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I've had the wonderful
opportunity to serve as a
counselor at our Middle School
and High School Camp this
week.
It has been an exhilarating
and exhausting time and I am
grateful for it.
As a counselor I have a small
group that I get to lead with
another adult. During one of
our small group times we were
talking about Jacob and Esau
and there was a moment of
revelation for the kids when
they saw, perhaps for the first
time, that the people in the
Bible are imperfect; and at
times very bad.
For kids in adolescence
sometimes all they are
hearing, or always focusing on,
is what they are doing wrong
and how far they fall short of
expectations. Hearing that
Jacob, Isaac, Abraham, Sarah,
Noah, Moses, Jonah, and
many others fall short as well,
can be empowering. Faithful
living is not about perfection
but rather seeking God;
realizing this is one of many
important steps to a faithful
life.
I am so thankful to be here
where I can be a part of these
moments where the Spirit of
God makes itself known.
I hope you'll forgive a short
article this month. The lunch
bell just rang. Gotta go!
Peace,
From the Pastor
AUGUST 2019
OUR HEARTBEAT
First Christian Church of Kent
(Disciples of Christ)
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
From the Pastor ................1
Going on at FCC ................2
Going on at FCC (cont.) ....3
Important Dates ...............4
Breakfast Fellowships .....4
Serving Schedule ..............5
Birthdays/Anniversaries ..5
Address Changes ..............5
Prayer Requests ...............6
Welcome Statement ........6
June Calendar ...................7
JOIN US FOR WORSHIP
SUNDAYS @ 10am
Nursery is Provided!
KFCC is
going to the
ballgame!
We are going to see the Tacoma
Rainiers team on Sunday, August 18
at 1:35pm.
The Rainiers are playing the Fresno
Grizzlies at Cheney Stadium in
Tacoma. Cost is $14 for tickets, which
includes a “ballpark meal”; children 3
and under get in free.
If you are interested see Larry
Shepard or email
First Christian Church Baseball Night
Page 2 OUR HEARTBEAT
Mary Martha Group
together and basting with pins. There
are 6-7 quilts to complete, and a few of
them are twin size or slightly larger.
The group is also open to those with
general sewing interests. Machines are
available for your use, and Teri has lots
of experience doing garment sewing,
making bags and purses, crafting, and
other projects.
Don’t know how to sew? We can
teach you! All skill levels welcome.
Please contact Teri Riordan if
interested.
Teri Riordan leads the Mary Martha
Quilting and Sewing Group, which
meets on the first and third Tuesdays
of the month at 11:00 am, though our
schedule can be flexible if a different
day or time works better for you.
The group is currently completing
quilts using donated quilt tops and
those made by members who can no
longer attend.
Teri says she could always use some
help sandwiching the quilt tops
together. This entails putting the back
of the quilt, the batting, and quilt top
Free to take: Volunteer Needed:
Anyone who is interested in
helping out once a month on Sunday
mornings, we need another
“counter”.
Please talk to Larry Shepard if you
can help.
We have some leftovers from our
lovely new siding job:
18 sheets
of OSB
20 Hardie
Board strips
EvenSong
is August 4
at 5 pm
We would love to see you there!
Pastor Colin will be out of the office for
vacation August 5—11. During the rest
of August, his office hours will be
shortened. Feel free to call the office
first to see if he will be in.
The next WOW Luncheon will be held
on August 12 at 12 pm. We will be
having a Tea Party! Perhaps Alice and
the Mad Hatter will show up! Please
mark this date on your calendar.
Karin will be out of the office for
vacation August 14—15. Pastor Colin
will be available to answer questions
during that time.
Make a Note:
Page 3 First Christian Church of Kent
Kent Crop Hunger Walk is on Sunday
October, 6th!
We hope you will join us in collecting
donations and joining our church team to
walk again this year. Our goal is to raise
$25,000 dollars as a Kent community. We
here at Kent First Christian Church usually
do about half of that.
Any questions you can ask Brenda Barnes
or Nancy Turner.
Save the Date!
Children’s Ministry Summer with All !n
ALL !N is taking a short summer
break. No meetings on 7/24, 7/31, &
8/7. We will resume Wednesday
August 14 at 6 pm, join us then!
If you were not able to join us during
the school year we invite you to visit us
this August. We gather for dinner at
6:00. Our education and worship is
6:30-7:30. People of all ages and
abilities are welcome.
The Children's Ministry Team is also
considering the future.
If you have ideas of what you would
like to see for children at KFCC please
talk with Theresa Lee, Betty Shephard
or Nicole McRaney.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
Elders Meeting ~ 8 am
MONDAY, AUGUST 12
WOW Luncheon ~ 12 pm
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13
Program Cabinet ~ 7 pm
HEARTBEAT DEADLINE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14
First Friends Supper ~ 6 pm
All !n ~ 6:30 pm
WED—THURS, AUGUST 14—15
Karin on Vacation
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
Pinochle ~ 6 pm
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20
Mary/Martha Quilting ~ 11 am
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21
First Friends Supper ~ 6 pm
All !n ~ 6:30 pm
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28
First Friends Supper ~ 6 pm
All !n ~ 6:30 pm
EVERY SUNDAY
Adult Bible Study - 8:45 am
Worship - 10:00 am
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Bible Study - 10:00 am
EVERY THURSDAY
Meditation Group - 7:00 pm
AUGUST 2019
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1
Early Birds at Shari’s ~ 8 am
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
Hand and Foot Group ~ 6 pm
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4
EVENSONG ~ 5 pm
MONDAY—SUNDAY, AUGUST 5—11
Pastor Colin on Vacation
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6
Women’s Breakfast at Shari’s ~ 9 am
Mary/Martha Quilting ~ 11 am
Page 4 OUR HEARTBEAT
The men of the church met on July 11 for
the Early Birds Breakfast. In attendance
were Jim Osness, Bill Riedler, Frank Osness,
Dean Jacot, Ken Wiley, Colin McRaney,
Jerry Barton and Roy Smith.
All the men in the church are invited to
the next breakfast meeting on Thursday,
August 1 at the Lake Meridian Shari’s at 8
am.
Early Birds Men’s Breakfast
The following women were at the
breakfast on Tuesday, July 2: Margaret
Luke, Roberta Richardson, Sandy Briggs,
Karen Alliston, Betty Shepard, Teri Riordan
and Bev Riedler.
Join us on Tuesday, August 6 at Lake
Meridian Shari’s at 9 am for our next get-
together!
Women’s Breakfast
Important Dates
Address Changes
Ruth Kistler
12038 W Clover Meadows Dr
Boise, ID 83713
Laurie Eriks
15325 SE 304th Pl
Kent, Wa 98042
(Ryan Gowin & Daniel Korpe)
Marlyce Osness
Arbor Village
24121 116th Ave SE #306
Kent, WA 98030
ph# 253-850-5251
Jim & Judy Aeschliman
32304 109th Pl SE
Auburn, WA 98092
ph# 253-876-6467
Page 5 First Christian Church of Kent
SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READERS
08/04 Elaine Patrick
08/11 Chris Medhurst
08/18 Debbie Pozzi
08/25 Nicole Lee
DIACONATE:
Larry Shepard, Chair
Chris Medhurst
Tom Medhurst
Debbie Pozzi
SACRISTY:
Margaret Luke
SUNDAY WORSHIP ELDERS:
08/04 Betty Shepard
08/11 Margaret Luke
08/18 Linda Elliott
08/25 Phyllis Simpson
ELDERS BREAKFAST (August 10)
Nicole Lee
Jason Lee
Julie Delo
Thank You for Serving!
Alecia Sharp 08/04
Mary Berry 08/12
Laurie Eriks 08/13
William Riedler 08/15
Jim Osness 08/16
Jerry Delo 08/26
Anthony Huber 08/26
Julie Ann Jewett 08/27
Anniversaries Michael & Josie Bushmaker 08/07
Julie & Tyler Jewett 08/12
Paul & Margaret Luke 08/14
Dean & Amie Jacot 08/16
William & Bev Riedler 08/17
Larry & Betty Shepard 08/24
Birthdays
Mary Lou Becvar
2775 Steam Whistle Way
Rm 208
Astoria, OR 97105
ph# 253-350-4547
Our Homebound—Shirley Brunk, Vera Dean Domitz, 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,
1st Lt Eli McMeen, and Major Douglas & Deborah Shores.
And Don’t Forget—Our Church Leaders, Our Community, and Our
Friends.
AND WE KEEP IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS: OUR MISSION
1. To invite people into
a loving relationship
with God through
Jesus Christ;
2. To care for each
other as children of
God;
3. To build believers
into disciples of
Jesus Christ;
4. To send disciples of
Jesus Christ into
ministry.
OUR CHURCH STAFF
Rev. Colin McRaney
Pastor
Kaelee Bolme
Director of Music Ministry
Dan Lenhart
Custodian
Karin Roney
Administrative Assistant
Jason Lee
Nursery Coordinator
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
bones and is healing nicely but has
quite the recovery ahead of her.
Please add Jerry and Lavonne to
your prayer list. They may also
appreciate receiving a card or note of
encouragement. Contact the office for
their address.
Special Prayer Request
Our Invitation to You
Jerry Sanner, a member of our
congregation, recently let us know
that his wife, Lavonne, had a serious
car accident three weeks ago and
was hospitalized for two weeks at
Harborview, and is now at LifeCare
Rehab in Puyallup.
Two of their teenage grandchildren
were in the car with her but they are
okay. Lavonne had multiple broken
We welcome all of God's creation
to worship, serve, and participate
with us in any capacity.
Christ's example of God's love
guides our worship, our work, and
our welcome,
and it dwells at the center of our
commitment to be an intentionally
creative, inclusive, nurturing, and
inter-generational church.
Come and See
The invitation of God's love is
perfect and unconditional
Our invitation to you is
unconditional as well.
Regardless of race, gender, sexual
orientation, political stance, age, or
ability, ALL are welcome.
Period.
We are not perfect, but our
invitation is heartfelt, and it is
faithful.
