October 2013 - Immanuel Lutheran Church

Immanuel News
October 2013
Celebrating Christ’s abundant presence in our lives, neighborhood and world.
Blessing of
the Animals
Saturday,
October 12
10:00 am
You are invited to bring your pets and working animals on Saturday, October 12 at 10 am for a very special
Blessing of the Animals.
Animals If your pet
cannot be brought, then bring a photo.
And if the animal who cares for you and
loves you is a stuffed animal, you may
also bring him/her. We gather to ask
God’s blessing on the animals and to
give thanks for their presence in our
lives. Once again Providence Hospice is
our co-sponsor.
The Blessing Animals tradition finds
its roots in St. Francis of Assisi who
loved all creatures and called them his
brothers and sisters. Francis wrote a
canticle in praise of God’s living
things. “All creatures of our God and
King, lift up your hearts and with us
sing.” There are many wonderful stories of Francis and the
birds and animals.
Francis (c.1181-1226) of Assisi in
Italy, the son of a wealthy cloth
merchant, renounced his wealth and
future inheritance and devoted himself to serving the poor. Francis described this act as being “wedded to
Lady Poverty.” Under his leadership the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans) was formed,
and they took literally Jesus’ words to his disciples that
they should take nothing on their journey and receive no
payment for their work. There task in preaching was to
“use words if necessary.”
The commemoration day of St. Francis (Oct 4) has
been a traditional time to bless pets and animals, creatures
Francis called his brothers and sisters.
Last year the parish hall was full of
neighborhood folks and pets. It’s a great
time to bring a neighbor or colleague, or just
come and connect with the neighborhood.
Please join us with your pets (or on your
own) on Saturday, October 12. We’ll have
treats for everyone—humans and animals.
Come join us for an early bird breakfast!
4th Annual Benefit Breakfast
Thursday, October 17, 2013
7:30-9:00 am
Please RSVP by
October 14
Guest Speaker: Bill Hobson
Executive Director, Downtown Emergency Services
It’s our major fund raiser for the year.
Bring your friends. Help support the work of ICS!
Thank You October Sunday Partners
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CONGREGATION
1215 Thomas Street – Seattle, WA 98109-5427
www.immanuelseattle.org
Office: 206-622-1930
[email protected]
October’s food bank item is: canned meats and/or canned
dinners such as tuna, chicken, stew, ravioli, etc
We are a Reconciling in Christ / Open and Affirming
Congregation, welcoming all persons
to our worship and to our Communion table
Assisting Ministers:
October 6
Stan Sivesind
October 13 Stacy Kitahata
October 20 Jewell Tice
October 27 Sally Parker-Henderson
Altar Care:
October 6
October 13
October 20
October 27
Janet Watness
Lori Roehl
Stacy Kitahata
Jewell Tice
Coffee Hour:
October 6
October 13
October 20
October 27
Stan Sivesind, Jayne Riggs
Scheila Pikes, RubyJoy Pikes
Sherianne Caldwell
Community Lunch
Lectors:
October 6
October 13
October 20
October 27
Sherianne Caldwell
Dena Lee
Sherianne Caldwell
Lori Roehl
Immanuel Council President: Terrill Chang
Immanuel Lutheran Church Staff:
Rev. Susan Vanhoy Burchfield, Pastor
Candi Olson, Office Administrator
Gil Proctor, Custodian
Joan Lundquist, Music Director
Jennifer Faul, Choir Director
Ann Adam, Bookkeeper
Immanuel Community Services President: Wayne Hillard
Immanuel Community Services Staff:
Patricia Turnberg, Executive Director
Terrence Lewis Sr., Recovery Program
Annaliese Stelzer-Terminello, Food Bank Coordinator
Dave Saluskin, Hygiene Center
Janet Watness, Community Lunch Coordinator
Ann Adam, Bookkeeper
Newsletter Staff:
Candi Olson, Newsletter Editor
Jack Colman, Thelma Colman, Sally Smith, Staff
November deadline: October 15th
Send articles to: [email protected]
Immanuel Core Values
As people called to be Christ’s living presence in the world,
we value and are guided by our commitment to:
Ushers/Greeters:
October 6
Jack Colman, Jayne Riggs
October 13
Jan Faull, Terrill Chang
October 20
Maryann Lund, Paul Carlson
October 27
Jack Colman, Darin Faul
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celebrate and share God’s love
invite and welcome all
build relationships, nurture community
rekindle hope
Expect God’s love to change us
October Birthdays and Anniversaries
Offering Tellers:
October 13
Carl Field, John Lahti
October 27
Doug Starup, Carl Field
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Confirmation
Affirmation of Baptism
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Join us on Sunday, October 27
to celebrate the confirmation of
Aidan Griffin
Zac JohnsonJohnson-Clark
June Lindberg
RubyJoy Pikes
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Carole Haney
Doug Enstone
Molly Lindberg, Reed Carlson
Amy & Reed Carlson anniversary
Hans Faul
Chris Christensen, Meagan Powers
Scott Goddard
Jennifer Faul
Rick Lundquist
Ron & Judy Olsen anniversary
Kirsten Griffin
Tom & Anna Wagner anniversary
Cameron Smock
Don & Diane Labrenz anniversary
Carolyn Jorstad
Jack & Thelma Colman anniversary
Laurie MacGibbon
Annemarie Faul
If your birthday or anniversary is missing from this
list, please contact the church office.
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9:00 am Sunday Adult Forum
Dan Erlander
Sept 22—
22—Oct13 :
Unwrapping the Gift of Sabbath:
for the Center for Environmental Justice and Sustainability. He has also served as Economic and Environmental
Affairs Officer for the The Episcopal Church, and on staff
for the Seattle-based Earth Ministry. He has edited/
partially authored three books: Simpler Living, Compassionate Life: A Christian Perspective; Food and Faith: Justice, Joy, and Daily Bread; and Money and Faith: The
Search for Enough.
Thursday Evening Book Discussion
October 3—24 at 7:00 pm
“Love Wins”: A book about Heaven, Hell, and the
Leader: Susan Burchfield
Join us as we explore our longing and need for holy
time that re-connects us. We’ll check out the biblical
foundations and hear about the Jewish tradition of Sabbath. We’ll consider the traditions and practices that
make up a Sabbath way of life that assists us in restoring
our relationship with God, our self, our neighbor and all
of creation.
Throughout this year we’ll also consider Sabbath and
Creation, Sabbath economics, Peacemaking, Justice,
Prayer and Spirituality, and close the year by reflecting
together on living and dying.
In the relentless busyness of modern life, we have
lost the rhythm of work and rest. . . .And for want of rest,
our lives are in danger. . . . A “successful” life has become
a violent enterprise. We make war on our own bodies,
pushing them beyond their limits; war on our children,
because we cannot find enough time to be with them
when they are hurt and afraid, and need our company;
war on our spirit, because we are too preoccupied to listen
to the quiet voices that week to nourish and refresh us;
war on our communities, because we are fearfully protecting what we have, and do not feel safe enough to be kind
and generous; war on the earth, because we cannot take
the time to place our feet on the ground and allow it to
feed us, to taste its blessings and give thanks.
— Wayne Muller, Sabbath
Oct 20
fate of every person who ever lived
By Rob Bell
Join us in a four week discussion on a book that challenges us to look at some fascinating and sometime troubling questions in the context of a loving and generous
God. Who is the good news for? How do we talk about
heaven and hell? What about God's judgment? What does
the Bible say?
Many people have painful church stories from their
past. Often, these stories come from what they have experienced as God's judgment, and about what they were
told about heaven and hell. And many of these people
leave the church.
At Immanuel, we proclaim that the good news is
most truly for all. Let's use this imaginative and provocative book to guide conversations about what the "good
news for all" means for us - - and how to talk about this to
the world around us.
Books can be found in local book stores or ordered
from amazon.com, or other on-line retailers. We also
have a few copies of the book for people to borrow if you
are unable to pick up one for yourself. (Talk to Kathy
Strand, Iain Quigley or Pastor Susan). Please sign up on
the clip board after worship or call the church office, so
we can know how many to plan for.
Sabbath Relationships:
Election Issues
Celebration of St. Francis
Thursday, October 3, 7:00 pm
Leader: Ann Erickson
An annual celebration sponsored by Earth Ministry
Oct 27—
27—Nov 3 Sabbath Living:
Simplicity, Sustainability, Justice
Dr. Cynthia Moe-Lobeda will be the presenter this
year, speaking on “Ecojustice, Social Justice, and the
Christian Conscience.” Dr. Moe-Lobeda is a Lutheran
who teaches Ethics at Seattle University. Location: St.
John United Lutheran Church, 5515 Phinney Ave N,
Seattle WA 98103
Leader: Michael Schut
Michael Schut will help us continue to unfold a sabbath way of life. Michael serves as Program Coordinator
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Women of Immanuel
Women of Immanuel will meet at 11
a.m. Thursday, October 3rd for Bible
Study and a pot luck luncheon. The study
will be led by Pastor Susan. We will study
“Deborah, A Determined Leader.” The study will include passages Judges 4:1-24, Psalm 8:1-16, Matthew
15:21-28 and 2nd Timothy 1:6-7. All are invited. Just
bring a dish to share if coming to the pot luck. Coffee and
dessert will be provided.
The remaining Thursdays of October will be spent
quilting except for October 31st when the packing of
Quilts and kits will be done, to send them off to Lutheran
World Relief.
First Friday Fellowship Event
October 4, 5:30 pm at The Row House Cafe
For this month's First Friday on October 4, we're meeting up at the Row House Cafe (1170 Republican Street)
anytime between 5:30 and 7:00pm. Come early if you want
to get in on Happy Hour (it lasts only until 6:00pm). You
can nibble on some tasty food while nurturing (or creating
new) relationships with your sisters and brothers at Immanuel.
You can find more information and a menu at the Row
House website. http://www.rowhousecafe.com. All are
welcome and we hope to see you there!
Sunday, October 6
1:00 pm
CROP Walk
to raise money to
feed hungry people
You do not need to be able to sew to be of assistance
in creating quilts. Come give us a try!
Open Door Ministries - SAVE THE DATE!
When: Saturday, at 5:30 to 9:00 pm, November 2, 2013.
Who: Open Door Ministries (ODM) annual auction.
Where: Brockey Center at South Seattle Community
College, 6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, 98106
What: This enjoyable evening includes a full meal, an
opportunity to participate in a silent and live
auction, wine or beer available for purchase and
information regarding ODM.
John Lahti purchases a table for ten, but as you know
nothing is free, so he asks for a donation up to $70 per
person (entirely tax deductable) (check payable to Open
Door Ministries). For the past several years the table has
been populated by folks from Immanuel and hopefully it
will be again this year.
ODM is a ministry serving the people within the NW
Lutheran Synod. Its mission initially was a ministry to
AIDS/HIV persons. This ministry continues and has
expanded for GLBT persons that request guidance for
acceptance to a supportive congregation and/or consultation regarding their spiritual questions.
ODM relies on individual donations and principally
upon the auction for its annual funding (approximately
$75,000.).
John can be contacted at 206.409.0089, or by email to
[email protected]. Thank you for your consideration.
Immanuel--let’s walk around Greenlake
to raise funds to alleviate hunger!
CROP Hunger Walks raise funds for Church World
Service, an interfaith relief organization that provides
emergency help and long-term locally sustainable projects
throughout the world. In addition, 25% of the Seattle
CROP Hunger Walk monies raised is returned to five Seattle-area food banks. Pick up a registration packet after
worship. Check it out at: www.seattlecrophungerwalk.org/.
CROP Walk is our Family Servant Event for Fall
Families of school aged children and younger gather
for Family Servant Events to share our lives with each
other as we engage in community service, build community, support one another in parenting and faith, and worship and pray together.
CROP Walk is our Family Servant Event for this fall.
We’re going to help raise funds for hungry people in Seattle and around the world by walking/riding/pushing a
stroller around Greenlake for the CROP Walk. Following
worship on Oct. 6, we’ll see a video, have lunch together,
and then walk, ride, push strollers around the lake.
Let’s fill a table!
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Immanuel Story Corp
Among Our Members—
Members—
John Lahti
Williams Welcome
Saturday, October 19
2:00 to4:00 pm
John Lahti is a retired postal
inspector, who worked in
Greenville, SC; Seattle; and Anchorage, AK; before returning to
Seattle for his last posting. Lahti is a shortened form of the
Finnish name meaning Bay.
Immanuel Church Council invites us to join in an afternoon event
to welcome the residents of Williams
Apartments to the neighborhood.
The Williams Apartments building
borders on the south side of Immanuel’s parking lot and is
the new home for around 80 people who have moved from
homelessness to permanent housing, including 40 veterans.
After returning to Seattle, his wife Sue and daughter
Mia, began looking for a Lutheran Church near their
home. They ended up at Immanuel after searching further
up Capitol Hill. They came to Immanuel in the spring of
1989 when Bill Coffman was Pastor.
We’ll gather in the parish hall to play games, enjoy ice
cream sundaes and get acquainted. It’s an event for all
ages.
Before long John was elected to the Church Council
and later became involved with the bookkeeping for both
Immanuel and ICS. After retirement he became involved
with the building, fixing, fixing, fixing.
There are several ways we can participate.
• come to the party
• bring a game and host a game table (something
everyone can enjoy doing together like Pictionary)
• bring a topping for sundaes
• provide hospitality—welcoming and greeting
• help to set up
• help to clean up
Today he is a “Real Weekend Duffer.” A few weeks
ago, he had a second hip replacement and is up and running again.
His daughter Mia is teaching English in South Korea.
Thus John makes a trip or two a year to visit her. John has
seen many changes in the neighborhood from small houses
to high-rise buildings and the pea-patch. He has enjoyed
the commitment, dedication and integrity of both the
people in the congregation and on staff. All are willing to
get involved in the volunteer work it takes to maintain and
retain the historic nature of the building.
Sign up to participate at Sunday worship or call the
church the church office. For more information talk to
Kevin Johnsen (206-619-3172) or Kathleen Seymour (206
-930-6468).
Let’s give our new neighbors a warm welcome
and have fun together on a Saturday afternoon.
John enjoys coming to church and seeing that the congregation is growing. No longer does one know everyone
really well.
Come November 1st, John will become a snowbird
and head off to Arizona, until the 1st of May, where the
sun shines all the time and he can pick oranges, lemons
and grapefruit from trees in the yard starting in January.
Church of Steadfast Love
Fall Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
October 19 at 6:00
Church of Steadfast Love is a Lutheran (ELCA) mission development congregation at Compass Housing Alliance in Pioneer Square. Immanuel congregation has been
a financial supporter of Steadfast Love for the past several
years. The congregation comes from all walks of life and
from all over the world. It’s a congregation that wouldn’t
be able to exist without support from others.
Steadfast Love fundraisers are always a lot of fun.
This one will feature live music, a raffle and a great spaghetti dinner. Tickets are $25.00. To make a reservation,
email [email protected] or
phone 206-357-3112. The event will be held at Phinney
Ridge Lutheran, 7500 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle 98103.
↑ John Lahti unloading food from the church van for
food bank, where he volunteered for many years; in addition to all of the ICS programs.
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OUR PRAYER CONCERNS
Immanuel Congregation Financials
“I want Jesus to walk with me;
I want Jesus to walk with me;
all along my pilgrim journey,
Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.”
“When I'm in trouble, Lord, walk with me;
when I'm in trouble, Lord, walk with me;
when my head is bowed in sorrow,
Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.”
[ELW #325]
YearYear-toto-date August 2013
250000
200000
150000
2012 Actuals
100000
2013 Actuals
50000
2013 Budget
For healing: for Jan Faull’s baby grandson, George, born
with an enlarged spleen; for Juanita Merrifield with an
ankle replacement; for Sam Hunt’s puppy having seizures.
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Member
Offering
Total
Income
Total
Expense
Actual
Budget
Difference
Member Offering
98,428
104,667
(6,238)
Non-member Offering
11,154
7,333
3,820
Total Income
202,166
202,958
(792)
Total Expense
206,014
202,958
3,056
Income under expenses
(3,848)
0
For safety: for Luke Roehl, in South Africa with Global
Missions.
Thanks for answered prayers: from Claudia Erdman
for a good diagnosis for Bob.
We pray for our shut-ins: Bob Erdman; Jim Gamrath;
Carole Haney; Laurie McGibbon.
We pray for our Church: for Pastor Susan and the other
pastors who assist her; staff; the church council; Children’s Church leaders, nursery care, ICS Director, Staff
and Board; for all who serve: organist, lectors, ushers,
assistants, choir, etc.; for those who are served by Immanuel’s outreach; for Lay Eucharistic Ministers who
bring communion and minister to our shut-ins; and for
our visitors. Bless us that we may be a blessing!
PLU Corner
Since our dear Molly Lindberg is a
Lute now, everyone in the Immanuel
community has a connection to PLU
(Pacific Lutheran University). Of
course, Molly is not the only Immanuel
member that can claim the Lute designation; Pastor Susan and many of our members are
alumni/past attendees of this beloved institution founded
by Norwegian brothers and sisters. Look for tidbits about
PLU in upcoming newsletters. This month- dates of a few
activities on campus.
For comfort in the loss of a loved one within the past
year: Barbara Byrne Alver and family in the death of her
husband, Ken; Terrill Chang’s family following his father’s death; John Griffin’s family—Kirsten, Aiden and
Jackson on the death of father and grandfather; for Karen
and Les Wahlstrom in the death of their nephew
Fall Preview Day Oct. 6
A hallmark visit program for prospective students
For our men and women in the Armed Forces.
Homecoming 2013 Oct. 10-13
Dedication of the Karen Hille Philips Center for the
performing Arts (formerly known as Eastvold Chapel)
will be included in the festivities.
We pray for our President and Congress that they may
keep the needs of people in their focus. We pray for all
world leaders that they will reach out in compassion to
help those in need—whether from natural disasters or
oppression in any form.
Dr. Renate Wind
Oct. 15
Professor of Theology in Nuremburg, Germany speaks
about Dietrich Bonhoeffer
We invite you to join us on the Prayer Chain for intercessory prayer. If you don’t use the internet, you will be
called by ‘phone. If you need prayer for yourself or a
loved one, please call or e-mail Joan Lundquist 425-7785663; Thelma Colman 206-254-1792; or Maryann Lund,
425-347-0413 or [email protected].
A PLU Christmas
Dec 3 at Benaroya Hall
Tickets go on sale November 1
Everyone who has any PLU related items, can contribute to this corner. To do so, or to receive more information
about the above events or about other PLU activities, contact Joan Lundquist at [email protected].
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Dear Friends:
After a very busy summer we find ourselves
equally engaged this fall. We said farewell to our summer Executive Intern, Vivian, and to our Pantry Assistant, Scott. We’ve refinished the floors in the Parish
Hall and the gym. We’ve moved a couple of the men
in our Recovery Program next door to the Williams
Apartments. We’ve distributed pounds of fresh fruits
and vegetables through our Food Bank and we served
our traditional August Community Lunch MEATLOAF to all who came through our doors. We participated in the South Lake Union and the Cascade Block
Parties. Whew!
Our breakfast is an important opportunity for ICS to
introduce new people and new businesses to our organization. Please help us carry out that tradition by inviting
someone new to sit with you at the breakfast. Reservations are required. Please call Candi Olson at (206) 6221930 or email her at [email protected].
Hope to see you all there!
Blessings,
Patty Turnberg
Executive Director
Immanuel
Community
Services
Gratitude Dinner
So far this fall, we’ve hosted a Gratitude Dinner to
thank folks who made gifts to our Restroom Renovation Campaign and we thank our volunteer chef, Peggy
Haug, for a delicious dinner. We also hosted a team
from Horizon House on United Way’s Day of Caring
and watched them joyfully cook and serve a hot breakfast (sausage, pancakes, fruit, eggs, potatoes, etc.) to a
hungry crowd at our Hygiene Center. Then we
watched as they prepared a delicious ham dinner and
left it for the men in our Recovery Program to enjoy.
At the end of the day, they left tired and satisfied as
they saw first-hand, how much their efforts were appreciated.
BENEFIT BREAKFAST
OCTOBER 17th 7:30 AM
Now we are busily preparing for our BIG EVENT
….our Annual Benefit Breakfast! We hope you will
all join us on Thursday October 17th at 7:30 am here in
the Parish Hall. If you’ve never come before….please
make it a point to come this year. If you are a repeat
customer…please come back…and bring some friends.
Our goal is to raise $25,000 for ICS!! This is a huge
part of our budget and we need your help in reaching
our goal.
Immanuel Community Services (ICS)
Coffee Tour
Monday, October 28
Our keynote speaker this year is Bill Hobson, the
Executive Director of Downtown Emergency Services.
Bill has a long history of serving a challenging population in Seattle and he will have some very interesting
things to tell us about Seattle’s response to homelessness.
12:00noon—1:00pm
Want to learn more about ICS or introduce a friend or
colleague to ICS? Join us for a Coffee Tour held the 4th
Monday of each month. You will see the Food Bank in action, meet staff, and tour the facility where we operate all of
our programs. Please contact ICS Director Patty Turnberg
to reserve a spot. [email protected] or (206)
622-1930.
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October 2013
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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11a Women’s Bible
Study
6:30p Nom Committee
7:30p Choir
7p Love Wins book study
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10a Quilting
12p Finance Cmte
7:30p AA
12:30p Staff
6p Exec Committee
7p Church Council
7:30p Choir
7p Love Wins book study
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7:30a ICS Breakfast
10a Quilting
12:30p Staff
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9a Education Hour
10:30a Worship
12p Immanuel Market
Place
1:00p Crop Walk
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9a Education Hour
10:30a Worship
Thursday
12:30p Staff
Friday
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10a Rehearsal
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5:30p First Friday Event
at Row House Cafe
4:30p Wedding
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10a Blessing of the
Animals
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9:30a Cong Care
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2p - 4p Williams House
Welcome event
7:30p AA
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9:00a Education Hour
10:30a Worship
Quilt Sunday
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9:00a Education Hour
10:30a Worship
Confirmation
12p Community Lunch
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11a Food Bank
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7:30p Choir
7p Love Wins book study
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10a Quilting
12:30p Staff
7:30p Choir
7:30p AA
6p ICS Board
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11a Food Bank
12p ICS Coffee Tour
7:30p AA
12:30p Staff
7p Love Wins book study
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10a Worship Cmte
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10a LWR Quilt Packing
7:30p Choir
7p Love Wins book study
Saturday
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9a Community Lunch
prep