Your Very Own Portrait of God

GAZETTE
Volume 48, Number 7
Green Lake Church of Seventh-day Adventists
July 2014
Pastoral Perspective
Your Very Own Portrait of God
In This Issue
Adventist Giving ........................ 7
Calendars .................................. 8
Choir .......................................... 6
Church Picnic ............................. 7
Church Retreat .......................... 7
Cypress Maintenance ................ 6
Cypress School Registration ...... 4
Eye Tips ..................................... 6
Graduates ........................... 3, 5, 6
Hands Across the Waters .......... 8
Hikes.......................................... 7
Pastoral Perspective .................. 1
Scam Watch .............................. 4
Softball ...................................... 4
Potluck
July 12
“For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not hidden from thee, neither is
it far off. It is not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring
it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it? Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say,
Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it? But the
word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.” Deuteronomy 30:11-14
And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children
crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David, they were sore displeased. And
said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read,
Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise? Matthew 21:15-16
“You paint a very different picture of God.”
I was talking with an artist friend. In his
family of origin he had known he was never
quite good enough. Then in his twenties he
joined the Adventist Church. The minister who
instructed him emphasized the end of the world
and the requirement of flawless performance in
order to be ready for Jesus to come. Over the
years this morphed into a settled conviction
that he was lost. It was a logical conclusion if
the truest picture of God were God as an
impartial, omniscient judge committed to
pronouncing doom on everyone who at the
moment of judgment exhibited the slightest
deviation from perfection.
For years my friend had heard me voice a
radically different vision of God. I embraced the
Bible’s description of God as savior. God’s
purpose is to give life, to heal, to restore, to lift
up. I do not believe God will fail. I embraced
the Bible’s portrayal of God as father, mother,
lover, shepherd. The human exemplars of
these titles sometimes fail. Still, with our
imaginations we can grasp the ideals they
embody. It is utterly inconceivable that the
ideal father-mother-lover-shepherd would be
watching for the slightest deviation from some
daunting ideal. It is inconceivable that an ideal
father-mother-lover-shepherd would release
his/her children into a world where there was
only a slight chance that everything would
come out all right. God delights in the human
family. God has bright plans for the family.
Human frailty, even when it looks like
perverseness, is within God’s good plans. God
will fix it.
“But,” my friend protested. “You know
that what you’re saying is different from what
traditional preachers have been saying for at
least 1800 years. Maybe that works for you.
You’re a preacher. You can tell yourself that
you have been ordained. You have the
authority to paint the picture of God that you
see. But what right would I have to picture
God that way? I’m nobody.”
It was a sensible question. I offered a
two-part answer.
First, I have no need to prove that my
view is right. In the field of religion, “proof,”
in the usual sense of the word, is always
impossible. I assert what I believe to be true
in the light of my decades of Bible study,
theological reading, prayer, meditation, and
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listening to the stories of others who are fascinated by God. If it
speaks to your heart, great. Embrace it. If it doesn’t, no amount
of effort to “prove” it to you will persuade you.
Second, if you want to believe the good news I’m preaching,
you can find support for it in the Bible—not coercive support,
but sufficient support.
My friend was still not satisfied. “You didn't answer my
question. What right do I—me, the ordinary lay person,
someone without theological or ecclesiastical credentials—what
right do I have to pass by lightly the passages in the Bible and in
the writings of Ellen White (the Adventist prophet) that present
God as a severe judge? How dare I dismiss the threats against
the least taint of sin?
My reply: In Matthew 5, several times Jesus referred to an
Old Testament rule, then amended, expanded, or abrogated it
with these simple words, “But I say unto you . . .” Then in
Matthew 10 and Matthew 28, Jesus commissioned his disciples
to carry forward his work. In John 12, Jesus said, “Those who
believe in me will do what I have been doing. In fact, they will
do even greater things!”
Jesus did not idolize the Bible. He was quite willing to argue
with both the text and traditional interpretations of the text.
Jesus expected his disciples to follow his example of using the
Bible as a tool for exalting God and enhancing human well-being.
Just in case you think this was just for the Disciples (with a
capital D, i.e. the Twelve), we have the story mentioned above
where Jesus cites the heart cries of uninstructed children as
authority superior to that of the religious authorities.
“So,” I said to my friend, the artist, “you are not merely
allowed to paint a fresh portrait of God, you are expected to. If
the portrait of God given to you by Jim Brackett or Doug
Bachelor or John McLarty or Ted Wilson saps your hope, stirs
you with dread, discourages you, take it off your wall and hang a
presents
A Pipe Organ Encounter Plus
Organ instruction, workshops, and
master classes for adults
Please join us for these evening events:
 Sunday, July 13, 7:00 p.m.
Green Lake Church of Seventh-day Adventists
6350 E Green Lake Way N, Seattle
Organ Plus Concert
(organ with other instruments)
 Monday, July 14, 7:00 p.m.
Church of the Ascension
2330 Viewmont Way W, Seattle
Faculty Recital
 Thursday, July 17, 7:00 p.m.
Queen Anne Lutheran Church
2400 8th Ave. W, Seattle
Closing Celebration
featuring students from the
Pipe Organ Encounter Plus ◊
different portrait, a better one. Paint the picture God is
giving you through your reading of the Bible, your prayer,
your experience as a father, and your direct experience
with God. The picture you paint will not be perfect, of
course, but no worries. We are saved, not by our pictures
of God, but by God. God is determined. God is capable.
God will do it.”
“Are you sure?” my friend pressed. “Really sure?”
“Yes. I am.”
John McLarty ◊
2013 Iron Horse Bike Ride (see page 7 for bike ride on July 12).
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June
July 2014
Our 2014 Graduates
Congratulations to the 2014 graduates who either attend Green Lake Church or are grandchildren of
members. We applaud your academic accomplishments and progress.
when he finished his MD degree, being awarded
one of only two 5-year post-doctoral programs in
psychiatry (Internship-Residency-Fellowship)
offered by Harvard University. He is a member
of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical
Society. Tony’s next two years will be spent in a
Fellowship in Adolescent Psychiatry at Harvard
University / Massachusetts General Hospital. In
addition to his medical studies, he is a classically
trained tenor whose proudest accomplishment is
being the tenor soloist for Handel’s Messiah
performed at Davies Symphony Hall in San
Francisco.
Darchelle Worley was graduated June 28
with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
from The Seattle School of Theology and
Psychology. She reports her proudest
accomplishment as “Taking five years to finish a
three-year degree. Seriously.” Her hobbies
include eating delicious food, running marathons,
and playing the hammered
dulcimer. Her major
interests are “Understanding
relationships. Helping
others explore the inner
workings of their hearts and
minds and helping them to
find language to describe
their experience. Creeping
closer to the mystery of God
and God’s deep love for me.” She plans to
continue working with her clients in a private
practice while continuing to manage The
Sandridge Apartments. See Darchelle’s thanks to
the church on page 6.
University / College
Nicolas A. Peterson, son of JoAnne and Paul
Megale’s daughter Richelle and husband Art
Peterson, was graduated
from the University of
Washington-Tacoma on June
13. On the Dean’s List, he
received a Bachelor of Arts in
Politics, Philosophy, and
Economics, with minors in
Law and Policy and Human
Rights. Last summer he
travelled to Ireland and The
Hague where he studied
international justice. He is
currently interning with U.S. Representative
GLC’s 2014 Graduates
Postgraduate and Professional Schools
Yansen Lembono earned a Master’s Degree
in Construction Management from the College of
Built Environments, University
of Washington. Yansen plans
to work in an architectural
firm in Singapore for a few
years and then settle back
home in Indonesia. Thanks,
Yansen, for all your graphics
work for SASA (Seattle
Adventist Student Association) and its website.
On August 31, Naomi Odell Lundstrom will
complete a three-year residency in
Ophthalmology at the University
of Washington. After a 10-year
journey through Mayo Medical
School in Rochester, MN; Harvard
School of Public Health in Boston,
MA; a medical internship at
Kettering Medical Center in
Dayton, OH; and residency at
University of Washington, Naomi’s
ophthalmology training is
complete. The next step, she says, will be looking
for a job.
Peter Rudolph was graduated cum laude on
May 17 with a Juris Doctor degree from Seattle
University School of Law. His major interests are
Regulatory Compliance,
Constitutional Law, and
Philosophy of Law. His
proudest accomplishment
was being published (and
translated) as a co-author in a
Turkish law journal
investigating specific risks to
women in post-disaster
recovery. Summer goals are to pass the Bar
exam in late July and then seek employment in
Washington.
Anthony (Tony) Dale
Sossong, son of Norman
Sossong and the late Nadia
Sossong, completed his
residency in adult psychiatry
from Harvard University,
Massachusetts General
Hospital in June. He has been
awarded numerous honors and
fellowships, most recently
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When To Say “NO!”
Church members are generous and caring individuals, but it is important to understand when to be
wary of giving money to a cause that is not thoroughly checked out. The Internet, telephone, and individual contact are ways unscrupulous people use to part the trusting individual from his/her money. With
this issue, we begin an on-going series to help us all be aware of some of the common ways people are
approached.
Scam Watch
Cashier's Check Fraud
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Are you selling something on eBay or craigslist?
If yes, how will you be paid for it? Cashier’s check
fraud is one of the most popular crimes in the Internet age. Once thought to be safe, cashier’s
checks now require extra attention. This is true
whether you’re selling something online or in person. Make sure you know all the red flags of cashier’s check fraud so you can avoid expensive scams.
Safety and Cashier’s Check Fraud
It is ironic that sellers, who used to rely on
the safety of these checks, now have to be more
careful than ever. If you don’t know your buyer, you
simply cannot assume that a cashier’s check is just
as good as cash. While these checks certainly have
advantages over personal checks, it never hurts to
be safe.
A Typical Cashier’s Check Scam
The most common cashier’s check scam goes
something like this: a “buyer” wants to purchase a
product and will use a cashier’s check. For whatever
reason, the buyer has a check issued for an
amount in excess of the purchase price. Then, the
buyer wants the seller to “just go ahead” and deposit the check. Finally, the buyer requests that
you return the excess money, typically in cash or
by wire transfer (the funds either go directly back to
the buyer or to a third party).
If you’re faced with a situation that
looks anything like this, you’re almost certainly
dealing with a thief. Don’t send any money until
you find that the paying bank has actually paid the
funds. How long will that take? If you have any
doubt, it’s best to wait a while.
The trick behind cashier’s check fraud is the
fact that the payee’s bank credits the seller’s account before the funds have actually arrived from
the paying bank. Therefore, it looks like the funds
have cleared and everything is OK. If you’re not
sure what the difference is between seeing the dollars credited and actually having the dollars, visit
your bank and ask.
Picking Cashier’s Check Fraud Apart
As with everything, you have to ask if the situation makes sense.
The lesson is clear: don’t believe that cashier’s
checks are just as good as cash. They’re often used
in scams.
Protect Yourself
There are several things you can do to protect
yourself:
1. Never accept a check for more than you
asked for.
2. If possible, go to the bank with whoever is
paying you and watch him get the cashier's check
from a teller (stand in line with him so there’s no
“switcharoo”).
3. Verify funds on any check or money order
you receive, but keep in mind that this isn’t a foolproof tactic (it’ll just reveal some of the sloppier
criminals).
Insist on other forms of payment that you
know are more reliable (such as a wire transfer) but
be careful who you give your bank account information to. Your bank will give you the information
needed for wire transfers. ◊
Justin Pritchard, http://banking.about.com/od/
securityandsafety/a/cashierscheckfd.htm
Cypress School Registration/Reenrollment
Registration/reenrollment is now online.
Contact Cypress School for more information,
425-775-3578
www.cypress22.adventistschoolconnect.org.
You will save $50 by completing registration
before July 10, 2014.
Softball
The 2014 season of the
Laurelhurst Church Softball League
is underway. Green Lake has
played for many years in a coed
league with five other northeast
Seattle churches.
All games are on Sunday
afternoons at Laurelhurst Playfield
near Children’s Hospital.
Regular Season Schedule
July 6
5:00
St. Catherine
July 13
5:00
Assumption
July 20
3:30
Community
July 27
3:00
Tournament
July 2014
Our 2014 Graduates, continued
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High School / Academy
Norman Sossong, son of Norman and
Juanita, was graduated from Auburn Adventist
Academy on June 8 with an Enriched (collegeprep) Diploma. Norman has been involved with
the orchestra and has helped at the Auburn
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Adventist Academy church. He has been a part of
Journey to Bethlehem for the past four years with
behind-the-scenes work and
work with the lighting crew for
Journey to the Cross. More
recently, he participated in a
couple of the stage productions
as an actor and as a supporting
participant. Norman has been
has been a class officer for
three of his four years at AAA..
Most recently, he was the
computer specialist for his class. Norman will be
pursuing Computer Science and Business at Walla
Walla University this fall.
Owen Wettengel, son of JoAnne and Paul
Megale’s daughter Cindy and husband Bill
Wettengel, graduated from Corvallis High School
on June 9, 2014.
Middle School / 8th Grade
Kian Carson, son of Sheree and Roy, received
a certificate of completion on June 17 from Twin
Falls Middle School in Snoqualmie. He was on the
honor roll throughout middle school (4.0 GPA 7th
and 8th grade); other honors include Excellence
in Jazz Award (jazz band)
and Most Inspirational
Runner (cross country
team). In September,
Kian will attend Mount Si
High School in North
Bend. His greatest thrill
so far is receiving the top
score at Twin Falls
Middle School on the
Math Olympiad. His
favorite subjects are math, history, and band,
where he played first trumpet in the jazz band; he
ran on the cross country and track teams, and
played on the varsity basketball team in 7th and
8th grade. Kian was chosen by his peers and the
school faculty to serve as a Natural Helper, which
is a program to prevent bullying.
Sophie Naden-Johns, daughter of Kurt Johns
and Michelle Naden, granddaughter of Roy and
Jenny Naden, was graduated on June 6 from
Carden Country School on
Bainbridge Island, where
she received an award for
academic excellence. She
is going to attend Walla
Walla Valley Academy in
the Fall and will have lots
2014 Grads, continued
Derek Kilmer his proudest accomplishment). His
interests in computer security, privacy, and public
policy have led him to apply to University of
Washington-Tacoma's Masters in Cybersecurity
and Leadership program. Nicolas also plays the
violin and has a special interest in music
composition.
Richard E. Roberts, son of Rick and Sherry,
was graduated cum laude on June 15 with a BA in
History from Walla Walla University. He
particularly enjoyed being part of the Walla Walla
University Ethics Bowl Team that participated in
the Independent Colleges of
Washington Ethics Bowl held
at Seattle University in April.
It was a unique opportunity
to spend time discussing
issues and ideas with a
diverse group of people. His
proudest accomplishment is
his senior history project, a
42-page research paper on
the Seattle Anti-Chinese Riots of 1845-1846. H is
major interests are “Ideas, in all their shapes and
sizes.” He’ll be working this summer as he
explores options for graduate school.
Julian Weller, son of Rob and Terri, will
receive his Bachelor of Arts degree in August
from Walla Walla University with a major in
Humanities and a minor in Graphic Design. He is
studying Spanish at the
University of Washington this
summer and plans to take a
year off before attending
graduate school. Under
honors earned, Julian lists
General Studies Honors
Program, Hampson
Scholarship. He says that
studying at Oxford was really
wonderful, and it’s also great
to be done with his senior thesis. His special
interests are writing, music, and art, and he
enjoys songwriting. A major accomplishment is
that, while studying at Oxford, he got into Ireland
without his passport and without being
interrogated. He worries about a robot takeover.
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Our 2014 Graduates,
continued
GLC’s 2014 Grads, continued
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of opportunities to play her cello in the orchestra
there. Sophie will visit her friends at GLC as often
as possible!
Kiersten Elizabeth Wilbur, daughter of Carrie
Wilbur and granddaughter of Don and Judy
Oellrich, was graduated June 19 from 8th grade at
Fennel Creek Conservatory, part of the OASIS K-8
Home School program. Her major interests are
music study and performance, and her proudest
accomplishment this school year was being
chosen as the Principal Second violinist for the
Auburn Academy Orchestra. She has a goal of
working hard and getting into chemistry next
year. During the summer, she plans to continue
running, painting, and honing her budding barista
skills.
Darchelle’s Thanks to Green Lake Church
When I first slipped into a GLC pew back in
August 2009, I had no idea how important this
church would become to me. As my movement
toward the meaning and formation of my life and
vocation has deepened within me, you have
allowed me to find a place of rest, creativity and
spiritual nourishing. Thank you for coming
alongside me with your supporting words,
intelligent wisdom, curiosity, and cheering
humor. Thank you for allowing me to serve you at
potlucks, in prayers, and by receiving my
presence, whether it be quiet or en force. Thank
you, each one, for being my friend. I am quite
certain that no other church family would have
been the right soil for my little roots to find a safe
and stable home during this phase of my life. ◊
Come and Sing
We have TWO opportunities this
summer for you to raise your voice in
song in worship with others who love to sing.
FIRST – July 18-19 and SECOND – August 9. Here
are the details.
1) Friday evening, July 18 – come to the sanctuary at 7:30 p.m. to learn music for worship the next
morning, when we’ll meet at 10:30 for final preparation to sing. Potluck Party for all participants follows in the afternoon with LOTS of great food.
2) Sabbath morning, August 9 – come to the
sanctuary at 10:15 a.m. to learn a choral piece that
we’ll share in worship that morning.
Wanda Griffiths, Minister of Music
To the Constituency of
Cypress Adventist School
For several years, numerous constituents have
suggested that we refurbish the interior of the
Cypress gym. In May, one of our Cypress board
members contacted SAGE at the Washington
Conference. They offered the
dates of July 23-24 to assist
with the project. The project
includes ceiling repairs and
ceiling masking for spray
painting the ceiling. Michael
Altman from Oregon SAGE, a
commercial spray painter, will
do the spraying of the ceiling.
We need a work crew the days of July 13-16 to
wash gym walls to ready them for painting. We
plan to paint walls July 23-25 (W-F).
We need help for the following tasks:
1. Workers the week of July 13-16 to do
masking work from a high lift or scaffold in
preparation for spraying the ceiling.
2. Workers the week of July 13-16 to wash
gym walls.
3. Workers on July 23-25 to roll paint on the
walls.
4. Volunteers to provide meals for work
parties. On prep days, a noon meal for 6-10
persons.
5. Volunteers to provide breakfast-lunchsupper for 8-10 people on July 23-24.
6. Donations for the project.
If you can help in any of the above areas,
please call or e-mail Cypress Adventist School:
Phone 425-775-3578
E-mail [email protected]
For donations: send funds to Cypress Adventist
School, 21500 Cypress Way, Lynnwood , WA 98036.
Thank you in advance for your help. If you have
suggestions or questions we welcome your calls.
Summer office hours are 9:00-12:00. If we are not
here, please leave a voice mail message.
Lowell Dunston, Principal
Eye Tips
Soon the “rockets’ red glare” will
be happening in neighborhoods across
the country. Here is a great list you can
share with friends and neighbors to
help everyone protect their vision this Independence Day: http://bit.ly/BeEyeWiseFireworks.
This information is provided by
Christian Record Services for the Blind.
July 2014
Summer Hikes
Green Lake continues a long tradition of Sabbath afternoon hikes during spring and summer: three
hikes in June, one hike plus the Youth bike ride in July, and two hikes in August. We try to do a range of
hikes from easy to challenging, starting with the easier ones and increasing in difficulty as the season
progresses.
July 12
Youth Bike Ride
This year’s ride is on the Cedar River Trail, which follows the Cedar River from the entrance to the City of Seattle’s protected water reservoir above Maple Valley to Lake Washington in Renton. Its 17 level miles include 5 miles of packed gravel and 12 miles of pavement. There is the option to
do just the paved portion. We have a trailer that can take about 30 bicycles. This is a youth event, which
is open younger grades capable of making the ride. There is also sometimes room for other riders, so
contact the Youth department if interested. Anyone providing his or her own transportation and bike
rack is welcome to join us.
July 26
August 2
Discovery Park + Ice Cream
(Difficulty *)
This Green Lake tradition is suitable for the entire family and ends with an ice
cream party at the home of Don and Shirley Mehrer. Meet at 2:00 p.m. in the
parking lot near the Mehrer residence for the hike. The basic hike is 3 miles, but
it can be customized to be longer or shorter—or just drive to the party, which
begins at 3:00.
August 16
Mount Dickerman
(Difficulty *****, 8.6 miles round trip)
Though the way up is steep and unrelenting, the views of the North Cascades from the top of the cliff are
second to none, plus you stand a fair chance of spotting a bear in the meadows below.
Plan on joining us for any or all of this year’s hikes. It’s a fun and healthy way to spend Sabbath afternoons. ◊
Save the Date
Church Retreat
September 19-21
at Rosario
All-Church Picnic
Sunday, August 31
Lower Woodland Park
Shelter 6 • Tables 55-63
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Adventist Giving
Donation Site
Cut-off Time
Summer Play
Mount Rainier Flowers and Stars
(Difficulty ****, 11 miles one way)
Mount Rainier has one of the best wildflower displays on the planet, drawing naturalists and photographers from around the world. Splitting into two groups and exchanging car keys in the middle, we pass
through pristine meadows most day-hikers have never seen. Bring a headlamp
and warm jacket.
Donations to Green Lake Church via the
Adventist Giving credit card gateway made
after 9:00 p.m. Pacific time on the last day of
the month are credited to the following day
except during the month of December, when
donations up until midnight Pacific time will
be credited to December 31.
During January to November, donations
via the Adventist Giving gateway after 9:00
p.m. Pacific time are considered made on the
first day of the new month because the gateway site is in the Eastern time zone. ◊
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www.greenlakesda.org
Green Lake Gazette
is a monthly publication of the
Green Lake Church of Seventh-day Adventists
6350 East Green Lake Way North
Seattle, Washington 98103-5416
Carolyn Lacy, Editor
Phone: 206-522-1330
Fax: 206-522-7980
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.greenlakesda.org
© Copyright 2014, Green Lake Church
of Seventh-day Adventists; All Rights Reserved.
AND OTHER EVENTS
Choir Rehearsal ................................... July 18, 7:30 p.m.
Finance Committee ............................... July 9, 6:30 p.m.
Green Lake Foundation Board ............ July 10, 6:00 p.m.
Hospitality Potluck ............................ July 12, 12:30 p.m.
Senior Bible Study ...................... Resumes in September
Worship Planning ................................ July 16, 7:30 p.m.
Senior Pastor: John McLarty .................... 253-350-1211
Youth Pastor: Andreas Beccai.................. 917-769-2510
Minister of Music .................................. Wanda Griffiths
Orchestra Director ........................................ Alex Gagiu
Junior Choir .................... Marleen Land, Shelly LaGrone
Office Administrator................................... Carolyn Lacy
Custodian ..................................................... Elmo Rajah
Head Elder............................................. Holly Carpenter
Board Chair ..................................................Kurt Kleppe
Weddings .................................... Julie Mittleider Pelayo
Stephen Ministers
Lucille Bertholf
Melody Bennett Gayle
Barbara Jonsen
Myrtle Mitchell
Mark Voth
Simona Vuletic
Karla Walters
Preschool and Childcare: 206-525-7877
Anne Kelly, Director
Website: http://www.greenlakepreschool.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Donating Online to Green Lake Church
Credit card, debit card, and ACH options are available on
the church’s website at www.greenlakesda.org by clicking on the green “Donate Online” box at the top right of
the website home page.
July 5
Bread
Communion
Baptism
John McLarty
July 12
The Bible
John McLarty
July 19
Work
July 26
Worship
Andreas Beccai
John McLarty
Hands Across the Waters Update
For the past 4 months, your children’s story donations have
been directed to the Reach Sri Lanka Children’s Home. Those
donations have helped supply young orphaned girls with basic
needs such as clothes, shoes, and school bags. The donations
have also purchased school supplies like tables and chairs. In all,
we collected more than $4300.
Beginning in July, donations will be sent to a mission project
located in Belize, which is supported by the “A Better World”
non-profit agency. We will be supporting the Providence SDA
High School. The school is new and was built to
support the local Mayan community. It is located in one of the poorer and economically deprived regions of the country and is growing
quickly. Specifically, the money will go toward financing a science lab with all the necessary equipment, as well as furniture.
Our connection to the project is through Elmo Rajah. His
brother, Eric, is the co-founder of A Better World. ◊
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July
Sabbath School Programs
July 5
July 12
God in the Desert
John McLarty
Curtis Lacy
July 19
GLC History Project:
Ken Walters
A Conversation with David Grauman and Jan Johnson
July 26
Alvin Kwiram
July 2014