GRACE NOTES

~A weekly newsletter of grace and information~

September 29, 2024

Be a pointe of grace — God’s grace, to everyone you meet . . .  

As people of Grace, made one in the waters of baptism, we are strengthened by diversity. We are a community that welcomes people of every ability, age, citizenship status, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, language, life circumstance, marital status, political perspective, race, sexual orientation, and creed.

Whether you are a believer, doubter, or seeker, or something in between, 

you are welcomed and valued here. We celebrate God’s unconditional love and respond joyfully to all of God’s diverse people present here.

Happy are the people to whom such blessings fall; happy are the people whose God is the WOMB OF LIFE.(Psalm 144:15)

Youth Led Worship

Sunday, September 23 at 9:30am

Adult Choir at Pointe of Grace

Starts 9/29

Every Sunday at 8:45 am

Meet around the Piano

Come sing with us at Pointe of Grace! Adult and Children's Choir rehearsals begin soon. All are welcome, regardless of musical experience. We are currently preparing to sing in worship for Reformation Sunday (10/27).

Music is now available to take home and practice - see Rebecca for a copy.

Questions? Email Rebecca at music@pointeofgracechurch.org

Youth Group

Every Sunday at 11am in the Hive

Youth Group Every Sunday at 11am Every Sunday the youth (5th-12th graders) are welcomed into The Hive at 11:00 AM.

Women's Bible Study

Every Wednesday at 10:00 am

The Women’s Bible Study at Pointe of Grace Lutheran is a group of women committed to the study of the Scriptures, to prayer and to each other. The joy we experience learning and the support we receive as we look into the meaning of the Scriptures keeps us returning each week. The women in the study come from a variety of church experiences although most attend Pointe of Grace. What this study does is deepen faith and friendship as we go out to do what we learn. Please join us! If you have any questions, contact Evelyn at evlnseymour@gmail.com.

We start Christian Beliefs by Stephen Eyre (Life Guide Bible Studies IVP) on Sept. 25th.

On Wed, Sept .25, we will start at 12-weeks study on Christian Beliefs by Stephen Eyre (Life Guide Bible Studies IVP).

Prayer Shawl Ministry

1st & 3rd Thursdays each month at 10am

Like to knit or crochet? Consider joining the Prayer Shawl Ministries. We are caring people who wish to share our God-given talent of knitting and crocheting with a prayerful ministry that reaches out to those in need of peace, comfort and solace.

If you would like more information on this ministry, contact Karen Evans, rlkaevans@comcast.net or contact the church office.

Grief Support Group

2nd and 4th Monday each month at 12:30pm

at the Mukilteo YMCA

Know anyone who is grieving? Pastor Pam facilitates a grief support group at the Mukilteo YMCA which is open to all.

Blessing of the Animals

Sunday, Oct. 6 during the 9:30am service

Come bring your pet and Pastor Pam will give your pet a blessing. Let us rejoice in the gifts of pets who are family, God's good creation, and remember that all pets go to heaven! Thank you God!

Children's Choirs at Pointe of Grace

Start s 10/6

1st and 3rd Sunday of each month

Meet at 10:40am at the piano

Come sing with us at Pointe of Grace! Adult and Children's Choir rehearsals begin soon. All are welcome, regardless of musical experience. We are currently preparing to sing in worship for All Saints Sunday (11/3).

Music is now available to take home and practice - see Rebecca for a copy.

Questions? Email Rebecca at music@pointeofgracechurch.org

Children's Church

Sunday, Oct. 6 during Service

1st and 3rd Sunday of Each Month

We welcome our youngest worshipers to Children's Church on the first and third Sunday of the month. Children will begin service in the sanctuary with their families, and then are invited to go to Children's Church in The Hive. After crafts, games, and a bible lesson, children return to the sanctuary and their families during the Passing of the Peace. 

Confirmation Class

Sunday, October 6 at 11:00 am

1st Sunday of Each Month

Held on the first Sunday of every month. This is a 2 year program for students 6th-12th grade with their parents and mentors walking through their baptismal promises.

We cover topics and lessons of: Old & New Testament, Apostles' Creed, Lord's Prayer, Ten Commandments, and the Sacraments, intertwined with the small catechism and Bible study.

Trunk-or-Treat

Friday, October 25

October is right around the corner! It's almost Halloween!!

The annual Trunk-or-Treat is in need of a few volunteers and organizers. We average 300-400 people on our campus from the neighborhood who really look forward to this event.

If you are able to help with: traffic control/parking, candy collection & distribution, Trunk registration and awards, hotdog and hot apple cider for the event, we'd love to have your help!

Click here to sign up to help.

A Special Congregation Meeting

Sunday, October 27th at 11am.

All VOTING members are asked to attend. Zoom will be available.

The Council will present options to be voted on regarding:

1) Payroll deductions

2) Potential new partnerships for use of our campus

3) Sale of property and/or cell tower contract

A special members only email has been sent for further updates from the Council President.

SKY (Sno-King Youth)

Gloria Dei in Lynnwood

Sunday, October 6

6:00 – 7:30pm

October’s meeting of the Sno-King Youth will happen on Sunday, October 6 from 6pm to 7:30pm. We’ll meet at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Lynnwood for an evening with the theme “Finding Jesus”. We’ll explore where we are looking for Jesus in our lives, and how we can more easily find Jesus wherever we are. We’ll also enjoy some fun games and an Oktoberfest themed meal! Come ready for fun and good food!

If you have any questions or are interested in going, please contact Annika Larsen at cym@pointeofgracechurch.org

Looking ahead: November 34d at Our Savior's, Everett; and December 1st at Pointe of Grace.

Faith in Public Life

7-Week Zoom Course

Wednesdays, 7pm

Sep 18-Oct 30

Free for Pointe of Grace congregants

Code: LIVEBUNDLE2024



This online class provides time for theological reflection, personal testimonies & learning liberating practices around our Christian faith in public life. In preparation for our election and the times we find ourselves in, what does it mean for us to be Church in today’s world?

Guest faculty include: 

• Reggie Williams- author of Bonhoeffer’s Black Jesus
• Grace Ji-Sun Kim - author of When God Became White
• Stacy Kitahata - executive director of Holden Village
• Fred Oduyoye - Reachable Reconciliation Ministries
• Terry Kyllo - author of Go and Do Likewise
• Justin Latterell - author of “In God We Trust: Abraham Lincoln & the Controversial Origins of the US Motto”

FREE LiVE Project

Weekly Online Bible Study

Abide: Going Deeper

Tuesdays via Zoom, 7pm-8pm

Begins October 1

We invite you to abide curiously in God's Word together. The LiVE retreats and courses are not meant to be stand alone offerings. Go deeper into the Biblical grounding of the course/retreat themes in this weekly synod-wide FREE Bible Study. No need to pre-register.

Join us any week! More info and Zoom link click here.

Faith & Freedom: Biblical Interpretation in an Age of Christian Nationalism One-Day Retreat,

Sat, Oct 19 from 9:00am-3:00pm

at First African Methodist Episcopal Church

(1522 - 14th Ave, Seattle, WA)



Free for Pointe of Grace congregants

Code: LIVEBUNDLE2024

As part of our annual "Bible in Culture & Community" series, Dr. Angela Parker will guide us through how to make sense of God’s Word in light of today’s cultural challenges, especially Christian Nationalism. Drawing on the book of Galatians, Dr. Parker opens us up to how we can understand, live and move as God’s people in today’s world.

To learn more, click here. To register, click here.

Synod-Wide Election Prayer Vigil

Nov 1st-9th via zoom,

each day at noon & 7pm

We recognize that anxiety is high going into the 2024 election season. So, we want to cover our country, our communities, and especially our marginalized people groups in prayer leading up to and after the election. People will gather on zoom, from across the synod at noon and 7pm each day (other than Sunday) for a time of guided communal prayer for the days surrounding the 2024 Election. A list of in-person options provided too.

Participation in this vigil is free and no registration is required. Zoom links & a list of in-person options found here: https://www.lutheransnw.org/events/election-week-prayer-vigil/2024-10-31.

2024 Fall Retreat – Yonder is the Sea!

at Camp Casey

Fri, Nov. 8 at 6pm – Sun, Nov. 10 at 11am

We invite you to join in our 2024 Fall Youth Retreat at Camp Casey, November 8-10. We hope that your 6-12 grade youth will join us as we explore Psalm 104 and the themes of water, promise, blessing, and more! Registration, cost and additional details will be available in early September. We hope you are able to join in this fun seaside adventure. Mark your calendars!

Adult Leaders Needed! – 2024 Fall Retreat

It was so wonderful to have so many different leaders share their gifts and talents at last year’s Fall Retreat at Camp Lutherwood. We hope that leaders to share their gifts once again. We are looking for large group session leaders, middle school small group leaders, high school small group leaders, musicians, and any other sharing of leadership you may want to participate in. If you are interested in participating in leading during this year’s retreat, please contact Doug Johnson, doug@salc.church or Bobbi Cyr, bobbi@stmatthewsrenton.org by 8/31. We will be looking to have our leader planning meeting the first two weeks of September via Zoom.

Sunday, September 29

8:45 am Adult Choir Rehearsal—onsite

9:30 am Worship Service—onsite & online

Youth Led Worship

1:00-6:00 pm Unity Church—onsite

Monday, September 30

National Day of Remembrance

for Indian Boarding Schools

9:00am-1:00 pm Harbour Pointe Preschool

classes—onsite

9:00 am Preschool Parent Chat—onsite

9:45 am Preschool Chapel—onsite

5:30-9:00 pm   Boy Scouts—onsite

Tuesday, October 1

9:00am-1:00 pm Harbour Pointe Preschool

classes—onsite

9:00 am Preschool Parent Chat—onsite

9:45 am Preschool Chapel—onsite

10:00-11:00am PoG Staff Meeting—onsite

5:30-7pm LoTH AA—onsite

7:00-9:00 pm Sober on the Sound AA—onsite

Wednesday, October 2

9:00am-1:00 pm Harbour Pointe Preschool

classes—onsite

10:00am Women's Bible Study—onsite & online

Thursday, October 3

9:00am-1:00 pm Harbour Pointe Preschool

classes—onsite

10:00-11:00 am AA Meeting—onsite

10:00-11:00 am Prayer Shawl Ministry—onsite

10:30-11:30 am Packs for Kids Meeting—onsite

5:30-8:00 pm Girl Scouts—onsite

7:30 pm OSL Prayer & Bible Study—online

Friday, October 4

9:00am-1:00 pm Harbour Pointe Preschool

classes—onsite

Saturday, October 5

Sunday, October 6

8:45 am Adult Choir Rehearsal—onsite

9:30 am Worship Service—onsite & online

Children's Chapel (PreK-5th)

Blessing of the Animals

10:40 am Children's Choir Rehearsal—onsite

11:00 am Youth Group (5th-12th)—onsite

11:00 am Confirmation (5th-12th)—onsite

1:00-6:00 pm Unity Church—onsite

2:00-4:00 pm Pub Theology at Mukilteo Lodge

11:00 am Sno-King Youth at Gloria Dei—offsite

For more information, go to the Pointe of Grace website or call the office at 425-263-8730.

Important Member Information

A Special Congregation Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, October 27th at 11am. All VOTING members are asked to attend. Zoom will be available.

The Council will present options to be voted on regarding:

1) Payroll deductions

2) Potential new partnerships for use of our campus

3) Sale of property and/or cell tower contract

A special members only email has been sent for further updates from the Council President. If you have questions or concerns, contact your council members, especially our President and Treasurer.

Jeff Mach—President—council.president@pointeofgracechurch.org

Rolf Olsoy—Vice President—council.vp@pointeofgracechurch.org

Gloria Xefos—Treasurer—council.treasurer@pointeofgracechurch.org

Kristina Bowman—secretary—council.secretary@pointeofgracechurch.org

Alicia Raaum—council.1@pointeofgracechurch.org

Peter Catterall—council.2@pointeofgracechurch.org 

Bryan Lee—council.3@pointeofgracechurch.org 

Packs 4 Kids Alliance

Is Launching Delivery

Packs 4 Kids is starting deliveries to schools next week. We have joined another “Packs” group to become the Mukilteo Packs 4 Kids Alliance. This means we are now serving the entire Mukilteo School District with many more schools and creating 300 packs per week. We have had two very successful and fun packing bag parties and will start delivery next week. Thank you to all who have helped.

Can you help?

• Look for upcoming ‘Packing Parties” to be announced held in the sanctuary.
• Can you deliver bags to school? Pointe of Grace members get the advantage of picking up bags before or immediately after Sunday church to be delivered a school at your convenience (M-Th). Click here for more information.

Pack 4 Kids Alliance

Packing Party

We had another packing party yesterday. Volunteers packed up 300 Pack for Kids food bags to be distributed in the Mukilteo School District.

A HUGE thanks to all who helped!

Costume Donations

at Lynnwood Police Department

Costume donations for children can be received at the LPD through the end of September. There is a collection tub inside their front door.

If you have a skill for basic sewing of costumes, donating of supplies, cutting and painting, there will be a costume making party with the LPD on Saturday, 9/21. Click here for more information on the costume making event.

The Costumes will be given to needy families on Oct 5th.

Find more information here.

PoG Ministry Spotlight

Would you like to share information about your POG ministry during and after church? We want to spotlight you!

What do you need to do? You will have a chance to share information about your ministry during the Pointe of Grace service and then will be able to include information and/or a signup list on the tables during fellowship time. Please send a couple sentences about your ministry to Kristina Bowman at council.secretary@pointeofgracechurch.org so we can also include a spotlight in Grace Notes.

Click here to sign up.

Unexpected Preschool Construction

At the beginning of August, a toilet broke and flooded the 3's classroom in the preschool. We are working with our insurance and local contractors to fix the damage.

Until construction is complete, half of the fellowship hall is now our 3's classroom. Please be patient as we continue on this journey with our preschool staff.

Preschool Registration Open

Got a Preschooler

In-house registration for current families of Harbour Pointe Christian Preschool and Pointe of Grace Lutheran Church is open. Registration for the greater community begins on Monday, February 12.. 

A non-refundable $350 registration fee for child’s primary class is due upon enrollment. The registration for Jr. Kindergarten is $375 (also due upon enrollment).  The registration fee for Friday add-on classes ( Full STEAM Ahead is $125).  

Annual tuition has been divided into 10 equal payments. The first tuition payment is due prior to August 5, 2024. All invoices will be paid through our Brightwheel App

Synod Newsletter

Do you receive the Synod Newsletter?

The weekly electronic newsletter contains news and events from around our Synod as well as important news from the National Church.

Click here to sign up.

Having a Ministry Meeting????

Schedule your meeting space with the Office.

Pointe of Grace is used by community members as well as our ministries. To ensure there is space for your meeting, please contact the Office at office@pointeofgracechurch.org at least two business days before your meeting.

Please remember, the office is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am-2:30pm.

Worship Leaders

If you are interested in learning about or being a worship leader, please contact the people below using your church directory. They will schedule you accordingly. We will no longer be using the sign up sheet on the clipboard.

Assisting ministers: Coe Hutchison

Lectors: Jeff Mach

Communion Servers: SEEKING MINISTRY LEADER

Ushers/Greeters: Ron Evans

Acolyte & Crucifers: Alicia Raaum

Altar Guild: Janet Hutchison

Fellowship: Shelley & Bill Franz

Tech Booth: David Kinner Jr.

Grace Notes Deadline

Announcements for the Grace Notes must be received by noon on Wednesday.

If articles are not received before the deadline, they will be added to the next week's edition.

Please Pray for your Council Leadership

Jeff Mach—President—council.president@pointeofgracechurch.org

Rolf Olsoy—Vice President—council.vp@pointeofgracechurch.org

Gloria Xefos—Treasurer—council.treasurer@pointeofgracechurch.org

Kristina Bowman—secretary—council.secretary@pointeofgracechurch.org

Alicia Raaum—council.1@pointeofgracechurch.org

Peter Catterall—council.2@pointeofgracechurch.org 

Bryan Lee—council.3@pointeofgracechurch.org 

Fundraising efforts and other charitable initiatives at Pointe of Grace and the NW Washington Synod will not be publicized in Grace Notes unless reviewed and approved by the church council beforehand.

ELCA Truth & Healing Movement

The ELCA’s Truth and Healing Movement continues in 2024!

• Tuesday, Sept 24 from 7-9pm CT - Presentation: ELCA Truth-seeking and Truth-telling Initiative on Indian Boarding Schools
• Thursday, Oct. 10 from 2-4pm CT - "Indian 101" Class
• Thursday, Oct. 24 from 2-4pm CT - "Indigenous Thought & Theology" Class

Visit ELCA.org/TruthAndHealing to learn more about all upcoming events

The Spirit

Click here for the September 2024 edition of The Spirit, a monthly publication of the NW Washington Synod.

This month's edition features articles written by our Synod Vice President, Kay Edgerton and Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee.

You can find previous editions at lutheransnw.org/news/the-spirit.