How can we be the Good Samaritan to our neighbors?


Adult Learning

Sunday May 11, following worship in the Fellowship Hall and on Zoom. Link HERE

How can we be a Good Samaritan?

A Conversation with Mary Jane Brell-Vujovic, Director of Human Services Snohomish County.

Learn how the chaos and budget cuts are impacting our neighbors. For the past 10 years, MJ has been on the frontline serving individuals with developmental disabilities, seniors, veterans, the mentally ill, and low-income children.

Grad Sunday is Coming!


June 8 is graduation Sunday. If you or a loved one, are graduating high school or college this year please email Kendyll with their name, place they are graduating from, and degree.

June 8, Following Worship

Electing new leaders and giving thanks for those completing terms.

Call Committee

Update from Jeff Hanson HERE

Global Refuge – Webinar on Immigration with Rev. Dr. Rick Rouse

Tuesday, May 20, 4pm PST - online


You are invited to join us for a virtual conversation between Rev. Eric Shafer, Global Refuge pastor in residence, and Rev. Dr. Richard Rouse, author of the newly published book A Journey Called Hope: Today’s Immigrant Stories and the American Dream.. During this time to learn more about the stories of resiliency of new Americans featured in the book, you will also have the chance to ask questions of the speakers. ‘A Journey Called Hope’ is a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about the lives of refugees and other immigrants, and can be a great resource for your congregation, book club, or small group.


Register for the virtual conversation here - (https://globalrefuge-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gU0dD8XGTHqeB5PckP-ZGQ?_ics=1744658639611&irclickid=#/registration)

 

Thanks to the generosity of Chalice Press, use promo code Global25 at www.ChalicePress.com/AJourneyCalledHope for a 33% discount on Rick Rouse’s book through June 30.

VBS Registration is open! Volunteers Needed. Check out the Upcoming Meetings.


This super fun week is for all youth K-5, with different groups for each age range. There will be games, music, crafts, snacks, and lots of learning experiences and fun!

Date/Time: July 7-10, 9-12am

Theme: Tree of Healing

Price: $45/student, $75 for multi-children families- includes all materials and a custom t-shirt.

Online Registration: https://forms.gle/6zaHWnEPtzvKQEg29


Volunteers: Volunteers needed and are open to all students 6-12 grade and adults. Hybrid meetings will be held, 6pm Wednesday, May 14 and Thursday, May 15.

Volunteer registration: https://forms.gle/AWYebFTzXVzSeNpA7

Contact Kendyll Mathiason for questions.

Choose Your Date:


  • June 16-18-Muddy Explorers
  • June 23-25-Little builders
  • July 15-17-Critter Camp
  • July 22-24-Once Upon a Forest
  • July 29-31-Splash and Play
  • August 19-21-Adventure Athletes
  • August 26-28-Creative Campers


Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm

Bring to Camp: packed lunch, water bottle, change of clothes and towel.

Please contact Ashley Engler for questions.

Come Help Hot Meals at Central Lutheran

Our Savior's team makes feeding our neighbors in need a huge success on the 3rd Sunday of every month. Everyone receiving the meals appreciates all of the volunteers. If you're interested, please Contact Leasha Brown.


Occasionally: A substitute Kitchen Boss is needed to plan, shop and lead meal prep. Please let Leasha or Christina know if you are willing to fill in occasionally. 

Discussion Group on US Foreign Policy Trend


7pm Wednesdays, through June 11.

Great Decisions is a discussion group produced by the Foreign Policy Association, the program covers some of the most critical global issues facing America. Each evening starts with a 30-minute video on a different topic, followed by an hour in civil discussion. All viewpoints supported by verifiable facts are welcome.

The Great Decisions 2025 Briefing Book is available from https://fpa.org/bookstore/ ($25 ebook or $35 paperback).

For more information about Great Decisions, go to https://fpa.org/great-decisions/. For the discussion group, please contact Bob Spencer, winechef1950@gmail.com

Global Refuge Immigration Update


Friday, May 16, 9:00 AM | OSLC Conference Room


Global Missions is sponsoring Jon Buuck from Global Refuge to: Provide an update on federal immigration actions, suggest how individuals and congregations can assist immigration efforts, provide feedback on a virtual Guatemala trip, and other related topics. Feel free to join us!

 

For information about the topics below, please contact Dan Clements 425.418.8755 or Chang Choi 206.618.7954.


Prospective Projects for Site Visit & Support:

Camino a Casa

Esperanza International

Resources for Action:

Lutheran Community Services NW Refugee Needs

Global Refuge

Camino a Casa Resolution to ELCA Northwest Washington Synod

Journey to Welcome Educational Experience

Refugee

Unaccompanied Minor

Volunteer

Global Refuge Webinar Updates (Contact Dan directly for details)

The Talents


Share your talent with this newly formed group. They meet to tackle lists of tasks that need attention at Our Savior's and the Preschool. Staffers identify things that need to be done. Some tasks include:

  • fix broken things
  • improve the appearance of areas around the church
  • help find better ways to do things.
  • Go to Lunch

The group will meet each week. Bob Spencer and Kim Fischer are the informal coordinators of the "Talents." For more information please contact Bob Spencer or Kim Fischer

Men in Mission

Meets 8am every other Saturday at Our Savior's in the Fireside Room. Next meeting is May 17. The Men in Mission group will host a speaker once per quarter. They would like to know who you'd like to hear from. Please let Tim know. Contact Tim Knopf.

Women's Book Group

Meets at 7pm, the second and fourth Monday of the month. The group is reading "Good Enough" by Kate Bowler and ready to start a new book. Join us next meeting is May 12. First timers welcome. Contact Karen Smith

Morningstar Sr. Living Holy Communion


Wednesday, 2pm May 21.

Informal worship with Pastor Deb and Heidi Francis. Join us as we take church to residents and members. Morningstar Senior Living

Grief Group

Meets 2pm Wednesdays once a month at Our Savior's in the Conference Room. Next meeting is May 14. Join others experiencing grief over the loss of a family member, a relationship or anything significant in your life. Come for a simple, informal time of sharing, prayers and conversation about next steps we might take together. First timers welcome. Contact Chris Marl.

Leah's Bible Study

Meets 1pm Mondays once a month Leah Circle meets in the Conference Room at Our Savior's. Next meeting is May 19. Everyone welcome. Contact Phyllis Hewson.

Holy Communion at Your Home 425.252.0413


Pastor Deb loves to visit and share. We also have a team of Home Holy Communion Ministers. Contact Pastor Deb Squires

Sharing Contributions Online

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There's a way to make a one-time gift or set up an automatic donation to sustain ministry. Please contact our Financial Secretary Carma Clark in the office at 425.252.0413.


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