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A Mission Trip in Everett by Pastor Mike

My first mission trip happened when I was a youth in tenth grade. I joined a team of about thirty youth and adults who were going to renovate a parsonage, lead a children’s Vacation Bible School, and encourage the followers of Jesus living in a small Idaho town. My good friend, Shawn, and I served on the electrical team and were nicknamed the “Sparkies.” It was a defining and tiring event in my life - with several shocking moments!

A few years ago my family took a mission trip with other EFC families to Haiti. There was lots of exciting travel and questionable roommates - very active rats. The twelve of us served in the humid, Haitian heat as we led a Vacation Bible School for children, provided dental care, and encouraged the local believers. It was another defining event for me and impactful for my whole family.

Now it is time to bring a defining mission experience to the whole EFC family. The Community Pastors have been in conversation for months about what is ahead. Rather than traveling far away, we will be Jesus with skin here in Everett. No long, tiring journey to get there; no “shocking” moments; no rodent roommates; and no humid heat. But even without all of that this will be a memorable event in the life of our church family! The EFC Summer Mission Week is something we ALL can participate in and when it is over we will be around to assist those who need fur ther encouragement in their walk with Jesus. This is a local, vacation-with-a-purpose, for all ages!

In less than two months we will have a team from Humble Area First Baptist Church in Houston, Texas coming to Everett. They are motivated by their desire to share the good news of Jesus and serve the church of Jesus. We will partner with them in this and be encouraged by our brothers and sisters in Christ. Our biggest role is to be present and my goal is that everyone at EFC will participate in some way. So what are some ways we can be present?

Stop by the Family Tree and hand out invitations to the kids’ club. Hand out invitations to families you know. Drive or co-pilot the church van to pick children up for the kids’ club. Help children check in for the kids’ club. Participate in the kids’ club - have your children attend. Host folks in your home or just spend time with them. Join us in walking through our community and praying. Talk to the parents who attend the Friday night carnival.

Please plan to be part of this week. Things begin on Sunday, July 26 through Friday, July 31.

EFC FAMILY GATHERING S A T U R D A Y S @ 5 P M

Join us for a time of family worship and age-graded teaching. We call our service the Family Gathering. It’s a time when the EFC gathers as a family for worship, music, Bible teaching and age-graded breakouts followed by dinner. We conclude our study of the Bible book of Exodus this month!

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FAMILY CAMP 2015 Friday-Monday, June 26-29

See you at camp! Things begin on Friday evening and conclude on Monday after breakfast.

Saturday we will play at the Lincoln Rock State Park and Sunday afternoon will be spent at

Slidewaters. Sunday evening is the talent show. This could be the best vacation of your summer!

Register online at the church website: Cost is $155 per adult and $50 per child (5-17 years).

Preschool (0-4 years) are free. Scholarships and transportation is available.

School’s Out Party! Middle and high schoolers are invited to the Bell’s house on Thursday, June 11, 6-8pm.

Come talk, laugh, and play. There will be volleyball and yard games. Bring a snack to share.

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online - everettfamilychurch.org | mail - 15317 73rd AVE SE #2, Snohomish, WA, 98296 | phone - 425 387-1975

Taco Tuesday: It was another special night of preparing d inne r and ser v ing t he folks at the Family Tree Apar tments. You can see some of our team members in the serving line - John, Jono, Micah, Shaina, Dan and Andrea. Our goal is to bless the folks in this community and spend an evening sitting to hear their stories. This is one of the ways we seek to train our children to be Jesus with skin!

Ripley’s Transition: Our May 9th Family Gathering began with a brief family meeting. Pastor Mike sat with Steve and Janine Ripley as they shared their upcoming transition. They are following God’s prompting to join Paul and Amanda Edwards in the start of Purpose Church in north Everett. They are currently involved in a weekly after school Bible club in north Everett and are serving as part of the leadership launch team. EFC has been blessed to have them as part of our community for the past seven years. Janine has served on the Management Team as the financial secretary and the two have served as Community Pastors for the past six years.

Community Group Weekend: We just finished our monthly weekend meeting in homes. The goal of Community Groups is to provide a place of intentional discipleship around a meal. Over the year we have been journeying through the Bible with a family lesson. Our final Community Group before summer will be Friday, June 19th.

New Faces at EFC: Pastor Spud and his wife, Julie, have helped in leading worship in our Family Gatherings this past month. We are exploring a ministry partnership here at EFC. Pastor Spud joined the Blizzard staff eight years ago while he served at Harbor Light Church. Since then he and Pastor Mike have become good friends and share a common vision for living a Spirit-filled life, serving those who without a church family, and pastoring the church of Jesus. Please continue to pray for God’s best and direction during the summer months.

APRIL REWIND

E F C M a n a g e m e n t T e a m T H E T E A M : Dan Bell, Janine Ripley, & Mike Wright Thank you for giving to the ministry of EFC. Be in prayer as we look for someone to help us bookkeeping.

Total Joy Box gifts in May $6,353 .......................Total EFC spending in May $5,571 ...................... Community Ministry & Missions Abroad $426 ........................

Everett Family Church is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization. Tax Identification # 71-1025722

Visit EFC online (everettfamilychurch.org) for a current calendar of all events, times, and locations.

EFC BIRTHDAYS: June 6 Abigail .............................June 16 Luke H ...........................June 23 Andrea...........................

TACO TUESDAY - June 9th @ t he Fam i l y Tr ee Ap t s

Join EFC as we serve dinner for the residents in south Everett. We provide a free meal and space to build

relationships and experience a sense of family together. Dinner is served 6-7pm.

Sign-up online to contribute to the meal or attend.

EFC Weekends in June Talk to your Community Pastors for more on your Community Group location. More info is online. May 30 Family Gathering (at Hope) June 6 Family Gathering (at Hope) June 13 Family Gathering (at Hope) June 19 Community Groups (in homes) June 26-29Family Camp in Entiat

YOUTH RAFTING RETREAT Sunday -Tuesday, August 23-25 Middle and high schoolers, are you ready for an a three day

adventure? Join us on the Yakima River for fun, friendship

building and spiritual and personal growth. Cost is $189. Invite a friend to attend with

you!