth Fest! Spend time with PRLC member Ruth Berven, share some of your stories, have some food, and come prepared to have fun. We will have access to the lower green for bocce and lawn bowling, weather permitting. Wear comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes. The party will take place on Sunday, September 20, from 4:30-8:00. We will provide the hamburgers and hot dogs; please bring a side dish and drinks. If you are interested, please call Ruth at and she will you a link with complete information. Looking ahead to All Saints Day, and the culmination of our 100th Anniversary Year, we need your help! We want to learn about and showcase the many saints of the PRLC community; we plan to send out our young members to interview and then share the stories of several Phinney community saints! If you know of a saint who should be included, add their name and a short description to your Sunday Count-Me-In or Abby Cress (cress.abigail@gmail.com). ACOLYTE TRAINING: Join Tina Georgeson in the Sanctuary on September 20 th at 10:00 for acolyte training. This is open to new acolytes (3rd graders especially) and those that need a refresher course. Being an acolyte is a wonderful way to provide service to the congregation and it is also a fun experience. Join me on the 20 th see you there. Tina (206) Consider Sponsoring in The WAY: To walk with someone during the WAY cycle is one of the most rewarding experiences of faith. Both the candidate and the sponsor deepen their faith as they walk side-by-side on this journey. There are two opportunities to find out more about being a WAY sponsor this year: Tuesday night the 15 th of September at 7 pm in the Tree of Life room (enter on 75 th ) and Sunday, the 27 th at 10 am between services in Fellowship Hall. Please indicate your interest on this morning s Count-Me-In and come learn more about this amazing opportunity. Coat/blanket drive: As the weather changes there's an increased need for coats, jackets, and blankets for the needy. We are collecting slightly used or new jackets, coats, and blankets for adults and children during the month of September. All donations will be given to Mary's Place 15

16 Fall Kick-off: Next Sunday, September 20th from 3:00-4:30pm at Carkeek Park Shelter #2. Please bring a side dish to share, we'll provide the rest! High School Lock-In: This night full of friends, fun, and WhirlyBall will be Friday, Sept 18 at Ballard First Lutheran starting at 7:00pm, ending at 8:00am. Cost is $20. Please contact Megan or Jon to sign up! Sunday Night Live: Sunday Sept 27, 6:00-8:00pm at Phinney Ridge Lutheran. All youth are welcome to join us for an evening of faith, fun, and games! All youth are invited to come to Ballard First Lutheran after school on Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30pm to chat, play games, and unwind from the school day. Sunday School begins next Sunday (September 20th) at 10 am! Youngsters in Preschool 5th grade will gather in Room for singing and celebration with Joel Maier and Larry Burris before dividing up into their individual class groups. Middle School and High School classes will meet in their classrooms at the North end of Fellowship Hall. Children and Family Ministry News Bread for the Journey begins Wednesday, September 23rd Youth Choir begins at 5 pm. All other classes and choirs begin at 5:30 pm. For complete information about Sunday School, Bread for the Journey, and all other Children and Family Ministry programing, please pick up a brochure from Child & Family Minister Nancy or from the Grace Station. and other shelters. You can drop off your donations in the box in the lobby from September 1st to 30th. Food Bank Non-Food Necessities: Many of our food bank clients have needs that go beyond the food we can always provide. One of the most pressing and frequent needs is for disposable diapers, especially the larger sizes. If you can help out our food bank families this way, please bring in your donations and drop them in the large basket in the narthex. Thank you! 16

17 Adult Formation at PRLC Fall/Winter 2015 Spiritual development is a life-long process! Adult Formation at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church provides opportunities to explore the Bible, pray, and study, and so be formed in the way of Jesus. It also provides opportunities to learn about and discuss a variety of contemporary issues facing Christians today. Please join us as we learn and grow together. Weekly Opportunities Men s Bible Study Every Tuesday 6:15 a.m. in the Library Men gather to explore the lectionary readings for the next Sunday. Lectionary & Lunch Every Tuesday 12:00 p.m. in the Wartburg Room Join Pastor Hansen every Tuesday for a discussion of the scripture readings for the next Sunday. Feel free to bring your lunch! Begins September 22 nd. An Experience of St. Francis Wednesdays September and October :30 p.m. in the Chapel Minister of Outreach Patrick Meagher s summer journey to Assisi afforded a pilgrimage of great significance in his life. Rather than recount this trip with pictures and stories, he wants to share the spiritual experience with you. This four-part class will dedicate an evening each to the four elements of Franciscan prayer that focus on the crucified Christ: Gaze, Consider, Contemplate, and Imitate. Patrick came to know St. Francis as an incarnation of the Incarnation. Francis s simple life of love offers an invitation to rest in the love of Christ as God meets us where we are and reminds us of God's everlasting commitment to us. This restful spirituality challenges the anxiety that defines our time, and feeds our soul with the nourishment of God's love. Praying the Scriptures Wednesdays beginning October 21 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel Join Pastor Hansen in the Chapel for about 45 minutes of listening to and reflecting upon the Gospel reading for the next Sunday. 17

18 Spirited Women Wednesdays beginning September 9 10:00 a.m. in the Tree of Life Room Spirited Women of PRLC meets weekly for discussions of the chosen reading and sharing of the doubts, certainties, and challenges of faithful living. Their first book this fall will be Convictions: How I Learned What Matters Most, by Marcus Borg. Sunday Morning Tower Study Sundays beginning September 20 10:00 a.m. in the Tower Room A discussion group for all interested parties around a book or topic. We will begin with Disunity in Christ by Christena Cleveland a lively, insightful, practical and sometimes humorous look at the hidden forces that keep people apart, including those in the body of Christ. Sunday Morning Adult Forum Offerings Meet in the Tree of Life Room on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. September 20, 2015 The Church of Steadfast Love The Church of Steadfast Love is the newest congregation of the Northwest Washington Synod. It is located in the Compass Housing Alliance offices in Pioneer Square and it serves folks from all walks of life. The Reverend Kristy Daniels is the pastor for both the organization and the congregation. Many of the people it serves are experiencing homelessness or have in the past. At this Adult Forum Pastor Kristy will be sharing about this church s ministry and opportunities. September 27, 2015 Flipping through the Archives Historian Luci Baker Johnson will provide ways for you to research your family s history through church and congregational records. 18

19 October 4, 2015 Faith & the Environment 101 On this Feast of St. Francis, we are excited to welcome Jessica Zimmerle of Earth Ministry in Ballard. Earth Ministry's mission is to engage the faith community in our state in environmental stewardship and advocacy. Please join us to learn about the biblical imperative for caring for the environment, and discover how people of faith can become advocates and stewards for creation. Pets welcome! October 11, 2015 Open Door Ministries Learn about Open Door Ministries, dedicated to extending Christ s affirming and inclusive love to persons who have felt condemned because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The Reverend Rick Pribbernow, Open Door Ministries Director, will speak about its mission and work both within the church and society. October 18, 2015 The Wholeness Wheel God has created us and we are a work in progress. Do you struggle to care for the "whole you" -- social, emotional, physical, financial, vocational, intellectual and spiritual? On this Feast of St. Luke the Physician, our parishes nurses will guide us in an exploration of the Wholeness Wheel: A Tool for Understanding Whole Person Health. October 25, 2015 UnBound Hope House The ministry of UnBound Hope House is committed to seeing sexually exploited women restored to their God-given identity as inherently valuable and beautiful, with hope and a future. Come this morning to hear how the Hope House came to be; along with what its needs are, who it serves, what Hope House is doing currently, and how you can help through prayers and finances to help put an end to human trafficking in our area. No forums We have even more classes lined up in November and December. Come to the Grace Station for a complete Adult Formation class schedule for Fall/Winter

20 This Week at PRLC Sunday, September 13 + Pentecost XVI GOD S WORK. OUR HANDS. DAY 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Checks Fellowship Hall God s Work. Our Hands. Fellowship time Fellowship Hall 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. God s Work. Our Hands. Luncheon Fellowship Hall 12:00 p.m. God s Work. Our Hands. Projects Various Monday, September 14 9:30 a.m. Bethany Circle Birgit Lyshol s home Tuesday, September 15 6:15 a.m. Men s Bible Study Library 9:00 a.m. Quilters Quilting Room 10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting Office Workroom 2:00 p.m. Food Bank Food Bank 7:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous 301/302 7:00 p.m. WAY Sponsor Info Meeting Tree of Life Wednesday, September 16 10:00 a.m. Spirited Women Tree of Life 10:00 a.m. Salem Circle Mabel Rockness s home 7:00 p.m. Food Bank Food Bank 7:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous 301/302 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Choir Room Thursday, September 17 2:00 p.m. Food Bank Food Bank 6:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous 301/302 7:00 p.m. Food Bank Food Bank Saturday, September 19 7:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous 301/302 20

21 Sunday, September 20 + Pentecost XVII REGULAR WORSHIP SCHEDULE RESUMES. SERVICES AT 8:30 & 11 AM 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. Acolyte Training Sanctuary Adult Forum: The Church of Steadfast Love Tree of Life Room Sunday School Various The WAY Info Session Library Sunday Morning Tower Study Tower Room 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion Sanctuary Regular Worship Schedule Resumes Adult Forum and Sunday School Resume September 20, :30 am Holy Communion + Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost 10:00 am Acolyte Training Adult Forum: The Church of Steadfast Love Sunday School The WAY Info Session Sunday Morning Tower Study 11:00 am Holy Communion September 23, 2015 Bread for the Journey resumes Music, study, dinner, and prayer starting at 5:30 pm Looking Ahead October 25, 2015 Reformation Sunday Rites of Confirmation at 8:30 Altar Table to be retired at 11:00 October 4, 2015 Feast of St. Francis Blessing of the Animals at 8:30 November 1, 2015 All Saints Sunday New Altar Table to be dedicated October 18, 2015 St. Luke s Healing Services 21

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23 Welcome Visitors We welcome all who worship with us today. Here are some notes about our congregation and our facility to help you feel at home among us. Nursery A staffed nursery is available for children from birth through age 5 on the sanctuary level down the hall past the drinking fountain. Please sign your child in and out of nursery care. Usually parents gather their children before communion so that they can come to the Table together. An usher will be glad to direct you. Restrooms are located on the sanctuary level just past the library. In addition to Men s and Women s rooms there is also a Family room with a changing table. Count Me In Form is that little slip of paper in your worship folder. We ask all worshipers to complete this each week. Special prayer requests may be made on the back of the form and if there are special sign ups you can do that on the back. Place it in the offering plate as it is circulated during the service. Grace Station is an outreach of the church office available every Sunday morning. Office Manager Christina Bogar is there to provide information about our church and to receive information such as address, phone or changes, prayer requests and news about illness or hospitalizations. Current newsletters and program information are located there. Look for the check in desk in the church gathering area. Check out the Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church website at for more information on our congregation, our ministries and many opportunities for service and study. Join us again! We worship every Sunday at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. starting September 20. We would be honored to have you join us for worship again, soon, and often. 23

24 Bryon Hansen, Pastor Patrick Meagher, Minister of Outreach Nancy Monelli, Children and Family Minister Darren Hochstedler, Parish Administrator Nancy Winder, Pastoral Assistant Allan Bruck, Pastoral Assistant Tim Sullivan, CDC Director Christina Bogar, Office Manager Jon Ross, LYONS Director The Ministry Staff Valerie Shields, Organist and Youth Choir Director Beth Ann Bonnecroy, Chancel and Handbell Choirs Director Evelyn Hartwell, Children s Choir Director Shari Anderson, Accompanist Ivar Hillesland, Angel Choir Director Kent Stevenson, Gospel Choir Director Dallas Cooper Anthony Nelson Custodians Johanna Eby Erika Anguiano Nursery Attendants Parish Nurses parishnurse@prlc.org Our congregation participates with three other Lutheran churches in Seattle in a youth ministry organization called LYONS (Lutheran Youth of North Seattle). Telephone , website roaringlyons.org. Our congregation also participates in a Lutheran counseling organization with congregations from across the Puget Sound area. Lutheran Counseling Network is a coalition of licensed pastoral counselors who provide therapy in a variety of settings for a variety of needs. One such office is located in our building, with Counselor Rosemary Raynaud providing therapy on an appointment basis. Learn more: check out Lutheran Counseling Network at You can also reach Rosemary by phone at , ext. 3. Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church 7500 Greenwood Avenue North Seattle, Washington Office Hours: M-Th 8:30-4:30; Fri 8:30-12:30 24