This week’s text: Mark 15:33-41

Listen to last week’s sermon HERE
Congregational Meeting

This Sunday, January 22 (right after morning worship) members are encouraged to attend this short meeting to affirm Jen Geelhood, Tammie Haulter and Lorelle Jabs as Elders. Please let your elders know if you have any specific concerns regarding these nominees.

A Peek at Children’s Ministry

Here is a look at what the kid’s are learning this Sunday, January 22nd:

Preschool: Adam and Eve Disobey God
K-1st: Peter learns about Jesus
2nd-6th: The Ten Bridesmaids

Hymn of the Month:
How Firm a Foundation

Read our Children’s Ministry Blog for more information!

Full Life Discipleship Group
Sunday mornings, 9am in the Taproot Lobby.
Everyone is welcome to come and discuss what it means to actually follow Christ, to live fully in the presence of God, and what that means for our everyday live.  We will be using the Renovate Devotional Classics as weekly readings. Contact Matt Whitneyfor more information.

This Week’s devotion:
Gregory of Nyssa – Running the Race

Next Week’s devotion:
Richard Rolle – The Spiritual Flame

Upcoming Events
Inauguration Night Prayer Vigil
Friday, January 20th – 7:30pm
Come to the Church Office to pray for our country, new elected officials, and our world. Let’s affirm together our allegiance to God’s Kingdom! Email Matt Watrousfor more information.

Association for a More Just Society
Monday, January 23 – 7pm
Come to the Green Bean for a conversation with AJS about Honduras – there is lots of progress and updates to share. Email Matt Watrous with questions.PATH Open Enrollment
Registration for Fall 2017 is open! If you are interested in more information about the preschool, visit the website – you can find registration documents and other helpful information! You can also talk toSummer!

Baptism Class
January 29, in the church office, 12:30-2pm (grab lunch in the neighborhood first)
Any families considering baptism are welcome- child, infant or adult.
There will be 2 gatherings going on simultaneously, one for parents and one for older children.
Please RSVP your interest to Summer by email!

Women’s Retreat
February 11-12 (Sat. lunch-Sun. lunch)
Harbor Creek Lodge, Gig Harbor
Rita Nussli, spiritual director and former Executive Director of New Horizon’s Street Youth Ministries will help shape our time on Saturday.
Email Laura for more info!

Men’s Retreat
February 17-18 (Fri. evening-Sat. evening)
Harbor Creek Lodge, Gig Harbor
Email Matt for more info!

Faith at Work: Does My Work Matter to God?
An Introduction to the Theology of Work
Many of us spend most of our waking hours at work, and for many, work is a big part of our identity. But, does God care about our work life? Does the Church have anything to contribute to what makes our work meaningful, successful or rewarding? How do we think about our identity in our work in light of our identity in Christ?

When what we do and why we do it come together, there is real power. God made us in his image to create and to love, just as he does. Our work is a key part of that.

What if a new perspective on your work gave you more energy, meaning and satisfaction?

Hundreds have been exploring the intersection of faith and work over the last 3 years through the Cascade Fellows program, and have found new meaning, purpose and depth to their work. Come explore the conversation with us at our one-day overview event and see for yourself!

TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • Spiritual practices in the workplace
  • What the Bible has to say about work
  • The Church and Work
  • Vocation and Calling

Cost is $50 and there are 2 dates to choose from:January 28th, 9am-3pm at University Presbyterian Church

Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite using this link.OR

March 11th, 9am-3pm at Bethany Community Church

Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite using this link.

Community Groups
Community Groups are on break from Dec. 11-Feb. 5. You can join next quarter, and get connected at Sanctuary. Sign up HERE or on the back of the communication card Sunday morning!
Monday group (Greenlake), 615-745pm Email the leader
Wednesday group (N. Greenwood), 6-730pm Email the leader
Thursday group (Lake City Way), 630-745pm (soup on at 6) Email the leader
Every other Sunday: Women’s small group, 6pm in member homes
(contact Mary Vincent for more information)
Financial Update
Cumulative January Offering
$11,980
Budgeted Monthly Offering
$20,917
 As of January 15, 2017
Fiscal YTD Resources
$122,156
 Fiscal YTD Expenses
$125,872
Give Online
For more information:
  • Check out worship Sunday mornings, 10am at Taproot Theatre and visit our Website.
  • See what’s happening on our Facebook page.
  • Come see us 7 days a week at the Green Bean Coffee House and join us for community hours, Saturdays 9-11am.
To share prayer requests with staff members and the prayer team, emailpray@sanctuarycrc.org
Sanctuary Staff
Mark Mohrlang – Co-Pastor
Summer Mohrlang – Co-Pastor
Randy Rowland – Network Pastor
Reba Jacobs – Director of Children’s Ministry
Heather Cowden – Minisrty Coordinator
Jen Geelhood – Bookkeeper
James Spaan – Green Bean Manager
Drew Dixon – Seminary Intern

Safe Church Representative:
Sarah Lewis-Assink

Any submissions to the weekly email should be sent to Heather by 4pm on Tuesdays!

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