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July 2018

Volume 1, Issue 7 First Christian Church of Kent

(Disciples of Christ)

OURHEARTBEAT DWELLING IN THE WORD

As a church we have been working on listening better to our com-

munity and how God is calling us to be apart of ministry already

being done all around us. This is hard work. It is difficult to learn to

listen more intentionally. One of the ways we are working to im-

prove this skill is by doing something called “Dwelling in the Word.”

This past Sunday we had the pleasure of having guest Rev. Dr. Da-

vid Hahn speak about Dwelling in the Word. In this practice we are

asking to turn to the Scriptures for our inspiration. We were asked

to use Luke 10:1-12. This is a practice of listening.

The idea is to read the same

verses and reflect on the mean-

ing then and there through a se-

ries of questions. We then turn

to a partner and ask for their

answers WITHOUT commenting.

Then, they interview us. The

group comes back together, and

each person reports on what

they heard, not what they them-

selves said. This is often a real

challenge. Experiences change, and our reaction to Biblical verses

is often colored by where we are in the moment. Read the same

verses in a day or two. Do you dwell on anything differently?

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Inside Story ..............................2

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SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

“Dwelling in the Word”……..1-2

Men/Women’s Breakfast…...3

Staff Updates…………….…..…..4

Contact Info Updates………....4

Birthdays/Anniversaries….....5

Wedding Invitation..………......5

Regional Events/News……….6

WOW Invitation………….....…..7

Serving Schedule…………..…..7

Eat with Muslims……….…..….8

Keep in Our Prayers……...…...8

JOIN US FOR WORSHIP

SUNDAYS @ 10am

Nursery is Provided!

DWELLING IN THE WORD (CONTINUED…)

These verses call us to go out into our communities to listen and learn. There we will find God.

Our goal is to join God in our neighborhoods and be a witness. Try this experiment. Go out into

your daily life and see how you would answer the questions. Take a walk around and just lis-

ten. How often do any of us listen to others? We are usually too busy projecting our own voice.

Give it a try—Go out and listen.

Questions—

• Where did you find yourself stopping or being caught in this text?

• How was your imagination engaged by this text—words, phrases, or ideas?

• Where might the Spirit of God be speaking to you, to us, to our congregation?

THE MISSION OF THE SEVENTY

LUKE 10 After this the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs

to every town and place where he himself intended to go. 2 He said to them, “The harvest is

plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers

into his harvest. 3 Go on your way. See, I am sending you out like lambs into the midst of

wolves. 4 Carry no purse, no bag, no sandals; and greet no one on the road. 5 Whatever house

you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this house!’ 6 And if anyone is there who shares in peace, your

peace will rest on that person; but if not, it will return to you. 7 Remain in the same house, eat-

ing and drinking whatever they provide, for the laborer deserves to be paid. Do not move

about from house to house. 8 Whenever you enter a town and its people welcome you, eat

what is set before you; 9 cure the

sick who are there, and say to them,

‘The kingdom of God has come near

to you.’ 10 But whenever you enter a

town and they do not welcome you,

go out into its streets and

say, 11 ‘Even the dust of your town

that clings to our feet, we wipe off in

protest against you. Yet know this:

the kingdom of God has come near.’

12 I tell you, on that day it will be

more tolerable for Sodom than for

that town.

~Nicole Lee, Elder & Vice-Moderator

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TABLE AND CHAIRS AVAILABLE

If you know anyone who could use a

few tables and about 15 chairs, then

please contact the church office ASAP.

WOMEN’S BREAKFAST

The women of the church enjoyed their

June Breakfast on June 5. Brenda Barnes,

Betty Shepard, Teri Riordan, Roberta Rich-

ardson, Karen Alliston, Dorothy Con-

nacher, Marlyse Osness were all in attend-

ance.

All women in the church are invited to the

July Breakfast on July 3 at the Lake Merid-

ian Shari’s.

“EARLY BIRDS” MEN’S BREAKFAST

The men of the church met on June 7.

Those in attendance were Dean Jacot, Ste-

ve Riordan, Frank Osness, AD Lyerly, Alan

Leyerly, Jim Aeschliman, Ken Wiley, Roy

Smith, Jim Osness, and Bob Richardson.

All the men in the church are invited to

the next breakfast meeting on July 5 at

the Lake

Meridian

Shari’s.

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BREAKFAST FELLOWSHIPS

“Let the children come to me, and don’t try to stop them!

People who are like these children belong to God’s kingdom .”

~Matthew 9:14

It is our pleasure to introduce to

you a new team of nursery care

providers for our worship services

on Sunday mornings.

Rachelle Brunet is our Nursery

Coordinator. She lives locally and

has many years of childcare expe-

rience. She is a mother of two,

and a trained medical assistant.

Rachelle will be overseeing the

nursery ministry.

Please help us also welcome Ivy Gratier and Krystal Church as are

our new nursery attendants. Ivy just graduated from Kent Meridian

High School, and Krystal Church is a graduate of Auburn Moun-

tainview High School. Both attendants live locally, have childcare

experience, describe themselves as good multi-taskers, and are

important members of our new team.

All care providers have been trained and have Washington State

Patrol Background checks on file.

STAFF CHANGE AT OUR CHURCH

WELCOME OUR NEW NURSERY CARE TEAM

As of June 11, Kathy Muggy is no longer our Office Admin-

istrator. Any questions can be directed to the Personnel

Committee and/or Pastor Eyde via this email

or [email protected].

Regular office hours (9a to 3p on Mondays, Tuesdays, and

Wednesdays) and the office email has not changed.

At this time, the Personnel Committee has no plans to

hire a permanent employee in this position until after we

call a permanent pastor.

We appreciate your patience as we cover these responsi-

bilities with volunteer help as we go forward.

CONTACT INFO UPDATES

• Marie Neifert has moved

to a new unit at Lea Hill Wesley. Her new address

is: Marie Neifert, Wesley Homes, 32049 109th Pl

SE Apt 343, Auburn WA 98092-2571. Her new

phone number is 253-876-6343.

• Jane Ordway has a new

phone number, it is 919-

257-9726.

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Rachelle is our

New Nursery Coordinator

Our Staff

Eyde Mabanglo

Interim Pastor

Kaelee Bolme

Director of Music Ministry

Dan Lenhart

Custodian

Rachelle Brunet

Nursery Coordinator

YOU ARE INVITED

Kate Riordan &

Kyle Heimbigner

joyfully invite you to share in a celebration of love and commitment

as they exchange marriage vows.

Saturday, June 30th, 2018 at two o’clock in the afternoon First Christian Church of Kent

Light reception to follow

The couple is registered at

Amazon and Target or will gladly accept cash or gift cards.

BIRTHDAYS

Nicole Lee, 7/08

Diane King, 7/09

Emelina McMeen, 7/09

Blaine Vendettuoli, 7/09

Candy Peacoc, 7/10

Elaine Hinze, 7/11

Anita Sheneberger, 7/11

Colleen McMeen, 7/15

Kayla Bushmaker, 7/17

Elsie Horner, 7/18

Bryan King, 7/18

Elaine Patrick, 7/20

Gerald Lindsey, 7/22

Lisa Vanegas, 7/22

Chris Goldner, 7/27

Matt Coder, 7/28

Mark Whitaker, 7/28

Julene Delo, 7/30

ANNIVERSARIES

David Orth & Caroline Palfenier, 7/05

Jason & Conee Schaaf, 07/06

Jason & Heidi Winger, 7/08

Steve & Teri Riordan, 7/18

Bill & Irene Paquin, 7/20

Peter Beaupain & Karen Alliston, 7/25

Gerald & Maria Lindsey, 7/27

Jonah & Caroline Hoapili, 7/28

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SAVE THESE DATES!

Every Sunday

Adult Bible Study

8:30 a.m.

Worship

10:00 a.m.

Every Wednesday

Bible Study

10:00 a.m.

First Friends Homework

6:00 p.m.

First Friends Karate

6:30 p.m.

Every Thursday

Meditation Group

7:00 p.m.

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Tuesday, July 3

Women’s Breakfast at Shari’s

~ 9 a.m.

Mary Martha Quilting

~ 11 a.m.

Thursday, July 5

Early Birds at Shari’s ~ 8a.m.

Saturday, July 7

Hand and Foot Group

~ 6:p.m.

Tuesday, July 10

Exec. Team ~ 6p.m.

Program Cabinet ~ 7p.m.

AND

HEARTBEAT DEADLINE

Saturday, July 14

Elders Meeting ~ 8a.m.

Tuesday, July 17

Mary Martha Quilting

~ 11a.m.

Tuesday, July 24

Governing Board ~ 7p.m.

REGIONAL NEWS

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“You must love each other, just as I have loved you.

If you love each other, everyone will know that you are my disciples.”

~John 13:34-35

Women of Wisdom lunches are held the 2nd Monday of even

months. This is a chance for women of the church to get to-

gether for food and fellowship. There is no charge, nothing to

bring but yourselves. We serve lunch at 12:00, so plan to be

in the fellowship hall at least by 11:45. The next lunch will be

August 13th. If you would like to be called with a reminder,

let Teri Riordan or Amie Jacot know. Rides are furnished to

those who need them. Come join us for a good visit and good

food!

Sunday Scripture Readers:

1st ~ Bonnie Hobson

8th ~ Kami Voliva

15th ~ Maria Lindsey

22nd ~ Nicole Lee

29th ~ Bob Richardson

Diaconate:

Chair(s):

Kami Voliva/Mary Genna

Debbie Pozzi Tom Medhurst

Chris Medhurst

Sacristy:

Bonnie Hobson

Sunday Worship Elders:

1st ~ Nicole Lee

8th ~ Elaine Patrick

15th ~ Julie Delo

22nd ~ Jason Lee

29th ~ VACANT

Elders Breakfast:

July 14, 2018

Bob Richardson

Roberta Richardson

PLEASE JOIN THE WOW (WOMEN OF WISDOM)

THANK YOU FOR SERVING THIS MONTH!

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OUR MISSION

1. To invite people into a

loving relationship

with God through

Jesus Christ;

2. To care for each oth-

er as children of

God;

3. To build believers into

disciples of Jesus

Christ;

4. To send disciples of

Jesus Christ into

ministry.

“EAT WITH MUSLIMS” EVENT IS JULY 14

“Eat with Muslims”

is a local organiza-

tion formed after

9/11 with the mis-

sion of connecting

communities to-

gether through

meals and dialog.

They are coming to

our church and in-

viting our congrega-

tion to enjoy food and fellowship together. Dinner will be provided by “Eat

with Muslims” and our church will provide beverages and dessert. Bring

your beautiful soul and an open mind.

More information about this organization is available at—

www.eatwithmuslims.org

TO:

PLEASE PLACE STAMP HERE

First Christian Church of Kent 11717 SE 240th Street on Kent’s East Hill

PO BOX 5009, Kent Washington 98064 Kentdisciples.org (253) 852-1930

[email protected]

AND WE KEEP IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS

Our Homebound—Shirley Brunk, Vera Dean Domitz, Kathleen Harr, Elaine Hinze, Elsie Horner, Shirley

(Rigg) Klein, Bev Kramlich, Zona McMahon, Marie Neifert, Jeanne Pearson, and Pauline Painter.

Those Serving Our Country—Captain Ryan & Rachel Gifford, 2nd Lt Eli McMeen, and Major Douglas &

Deborah Shores.

And Don’t Forget—Our Pastor Search Team, Our Church Leaders, Our Community, and Our Friends.

JULY 2018 HEARTBEAT

First Christian Church of Kent

PO BOX 5009

Kent Washington 98064