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Pointe of Grace Lutheran Church - 5425 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo, WA 98275 www.pointeofgrace.org
GRACE NOTES ~A weekly newsletter of grace and information~
Be a pointe of grace — God’s grace, to everyone you meet . . . June 14, 2020
“I will call on the name of the Lord …” Psalm 116:13
This Wednesday, June 17th at 6:15pm, the movie “Just Mercy” will be shown via Zoom (link is on the church’s website). After the movie there will be time for discussion. Please join us. This is a powerful story and current to what we are experiencing today in our culture.
Pointe of Grace just received a $6,000.00 grant from the NWWA
Synod for Packs for Kids. We will now be able to expand this
meaningful and much needed program.
A BIG Thank You to all who sent in cards and gifts to our recent Confirmands and Graduates.
Please continue to pray for our young people as they continue along
their life’s journey.
This Sunday we welcome into the Body of Christ through the waters of
baptism, Logan Benjamin Allen. Please join us for the live streaming of
worship from the sanctuary this Sunday at 9:30 am on the church
Facebook page or the church website. There’s a part for everyone to
respond and welcome him into this beautiful community. See you there!
Let’s BINGO!!
Attached is a BINGO sheet for everyone to play during these isolation days. There will be prizes for elementary students, Youth, and Adults upon a complete “black out Bingo.”
Pictures to show each of the checked off boxes is even better! Let’s continue to share and show each other’s faces to each other.
Pointe of Grace Book Club Returns!! Join us for the monthly book club on Monday, June 15 at 11am—12:30pm
The Zoom meting link is posted on the website. The book we’ll be discussing is “Just Mercy “ by Bryan Stevenson
Please Continue to Give
During this time, the building may be closed and we may be meeting and serving remotely, but we still have expenses that need to be met. Please consider online giving during these times through our website button at the bottom of each page labeled "Give" or the Tithe.ly app found in the app store. You can also mail in your gifts as well. Thank you for continued generosity!
Worship Leaders Needed! Pastor Pam is gathering recorded videos of members reading, sharing the peace, dismissal and much more!
If you want to help be a part of this cool new way for everyone to
help lead worship online, please sign up online at the SignUPGenius (link is on the website).
It’s a fun and creative way for whole families to
participate too! Pastor Pam can help set you up for recording—so don’t let that
stop you! Several sign ups needed EVERY Sunday!
Don’t be shy!- we all want to see your faces!!
MISSING CONNECTION? Pastor Pam is grateful for the Care and Prayer Team over these months of quarantine in doing regular check in’s with you all. If you would like a front lawn/porch visit with the pastor, please let us know. Pastor Pam is willing to come to you if you’re uncomfortable coming into the building. She’ll be wearing a mask and smile! Email the church at [email protected] with days and times that are best for you. Prayer in person is always the best.
We are seeking a Cleaning Crew!
Before we can open the building, a rotating cleaning crew needs to be
established. If you are interested, please contact Kevin
Nollette at [email protected] or the church office for more details and
information as it becomes available. Thank you!
Summer Hymn Requests
If you have a favorite hymn or
song you’d like to hear, please
email the office and let us know.
The musicians will attempt to fit
them in this summer!
Your New Council: The vote has been finalized, and we are excited to affirm the calling to service of Dahlia Campbell, Dan Kjerulf, Gil Jardine, and Suzanne Bay. Council positions are as follows: Shane Lambing, President; Gil Jardine, Vice President, Teresa Spoon, Secretary; Jens Johanson, Treasurer. Thank you Council for your willingness to serve.
Dear Friends at Pointe of Grace, Many of you know that I have been working towards becoming a Rostered Minister for these past 2 years. It is with great joy and celebration that I share with you my news. I have been approved for Rostered Ministry! I do not know
what will happen next, but I trust that God and Bishop Shelley have something grand planned! My plan moving forward is to wrap up my internship both at Josephine Caring Community and Burlington Lutheran Church towards the end of July then await Administrative placement from the Synod Office.
I give God thanks for each and everyone of you! May God continue to give you peace and grace, Kristi Lambing
Looking Ahead: The Education Learning Team will be meeting to discuss topics, forums, books and possible presenters for the upcoming year. What things would you like us to look at for Syunday or mid-week education opportunities? What things are you interested in? What books/topics do you have in mind? How can we engage the larger Mukilteo community (either in-person or online) next year? Are you interested in leading a book study/Bible study/or topic of interest? Please email Pastor Pam ([email protected]) to let us know. We are excited to see where the Spirit swirls and guides us in the coming year!
A Special Call from Packs for Kids & Goods of Grace: We need cans of condensed soup, hearty soup, canned chili, canned fruit, and peanut butter.
Please buy a case every time and any time you go to Costco or the grocery store. Donations can be dropped off at the church entry on Tuesdays 10am-2pm or Thursdays 10:30am-2pm.
If you or someone you know, is in need of food due to the quarantine of COVID-19, please email requests to Pastor Pam ([email protected])
by the end of the day on Wednesdays.
*Thank you to the volunteers which are making these feeding programs
continue during this time. Please help us continue to feed our neighbors!!!
The last day of distribution for Packs for Kids is Thursday, June 18.
Fellowship Time Continues!
Please join us for the weekly ZOOM
meetings of Fellowship Time at 10:30am
every Sunday!
We’d love to see your faces too!
ZOOM link is on the website.
Let’s Talk Emotions… It’s been a lot...let’s be honest with each other: Lots of changes...and all hap-pening really quickly. Talking about our emotions is important. But sometimes it’s really hard to put into words what we are feeling—especially for children and teens. Trying to pull a word out of thin air to explain how we are feeling is hard. Attached to this newsletter you will find a “Soul Words List” to help. I per-sonally have this list attached to my fridge. Anyone in the house at anytime, can walk by and check what they are feeling….and maybe even share it with others around them. It’s good to talk about our emotions...it’s important to talk about our emotions! Be honest with yourselves and with each other. Don’t bottle it
up. Let’s stay healthy physically AND emotionally during these times.
As people of Grace, made one in the waters of baptism, we are strengthened by diversity. We are a community that welcomes people of every ability, age, citizenship status,
ethnicity, gender identity and expression, language, life circumstance, marital status, political perspective,
race, sexual orientation, and creed. Whether you are a believer, doubter, or seeker, or something in between, you are welcomed and valued here. We celebrate God’s unconditional love and respond
joyfully to all of God’s diverse people present here.
Shopping list for “Packs for Kids” at Pointe of Grace Lutheran Church
Pointe of Grace will be open to handout Packs for Kids on Thursdays, 10am-3pm. The Packs for Kids program will be wrapping up for the school year on June 18th, and regrouping during the summer to be ready for the start of school in September. Pointe of Grace will distribute Packs for Kids on the front porch of the church entrance. No documentation required. Drive up and receive. Pointe of Grace will receive donations for “Packs for Kids” on Tuesdays from 10am - 2pm on the front porch, or on Thursdays 10am-2pm. Items needed for donation for Packs for Kids: Boxed milk/chocolate milk Juice box Ramen Tuna Helper or Chicken Helper Tuna (+7 oz) or canned chicken Mac & cheese Oatmeal packets Cereal Bars Cereal box or cups
Shopping list for “Goods of Grace” at Pointe of Grace Lutheran Church
Pointe of Grace Lutheran church will receive donated items for those who are quarantined and unable to go to the stores due to COVID-19. Delivery of bags of Goods of Grace will be dropped off on quarantined individuals doorsteps as arranged with the church office via phone call or email at [email protected] If you are able to help be a deliverer of Goods of Grace please let pastor know. Items needed for donation for quarantined individuals: Canned Fruit Canned vegetables Beans (canned or dried) Pasta Soups Chilis Apple Sauce Pointe of Grace will receive donations for “Goods of Grace” on Tuesdays 10am -2pm on the front porch, or Thursdays 10am-2pm.
Pudding Applesauce or fruit cups Peanut Butter crackers or cheese crackers Granola Bars Fruit snacks Raisins or Cranberries Rice Krispie Treats Hot chocolate Popcorn
Shelf stable milk Oatmeal Cereals Peanut Butter Canned meats (chicken, tuna, ham) Paper towels Paper bags for delivery of goods.
Here’s what’s going on June 14-21, 2020:
Sunday, June 14: • Worship services will be posted on the website and FaceBook page at 9:30am • Fellowship at 10:30am via Zoom Monday, June 15: • Reading the Bible in 365 Days continues online via the FaceBook page
• Book Club at 11:00am via Zoom
Tuesday, June 16: • Reading the Bible in 365 Days continues online via the FaceBook page • Staff Meeting at 10am-11am • Donations for Packs for Kids received 10am-2pm
Wednesday, June 17: • Reading the Bible in 365 Days continues online via the FaceBook page
• Women’s Bible Study @ 10am-noon via ZOOM. • COVID Response Team meets 5pm-6pm • Movie Night, 6:15pm — “Just Mercy” via ZOOM
Thursday, June 18: • Reading the Bible in 365 Days continues online via the FaceBook page • Packs for Kids curbside delivery 10am-3pm
Friday, June 19: • Reading the Bible in 365 Days continues online via the FaceBook page.
Saturday, June 20: • Reading the Bible in 365 Days continues online via the FaceBook page Sunday, June 21: • Worship services will be posted on the website and FaceBook page at 9:30am • Fellowship at 10:30am via Zoom AA meetings are canceled on campus BUT there are on-line meetings to participate in and encourage those who desperately need them during this quarantine time. Please go to: www.intherooms.com/home
Grace Notes Announcements & Publication If you have an announcement for the Grace Notes weekly newsletter, please send those to
Pastor Pam by Tuesday, as the Grace Notes is published every Wednesday.
We are trying to continue as many programs and events as possible in our future planning.
Please note that some events may be postponed dependent on the health crisis.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding.
B I N G OWent for a walk
outside
Played a board game with
family
Did a household
chore
Did an outside chore
Wrote a card/letter
Did homeworkPracticed an instrument
Learned something new
Told a jokeGave a
compliment
Helped out someone
Donated FoodFREE
SPACE
Went for a bike ride/went
skateboarding
Watched a movie/tv with
others
Washed myhands
Read a bookCooked food for
others
Texted and/orSnapchatted a
friend
Waved hi at someone
Smiled at someone
Had quiet alone time
Journaled about this time
in isolationTook a picture
Did creativity time
Send me your
photos of you
completing your
Bingo squares and
I’ll share on the
next newsletter!
Prizes await!!!!
