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Easter Sunrise Service

For many Christians the Sunrise Service on Easter morning has been an essential part of Easter celebration recognizing the “empty tomb” and the first recognition that Jesus rose from the dead. This service has been a part of St. Peter’s celebration for my years as well. While sunrise at this time of year is about 7:30 am, the service may be held at 8 or 8:30 am, accounting for daylight savings time. Generally there is a brunch afterwards.

It is important to know whether there is still any interest in our church for a Sunrise service. All who might be interested in attending are requested to sign the sheet on the easel in the narthex or call the church office (425-747-3210). The sign-up sheet will remain only through February 28 so that plans can be made in the month remaining before Easter.
M & M's Luncheon

Our monthly get together will be Thursday March 3rd at 11:30A. We will be visiting Coho Cafe Restaurant in Redmond. Their forte is Pacific N. W seafood with added features. They have a great Seafood Bisque and some true cod-fish tacos with flair, as well as lots of specialty fresh pasta dishes, fish and chips, and also lots of chicken dishes too.
Directions:
Take the 520  towards Redmond, take the  Lake Sammamish Exit. NE  go left , stay left up the crooked hill to the lights. Turn right onto Redmond Way and come into Redmond, city, Take  a left at 161st N.E.and you will see Trader Joe's on  the corner. Drive almost to the end of the 161st N. E.  street and look right and you will see Coho's restaurant on the north corner, of  161st N.E.and  90th, at the Bella Botega shopping area. 
Please let Rose Hart know of your attendance for seating. See you there! May the Lord always be present at our table.

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Pastoral Care 

St. Peters’ UMC members,
If a member of our church has an extended illness and wishes a visit from Pastoral Partners, please consult Rev. Steve Baber who will assign a Pastoral Partner.  Annually In December our committee gathers in the fellowship hall to create gifts of love for the shut-ins. All members are welcome to assist us creating these packages.  Debbie Miller graciously creates cookie packages.
Join us for worship!

A missional mindset, is an approach, an understanding that we must intentionally and with dedicated effort seek out, invite and bring others into a relationship with Christ Jesus. One of the ways we're doing such at St. Peter's is with our Powerful Praise worship experience. Please share with persons this opportunity for a radically different worship experience. Pray for it to be fruitful and financially donate to it that it may better reach out.  Please join us on Saturday, February 27th for our next service.  Going forward, Powerful Praise will be on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month at 5P. 
 
St. Peter's Wish List

The Finance Committee has started a “Wish List” for unbudgeted items and services for St. Peter’s. Anyone can submit a request for an item or service to be added to the Wish List. It should be given to Pastor Steve who along with a representative from Finance and Trustees will review the request before it is placed on the Wish List.

Items can be funded by personal donation, by memorial gift, or by committee donations. If you are making a personal donation please make sure that this contribution is identified by the item name on the wish list and also with your name.

The first item on this new list are lightweight round 60” replacement tables for the Fellowship Hall. This item has been located at Costco and we need to raise approximately $2,000 to cover the purchase of 15 tables along with a cart. This started with seed money of $500 from the United Methodist Women memorial donation from Nancy Mahoney memorial fund. The UMW wanted the money to be used for something on her behalf instead of just using it for operating funds.

If you would like to contribute to this wish list, donations may be made through the Sunday offering or given directly to the church office and identified as Wish List Tables. As soon as the appropriate funds have been raised we can purchase these new lightweight tables.

If you or your committee have suggestions for the Wish List please direct them to Pastor Steve for review.

Submitted by St. Peter’s Finance Committee
Card Ministry 

The United Methodist Women will meet the 4th Sunday of each month to write cards to church family and friends. Please join us for this inspirational and supportive project. Any questions please contact  Debbie Miller.
Shelter Open Until March 31st

The Winter Shelter for Women and Families will open at St. Peter’s will be here until March 31st. We are dedicated to providing a safe, warm place for the women and families to spend the night. There is a possibility that there will be space for the women only, at the First Congregational Church in Bellevue at some point this winter with the families remaining at St. Peter’s.

People of St. Peter’s are welcome to visit after 8:30 pm and chat with the guests or help with dinner any evening. Non-perishable foods for the Shelter pantry are being collected in a bin in the narthex.
The Great Spring Yard Sale

It’s on the way! The Yard Sale will be held April 15 and 16th. Please set aside items to be sold at the Sale. Books, toys, dishes, kitchen items, clothing and linens are all appropriate as well as small furniture and camping gear. No exercise equipment unless you agree to take it back if not sold.

To volunteer at the Yard Sale (and get first look at the goods) contact Pat King.

Thinking Ahead….

Here are dates for all-church events coming up this year. You may want to make note of them.

April 15th and 16th Yard Sale

June 25th and 26th Strawberry Festival

July 24th Church Picnic

September* Anna’s Concert

October 2nd CROP Walk

October 30th Halloween Party

December 3rd Holiday Potluck

*Date probably late September of early October.

Look for further details on each event as the dates come up.
Fill the Pantry
Through March 31st St. Peter's will be hosting the Emergency Winter Shelter for Women and Families.  We will be collecting donations of non-perishable breakfast and snack items to "fill the pantry".  We have also received seed money to be used to match monetary contributions for perishable items like milk and fresh fruit.
Let's make sure that no one leaves St, Peter's hungry!
Childcare Center

St. Peter's Childcare is open every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9-12:30 for ages 1 month through 5 years. Cost is $7 per hour/$60 for 10 hours prepaid. Reservations required, call 425-443-5897 to reserve your spot up to 2 months in advance. 

Meals for the Winter Shelter

Anyone wanting to provide a meal for the Winter Shelter can go to this link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f48adaf2ba02-winter to find an appropriate date. It would be helpful to call the Shelter manager, Cynthia McGee, at 206-456-3107, a few days ahead to find out the number of people in the Shelter. Andrea Liggett (425-822-0295 x110) at Holy Family Catholic Church in Kirkland is also available for questions.

Your help is appreciated.

Women's Fellowship

Next meeting of the UMW Fellowship Circle will be Wednesday March 16, 2016, from 10am-noon in the Fellowship Hall.  You may bring your own knitting or hand projects to work on.  Some of us are working on an easy project for young children at risk. Questions call Diana Wilson.  All women are invited.
 
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To contact us:
St. Peter's United Methodist Church 17222 NE 8th Street, Bellevue, WA 98008
Phone: 425-747-3210           Website:  www.stpetersumc.net          Office Hours: M-F, 9A-12P
Our Child Care Center is open Tues., Wed. and Thurs. from 9A-12:30P thru June 25th
They follow the Bellevue Public School calendar.  Reservation Line: 425-443-5897
 

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