One Church, Many Pastors      

The Grade Family: Tim, Susie, Russell and Old English Sheepdog, Sam.

We had a young lady from China move into our home this week. Her name is Xiaoman. (English name: "Gabby.") During our first day together Gabby began to share about how she began following God in the way of Jesus. Then she started asking me about our church and telling me about her church in China. At one point I asked what seemed to be a normal-to-me question, "Who is the pastor of your church?" Gabby got a curious look on her face and said, "Pastor?  We have many, many pastors. There are so many people with various gifts so there are a lot of pastors in my church." I love that! I think we need to start talking like that. The truth is, from God's point of view there is really only one church in the world. And from the point of view of the ancient scriptures we are all ministers. Anyone who is a follower of Christ is gifted by God to serve. So, the next time someone asks you who the pastor of your church is, maybe you could join me in saying, "Our church has many pastors!" 

I look forward to a great 2012 with you! I hope you will come splash your God-given gifts around the faith community, the city, and the world with us this year. 

Happy New Year, 

Susie Grade

Co-pastor, Pathways Wash Park 

Join us this Sunday

Susie Grade continues our study of Genesis, "Beginnings." 

We worship together at 10:45 am. Childcare is available. Hope to see you there!

What's up this Month

NO COMMUNITY HOUR this Sunday, January 8. It will resume next week when growing groups launch.

GROWING GROUPS launch the week of January 15. Check out our website for a complete list of groups to join. Contact Tim Grade with any questions.

CLUB 56 FOR 5TH & 6TH GRADERS Meets the fourth Sunday of every month. Our next gathering is January 22 from 5-6 pm at the church. Bring your 5th or 6th grader for fun and games! Contact Rosalie Sudowski with any questions.

NEW GUEST LUNCH Join us for lunch after service on Sunday, January 29 downstairs in the social hall. Learn about our vision and mission, meet some of the staff, and find out how to get connected at Wash Park! Questions? Email Susie Grade.

WOMEN CONNECT All women are invited to come out for the next Women Connect event on Tuesday, February 7 from 6:45-8:30 pm at Pomegranate Place. Please bring an appetizer to share.

GOOD FIGHTS GOOD SEX RELATIONSHIP WORKSHOP For engaged and married couples. This is a one-day workshop to learn and practice relationship skills such as Daily Temperature Reading, Fair Fight for Change, Emotional Jug, and more. Each skill will be taught, demonstrated and practiced. The next workshop is Saturday February 11 from 9
am-3 pm and the cost is $100 per couple. Contact Tim Grade to register or learn more.

WINTER RETREAT IN NEDERLAND Pause, go to the mountains, sit by the fire, ponder the goodness of God, and re-center your life in God's grace. And... laugh, eat and play! This year's winter retreat is February 24-25. The cost depends on where you sleep, so email Tim Grade to reserve the spot you want!   

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We need four volunteers to help set up and tear down the sanctuary before and after Sunday service. The time commitment is 30 minutes, one Sunday a month, for six months. Light lifting is involved. Able to help? Contact Lara Hedberg to get on the schedule.    

Giving Update

We appreciate your presence and partnership in our family of faith! Thank you for your generosity during the month of January. Weekly budget: $5,000

JANUARY 01: $4,491.00

JANUARY 08: 

JANUARY 15:  

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JANUARY 29: 

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