July 2009 Newsletter

Community News
Through a Mirror Dimly
Everyday—9-11
Get Movin’ - Join the many men and women for an everyday walk around the mall—
Everett, Marysville, & Alderwood Malls.
Snohomish County - Exercise & Weight Loss activities. Want a buddy to exercise or
lose weight with, so you stay motivated? People to go to the gym with, walk with, even do
a one time event like a hike?
Join our meet-up group (free) and find exercise and weight loss activities to do with others.
We are a new group but growing fast with a wide diversity of people interested in a wide
variety of exercise activities. For more information, go to:
http://www.meetup.com/Snohomish-County-Exercise-Weight-Loss-buddies/
July 7-8—Mill Creek Festival and Street Fair—Free 425-673-6200
Arts & Crafts and more—www.millcreekbiz.com/meetme.htm
July 10-12—Arlington Street Fair—Free 360-659-5453
www.arlington-smokeypointchamber.com
July 10-12—Sultan Summer Shindig—10 am—11pm
River Park, Main Street—Free—360-568-5960
July 11—Marysville Lavender Hills Farm Festival—10am-5pm
7508 108th St. NE; Parking—$1.00—360-651-2086—www.lavenderhillsfarm.com
July 15—Compassionate Volunteers Needed—Informational Session—2-4pm
Call 425-261-4815 by July 13th to pre-register.
July 15-19—Snohomish 2009 Kla Ha Ya Days—Call for specific show times—FREE
206-728-0123, www.klahayadays.com
July 16-19—Edmonds ArtSplash—www.artists-connect.com
July 17-19—Darrington Bluegrass Festival– Call for information, times & costs
360-436-1179, www.glacierview.net/bluegrass
— Keeping You Informed —
We are still adding e-mail addresses to our newsletter mailing list. If you have not
already sent your request to the church to receive the newsletter by
e-mail—please send an e-mail to: [email protected].
We tend to take so much for granted until we no longer have it. Most of
us do not think of our body parts until they are aching or perhaps missing.
Who focuses on the inner ear until it becomes infected and causes
dizziness? We don‟t thank God for a healthy gall bladder until gall stones
form and it must be removed. In our ignorance about our body, we are
perfectly happy until one of its parts begins to hurt or malfunction. Then it
dawns on us how important that part is, both physically and psychologically,
to our well-being. Regardless of the infinite variety of parts that compose
our bodies, whatever is hurting at the moment becomes the inescapable
focus of our of attention. If it persists, we will go anywhere and will pay any
price to anyone who might offer us relief.
In his First Letter to the Corinthians [12:12-27], Paul knew he would be
able to connect with the diverse Corinthian congregation when he said the
community of faith is like the various parts of the body because Roman and
Greek orators frequently used the image of the body and its limbs when
trying to express unity and tolerance when speaking about the State.
As of June 10th, the day that the Ukrainian Pentecostal Association
vacated the premises, we have opened ours hearts to what God is calling
us to do next. By now, we have discovered that when we build our faith on
a Scriptural foundation, when we remain true to our core values, when we
stay in communication with others even when we disagree and stay in
touch with God, when we take our concerns to the appropriate person or
group, when we speak the truth in love, God is able to work through us in
ways we never thought possible. It‟s wonderful and it‟s exciting!
What works for the church will also work for our family and friends.
When there is disharmony and alienation among family members or
friends, they can not function together the way they had before. There is
hurt and anger. There is seldom any communication. Concern for one
another is replaced by the desire to control or seek to hurt others as they
have hurt us. When God is left out, pain, guilt and shame are invited in.
Through a Mirror Dimly—Continued
Clearly, it is mutual love and
respect that Paul has in mind
when, in verse 21, he wrote,
"The eye cannot say to the
hand, „I have no need of you.‟
nor again, the head to the feet,
„I have no need of you.‟"
Bottom line -- We need each
other. With tongue in cheek,
Amy Tan, author of The Joy
Luck Club and The Bonesetter’s
Daughter, in an appearance on
Public Television, put it this way:
"The family is a divine institution
established to test the limits of
our abilities and patience."
So, if you feel like Humpty
Dumpty with your life (or family)
falling apart, God will gladly help
you put it together again. All you
have to do is ask.
Blessings,
Pastor Steve
Church
Fundraiser
July Tana —07/03
Becky —07/04
John —07/08
Joe —07/16
Sue —07/18
Jausen —07/18
Kathy —07/23
Guido —07/23
Sally —07/24
Ardelle —07/27
Everyone was
given a $20 bill
who attended the
service on May
31st to use in any
way they wish to
increase it, such as
selling cookies,
having dinners,
lemonade stands,
or whatever your
heart desires.
The 2nd Sunday
in September is
Happy Anniversary Rally Day and this
is when we will
bring our fundBecky & Claus
raising profits
07/05
back and share
Matthew & Megan
how you were
07/18
able to raise the
money. Even if
Peggy & Mimi
you don‟t or are
07/29
not able to do the
fundraising,
Guido & Mike
please
bring back
07/29
the $20 you were
given.
Good luck
Sorry we missed you
and have fun!!!
last month—
Joy & Stephanie
6/29
For all those who are celebrating
their birthday or anniversary this month —congratulations & hope it is
wonderful!! And if we missed you, please let us know!
Welcome To A New Day
Of Positive Thinking
A wonderful thing about being alive is that
every day is a new day of positive thinking...
Talk about opportunities! It doesn't matter if you went to bed in a
negative mood yesterday, because today gives you another chance
to benefit from positive thinking. Start with the right foot with some of
the following affirmations for today
Today I choose to be at peace with myself
Today I choose to see all difficulties as opportunities to make me stronger
Today I am thankful for all I have
Today I welcome abundance into my life
Creating a good day is in your hands
The first minutes and hours of your day are the most important ones,
because your mind is just awake and receptive to anything that
comes along without the filters of clear thinking. That is why it is very
important that you feed yourself with positive thinking at the
beginning of your day.
You can bring a positive outlook on life by using affirmations.
Grab any positive affirmations to help you create a new day of
positive thinking.
Seeking More Involvement in Your Church?
Are you an active member of our church? Do you presently come just for services on
Sunday morning but seek to be a more involved member of our church and community?
Looking for a place to start? Look no further—
we want You!
We definitely have many needs in our church. Feel free to share other
abilities, skills and talents you may be interested in sharing within our church and
community . Just a few items come to mind that could use a little TLC and need
attention in our church:
(1) painting—women‟s bathroom, nursery bathroom
(2) organizing the nursery area,
(3) cleaning up and organizing the books in our library
(4) weeding around the church is always a big need to keep our church
looking tip-top
(5) making the foyer more attractive to our members and visitors
(6) maybe your talents lie in the area of financial auditing—
hint, it is time for our annual audit
(7) Organizing a purging session (cleaning out old records)
Contact the office to let Linda V. know what you are ready to do!
IN KIND DONATIONS:
I can‟t find the words to express my
thanks to all of you who celebrated with
me during my “month long” birthday
celebration! - Billie
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There will be no regularly scheduled
meetings for the Care Team during the
months of July & August. We will be
available for care by calling the church
office or 425-353-7675.
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Interfaith Association of Northwest
Washington Dinner Program reports for
the year ending (June 08—May 09) we served 2007 individuals. Income
from Crop Walk ($A1,000) 2008/09 &
Everett Human Needs ($1,000) was
$2,000 total with expenses being
$2,048.94 equaling a shortfall of
$48.94. Were it not for donations from
volunteers and church members, we
could not continue this program.
Thanks to all who keep this program
going!! Von
Summer is here—Rejoice!
Please keep in your continued
prayers:
Floyd who will be having
surgery on July 9th.
Joy for healing after her
recent surgery.
Linda V. & Joe for
healing and more good continued
good news regarding his progress
through his difficult bout with
cancer.
There are certain things we always need at the church:
Office Supplies: * First Class Stamps (Forever Stamps if possible)
Food Pantry:
* Grocery store plastic bags & personal items (travel soaps),
proteins (chili, beans, canned meats, veggies (fresh/canned), top ramen, cereals,
powdered milk, frozen dinners, rice, instant potatoes, toilet paper, feminine products
and baby items. Thanks for your continued donations.
For anyone interested, every Thursday evening we will have free day-old bread to give
to whomever needs it.
PASTOR STEVE’S
SUMMER SCHEDULE
Pastor Steve will be away July 14 - 25 and then July 27 -30. Pastor Mimi
will be available for pastoral assistance and she can be reached at
425-760-4989. Pastor Mimi will be at the pulpit July 12th and 19th. If you
need to contact Pastor Steve during these times, you may send an e-mail
to: [email protected] or by phone: 708-951-0625.
NEWS FROM YOUR MODERATOR
For those of you who haven‟t been to church lately, you will be happy to
know that the Ukrainian church is no longer with us. They left very quietly
and with dignity. We are actively looking for groups to rent our facility, so
pass the word around that we have rooms available to rent. If you hear
about a church or group looking for a place to meet, send an email to the
church office or to Rick W.
We have started a new small fundraiser. Each month we will have a
different type of basket to raffle off. Our winner for the month of June was
Sally B. and we made over $150.00 profit from the basket raffle.
Be sure to save Sunday August 9th, for our annual church picnic and Ice
Cream Social following the worship service. More information will be
coming.
Thank you to our special Garden Angel for all the hard work you have
done. The gardens look great, inside and out and I even think our fish are
happier!
Now that summer has arrived, take advantage of some of the free
entertainment that is available in the community and surrounding areas. I
know that some of our members will be going on vacation, and we hope
you have a great time and will return to us safely. See you in church!
Blessings in Christ,
Good Mood—Three powerful techniques (Cont.)
Handle just the present (Cont.)
Pay attention at doing it with care and to the best of your abilities.
You can reach a state of calm easily when you simply focus on doing
well whatever you are doing. You block any other thoughts that keep
your mind distracted and you gain a sense of fullness: the beauty of
you being alive at that moment, doing what you are doing.
There are many great books that focus on the power of the present and
give great techniques to live in the NOW available at your local library.
Apply these techniques frequently to create a habit of maintaining your
positive mood and to start building a positive attitude.
When you start your day in a positive mood you are more likely to see life
flowing your way smoothly. Use deserving affirmations to allow abundance to
come into your life.
I have come across an attractive ebook that gives practical ways in which we
can make our lives less cluttered and more peaceful: it is the "Zen Habits
handbook for life". The tips in this easy-to-read ebook are applicable straight
away and help us build a happier life.
No matter what happens today, every day is a new day of positive thinking. In
the words of a famous cyclist:
Joan Willits, Moderator
HAS ANYONE SEEN ALL OF OUR CHURCH
ANGELS????
WE NEED CHURCH ANGELS FOR
WORSHIP LEADER, GREETERS/USHERS,
COFFEE HOSTS & ALTER FLOWERS. SIGN
UP TODAY AS WE NEED YOU!!!
"I take nothing for granted.
I now have only good days, or great days"
Lance Armstrong
Upcoming Sermons
Good Mood—Three powerful techniques
* * * JULY / AUGUST * * * *
The following techniques can help you maintain your initial good mood
throughout the day:
Breath
Breathing is essential to life. When you breathe properly you help your
body and your mind relax. Learn to control your breath to gain calm and
feel better.
Take some time for yourself or find a quiet spot to focus on breathing
properly. With your mouth closed, take a slow deep breath and let it go
slowly too. Focus on the air coming inside your diaphragm and out.
Repeat for a few times or a minute - you will feel better.
Practice this slow breathing every time you feel stressed or negative, or
simply to improve your general state.
05 July -
FOR THINE IS THE KINGDOM—COMMUNION SUNDAY
Isaiah 60: selected versus
Mark 15:33—16:8
Matthew 6:5-15
12 July -
God Inspired Joy—Guest Preacher—Mimi Lane
19 July -
Wherever You Are—Guest Preacher—Mimi Lane
26 July -
Taking Life for Granted
Exodus 1:6-2:10
Matthew 10:16-23
02 Aug. -
Pride, The Great Barrier—Communion Sunday
Psalm 90
Luke 18:9-14
09 Aug-
Living The Word
Focus
It is easy to get distracted and lose focus of a new day of positive
thinking with the amount of information we come across (think
newspapers or TV, or someone complaining at the office). If you find
yourself being overwhelmed or negative, it is time to focus.
Go back to yourself and your goals. Remind yourself of the moment of
life you're at, and what it is that you are creating in your life. Think
about what you want to achieve. Feel the satisfaction of
accomplishment in advance. You may find it useful to think about who
and how you want to be - mainly a negative or a positive person?
Focus on yourself and regain peace.
Handle just the present
Although our bodies are physically here, our minds are many times
somewhere else reviving the past or fearing the future. This makes us
loose focus of our positive day, as we become easily wrapped into the
negative thoughts of uncertainty, fear, worry or anger.
An excellent way to gain calm is by living in the present. Focus on what
you are actually doing - be that making dinner, brushing your teeth or
having a conversation. .
Isaiah 55: 10-13
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-22
―Planning Ahead‖ Calendar
July 04-
Independence Day
July 05July 16 July 23 -
Deacons Meeting, 11:30 am
Council Meeting—6:30—L
NEWSLETTER ARTICLES DUE TODAY!
NO Choir during the months of July and August.
NO Care Team Meeting will be held during the months of July &
August—but phone calls will continue for the team.
Committee Updates!
Trustees
The Trustees met and walked through the church building making notes of
things that need to be done. We will be having a work party on a date to be
announced.
The YMCA is again renting the downstairs area. The lights have been
repaired and they have pressure washed the outside area.
With the Ukrainian Pentecostal Church gone, we are finding new storage
areas and rooms to rent out. The youth has requested a room to meet and
turn into their own.
We now have a listing each week on Craig‟s List looking for renters. If you
know of anyone, please let the Trustees know.
Planning For . . . . Upcoming Events
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August 3rd—Bible Study at Polly‟s!
August 9th—All Church Potluck/Picnic & Ice Cream Social
August 19-21—Rest Area Fund Raiser—Smokey Point
Now taking reservations for volunteers to man the rest area.
Also accepting donations for the following items:
Tea, Coffee, cream, sugar, wood stir sticks, napkins,
paper & coffee cups and of course—lots of cookies!
Rick W., Chair
NEW DIRECTORY
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Care Team Report
Care Team is a group of compassionate people whose ministry includes phone
calls, cards, visits and other acts of kindness to our church community. This
past month, we reached out to many in need with our cards & phone calls.
Our phone calls and cards are well received and appreciated.
Ardelle B., Chair
Monthly Fundraiser Baskets
Let us know what you think about
the fundraiser baskets and if you
have an idea for the next one or two!
DON‟T FORGET—
JULY 15TH IS THE
DEADLINE FOR
COLLEGE
APPLICATIONS
Linda is getting ready to publish
a new church directory. However,
we have had mail returned and
emails returned when sending out
our newsletters and important
information to our members. So, it
is VERY important to have your
CURRENT mailing address and
email address (along with phone
numbers, birthdays and
anniversaries). If you have moved
or changed your telephone number
or pertinent information in the last
six months, please contact the
church office with your changes.