, F O C U S Our Savior Lutheran Church December 2005 Vol 20 No. 11 Loved by Association Harold had communicated with her how much he loved having her sister, Blaire, in Las Brisas. Ryan barely knew Harold and Harold barely knew Ryan. But it didn’t mat- ter because Blaire was her sister, so Harold knew he loved Ryan, too. Ryan was loved by association, no strings attached, she did nothing to earn it or lose it. It was a free gift. It was a real life picture for me of how God loves us, how God’s love works through us and in spite of us, and how it is a free gift. In Ephesians 5:1 and 2 it says, “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (NRSV). So go! Live in love! Be an imitator of Christ’s love. Just like Blaire. You might bless an unexpecting person. Just like Ryan. by Janet Cederberg Associate in Ministry Director of Youth Ministries The first I had heard about it was from Helene, one of the Danish missionaries in Chiclayo, Peru. I am sure it was over coffee one morning when she mentioned what Harold, the pastor in Las Brisas, had said about Blaire (Smith). Helene proceeded to tell me how Harold absolutely enjoyed having Blaire at the work site. Blaire and a group from OSLC had been working all week in Las Brisas. And I mean sweaty, dirty, back breaking work. I had heard that Blaire was working hard but I knew that this comment from Harold was not about how quickly she could dig a hole or how many rocks she moved. It was about who Blaire is and not about her work ethic. Blaire’s laugh can make you cry. She used any and every Spanish word she knew because she knew the importance of communication. Her smile can brighten any room. Her way is one of welcome. Harold spoke of something extraordinary in Blaire and yet it was some- thing he knew quite well, the love of God. It just radiates from her. The last night of our trip, we sat in a circle for a final sharing time. Ryan told us that
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F O C U SOur Savior Lutheran Church
December 2005 Vol 20 No. 11
Loved by Association
Harold had communicated with her how much he loved having her sister, Blaire, in Las Brisas. Ryan barely knew Harold and Harold barely knew Ryan. But it didn’t mat-ter because Blaire was her sister, so Harold knew he loved Ryan, too. Ryan was loved by association, no strings attached, she did nothing to earn it or lose it. It was a free gift.
It was a real life picture for me of how God loves us, how God’s love works through us and in spite of us, and how it is a free gift. In Ephesians 5:1 and 2 it says, “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (NRSV). So go! Live in love! Be an imitator of Christ’s love. Just like Blaire. You might bless an unexpecting person. Just like Ryan.
by Janet CederbergAssociate in MinistryDirector of Youth Ministries
The first I had heard about it was from Helene, one of the Danish missionaries in Chiclayo, Peru. I am sure it was over coffee one morning when she mentioned what Harold, the pastor in Las Brisas, had said about Blaire (Smith). Helene proceeded to tell me how Harold absolutely enjoyed having Blaire at the work site. Blaire and a group from OSLC had been working all week in Las Brisas. And I mean sweaty, dirty, back breaking work. I had heard that Blaire was working hard but I knew that this comment from Harold was not about how quickly she could dig a hole or how many rocks she moved. It was about who Blaire is and not about her work ethic. Blaire’s laugh can make you cry. She used any and every Spanish word she knew because she knew the importance of communication. Her smile can brighten any room. Her way is one of welcome. Harold spoke of something extraordinary in Blaire and yet it was some-thing he knew quite well, the love of God. It just radiates from her.
The last night of our trip, we sat in a circle for a final sharing time. Ryan told us that
Worship in DecemberAdventSundays of preparation and expectation
Worship during Advent is filled with songs of hope for what is to come and expectation and preparation for the miracle of Christ’s arrival in our lives. We begin our sung liturgy with Prepare a Place While You’re Waiting which reminds us that our real “busy-ness” before Christmas is focused on making a place for Christ in our lives. The lighting of the Advent wreath during worship is the visual embodiment of our wait-ing. As Advent progresses and one more candle is lit each week in Advent, we can see the Light is coming closer. The new song in our liturgy, Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah, encour-ages us to “let the light banish darkness.” The liturgy ends with the upbeat spiritual Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning, a joyful reminder that “the time is coming nigh.”
Christmas Eve Services7:00 P.M., 9:00 P.M. and 11:00 P.M.
(Note some changes)Christmas Eve worship brings the story of Christ’s birth in word and song through the favorite form of lessons and carols. Candlelight and the singing of "Silent Night" will conclude all three services. The 11:00 P.M. service will be the only service at which Holy Communion is served.
For those members of the congregation who choose which service to attend based on the musical offerings, please note that we have changed which ensembles participate at each service in order to reflect the current atten-dance patterns of the congregation. The Brass
Ensemble and soloists will provide musical offerings at the 7:00 P.M. service. Chancel Choir and Memorial Bell Choir will be at the 9:00 P.M. service. A bell ensemble and soloists will be at the 11:00 P.M. service.
Christmas Day SundayWorship10:00 A.M.
Christmas Day falls on a Sunday this year, so we will celebrate Holy Communion at this one service only.
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Wanted: More Sound Engineers
Volunteers are needed to learn how to run the sound board for Sunday morning worship servic-es. You don’t need any prior experience. Volun-teers are asked to contact Vicky Thomas at (425) 392-4169 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Come on and step forward—OSLC needs your help!
Library News
A starry night long agoA tiny town overcrowded with travelersMary and Joseph rest in a stableShepherds watch in the hillsAngels sing on highA tiny babe lies in a mangerGod’s wondrous gift to us all on that first Christ-mas EveA story we never tire of hearing…Come read it again, along with many other hol-iday offerings Now on display in the library.
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My Spirit RejoicesA Holiday Concert
Sunday, Dec. 11, 4:00 P.M.
Let your spirits be lifted when our OSLC musicians perform My Spirit Rejoices, a concert of music celebrating the season. This is our biggest musical event of the season!
The Memorial Bell choir, Chancel Choir, Brass Ensemble, and Children’s Choir all bring their musi-cal gifts to this wonderful afternoon. Orchestral players from several local ensembles will fill out the ranks of OSLC players for Andrew Carter’s "Magnificat," a setting of Mary’s song of rejoicing when she learned she would bear Christ’s son. Tune up your voices, because the congregation joins in on several of the favorite carols!
The musicians consider this an evangelism event; we encourage you to bring friends to church who might otherwise not come. The price is right—a freewill offering will be taken to support the work of OSLC ministries.
Shannon Dickens, (425) 226-6603, is coordinating a post-concert reception: please call her if you can help by bringing food or with set-up or clean-up. Help is also needed in reconfiguring the sanc-tuary after worship on Sunday, December 11.
Annual Women's RetreatBack at Rainbow Lodge!Feb. 17-19, 2006
Mark your calendars for February 17, 18, and 19 of 2006. Our leader will be Professor Sue Houglum of Trinity Lutheran College and our topic is “Praying the Seasons”, which will ac-tively explore prayer through the liturgical sea-sons. We will begin our retreat Friday evening and conclude Sunday afternoon.
Save the DateLabor Day WeekendAll-Congregation RetreatSept. 1-3, 2006
This wonderful time of fun and fellowship for all ages will take place at Lake Retreat Camp & Conference Center in Ravensdale, Wash., about 25 minutes south of Issaquah.
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Treasurer's ReportIn October we received in total $38,770, we spent $36,823, net income of $1,947.00.
July through October we have received General Fund Giving of $134,214. vs. budget of $163,108, meaning we are $27,894 behind budget.
July through October expenses are $154,014, we have spent $16,600 more than we have received.
Respectfully, David North, Treasurer
Coffee Hour KudosA special thank you to all who served during a Sunday morning coffee hour in November: Jim Marshall, Dianne Tanner, Josee Jordan, LaRue Nelson, Lena Schaper, Carol and Aminah McMurray, Joyce Reed-Ambrosia, Marian James, Mary Swanson, Mary Fricke, Sandy Aldworth, and Jean Pass.
Blessings in Christ, Shannon Dickens
Growing to ServeAn UpdateThis is brief update provided by the treasurer. This report is meant to serve as compliment to the fine work being done by the various committees, your council thought a brief update would be timely.
Pledges received for GTS II : $333,987.00
Amount received as of October 31: $223,040.00
Amount of pledges remaining: $110,947.00
We borrowed $350,000 in August 2004 to help fund the sanctuary construc-tion project.
We currently owe $42,900.
The new roof, the painting so far, repairs, and landscaping are all paid for.
We plan to continue to pay down the loan as quickly as possible, balancing the anticipated GTS Giving with ongo-ing needs of painting/landscaping proj-ects and the Liturgical Arts Committee improvement recommendations.
Thank you, to all, who have pledged and given so generously.
Respectfully, David A. North, Treasurer
The Green Quiltby Sandy Nygaard
In addition to being a full-time mom, part-time CPA, and OSLC financial secretary, Sandy Nygaard is a part-time writer. A copy of her recent article, “The Green Quilt,” published in DisciplesWorld, is inserted in this issue of the Focus.
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Logos . . . Here's What's Happening Classes for all ages continues through Decem-ber 11 at 9:45 to 10:45 A.M.
On December 18 we’ll all gather in the sanctu-ary for an All-Church sing which is a great time of singing our favorite Christmas hymns. It’s for everyone—all ages! Everyone has a voice to praise the Lord! Logos will be on recess for Sundays December 18 and 25 and January 1. We’ll resume on Sun-day, January 8 with an intergenerational event sponsored by our Global Missions Committee Watch for more details to follow. Regular Logos classes will begin again on January 15.
From ShannonA huge thank you to all who contributed to Janet Cederberg’s 10 year anniversary reception as youth director at OSLC. It was a festive and meaningful event celebrating this milestone with her and appreciating all she’s done for us!
Thanks to Lisa Gillin and Jane Wuest for their Leadership, Shelly Howe for organizing Janet’s gift, Jerry Hoganson, Mark Mummy, and Paul Tolo for their wonderful music, Kathy Ziegler for her delicious cakes, Gary Kneepkens and Kathy Ziegler for serving Janet’s cake, Gerrie Hendrickson and Lisa Gillin for serving punch, Tami Cron, Peggy Ellingsen, Sigrid Flatness, Christine Fry, Lisa Gillin, Margot Inman, Josee Jordan, Linda Nack, Marlene Pickering, Judi Russell, The Sladek Family, Dianne Tanner, and Sherran Whatley for providing Refreshments, and Gerrie Hendrickson, Marilyn Larson, and Kathy Monroe for being our clean-up crew.
From JanetThank you to all who had a part in and par-ticipated in my ten year anniversary celebration. Your words, hugs, cards, gifts, and monies that will go toward a sabbatical are indeed a gift. I have had a wonderful ten years of ministry here at OSLC. I am truly blessed to be here serving God in your midst. Thanks again and I look for-ward to the years to come.
Need a Notary?If you need the services of a notary, contact Ja-net Heck in the church office, (425) 392-4169. She is happy to assist members with their no-tary needs.
Focus Available on the WebThe Focus is now available on the web at www.oslcissaquah.org.
A Word of CautionWe have been experiencing some unfortunate theft in the build-ing. To be safe, when you come to church, be sure to secure your vehicle and keep your personal belongings in your sight.
Senior High YouthCascade Meadows Snow Retreat Jan. 6-8, 2006Our annual Cascade Meadows Snow Retreat for the Sr. High Youth is officially on the calendar. We will be going up and over Stevens Pass on Jan 6-8th. The cost will be $55. Put it on the calendar and ask a friend to join us.
Middle School YouthRIDDLE Scavenger HuntSun., Dec. 4, 5:30-7:00 P.M.The Middle School youth are going have a “RIDDLE Scavenger HUNT” and pizza at OSLC on Sunday, December 4th from 5:30-7:00pm. It is free! Bring a friend and a flashlight. It will be a fantastic time.
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Senior High YouthSummer Mission TripJuly 23The Sr. High SummerMission trip will be inAnchorage and we arescheduled for the week ofJuly 23. The initial deposits will be due in January. Look for a flyer in the mail for more details. We are going again with Youthworks and have reserved 18 spots! If you have any questions, please see Janet.
Senior High
YouthWhite
Elephant Gift Epiphany
PartyThe new annual
Sr. High White Elephant Gift
Epiphany Party is scheduled for
the Epiphany season which is in January. Now
you have all Christmas break
to search for that tacky gift.
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Monthly Opportunities Available at OSLC
There are many opportunities throughout the
month to join in fellowship and study at OSLC.
Here are some of these opportunities:
Mission Quilters, Wednesdays, 9:30 A.M.,
Anderson Hall (help make quilts–no experience
or sewing skills necessary)
Grief and Support Group, first Tuesday
monthly, 11:30 A.M., library
Hope Circle, third Friday monthly, 9:30 A.M.
and Faith Circle, third Monday monthly, 7:30
P.M. These two women’s groups meet for Bible
study in members’ homes. Contact the church
office if you’d like more information about these
studies.
Lutepins, OSLC’s bowling league, meets at 3:45
P.M. at Sun Villa Lanes in Eastgate (Bellevue)
for bowling on certain Sundays of the month.
Contact Paulette Claver at (425) 391-2581 for
more information.
ALPHA will resume in March 2006. Contact
Renée McNeal at (425) 392-4169 for more infor-
mation.
Music Ministry, there are many opportuni-
ties available: Chancel choir, Memorial Bell,
Children’s Choir, Youth Bells, Confirmation
Band, Youth Band, and Brass Ensemble. Contact
Vicky Thomas, Music Director, at (425) 392-4169
for more information.
Tuesday Prayer and Study GroupThis group is on hiatus during December and will resume on Tuesday, January 10, at 10:00 A.M. with a 5 week focus on “Myths and Facts about Islam”. This video-based course is a timely study considering our world today. There will be time for discussion about the dif-fering viewpoints of Muslims and Christians. Free childcare is provided. Renée McNeal, AiM, is the study facilitator and can be reached in the Church Office at (425) 392-4169.
Thursday MorningBible Study10:00 to 11:15 A.M.
Pastor Thomas is leading a study of Psalms and Spirituality, a video based course with Eugene Peterson. In addition to watching and discuss-ing the videos, participants are reading and discussing the book, Answering God—Psalms as Tools for Prayer (also by Eugene Peterson.) Class will not meet on December 22 or December 29.
Readers Wanted: The OSLC Book Club invites you to join us for our spring 2006 meeting. (That’s right, spring—probably April.) We’re friendly, quiet (unless we’ve had too much coffee), and fun and have lively discussions. Our next selection is The Chronicles of Narnia, the first three books: “The Magician’s Nephew;” “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe;” “The Horse and His Boy.” FYI: Barnes & Noble now has a paperback un-abridged edition containing all seven books for less than $20. For information, contact Sherry Kiefel at (425) 392-1849.
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OSLC Council Adopts Extended StudyLeave/Sabbatical Policy
While it has been the practice of our congrega-tion to offer an extended study leave, or sab-batical, to our ministerial staff after six years of service, it had never been adopted formally until October 2005, when the OSLC council unani-mously approved the Extended Study Leave (Sabbatical) Policy for OSLC. OSLC’s new policy is grounded in the Biblical roots of the Sabbath as a gift from God of rest, renewal and hope and reinforced by the Northwest Washington Synod Guidelines which recommend extended study leave for rostered staff.
Extended study leave provides many benefits to the congregation and its recipients.
1) It offers an opportunity to reflect on the call to ministry and the relationship with God and God’s people.
2) It is an expression of mutuality and care for one another.
3) It assists in building strong leadership by offer-ing the opportunity to keep abreast of new devel-opments and stimulation of effective ministries.
4) It provides rejuvenation necessary for those serving in a long-term pastorate.
5) It demonstrates the generosity and support of a congregation to its staff.
6) When congregations search to fill positions, it makes the congregation more attractive to the best and brightest personnel.
The recently adopted OSLC Extended Study Leave policy includes the following:
“An extended study leave of 12 weeks (three
months) may be granted to full-time rostered persons after serving at OSLC for six years. This recommendation may also be granted on a pro-rated basis to rostered staff serving at least 30 hours per week for a period of six years at OSLC. For example, a rostered staff person serving 30 hours per week for a period of six years would be eligible for 9 weeks of extended study leave. The OSLC council may, in its discretion, grant extended study leave time to non-rostered pro-gram staff serving at least 30 hours per week for a period of six years. References to rostered persons in this policy will apply to non-rostered program staff granted extended study leave by council decision.”
If you would like to view the entire text of the Extended Study Leave Policy for OSLC, please email Lisa Gillin at [email protected] or con-tact the church office for a copy.
OSL PreschoolNew Fall 2006 School
Our preschool has made a couple of changes for this school year and next school year. Due to low enrollment in the PM 3s class, we have had to close that class for the remainder of the school year. It was a tough decision! With the loss of our PM 3s class we now have the time and teachers to open a 5-day Pre-K in the af-ternoon. This new class will begin in the fall of 2006. More details about the tuition and reg-istration for this class will be available in the new year.
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Global Missions Auction a Huge Success!!!!WOW! Thanks to themembers of OSLC for yourgenerous support. $4,518 was raised on Nov. 6 at the Global Missions Auction. With The THRIVENT matching funds our total raised will be $6,118. This is a huge boost to our congregation’s mission’s funds, within our church, and world wide. Major thanks go to Jay and Lynne Charles-ton for saying YES we can do this and start-ing the ball rolling by getting over 50 items donated. Many hours of work were put in by: Mary Swanson, Mary Fricke, Sandy Aldworth, and Marian James in the kitchen, shopping, making soup, serving, and cleaning up: ca-shiers Jay Charleston, Diane Nelson, Peggy Abernathy, and Jean Pass; our wonderful auc-tioneers Gary Kneepkens and Bill Bergsma with Shirley Witsoe recording; forever faith-ful Renée McNeal who saw to all the room set up and clean up details; Paul Geraci and Scott Charleston who manned the babysitting room; Georgeanne and Dave Park at our silent bid tables; and Josee Jordan, table decorations. Many hands helped to create the success that we had. Thank you all!
The next Global Missions meeting is Dec. 6 at Marian James house. Call (425) 392-6840 for directions. We will be planning our Mission Emphasis Sunday, which will an intergenera-tional event on January 8. Mark your calen-dars and come join in a family educational and craft event. We be sharing information about our new liaison with Rwanda Partners Please come, join in, and help us spread God’s word among all people and nations.
New Senior Spiritual Group
Does getting older mean growing holier? Is ag-
ing all about a decrease in energy and ability,
or is it true that the later decades of life really
are the “golden years?” These and other simi-
lar questions are what the book, Wine at the
End of the Feast is all about. A new spirituality/
Our preschool has had only four directors over the last 25 years. That speaks volumes about the dedication of our staff and the excellence of our school.
Adriana McClary, 1980-1984Co-Directors Adriana McClary and Marilyn de Veer, 1984-1993 Marilyn de Veer, 1993-1998Patty Christopherson, 1998-1999Connie Van Houten, 1999-present
Eric Nelson (Margot Inman); Dutch Kramer (uncle of Joanna Wood & Jeanette Patterson); Cindy Harris (cousin of Joanna Wood & Jeanette Patterson); Al Deranleu & Robert Hull (uncles of Shirley Witsoe); Mary McAnerney (sister of Jim Kramer); Lauren Mummy (sister-in-law of Mark Mummy & Bev Geary); Flo Klare (Robin Timmerman); Bob Grinnell (Robin Timmerman); Marlynn Gardner (aunt of Marilyn Kneepkens).
We pray for expectant mothers: Heather McKimmey (sister-in-law of Becky Mogensen); Carolina Sadowski (Karin Zimmer); Sara Clement (Karin Zimmer); Karen Stone (sister of Jeff Youngstrom); Melissa Robertson (daughter-in-law of Don & Lorna Robertson); Angie Ballou and Shelley Young (sister-in-law and cousin of Debbie Sladek).
We offer thanksgiving to God: For new jobs for Robin Timmerman and Shelley Howe. For the marriage on November 12 of Hope Jorgensen and Sean Struck. For the ordination of Jocelyn Carson at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Shoreline.
We pray for OSLC Preschool, Teachers, Students, and Parents.
We promise to nurture new members received November 6: Chris Hoganson; Jeff Lucas and his children Paige and John; Kathryn Miller; Doris Olsen; Lena Schaper; Ron Sordahl and his son Tommy.
We promise to nurture those baptized on October 23: John Patrick Kilgallon, son of Shawn & Tanna; and Serena Anne Town, daughter of Erik and Tia.
We offer blessings to: Larry & Debi Hoger who trans-ferred to King of Glory Lutheran Church, Boise, Idaho; Kimberly Bode who transferred to Saint Patrick Presbyterian Church, Greeley Colorado; and Paul, Vic, Anna and Collin Okerlund who transferred to Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church, Sammamish, Washington.
Prayers continued on next page
PrayersWe remember in prayer OSLC members: Rachael Gerking; Carol Harbolt; Aagot Hess; Marian James; Frank Kleingartner; Vern Lindquist; Kimberly Montague; Anna Njos; Colleen Petersen; Lucille Sanderson; Walt & Olga Seil; Gloria Seiler.
We pray for the safety of OSLC members and friends serving in the military: Blake Baldwin; Jonathan Beddall; Jacob Benson; Brad Cardwell; Erik Carlson; David Cederberg; Kiet Christensen; Benjamin Cohen; Stephanie DeBlase; Rory Dunn; Andrew Dye; Erik Flynn; Daniel French; Greg Gosselin; Nate Heller; Chris Hollaway; Adam Householder; Dan Johnson; Chris Jordan; Bradley Karet; Jason Lewis; Theo Martin; Deven McCanna; Ryan McCormick; Aaron McNeal; Matt Meyers; Mike Musard; Michael Nelson; Matt Paige; Jonathan ‘Jon’ Park; Michael Perry; Ben Poster; Adam Purvis; Andrew Qualy; Chuck Randolph; Zach Rannow; Jeff Ray; Chantella Releford; Ramon Reyes; Kristian Ritter; Lee Schaper; Anthony Schmidt; Owen Seeger; Michael Simmer; Jon Steven Thomas; Jordan Thompson; Christy Van Houten; Kyle Westover; Daniel Wright; Jimmy & Shelley Young and for all military personnel serving here and abroad.
We ask for peace and comfort for those mourning the death of loved ones: For peace and comfort dur-ing this time of grieving for the family and friends of: Walter Besrud (brother of Selma Thompson); Vic Mazarelle (Pastor Thomas); Patricia Griffith (aunt of Michael Cummings); Scott Konarski (Dianne Tanner); Sherry Schneider (Jodi Wittrock); Leon Legler (father of Jill Naegle); Emilie (Aagot Hess); Paquito Parés &
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Larry and I moved to the Boise Idaho area at the end of July, where I was offered a great job with a cabinetry design company in Meridian. We had moved to Marysville last December, and that just wasn’t our spot—we were really hoping for a smaller communi-ty, and Larry wanted better weather. I went through terrible withdrawal missing all of our church family at OSLC, so we were ex-cited to find a wonderful new church fam-ily at King of Glory Lutheran in Boise. We understand that four church families there are from OSLC; however, we have only met the Bob Pederson’s so far. We attended a 40-50’s group dinner and met lots of friendly people.
The weather here is similar to Wenatchee, my home town, and we love all the sunshine, lots of recreation activities, and many street-side cafes and restaurants in the area. We have been biking the many miles of paved trails, and exploring the historical sites that abound. It seems like so many people have RV’s and you can actually find camping sites nearby. The highways driving here are nearly empty, so if you want to visit next year, let us know if you are passing through . . . Thank you so much for all your prayers and support during my last couple of years of hip prob-lems. I am doing very well, and am so grate-ful for the medical science that allowed me to be re-built. Marinda is attending Bellevue Community College, studying Design and is still working at Trader Joes in Issaquah. She moved to her own apartment at Windsong across from the church.
Blessings to you all,Debi & Larry HogerP.O. Box 1314Meridian, ID 83580-1314
We pray for our missionaries and global missions: Henrik & Patty Christopherson & their children; Rwanda Partners; Sister Congregations: St. Catherine’s Lutheran Church in St. Petersburg, Russia and Mekelle Lutheran Church in Mekelle, Ethiopia; for the congregations in Chicalyo, Peru: Pepe at Las Brisas, Merci in San Antonio and Harold at Las Lomas. MaaSae Girls Lutheran Secondary School in Monduli, Tanzania.
Prayer is putting our faith into action, and prayer is pleasing to God. Link up with our prayer chain if you have a need or if you want to share a thanksgiving or praise. Call Jill Nagele at (425) 392-0116.
The Prophesy is Fulfilled: The Word of the LordTrinity Lutheran CollegeAdvent Concert
Friday, December 2 at 7:30 P.M.Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 P.M.Sunday, December 4 at 4:00 P.M.
Directed by Dr. Rachel Root, featuring the Trinity Lutheran College Choir. Freewill offering.Trinity Lutheran College, 4221 228th Ave. SE, Issaquah, 98029. Tel. (425) 392-0400 or www. tlc.edu.
What child is this?A Christimas Celebration from the Campus of Pacific Lutheran Uni-versity
Friday, December 2 at 8:00 P.M.,St. Mary's Cathedral, Portland
Saturday, December 3 at 8:00 P.M.,First Presbyterian Church, SeattleSunday, December 4 at 4:00 P.M.,Olson Auditorium, PLU Campus
Featuring Choir of the West (Kathryn Lehmann, conductor)), University Chorale (Richard Nance, conductor), and University Symphony Orchestra (Jeffrey Bell-Hanson, conductor). Ticket and spe-cial rate info. available. Tel. (253) 535-7787.
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