This Sunday, July 16, 10:00 am
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 “Bless to Me”, a four-part series based on the Celtic tradition of “blessing prayers”.
This lovely practice has endured through the centuries among the Celtic people of Ireland, Scotland and Wales, revealing a sense of the holy in every moment, in every object, and in every person. This week’s focus in on “Celebrating the Gifts of Life.” One of the ways we notice the blessings of our lives is to simply delight in the “small things,” be it the morning cup of coffee, a bird song or walking the dog.
Have you been saying your prayers?
Last Sunday Pastor Diane distributed copies of two very simple prayers for the start and end of day, encouraging us to use them daily and see how it affects us. If you were not in worship and would like a copy of those prayers, just ask and she’ll send you a copy by email.
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FROM THE PASTOR: Share Some Hope!
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 An Invitation to Share Some Hope!
Right after worship we’ll take a group photo of us with signs saying things like “Have Hope,” “You’re Brave,” “Stay Strong.” During coffee hour we’ll take some individual photos too. What’s this for?
One of our newer folks at church, Sara Jane Walsh, creates inspiring videos for children who have cancer or other debilitating illness.
It’s called the “Here’s Hope Project". Check out the website to learn more about it and see some of the beautiful videos she’s made. She asked if I thought some of the church children and adults would be willing to be part of the video she’s currently working on and I said “Of course!”
Her goal is to have 100 contributors, and right now she has 71. She’d also love to get the name of everyone who contributes so we can be listed in the credits. “They say every story has a hero. I want to show people a story with 100 heroes.” NOTE: Sara Jane will bring some signs for us to use, but you’re encouraged to make your own with a simple upbeat message (see her website for samples).
Children especially are encouraged to make a sign in their own hand and bring it on Sunday. What a great opportunity!
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Summer Food Drive Challenge
to Benefit the West Seattle Food Bank
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Thanks for your starter donations ... but we have a long way to go filling that barrel!
For many children in our community and across the US, summer is the hungriest time of year. Our most vulnerable
kids lose access to school feeding programs and food donations dwindle.
Last summer, Alki UCC joined with Admiral &  Fauntleroy churches in a friendly competition to collect at least 1,000 lbs each.
This year, we're upping the donations challenge to 2,500 lbs.. Let's fill up that barrel!
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"Music with a Heart" presents
A Grand Night for Singing
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Saturday, August 5 at 7:30 pm
 An evening of Broadway show tunes, jazz standards and other favorites. Join us for a relaxed cabaret style evening of memorable tunes.
Featuring
DJ Wilson on piano
Steven Kim on bass
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vocalists Judy Johnson, Lisa Dodge-Johnson, Verona Ryan and Joe Mitter
Net proceeds benefit the West Seattle Helpline, a beloved nonprofit social service agency offering emergency assistance for West Seattle residents.
A free will offering of $20 is suggested. Refreshments & treats served at intermission.
Contact Joe Mitter for information.
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The WIN Corner:
Update from the Westside Interfaith Network
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Help Plan a Summer Meal
for Mary's Place White Center Residents
Mary's Place, a day shelter for women, has opened a new center in White Center, next to the White Center Food Bank.
 Let's come together to provide a summer meal for the residents, and explore more volunteer opportunities when at the facility.
Please contact either Cinda Stenger: or Sandy Johnson if you are interested in putting together a fun meal. A summer BBQ would be grand!
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Hot Lunch for the Homeless in White Center
Bartell Drugs
9600 15th Avenue SW
Every Saturday!
If you can share an hour of your time between 11:45 am and 2:00 pm, please stop by to lend a hand. Everyone is welcomed; you will be glad that you did.
Ongoing Call for Donations: The need is great, WIN continues to serve about a hundred people every Saturday. Travel size toiletries and hygiene products are always needed, as well as gently used clothes (all types, especially men's clothing and jackets) and socks.
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For those grieving the recent death of a loved one:
Lisa Doepken and her family. Lisa’s 18 year-old grandson, Nick (a twin), was killed in a car crash the last week of June. The family of Mary Mason, Russ Thornock, Doris Colbert, Jason Huynh, Trish Dodds, Cinda Stenger, Sue Backs, Cynthia Jolly, Julia Chase, Scott Mathews, Maria Brodahl
Recent hospitalization, illness and other concerns:
Lesa Henry, who is being treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer. Shelley Webster, Bev & Jim Connor's great-grand-daughter Annaliese Phelps, Joe Belcher, Amy Hitchens' aunt Bev, Dayle Banks, Bob Jackson, Jeff Jolly’s nephew Craig
Persons with ongoing needs: Jan Cochran, John Chowning, Eric Erickson
For homebound members/friends of Alki UCC: Ruth Okada, Doris Colbert
Wider World:
Prayers for fewer guns and for all victims of gun violence; victims and all those affected by acts of hate, extremist violence and political unrest; the migrants seeking refuge around the world, and for those who are trying to help and serve them. The rest of the missing schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram, who remain in our hearts as long as they remain missing. The hungry and homeless, the ill and the addicted, the lost and the lonely; the unemployed; US officials and troops serving abroad.
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Worship
& Church School
Sunday at 10:00 am
Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday 6:30 PM
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Our Office Manager, Larisa, is on her summer break through Monday, July 24.
Church Office voicemail will be checked regularly. Please send your newsletter/bulletin submissions directly to Jane Gunwaldsen by Wednesday of next week.
For immediate needs and all pastoral issues, please contact Pastor Diane directly on her cell, (206) 715-1362.
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Update on Tiny House Construction
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Thanks to everyone who has already signed up!
We are pleased to  announce that we have sent a $6,000 check to Camp Second Chance, in support them of their efforts to build Tiny Houses for their residents.
We will have volunteer opportunities very soon for folks to help them in their endeavors — stay tuned!
Cinda Stenger:
(206) 356-7559
Kathy Herigstad:
(206) 938-7724
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Alki UCC
Board of Directors
(list until July 18)
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Gary Gesellchen, Chair
Rod Peeler, Vice Chair
Shannon Peterson, Secretary
Tara Barber
Sandra Johnson
Dan Kennedy
Patty Magnuson
Shelley Petrie
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Supporting Alki UCC:
Online Giving
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