News Bites
Our mission is to glorify God in Seattle by
making disciples of
Jesus Christ who passionately love God, one another and our neighbors.
Thanks to
the “Church Underground”
Thanks to the Church Underground, a
Seattle First discipleship group, for hosting a “Symposium on Homelessness”
after worship on March 30. Bill Block, director of the Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness was part of a panel that engaged
participant in a lively conversation about the causes and cures of
homelessness. For more information about how you can help or learn more,
contact Neal Lampi at (206) 696-3443.
Sound in
the Sanctuary: A Few Tips
We hear you! Yes, we have heard that the sound in the
sanctuary has been good for some, less so for others. Because of the architecture and accoustics of
the room, and the large number of amplified instruments and voices, sound
quality and coverage can be a little unpredictable. What sounds loud in one
place can be soft in another, and those places may not be that far apart! Know this:
Your staff and music leaders are working diligently to adjust the
volume, quality and coverage of sound and expect it to significantly
improve. Here is an important tip: Due
to how the sanctuary speakers were originally programmed, the sound is better
the closer you are to the front – less volume and better clarity. Though it may
seem counter-intuitive – and even un-Presbyterian, the closer you are to the
front (and the closer we are together) the better our worship experience will
be. So come on down.
Special
Guests This Sunday
This Sunday several special guests join us
to lead worship. Rev. Andrew Adair,
Director of Antioch Partners, brings
the message from Acts 1: 1-11, focusing on the mission of the church in the
world. Andrew, his wife, Teri, and their three children, recently returned from
missionary work in the South Central Asia country of Kyrgystan to direct Antioch Partners, an exciting new
ministry designed to send a new generation of missionaries to share the good
news of Christ. Incidentally, Andrew also happens to be brother of SFPC
Co-Pastor, Ellen Adair Schulz! Also
joining is a new friend of the congregation, Talitha ?, who will lead us in
worship. Talitha has led worship in a variety
of churches, and comes to us through Urban
Hymnal, a local worship ensemble that recently performed a led a special
worship service in our sanctuary. As
always, let’s come to worship prepared to glorify God who is worthy of our
praise.
More on Back…
Chapel and
Ground Floor Renovations on Schedule
Renovations to the Chapel and Ground
Floor spaces continue on schedule.
Renovations will be complete by the end of May. Upon completion, the hallways and meeting
areas will have fresh and colorful carpet and paint, as will the Chapel. With removal of a portion of the West Chapel
wall, a wonderful wave of natural light comes flowing in, and the new
passageway will help us all flow in
and out of our worship and gathering spaces. In addition, the Chapel will be
equipped with quality audio and video equipment, with comfortable and movable
seating, while maintaining the sacred symbols of this beautiful worship space.
Thanks for your patience during the renovations, and we and the fresh new look
they will give to our building. For more
information on the renovations, please contact Director of Operations Tim
Newton at 206-624-0644.
Thanks to
our Refreshment Team
Many thanks to the leaders of our
refreshment team, Willy Barnes and Donna Cole, who labor each Sunday to provide
refreshments after Sunday worship. This
is a labor of love, so take a moment sometime soon to stop and thank Donna and
Willy. The fellowship time after worship
is a great opportunity to meet new people and make connections, so make sure to
stop by. Depending on what’s happening
with renovations, refreshments are either in the gathering room (just outside
the sanctuary) or in the Whitworth Room.
Are You
Looking to Get Connected?
Part of our purpose as a church is
to get people connected with others, to form relationships that bond us
together and through which God brings personal and spiritual growth. If you
have yet to get connected, the Discipleship Team would love to help you join an
existing group or be part of forming a new one. Give Pastor Jeff a call at
206-624-0644.
See you Sunday!