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Please submit your local church news to Anna Conklin at aconklin@pnwumc.org. Upcoming Events: May 18th, 2008: John Nilsen at RBUMC “It is Good” a Worship in music, prayer and scripture with guest recording artist John Nilson. Sunday May 18 th 10 a.m. at Rainier Beach United Methodist Church 5500 S. Roxbury St., Seattle, WA 98118. John will be performing the night prior at Benaroya Hall with “Ten Grands” and will have CDs available of his recent releases: “John Nilsen & Swimfish” and “Footprints on Water” to find out more about John, check out his web site: www.johnnilsen.com . We will have a free will offering for our artist and an opportunity to meet and greet him after worship with a coffee reception. May 18th, 2008: Celebration at Longview UMC Longview United Methodist Church is celebrating its fifth year as a reconciling congregation on Sunday, May 18. Church is at 10 a.m., concert is at 2 p.m. Contact 360-425-4927 or 360-425-7121 for additional information. An invitation to WALK TO SAMARIA from Palabra Viviente UMC of Everett and Mapton UMC WALK TO SAMARIA. Palabra Viviente, UMC of Everett and Mapton, UMC are inviting clergy and laity from throughout the conference to participate with us in a “Walk to Samaria” to meet the woman at the well. This concept originated by Sarah Harkness of the Oregon/ Id conference invites peoples to engage the ethnic communities through a Home Trip of Immersion. Persons that are interested in going outside their box are invited to come to us for a weekend immersion experience in worship, bible study, cultural diversity and discussions of outreach services. These home immersions would be similar to a trip thousands of miles away but at essentially at little or no cost. They would stay at members homes, sleeping bags in the church or a hotel. We would provide all the meals. They would come away with an in-depth knowledge of the culture, the peoples’ struggles, hopes and aspirations and possibly refreshed in the spirit to bring transformation to themselves, their church and to their local community. They might even have an encounter with Jesus at the well with the Samarian woman and lo and behold they might pick up couple of Spanish words. When you have a group of 5 to 15 who want to participate give us a call and we will schedule some dates with you
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Conference Classifieds
Donating: Digital Organ
Free to any church an Allen, 2 manual, full pedal board, digital
church organ with 4 speakers (including antiphonal). In excellent
condition. Extra features include transposing knob and locking
keyboard cover. Contact Joanne Brown at Tibbetts UMC, 206-763-2141
or email: pastor@tibbettsumchurch.org
Wanted: Band Instruments
Seaview UMC is looking for a band instruments for our youths band.
Guitars , keyboards, drums etc. Please send a e-mail to :
Makavao@yahoo.com, or phone to 206-932-7609, or cell 206-854-6786.
Wanted: Instrument Donations
The Hispanic Youth Group from El Dios Viviente is very excited to be able to start a Praise Band for their ministry. They are in dire need of instruments in order to encourage many young people to join. Pastor Steve Granadosin of Highland Park UMC will help train possible band members. To donate cash, new or used instruments please contact Virginia Herrera at (206) 229 5164. We need: Drum set, Bass Guitar,
Bass Amp, Electric guitar, Guitar Amp, Tambourines, Cajon, Congas, Percussions, Electric Piano, or any band Instruments.
Donating: Pew Bibles
Port Angeles UMC is replacing their pew bibles. The old ones are King James
version, and are in good condition. If your church or mission group would like them, please contact Rev. John Maxwell by e-mail at pastorjohn@tfon.com or by phone at 360.452.8971. They will gladly ship them, at no charge
Wanted: Brass Instruments
The Tongan congregation at Rainier Beach UMC is starting a Brass Band and are asking for donations of brass instruments. Please contact Pastors Mausia Folau and Lisa Anthony at Rainier Beach UMC 206.723.9700.
Wanted: The Faith We Sing
Lake Washington UMC is interested in obtaining copies of the Pew Edition of The Faith We Sing. If you have copies that need a new home, please contact the church at (425) 885-3311 or office@lwumc.com
Wanted: Ideas for Small Church Fundraising
Like many churches in our Conference, the Ellensburg First United Methodist Church is perpetually short of money, but we don’t have enough people to do elaborate fundraising projects. We’re looking for ideas, and would like to hear about successful fundraisers in other small churches. Please send your ideas and stories to Pastor Kathy Makus or give them to her at Annual Conference. Also, let Kathy know if you want her to email you a summary of the ideas received. (Credit will be given to the churches submitting ideas unless they ask that their name not be included.)
Kathy Makus
Ellensburg First United Methodist Church
210 N Ruby Street
Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-9257
pastor_umc@elltel.net