March 12, 2017

Midweek Eucharist

Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. In the chapel,

followed by coffee and fellowship.

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. in the chapel.

Visitors, please stop by the Welcome Center

for your free gift.

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St. Margaret's Episcopal Church

4228 Factoria Blvd SE Bellevue, WA 98006

425-746-6650 www.saintmargarets.org

THE SUNDAY PAPER

News of the St. Margaret’s Community

The Second Sunday in Lent

7:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Quiet 8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Contemporary Music Joyful Noise: 3 & older, chapel 10:10 a.m. Adult Education in Bristol Hall Children: 3-4, Godly Play Room F; K-5, CrossWalk, Room 10 Youth Group Room 3 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Traditional Music Joyful Noise: 3 & older, chapel

8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Childcare: Newborn to 3 years, nursery

Today’s readings: Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-5,13-17; John 3:1-17

Today’s Schedule of Events

Adult Education at 10:10 a.m. in Bristol Hall “Psalms in a Lenten Key” by The Rev. Dr. Frank Spina, March 5 - 26 . Among all Old Testament books, the Psalms have a special place in the hearts of Christians. However, this is somewhat ironic in that many (most?) Christians are uneasy about God as portrayed in the Old Testament. March 12: “Psalm 32: How Good it is to be Forgiven”

Sunday School at 10:10 a.m. During the Education Hour the 3 & 4 year olds will meet in room F for Godly Play. Kindergartners through 5th grade will meet in Room 10.

Youth Group at 10:00 a.m. room 3 Open to all 6th graders through the 12th grade and occurs at 10:00 a.m. in room 3, to learn more about who God is, how faith impacts our lives, and pray for each other.

Journey in Faith 2017 now through March 26, at 12:15 - 2:00 p.m. Room N Journey in Faith is open to all adults who would like to explore the Christian faith through the Episcopal lens. This class can prepare you to become an Episcopalian through baptism, confirmation or reception into the church, or you might be drawn to renew your baptismal vows.

Jazz Compline at 7:00 p.m. At Day’s End, Jazz Compline is a peaceful evening service that will provide respite for the soul. With a jazz harmonization of the traditional Episcopal plainsong setting of Compline, the mood promises to be a blend of hip and history.

Our New Baptismal Font On Sunday, March 19, at the 11:00 service, Bishop Rickel will bless our new

baptismal font, so it will be available for Easter.

Daylight Savings Time Begins at 2:00 AM

TODAY!

Meaningful Movies Tuesday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. in “Gun Violence in America” Gather with your neighbors for refreshments, a movie and discussion! Suggested donation is $5 per person, but no one will be turned away! Questions? Contact jkftahiti@comcast.net.

The Bristol Scholarship Fund The parish will again be awarding two scholarships, each for $2,000, to graduating seniors within the Diocese who are in need of financial assistance. The details of the scholarship criteria and the application process are available in the Outreach section on the slot wall in the narthex or you may contact: bristolscholarship@saintmargarets.org to request the forms be emailed to you. Applications are due at the church office by April 28.

Visio Divina ~ praying with images

Each week of Lent through Easter week, there will be a poster in each of the two prayer corners of the sanctuary. The images will change each week, and there will be a guided explanation of Visio for people to follow. The posters were created by He Qi (pronounced "Huh

Chee") who is known internationally in the world of contemporary sacred art, and his works have been exhibited in some of the great cities of the world.

Reading Through the Gospel of Matthew Saturday, March 25, at 9:30 a.m. Come and be part of

the read-aloud of the entire gospel. The best way to read scripture is aloud and with others. Listen and enjoy this beautiful gospel as part of your Lenten practice.

Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group Monday, April 3, 9:30-11 room 3 downstairs. The group meets once/month to share prayer and support for those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's or Dementia. Questions? Contact Christie Demura.

7th Annual Spring Plant Sale Orders due Sunday, March 19 The youth group is holding their annual fundraiser for their summer mission trips. The Sr. High will go on a social justice pilgrimage to the South and the Jr. High will work with the Duwamish tribe in the greater Seattle area. To raise money for our trips we are again partnering with Star Lake Greenhouse in Auburn, selling beautiful garden plants. 50% of the sales will go to support our mission trips! Please return your order form with payment by Sunday, March 19. Your plants will be available for pick up at St. Margaret’s on Saturday, May 13.

2017 Supper Clubs are Starting Supper/Brunch Club groups were emailed this week to all who registered. If you have not received an email with information about your 2017 Supper Club group, please contact Andrea Feist or Meredith Moses or send an email to supperclub@saintmargarets.org.

Burial Plots Available Saint Margaret’s has received a generous donation of 2 Sunset Hills burial plots. The plots are in the "Garden of Rest" a prime section of the cemetery that is fully sold. The plots are flexible as they have been improved to be used as Urn plots with concrete urn vaults and all internment costs prepaid. If used as casket plots they are unimproved. You have the option to use as either a casket plot unimproved or as Urn plots improved. Asking price is $8,000 per plot. Additionally, if purchased together or separately a transfer fee of $295 to be incurred by the buyer. If interested, please contact Mike Knowles Finance Chair. mknowles@saintmargarets.org

Saying Good Bye to the Old Baptismal Fond

Mark Your Calendar

Mons. at 9:30 a.m., Mom’s Group

Mons. at 10:00 a.m., Monday Morning Pray-ers

Mons. at noon, Sacred Silent Prayer

Tues. at 9:30 a.m., GriefShare

Thurs. at 6:30 p.m., EFM

Fri. at 8:00 a.m., Senior Men’s Group

March Events

Sun. March 12, Daylight Savings Time Ends!

Sun. March 12 at 7:00 p.m., Jazz Compline

Tues. March 14 at 6:30 p.m., Vestry Meeting

Sat. March 18 at 10:00 a.m., Mosaic Workshop

Tues. March 21 at 6:30 p.m., Meaningful Movies

Fri. March 24 at 5:30 p.m., Crossroads Meal Program

Sat. March 25 at 9:30 a.m., Reading the Gospel of

Matthew

Sat. March 25 at 2:00 p.m., Bob Wilshusen’s Funeral

April Events

Mon. April 3 at 9:30 a.m., A/D Support Group

Fri. April 7 at 7:00 p.m., Game Night

Sun. April 9 Palm Sunday at 7:15, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m., Palm procession & reading the Passion Gospel

Sun. April 9 - Fri. April 14, Stations of the Cross (set up all week in Bristol Hall.)

Mon. & Tues. April 10 & 11 at 7 p.m., Evening Prayer in the Chapel

Tues. April 11 at 6:30 p.m., Vestry Meeting

Wed. April 12 at 7 p.m., Tenebrae

Thur. April 13 Maundy Thursday at 7:00 p.m., Holy Eucharist with foot washing, followed by The Watch Night Vigil, in the chapel, ending with Morning Prayer at 7:00 a.m.

Fri. April 14 Good Friday at 12 noon & 7 p.m.

Sat. April 15 Easter Vigil at 7 p.m., first Eucharist of Easter & Holy Baptism

Tues, April 18 at 6:30 p.m., Meaningful Movies

Sat. April 22 at 9:00 a.m., Walking Group

Fri. April 28 at 5:30 p.m., Crossroads Meal Program

Care for Members We offer our prayers for these ministries and concerns:

Director of Youth Ministry Youth Ministry Volunteers

in the Diocese of Olympia, for: St. Clement & St. John the Baptist, Seattle

in the Anglican Communion, pray for: The church in Maseno South & West, Kenya

in our Parish Cycle of Prayer, for: George Lofthus Jan Low & family Nancy Low & David Glassman & family Ted & Nancy Lowry Carolyn Lukens Terry & Ann Lukens

Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, hear our prayers for this parish family. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and one mind within your holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Birthdays This Week Please include these people in your prayers today and throughout the week.

March 12 Bill Grayson Frank Evanson Tim Inama Ronda Naquin March 13 Suzanne Lee Lindsey Tauscheck March 14 Ken Sherwood Grace Taylor March 15 Becca Brubaker Raphael Webbeking March 16 Catherine Coulson Nicholas Dunn March 17 Carolee Jones Joan Thompson Mark Hendrickson

O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants, as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Mission to Seafarers Volunteers Needed! Each year, the Seattle Seafarer Center transport over 10,000 seafarers from Pier 91 to Downtown Seattle. We do this service solely with volunteers like you! Questions? Contact us at office.mts.seattle@gmail.com.

Game Night April 7 at 7:00 p.m. Bring your favorite board game and enjoy a fun evening out.

St. Margaret’s Contact Information 4228 Factoria Blvd SE ~ Bellevue, WA 98006 ~ www.saintmargarets.org

Phones: Church 425.746.6650 ~ Thrift Shop 425.641.6830

Clergy The Rev. Christina Jillard, Rector . . .. . . . . . . . . . cjillard@saintmargarets.org . . . . . . Ext. 312 The Rev. Christine Demura, Associate Rector . . . . . cdemura@saintmargarets.org . . . . Ext. 319 The Rev. Dr. Frank A. Spina, Priest Associate . . . . . fspina@saintmargarets.org The Rev. R. Lawrence Ford, Assisting Priest . . . . . . .lford@saintmargarets.org

Staff Linda Bruen, Office Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lbruen@saintmargarets.org . . . . . . Ext. 310 Duane Dunn, Sojourners Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ddunn@saintmargarets.org Ryan Ellis, Director of Music Ministries . . . . . . . . . .rellis@saintmargarets.org. . . . . . . . Ext. 326 Warren Klink, Sexton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wklink@saintmargarets.org Sonja Lindberg, Director of Christian Formation. . . slindberg@saintmargarets.org. . . . Ext. 316 Carrie Surbaugh, Youth Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .csurbaugh@saintmargarets.org . . .Ext. 325 Merri Day, Manager Thrift Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mday@saintmargarets.org . . . . . . .Ext. 330

Others Pam Nordquist, Pledge Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pledgesec@saintmargarets.org

Our worship sanctuary, entry, & fellowship hall are

now equipped with a Hearing Loop

for use with t-coil enabled hearing aids or cochlear implants.

St. Margaret’s Vestry vestry@saintmargarets.org Suzan Knowles ~ Senior Warden Sunshine Pegues ~ Junior Warden Emily Krebill ~ Treasurer Phil Kasin ~ Chancellor Lisa Smith ~ Clerk Shauna Backus, Tanya Graham, Lesley Hooker, Jan Johnson, Pete Moore

Bob Pascal, Emily Rose, Pete Rothermel, Susan Ryan

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Small Groups:

Ways to Connect and Grow

Monday Morning Pray-ers meet Mondays in the

sanctuary at 10:00 a.m. to pray for our parish, our

community and the world. Everyone is welcome to

participate. Talk to Kaye Ballew at: pray-

ers@saintmargarets.org. They invite you to leave prayer

requests in the Book of Intercessions in the sanctuary.

Sacred Silent Prayer group meets Mondays at noon in

the sanctuary. All are welcome. For more information,

talk to Carolyn Wyman at

contemplative@saintmargarets.org.

Senior Men meet Fridays from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. in room 4

and welcome all retired men to join them for discussion,

support and fellowship. Talk to Kal LeMaster at

seniormen@saintmargarets.org.

Moms of St. Margaret’s meets Mondays from 9:30 to

11:00 a.m. in Bristol Hall for Bible study, fellowship and

support for moms. For more information, contact Sonja

Lindberg at slindberg@saintmargarets.org.

Thrift Shop Ministry

Volunteer at the Thrift Shop.

If you love people, try working on our sales floor; if you are

detail and task-oriented, join us in the basement for

processing clothing and other stuff; if you love the thrill of

discovery, we need your help in the trailer sorting

merchandise.

We sell gently-used, good quality clothing and household items to the community. We happily accept donations and welcome volunteers.

The shop hours are: Monday ~ Saturday10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesdays are always 10% Senior Discount Day.