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West Side Presbyterian Church
Seattle,
Washington
Bulletin for Month of August 2010
Note: personal information (home phone numbers and addresses) has been removed from the web version of the Weekly Bulletin. To contact individuals listed on this web page, refer to your WSPC Membership Directory or contact the church office at 206-935-4477 or office@wspc.org.
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For your special attention
- OUR BABIES AND TODDLERS NEED YOU! The Nursery – often the first
impression young families have of our church – is in need of regular
volunteers on Sunday. If you are a West Side member, have a love for
children and a heart for service, please consider working once a quarter
or once a month during early service, Sunday school hour or late service.
It is a great way to meet the youngest of our church family (and their
parents!). Contact our Nursery Supervisor Debbie Tamura**
or write “Nursery” on the back of your attendance card today!
- SCRIP IS PERFECT for everyday shopping! Scrip
cards are simply gift cards for various stores, and can be given as gifts
or used for your own purchases. Using scrip is a painless way to support
our youth program, as West Side youth receive a percentage of every scrip
purchase, while you pay face value for the cards. Come to the church
office on Sunday, or 9-4:30 Tuesday-Friday and see the list of cards
available to order. We have Safeway, Fred Meyer/QFC, PCC, Starbucks,
Metropolitan Market, Spiro's, Taco Time, and now Target scrip in stock and
available for immediate purchase. We can also have for you within a few
days $25 and $50 denominations of Gap, Joe’s, Lands’ End, Office Max, REI,
Staples, and Talbots. Macy’s, Nordstrom’s, Pottery Barn, and Sears are
available in $25, $50, and $100 denominations.
- Women's MInistries
-- Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
-- Bible study*
-- Moms in Touch prayer group
-- more...
- COFFEE AND CONVERSATION - Please come and enjoy fellowship and a refreshing beverage in Howell Auditorium on Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Opportunities available
- LETTUCE PRAY (SHARE) UPDATE: Thanks to those who have
brought produce from their gardens or who have donated
non-perishables. The fourth collection is today. West Side is
one of 10 churches
in West Seattle participating in this program that provides
home-grown produce (or purchased non-perishables) to the West Seattle
and White Center Food Banks.
- LETTUCE PRAY (SHARE) COORDINATOR - We are looking for a
West Side Coordinator for this program. If you are interested, please
contact Jamie Foulk at
jamesfoulk@gmail.com or 932-3775.
- FRIEND TO FRIEND - Americans share a wonderful heritage.
Fortunate are those who have parents, grandparents, and
great-grandparents close at hand. A treasure house of stories,
experiences, and wisdom can be passed on when young and old can come
together. Friend To Friend is a one-to-one visitation program that
matches volunteers in the community with residents in local nursing
homes and assisted living communities. If you would like to increase
your “family ties” call 206-870-4266 or 1-888-FTF-7818 or email
marilyn@friendtofriendamerica.org for more information.
- WORSHIP SERVICE GREETERS - Thanks to all of you who have
participated in our Worship Service Greeter program over the past
year. Greeters play an important role prior to each of our worship
services welcoming both regular attenders and newcomers alike. We have
had two wonderful coordinators, Lu Flannery for the 8:15 service and
Martha Wilson for the 11:00 service, who either have or will be
completing their service in this area. Thanks to both for their time
and commitment to this ministry. The role of coordinator is a great
way to meet other members and if you have the time to make a few phone
calls per month, maybe this is an opportunity for you. If you have an
interest in volunteering for either of these openings, please contact
Terri Sagmoen at 206-878-8003. If you would like to greet but haven't
been called lately, let me know that as well.
- FLOG SPELLED BACKWARDS IS GOLF - Grace Church is once again
making space available for West Side golfers in their golf
get-together being held Saturday, August 28, at Foster Golf Course.
First tee time is 9:00am and it is a four-person scramble format again
this year. Cost is $55 for greens fees and prizes; a portion of the
proceeds will be used to support ministries at both churches. For more
information contact Rick Boogaard at 932-5389.
- SUCCESSFUL BLOOD DRIVE - The blood drive held in Howell
Auditorium July 30 was a huge success with the highest turnout to
date. There were 3 first-time donors and 35 units of blood were
collected which means saving or dramatically improving the lives of up
to 105 patients in the Puget Sound area. Kimberly Gitt of Puget Sound
Blood Center said, “It’s heart-warming to see our community really
pull together in a time of need. This drive gave our supply a
much-needed boost. Thanks again for your continued support of our
community!”
- CHRISTIAN EXCHANGE STUDENTS NEED HOST FAMILIES - CIEE, a
nonprofit High School Exchange Organization, is looking for host
families for three Korean students arriving in August for a 10-month
program. The students have the appropriate visa, medical insurance,
and pay for all of their own expenses, with the exception of food and
utilities. Two boys and one girl, all 15 years old, would love to be
placed with a Christian family. All kinds of families, including empty
nesters and single parents, may host students giving these families an
opportunity to learn about a different culture, its values and
traditions, language, food, and more. For more information please
contact Natasha Johnson, Regional Director for CIEE, at 866-583-0332
or visit the website, www.ciee.org/highschool.
- LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO VOLUNTEER? Do you like to make folks
feel welcomed when they come to the house of the Lord? Do you enjoy
greeting new people as well as old friends? Our new main floor
greeting office offers a new opportunity for you to use your gifts of
hospitality and encouragement. Would you consider giving 3-4 hours
either one morning a week or one afternoon a week as a “welcome
volunteer” in our main floor office? Or perhaps you would prefer
Sunday mornings! We are looking for 4-8 individuals who will rotate
throughout the week and on Sunday mornings at our welcome station.
Maybe you know this is perfect for you, or maybe you would like to
just give it a try for a time. Please contact Karol (935-4477),
karol@wspc.org, or write “welcome”
on the back of your attendance card.
- SMALL GROUPS - Did you know that West Side sponsors over 20 small groups consisting of anywhere from four to twelve people in each group? They meet regularly in homes or at church, study God's Word, pray for each other and reach out to others. If you would like to participate or just find out more, please contact the church office, 935-4477, or office@wspc.org.
Community ministry
- FAMILY PROMISE OF SEATTLE is seeking volunteers for the Fundraising Committee and its new Public Relations Sub-committee. If you are skilled in aspects of fundraising like event planning, grant-writing, or major-gift solicitation, or if you have a PR talent for knowing how to inform and connect people and groups through traditional and new media outlets, please contact Donna Pierce (938-7850) or fundraiser@familypromiseofseattle.org.
Romans 12:13 -- Share with God's people in need, practice hospitality.
Social and fellowship
- College Age Bible Study meets Sunday evenings at 7:00pm at
Sarah Packard’s. If you have any questions or need directions, feel
free to Facebook, call or e-mail Sarah Packard at
sarahmayp@hotmail.com. Come
join us! We have food!
- 40+ SINGLES is still up and running from my wheelchair! Please
come to the church picnic where we will have a “40+” table and in
September we will have a fall potluck to share our summer travel
stories.
- View Women Ministries bible studies, social events and other news.
** Please consult your church phone directory or call the church office at 935-4477.