Farewell, Aya!
After 3 years on staff as our Office Administrator, Aya Sato will be leaving at the end of the month. She’ll be moving to New York City to start a new chapter and will be working on staff at HA:N United Methodist Church in Manhattan. Aya has been a constant source of support, advocacy, and deep thinking, and we know that she will continue to bless those she partners with in the future. We are so grateful for the work Aya has done with us and wish her all the best. Aya’s last day will be May 27th.
SPRC is in the process of searching for a new person to fill the admin position. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please refer to this link: https://fumcbellevue.org/employment
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It is Spring in the Garden!
Sugar snap peas, spinach, kale, and swiss chard are growing like crazy! We sent in a soil sample for testing to the King County Conservation District, which is free for everyone in King County, and found that our soil needed nitrogen. Added that, and voila! Vegetables! This summer the garden will again be a neighbor's garden-fresh produce for whoever wants it! The Nextdoor App proved to be a successful way to let people know what was ripe and many people took advantage of our offer. If you would be willing to help weed the garden, please email Laurie Edwards. All that nitrogen added to the soil is also going to make the weeds grow! It would be great to have help for an hour or two every week and if each person only had to do it once every few weeks. Your choice when you come to weed, and you can help yourself to whatever is ready to be picked!
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Lectio Divina
Mondays from 4 - 5:30
Join here. Lectio Divina is a contemplative method of reading the Bible with ‘the ear of the heart’ so as to be transformed, more than simply informed, by the text. We hope this group will help us focus on how the Bible can help to navigate this cultural moment and uplift us with needed hope in this season of upheaval.
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STAFF: We're here for you!
- To sign up for a time to meet with Pastor Phil, click here.
- To sign up for a visit with Laurie, click here.
- To leave a message for any of us, call the church office! We check messages remotely.
- For other needs email Aya in our office: Changes in your contact information, emergency contact information (if you would like to provide that), opting out to receive reminder texts on Sundays, a paper copy of the directory, your Care Circle list, etc.
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For Your Prayers
Consider spending some time this week in a moment of quiet reflection or prayer. Consider praying for the following
- Please pray for the members of the Duwamish Tribe, as well as all those whose ancestors lived on these lands from time immemorial.
- Please pray for all of our LGBTQ neighbors.
- Please pray for the protestors.
- Please pray for our country to be less divided
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- Please pray for the health of our community and those affected by COVID-19.
- Please pray for Pastor Joe and his LGBTQ+ friendly medical clinic and church in Kenya
- Please pray for Pastor Phil for wisdom, strength, and vision
- The mission and vision of our Church
- Our church family and friends
- The local community and our neighbors
- The United Methodist Church
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