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Listen to last week’s sermon HERE |
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| A Peek at Children’s Ministry
Here is a look at what the kid’s are learning this Sunday, October 16th:
Preschool: Jesus Changes Paul
Kindergarten/1st: God Rescues Noah
2nd-6th: Gideon |
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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 Whitney for more information. |
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This week’s Devotion:
John of the Cross – Purifying the Soul.
Next week’s Devotion:
Bernard of Clairvaux – Four Degrees of Love |
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Guest Preacher
On October 16th, we will have guest speakers, Mario Matos, from the Dominican Republic and Valery, from Port au Prince. A short bio of Mario is below. Valery works closely with a CRC partner in Port au Prince. They come as part of the Urban Training Collaborative (UTC), a global network focused on leadership development in multiple cities around the world. |
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| Mario was born and lives in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic with his wife Yolanda, and their two daughters Susana and Magdalena. He has served as evangelist, church planter, and Community Development worker since 1990 and is the founding director of CTM Dominican Republic. He earned a B.A in Business Administration at Universidad Central del Este in Santo Domingo, and an M.A in Theology and Education at Calvin Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, MI. Mario is also ordained with the Christian Reformed Church in the Dominican Republic and with the Street Psalms Community. Mario loves people and nature. His passion is to equip and support grassroots leaders to love and serve the urban poor. |
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All Church Lunch
Let’s break bread together! Join us for pizza lunch at Razzi’s, Sunday October 16, right after the service!
Sleepless in Seattle
Packing Day
Thursday 11/17 6:30(set-up) 7-9pm (packing) at Greenwood Square/Urban Hands
Care Package includes: Sleeping Mat + Water Bottle + Food + Socks + Notes
Big Give DaySaturday 11/19 from 2-8pm at Greenwood Square/Urban Hands
Includes an hour of training followed by volunteers disbursing to pass out sleeping bags in the community and will end with a meal at Greenwood Square for all recipients plus volunteers. |
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Crafting for a Cause
The Green Bean’s Stitch & Bitch group is spending this fall crafting for a cause. We want to use the skills and talents we have to bless our community by making scarves, hats, blankets, slippers, gloves, or other items in partnership with Sleepless in Seattle and other non-profits. We want the joy of our work to bless others in this upcoming winter. If you are a knitter, crocheter, sewer, or other artisan, and would like to participate, please join us on Tuesday evenings (5:30-7pm) at the Green Bean.
If you have questions, please contact Sarah Lewis-Assink at 253.266.3817 |
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Hunger Goblin Trick or Treat
October 29, 12-3pm
Join Greenwood neighbors for trick or treating at local businesses. Get a Hunger Goblin sticker by donating a can of food or $2 for a local food bank at various donation stations along Greenwood Ave. Stop in at the Green Bean for fun activities! Meet up with Sanctuary families to trick or treat together at 1pm!
Want to help the Green Bean give away candy? Connect with the Monday Community group who is costuming up and giving away treats at the Bean. Email Steve for more information. Or you can bring bags of candy to donate to the Green Bean’s give away of treats. Just leave them at the church office!
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Community Groups
Joining a community group is a great 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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Financial Update
| Cumulative October Offering |
$8,791 |
| Budgeted Monthly Offering |
$20,917 |
| As of October 1, 2016 |
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| Fiscal YTD Resources |
$49,036 |
| Fiscal YTD Expenses |
$60,807 |
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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, email pray@sanctuarycrc.org |
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