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Spring Cleanup
Saturday, May 13
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Inside and Out, Rain or Shine!

Sunday, May 14, 2017
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Mother's Day
Stewardship Sunday

Worship and Godly Play at Prospect
10:30 a.m.

 
Readings: 1 Samuel 1

Message: Mothers Change the World
Rev. Meighan Pritchard

Chancel Choir Sings:
Introit: O May the Words (Helfman)
Anthem:
Let It Be (Lennon/McCartney)
Offertory: Ave Verum Corpus (Mozart)
 

"Godly Play" Sunday School curriculum for children age 3 to 10 will be offered this Sunday during the service.  Let Cora Trujillo know if you are bringing children so she knows how much snack to prepare: 206-330-4201 or trujcs1@gmail.com.

This Sunday is Stewardship Sunday! Please prayerfully consider your giving for the 2017-18 fiscal year, then return your pledge form on Stewardship Sunday, when we celebrate all the ways this church community stewards resources of time, talent, treasure, and all of Creation.

St. Mary’s Food Bank – you are invited each Sunday to bring gifts of non-perishable food or cash donations.

Name Tags: As a courtesy to guests and others new to Prospect, please wear your nametag to worship and fellowship time. If you don’t have a nametag and would like one, please call or email the church office or leave a note in the offering plate.


AFTER WORSHIP:

Adult Education has finished the class of Richard Rohr's Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps. Please watch for announcements of the next Adult Ed offering.

 


ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Roger Sale
Roger passed away Wednesday night after suffering a stroke last Sunday. Please hold Dorothy and the rest of his family in your love and prayers. Memorial service plans are pending.

Mary's Place Shelter Volunteer Training
If you missed the Mary's Place training and would like to participate in hosting Mary's Place in late July, please let Meighan know so she can set up an alternative training date. 

Lost & Found
Stray items have been accumulating over the months. The Lost and Found basket will be in the Fellowship Hall during coffee hour through the end of May. Unclaimed items will be donated.

Building Improvements
Please check out the display boards in the Fellowship Hall during coffee hour to view the proposed choices for 3rd floor renovations. This Sunday is your last chance to vote during coffee hour by paper ballot. A "voting monitor" will keep track of who has cast a ballot.

Participate in the Pride Parade!
Prospect participants are needed for the Pride Parade on June 25—contact Suzanne Fry if interested: 206-322-5981 or suzannefry@outlook.com.

Commentary: Moving from Lament to Hope
UCC Minister for Racial Justice Velda R. Love shares this essay on Mother's Day and racial justice.


WEEKEND EVENTS:
 
Spring Cleanup
Saturday, May 13
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Inside and Out, Rain or Shine!
Everyone is invited to help make our church building and grounds shine for spring. Trustees have all sorts of indoor and outdoor projects for any skill level and ability. Bring your garden gloves and tools (rakes, pruning shears, dustpans etc.) There will be doughnuts and coffee for the early birds, and a delicious lunch at the end. Come for the whole time or just for part – anything helps!

Bible Study
Monday, May 15
7:00 p.m.
Office
A group meets most Mondays to study the lectionary readings for the coming Sunday. All are welcome and weekly attendance is not required.



 



 
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