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MUSIC and POTLUCK EVENING – AUGUST 28TH AT 5PM
We will have a concert followed by a potluck this Sunday evening.  There will be music with spirituals sung by Marita Ericksen, Dinah Helgeson, Randy Bruce and Marita’s family and friends.  Bring your favorite dish to share.  This is to support our music ministry.  CD’s will be available for purchase and a free will offering will be taken. 

WORSHIP AT VASHON CARE CENTER
Opportunities to lead worship at the Care Center will be this coming Sunday Aug 28th and then on Oct 23rd at 9:15am.  If you are interested in assisting with scripture reading, leading in singing and/or providing fellowship support, please see Pastor Bjoern.

FOOD BANK GARDEN
Our garden that helps provide fresh produce for the food bank is in need of volunteers to help harvest and do maintenance. There is a work party every Tuesdays at 9:30am. Please plan to come and help.

CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
Confirmation Sunday will be celebrated September 18th.  Anne Gaspers and Nathaniel Larson will affirm their faith.

SEPTEMBER 11TH GUEST PREACHER
The Rev. Jerry Buss will lead us in worship on Sept. 11th.  He will also meet with the Council on September 12th to talk about mission and evangelism.

INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY 2011
Paul K. Chappell will speak Sept. 22nd at 7pm at our church. Mr. Chappell is the author of The End of War and speaks on why peace is possible and how it can be achieved.  Mr. Chappell graduated from West Point in 2002, served in the army for seven years with a deployment to Baghdad.  He currently is the Peace Leadership Director for the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation.  More information can be found at PaulKChappell.com on the internet.

RUMMAGE SALE
Our rummage sale this year will be last Saturday in September, September. 24th.  SAVE YOUR STUFF! If you have small items and do not have a place to store them until September, you may bring them to the church and store in the music room. Please do not bring large items as we do not have room to store them until the week before the sale, and again please no clothing.  We need volunteers to help set up on Friday, September 23rd and clean up on Saturday, September 24th. Contact June Langland at 463-5850 to volunteer or for more information.

FUNDRAISER BENEFIT
A fundraiser benefiting the ministry of the Church of Steadfast Love will be held Sept 10th 5:30-7pm at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church , 8501 SE 40th St., Mercer Is. Tickets are $20. More information and registration are available on the bulletin Board in the Fellowship Hall.

THE STUBBS FAMILY TO VISIT OCTOBER 2ND
On Sunday, October 2nd Randy and Carol Stubbs and their three children will lead us in worship with a message and music about their mission work in Tanzania. They developed the music program in 2005 at the Makumira University College, which is one of three seminaries operated by the ELCA in Tanzania. In addition Randy has developed a partnership with Arcadia University in their Study Abroad program.  The family first visited our church in 2007. Both Randy and Carol teach music at the Makumira University college. Learn more of their work at: http://www.stubbsmission.info/

CHOIR PRACTICE TO START SEPTEMBER 8TH
Starting September 8th, choir practice will be at 7pm, every Thursday. The practice dates in September are: the 8th, 15th , 22nd, and 29th. The choir will sing the anthem in the Worship Service on September 18th.

2011 CONVENTION OF WOMEN OF THE ELCA NORTHWEST WASHINGTON SYNOD
This convention will be held Oct. 8th starting at 8am. Each congregation is allowed one delegate. Delegate duties include electing officers and board members and approving a budget for the next two years. The delegate’s name needs to be submitted by September 15th. Information is on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall.

THANK YOU FROM ANNIE ROBERTS
Annie Roberts, our organist for many years, wrote a note thanking the congregation for their appreciation of music and expressing her pleasure in having been a part of our worship.

COMPASS HOUSING provided an "in-Kind Donation Policy" which states that they will no longer accept gifts of used blankets, clothing, furniture and children’s toys. This is due to the cost of receiving, sterilizing, storing and distributing these items. They rather are focusing on donations that will make a positive impact on the lives of their clients. Therefore, they continue to accept: sheets (gently used ok and laundered); towels (gently used ok and laundered);
Quilts; new socks; new men’s sweatpants and sweatshirts & hygiene supplies. All donors are asked to contact the agency before dropping off any items by calling: 206 357 3108. A full description of their policies is posted on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall.

During September they will be collecting NEW socks with a goal of 4000 pairs. You may leave your donations in the narthex.

THRIVENT FINANCIAL
Vashon Lutheran Church is now registered for Thrivent Choice.  This program allows Thrivent members to direct their contributions to the programs they choose.  Last year the program distributed 26 million charitable dollars to 18,000 congregations and organizations.  To direct your Thrivent dollars go to the Thrivent Choice website at Thrivent.com/thriventchoice/resources or call 1-800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice”.

COMPASS VETERANS CENTER IN RENTON
This is a comprehensive new housing and service program located in the heart of downtown Renton.  It provides 58 new units of affordable housing for homeless single female and male veterans and veterans with families.  The center is looking for volunteers to work with teen girls, a children’s program, woman’s groups, or teaching skills, such as basic computer skills or anything you find interesting.  More information is available on their web site: http://www.compasshousingalliance.org/

EAST AFRICAN DROUGHT
Lutheran World Relief needs to raise three million dollars by the end of the year to respond to the growing crisis. You can help with a gift and prayers. LWR is accepting donations to its East Africa Drought fund to support immediate and long-term relief efforts. LWR accepts donations online, at lwr.org, or by phone at 800.597.5972.  

PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP
A support group for people with Parkinson’s, their families, and care-givers will meet the first Friday of each month from 1-2:30pm at Vashon Lutheran Church.  This is an opportunity to share concerns, resources, support, and have discussions.  Different topics will be featured each month.  The meeting date for July is July 8th and for August is September 2nd.  For more information contact Steve Steffens, 567-5976. 

CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS
Please refrain from wearing fragrances to worship services or church events. Many persons suffer from allergies.

A SERVICE of PRAYER and HEALING
We will have the opportunity to quietly gather for prayer and healing in the Lutheran church sanctuary from 6 – 6:30 p.m. the first Sunday of each month. The service for September will be September 4th at 6pm.

Regardless of who you are and what you carry, you are welcome in this place. Come to pray aloud or silently.

Come forward to be prayed for through naming your concerns or retaining your silence.
Or...simply come to sit for a while and unwind with your own thoughts.
No pressure, no intrusion...A simple service without music...without liturgy...in a candle-lit sanctuary where we gather to hear a few readings, pray and be prayed for, and sit and just be.

The Rev. Jeff Larson, Ph.D. is a Lutheran minister and clinical psychologist called by Vashon Lutheran Church to provide counseling services to the community. As a member of the body of believers he feels that spiritual health in its many shapes and forms is key to attaining psychological and physical health.

WORSHIP
During the month of September we will be using setting ten in worship. Setting Ten, Holy Communion, is found on page 203 of your hymnal. This change was suggested by our worship and music committee of our congregation and promises to enrich our worship.

Worship Assistants

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Julie Gaspers; Terri Hitch; Stephanie Lee & family. Also remember those in care facilities: Ode Sorensen and Fred Losornio. Contact Gail Larson  (567-4779) to initiate a prayer request. 

INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP will meet at 11am on Wednesdays at the VLC library. Please call Gail Larson (567-4779) for prayer requests.

REFRESMENTS AND FLOWERS
We need people to sign-up for refreshments and flowers for Sundays. Please see the list in the Fellowship Hall.

THERE ARE COPIES of "Christ in Our Home" on the table in the fellowship Hall.

STAFF AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
STAFF
Rev. Bjoern E. Meinhardt
Rev. Jeffrey Larson, PhD (Counseling)
Secretary Cheryl Prescott
Church Office: 463-2655

CHURCH COUNCIL
President: Jack Lincoln
Vice-President: Doug Helgeson
Secretary: Mary McFarlin
Treasurer: Elaine Lester
Property Manager: Patte Wagner
Stewardship: June Langland
Member at Large: Laura Goth

2011 ALTAR SERVANTS
Jan.        J. Williams
Feb.        G. Yates
Mar.        S. Lincoln
Apr.        K. Stamper
May        S. Lee
June       H. Nelson/B. Snaza
July        N. Jungmann
Aug.       M. Koch/P. Cleland
Sept.      D. Helgeson
Oct.        P. Wagner
Nov.        B Snaza/H. Nelson
Dec.        K. Tkoch/D.Botten

LESSONS FOR SEPTEMBER   
12 Pentecost      Sep 4, 2011
First Reading  Ezek 33:7-11
Psalm   119:33-40
Second Reading Rom 13:8-14
Gospel   Matt 18:15-20
13 Pentecost     Sep 11, 2011
First Reading  Gen 50:15-21
Psalm   Ps 103:1-13
Second Reading Rom 14:1-12
Gospel   Matt 18: 21-35
14 Pentecost     Sep 18, 2011
First Reading  Jonah 3:10 - 4:11
Psalm   145:1-8
Second Reading Phil 1:21-30
Gospel   Matt 20:1-16
15 Pentecost     Sep 25, 2011
First Reading  Ezek 18:1-4, 25-32
Psalm   25:1-9
Second Reading Phil 2:1-13
Gospel   Matt 21:23-32

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 
Joseph Sullivan   Sep 01
Megan Hackett   Sep 01
Karen Stamper   Sep 03
Sara Hoagland   Sep 05
Evans Lester   Sep 09
Dwayne Langland   Sep 11
Peggy Stringfellow  Sep 12
Mike Wagner   Sep 17
Dietrich Koch   Sep 18
Marsha Morse   Sep 21
Dorothy Topp   Sep 25

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Roy & Dorothy Topp  Sep 10
Terry & Rika Chappell  Sep 12
Matt & Julie Gaspers  Sep 17

DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE
9/2 Fri Nikolai Grundtvig, bishop, 1872
9/4 Sun Albert Schweitzer, missionary, 1965
9/13 Tues John Chrysostom, Bishop Constantinople, 407
9/14 Weds Holy Cross Day
9/18 Sun Dag Hammarskjold, peacemaker, 1961
9/21 Weds St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist
9/25 Sun Sergius of Radonezh, Abbot, 1392
9/29 Thurs St. Michael and All Angels
9/30 Fri Jerome, Translator, teacher, 420

BAPTISM SCHEDULE FOR 2011
During 2011, baptism will be a special part of our worship on:

• November 6th, Sunday, All Saints Sunday
• December 25th, Sunday, Christmas Day

VASHON THRIFTWAY 1% COMMUNITY DONATION PROGRAM
Remember to save your Vashon Thriftway receipts to be used for our missions program. Thriftway will donate 1% of the total to VLC. Remember the rules:
• Cash register receipts must be from Vashon Thriftway.
• Cash register receipts must be for purchases made by members of Vashon Lutheran Church.
• Receipts turned in cannot be more than one year old.
• Purchasers must sign each receipt, and indicate their phone number.
• Receipts may be placed in the indicated receptacle in the Fellowship Hall.
Thanks for helping
Stewardship Chair

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