August 25, 2010
 
Do you realize that it is only 4 months until Christmas?  When I discovered this, there were lots of moans and groans in the office.  But it is time to look forward into the new program year.  It is time to share in fellowship with each other; time to grow in faith through Bible Study, Sunday school, and worship; time to extend our outreach to Kirkland and beyond; time to participate in the life of LWCC.
 
Here is what we have to look forward to at LWCC!
 
Neighborhood Picnic – The Norkirk area of Kirkland, where LWCC is located, is having its annual picnic this Saturday, 8/28, at Crestwoods Park (by the Jr. High).  The festivities and events start at noon.  This is a great opportunity for LWCC to become known in our neighborhood and for us to get to know our neighbors.  Visit www.hi-kirk.com for a complete list of activities.
 
Purl Jam – If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, embroidery, cross-stitch, any work of the hand, you are invited to the next meeting of LWCC’s Purl Jam (I still LOVE this name).  Be at Village Yarn and Tea (Lake Forest Park) at 1 PM on Sunday, 8/29.
 
***Special Offering for Pakistan - How much more can Pakistan take?  As the flooding enters its second month, having displaced some 20 million, Church World Service is finding that assisting the tens of thousands of people affected by the disaster is not easy.  The cornerstone of the response is to provide direct assistance to nearly 100,000 individuals, or about 13,500 households; this includes food and non-food items, shelter kits and health care.  What can LWCC do?   We can make needed cash contribution to CWS through our General Unit, Week of Compassion.  Envelopes marked “Pakistan” will be placed in the bulletins on 8/29 and 9/5 for your donation.  Please make the checks to “LWCC”.  If you would rather donate directly to WOC visit their website:  www.weekofcompassion.org.  You can designate your gift to Pakistan relief.
 
KIN Back to School Project Ends 8/29 – It is time again to support this wonderful outreach program.  The churches of KIN have for 15 years been distributing backpacks full of school supplies to children on the Eastside through Hopelink.  You can bring supplies or make a financial donation through Sunday, 8/29.  The most needed items are:  3-ring binders, notebook paper, subject dividers, wide and narrow tip markers, bottled glue and glue sticks, pens, pencils, scissors, pencil boxes, zip-up pencil pouches, spiral notebooks, composition notebooks, highlighters, pocket and report folders, “Pink Pearl” erasers, calculators, and boxes of tissues.  NO CRAYONS PLEASE!  The box for your donated items is in the foyer.  For more information please see our KIN reps, Lorna and Marc F.
 
***Music, Music, Music – The Chancel Choir will begin their weekly practices on Thursday, 9/2, at 7 PM.  Everyone is invited to join this great LWCC group.  No auditions are required!  I am really looking forward to hearing an anthem during our worship.
 
Back to Church Sunday - We will celebrate the start of our 2010/2011 program year, begin the weekly Bible Study groups, kick off Sunday school, and have our first fellowship event in our fellowship hall.  Worship starts at 10:30 and Children’s Church is at 10:45.  Invite your friends, neighbors, and coworkers to join you.  Did you know that 67% of Americans say a personal invitation would be effective in getting them to visit church?  To make the inviting a bit easier, and as a handy reminder, LWCC has cards that can be given to those we invite.  They are on the table in the foyer.  If you want some mailed to you please contact the office by email or phone.
 
Potluck on Back to Church Sunday will be a BBQ.  LWCC will provide the hot dogs, hamburgers, drink, and condiments.  You bring the sides and desserts.  A sign-up sheet will be passed through the congregation over the next several Sundays.  If you don’t get a chance to sign up you are welcome to bring whatever you wish.  We do need a couple more grills.  If you can provide one please contact the office by email or phone.  This will be a perfect time to get caught up with old friends and meet new ones!  PSST…remember we have the kitchen now to keep food items warm or cold!
 
Back to School Means Back to Church…and time for Children’s Church and Bible Study.  Here’s just some of what we look forward to this fall:

• Nursery:  We have a nursery attendant for the infants through 5 year olds.  This service starts 9/12.
• Children’s Church:  This will take place during worship after the Children’s Moment and will be for children grades 1-6.  Our curriculum will be “Seasons of the Spirit” and will utilize a learning station format.  We will also be incorporating the children into the worship on occasional Sundays.
• Adult Bible Studies:
  • Tuesday:  Lunch Bunch Tuesdays at 11:30.  Starts 9/14.  This group will be looking at the lectionary scriptures, with special attention on the text for the coming Sunday’s sermon.
  • Sunday PM Study:  This evening group will start on 9/12 at 6:30 with a soup and the study will begin at 7:00.
• We are also exploring groups/times for the youth and young adults.  If you are interested in helping please contact Pastor Kerry or Dick M. 
• We hope you will take and opportunity to learn and grow in faith and knowledge.

***Come for a day or eight – Mission Week at the Yakama Christian Mission is 9/4-11.  Help repair the Parsonage of the Log Church.  The registration fee covers food, insurance, and project support.  $25 per person/per day or $150 for the entire project.  For a registration form or more information visit, www.disciplesnw.org.
 
Mountain Retreat - The annual LWCC Women’s Retreat will be here before you know it.  Join in the fun, fellowship, and relaxation.  The date is 9/17-19 and the place is Cornerstone Lodge outside of Leavenworth.  Contact the office by phone (425-822-4637) or email (office@lwchristian.org) if you are interested in attending.  The cost will be determined by how many attend.  (Example:  10 people going = $176 + $10 for food, 15 = $117 + $10, 20 = $88 + $10).  With the number we have showing an interest right now the cost would be about $135.  The price includes 2 nights lodging, 5-7 meals, and a weekend of relaxation, rejuvenation, and renewal.  The sign-up deadline will be Sunday, 9/8.  The money will be due 9/12 so it can be deposited and ready for the check that will need to be written to Cornerstone.  To see new pictures of the lodge, visit www.thecornerstonelodge.com.
 
Yodel–A-Eeeoo - Celebrate Oktoberfest at LWCC on 10/16 at the “Fun” Raiser Auction.  The doors will open at 6:30 PM.  Tickets are $15 per person and go on sale 9/5.  The price will go up to $20 per person after 9/26.  The ticket price includes your drinks, appetizers, dessert, and an evening of lively bidding.
   Donations, donations, donations!  This event will go nowhere without the generous donations from area businesses and YOU.  The donation forms and brochures are on the table in the foyer.   You can designate where the proceeds from your donation will go - LWCC, Kirkpatrick Webster Fund, Lake Washington Human Services, or Sibling House.
 
Wow…lots of things going on.  We hope you will find one or more that strikes your interest.
 
See you Sunday,
 
Martha
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Martha Haines
LWCC Office Administrator
343 15th Ave
Kirkland WA 98033
(425) 822-4637
www.lwchristian.org