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Plan now to come celebrate the birth of Jesus at our joy-filled, home-spun Christmas Eve Candlelight Service! Invite your friends and family to join us on Wednesday, December 24th at 7:00 or 9:00 pm. The doors will open 30 minutes beforehand, and you won’t want to miss the pre-service game! The services include singing, laughter, and worship. If you want the best seating, be sure to get in line early!

Those whose disabilities prevent them from waiting outside on Christmas Eve are invited to wait in the lobby by entering the west (street) entrance. Your escort must first receive two seat savers from the lobby host, and then will wait outside in line. When the sanctuary doors open, they will place their seat savers on two seats, return to the lobby and seat you. Click here for more information.

On Sunday, December 21st (rescheduled from December 14th) at the 9:00 and 11:00 am services in the sanctuary, the Children’s Church drama and choir will be performing the Christmas musical “The Christmas County Spelling Bee.” Come support our kids and be inspired by their holiday message and music.

There will be no Children’s Church classes for kids in 1st through 6th grades. Instead, they are invited to watch the production with their families. 3-year-olds through Kindergarten are to check into their clubroom as usual. Later they will come to the sanctuary as a group. The Nursery through 2-year-old clubrooms will still be open in the Ark.

Due to the overwhelming interest in The Truth Project, many more group leaders must be trained. Therefore, instead of leading a group of participants, Doug and Jean Vanderpool will shift their focus to preparing a group of leaders, who will then be able to provide groups for many more participants. If you are interested in leadership training, and have not already so indicated, contact Doug at doug@bayshoreoffice.com. We will have another opportunity to sign up for specific Truth Project groups in February. Watch for more information at that time!

For one more Sunday, our kids can donate money for gifts to families from our church community who are in need. Our desire is to provide three families with groceries for Christmas dinner and gifts for each family member.

If your family would like to be part of this, your child(ren) can bring your offerings to Children’s Church each Sunday through December 21st. Imagine how grateful these families will be when they watch their children open gifts of love that were made possible by you!

Everyone likes getting mail, but it is amazing what a Christmas card filled with God’s love means to someone in prison. Each year His Place people have generously sent Christmas messages of hope and cheer to the prisoners in Monroe.

We have the opportunity to give Christmas card blessings again this year. You can pick up the names of prisoners and instructions at the church this Sunday. Contact Steve Schell at 445-2073 or the church office for further information.

If you came to Arktoberfest on Halloween evening, you might find your picture in the Children's Church photo album. If you missed Arktoberfest, be sure to check out all the funny, cute, and creative costumes! You'll find the Arktoberfest 2008 photo album, along with all the Children's Church albums, here. Or you can click here to go directly to the photos!

Ladies: Join us in the sanctuary on Friday, December 5th for a jam-packed, fun-filled evening of Christmas cheer. We’ll enjoy a skit, speaker, crafts, karaoke, good food, Christmas carols, bingo, and fellowship. We’re expanding to the Ark this year, where the hardest part of the evening will be choosing which craft and demonstration stations to attend. From beauty tips to gift ideas, ornaments to appetizers, there’s sure to be something you’ll learn and enjoy! There’ll be photo opportunities too, so don’t forget your camera. The doors will open at 6:30 pm; the program will be from 7:00 to 9:30 pm. Tickets, $10 each, will be available at the church this Sunday.

The church office will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th, for Thanksgiving.

Operation Christmas Child

You and your family can share the love and hope of Jesus with a needy child by participating in this year’s Operation Christmas Child! Volunteers from this mission project will hand-deliver your shoebox of gifts to a child in need, somewhere around the world, along with Christian literature in his or her own language.

Pick up a brochure at the church. If you would like to use a resealable, plastic shoebox, you can also pick up one there; a donation of $1.25 per box is suggested. Purchase gifts for your Christmas Child, pack your shoebox (standard-size only!) according to the brochure’s instructions, and include a donation of $7 per box to help with shipping and other costs. Multiple box donations can be combined.

Then on Sunday, November 23rd, be sure to bring your “box of blessings” to the church as we gather together all our Christmas Child gifts during the morning services.

Since 1993 , Operation Christmas Child has delivered more than 61 million shoe box gifts to children in about 90 countries around the world. Click here to learn more about this enormous outreach of love to the world's children.

Calling all kids ages 3 to 6th grade! On Friday, November 21st from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm we are having a Kids’ Night In in the Ark! Parents, this is your chance for a night of leisurely Christmas shopping or dinner and a movie while your kids are having a totally outrageous night of fun! Your children will be served dinner and dessert, make amazing Christmas crafts, play some outrageous games, and then end the evening with popcorn and a movie on the big screen.

Kids are invited to come in their favorite pajamas and slippers. (Don’t forget your blanket and stuffed animal.) The cost is $10 per child for dinner and crafts. Space is limited, so sign up at the table in the Ark on Sunday.

Volunteers are needed: If you would like to help out at this event, please call Linda Brown at 757-8961 or send her an e-mail.

Ladies: Her Place @ His Place is a casual Saturday morning get-together especially for you! Come make new friends and enjoy laughter; feel refreshed, connected, and renewed through fellowship, worship and workshops.

We’ll meet in the sanctuary this Saturday, November 15th. Doors open at 9:30 am; the program is from 10:00 am to noon. Suggested donation is $5 per person, paid at the door. For more information and to register, visit us online at: www.hisplaceladies.com. Free childcare is available; sign up in advance with Maria at 770-8812.

Prime Time, the “youth group” for maturing adults (55 and over) is having a Country Western Brunch on Sunday, November 16th at 12:46 pm. Ride on over to the Eaglemont Pavilion Corral for a tasty breakfast buffet, plus tap your toes to some good ol’ country tunes with Northwest cowboy singer Gerry Andal! Count on lots of fun ‘n fellowship. Tickets are available now for the special “branding iron price” of only $12 each. Grab ‘em while you can; space is limited!

According to financial expert Dave Ramsey, 7 out of 10 American families are living paycheck-to-paycheck; many are deeply in debt, creating destructive stress and conflict in their lives and relationships. Ramsey’s Financial Peace University provides biblically-sound and highly-motivating principles and strategies for overcoming financial chaos and debt to find financial peace.

Learn about the upcoming Financial Peace University series for couples and individuals from high school age on up, by attending the preview presentation on Sunday evening, November 16th at 6:00 pm. Get more information and sign up for the preview at the church this Sunday.

Click here to watch the video introduction to Sunday’s sermon: The Lord’s Prayer as relayed by His Place youth, one word per person!

Arktoberfest on Halloween

Carnival games! Prizes! Cake Walk! Three huge bounce attractions! Dress up and bring your family and friends to the Arktoberfest carnival on Halloween night, October 31st. The games will be in the Ark, sanctuary, and Youth House from 5:00 to 9:00 pm! Have dinner at the carnival: pizza, hot dogs, corn dogs, soft pretzels, and much more will be available. $5 Punch cards worth 15 game tickets are on sale at the door.

Should Christians participate in Halloween? What about those pagan origins? Should we hide our porch lights under a bushel that night? At His Place, we view Halloween as an opportunity to “model Jesus to our community.” If you would like some additional information on this perspective, please pick up a free copy of Pastor Bruce’s sermon “Trick or Treat?” on CD at the information counter in the lobby. Click here for a transcript of that sermon.

To read an interesting article from Christianity Today on the topic of Christians and our response to the celebration of Halloween, click here.

Time to “fall back ”

Daylight Saving Time ends one week later this year, officially at 2:00 am this Sunday, November 2nd. Remember to set your clocks back 1 hour this Saturday night!

If you are a homeschooler, you will be excited to hear about all the wonderful activities that the His Place Homeschool Ministry has planned for this year. We will have a monthly family night, Science Week, Missoula Children’s Theater, writing groups, a Spanish class, and more. To receive information for all of our upcoming activities, please contact our homeschool coordinator, Jacqueline Hendrickson, at jacquelineh@hisplacechurch.com or 708-2061.

Do you need a casual evening out of the house? The Ladies’ Ministry is hosting a game night on Friday, October 24th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the fellowship area of the sanctuary. Bring a snack to share, invite a friend, and let’s have some fun! Free childcare is available on a first come, first served basis. If you need childcare, please contact Maria Alvarez right away at 770-8812 to reserve a spot. Questions? Contact Gail at gail@hisplaceladies.com or 588-4053.

The Weekend to Remember marriage conference is coming to Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine on two successive weekends, November 14-16 and 21-23. This is a great way to reconnect as a couple through being together in a beautiful setting, enriched by captivating speakers sharing inspiring insights from God’s blueprint for marriage.

There is an $80 savings per couple for couples registering as part of the His Place group. More information and registration are available at the church this Sunday. Click here for more information about this conference.

At His Place we baptize with water when a person has reached an age of accountability. We dedicate our younger children as a special observance, praying over them and declaring their parents’ commitment to raise them as children of God. If you wish to dedicate your child Sunday, October 12th during either of the morning services, please sign up this Sunday at the counter in the lobby or contact the church office.

Her Place @ His Place is a casual Saturday get-together for ladies to make new friends, enjoy laughter, and feel renewed. In addition to our main speaker, there will be three great workshops to choose from: Pearls of Peace, How to Host a Small Group, and Successful Suffering: Character.

We’ll meet in the sanctuary this Saturday, October 4th. Doors open at 9:30 am for continental breakfast and visiting; the program will begin at 10:00 am and you’ll be out of here at noon! Suggested donation is $5 per person, paid at the door. For more information and to register, please visit us online at www.hisplaceladies.com.

Did you know there are over 2,000 foster children in Washington State waiting for a forever family? If you would like to find out more about fee-free Antioch Adoptions or how you might serve in this ministry, an informational meeting is being held next Sunday, October 5th from 12:30 to 1:30 pm in the Boat Shed. (A light lunch will be served.) To attend, call Jean Vanderpool at 293-9345.

Pet vaccination clinic to benefit missions

Does your dog or cat need a rabies vaccination? On September 13th (for dogs) 20th (for cats) a free vaccination clinic will be held in the church parking lot behind the Ark, with all donations going to His Place Missions. Sign up at the church this Sunday and get your appointment time. The clinic is open to the public; be sure to tell your friends!

Starting Date Change: Meetings will begin Sunday, September 21st at 6:30 pm in the Ark.

A husband’s struggle with pornography or other forms of sexual immorality or brokenness can be devastating for his wife, and extremely difficult for her to deal with. The new Betrayed Heart women’s group will provide support, understanding, hope, and healing for women in that situation.

The group will meet on Sunday nights for 13 weeks, beginning September 21st. Don’t suffer alone; step out for help by contacting Karen in the church office at (360) 757-3111 or by e-mail to register or learn more.

Daily pictures from the Children's Church summer camp at Camp Firwood can be found in the children's photo albums.

Daily pictures from the Power Lab day camp, held July 14-18, are now available online! They can be found in the children's photo albums.

The Lads: Live in concert

The Lads are coming to His Place! This award winning band from down-under (New Zealand) brings a concert experience the whole family can enjoy. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the fun, the laughs, and the ministry from The Lads as they share the Good News about Jesus in a refreshing new way. Join us on Friday, September 12th at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary; doors will open at 6:30 pm.

For tickets ($10 per person, with special pricing for families) or more information, call the church office at (360) 757-3111. Tickets will also be available at the door. For more information about The Lads, click here to visit their website.

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GriefShare is a seminar and support group providing insight, comfort, and encouragement for those who have lost a loved one. Help is provided from the wisdom of God’s Word and the experience and support of others. Sessions will meet in the Ark from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Monday evenings, September 8th through December 8th. Information and registration are available in the back of the sanctuary. For more information, please contact the church office or John Birk at 757-3111.

DivorceCare is a seminar and support group providing help, hope, and healing for those who are separated or divorced and are looking for biblical wisdom and support to deal with the pain, and rebuild for the future. Sessions will meet in the Ark from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Thursday evenings, September 11th – December 18th. Information and registration are available in the church lobby. For questions, please call the church office at 757-3111.

Join the Prime Time (55 and over) event of the year! Our annual barbecue will be on Sunday, September 7th at 1:00 pm at Riverfront Park in Sedro-Woolley.

Larry Wersen will cook up mouth-watering salmon, and then we’ll laugh with the Northwest’s celebrity storyteller and musician, Stan Boreson.

Her Place @ His Place is a casual Saturday get-together for ladies to make new friends, enjoy laughter, and feel renewed. In addition to our main speaker, there will be three great workshops to choose from: Discover Your God-given Strengths; Organizational Survival Guide; and Successful Suffering: Perseverance.

We’ll meet in the sanctuary Saturday, September 6th. Doors will open at 9:30 am for continental breakfast; the program will begin at 10:00 am and we’ll be done at noon! Suggested donation is $5 per person, paid at the door. For more information and to register, please see us in the back this Sunday or visit us online at www.hisplaceladies.com.

If you would like to become a member of His Place, pick up a membership manual and the sermon CD “Care to Join Us?” (both free of charge) at the back table this Sunday. NEW: The membership manual is now available to read online. Click here to open it.

Listen to the CD, read through the manual, sign the membership pledge, and sign up for our Membership Celebration on Sunday, September 7th from 1:00 to 2:00 pm in the sanctuary. At 12:30, a light lunch will be provided for pre-registered participants. Pre-register for free childcare provided in the Ark for infants through age four. Visit the sign-up table on Sunday or notify the church office by calling 757-3111 or e-mailing mail@hisplacechurch.com.

You are a MOP if you have a child under the age of six! Please join us this year at MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 9:30 am for a great time here at the church! You’ll have a chance to make connections with other moms and have a break from “being mom.” Sign up this Sunday at the back table or call Michelle Dickerhoof at 333-5596. Space is limited.

If you would like to be part of our next baptism, please visit the information counter in the lobby this Sunday, and pick up a baptism packet. Then, return your Baptism Interest Response form to the church office by Sunday, August 31st. Baptism will be held Sunday, September 7th in the pool next to the Ark, following 2nd service.

Due to the height of the Skagit River, the Boat Float is changing locations! Everyone is invited to the church pool (next to the Youth House) immediately following 2nd service this Sunday, August 31st to watch the 3rd annual Noah’s Boat Float. You won’t want to miss the unique way we will be retrieving the winning boats!

We will also have barbecue lunch with Double Barrel BBQ, free prize drawings, and volleyball. Lunch tickets are available at the table in the back; $5 buys your choice of a pulled pork or beef brisket sandwich, potato salad or coleslaw, BBQ baked beans, and BBQ sauce. Single BBQ rib tickets are available for $2 each.

This is also your last chance to support our children’s and youth camps by purchasing a boat (or a fleet of boats) that will float in the church pool to compete for some awesome prizes! $1000 prize packages include a Restaurant Package, a Landscaping Package, a Laptop Computer Package, and a Weekend Family Vacation Package; our Bonus Race (if you purchase a fleet of tickets) will compete for a $500 cash prize.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the tables in the back of the sanctuary this Sunday

Support our children’s camps, youth camps, and youth retreats by purchasing a boat (or a fleet of boats) that will float in the church pool on Sunday, August 31st to compete for some awesome prizes! Prize packages ($1000 value each) include a Restaurant Package, a Landscaping Package, a Laptop Computer Package, and a Weekend Family Vacation Package; our Bonus Race (if you purchase a fleet of tickets) will compete for a $500 cash prize. For more information or to purchase tickets, see the tables at the back of the sanctuary this Sunday.

Studio A is our midweek program for kids in 3rd through 6th grade. Our kick-off will be Wednesday, September 10th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Visit the table in the Ark this Sunday to register for Studio A and receive a free Lads concert ticket. For more details, contact Linda Brown at 757-8961.

Hey, all you boaters out there: We need seven boats and drivers to help us collect toy boats on the Skagit River on Sunday, August 31st at Noah’s Boat Float. If you have a boat, large ice chests, and/or a couple salmon nets and a few free hours, please leave your name and number at the Boat Float table in the back or leave a message for Linda Brown at 757-8961.

All ladies are invited to enroll in Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of David. We will meet at the church to review the weekly lesson in small discussion groups, followed by an insightful video teaching by the authors, Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore, and Kay Arthur.

Groups meet Tuesdays (7:00 – 9:00 pm beginning Sept. 16th), or Wednesdays (10:00 am – noon beginning Sept. 17th) for this 7-week study. Enrollment ($20) is at the back of the sanctuary this Sunday. Something new: late registrations are no longer permitted; be sure to enroll by Sunday, August 24th.

Have questions about Christianity? Want to learn about your new life in Christ? Sign up today at the back table for “Nuts and Bolts of the Faith”. We’ll meet Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, September 7th through November 23rd. For more information, please call Wayne Nonoshita at 428-6856.

His Place will be hosting its annual co-ed scramble golf tournament on Sunday, August 17th, starting at 1:00 pm at Eaglemont Golf Course in Mt. Vernon. Prizes include a hole-in-one new car, and Outback Steakhouse gift certificates for the winning team. To sign up, visit the sign-up table in the back this Sunday or contact Todd Harris at 840-3834. Cost: $55.

Our youth are taking over Sunday morning services on Sunday, July 27th. The 2008 Mexico youth mission team will “Bring Back Ensenada!” We’ll have a youth choir, video from the Ensenada mission trip, a “drime” (drama/mime), some awesome worship from our new worship leader, Julian Garcia, and festive snacks after the service. Mark your calendars!

If you are interested in being a part of the Lend-A-Hand ministry by donating your time, a vehicle, or financial support, please let us know!

Look for the card under your seat in the sanctuary this Sunday. Just fill out your name, phone number, and the best time to call; drop it in the offering basket at the east entrance or hand it to Pastor Nick. You can also send him an e-mail. He will contact you to find out how you would like to help.

Our Ladies’ Ministries are growing and developing, but there are still needs that we would like to meet. For each program or event, we need a “coordinator” to manage the details.

We hope to make that role more straightforward by providing training for anyone interested in getting involved in that capacity. Whether you are interested in organizing a large- or small-scale event or program, please come to our first coordinator training on Wednesday, July 9th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Boat Shed.

Please contact Shawna Wright by e-mail or at 854-0340 to register. In addition to
your program and event ideas, we especially need coordinators for the Christmas
event, women’s small groups, and ladies’ craft night.

Move-Up Day in Children’s Church will be on Sunday, June 15th! Children will get to move up to the grade they will be entering in the fall at school (nursery through 4 years old move up on their birthday). You can drop your children off in their usual rooms on June 8th, then on June 15th drop them off at the grade they will be entering in the fall.

This Saturday, June 7th, His Place ladies are invited to a yummy continental breakfast here in the sanctuary at 9:30 am. After listening to our main speaker, we’ll choose from three intriguing workshops: The Basics of Flower Arranging, A Mothering Tool, and Heart Check-Up.

Come ready to make new friends, laugh, and get connected! We’ll leave at noon renewed and refreshed. Register at hisplaceladies.com, at the church office, or contact Gail Yadon at 588-4053. A $5 suggested donation may be paid at the door.

Prime Time, the “other” youth group (for adults 55+), will join together for a great breakfast buffet at the Eaglemont Pavilion Sunday, April 27th at 12:46 pm. Along with breakfast, we’ll enjoy upbeat music, spring decor, and garden gifts for first-timers. Bob Hart from LaConner Flats will be our special guest with timely garden tips. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the back table this Sunday!

Ladies of His Place: If you are interested in attending the Women of Faith conference in Seattle at Key Arena on June 27th and 28th, please visit the table in the back this Sunday. The cost is $73 for a premium seat and boxed lunch; you will need to make your own arrangements for accommodations and transportation. If you placed your name on the list at the Her Place meeting, money is due now to secure a seat with the His Place group.

If you are in 7th-12th grade or college-age, sign up in the Youth House after either service this Sunday for a free ticket to the movie “Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed”. We will be meeting at the Cascade Mall Cinemas and going to the 4:00 pm showing. Be there by 3:30 to pick up your ticket and find a seat!

Get “plugged in” as a day camp leader! Children’s Church is bubblin’ over with excitement about discovering Jesus’ miraculous power at Power Lab Day Camp this summer, July 14th through 18th! We need 50 Funologists who are ready to experience one of the most high-voltage weeks of their lives. So grab your test tubes and beakers, and prepare for some faith fusion fun! Visit the sign-up station in the back today, or call Linda Brown at 757-8961.

Click here to watch the video introduction to our latest parable, The Wicked Tenants. To see previous introductions from the series “Jesus’ Greatest Hits”, visit the video section of the current website resources.

Everyone is invited to take some time out from their busy schedules this Friday, March 21st for our Good Friday service. Join with your family and friends for worship, reflection, and communion. This contemplative hour of intimate worship will be here in the sanctuary, starting at 7:00 pm. Nursery through age 3 will be available.

Ladies, please join us for “Her Place @ His Place”, a casual Saturday morning get-together especially for you! You’ll leave feeling refreshed, connected, and renewed through fellowship, worship, and workshops (you get to choose which workshop you attend).

We will meet in the sanctuary the first Saturday of each month starting Saturday, April 5th. Doors will open at 9:30 am for continental breakfast and visiting; the program will begin at 10:00 am and we’ll have you out of here at noon! Suggested donation is $5 per person, paid at the door. For more information and to register, please see us in the back of the sanctuary on Sunday or visit us online at hisplaceladies.com.

Click here to watch the video introduction to our newest parable, The Two Sons. To see previous introductions from the series “Jesus’ Greatest Hits”, visit the video section of the current website resources.

Click here to watch the video introduction to our latest parable, The Salt & The Light. To see previous introductions from the series “Jesus’ Greatest Hits”, visit the video section of the current website resources.

Ladies: We are making plans for a new once-a-month Saturday morning meeting called Her Place @ His Place. We’ll be able to enjoy together a special time of food, fellowship, worship, and speakers.

If you would like to be involved, we could use your help. For more information visit us at the back of the sanctuary today or call Gail Yadon at 588-4053 or e-mail her by Sunday, March 2nd.

Click here to watch the video introduction to our newest parable, The Unshrunk Cloth & The New Wine. To see previous introductions from the series “Jesus’ Greatest Hits”, visit the video section of the current website resources.

Click here to watch the video introduction to our newest parable, The Pharisee and the Tax Collector. To see previous introductions from the series “Jesus’ Greatest Hits”, visit the video section of the current website resources.

If you would like to become a member of His Place, pick up a membership manual and the sermon CD “Care to Join Us?” at the back table this Sunday.

Listen to the CD, read through the manual, sign the membership pledge, and sign up for our Membership Celebration on Sunday, February 10th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm in the sanctuary. To sign up, visit the sign-up table on Sunday or notify the church office by calling 757-3111 or e-mailing mail@hisplacechurch.com.

DivorceCare is a seminar and support group providing help, hope, and healing for those who are separated or divorced and are looking for biblical wisdom and support to deal with the pain, and rebuild for the future. Sessions will meet from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Thursday evenings from February 7th to May 1st in the Ark. Registration and information are available Sunday at the church. Contact the church office at 757-3111 for more information about this most helpful group.

Everyone is invited (members and non-members) to attend the Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 10th at 12:30 pm. Departmental updates will be presented and discussed, as well as the goals, vision, and purpose of His Place. New and returning council members will be ratified by a vote of members. Light snacks will be served and child care (infant – 4 years) will be provided.

If you signed up for tickets to our 2nd “Sweetheart Dinner” on March 15th, be sure to purchase them today at the table in the back. There are a limited number of additional tickets still available for this dinner theater presentation of “Clue: The Musical”. The event includes a dinner buffet, dessert, beverages, and the musical production. Tickets cost $37.50 per person; visit the back table this Sunday to buy them.

Click here to watch the video introduction to our latest parable, The Barren Fig Tree. To see previous introductions from the series “Jesus’ Greatest Hits”, visit the video section of the current website resources.

On Sunday, February 3rd we will be participating in The Souper Bowl of Caring with over 14,000 churches nationwide in an effort to benefit local food banks. Everyone is invited to bring a can of soup or a dollar bill, which will be collected by our youth at the back of the sanctuary following both services.

On Friday, February 8th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, kids in Kindergarten – 6th grades are invited to a free movie night and popcorn in the Ark. We’ll be watching Ratatouille, The story about Remy the rat who learns the truth about friendship, family and having no choice but to be who he really is: a rat who wants to be a chef.

On Saturday, February 16th at 6:30 pm, join other His Place couples for a fun night at the River Belle Dinner Theatre showing of “Clue: The Musical”. The event includes a dinner buffet, dessert, beverages, and the musical production. Space is limited, so be sure to buy your tickets ($37.50 per person, $75 per couple) Sunday at the sign-up table.

All ladies are invited to enroll in Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent. We will meet at the church to review the weekly lesson in small discussion groups, followed by an insightful video teaching by the author, Beth Moore.

Groups meet Tuesdays 7:00 to 9:00 pm or Wednesdays, 10:00 am to noon for this 7-week study that begins February 12th (evening) or February 13th (daytime). Enrollment ($20) is at the back of the sanctuary this Sunday. Something new: late registrations are no longer permitted, so be sure to enroll yourself and your friends by Sunday, January 27th.

College-age (high school graduates through 24): join us on Tuesday nights from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the Youth House. We are starting a new six-week study called InTransit: What Do You Do with Your Wait?

We wait for what’s next. We wait for the right person. We wait for the perfect job. We wait for the right time to buy our first home. We wait as people come and go from our lives. We wait when we don’t know what to do next. And most of the time, we don’t like the wait.

In this study, we’ll trace the lives of Joseph, David, and Jesus as they waited—sometimes painfully—to see God’s promises come to pass. What was true for them is true for us today: there is great purpose in the waiting. Call Ben at 757-1407 for more information.

We are looking for a person with experience in design work with industrial materials and access to a heavy duty sewing machine. Weatherproof coverings need to be made for our large table and chair carts. If you would like to help with this project, please contact Judy Fisher in the church office at 757-3111.

Click here to watch the video introduction to our latest parable, The Good Shepherd. To see previous introductions from the series “Jesus’ Greatest Hits”, visit the video section of the current website resources.

Nuts and Bolts of the Faith

Are you a new Christian, or perhaps interested in exploring the claims of Christianity? Or would you like a refresher on the “nuts and bolts” of the faith? Join Wayne & Kathy Nonoshita for a ten-week home group covering the basics of Christian truth and life. The group will meet in Mount Vernon on Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, beginning January 13th. Sign up after the service or call Wayne at 708-4576 for more information.

Click here to watch the video introduction to our latest parable, The Unmerciful Servant. To see previous introductions from the series “Jesus’ Greatest Hits”, visit the video section of the current website resources.

The blood supply in Western Washington is at an emergency level. The Puget Sound Blood Center will be receiving blood donations here in the sanctuary on Thursday, January 10th, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (closed for lunch 11:00 - 11:45 am). All blood types are critically needed, and walk-ins are welcome.

This will not replace our annual blood drive which is scheduled for Saturday, March 15th and Monday, March 17th.

For blood donation and eligibility information please call 1-800-398-7888 or e-mail Clinicalprogram@psbc.org.

Jason Gray featured here on January 6th

On Sunday, January 6th our morning services will feature the music and ministry of Jason Gray. Join us at 9:00 or 11:00 for a concert of what ChristianMusic.com calls "Christian music at its finest, combining various styles, such as rock, folk, and soul ... while effectively expressing the Gospel."

Known for writing music for the heart, mind, and spirit, Jason recently completed a Christmas tour with renowned Christian artist Michael Card. Christianity Today describes his “honest, and approachable pop” as “the smart singer/songwriter adult contemporary of Bebo Norman or Sara Groves, with shades of PFR, Steven Curtis Chapman, and MercyMe.”

These New Year mini-concerts are free of charge, and the public is invited to attend. Click here to find out more about Jason Gray and his music.

Soul Shine Magazine: “Jason Gray leaves you speechless, like someone articulated exactly what you wished you could say.”

CBN Music: “He presents his flaws and need for God with a simplicity that’s understandable and inspiring.”

Jesus Freak Hideout: “Jason Gray's honest, sincere, and real approach to songwriting is the kind of writing that the Christian pop and worship genres have been needing to hear more from.”

GriefShare seminar and support group

GriefShare is a seminar and support group providing insight, comfort, and encouragement for those who have lost a loved one. Help is provided from the wisdom of God’s Word and the experience and support of others. Sessions will meet in the Ark from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Monday evenings, January 7th through March 31st. Information and registration are available at the church. For more information, please contact the church office or John Birk at 757-3111.