Sunday, October 13, 2019
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Worship and Godly Play at Prospect
10:30 a.m.
Readings: Matthew 6:5-6, 9-13
Message: The Prayer of Jesus
Guest Preacher: Rev. Michael Haven
Rev. Michael received her Master of Divinity from the Pacific School of Religion and was ordained in April 2018. She joins us from her home church, Magnolia UCC. Rev. Michael’s call is the reaction of Bibliodrama for creative relationship with Scripture.
Chancel Choir Sings:
Introit: Sweet Hour of Prayer (Bradbury)
Anthem: Pater Noster (Our Father) (Listzt)
Offertory Solo: The Lord's Prayer (Malott)
Margaret Russell
We welcome guest pianist Valerie Shields for the next few Sundays. This Sunday, violinists Amelia and Olivia Busing will join her for the prelude.
Godly Play
Godly Play Sunday School will be offered this Sunday, October 13, for children ages 3-10. It is helpful but not required to RSVP to Cora Trujillo (trujcs1@gmail.com or 206-330-4201) so she knows how much snack to prepare.
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.
Giving online?
If you give to Prospect through the web-based donation page or mobile app but still wish to participate in the Sunday morning offering, you are invited to give a token cash gift or place an “Electronic Giving” card in the offering plate. These cards are found in the pew rack.
AFTER WORSHIP:
Deborah Senn Presentation about Conditions at the Border during coffee hour in the Fellowship Hall. Attorney and former Washington State Insurance Commissioner Deborah Senn will share with us what she observed on her recent visit to the order between the United States and Mexico. Please plan to stay and invite interested friends to join you.
Worship and Music Team meets in the Office after Deborah Senn's presentation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Apple Day!
All are invited to the farm this Saturday to pick apples and make cider! Dress for weather and MUD. Bring:
- Lunch for your group and/or food to share;
- One or more jars to hold fresh-pressed cider to bring home;
- Children, friends, and neighbors!
Sock It to Homelessness
Every fall, we collect men’s white socks to donate to Operation Nightwatch’s Sock It to Homelessness sock drive. In 2018, we collected 250 pairs! Beginning this Sunday, October 13, please bring socks and place in the collection box in the entry. You may also donate funds to purchase socks: give cash or checks to Stacy Chilberg, or make payable to Prospect Congregational UCC and indicate “socks” in the memo. Socks may be donated through November 24, funds to purchase socks through November 17.
Neighbors in Need (NIN)
We have received $325 for Neighbors in Need (NIN), a special mission offering of the United Church of Christ that supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. Thank you for your generosity! It is not too late to give—we will continue to receive this offering through the month of October. Make checks payable to Prospect Congregational UCC and indicate “NIN” in the memo. You may also donate online here.
Sabbatical Planning Team
In preparation for her sabbatical next summer, Pastor Meighan would like to form a sabbatical planning team to explore the following questions:
- What kind of coverage do we want?
- How do we pay for both the pastor's salary and also a sabbatical pastor fill-in?
- Are there themes that the congregation could explore during this time?
- How do we make this a seamless transition into and back out of the sabbatical time?
If you are interested in being part of this planning team, please talk to Meighan or contact the church office.
Community Lunch Coat Drive
Community Lunch has an ongoing need for men's coats. Please check your closets for unneeded men's coats. Place them in the blue tub in the entry. Suzanne Fry will be collecting donated coats and delivering them to Community Lunch each week.
WEEKEND EVENTS:
May Pendergrass Memorial Service
Saturday, October 12
12:30 p.m.
Bonney-Watson Chapel
Washington Memorial Park
16445 International Blvd #3153
SeaTac, WA 98188
May Pendergrass passed away on September 18, 2019 after a brief hospital stay. May was a longtime participant at Prospect before becoming a member in 2013.
Apple Day
Saturday, October 12
1-4:00 p.m.
Sleeping Dog Farm
6669 Holst Rd, Clinton, WA
All are invited to the farm to pick apples and make cider! Dress for weather and MUD. Bring:
- Lunch for your group and/or food to share;
- One or more jars to hold fresh-pressed cider to bring home;
- Children, friends, and neighbors!
Support Muslim Neighbors
Saturday, October 12
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS)
17550 NE 67th Ct
Redmond, WA 98052
Muslim Legal Fund of America is holding a fundraiser at MAPS on Saturday. That event will feature American Muslim activist Linda Sarsour. Unfortunately but not unexpectedly, the group Patriots of Washington (which organized a protest when Rep. Ilhan Omar came to town, and participated in the pro-Trump rally in downtown Seattle) is planning a protest against Linda at MAPS at that time (Saturday, 6:30pm to 9pm). Members and leaders of faith communities are invited and encouraged to show support for Linda, MAPS, and MLFA. If you could be there in support anytime between 5:30pm and 8pm on Sat, please let Aneelah Afzali know at aneelah.afzali@gmail.com (you would not be attending the fundraising event itself, unless you choose to do so -- and if so, please be sure to register for that here).
Deborah Senn Presentation about Conditions at the Border
Sunday, October 13
After worship
Fellowship Hall
Attorney and former Washington State Insurance Commissioner Deborah Senn will share with us what she observed on her recent visit to the border between the United States and Mexico. Please plan to stay and invite interested friends to join you.
Worship and Music Team
Sunday, October 13
After Deborah Senn presentation
Office
Cowspiracy
Monday, October 14
6:30 p.m.
St. James Cathedral Pastoral Outreach Center
907 Columbia St.
Filmmaker Kip Andersen uncovers the most destructive industry facing the planet. Shocking yet humorous, Cowspiracy reveals the absolutely devastating environmental impact large-scale factory farming has on our planet, and offers a path to global sustainability for a growing population.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Discussion to follow film.
Part of First Hill Meaningful Movies STRIVING FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE,
A Fall Faith & Ecology Film Series. Continues October 21.
Bible Study
Monday, October 14
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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