The SHLC Office is CLOSED in Observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7^th and will reopen Tuesday, September 8^th at 8:30am.

Join us Sundays at 9:00am for a worship service with band and organ where communion is served!

Happening at SHLC

- Church Office Closed Labor Day

- Join Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church Sundays at 9am!

- Open Play Volunteers, See you this Wednesday!!!

- Skyline Parking Passes at SHLC

- SHLC Porchlight Collection Ends 9/11

- Children, Student & Family Ministries

- Mission Trips With SHLC, Rwanda and Belize

- SHLC Fall Fest, 9/20 6pm

- Join SHLC Small Groups

- Community News

- Church Phone App To Use

- Register for PRESCHOOL TODAY!

- Stewardship Table in Narthex

- Blood Drive at SHLC im September

- SHLC Sunday Worship Bulletins on our Website

- 8/30 SHLC Worship Video

We Need Open Play Volunteers 

 Open Play is a community program where SHLC opens the Fellowship Hall doors every Wednesday 9:30-11:30am for playtime for babies, toddlers, young children AND their care givers. We provide coffee for the volunteers/caregivers and snacks for the littles. This program is popular and we need more volunteers to help out a Wednesday here and there. If you’re able to help at all, email us at the church office today at worship@shlc.org. We will see you WEDNESDAY!!!

SKYLINE STUDENT PARKING AT SHLC

We have no parking passes available and not accepting any applications but have an interest list you can email us your name and a good phone number to call should a spot open at worship@shlc.org. We use our interest list to fill spots that become available when Skyline High School does their lotteries. Each year is different, last year we had over 45 students on our interest list and they all received a parking pass from us by October.

SHLC COLLECTION FOR PORCHLIGHT!

SHLC is helping our local ELCC Outreach Team who is collecting items to create 15 Welcome Home Baskets for the men of Porchlight in Bellevue who are moving into independent living spaces. SHLC is collecting the below items to be included in these baskets through SEPTEMBER 11^TH. Leave any donated items at the Welcome Desk on Sunday or in the Fellowship Hall by the KidVantage collection box. Thank you!!

We are collecting to fill 15 baskets

· We need 15, 3 in 1 Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Wash in ONE

· We need 13,shower curtain liners

· We need 11, 3 Piece Towel Sets Bath/Hand/Washcloth, lighter weight takes less time to dry

SAMMAMISH HILLS LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL

Preschool Director: Julia Dos Remedios | Preschool@shlc.org | 425-698-5777 |  www.shlpreschool.org

We are heading back soon! After three months of summer fun, the halls of Sammamish Hills Lutheran Preschool are soon to be busy again with the happy chatter and laughter of children. We are getting ready to welcome back returning families and meet new families. Teachers will be busy the first week of September getting their classrooms ready, and preschool will officially begin on September 10^th.

Join us in welcoming two wonderful additions to our teaching staff:

· Sheliah Escarda — Sheliah has decades of preschool experience and will be joining our Maples pre-K class.

· Kellie Tolton – Kellie was a Sprouts teacher and is joining our Maples pre-K team after a year off working to focus on family

SHLP would not be the amazing place it is without the constant support, prayers, and generosity of the SHLC congregation. Your encouragement is what allows us to build a warm, safe space where children can grow and thrive. With your continued blessing, we're looking forward to making this a truly memorable year.

We currently have space available in our Acorns toddler class for 16-30 month olds and their caregiver to attend together. If you would like more information please email me at the address below.

Call Julia Dos Remedios for more information and to schedule a tour!!

Children, Student & Family Ministries

Director of Children, Student & Family Ministries: Doug Johnson | youthandfamily@shlc.org

Confirmation Orientation All confirmation students, new and returning, and parents/guardians are invited to attend an important meeting on Sunday, September 13^th from 5:30-7:00pm at Sammamish Hills. We'll break out into two groups. Those being confirmed this fall and those starting/continuing confirmation. A more detailed announcement will sent out. We look forward to seeing you there. Questions, contact Doug Johnson.

Sunday School Kick-Off Sunday school will be starting on October 4^th! Keep an eye out for more information and opportunities to help/volunteer! Questions, contact Doug Johnson.

We are thinking about Sunday school! Here at SHLC we’d like to invite you to join our team of Sunday Morning teachers and helpers. We get the opportunity to play, laugh, create, learn, and explore faith with an incredible group of kids. Please let Doug Johnson know at youthandfamily@shlc.org if you’re interested in joining our wonderful team in September. Not only will you make a difference and impact kids, but you will grow and be impacted in the process!

Community Game Night  Community Game Night returns! Join in the fun and games on Sunday, October 19^th, from 5pm-7pm at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church. All ages are welcome to this event. As always, remember to bring a game, bring a snack, and bring a friend. To sign-up or get more information go to www.elfpnw.org/events or contact Doug Johnson at doug@shlc.org.

Synod Youth Fall Retreat   Middle and High School youth are invited to join in the 4^rd annual Synod Youth Fall Retreat at Black Diamond Camp, Nov. 6^th-8^th. This year we are excited to announce that we are partnering with the Southwest Washington Synod! The theme for 2026 is “Faith: the Final Frontier,” with Proverbs 3:5 being our theme verse! More information coming soon! Questions, contact Doug Johnson at doug@shlc.org.

Volunteer Sign-Ups Curious about how you can help support children, youth, and family ministries this year? Make sure to keep any eye out for the new volunteer sign-up board in the Narthex. It will be located on the bulletin board near the coffee station. Come and see all the wonderful ways you can help all throughout the year!

Mission Trips with SHLC 

Make sure to join us September 13th!! Join us for a talk with Gilbert from Rwanda to ask questions and plan our trip in the SHLC Fellowship Hall!

Here at SHLC we are getting ready to plan more Mission Trips. We are looking to go to Rwanda in 2028 and Belize in 2027. If you would like any information on these or any future mission trip with Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church, reach out to Pr. Nyla pastornyla@shlc.org today!

An SHLC Fall Fest is coming to Alveare Winery, September 20th at 6pm  

We welcome all member(s), family and friends of all ages to join Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church for an evening of fun at our Fall Fest!! We will gather Sunday, September 20^th at 6:00pm at Alveare Winery in Carnation. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased after church on Sundays in the Narthex or now in the church office, Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-1pm. We will be arranging carpools to the vineyard from the church so email worship@shlc.org if you are interested.

Prayer Group  Join Pr. Dave and others through the summer months for a Tuesday Morning Prayer Group at 10:00am via Zoom lasting about an hour. Email Pr. Dave at pastordave@shlc.org today for more information or your link to join! We are on a break until 9/15.

Men's Gathering at SHLC 7:00am Join Pr. Dave and others Monday morning in the Fellowship Hall from 7:00-8:00am. We will gather for coffee, connection, sharing, and to consider how we best live out our faith. This is not a Bible Study; it’s a place to talk about faithful living and the challenges/joys that come along the way – and then we pray together as we start our week. We will see you next on 9/14.

Bible Study  Join Pr. Dave for a Wednesday Morning Bible Study Group at 10:00am via Zoom. This online Wednesday Zoom class with Pr. Dave and others lasting about an hour. Email Pr. Dave at pastordave@shlc.org today for more information or your link to join! We are on a break until 10/7.

Men's Faith Talk 7:00am Join us each Thursday morning at McDonalds in Redmond Ridge located at 23545 NE Novelty Hill Rd, Redmond, WA 98053 from 7:00-8:00am. This is an intentional Bible study. We gather to hear the word, discuss the text, consider how it applies to our lives, and then pray together. We are taking a small break and will meet again on 9/17.

XYZ IS BACK September 27^th, JOIN THE FUN!!!   XYZ started off with a great this year! We are planning to meet again, once a month, and will gather again on Sunday, September 27^th. The next time we meet we will talk about Summer travel and the places we’ve been, places we want to go too, and places we will never go back too! If you have any questions or suggestions please call or email me any time. Can’t wait to see you all in September! If you have any questions, please email Shelley Holmes at holmes124@comcast.net or call or text at 425-736-0763.

Community News

SHLC HELPING OUR COMMUNITY!!! Overlake’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit needs our help after finding empty drawers! They are in need of new or lightly used receiving blankets, newborn size sleepers and onesies (short and long sleeve) for both boys and girls. If you have any of these items feel free to leave them at the Welcome desk on Sunday or in the church office.

EASTSIDE FRIENDS OF SENIORS VOLUNTEERS 

It's easy to volunteer with Eastside Friends of Seniors! Choose the volunteer activity that is best suited for you, and volunteer when it is convenient for you. (Volunteers are asked to commit a minimum of 2-5 hours of service monthly, for at least 6 months. All volunteers must be 16+ and drivers 21+.) Go to eastsidefriendsofseniors.org) for more information! Eastside Friends of Seniors offices are located at SHLC in the upper offices.

SAMMAMISH SENIORS Become more involved in your community! Sammamish Seniors sends out a newsletter every month with information about events and activities for adults over 50 years old and their families: https://sammamishseniors.org/newsletters/ 

To be put on their monthly mailing list, send a request to: sammamishseniors@gmail.com. For more information, contact Margaret Rosenow 425-868-0476.

Church Phone App to Use and View SHLC

We have a new app, Download the Tithely Church App (the blue tile that looks like the icon to the left) from the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android). Once you've downloaded the app, select your church and you’re on your way. You’ll get access to an e-Bible, prayer platform, online giving, push notifications, and church event schedules. More will be coming, but this is where we begin. Contact Pastor Dave at pastordave@shlc.org with any questions.

Stewardship Giving Table!!! 

LET YOUR CREATIVITY FLOW THIS FALL 

We love looking for gifts for the upcoming Fall and holiday season! Please consider bringing something that you have made with your own hands to share. It could be art, baked goods, carvings, candles, soap….or a gift of time to someone. Place it on our table, designated for our Stewardship gifts. This allows others to share our gifts with friends and family for the holidays.

Did you know members can also create a delicious food item (main dish, dessert, side dish, treat etc.) for folks to prayerfully donate? Our members can obtain their food item with a donation earmarked to the Stewardship Giving Table. If you are willing to participate in this act of stewardship, contact the church office at worship@shlc.org today! If you are willing to obtain the food donation, go to the Narthex Giving Table to see what is available, then contact the donator of selected item(s) to make specific arrangements. If you have any questions contact the church office at worship@shlc.org.

Bloodworks Northwest Blood Drives at SHLC September 3rd, 7th, 17th and 18th! 

As you know, blood donation is so powerful because when we roll up our sleeves to donate, we are helping our neighbors. As Bloodworks Northwest is the blood provider to the hospitals we know and count on, including Swedish Redmond, Seattle Children’s and Harborview Medical Center, these donations will support patients right in our local community.

From Bloodwork's Northwest: Your individual efforts and the efforts of SHLC are greatly appreciated.

On the Thursday, August 20 Blood Drive:

• 20 donors registered
• 2 donor was deferred
• 18 units were collected
• 2 first-time donors participated

On the Friday, August 21 Blood Drive:

• 20 donors registered
• 2 donors were deferred
• 18 units were collected Thank you SO much for your efforts SHLC!!!

UPCOMING DRIVES! We host monthly blood drives and are hosting a handful this month with Bloodwork's Northwest at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church, Join us in the Narthex September 3, then the Fellowship Hall September 7, 17^th and 18^th. Scan the QR code to the left or go to https://donate.bloodworksnw.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/69307 and sign up today! SHLC is sponsor code 920b. Thank you for always helping fill the need Bloodwork's Northwest has here on the Eastside! Our next blood drive is October 15^th and 16^th.

Sunday Worship Service Bulletins have been added to directly to our website by going to www.SHLC.org, go the "Worship" tab and scroll down till you see dates and times to click and view corresponding bulletins.

Enjoy our worship video below from Sunday, August 30th at 9:00am and hope you can join us next Sunday!