Results of Straw Poll

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Thank You Leaders!

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School Supply Drive

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Commons Project Update

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Luther 500 Page 3

Music News Page 4

Do you know Patti & Jim?

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Scouting Award Page 4

Vacation Bible School in July

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Children, Youth & Family News

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Prayers, Praise & Thanksgiving

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OWLs and Circle Meetings Schedule

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National Night Out Page 8

Inside this issue:

Our Savior’s Mission Statement:

“God is at work inviting EveryOne to faith in Jesus Christ, participation in the

Church and service in God’s world.”

Come, Go, Give, Grow

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

July/August 2016

The Good Word

Our Savior’s Conducted a Straw Poll at the June

Annual Meeting of the Congregation

We were asked to assess the following language as our public statement of welcome:

Our Savior’s is a Welcoming Community. We affirm with the apostle Paul that in Christ “...there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female" -Galatians 3:28. Christ has made us one. We are committed to extending this welcome to EveryOne without regard to gender identity, sexual orientation, race, age, socio-economic status, disability, political association, marital status, education or national origin. God’s reconciling love in Christ is at work in EveryOne.

The results of the “straw poll” have been tallied: Total responses = 101 5 responses (4.9%) were in "strong opposition or no support." 4 responses (3.9%) were in "moderate opposition or uncertainty." 10 responses (9.9%) were in "neither support nor opposition." 14 responses (13.9%) were in "moderate support." 68 responses (67.3%) were in "strong support."

We are grateful for all the members of the congregation as we share our mission to "Invite EveryOne to Faith in Jesus Christ, Participation in the Church and Service in God’s World." Photos from the Seattle Pride Parade held on Sunday, June 26

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Our Savior's Lutheran Church 215 Mukilteo Blvd. Everett, WA 98203

425-252-0413 425-258-9191 Fax

www.oslc-everett.org

E-mails: oslc-everett@oslc-everett.org (Church) pastorparks@oslc-everett.org (Pastor Parks) oslceverettyouth@yahoo.com (Pam Gompf)

CHURCH STAFF:

David W. Parks .......................................... Pastor Nancy Belvin ............................... Office Manager Pam Gompf .. Children, Youth & Family Ministry Kimberly Wuest ..................Ministry Coordinator Lee Mathews ............. Director of Music Ministry ................... Chancel Choir & Bell Choir Director Kim Croft ................................................ Organist Sean Bendickson ............................ Music Leader Jim Adams ............................................ Custodian Anya Almgren .. Dir. of Early Childhood Ministry Debbie Cooper .........................Preschool Director Nancy Bodkin ........................................... Teacher Deanna Colon ............................ Outdoor Teacher Kelly Conrad ............................................ Teacher Elizabeth Deroche ..................... Outdoor Teacher Leslie Facchini ......................................... Teacher Michele Geck ........................................... Teacher Bridget Hartze ........................................ Assistant Judy Jordan ............................................. Assistant Samantha Lamoureux ............................... Teacher Amy Solheim .......................................... Assistant Mandy Trimble ....................................... Assistant Anna Williams .......................................... Teacher CHURCH OFFICERS: Andy Higgins ......................................... President Chris Hoiby ................................... Vice-President Jeff Hanson ............................................ Secretary Michelle Sirkis ...................................... Treasurer Lynn Setterberg ...................... Financial Secretary Summer Worship Schedule Through Sunday, September 11 9:30am Worship with Holy Communion 10:30am Coffee Fellowship

Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/oslceverett Have you visited the church Facebook site?

You’ll see new posts about our life and mission together. “Follow” us and keep track of news and events.

Calendar on our Website Have you seen the calendar feature on the

website? To see OSLC’s room use calendar, go to:

http://www.oslc-everett.com/calendar/.

Leaders Dine & Deduce We are grateful for an outstanding turnout at this year’s Leadership Dinner. After picture taking and eating together, we turned ourselves loose to brainstorming specific mission and ministry initiatives.

We amassed 172 sticky notes – each with a single bullet point summing up a possible focus – divided up into one of three groupings: COME – GO – GIVE (we ran out of time for GROW – but we’ll find a time for that one at a later date!) These have been carefully recorded and as Council works toward planning for the coming mission year these thoughts will be important in guiding that process. Thank you all.

Ministry Participation Survey What now---results are beginning to be tallied. People who marked anything with a “?” will be contacted. Lists of volunteers (with contact information) will be given to appropriate committees or groups along with instructions for following up.

Some volunteer opportunities will require specific training which will need to be arranged in a variety of ways depending on the nature of task.

12th Annual School Supply Drive July 17 — August 7

Get out those newspaper fliers and find those deals on pencils, paper, etc. Every little bit helps the foster kids of Snohomish County. Bring your items to church between July 17-August 7.

School Supplies Needed Pencils pens pencil pouches Paper notebooks rulers Erasers crayons supply boxes Compasses folders highlighters Scissors glue sticks Elmer’s glue flash drives backpacks pocket dictionaries calculators (scientific, TI83) sheet protectors

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Luther 500

Grace, grace grace !!! That is what separated Martin Luther from the Roman Catholic tradition. By grace he was not burned at the stake like other early reformers. By grace he had the printing press in a Divine moment. The Word has circled the world thousands of times since 1517. This fall we continue to learn about and experience the Word of Grace that has reformed and is

reforming us still. Set aside time to be a part of this celebration. Classes and events will help increase your understanding and experience of Grace. Listen carefully to the words in your daily life.

Words of LAW: MUST & SHOULD Words of GRACE: MAY & CAN

Commons Project Update

The roof is nearly complete as this is written. We were able to do additional roofing repairs as part of the project with new shingles over the office area, Fellowship Hall and the Learning Center.

Now there is a delay in the sprinkler system design. The city hydrant water pressure is inadequate to supply both the number of sprinkler heads and the necessary height requirements. They will likely require us to install a booster pump. We will keep you apprized.

The windows will soon be installed, the exterior work will continue, the last cement pour will make the area weather tight.

We thank you for your continued support. Your contributions now exceed $630,000. This ongoing support is very important. The more we raise now, the less we have to borrow.

Come and see the space on Sunday!

Jim Hunt (email jhunt47@comcast.net)

The Good Word Newsletter is Moving to a Weekly Emailed Format Plans are underway to begin sending the Good Word as an emailed weekly newsletter. We anticipate using a service that will send it to each person with an email address, rather than one to each household. We want to be better, greener stewards of our resources as we use less paper and save on postage and printing costs.

The Sunday EveryOne Pages will still be printed on paper each week and will contain timely information for those who prefer to receive their news on paper.

What can you do? We need to make sure that the email addresses in our system are up to date! Let us know you are not currently receiving an email from the office, please contact Nancy in the office at oslc-everett@oslc-everett.org to give her that info. We will need to have an email for each member of the household for our records. It’s important for us to keep each and EveryOne apprised of the news in our life and mission together. Thanks for your help!

From the Office ...

Blue Jeans Sunday August 28 Wear your working jeans so we can stay after church for an hour or two for some summer clean up and maintenance here at church. We’ll have some food and drink. Bring your gloves, boots and yard tools. More details to come – leave a note on your yellow slip. Contact Jim Hunt at jhunt47@comcast.net.

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Music News Our Savior’s Welcomes the Snohomish County Children's Choir If you know of any children who like to sing and want to be part of an exciting choir program, recommend the Snohomish County Children’s Choir. Their director, Diana Lawrence, will be happy to welcome new members and answer any questions by email at dianalaw13@gmail.com or simply visit the SCCC website at www.snohomishcountychildrenschoir.com

The Snohomish County Children's Choir will be rehearsing weekly in the new choir room at Our Savior's beginning in early September. SCCC,

now in partnership with the Everett Chorale Association, is made up of three choirs:

Angelissimo — age 5 through Grade 2; Intermezzo — Grade 3 through 6; and Bella Coro — Grade 7 through 12.

Participation in all groups is open to all without audition. Singers and Ringers Needed OSLC Chancel Choir and Chancel Bells are looking for new members for the coming year. Choir rehearsals begin in our newly

remodeled choir room on Thursday, September 8 at 7:30 PM.

Bell choir rehearsals will resume on Thursday, September 22 at 6:30 PM.

Perhaps you would like to join us but are unable to make a long term weekly rehearsal? Several shorter rehearsal and performance opportunities will be available. Come and see us as the Music booth on Salmon Sunday, September 11. Chancel Bell Choir is open to anyone who has had previous experience playing a

music instrument or singing in a choir. Their rehearsal and performance schedule is organized into three short segments and is adapted to the availability of the individual ringers. Contact Lee Mathews at 425-789-1162 or lrmjr2@aol.com.

Scouting Award Brandon Johnson received his Four Star Recipient Award certificate on February 7, 2016. Pastor: David Parks Mentor: Michele Cooper Counselor: James Henshaw (for God and Church and God and Life) Church: OSLC

Brandon is an Eagle Scout in Troop 16, Tillikum District Mount Baker Council BSA.

Invite a Friend to Sunday Evening Worship in the Fall The musicians at Our Savior’s are making plans to broaden our outreach to the community this coming year with monthly Evening Prayer Services and Community Hymns Sings. With a newly finished Commons area to welcome guests to our beautiful sanctuary, hear our magnificent pipe organ and wide variety of music performance groups, the music staff is looking forward to expanding their music offerings on Sunday evenings at 6 PM. Invite a friend! Come and see us at the Music display on Salmon Sunday, September 11. Come, join a group of volunteers and help promote this exciting project. Contact Lee Mathews at 425-789-1162.

You are invited to join us as we celebrate the 45th Wedding Anniversary of Patti and Jim Hunt. Sunday, August 7 at 10:30am following the worship service

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Children, Youth and Family News & Happenings

Upcoming CYF Events Families Feeding Families: 2nd & 4th Sundays

sandwich making 10:30am. Family Night at the Aquasox with Fireworks:

July 4th “Flames & Games” Wednesday Night Youth

Group, July 6 – August 24, 7-10pm VBS and Youth Summer Camp: 7/18-22 OSLC Kids at Lutherwood, Grades 1-12 —

August 7-12 HS Youth Cascade Hike: August 21-26 Youth Summer End Extravaganza: Aug 27,

8am-8pm Salmon Sunday: September 11th Sunday School Open House: September 11th Confirmation Orientation: September 14th Sunday School begins September 18th at 10am High School Movie Night: 9/23, 7-10pm MS/Confirmation Retreat at Lutherwood, 9/30-

10/1, 7pm-7pm Mocha Mondays resume in October (1st

Monday in Everett, 2nd Monday in Mukilteo) MS Fun Friday: October 7 from 7-9pm

Questions? Want more info? Want to help or sign up?

While Pam Gompf is on study leave, contact Charles Smith at Crsm@deainc.com or go online to www.oscl-everett.org under Children, Youth & Family.

Families Feeding Families (local service opportunity for EveryOne)

July 10 and 23 / August 14 and 28 Making sandwiches at 10:30am Feeding Families at 5pm

There are hundreds of homeless families in Snohomish County, including in our very own city of Everett. On the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month, we will be helping feed mouths of all ages in the Central Lutheran Church parking lot. Sandwich making happens Sunday morning in the OSLC Learning Center. Come and help!

Can you help? Do you need more information? Contact Ned Gebert at nedg@mckinstry.com or 252-3284.

Family Night at the Aquasox Monday, July 4th Did you purchase tickets? Pick them up on Sunday, 7/3. We’ll see you on the 4th of July when we celebrate Independence Day with baseball and fireworks.

Flames & Games Wednesday Night Summer Youth Group 7pm — 10pm Open to all 6th-12th graders and their friends. Come join in the fun of activities, inside and outside, service projects, devotionals, camp fire and smore’s. Stay in touch over the summer with friends and share your vacation stories, highs & low’s, and everything in between! Adult volunteers are needed. Contact Pam at oslceverettyouth@yahoo.com to sign up.

Vacation Bible School and Youth Servant Camp 2016 Seasons of Love, July 18 — 22 Registration is open for Vacation Bible School (VBS) and Youth Servant Camp.

VBS is a morning camp for elementary age children, grades 1-5. Youth Servant Camp is an all day camp for youth in grades 6-12.

Lutherwood staff will lead students in bible encounter, activities & games, and crafts & music under the theme of “Seasons of Love” with Ecclesiastes 3:1. Invite your neighbors and friends and join in the fun! Registration forms are available in the church office and on the table in the lobby of the Learning Center.

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Children, Youth and Family News (Continued)

Our Savior’s Kids at Lutherwood 1st — 12th Grade, August 7-12 If you want to go to camp and be there when everyone from church might be there, we have designated August 7-12 for OSLC. That particular week covers all grades in their offerings at camp. Check them out and get registered with Lutherwood at www.camplutherwood.org.

High School Youth Cascade Hike August 21-26 Do you have an 8th grader moving into high school? Come join the “Rite of Passage” Cascade back-packing hike. In high school already and love to hike? Join us too! Limited spots. If you are interested in back-packing 40-45 miles amidst the gorgeous Cascades, at a manageable rate of 1-2 miles per hour (10 miles per day on average) contact Charles Smith at Crsm@deainc.com. Parents are encouraged to come with their student on the hike if possible. You have greater strength than you realize – and you have a community to help you conquer anything!

Sunday School We have excitement growing for Sunday School in the Fall! We are back to our regular worship times at 9am & 11am, with Sunday School in between during the Learning Hour. Our amazing teaching volunteers are getting ready too, and we are only in need of two teachers for the 3rd grade class. Interested? See Pam. One of the cool and exciting things for next year: having one Sunday a month for a multigenerational event for EveryOne. There is lots that an 8 year old and an 88 year old can do together in learning and fun. Join us next year in the new excitement of everything Sunday School and the Learning Hour!

Pam Gompf, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry Away this Summer on Study Leave CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) is where those seeking ordination in the ELCA must complete 400 hours of chaplaincy.

From Pam: I am currently serving full-time and on-call at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham to complete this step of my journey towards ordination. I have been assigned to the ICU and the Labor & Delivery floors while doing on-call to the ER and other departments of the hospital on particular weekends and overnights during certain week days. I am also commuting every day so – please pray for safety in my travels and for lower gas prices!

This is an important journey for me to not only check off something on a necessary list towards ordination, but it is also a rewarding and transformative training in self-reflection and being with others during important life transitions. I am so grateful for the opportunity OSLC has given me to take this temporary leave to complete this necessary step in my education. While gone this summer, I am already missing you all, but I look forward to my return in September… of course I will be back for Salmon BBQ- I’d be crazy to miss that!

Please seek out the CYFM board members to assist, as well as OSLC staff with any questions until my return. I have absolute trust and faith in their abilities… remembering… we are all flexible… and I am very grateful for that!

Grace+Peace, Pam Gompf

Staff Vacations The office staff will be on vacation at various times throughout the summer. It is a good idea to call before you stop in, to make sure there will be someone in the office who is available to help you.

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Prayers, Praise & Thanksgiving OWLs Events in July / August The Restaurant at Rhoades River Ranch on Wednesday, July 13 (22016 Entsminger Rd, Arlington, 360.474.8313) The restaurant overlooks an indoor horse arena. For those wanting to carpool, be at Our Savior’s parking lot at 10am. If you are planning to attend, contact Carol Wooten at wooten70@comcast.net so she may make reservations.

Nowhere Man Band … they sing Beatle’s music! Wednesday, July 20 To carpool, be at the Our Savior’s parking lot by 3pm. This FREE concert is in the outside courtyard of University Village. The concert starts at 6pm. One can bring a sack lunch / dinner from home or buy from the restaurant options in the University Village.

Picnic at Lake Riley on Tuesday, August 9 Located east of Arlington, this is property of the Sons of Norway, Normanna Hall, Everett. We get to use this private picnic area courtesy Weldon & Lorain Sorgen and Kay Saatvedt. We’ll go rain or shine! To carpool, be at OSLC parking lot by 10am BBQ burgers by Ken Kappel. Please bring a salad, dessert or side dish of your choice — and your own beverage. We’ll need to reimburse Ken for the cost of burgers, buns, etc, $5 each.

Lunch at Skagit Valley Gardens in Mt. Vernon Wednesday, August 24 (18923 Peter Johnson Rd, Mt Vernon, 360.424.6760) To carpool, be at OSLC parking lot by 10am. If you are planning to attend, contact Carol Wooten so she may make reservations for the entire group.

EveryOne Prays The Apostle Paul reminds us to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17), let us, as the people of God, pray for all people.

For the safety of workers who are building the commons and for our congregation as we go through construction. Help us to be flexible during this time of disruption.

We pray for Vacation Bible School teachers, staff, helpers, and children that all would be blessed as they learn together.

For healing and comfort for all who struggle with health issues.

We pray for peace and justice for all people. Give us the courage to speak up when we see injustice and to be advocates for those in need.

Protect all who live in areas where wild fires are raging. We pray the fires would be contained and protection for firefighters.

Let us pray for important conversations about welcoming LGBT persons in our congregation.

We pray for all who are in need, trusting in God’s mercy Amen

The prayer chain is an important part of Our Savior’s Prayer Ministry members receive prayer requests via regular mail or email each week. If you would like to be a part of the prayer chain or have questions please contact Pam Karas at 425-870-5335; p_karas@icloud.com.

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Thanksgiving for ... ...the amount of food that was collected in May to help feed the hungry during the summer. The VOA reports that we donated 801 pounds of food.

Congratulations Graduates ... ...in addition to the ten High School graduates we honored in worship on May 1st, we also want to recognize and congratulate Mike Larsen who has earned his Masters Degree in Public Administration.

Circle Meetings resume in September All women are welcome

This year, the Leah Circle meets 3rd Monday of each month at 1 pm, September — June. For more information, please call Anita Olson at 425.252.9403.

The Martha Circle meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 9:30 am, September — May. For more information, please contact Alma Knudsen at 425.347.2769.

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National Night Out Tuesday, August 2 at 5pm Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and the Everett Family Support Center / Familias Unidas will co-host a National Night Out block party in our parking lot. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to enjoy food, music, entertainment, displays, kids’ play area, Mayor Ray, and the hospitality of our Welcome Committee.

Come welcome our neighbors with a happy experience and a friendly smile as we live out our calling as ambassadors of the Good News of Jesus Christ.