| The Father Revealed
It is possible to derive any number of different images of God from within the pages of Scripture. For example 1 John 4:16 states emphatically, “God is love.” If our research into the nature of God were to stop and end there…then, God is primarily loving. On the other hand, if we began our research into God’s character in Isaiah 34:2 we would read, “The Lord is angry with all nations; his wrath is on all their armies. He will totally destroy them…” If this is where we start and end, well…we walk away with a much different view of God.
So how can we possibly hope to gain an accurate understanding of our Heavenly Father? Where does one start in such an important and intangible quest? Thankfully, Scripture itself directs us to that place. Colossians 1:15 states: “The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.” And then in verse 19: “For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him.” We need to pay attention to how God is described throughout all of Scripture, but our starting point is Jesus. Jesus reveals God the Father in and through himself, but also in his unique relationship with God as his Father. And as those are in Christ, we get to participate in this intimate, loving relationship with God as our Father.
What do we discover about God the Father through his relationship with Jesus as a boy revealed in the story of 12 year-old Jesus at the temple in Luke 2? What do Jesus’ words reveal about the Father in his Sermon on the Mount? And what does Jesus’ cleansing the temple suggest about his Heavenly Father? These are just some of the questions we’ll unpack together all in the hopes of growing deeper in our understanding of and intimacy with our Heavenly Father.
We sincerely hope you will join us on Sunday mornings beginning THIS WEEK to explore The Father Revealed through Jesus.
-Summer and Mark Mohrlang
Co-Pastors |
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Sunday June 18
Scripture: Luke 2:41-51 – Listen to last week’s sermon HERE
Children’s Ministry
Preschool lesson: Jesus Heals a Boy
K-1st lesson: Jesus Helps Keep Paul in Malta
2nd-6th lesson: Tabitha
Hymn of the Month – Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Full Life Discipleship
9am in the Taproot Lobby.
Weekly readings from the Renovare Devotional Classics.
Contact Matt Whitney for more information.
This week’s devotion: Catherine of Siena: Overflowing with Love
Next week’s devotion: Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Christ in Community |
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Our Children’s Ministry volunteer appreciation and training lunch.
Interested in joining this band of lovely folks in caring for the youth of this church?
Email Torrey & Sarah!! |
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REMEMBER!!
The 2nd-6th grade class will not meet over the summer!
June 25th will be the last class meeting. |
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Upcoming EventsPATH end of year BBQ
June 16, 530-730pm. There will be a hot dog roast – PATH is providing hot dogs, so bring a side dish! And enjoy a science show featuring Mad Science!
Sanctuary Softball Team
Come play or come watch the softball team!
The next game is Saturday June 17th, 5:45pm at Soundview Playfield
(1590 NW 90th St.)
Email Eric Lentz if you want to play or for more info! |
Greenwood Car Show
The Greenwood Car Show is coming up on the 24th! Come check out some classic cars all along Greenwood. The Green Bean will have an outdoor tent and is looking to borrow 3 large ice coolers. We are also looking for a few volunteers to help us sell drinks from the outdoor tent in 2 hour shifts. If you can loan us a cooler from Friday evening to Sunday or want to help out the day of, contact Steve Geelhood.
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Sanctuary is Hiring!
We need someone to setup and tear-down our equipment every other Sunday. One of the realities of being a portable church is that we have a few things that need to be moved and setup, then returned every Sunday. Setup starts at 7am on Sundays and usually finishes between 12:30 and 1pm. We pay $13/hour (including the hour you’re in worship!). Interested or know someone who is? Email Mark Mohrlang. |
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Neighborhood OpportunitiesGreenwood Community Dinners
Greenwood Square hosts community dinners every Thursday at 5pm. On the 3rd Thursday of the month, Sanctuary has volunteered to be hosts at the meal – to set up at 430, to eat and chat with people, and to help clean up. The next one is on June 15.
Talk to Joey DeYoung for more info!
VBS 2017 Upward Bound
Interested in your kids participating in a VBS this summer? Sanctuary is not hosting one, but Green Lake Presbyterian has a great FREE one!!
July 17 – 21, 9am-Noon
Children 4 years to 6th grade (completed)
At Green Lake Presbyterian Church
6318 Linden Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
206.783.1843Gear up for a fantastic week of fun and discovery! Upward Bound takes young “Backpackers” on the trek of a lifetime, following Jesus’ radical journey to win our salvation. Costumed Storytellers, personalized “Trail Journals,” lively singing, theme-related crafts and outdoor recreation, tasty “Trail Treats,” and more create an exciting and significant summertime experience.
For more information (or to pre-register), visit the website! |
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Community Groups
Joining a community group is the best way to 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) |
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Events at the Green BeanStitching Group
Every Tuesday, join crafters from 5:30-7pm for a drink,
some stitching and conversation.
Open Mic Night
On the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 7pm.
Game Night
On the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. Bring a game,
meet a friend and play fun games. Starts at 6:30pm.
Social and Racial Justice
On the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm. Join the group for conversation on how to engage those who are vulnerable where we work, live and play. |
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Financial Update
| Cumulative June Offering |
$7,110 |
| Budgeted Monthly Offering |
$20,917 |
| As of June 1, 2017 |
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| Fiscal YTD Resources |
$202,047 |
| Fiscal YTD Expenses |
$212,095 |
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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.
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| To share prayer requests with staff members and the prayer team, emailpray@sanctuarycrc.org |
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