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Sunday, April 13, 2025

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In This Issue:

- Holy Week Schedule

- Super Sixties: Parkinson’s Disease

- Maundy Thursday Potluck & Worship

- Tables of 8 (7-9)

- MIPC Spring Work Party

MIPC Sunday Schedule:

8:00am Breakfast is Served in the Gym 8:30am Worship in the Gym

9:30am Christian Education Hour

10:30am Worship in the Sanctuary

(livestream at www.mipc.org)

Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025

David Silverman, Getty Images (2010) 


Preacher: Kristy Farber

Scripture: Luke 22:39-51


“I have come into the world to see this: 

the sword drop from men’s hands 

even at the height of their arc of rage 

because we have finally realized 

there is just one flesh we can wound.”


~ Hafiz

Online Giving:
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Gathering Our Hearts in Prayer:
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Things to Know Today

Gathering at Aljoya This Sunday

A gathering to celebrate the life of Marilyn Mathis will take place this Sunday, April 13, from 2:00-4:00 pm at Aljoya on Mercer Island. The public is welcome.

Lent Beyond Chocolate

This Sunday Morning, 9:30am in Classroom A/B

The Gospels share powerful accounts of Jesus of Nazareth's last days - his political protests, his final meal with the disciples, his betrayal and trial, his death. We wrap up this study of the season of Lent on Sunday morning. Led by Rosemary Sixbey.

Mexico Service Trip

The MIPC Mexico 2025 Local/Global Partnerships service trip is set for April 16–20! In collaboration with Doxa, our mission partner in Tijuana, this multigenerational team of adults and students will spend five days engaged in house building, community building, and service in East Tijuana. Please keep this group in your prayers as they prepare to serve.

Super Sixties

Thursday April 17th, 10:30am in Classroom A/B

Did you know that over 100,000 people are impacted by Parkinson’s in the Northwest? Dr. Marci Nemhauser of the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation will provide information on Parkinson’s Disease, and programs provided by NPF that raise awareness, support specialty care, and help improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s, their care-partners and families. For planning, RSVP to Ruth Ann by April 15th at ruthannb@mipc.org or 206-232-5595 x1002.

Maundy Thursday: Potluck & Worship

Join us on Thursday, April 17th, for an evening of fellowship and worship at MIPC. We’ll gather in the gym from 6:00 to 6:45 PM for a potluck dinner and interactive activity stations, creating space to reflect on the themes of Maundy Thursday. All are welcome, Click Here to bring a dish to share.

At 6:45 PM, we’ll transition to the Sanctuary for our Maundy Thursday worship service, remembering Jesus’ last meal with his disciples and the depth of his love for us. 

Tables of 8 (7-9)

Share dinner and fellowship in small groups! This involves two shared meals, once in May and once in June, and is a great way to get to know others! Couples and singles are welcome! Childcare available upon request. Sign-ups and more info are available HERE through April 21, or at church on Sundays April 13 and 20. Contact Marlab@mipc.org with questions.

Walk to Jerusalem

The "Walk to Jerusalem" is a Lenten practice where as a congregation, we walk, run, bike, swim, pray, etc, to reach Jerusalem by Easter; a symbolic gesture of unity with Our Lord.

We still have a way to go! Please submit your miles/time/activities weekly at Walk to Jerusalem or by email to marlab@mipc.org or fill out a form on Sundays. This week's scripture to consider:

"Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus"

~ Philippians 2:5

Flowering of the Cross

Please join the MIPC tradition of the Flowering of the Cross on Easter Sunday. All are invited to bring fresh flowers to help decorate the cross in front of the Sanctuary as we celebrate the joy and beauty of resurrection together.

Easter Day Worship Services

Easter Sunday, April 20th

Celebrate the Resurrection of Our Lord at MIPC!

6:30am Sunrise Service in the Remembrance Garden

8:00am Breakfast is served in the Gym

8:30am Worship Service in the Gym

10:30am Worship Service in the Sanctuary 

MIPC Spring Work Party!

Saturday, April 26th, from 9:00am-Noon

Mark your calendars for MIPC’s Annual Spring Work Party! Join us for spring cleaning and sprucing up our church grounds. After the work, join us for a BBQ lunch to celebrate our efforts! All ages are welcome. Lend a hand and enjoy great fellowship. Please see more information and SIGN UP HERE.

Concert Series - Save The Date

Saturday, April 26th at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary

We are delighted again this year to present the amazing, young and talented gold medal winners of the Russian Chamber Music Foundation's annual piano competition. Free will donation.

Project 2025: New Church Directory!!!

We need updated pics of our church family! Please send in a recent pic of your family to marlab@mipc.orgThese can be casual but preferably without sunglasses. Or have your pic taken after worship services on Sunday, May 4. Also, if you have any change in your contact info, please include that with the photo. Thanks! 

Crop Table - plan(t) accordingly!

When you're planting your gardens this year, consider putting in a little extra for our Crop Table! This summer, we'll bring in our surplus flowers, fruits, and vegetables, which others will take home. Free-will donations benefit those who are food insecure.

Expressions of Faith - June 2025

Expressions of Faith is a four-week workshop featuring hands-on activities to deepen children’s connection to their faith. Children will create and decorate outdoor art that will come together as a Kindness Rock Garden near the path leading to the MIPC Remembrance Garden. By painting and designing this display, we hope to provide a visual reminder of love, kindness, and faith for those walking this path. Ages: Pre-K - 5th grade.


Dates: The first four Sundays in June — June 1, 8, 15, and 22. Right after the 9:30 AM Worship Service.

All Church Backyard BBQ on June 25

Save the date! You won’t want to miss MIPC’s first All-Church Backyard BBQ of the summer on Wednesday, June 25. 


Enjoy a relaxed evening in MIPC’s backyard with tasty food, wonderful fellowship, and plenty of fun. Bring a friend or neighbor to join in the good times!


It’s a great chance to connect with old friends and make new ones while enjoying a summer evening. We’re excited to see you there—stay tuned for more details!

All Church Backyard Campout

Save the Date!

Saturday, July 26, to Sunday, July 27. Back by popular demand from parents and kids, we're planning an overnight campout in MIPC's backyard! Enjoy a BBQ, outdoor games, and a night under the stars.


Stay tuned for more details!

Wednesday Morning Bible Study

Our Wednesday morning study meets at 11:00am in the Fireside Room, gathering around the Gospel of John. We open the Bible together, share what comes up for us, and pick up the next week where we leave off. Contact Dan or Kristy or just come!

Donations for Leschi Elementary

As part of our local partnerships, MIPC provides weekly deliveries of eggs, milk, dry beans, and rice to the families of Leschi Elementary School.


Please place items in the fridge in the Partnerships Room by Wednesdays. Thank you! Sign-ups are here:


Groceries


Delivery Crew

Old Friends Club

MIPC has launched a new program called Old Friends Club that fits within our mission to live out our faith by serving the most vulnerable populations in our community. Old Friends Club is a community-based social respite program that is a place of friendship and belonging for those living with dementia. It also provides much-needed respite, education, resources, and support for their caregivers. 

This program transforms what it means to live with dementia, promoting resiliency and a fuller, more joyful life through conversation, music, art, games, exercise, and a meal. 

To learn more or talk about participating in the effort, please reach out to Tanya Su, the director of the program at ofc@mipc.org.

Children & Youth Sunday School

Sunday School for PreK- 8th grade will be paused on April 13 for Spring Break and April 20 for Easter Sunday. We look forward to resuming the following week and hope you enjoy these meaningful Sundays with your families!

Youth Activities

Next Confirmation Class, Sunday, May 18.

For grades 8-12.


For more info, contact: Zechariah zechariahk@mipc.org or Julie, julieg@mipc.org

MERCER ISLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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3605 84th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5595
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