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stories of creation; the prophetic Jesus; evil, suffering and
March 10,309.7 8,108.89 29,464.82 40,731.56
Accompanist a God
April
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love; debunking
16,423.10
the rapture;
40,394.58
social justice;
57,154.66
Gregg Heyne, Moderator September 12,218.15 1,767.60 15,427.99 2,328.60 93,412.07 126,887.55
Leslie Pinkston, Vice Moderator
Cheryl Perry, Treasurer October 8,764.32 358.00 13,108.74 2,200.68 102534.39 142,196.97
Betty Schmidling, Secretary November 9,894.30 3,646.65 7,326.27 1,585.10 116075.34 151,108.34
2 February 2019
Nurse’s Notes
It should be quite well known by now how much of our physical and spiritual health are
Nurse’s Notes dependent on each other; how stress hormones, blood pressure, cardiac function, endocrine
function, cholesterol levels, brain function and more are all affected as to how stressed or
calm we are.
The ability to feel joy in our lives is important piece toward good health. To feel joy, to truly notice it, we first must slow
down, stop and really pay attention to right now, this very moment. As you look silently and intently around, what
source of joy do you notice? To quote Eckhart Tolle: “Most people treat the present moment as if it were an obstacle
that they need to overcome. Since the present moment is life itself, it is an insane way to live.”
Our days are made up of many seemingly mundane events such as driving, eating, cooking, washing the dishes, etc.,
yet these are what our days are made of, so surely there is a way to truly notice them and by looking closely to find joy
in these daily events.
Cultivating joy in our lives by truly paying attention is a vital part of maintaining good mental, spiritual and physical
health. Focusing on joy helps us to be more fully present to life. Joy is not the same as being happy. We can be quite
sad over losing someone or something; over a vexing problem and yet feel joy for the support we may have from
others, from pleasant memories of the person that is gone from us, from just noticing more keenly the things around us
that we usually take for granted: sunshine, nature, friends, family, a favorite pet, and much more.
Try this — Sit quietly and with intention consider these eight points of joy:
• As you sit in stillness allow your mind to bring to consciousness some small point of joy from when you first began
your day. Was it that first cup of hot coffee at breakfast; sunshine from days of clouds; good news from a health
examination? Whatever you are aware of that brings joy, the first joy point is gratitude.
• As you sit in silence bring to mind your health status over time and what challenges you have faced and have
( hopefully ) overcome. Has there been a happy surprise, a positive outcome that you were not expecting? What in
your health experiences have brought joy? The second joy point is the joy of health.
• Allow a time to envision when you have been totally relaxed. Was it alone on a walk on the beach, while sitting with a
loved one or supportive friend, reading something inspirational, or just watching the dog play? What small insight did
you notice that you had not before? The third joy point is the joy of release.
• Sitting quietly focus on yourself. Yes, you, this person you have lived with so long. Can you find joy in wishing
yourself well, sending compassion to your own body and mind. The fourth joy is the joy of self-love.
• Now turn your mind to what you tend to avoid. Notice if there is any point of aversion present within you. Are you
wanting things to be different than they are right now? Notice these things and allow yourself to feel them without
trying to make them go away. They are not your enemy. The fifth point of joy is acceptance.
• Next realize that everything that you need to be happy is already present in this moment. Problems do exist, but
they are not all that exists. With intention focus on what in your life is good. Can you allow yourself to give up
regretting the past or worrying about the future. Can you see the joy of now? The sixth joy point is the joy of
awareness.
• As you consider your life as it is can you find it to be a miracle? What would need to happen to make you more
aware of living fully this in this moment. The seventh point of joy is the joy of simply being alive.
• Finally, look around and notice what is beautiful to you. Is it a painting, a sunset, a loved one, a memory? Be aware of
all that you can see, hear touch, taste, experience. The eighth point of joy is the joy of beauty.
Meditation: May all be well. May all be at peace. May all feel and know the joy of a life lived in the enfolding presence
and love of God. May this be so: Amen
Jane Kletka, RN
Faith Community Nurse
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Who’s on First?! Birthdays & Anniversaries God at Work in Us
Happy Birthday:
Celebrate!
Cris Botts 4
Sunday, February 3 Velma McDonald 7
Elder: Brenda Riseland Tristin Stanbro 7
In Home Communion: Leslie Pinkston (1993)
Deacons: James Becker, Bentley Becker Brenda Riseland 10
Reader: Phyllis McKinnon 11
Children’s Moment: Linda Heyne Linda Mederis 12
Children’s Church: Linda Heyne Gray King 13
Flowers: The Page Family Lynn Plancich 16
Fellowship Time: Brenda Riseland, honoring Margaret Brown 17
February birthdays Mason Stanbro 18
Gaylen Udo 22
Sunday, February 10 Leslie Pinkston 25
Elder: Steve Hutchens Megan Shoemaker 26
Deacons: Renee Hoemann, Zoe Ila Becker
Reader:
Children’s Moment: Megan Shoemaker
Be the Hands of God (nurture the world)
Children’s Church: Linda Botts
Flowers: TBD • Annual Bazaar • Family Promise Hosts
Fellowship Time: TBD • Alternative Christmas • Family Promise Day
Faire Center (Disciples House)
Sunday, February 17 • Blessing Bags • Food Bank collections
Elder: Bob Fisher • CAST • Joseph’s Closet
Deacons: Kris Ann Lewis, Celia Obrecht • Clean Water Projects • Justice Sunday
Reader: • Comfort Quilt Ministry • Socks on the Street
Children’s Moment: Tamalyn Kralman • Community Gardens
Children’s Church: Tamalyn Kralman • Community Meal
Flowers: TBD For more info on how to assist in any of these projects,
Fellowship Time: TBD please contact us at office@bellinghamdisciples.org.
Sunday, February 24
Elder: Linda Heyne Be a Part of A Small Group (nurture your soul)
Deacons: Linda Botts, Melissa Henderson • Women's Spiritual Growth Groups - Please contact the
Reader: church office if you would like to be a part of a group.
Children’s Moment: Linda Heyne • Out-to-Lunch Bunch, 1p, 4th Sundays - An informal
Children’s Church: Tamalyn Kralman gathering that visits locally owned restaurants.
Flowers & Fellowship Time: Esther Group • Book Group, 7p, 4th Sundays - This group explores
books to expand their minds and hearts.
Sign up in the fellowship hall to help in these • Esther Group, 11:30a, 3rd Mondays - A women's group that
important ministries: meets for lunch in local restaurants. (No host.)
• Bible Study, 11a, Tuesdays - Meeting in the church
• Read scripture during Sunday morning worship library, this group explores the lectionary scriptures.
• Bring flowers for Sunday worship • Pub Theology, 6:30p, 3rd Thursdays - Beer,
conversation, and God! (Or any beverage of your choice.)
• Provide goodies for fellowship time following Jeckyl & Hyde Deli & Ale House 709 Orchard Pl #1.
Sunday worship • Checking in Group, 5p, 4th Thursdays - supportive
Please contact the office for more info. group of people who share life's journey together.
• Men's Breakfast, 7:30a, Saturdays at Denny's -
All men are invited to join this weekly breakfast group for
fun and fellowship. (No host.)
4 February 2019
Joys & Concerns Word from the Community Fred Meyer Rewards
February 2019 5
News from Interfaith Coalition More Community News
6 February 2019
January Cabin Fever College Requests from Family Promise
We’ve come a long way since April 2018 and for that
we are thankful! My name is Pam Pries and I am a
member of the FP Leadership Team. Carolyn Roy
has asked that I help with Family Promise Day
Instructor Megan Center and Van Driver volunteer recruitment in the
Shoemaker months to come. There are currently volunteers in
demonstrates proper action but many more are needed to run a smooth
icing technique for and successful program.
cookie decorating
Day Center Volunteer
[approximately 1-1.5 hour commitments]
Day Center training - approximately 15-20 minutes
at the Day Center in Bellingham
See description of how time is spent, etc. on the
following link……..
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/
Pastor Gary 60b0b4ea4a72ca1f94-daycenter
Shoemaker
tries his hand Van Driver Volunteer
with the icing [most often 1 hour commitments]
and cookies Van Driver training - need WATCH background
check, a copy of their driver’s license and insurance,
and a brief orientation
See description on the following link….
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/
60b0b4ea4a72ca1f94-vandriver
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February 2019
First Christian Church, Bellingham, WA, Christian Holidays Feb 2019 (Pacific Time - Los Angeles)
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9 : 1 5 a m - Sunday School 6 : 4 5 p m - [Boy Scouts] 1 1 a m - Bible Study Bulletin deadline 6 p m - [Family Promise 3 p m - Spong Study Group 7 : 3 0 a m - Men's Brkfst,
Coordinators' Mtg] Denny's
1 0 : 5 0 a m - Gathering Time 6 : 3 0 p m - [Toppers] 9 a m - [Interfaith Coalition 6 : 3 0 p m - [Co-Dependents 6 : 3 0 p m - [Iglesia de Dios] 9 a m - [Iglesia de Dios]
Staff Mtg] Anonymous]
1 1 a m - Worship 6 p m - Bell Choir Rehearsal
1 2 : 3 0 p m - Out-to-Lunch
Bunch
7 p m - Book Group
February 2019 calendar
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Anonymous] Denny's
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9 : 1 5 a m - Sunday School 6 : 3 0 p m - Stewardship Mtg 1 1 a m - Bible Study Bulletin deadline 1 : 3 0 p m - [Community to Courier deadline 7 : 3 0 a m - Men's Brkfst,
Community mtg] Denny's
1 0 : 5 0 a m - Gathering Time 6 : 4 5 p m - [Boy Scouts] 6 : 3 0 p m - [Toppers] 9 a m - [Interfaith Coalition 3 p m - [4-H Presentations] 3 p m - Spong Study Group 9 a m - [Iglesia de Dios]
Staff Mtg]
1 1 a m - Worship 6 p m - Bell Choir Rehearsal 5 : 3 0 p m - Cabin Fever 6 : 3 0 p m - [Iglesia de Dios]
College
1 2 : 1 5 p m - Fellowship Time 7 p m - Choir Rehearsal 6 : 3 0 p m - [Co-Dependents
Anonymous]
2 p m - Community Meal
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9 : 1 5 a m - Sunday School 1 1 : 3 0 a m - Esther Grp 1 1 a m - Bible Study Bulletin deadline 6 : 3 0 p m - [Co-Dependents 3 p m - Spong Study Group 7 : 3 0 a m - Men's Brkfst,
Lunch Anonymous] Denny's
1 0 : 5 0 a m - Gathering Time 6 : 4 5 p m - [Boy Scouts] 6 : 3 0 p m - [Toppers] 3 p m - [4-H Presentations] 6 : 3 0 p m - Pub Theology, 6 : 3 0 p m - [Iglesia de Dios] 9 a m - [Iglesia de Dios]
Jeckyl & Hyde's
1 1 a m - Worship 6 p m - Bell Choir Rehearsal
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9 : 1 5 a m - Sunday School 6 : 4 5 p m - [Boy Scouts] 1 1 a m - Bible Study Bulletin deadline 1 : 3 0 p m - [Community to St. David's Day 7 : 3 0 a m - Men's Brkfst,
Community mtg] Denny's
1 0 : 5 0 a m - Gathering Time 6 : 3 0 p m - [Toppers] 9 a m - [Interfaith Coalition 5 p m - Checking in Group, 3 p m - Spong Study Group 9 a m - [Iglesia de Dios]
Staff Mtg] location TBD
1 1 a m - Worship 6 p m - Bell Choir Rehearsal 6 p m - [Family Promise 6 : 3 0 p m - [Iglesia de Dios]
Coordinators' Mtg]
1 2 : 1 5 p m - Fellowship Time 7 p m - Choir Rehearsal 6 : 3 0 p m - [Co-Dependents
Anonymous]
1 2 : 3 0 p m - Out-to-Lunch
Bunch
5 p m - Board Meeting
7 p m - Book Group
February 2019