Making Good Shoes       

Susie Grade with son, Russell and husband Tim.

The first job I ever had was working in a gourmet European grocery story bakery - that's a mouthful! I was in high school and had to wake up at 4 am to get to work before the bakery opened. Since then I've had a variety of jobs with good bosses, bad bosses and no bosses! This Sunday we're talking about "The Garden" in Genesis as a paradigm for our work. Most of us spend 40% of our lives at work - so it's kind of a big deal to consider God's view of work.

I like the story about how Martin Luther was approached by a workingman who wanted to know how he could serve God. Luther asked him, "What is your work now?" The man said, "I'm a shoemaker." Much to the cobbler's surprise, Luther replied, "Then make good shoes and sell them at a fair price."

Luther didn't tell the man to make "Christian shoes." He didn't tell the man to leave his shoe business and become a monk. God made us in his image and desires that we reflect him in whatever we do. Colossians 3:23 says, "Whatever you do, do it wholeheartedly as though you were working for your real master and not merely for humans."

Join us Sunday as we continue our study of Genesis,

Susie Grade

Co-pastor, Pathways Wash Park 

Join us this Sunday

Susie Grade continues the series, "Beginnings: A Study of Genesis." 

Community hour is at 9:30 am. We worship together at 10:45 am. Childcare is available both hours. Hope to see you there!

What's up this Month

COMMUNITY HOUR RESUMES this Sunday, January 8. Join us for a new group! 

GROWING GROUPS launch on Sunday! Check out our website for a complete list of groups to join. Contact Tim Grade with any questions.

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.

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!   

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: $3,356.50   

JANUARY 15:  

JANUARY 22:   

JANUARY 29: 

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