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Weekend Worship Options
Although the church building is closed for gatherings until further notice, staff and volunteers have been busy creating different ways to continue ministry. Each weekend the worship service is available for you to engage with in your home via the church web page and the church app. In addition to the worship service, videos and handouts are available for all ages from early childhood through adults. (The high school and young adults are meeting via Instagram Live). As we continue in this different time of ministry, groups may also begin using other meeting resources such as Zoom, Facebook Live, or Google Hangouts, please watch for updates for ways to stay connected. Finally, be sure to check out Pastor Tim’s new Podcast, T2G, for five minutes of encouragement each day.
DISCIPLE DIGEST Highline Christian Church, 14859 1st Avenue South, Burien
One Body Many Parts In 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 the apostle Paul teaches on the church as one body with it’s many members. Today, possibly more than any time in the history of the United States, the number of the many different members of the church is evident. This is such a good time to be reminded, as many have already stated, the church is not a building we go to, nor is it the 70 minute gathering on Sunday; rather it is the children of God, living for God, in the Kingdom of God in this world.
It has been so encouraging to hear so many stories already of people reaching out and checking in on others to see if they need help with anything in this time of being locked in and staying close to home. It has also been encouraging to have so many people reach out to the church offering their services to people who need help because they cannot leave their home. You, the church, are rising up and being the hands and feet of Jesus. Some of my favorite stories so far include: people going on shopping runs; doing yard work for neighbors; shooting videos to share with others; sharing cleaning supplies; and yes, even sharing toilet paper with those in need of a square or two.
Web App Podcast(Continued on page 3)
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Sunday, April 26th Transform Burien
HCC Outreach Dinner
Serve a meal and provide food and clothing services to those in need in our community.
The 4th Sunday of each month: 2:30 to 3:30 PM - Set Up and Serve 3:30 to 5:00 PM - Serve 4:45 to 5:45 PM - Clean Up
Opportunities: Set Up Kitchen-Cook/Prep Meal Server Food Bank Clothing Bank Hall Monitor Prayer and Conversation with Attendees Clean Up
Location: Burien Annex 144th and 4th Ave Burien, WA
Contact Don Berg 206-243-4333
Dwell - Audio Bible Reimagined
The Dwell Audio Bible App Team is seeking to do their part during this time of social distancing and self quarantining and have offered a free two month subscription to their full listening service. The Dwell App is a free app found on your device's App store. Following the two free months, your account will revert to the free version unless you decide to extend and pay for the subscription. I am aware you can listen to scripture in a number a different ways, however, the Dwell App has become my favorite way to listen to the Word of God. I encourage you to check out the App and take some time to listen and dwell in the Word, I believe you will find it to be a rich experience.
Find your link to your free Dwell subscription on the HCC App or Facebook page.
Dwelling with you, Bret
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One Body Many Parts (continued)….As this pandemic continues, the number of needs is going to continue to increase and the need for the church to continue to rise up to be the church will be more needed than ever. In the days to come, what Paul said about the body is going to be necessary for all to get involved. The body is not made up of one part, but many. Verse 17-20 “If the whole body were an eye, where would be the sense of hearing? If the whole body were an ear, where would be the sense of smell? But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. If all were a single member, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, yet one body.” Though a great need right now might be for people to make runs to the grocery store, this will not always be the case and we will need others who have other abilities to step in and do their part. If you haven’t already done so, you might begin asking God what role He has for you in this time; be open and be creative. The Spirit is always at work and He is always inviting you to join Him in His reconciling work in this world.
Speaking on this passage, Henri Nouwen states “Not everyone can be everything. Often we expect one member of the body to fulfill a task that belongs to others. But the hand cannot be asked to see nor the eye to hear.” As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic the body has been separated and dispersed back to our neighborhoods. Another result of the pandemic is the rise of the individual members of the body to be the church and to learn to have community in new and ever growing ways. May we continue to learn, grow, reach out, and live into the part of the body God shaped us for from before time began.
Blessings on you as you seek to do your part at social distancing while at the same time seeking new ways to draw close and reach out to those in need of community in this isolating time.
Living moment by moment with Jesus, Bret Thorson
Discipleship Minister
Prayer Requests
If you have a prayer request, our Prayer Team would like to pray for you. You may enter your prayer request on the APP by tapping on “Connect with Us”, through the HUB, or by email at [email protected].
Family Worship Service
Unless we are unable to gather, weekend services on July 11 & 12 will be family worship services. We are inviting families into the worship center to worship God together as family units. The worship service will include the typical aspects of worship, but will be presented in ways to include the spectrum of young to old. Further details to come. The Next Gen team is looking forward to worshipping together with our faith community.
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HCC College Scholarship
It’s scholarship season again. All students who are a member of Highline Christian Church, and are planning to attend a Christian college for the 2020-2021 school year, are invited to apply.
As one who has received this scholarship in the past and is graduating this year, I would like to thank the church body for their support in furthering my Christian formation and equipping me for ministry. Thank you.
The scholarship form is available on the app, the HUB, or by clicking here.
Moment by moment with Jesus, Bret Thorson
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Don’t Be A Spreader! Sharing is good, right? We teach children to share their toys (much too soon in my opinion, but that’s another article to write). The time has come that we need to consider NOT sharing — especially with older people like grandparents. How can you and your family demonstrate love to grandparents and the elderly during this time without a face-to-face visit? Please consider the following as you think about loving well.
1. Remember that just because you are feeling healthy does not mean you are not carrying a virus that could be deadly to someone else.
2. Remember that your children can also be symptom-free carriers of the virus.
3. Consider phone calls or video calls to stay connected with grandparents. Be creative on video calls. What can you do (play a game?) over video that would encourage and give life to both parties?
4. Send cards or pictures through the good ol’ fashioned postal service.
5. Adopt a skilled nursing facility. Send cards and/or pictures to an activity director at a skilled nursing facility to be distributed to residents —all who are not permitted to have visitors. Also, the staff can use encouragement as they are working so hard. Cards and pictures can be sent to our very own Shawna Dazey and/or Amy Heider who work as the Active Living Program Director in Renton and Activities Director in Seattle respectively.
Attn: Shawna Dazey Merrill Gardens 104 Burnett Ave S Renton, WA 98057
Attn: Amy Heider Mirabella 116 Fairview Ave. N Seattle, WA. 98109
Our purpose as followers of Jesus is to love God and others in our every day lives. Let’s do it Highline! Let’s love well! Charlene Crawford
Northwest Christian Women’s Conference
This message is regarding the Northwest Christian Women's Conference (NWCWC) that was to be held on April 24-26, 2020 at Black Lake Bible Camp in Olympia.
Due to the Coronavirus, COVID-19 Outbreak, Black Lake Bible Camp in Olympia, WA had to close their facilities until further notice. The 2020 NWCWC is being postponed until April 23-25, 2021. The theme will still remain " Breathe" and the committee is hoping to keep the same speaker (Ann McMurray), same workshop leaders, same worship team, etc. Next year will be 50 years since the Northwest Christian Women's Conference, formerly called the Christian Women's Retreat, began in 1971. They are hoping to have a recognition and celebration of that milestone. If you have any questions, please contact Tammie Lindblom, Key Contact at Highline Christian Church for the Northwest Christian Women's Conference at [email protected], Stay healthy and "Save The Date" for next year: April 23-25, 2021
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Welcome New Member
Kidisti Yohannes
Worship Service Times
All services canceled until further notice.
Contact Us Phone: 206.243.4333
Website: highlinechristian.org
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours Monday-Thursday 8:30-2:30 Friday 8:30-Noon
Next eNewsletter Deadline April 19, 2020
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HCC Staff
Tim Knight Senior Pastor 206.595.4060
Bret Thorson Discipleship Minister
206.551.1517 [email protected]
Jack Fratangelo Church Life Director
206.735.9798 [email protected]
Liesl Behm Worship Minister
253.324.1072 [email protected]
Kim Allen Office Manager 206.243.4333
Marsha Louvier Custodian
206.909.1788 [email protected]
Gregg Louvier Facilities Manager
206.391.0113 [email protected]
Holly Fader Worship Associate
206.293.7745 [email protected]
Julie Kemp Choir Accompanist 206.243.4333 [email protected]
Charlene Crawford Next Gen Minister
206.304.1135 Charlene@highlinechristian
.org
Katie Taylor Next Gen Minister
206.498.9829 [email protected]
Tyler Mosier Next Gen Minister
206.495.7858 [email protected]
Josh Ambrose Next Gen Minister
206.794.4300 [email protected]
