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We regret to inform you that Angel Food Ministries (AFM) will not be holding a food distribution for the month of September.
Full refunds are now being processed to those who have already placed orders for the September distribution. | |
For more information, go to
www.angelfoodministries.com
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Saturday, September 24
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY APOSTLES' BUILD Workers are busy at the Habitat for Humanity Apostles' Build. If you are interested in helping out, workdays are usually held each 2nd Saturday, from 9am - 4:30pm. (Note date change for September). For any questions, please contact Bud Reinick (253-874-4134) |
Wednesday, September 14
ROMEOS
Join the ROMEOS (Retired Old Men Eating Out) group for a fellowship lunch at noon on the second Wednesday of each month. Despite our name, if you are neither retired nor admit to being old, but are available at lunch time, you are equally welcome. Our next meeting is Wednesday, September 14 at the Black Bear Diner at noon. Please join us and if possible, call Bud Reinick (253-874-4134) ahead for reservations.
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Saturday, October 8
SAM'S ALERT: October
Join the SAMS group at 12pm on Saturday, October 8 for lunch at the Falls Terrace Restaurant, voted best view in Thurston County, overlooking the Tumwater Falls. Then we'll ramble over to Lattin's Country Cider Mill and Farm for the annual Apple Festival with fresh apple Cider, apple Crisp, caramel apples, apple cake, baked apples, apple pie, you name it. Lunch prices range from $12 for sandwiches to $16 for Salmon or steak entrée. Parking at the Cider Mill is $2 per vehicle. If you have any questions contact Jean or Gary Thomas (253) 862-0925. Please sign up in advance on the board in the Narthex so we can have a head count for the restaurant.
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Thursday, October 13
REACH OUT BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
Reach Out's goal is to raise enough money to shelter both homeless men and women in the Federal Way area this winter. Support this effort by attending a Breakfast Fundraiser at Steel Lake Presbyterian Church on Thursday, October 13 from 7am to 8:45am in SFC. Tickets are $25 per person, or $200 per table. For reservations go to ReachOutShelter@comcast.net
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October 28-29
WOMEN OF FAITH
It's back! WOF "Over the Top"
When: October 28-29
Where: Key Arena
Times: Friday, 10am to 3:30pm, 7pm to 10pm; Sat., 9am to 5pm
Cost: $89 for the whole weekend; 2 boxed lunches included. Please call Wynnelle Woods (253-854-3837) or Sandy Florence (253-874-0479) if you have any questions. |
FALL HYMN SINGS
Mark your calendar for Sundays, September 18, October 30, and November 27 for a time of hymn singing before morning worship. We'll gather at 9:45 am each time, just 15 minutes before worship begins, to warm-up our voices and our spirits by uniting in song together. |
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News You Can Use - September 8, 2011 |
 Saturday, September 10 BACK TO SCHOOL BASH FOR GRADES 6-12
September 10th is our Back-to-School Bash from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. We'll be ending the summer and bringing in the school year with a bang! This is a great time to invite your friends and neighbors, in grades 6 through 12. We'll have food, games, an inflatable bungee run and other cool activities! If you have any questions, please contact Sara Franklin at 206-947-5834. |
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Sunday, September 11
SERVICE OF WHOLENESS & HEALING
This coming Sunday, we will have a "Service of Wholeness and Healing" during our regular Sunday morning worship. This special time will offer everyone in the congregation a time to pray for concerns in their own lives, to pray for friends and family members and to pray for situations in the community, our country and the world. For those who desire individual prayer, there will be elders and deacons available to pray with you after the close of the service. This is an opportunity for all of us as a church family to join our hearts and minds together in and through Christ Jesus as His followers, coming before God as individuals and as one body.
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 Sunday, September 11 CORE/CORNERSTONE Starting Sunday, September 11th, Core and Cornerstone (high school and middle school) will meet together from 6pm - 8pm. We'll have snacks available but make sure you have supper before you come! |
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Join us this Sunday!
"GREAT ENDS OF THE CHURCH" SERMON SERIES
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 Sunday, September 18
BACK TO SCHOOL CELEBRATION
It is hard to believe that September is here and kids are heading back to school. To help kick off the school year, the Children's Committee has put together a list of supplies for the nursery and preschool. Your donation will assist in enhancing the experience that young ones have when they step into our church nursery or preschool. It is our sincere joy to share God's love with these little ones, and your contributions will assist with these ministries.
Two online wish lists have been created at amazon.com (Wish list can be accessed by using children@steellake.org) and target.com (under baby registry - First Name: Steel Lake, Last Name: Preschool).
Other items that we continually need throughout the school year are:
- Watercolor Paint Set - 8 colors
- Glue Sticks
- Crackers for snack time
- Juice Powder Mix
- Dixie Cups
- Napkins
- Hand sanitizer
- Clorox Wipes
- Nametags
- Construction Paper
- Small giveaway toys
- Stickers
- Foam letter and shapes with adhesive backs
- Washable markers
- Crayons
Please feel free to drop items or monetary donations anytime at the church office, or bring them to worship for the Back to School Celebration on Sunday, September 18. Thank you in advance for your generous support.
SLPC CHILDREN'S COMMITTEE
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Fall Music Season
The fall music season is upon us! Jubilee Ringers and Chancel Choir had their first rehearsals this week, and we are looking forward to participating in worship once again, starting September 18. It's not too late to join one of these groups, so chat with me if you are interested.
Chancel Choir's season will begin with some anthems that you heard last year. But the fall will also feature a couple of new hymn settings and several pieces from the jazz/gospel/African-American spiritual repertoire. We'll also be gearing up for the annual Community Christmas Choir Festival. This year the festival will be Sunday, December 4, 7 pm, at Grace Lutheran Church in Des Moines. Make sure you've marked your calendar, as this is always an event not to be missed.
Jubilee Ringers and Chamber Choir will both participate in worship about once a month. If there's a particular piece or anthem that you would love for one of the groups to do, or even a familiar one that you'd like to hear again, please let me know, and I will try to accommodate your request.
JESHUA FRANKLIN
Director of Music |
Sunday, October 2nd
FALL ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASS
Starting Sunday, October 2, and continuing through December 11, a ten-week video series by NT Wright will be presented in the Pacific Room for the Adult Christian Education class. The series is based on the book Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense and "offers a fresh and inspiring presentation of the timeless truths of Christianity, making the case that faith is reasonable and rewarding for us today."
Class Schedule:
October 2 | Introduction
October 9 | Justice & Spirituality
October 16 | Relationships & Beauty
October 23 | God
October 30 | Israel
November 6 | Jesus
November 13 | The Holy Spirit
November 20 | Worship & Prayer
November 27 | No Meeting -- Thanksgiving Weekend
December 4 | Scripture
December 11 | Church & New Creation |
 COFFEE FELLOWSHIP
Please sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex if you are available to host coffee fellowship time on a Sunday after worship. For training and/or questions, please contact Cathy Igielski at 253-740-6681. |
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