THIS WEEK @ CCMI: Through August 12, 2019

THIS WEEK @ CCMI: Tuesday, August 6 - Monday August 12, 2019

Tuesday, August 6 07:00 Mindfulness class 07:00 Pub night at the Roanoke

Thursday, August 8

7:00 p.m. Fellowship Committee

Saturday, August 4

8:00 a.m. Women's breakfast 2:00 p.m. Marich memorial service

Sunday, August 5

10:30 a.m. Worship

CONCERT IN THE PARK IN DOWNTOWN MERCER ISLAND Thursday August 8 7:00 p.m. Fellowship is supporting this and will have a spot on the line! So please join your church family on the lawn at Mercer Island’s Summer Concert Series! This night presents Motus: a Musical mix of horns harmonies and grooves! More information about the band at eventbright.com. Bring your picnic dinner and look for the CCMI! All are welcome!”

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR JANE MARICH Saturday, August 10 2:00 p.m.

PET BLESSING Sunday, August 11

10:30 a.m. We will have our annual Pet Blessing on Sunday August 11th. Invite your friends and neighbors to bring their pets along with yours to our outdoor service. If you are not able to bring your pet, bring a photo to be blessed.

CLIMATE ACTION

Reducing our meat consumption is one of the best things we can do to reduce our impact on the environment. Lamb and beef cause the most greenhouse carbon emissions of all the proteins we eat. A United Nations report has identified cattle as one of the biggest threats to our climate.Try a meatless meal or use smaller amount of meat in a recipe. Treat beef especially as a condiment instead of as a main dish. We as individuals can work to make small changes in our lifestyle to benefit our environment.SAVE GOD’S EARTH.

CHURCH RETREAT Friday - Sunday August 16-18 Please contact Barb Miller if you need a ride!

SHELLY TRAVERSE RECITAL Sunday, August 18 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Recital at our church. Details soon.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Thursday, September 5 10:30 a.m. A 9-week Thursday morning women’s Bible study, God’s Promise: I Am With You, begins Thursday, September 5th at 10:30am. Nine women are registered with Jinny Sewall as facilitator. If you would like to join, please contact Jinny Sewall or 206-232-0299 so a study guide can be ordered.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Madeline Benz 6-Aug Charles Nishida 8-Aug Bob Wiley 8-Aug

Community and UCC Events

UCC LEADERS CALL FOR ACTION TO END GUN VIOLENCE NOW Our UCC leaders put out a statement yesterday regarding the killings in El Paso and Dayton. You can read it here: https://www.ucc.org/news_ucc_leaders_call_for_action_to_end_gun_violence_now_08052019

SEATTLE ARAB FESTIVAL Saturday - Sunday August 10-11 11:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m. This year Seattle Arab Festival have been joined by thirty businesses in the Fisher Pavilion along with other cultural information booths in the Armory hall. Our Souk has a huge entry gate resembling gates found in markets in many Arab cities. We are trying to give you a taste of what an Arabic Souk would look like with vendors selling sweets, crafts, and other goods. We welcome you all and in Arabic we say, “Ahlan Wa Sahlan.” Our office manage HA will be their selling also some Palestinian accessories, feel free to contact her for more info on 832-406-0948

VOLUNTEERS FOR SUNDAY, August 11 COFFEE TIME Gloria Kasonic GREETERS Linda Jack and Charlie Nishida

USHERS Gail Layman & Diane Calvert FLOWERS

Worship and Arts Committee

GREETERS, USHERS, FLOWERS AND COMMUNION SERVERS

Anyone wishing to serve as a greeter, usher, Communion server or flower provider for the altar, please contact Carol Sanders or the Church Office

OFFICE HOURS

Tuesday, 8-2

Thursday, 8-2

Friday, 9-12

OFFICE USAGE THIS WEEK

Tuesday evening (Sanctuary) Saturday morning and evening (Sanctuary & Downcenter) Sunday morning (Sanctuary)