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Sunday, December 30 8:30 am ................................................................................................................. Worship 11:00 am .............................................................................................................. Worship Tuesday, January 1, 2019 Happy New Year— Office is Closed Wednesday, January 2 * no Word of Life, JaM, Youth Group * Thursday, January 3 11:30 am .................................................................................................. Writers Group Sunday, January 6, 2019 8:30 am ................................................................................................................. Worship 9:45 am ..................................................................................... New Beginnings Event 11:00 am .............................................................................................................. Worship

First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach 18354 8th Avenue Northwest Shoreline WA 98177 206.546.4153 www.flrb.org

Welcome to First Lutheran of Richmond Beach!

First Lutheran is a vibrant community of faith dedicated to: • inviting all people to discover a confident faith in Jesus, • equipping them with a faith that works in real life, and • sending them out as ambassadors and servants of Christ in the world!

We believe that Jesus is life—the rest is just detail! We also believe that we’re incomplete without you! Join us for worship! Join us as we grow in our faith! Join us as we share God’s love through service to others! See what a difference Jesus can make in your life!

Welcome Cards - All new worshipers are encouraged to fill out a pew card with your name, contact info and date. This card may also be used to indicate a change of address. The back of the card offers space for comments or prayer requests. Please place your card in the offering plate during offertory.

Large Print - The ushers can provide large print bulletins and large print Bibles for your use during worship.

Children are Welcome to Worship! Busy Bags containing soft toys, crayons and paper are available for children in the Narthex.

Nursery Care - Nursery is available for children (age 3 months through 6 years) in the first floor education wing. An usher can provide directions.

Get Acquainted… Please stop in for coffee and conversation following worship. We gather in the Fellowship Hall and spend some time together. Simply turn left as you leave the sanctuary.

Sunday, January 6, 2019: Isaiah 60:1-6; Matthew 2:1-12

Leading Worship Today Pastor John Bjorge

Joel Bevington, Director of Music Ministries Terry Baird, Faith Formation Director

Liturgical Assistant: Kate Nesse, Mike Korpi Hospitality: Tie Dye Team

First Sunday in Christmas Sunday, December 30, 2018

This Week’s Prayer List This list of prayer requests is for you to use as you pray in your home during the week. Prayers are included for three consecutive weekly bulletins unless otherwise requested.

(…..Hope in the Resurrection…..)

For the family of Kim Nesselquist who died on December 7, 2018.

(…..Health, Healing & Comfort.....)

Pray for Maryrose Branyan; David Gibbs; Maddie Bong; Gary Ottman; Mark Hansen; Jim Sorensen; Scott Beasley.

(…..In Praise & Thanksgiving.....)

For the baptism of Kira Grace Larson, child of Paul and Cecelia Larson.

Beverly Klein in memory of Maxine Klein

Bruce & Verna Amy in memory of our Parents and sister Violet Benson

Carlie & Joann Schultz in memory of our parents

Clayton Galarneau in memory of Kaylee Nicole Trollmann and my dad Brian Lee Galarneau

Darryl & Jane Pedersen in memory of Eric Pedersen, Elmer & Betty Pedersen and Ervin & Irma Pedersen

David & Joan Rice in memory of Nancy Teesdale

David Waldal in memory of Marian Waldal

Dick & Carole Craig in memory of Elmar & Louise Craig, Esther & Edel Kruoic, and David Craig

Elaine Burgwald in memory of Dr. Elroy G. Burgwald

Ellie Meyer & family in memory of Bill Meyer

Emma Pedersen in memory of Einar H. Pedersen and Sid Green

Glenn & Dorothy Nelson in memory of our parents

Karna Town in memory of John (Jack) Town

Kim & Cindy Brazell in memory of Thomas & Patricia Brazell, Richard Soderman, in honor of Sallie Soderman

Marilyn Jarvis in memory of James Jarvis and James Jarvis, Jr.

Rod & Marilyn Madden in memory of Paul E. Madden and Martin & Esther Wirkkala

Russ and Dana Davies and family

in memory of Tristan Allen Hills, Zella Novotney, Anna Davies, and Carole Collins

Sandra Clocksin in memory of Duane Clocksin

Scott & Karen Beasley in memory of parents and friends

Shade O'Driscoll in memory of Mae Lindlauf

Sharon Piumbroeck in memory of Richard Piumbroeck and Michael Piumbroeck

Shirley Hamm in memory of William D. Hamm

Sylvia Pugh in memory of Mel Pugh, Eliot Morken, and Dean Morkan

Audrey & Claire Steendahl in memory of John Robert Steendahl and John David Steendahl

Per Oscarsson in memory of Carl and Marylou Burgess, Josef Oscarsson and in honor of Aina Oscarsson

Reidar Tynes in memory of Linda and Tiffany Tynes

Eric Larson in memory of Palmer & Marion Larson, in honor of Kira Grace Larson's baptism on 12/30

Esther Zahnow in memory of Cindy Brovald

Liz & Warren Davis in memory of our beloved parents, Beryl, Charles and Shirley, and sister Patti

Jim & Julie Stedman in memory of our parents

The Ballo family in memory of Jacob & Mary Ellen Peterson, Lael & Rose North, and Jim Covall

Pat Knutson and family in memory of Kerry Knutson (loving daughter-in-law)

Jim & Judy Borrow in memory of our parents

Bernice Hodgen in memory of Bruce Kuenzi and Willard Hodgen

The McCuistion family in honor of Nancy Hoffman and Marilyn Ferguson, in memory of Ron Hoffman

Farr, Kosten & Collins Family

in Memory of Tom Farr, Pat Collins, Harrison Barth, Marie Doherty & Kjosness/Husom Family

Judy Poulsen in memory of Gary Poulsen, Mom & Dad Betts, Mom & Dad Poulsen

Glen & Susan Johnson in memory of our parents

Please enjoy all of the beautiful poinsettias which decorate our church this Christmas. All of the flowers have been given in memory or in honor of people

who are special to the members of the congregation:

SERVING LIVING LOVING

FLRB Church Staff Directory Church office @ 206.546.4153 or visit www.flrb.org

Staff: John Bjorge, Pastor Ext. 106 pastorjohn@flrb.org Joel Bevington, Director of Music Ministries Ext. 201 joel.bevington@gmail.com Terry Baird, Director of Faith Formation Ext. 225 ffd@flrb.org Kären Beasley, Preschool Director Ext. 140 preschool@flrb.org Christina Nichols, Office Manager Ext. 136 office@flrb.org Karen Ewing, Bookkeeper Ext. 139 parishadmin@flrb.org Cathy Thomas, RN, Parish Nurse Ext. 103 nurse@flrb.org Girmai Berhe, Facilities Supervisor Ext. 220

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Income and Expense Summary

November 2018

NOV YTD

Giving/Income $62,005.93 $225,395.03 Expense $56,409.98 $223,278.92 Net $5,595.95 $2,116.11

This Year Give the Gift Of Animals – and More! The Good Gifts catalog from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America features God’s Global Barnyard – including goats, cows, pigs, chickens, bees and fish – but also offers opportunities to give gifts that fund clean water projects in other countries, support for women and children, health care, and relief for international emergencies. Whatever your mission interests, you’ll find something in the catalog that you will be excited to give to help improve lives around the world. Look for the ELCA Good Gifts Catalogs and gift cards in the narthex.

Church Council 2018- 2019 The Church Council is your elected leadership at FLRB. Please contact council members with your questions, concerns or suggestions.

President - Laura Schleede Treasurer - Mike Laslavic Vice President - Chris Verschuyl At-Large - Bev Klein Past President - Jim Borrow At-Large - Cory Heins Secretary - Laura Marchisio At-Large - Stephanie Bertges

Lead Pastor - John Bjorge

A member of the church council will be at the Hospitality Desk on Sunday mornings for any questions or suggestions you may have.

Writers’ Group Come to Writers Group, January 17. It will be a meeting not to be missed. Dave Ellingson will be the guest speaker and share insights on writing, living, paddling, publishing and more. Always eager to share his experiences, he’ll answer questions about what motivates him to start a book---and to finish it. He has authored six, the most recent being Paddle Pilgrim: Kayaking the Fjords of Norway. As a special bonus, Dave will bring some of his signed books should you wish to make a purchase. If you are interested in putting words on paper, you’ll be right at home. Join us at 11:30 and bring a sack lunch. Coffee will be available. The meeting begins at 12:00 pm and ends between 2:00 and 2:30.

2019 Daily Texts The 2019 Daily Texts have arrived. Cost: $8.00 Books are in a basket at the hospitality desk. Payment for the book can be turned in to the offering plate or the office’s mail slot using the labeled envelope tucked inside each book.

Charitable Donations to FLRB In this season of giving, please consider including FLRB in your charitable contributions. We are able to live, love, and serve in our community and our world through your generous donations. As a reminder, end of year donations must be received by December 31, 2018 at noon to appear on your 2018 giving statement.

Giving Statements FLRB is moving further into digital communications. If we have your email address on file, you should have received an email recently with a statements of your giving through November 30. Our plan is to send these quarterly to members via email. Otherwise you will get a statement mailed to your home twice a year. Please make sure we have your current contact information. Updates may be sent to office@flrb.org

Job Opening at First Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten Seeking full-time director of thriving Christian preschool and kindergarten serving 120 children. Position provides direction and leadership to 13 staff members. School is a vital ministry of First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach in Shoreline, WA. Competitive salary with benefits offered. To download a complete job description, visit www.flrb.org and click on “Job Opening-Preschool Director.” Please submit cover letter, resume, and statement of faith to comm@flrb.org before January 5, 2019.

Offering Envelopes Your offering envelopes are here. Please pick them up at the Hospitality Desk.

Pre-K and Kindergarten Christmas Celebrations The week before Christmas, we had 3 Christmas programs – ending with the Pre-K Lions and Kindergarteners, “The Light of the Whole World”. We had 46 Pre-K children and 16 Kindergarteners who sang their hearts out!!! Thank you to Joel who worked with all the kids on the music and accompanied us, and to the teachers who worked tirelessly on the music and speaking parts! Christmas Blessings from the staff and children!!

Preschool & Kindergarten Registration 2019-2020 Wow! 47 years of Christian outreach to the Shoreline and Edmonds community!!! Registration for the 2019-2020 school year will begin the end of January. If you or someone you know might be interested in enrolling, please come and visit and give them our phone number. We have classes for 2 ½ year olds through Kindergarten, as well as a Parent and Me class on Fridays. Look for more information near the school office or call 206-546-0320 or e-mail preschool@flrb.org for more information! Kären Beasley, Director.

The Basics of Christianity Starting Sunday, January 13th, Pastor John will be facilitating a conversation between Sunday morning services on the basics of what it means to be a Christian. Questions to be addressed will be: “Is there more to life than this?” “Who is Jesus?” “How can I have faith?” “Why and How should I pray?” “Why and How should I read the Bible?” “How does God guide today?” “Does God heal today?” and more. This class is for anyone who wants to know the basics of what it means to be a Christian or wants a review. Join us in the Upper Room at 9:45 every Sunday for 13 weeks.

New Beginnings Event—Today! Have you made up your mind to make the new year different? Do you feel like God has a call on your life? He does! Come and be inspired at this special event. When: Sunday, January 6, 2019 at 9:45 am Where: The Upper Room Who: You are invited! What: Great Expectations for new beginnings.

Find out what guest speaker, Mike Rohrback has to say this new year!