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F i f t h S u n d ay i n L e n t

March 29, 2020

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PRE-SERVICE MUSIC

Aus Tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir (Psalm 130, BWV 686) – J. S. Bach

Light a candle—you may also wish to set the lighted candle next to an icon, image, or

symbols that help you center into prayer.

All make the sign of the cross as the leader says:

Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,

who bears our sufferings and forgives our sin. Amen.

Let us pray.

(silence)

Almighty God, your Son came into the world to free us all from sin and death.

Breathe upon us the power of your Spirit, that we may be raised to new life in Christ

and serve you in righteousness all our days, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and

Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

We are experiencing a whole new kind of Lenten fast—being physically separated from

our worshipping community. Please use this Home Liturgy as a way to connect with

God, your church family, and with all the saints as you worship in your home today. We

encourage you to read and sing these words out loud, so you can hear the Word pro-

claimed whether you’re alone or gathered with others in your household.

In addition, a video of our pastors sharing the Gospel reading and a homily can also be

found online at www.prlc.org or via our Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church Community

Facebook page. Feel free to use the Facebook space to add your reflections and prayer

requests. We miss you, and pray that you will be spiritually nourished today and always.

The readings for this Fifth Sunday in Lent proclaim the good news of God’s work of

bringing life out of death.

Lector

Nicole Meyer

Preacher

Anne Van Kley

Videographer

Walter Zamojski

Soprano

Anna Cooper

Organ / Clavichord

Jeffrey Cooper

PARTICIPANTS IN TODAY’S LITURGY

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FIRST LESSON — Ezekiel 37:1–14

Choose someone to read each lesson aloud … the reader may announce

the lesson by saying, “A reading from [Ezekiel, Romans]…”

The hand of the Lord came upon me, and he brought me out by the

spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of a valley; it was

full of bones. He led me all around them; there were very many lying

in the valley, and they were very dry. He said to me, “Mortal, can

these bones live?” I answered, “O Lord God, you know.” Then he

said to me, “Prophesy to these bones, and say to them: O dry bones,

hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord God to these bones: I

will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live. I will lay sinews on

you, and will cause flesh to come upon you, and cover you with skin,

and put breath in you, and you shall live; and you shall know that I

am the Lord.”

So I prophesied as I had been commanded; and as I prophesied,

suddenly there was a noise, a rattling, and the bones came together,

bone to its bone. I looked, and there were sinews on them, and flesh

had come upon them, and skin had covered them; but there was no

breath in them. Then he said to me, “Prophesy to the breath, prophe-

sy, mortal, and say to the breath: Thus says the Lord God: Come from

the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may

live.” I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into

them, and they lived, and stood on their feet, a vast multitude.

Then he said to me, “Mortal, these bones are the whole house of

Israel. They say, ‘Our bones are dried up, and our hope is lost; we are

cut off completely.’ Therefore prophesy, and say to them, Thus says

the Lord God: I am going to open your graves, and bring you up from

your graves, O my people; and I will bring you back to the land of

Israel. And you shall know that I am the Lord, when I open your

graves, and bring you up from your graves, O my people. I will put

my spirit within you, and you shall live, and I will place you on your

own soil; then you shall know that I, the Lord, have spoken and will

act, says the Lord.”

Holy wisdom, Holy word.

Thanks be to God.

God restores life to he dry bones of Israel.

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PSALM 130 All say the Psalm together. Out of the depths

I cry to you, O Lord;

O Lord, hear my voice!

Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication.

If you were to keep watch over sins,

O Lord, who could stand?

Yet with you is forgiveness,

in order that you may be feared.

I wait for you, O Lord; my soul waits;

in your word is my hope.

My soul waits for the Lord more than those who keep watch for the morning,

more than those who keep watch for the morning.

O Israel, wait for the Lord, for with the Lord there is steadfast love;

with the Lord there is plenteous redemption.

For the Lord shall redeem Israel

from all their sins.

SECOND READING — Romans 8:6–11

To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit

is life and peace. For this reason the mind that is set on the flesh is

hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law—indeed it can-

not, and those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

But you are not in the flesh; you are in the Spirit, since the Spirit

of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ

does not belong to him. But if Christ is in you, though the body is

dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. If the

Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who

raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also

through his Spirit that dwells in you.

Holy wisdom, Holy word.

Thanks be to God.

Life and peace through the Spirit

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GOSPEL — John 11:1–45

[Alternatively, you may listen to the video reading from the Spark Children’s Bible] The Holy Gospel according to St. John.

Glory to you, O Lord.

Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary

and her sister Martha. Mary was the one who anointed the Lord with

perfume and wiped his feet with her hair; her brother Lazarus was

ill. So the sisters sent a message to Jesus, “Lord, he whom you love is

ill.” But when Jesus heard it, he said, “This illness does not lead to

death; rather it is for God’s glory, so that the Son of God may be glo-

rified through it.” Accordingly, though Jesus loved Martha and her

sister and Lazarus, after having heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed

two days longer in the place where he was.

Then after this he said to the disciples, “Let us go to Judea

again.” The disciples said to him, “Rabbi, the Jews were just now try-

ing to stone you, and are you going there again?” Jesus answered,

“Are there not twelve hours of daylight? Those who walk during the

day do not stumble, because they see the light of this world. But those

who walk at night stumble, because the light is not in them.” After

saying this, he told them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I

am going there to awaken him.” The disciples said to him, “Lord, if

he has fallen asleep, he will be all right.” Jesus, however, had been

speaking about his death, but they thought that he was referring mere-

ly to sleep. Then Jesus told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead. For your

sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go

to him.” Thomas, who was called the Twin, said to his fellow disci-

ples, “Let us also go, that we may die with him.”

When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had already been in the

tomb four days. Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, some two miles

away, and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console

them about their brother. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming,

she went and met him, while Mary stayed at home. Martha said to

Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have

died. But even now I know that God will give you whatever you ask

of him.” Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha said

to him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last

Jesus and the man born blind

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day.” Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who

believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives

and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” She said to

him, “Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God,

the one coming into the world.”

When she had said this, she went back and called her sister Mary,

and told her privately, “The Teacher is here and is calling for

you.” And when she heard it, she got up quickly and went to him. Now

Jesus had not yet come to the village, but was still at the place where

Martha had met him. The Jews who were with her in the house, con-

soling her, saw Mary get up quickly and go out. They followed her be-

cause they thought that she was going to the tomb to weep there. When

Mary came where Jesus was and saw him, she knelt at his feet and said

to him, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have

died.” When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her

also weeping, he was greatly disturbed in spirit and deeply moved. He

said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to him, “Lord, come and

see.” Jesus began to weep. So the Jews said, “See how he loved

him!” But some of them said, “Could not he who opened the eyes of

the blind man have kept this man from dying?”

Then Jesus, again greatly disturbed, came to the tomb. It was a cave,

and a stone was lying against it. Jesus said, “Take away the stone.”

Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, “Lord, already there is

a stench because he has been dead four days.” Jesus said to her, “Did I

not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” So

they took away the stone. And Jesus looked upward and said, “Father,

I thank you for having heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I

have said this for the sake of the crowd standing here, so that they may

believe that you sent me.” When he had said this, he cried with a loud

voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out, his hands and

feet bound with strips of cloth, and his face wrapped in a cloth. Jesus

said to them, “Unbind him, and let him go.”

Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen

what Jesus did, believed in him.

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, O Christ.

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SERMON You may take time to reflect on the readings for the day.

• What words or phrase or images speak to you?

• What in these lessons speaks Christ’s love to you?

• Through these readings, what is God asking of you?

Instead of or in addition to the above, you may view Pastor Van Kley’s sermon.

All may sing the Hymn of the Day below, or sing along to the video recording.

One in the gathering may lead the prayers. The response is in bold.

HYMN OF THE DAY

ELW #666 What Wondrous Love is This

All may sing the hymn (next page) or listen to the song on the recording.

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE In peace, let us pray to the Lord.

silence

For peace and salvation, God of mercy,

hear our prayer.

For the peace of all the world, for the well-being of the church,

and for the unity of all, God of mercy,

hear our prayer

for this gathering, and for all who offer worship and praise, God of mercy

hear our prayer

for the health of creation, for abundant harvest that all may share,

and for peaceful times, God of mercy,

hear our prayer

For all public servants, the government, and all who protects us,

especially in this time of pandemic;

for those who work to bring peace, justice, healing,

and protection in this and every place, God of mercy,

hear our prayer

For those who are sick and suffering (especially …)

and for who are in captivity, God of mercy,

hear our prayer

For deliverance in this and every time of affliction,

danger, and need, God of mercy,

hear our prayer

For our bishops, pastors, parish staff, and council;

for our congregation, and all servants of the church, God of mercy,

hear our prayer

Here those gathered may offer individual prayers of petition or thanksgiving aloud or

silently

Giving thanks for all who have gone before us and are at rest,

rejoicing in the communion of the saints,

we commend ourselves, one another, and our whole life to you, O God,

through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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O God, you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the end-

ing, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out with

good courage, not knowing where we go, but only that your hand is leading us and

your love supporting us; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Remember us, O God, in your kingdom, as we pray:

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will

be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our

sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and

deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now

and forever. Amen.

All may make the sign of the cross as the leader says:

Almighty God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirt,

bless and preserve us.

Amen.

Hans Nielsen Hauge, renewer of the church, died 1824

Sunday, March 29, 2020

Hauge was a layperson who wished to revitalize the church in Norway. As a result of a mystical

experience, he felt called to preach. Many professionals in the church feared his motives and influ-

ence, and he was imprisoned for leading unauthorized gatherings.

John Donne, poet, died 1631

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

After finishing his education at Oxford University, Donne seemed headed for a career in the Eng-

lish public service. But a series of circumstances led him into the ordained ministry. He is well

known as a writer of both secular and sacred poetry.

Benedict the African, confessor, died 1589

Saturday, April 4, 2020

Born a slave on the island of Sicily, Benedict lived as a hermit until the pope ordered all hermits to

attach themselves to a monastery, at which time Benedict joined the Franciscans. Though illit-

erate, he was highly respected as a confessor and later superior of his community.

Surrounded by a Great Cloud of Witnesses …

Commemorations and Festivals for the Week

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Next Sunday

April 5, 2020 + Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

Lessons: Isaiah 50:4–9a; Psalm 31:9–16; Philippians 2:5–11; Matthew 26:14—27:66

Acknowledgments Gift Triptych – Gift of Life. © 2017 by John August Swanson

Giclée, 13” x 10.75” www.JohnAugustSwanson.com What Wondrous Love is This. Text: North American folk hymn, 19th century, alt. Music: William Walker, Southern

Harmony, 1835; Public domain. Parts of the liturgy were adapted from Sundays and Seasons. © 2019 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Re-

printed by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #36567. Scripture passages from New Revised Standard Version Bible. © 1989 Division of Christian Education of the Nation-

al Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

GIVING THANKS AT THE TABLE “Saying grace” or giving thanks to God over food and drink at table was a feature of

Jesus’ ministry and has been the practice of Jesus’ followers and subsequent genera-

tions. The Great Thanksgiving, prayed at table for Holy Communion, derives from this

practice. Until we meet again at the Lord’s Table, please feel free to use the thanksgiv-

ing prayer below whenever you are at table for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

We give you thanks, O God,

for these gifts of earth and human labor,

signs of your gracious care for all creation.

Through your Word you have made them grow

and have commanded the earth to bear a plentiful harvest

for the joy and nourishment of humankind and all manner of creatures.

For this we praise you, O God,

and for the blessings you give us when you adorn the whole creation

with the gifts of field, vine, sea, and orchard,

through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord,

we give thanks, O merciful, loving God, now and forever.

Amen.

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We pray for…

the church of Jesus Christ in every land …

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton The ELCA Northwest Washington Synod, Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) – Pastor Rachel Eskesen and Pastor Zach Courter in Hungary and Serbia; Emma Maier in Australia Seminary students – Abby Cress and Elizabeth Peter at United Lutheran Seminary in Gettysburg Ecumenical partners – The Presbyterian Church (USA) Partners in our Synod – Emmaus Table @ 7400 Woodlawn Partners in the Seattle area – St. Paul’s United Church of Christ healing in body, mind, and spirit …

Todd Johnson, hospitalized with COVID, and his wife Pauline Mason Ruthford Joachim, friend of Sabine von Preyss Lauren Carroll Gary Cornell Bonnie and family, friends of Sandy Mortinson, sudden loss of husband/father Jeff Hendrix, recovery from knee joint replacement surgery on March 11 Lee Boelter, broken shoulder and pelvis Chris, hospitalized with severe pain Joyce Brendon, skin cancer Sean Thomas, heart block Eunice Baker, in home hospice for dementia and vascular disease LaDonna Baker, aunt of Luci Baker Johnson, recovering from a recent angiogram procedure Lisa, sister of Paula Eisenrich, undergoing cancer-removal surgery Chuck, father of Joe Huber, recovering from heart surgery Vin, family friend of Millirens, recovering from a recent stroke Diana Kunde, broken shoulder Alissa, sister of Ben Scheffler, recovery from a stroke Julie, biopsy taken from spot on her scalp Sylvia Gravrock, diagnosed with advanced colon cancer David, brother of Jim Christensen Kathy, recurrence of breast cancer Bruce, brother of Ken Bartanen, recovery involving cancer Merrie, diagnosed with cancer Bob Robbins, 98-year-old father of Shelia Bartanen, strength and guidance for family caregivers

Our Weekly Circle of Prayer “let us exalt God’s name together…” Psalm 34:3 + “pray without ceasing …” 1 Thessalonians 5:17

We welcome your requests for prayers for persons in need and your prayers of thanksgiving on the COUNT ME IN

form. Prayer requests will remain on the list for four Sundays. If you wish to extend your request beyond four

weeks, note it on the COUNT ME IN form or contact the church office. New requests for the week are in bold type.

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those preparing for baptism …

Musashi Shutes-David, Lana Shutes-David, Genevieve Ferguson, Olive Bailey, Alice Bloom those preparing to renew baptismal vows …

Kate Bailey, Kate Cleveland, Kent Buttars, Lauren Bloom, Linda Currey, Robyne Curry, David Gehlen, Julia Gehlen, Patrick Hinshaw, Renée Knepper, Nicole Meyer, Mary Murphy, Sabine von Preyss Brigid Collins, Col Snelling, Isaac Liljegren, Charlotte Van Kley, Lily Huber, Vassar Price, Finn Vickers, Kristen McGregor, Tess Van Sanford the homebound members and friends of Phinney…

Virginia Schafer, Eunice Baker, Margie Conover, Brian Cummins, Gloria Swisher, Borgny Eriksen, Jean Hansen

for those diagnosed with cancer or other long-term illness…

Sally LeBoeuf, Liz Cunningham, Carolyn Love, Ray Price, Margaret Wallace, Bonnie Hart-mann, Warren "Andy" Pease, Ardy Wisch, Arnold Boelter, Carman, Heather, Shirley Sutherland the faithful departed …

Dennis, father of Shawn Kruse Viva Giberson, mother of Camille McGee Don Ullom, father of Kim Halvorson, March 3 peace and justice in all lands and the well-being of creation …

All affected by the coronavirus in our community and across the world

The vulnerable and endangered, and all who support and care for them

Wisdom and safety for health-care workers, first responders, and public leadership in

dealing with the spread of illness from the coronavirus

Tensions in the Middle East, South Sudan, and Democratic Republic of Congo Wisdom in dealing with climate change Immigrants seeking a homeland

All single parents everywhere

Those suffering from addiction and other mental illnesses

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Announcements Food Bank Update – Still Open! The PRLC food bank remains open to continue to serve our clients despite the challenges of this unusual season. In fact, during yesterday’s shift we met new clients who sought us out specifically because of lost hours at work related to the quarantine. We’ve followed rec-ommendations to limit interactions with and between our clients, and stepped up our sani-tization practices. We’ve encouraged volunteers to make their own decisions about whether they’re able to continue to serve, and we understand and fully support anyone who can’t work. If you’re not a regular food bank volunteer, but suddenly find yourself with a lot of time on your hands (especially on Tuesdays from 1–3pm or Wednesdays from 6–8pm!), please let Minister of Outreach Patrick know if can lend a hand: [email protected]. We can all work together to keep this vital service available to our community while protecting our higher-risk volunteers.

Circle of Welcome Update Our team is following basic safety guidelines set out by Lutheran Community Services Northwest, but work continues with our wonderful family from Afghanistan. They have certainly been through challenges before, and we continue to grow in our service to them. One BIG way you can help this effort is to donate to our Lenten fundraiser for rent support for our family. We intended to do this fundraising at church, but have had to shift our focus to an online campaign. If you follow the link for online donations on the church website, you can designate “Refugee Outreach” as part of your gift. If the online process doesn’t work for you, please consider mailing a check to the church, or find our fundraiser on the PRLC Facebook Group page. Thanks for helping out!

Outreach Assistance Continues We’ll continue to offer emergency financial assistance through the Outreach Fund even while the office is closed. Minister of Outreach Patrick will work with clients over phone and email, and do whatever can be done to safely administer help during this time when need is likely to increase. If you know of people in need, please send them our way either to [email protected] or the church phone number of 206-783-2350. Please consider contrib-uting to the Outreach Fund so we can bring stability and care to more people. Thank you for your partnership in this ministry!

Assistance and Church Office Closure If you have an unmet need, or hear of one among members of the church community, please contact one of the pastors or email [email protected]. Likewise, if you are able to assist with grocery runs or in other ways, please let us know. The church office will be temporari-ly closed, but staff members will continue to check email and voicemail remotely, and the office will be receiving mail.

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From the Administrator's Office One of the impacts of coronavirus containment on PRLC is financial. In-person wor-

ship services and special events with outside groups have all been canceled, and the rev-enue they would have generated has been lost.

We will be tightening our belts wherever possible. But when church employees are furloughed, they are not eligible to receive unemployment insurance, as churches do not pay into that tax structure. We wish to delay that necessity if we can.

We understand that many of you are feeling the financial stress of this crisis as well. But if you can, please continue to fulfill your pledges. You can mail in checks, or give online at prlc.org. With grace and love, we will get through this difficult time together.

Devotional Books for Lent and Beyond The office now has copies of the quarterly devotionals “Christ in Our Home” and

“Portals of Prayer” for April–June. Books of Lenten Devotions are also available. “Into

a New Land: A Journey for Lent” for adults, and “Feast on This,” a devotional for

Lent for children and families. Please call or email [email protected] to request a copy.

Phinney Family Camping Trip Mark your calendars for July 24–26 for the annual Phinney Family Camping Trip at Camp Lutherwood south of Bellingham! All are welcome, but families with children un-der 12 are especially encouraged to attend. Stay tuned for signup details this spring. Con-tact Kara Kalenius Novak at [email protected] with questions.

DAILY LECTIONARY READINGS FOR THIS WEEK

Monday — March 30 1 Kings 17:17–24 Acts 20:7–12 Psalm 143

Tuesday — March 31 2 Kings 4:18–37 Ephesians 2:1–10 Psalm 143

Wednesday — April 1 Jeremiah 32:1–9, 36–41 Matthew 22:23–33 Psalm 143

Thursday — April 2 1 Samuel 16:11–13 Philippians 1:1–11 Psalm 31:9–16

Friday — April 3 Job 13:13–19 Philippians 1:21–30 Psalm 31:9–16

Saturday — April 4 Lamentations 3:55–66 Mark 10:32–34 Psalm 31:9–16

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Mark Your Calendar

July 26–31

Camp Lutherhaven

July 24–26

Family Camping Weekend at

Lutherwood

August 10–14

9:00 a.m.–noon

Vacation Bible School

Children, Youth, and Family Ministries

Spring Youth Retreat June 5 5:00 p.m. – June 7 noon– NOTE DATE CHANGE!

6th–12th Grade, $140 (scholarships always available)

Come along and explore what it means that God places

a comma where we put a period. With the Gospel text

about the raising of Lazarus as our guide, we'll PAUSE

together overlooking the ocean in a beautiful waterfront

home in Seabrook. Expect time to swim in an indoor

pool, beach play, scrumptious home-cooked meals, and

lots of fun and laughter!

Register online: http://bit.ly/prlcspring

Youth Continue to Connect for Quench! All students in grades 6–12 are invited to join an online zoom

meeting EVERY Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. The link for this

week's meeting on Wednesday, April 1 is https://zoom.us/

j/512815626. Quench is a weekly gathering time for youth

(usually part of Bread for the Journey) to literally quench their

thirst with a fun beverage, as we quell our spiritual thirst with

time to connect to one another and to God. This can and will

still happen through our screens, even if we can't pour water

and pray together in person.

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The Ministry Staff

Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church 7500 Greenwood Avenue N Seattle, Washington 98103

206.783.2350 • www.prlc.org Office Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30–4:30

Our congregation participates in a Lutheran counseling organization with

congregations from across the Puget Sound area. Lutheran Counseling

Network is a coalition of licensed pastoral counselors who provide therapy

in a variety of settings for a variety of needs. One such office is located in

our building, with Counselor Rosemary Raynaud providing therapy on an

appointment basis. Learn more at www.lutherancounseling.net. You can

also reach Rosemary by phone at 206-364-1046, ext. 3.

Bryon Hansen, Pastor

[email protected]

Anne Van Kley, Associate Pastor

[email protected]

Patrick Meagher, Minister of Outreach

[email protected]

Christina Sunstone, Parish Administrator

[email protected]

Nicole Meyer, Director of Children, Youth, and

Family Ministries [email protected]

Jeffrey Cooper, Communications and Office

Manager [email protected]

Matt McKenzie, Child Development Center

Director [email protected]

Rebekah Heeg, CDC Curriculum Coordinator

[email protected]

Beth Ann Bonnecroy, Chancel and Handbell

Choirs Director

Jeffrey Cooper, Organist

[email protected]

Evelyn Hartwell, Children’s Choir Director

Craig Hopper, Gospel Choir Director

Beiwen Liu, Gospel Choir Accompanist

Paul Georgeson, Youth Choir Director

Anthony Nelson, Custodian [email protected]

Cally Nelson

Vanessa Unti

Nursery Care