May 18, 2017 – This Week: Congregational meeting info & more!

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Sunday May 21
Scripture: Daniel 5 – Listen to last week’s sermon HERE

Children’s Ministry
     Preschool lesson: Elisha & Naaman
     K-1st lesson: Jesus Keeps Paul Safe
     2nd-6th lesson: The Fellowship of Believers

     Hymn of the Month –  Holy, Holy, Holy

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: Hanna Whitall Smith: Recovering the Joy of Service
     Next week’s devotion: Jeremy Taylor: The Grace of Humility
This past Sunday, we spent time in Daniel 4, where King Nebuchadnezzar describes his dream and the way God got ahold of him through a pretty disruptive event (losing his sanity, his kingdom, living like an animal, etc. – just read the description of what happened to him in verse 33!).  God, in his mercy, ultimately restores him, and this whole chapter is bracketed by some marvelous songs of praise – written by the king!  Talk about a conversion – this is the same king who overthrew Jerusalem and carried off God’s people into exile.  Praise God that no one is ever beyond redemption; no one beyond God’s gracious reach!  In the sermon, I quoted from a fantastic article about the challenges and opportunities for the church in how the Christian faith is shared and accepted in exile.  May God give us the steady faithfulness, and attractiveness to live our faith in Christ as a “community of plausibility,” and may we “always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.”

Grace and peace to you,
Mark
Upcoming EventsSanctuary Softball Team
Come play or come watch the softball team! The next game is Saturday May 20th, 5:45pm at Soundview Playfield – 1590 NW 90th St.
Email Eric Lentz if you want to play or for more info!

Green Bean Clean
Sunday May 21, 6-9pm
Come in your grubbies, ready to do some deep cleaning and help us keep the Bean looking good!

Children’s Ministry Support Team Meeting
Monday May 22, 7pm at the Haulter house. Talk to Tammie for more information!
Memorial Day BBQ 
Monday May 29, 4-7pm
At the Mohrlang’s house!
14034 3rd Ave NW, Seattle

Congregational Meeting
Sunday June 11, right after morning worship.
Members are encouraged to stay and vote to approve the next fiscal year’s budget.
Neighborhood Opportunities

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!
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)
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.
Financial Update
Cumulative May Offering
$12,849
Budgeted Monthly Offering
$20,917
 As of May 1, 2017
Fiscal YTD Resources
$180,843
 Fiscal YTD Expenses
$202,617
Give Online
Other Opportunities
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
Torrey Edwards & Sarah Lewis-Assink –
Co-Directors of Children’s Ministry
Heather Cowden – Ministry Coordinator
Jen Geelhood – Bookkeeper
James Spaan – Green Bean Manager
Drew Dixon – Seminary Intern

Safe Church Representative:
Sarah Lewis-Assink
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