Category: Missions - Edmonds Presbyterian Church

Mission Fundraising Parking Lot Sale

9/14/2018

In July, we held a parking lot sale fundraiser and raised over $300.00 for local missions! Thank you for coming and selling your stuff. Each person who participated gave $25 toward the use of a stall, and in addition, surplus church stuff was sold. Everyone who participated had a good time – including some of our neighbors! The proceeds were split between the food bank and Vision House. Thank you for your donations. It was a fun event!
We’ll do it again next year!

Missions

9/14/2018

Our “homegrown” missionary, Jan Griffith, preached at the July 8th service. After the service, Jan showed pictures and told about her work in Sweden. She answered questions from the congregation, making this a very informative and interesting program. Later in July, Margaret K. and Ruth R. were privileged to have lunch with Tyler and Rochelle Holm, and their daughter Mphatso. Tyler and Rochelle are missionaries in Malawi. Tyler teaches at the University of Livingston, College of Theology, training future pastors and other church workers. The need for pastors is very great, as there is only one pastor for every 6,000 people. Rochelle is employed by the government, teaching about water sanitation and working to improve access to water for the local people. They shared a special prayer request for better access to clean water for disabled people.

The Jean Kim Foundation is having a dinner at the Korean United Presbyterian Church, 8596 238th St. SW, in Edmonds on September 8th from 6:00-8:00PM. They will have an interesting program, including the Total Experience Gospel Choir, and an update on their mission helping low income and homeless people obtain a college education. RSVP to Shirley at 425-742-9398. The dinner is free but a free-will offering will be taken.

Vision House benefit breakfast

9/14/2018

Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Vision House is one of hte missions our 10% for missions supports. RSVP for the breakfast at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/vision-house-14424423078

Guest Preacher

7/2/2018

Jan Griffith will speak on Sunday, July 8th during the worship service. We will have the opportunity to learn more about her current ministry in Sweden. Jan has been a missionary in Sweden for many years. Some of the people Jan’s church and Christian school reach are refugees. Jan grew up in Edmonds Presbyterian Church. Her parents, Bob and Marian, served in the church in many ways.

Missions Parking Lot Sale

7/2/2018

Saturday, July 14th is the annual missions fund-raising parking lot sale. For a $25 donation to missions, you may reserve a stall to sell your items. We’ll take care of the publicity. All proceeds are yours to do with as you wish. Invite your friends and family to sell with you, or come and shop the sale! 10AM – 1PM. Signups are online at https://goo.gl/forms/0CFv6bAAO5NYoCdX2 or contact the church office to reserve a space.

Missions

7/2/2018

One of the missions supported by the mission tithe from our offerings is Eagle’s Wings DisAbility Ministries (they use a capital “A” in their name to show that everyone has ability and talent). One way they add pleasure to lives of people with disabilities is to host special events at different churches or other places willing to host them. Mill Creek Presbyterian Church sponsors a Pirate Bash each year, with music for dancing for everyone, including people in wheel chairs. Bethlehem Lutheran Church has a Talent Show. A Halloween party at the YWCA, and a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at LIFE Church 360 were other fun times. A special Winter Wonderland Ball was enjoyed at Marysville Foursquare Church. These are only some of the special events for people to enjoy throughout the year.

You Are Invited

5/2/2018

You are invited to the 5th Annual Community College Outreach Dinner Saturday, May 12, 6:00 to 8:00PM at Calvin Presbyterian - 18826 Third Ave NW Shoreline WA. Rev. Milad Nakla invites you to join him for dinner to learn about some of the barriers CCO students encounter when they penetrate mainstream culture through Christian witness. The students will explain the Witnessing Model they’ve developed to allow the Holy Spirit to empower them on the front lines of evangelistic ministry. Come discover what it’s really like at “Ground Zero: Encounters in Current College Culture.” Costs: $30 per person $50 per couple; Adults only please. Please call Calvin to RSVP!! Tickets available online at calvinpc.org or mail requests to Calvin at their church address. The dinner will include a request for donations. Proceeds help fund CCO’s ministry on four local campuses.

Missions

5/2/2018

The One Great Hour of Sharing offering totaled $683, which is a generous amount for a small congregation. Thank you for caring and sharing.
Cancer Pathways is one of the agencies which receives funds from the mission tithe. This organization provides education about cancer, support for people diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones, and community help all free of charge. Cancer Pathways was formerly known as “Gilda’s Club” after a woman in New York who began helpful services for people with cancer. The name was changed to “Cancer Pathways” in 2017. If you would like further information, their website is www.cancerpathways.org.

Mission Fundraising Parking-Lot Sale—Saturday, July 14th.

5/2/2018

We will have another parking lot sale this summer! What a great excuse to clean out the garage… As we did last year, we will reserve you a parking lot stall when you donate $25 per reserved stall toward our local mission causes. Ministries that will benefit from the sale this year include: The Edmonds & Mountlake Terrace Food banks, Vision House (Shoreline), and the Puget Sound Christian Clinic’s dental clinic in Lynnwood. All the funds you raise from selling your yard sale goods are yours to do with as you wish. Last year we made over $200 for missions. An online registration link will be posted soon on our EPC website and Facebook page.

Women’s Association

4/5/2018

Gerad Schneider from AmeriCorps spoke at the March meeting. He spoke about his work with disaster preparedness and his helping with local disasters. The next meeting will be on April 11th. Ferrill Fleming from the Senior Center will be the speaker.

130 Easter baskets for Concern for Neighbors Food Bank were filled on March 24th. The baskets were filled with an Easter story coloring book, a stuffed animal, and candy.