October 2015 Spire - Magnolia Presbyterian Church

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Spire
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October 2015
Volume 8, Issue 7
Pastor’s Column:
With Believers in Every Time and Place
The month of October begins, here at church, with World
Communion Sunday on October 4th – a wonderful
reminder of our unity with brothers and sisters in Christ
around the globe. In addition to enjoying a few
international tunes in our service music that morning,
and hearing multiple languages in our prayers, there will
be opportunity for you to share favorite lines from “The
Brief Statement of Faith,” the Presbyterian creed we
have been studying together in worship over the last few
months. Why do this on World Communion Sunday in
particular? Because basic tenets of faith expressed in
creeds like this one unite us “with believers in every time
and place.”
We are not alone; we travel along this journey of faith
together. Let’s encourage one another by sharing how
God is making himself known to us. And let’s remember
the wider world – in every culture and on every continent
– in which God is busily speaking and acting as well!
Grace and peace,
Pastor Deb Sunoo
In this ISSUE
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Children’s Ministry
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MPC Fall News
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Indoor Picnic
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Events
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Final Reminders
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Youth Classes Begin
Fall Happenings in our Children’s Programs
Our Connect Middle School Group (grades
5-8) will meet for the first time on Sunday,
September 27th, during the latter part of our
worship hour. On Sunday, October 4th, all
Middle School and High School students are
invited to remain in worship for our World
Communion Sunday service. And on Sunday,
October 11th, our brand new High School
class will meet for the first time, also during
our worship hour. For more details, and/or to
be added to his email list for regular youth
class updates, contact Youth Director Justin
Beatty at [email protected].
As we move into the regular church school year it has been so
much fun seeing all of the kids and hearing about their summer
adventures. Every fall the kids seem so much more grown up
and, of course, taller! We had a big group of 4th graders
graduate from Big BLAST (now 5th graders) and it is have been
really fun to see how the younger kids are stepping in and
taking on more leadership in the class now that they are
becoming the "bigger kids.” We are continuing with our Whirl
curriculum which continues to be lots of fun and sparks good
conversation.
October MPC
Birthdays
October 24
Dick Gatchel
October 4
Jim Glaser
October 26
Muriel Kelly
October 5
Rebecca Sunoo
October 9
Hwa-Kang Crosby
Justin Beatty
We have moved our BLAST Jr class to the old preschool room
downstairs and I am very excited about this change in location.
This will put all of our kid's classes on the same floor and will
allow us to combine efforts when helpful (for example, when
practicing for the Christmas Pageant). Speaking of the
Christmas Pageant, I know it seems a long way off but please
make a note that this year's pageant will be on Sunday,
December 13. The sooner I know how many kids are available
to participate, the sooner I can get rolling with choosing songs
and creating a script!
Happy Fall Everyone!
- Miss Lori
Church Office Hours
October 13
Brom Wikstrom
The Office Administrator hours for September to
December 2015 are:
October 22
Helen April
Mondays:
Tuesdays:
Wednesdays:
Thursdays:
Fridays:
October 23
Brayden Kelly
Rob Leet
Closed
Closed
8:00 am — 11:00 am
8:00 am — 11:00 am
8:00 am — 5:00 pm
The office is always closed Saturday & Sunday.
(Pastor Deb's hours will remain the same.)
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MPC Fall News
Ballard Food Bank Director Coming on October 18th
We have invited Ballard Food Bank’s Executive Director, Jen Muzia, to speak to us in worship on Sunday,
October 18th. Our MPC Deacons want to help more of us get involved in hands-on mission in our community,
and the food bank provides such a wide range of volunteering opportunities that we are sure anyone who is
interested will find a way to plug in. Watch for a bulletin insert coming that same Sunday, allowing you to sign
up to serve with the food bank, either individually or as part of a small group from our church.
New First Aid Kits Installed
Have you noticed the church has new First Aid Kits in place?
There is one on each floor: On the Main Floor near the entrance to the Mt. Rainier room, at the top of the east stair
well on the 2nd Floor, and at the bottom of the east stair
case in the Basement. In addition to bandages, ointments,
and medicines, the kits contain wind-up flashlights, an AM/
FM radio, and a cell phone charger. Thank you, Jerry
Leighton, for helping to prepare our congregation for
emergencies!
Newly Updated Photo and Contact Directories
Our directories for the congregation have recently been
updated, and are available now in the church office. You are
welcome to stop by and pick them up at your convenience.
Interested in Church Membership?
Thank You for Helping the Hungry
The September 19th Mayor’s Day of Concern
for the Hungry collection at QFC was able to
fill 10 barrels of food and collect $300 dollars
for the Emergency Feeding Program of
Seattle / King County. Many thanks to all of
our MPC volunteers for a job well done!
(Pictured: Dave Bowman and Barb Bily-Parr.)
If you have been worshiping with us regularly and would be
interested in becoming a member of our congregation,
please let Pastor Deb know. She would be happy to find a
time for conversation with you to include an orientation to
this church and to our denomination, the meaning of church
membership, and the steps we would take to welcome you
to membership here at MPC. We are glad you are here!
Church Fair at SPU on October 1st
During the first week of classes at Seattle Pacific University, a
Church Fair on campus introduces students to a wide range
of local church options available in the Seattle area. Pastor
Deb Sunoo and Deacon Robin Maddox hosted an
Informational table this year to help spread the word about
our MPC congregation and how much we enjoy welcoming
college students to our church family while they are living in
the area.
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Church Indoor Picnic in Fellowship Hall
Weather changed the plans for a picnic at Magnolia Park on September 20th and brought us instead into
Fellowship Hall. A jolly group gathered at 10:30 am for praise songs, Scripture readings, and prayer. A team
of four guitarists - Cindy Bain, Steve Moore, Vaclav Novak, and Rob Jones - led our worship music.
Master griller Jerry Leighton and the picnic team headed by Dave & Lisa Bowman were helped by all who
lent a hand with set up and clean up. Hamburgers and hot dogs were served with loads of other tasty treats,
all of which helped to make the indoor picnic a success.
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Women's Walk & Coffee
We are starting up our MPC Women's Walking group again on Saturday, October 3rd. We will leave the
church at 9:00 with return scheduled for 10:00ish, then coffee and muffins in the Mount Rainier room.
We adjourn no later than 11:00. Childcare will be available. You are welcome to come for any portion of
the time (e.g. you do not have to walk to join us for coffee). Hope to see you there and looking forward
to the opportunity to connect with you.
Afternoon Women’s Bible Study
Our Thursday afternoon women’s Bible study meets next on October 8th at 1:30 pm upstairs in the Mt.
Baker Room at church. This year’s curriculum is entitled “Come to the Waters.” Study books are
available for $8 each; see Pastor Deb if you would like a copy.
Women’s Evening Bible Study Tuesday, October 27th
This month’s lesson, focused on Job 3:1-26 is titled, “God lets us ask ‘why?’ and takes our questions
seriously.” Please come to the 7 pm October 27th Bible Study at the home of Marion Wright,
2518 – 36th Avenue West. Study guides are available from Barb Bily-Parr.
Supper Club Meets at Mills Home
Mark you calendar for Supper Club on October 10th hosted by Laura and Jim Mills at their home, 3223
W. Viewmont Way West. Come at 6:30 pm, bring your contribution for supper to serve 8, and we’ll
enjoy an evening of good food and fellowship. Please let Laura know if you’ll be at Supper Club by
e-mailing [email protected].
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Women’s Walk & Coffee
Saturday, October 3rd at 9:00am
in the Mt. Rainier Room
Women’s Evening Bible Study:
Tuesday, October 27th at 7pm
at the home of Marion Wright.
MPC Session Meeting:
Tuesday, October 6th 7:00pm in
the Mt. Rainier Room.
Men’s Coffee Group:
Tuesdays at 9:30 am in the Mt.
Rainier Room.
Women’s Afternoon Bible
Study:
Thursday, October 8th at
1:30pm.
AA Meetings:
Two AA groups are now meeting
at MPC—Tuesdays at 8:00pm
and Wednesdays at 6:45pm in
the Mt. Rainier Room. All are
welcome to attend.
Supper Club:
Saturday, October 10th at
6:30pm at the Mills’ home.
Prayers, cards, and calls to those
who cannot be with us regularly
in worship are always
appreciated:
Marie Barnes
Charlotte Ferguson
Dorothy Fergusson
Evelyn Freeman
Katherine Hoagland
Molly Langdale
Nancy McPhaden
Ruth Weitkamp
Deacons Meeting
Sunday, October 11th at 12pm
Operation NightWatch:
Wednesday, October 14th at
7:30pm.
The Spire
Is a monthly publication issued by Magnolia Presbyterian Church
Pastor:
Rev. Dr. Deborah Hannay Sunoo
Copy Editor:
Sharlene Bathum
News Editor:
Nancy Wright
Layout/Design Editor:
Jacquelynn Kuhn
Magnolia Presbyterian Church
3051 28th Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98199
206-283-3322
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