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Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12
Adult Learning
Contemplative practice with Harriet Platts. Bible Study with Pastor Tim.
Service
Pastor Anita gathered and Pastor Tim welcomed us. Pastor Anita hosted A Time With Children. Our Anthem was Great is Thy Faithfulness. Pastor Tim lead us in prayer. Pastor Anita's sermon was titled, The Voice Of The Good Shepard.
Contemplative practice with Harriet Platts. Bible Study with Pastor Tim.
Service
Pastor Anita gathered and Pastor Tim welcomed us. Pastor Anita hosted A Time With Children. Our Anthem was Great is Thy Faithfulness. Pastor Tim lead us in prayer. Pastor Anita's sermon was titled, The Voice Of The Good Shepard.
Sunday, May 5
Today we welcome our new organist, David Horton!
Adult Learning
Ben and Julia de la Cruz have grown up at Seattle First Baptist Church. They are active participants in their school, church and wider Seattle community. We heard them share about their experiences growing up at SFBC, attending Catholic school, and figuring out what activism means to them in the Parlor. Susan Blythe-Goodman guided the discussion. Ben and Julia, we are so proud of you!
Service
Pastor Tim gathered and Pastor Anita welcomed us. Pastor Anita hosted A Time With Children. Our Anthem was Let the River Run - Carly Simon. Pastor Anita lead us in prayer. Margaret Norton-Arnold gave the Invitations to Involvement and introduction of our special guest preacher, Rev. Marcus W. Van Hook Sr., this year's Romney Legacy Fund Scholarship winner. Rev. Marcus' sermon was titled, The Proper Response to Jesus' Call.
Ben and Julia de la Cruz have grown up at Seattle First Baptist Church. They are active participants in their school, church and wider Seattle community. We heard them share about their experiences growing up at SFBC, attending Catholic school, and figuring out what activism means to them in the Parlor. Susan Blythe-Goodman guided the discussion. Ben and Julia, we are so proud of you!
Service
Pastor Tim gathered and Pastor Anita welcomed us. Pastor Anita hosted A Time With Children. Our Anthem was Let the River Run - Carly Simon. Pastor Anita lead us in prayer. Margaret Norton-Arnold gave the Invitations to Involvement and introduction of our special guest preacher, Rev. Marcus W. Van Hook Sr., this year's Romney Legacy Fund Scholarship winner. Rev. Marcus' sermon was titled, The Proper Response to Jesus' Call.
Eastertide Sunday, April 28 & Holocaust Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 1
Yom HaShoah - Holocaust Memorial Day
Seattle First Baptist Church/ Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue
Sunday, April 28
Contemplative Practice – Fridell Hall. John Malcomson will lead us in breath meditation; working with our sacred breath or “ruach.”
Bible Study – Parlor. Pastor Tim will lead a study and discussion of “Creation Care and Nature Metaphors in John’s Gospel.”
Service
Pastor Tim gathered, welcomed us. Bob Sittig hosted A Time With Children, he spoke to the youth about diversity. Our Anthem was You Walk With Me – D. Yazbeck – The Sanctuary Choir and Diverse Harmony. The Invitation To Involvement was performed by Cherry Johnson. Pastor Tim lead us in prayer. Dr. Patricia Hunter preached on John 20.19-31.
Celebration
Celebration of Margie Paynton’s ministry with us as interim organist.
Yom HaShoah - Holocaust Memorial Day
Seattle First Baptist Church/ Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue
Sunday, April 28
Contemplative Practice – Fridell Hall. John Malcomson will lead us in breath meditation; working with our sacred breath or “ruach.”
Bible Study – Parlor. Pastor Tim will lead a study and discussion of “Creation Care and Nature Metaphors in John’s Gospel.”
Service
Pastor Tim gathered, welcomed us. Bob Sittig hosted A Time With Children, he spoke to the youth about diversity. Our Anthem was You Walk With Me – D. Yazbeck – The Sanctuary Choir and Diverse Harmony. The Invitation To Involvement was performed by Cherry Johnson. Pastor Tim lead us in prayer. Dr. Patricia Hunter preached on John 20.19-31.
Celebration
Celebration of Margie Paynton’s ministry with us as interim organist.
Easter Sunday, April 21
Early Easter Service
Early Easter service with the Evergreen Association - Chapel of St. Ignatius on the campus of Seattle University
Easter Celebration
He had our annual Easter Brunch in Fellowship Hall. There were activities for families and kids, including an Easter Egg Hunt.
Service
Pastor Anita gathered, welcomed us and hosted A Time With Children. The congregation dedicated baby Steffi Johanna. Steffi's dedication included a special prayer by her grandfather, Pastor Rajarao Jeldi. Our Anthem was Easter Hymn of Praise – The Sanctuary Choir. The Invitation To Involvement and Call To Giving were by Pastor Tim. Pastor Patricia lead us in prayer. We had two reflections: Reflection From the Garden: Joseph of Arimathea- Pastor Tim Phillips and Reflection from the Garden: Mary- Pastor Anita Peebles.
Early Easter service with the Evergreen Association - Chapel of St. Ignatius on the campus of Seattle University
Easter Celebration
He had our annual Easter Brunch in Fellowship Hall. There were activities for families and kids, including an Easter Egg Hunt.
Service
Pastor Anita gathered, welcomed us and hosted A Time With Children. The congregation dedicated baby Steffi Johanna. Steffi's dedication included a special prayer by her grandfather, Pastor Rajarao Jeldi. Our Anthem was Easter Hymn of Praise – The Sanctuary Choir. The Invitation To Involvement and Call To Giving were by Pastor Tim. Pastor Patricia lead us in prayer. We had two reflections: Reflection From the Garden: Joseph of Arimathea- Pastor Tim Phillips and Reflection from the Garden: Mary- Pastor Anita Peebles.
Good Friday, April 19
I Go On – from Mass, Leonard Bernstein
When the thunder rumbles, now the Age of Gold is dead, and the dreams we’ve clung to dying to stay young have left us parched and old instead. When my courage crumbles, when I feel confused and frail. When my spirit falters on decaying altars and my illusions fail.
I go on right then, I go on again.
I go on to say I will celebrate another day. I go on.
If tomorrow tumbles and everything I love is gone, I will face regret all my days, and yet I will still go on, on.
Lauda, lauda, laude. Lauda lauda di da di day.
When the thunder rumbles, now the Age of Gold is dead, and the dreams we’ve clung to dying to stay young have left us parched and old instead. When my courage crumbles, when I feel confused and frail. When my spirit falters on decaying altars and my illusions fail.
I go on right then, I go on again.
I go on to say I will celebrate another day. I go on.
If tomorrow tumbles and everything I love is gone, I will face regret all my days, and yet I will still go on, on.
Lauda, lauda, laude. Lauda lauda di da di day.
Sunday, April 14
Adult Learning
Contemplative Practice – Fridell Hall. John Malcomson will lead us in breath meditation; working with our sacred breath or “ruach”.
Bible Study – Parlor. Pastor Anita will lead a study and discussion of “Creation Care and Nature Metaphors in John’s Gospel”.
Service
Pastor Anita gathered us and did today's reading. Pastor Anita also hosted A Time With Children. Bob Sittig gave the Invitation To Involvement.
Harriet Platts helped us welcome new members:
Beth Reis introduced by Cindy and Keith Ervin
Barbara Steel introduced by Joan Benner
Cherry Johnson introduced by Gary Davis
Margie Paynton introduced by Brooke Rolston
Pastor Tim lead us in prayer, blessed the palms and gave the sermon. The sermon was titled, "Taking the Risk of Holy Week."
The Choral Commitment, What Does the Lord Require – Eric Nelson was performed by the Sanctuary Choir.
Godly Play
Pastor Anita lead the youth in Godly Play.
Contemplative Practice – Fridell Hall. John Malcomson will lead us in breath meditation; working with our sacred breath or “ruach”.
Bible Study – Parlor. Pastor Anita will lead a study and discussion of “Creation Care and Nature Metaphors in John’s Gospel”.
Service
Pastor Anita gathered us and did today's reading. Pastor Anita also hosted A Time With Children. Bob Sittig gave the Invitation To Involvement.
Harriet Platts helped us welcome new members:
Beth Reis introduced by Cindy and Keith Ervin
Barbara Steel introduced by Joan Benner
Cherry Johnson introduced by Gary Davis
Margie Paynton introduced by Brooke Rolston
Pastor Tim lead us in prayer, blessed the palms and gave the sermon. The sermon was titled, "Taking the Risk of Holy Week."
The Choral Commitment, What Does the Lord Require – Eric Nelson was performed by the Sanctuary Choir.
Godly Play
Pastor Anita lead the youth in Godly Play.
Sunday, April 7
Adult Learning
Witnessing Our Faith and Living Our Values - Parlor. Keith and Cindy Ervin, longtime SFBC members, discuss what led them to begin living more simply and to become activists in the climate justice movement. Neither of them planned to live this way until they heard a call to change their lives.
Service
Pastor Anita gathered and welcomed us. Margie Paynton hosted A Time With Children. Joan Benner gave the Invitation To Involvement and Pastor Tim called us to giving. Our anthem was Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace—Mary McDonald, The Sanctuary Choir, Margie Paynton, organ. Pastor Tim lead us in prayer. Our lesson today was, John 12:1-8 (CEB). Pastor Anita's sermon was titled, Love Has Its Reasons.
Celebration
We thanked Tim Dean for his time as Church Caretaker and wished him all the best in his future adventures.
Witnessing Our Faith and Living Our Values - Parlor. Keith and Cindy Ervin, longtime SFBC members, discuss what led them to begin living more simply and to become activists in the climate justice movement. Neither of them planned to live this way until they heard a call to change their lives.
Service
Pastor Anita gathered and welcomed us. Margie Paynton hosted A Time With Children. Joan Benner gave the Invitation To Involvement and Pastor Tim called us to giving. Our anthem was Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace—Mary McDonald, The Sanctuary Choir, Margie Paynton, organ. Pastor Tim lead us in prayer. Our lesson today was, John 12:1-8 (CEB). Pastor Anita's sermon was titled, Love Has Its Reasons.
Celebration
We thanked Tim Dean for his time as Church Caretaker and wished him all the best in his future adventures.
Sunday, March 31
Adult Learning
Contemplative Practice – Fridell Hall. Contemplative Practices for Lent - Cherry Johnson will introduce simple contemplative practices each Sunday to enhance our personal observations of Lent for that week.
Bible Study – Parlor. Professor Leticia Guardiola-Saenz will lead an introduction to the Gospel of John, Ch. 18 - 21.
Service
Pastor Anita gathered and welcomed us. Pastor Anita also hosted A Time With Children. Patrick Green gave the Invitation To Involvement and Pastor Tim invited us to share from our hearts. In Memoriam given by David Kile. Atit Marmer did a beautiful reading. Our anthem was “Lead me Back" – Pepper Choplin, The Sanctuary Choir, Margie Paynton, organ.. Pastor Tim lead us in prayer. Our lesson today was, Luke 15.11-23 (Inclusive Bible). Pastor Patricia's sermon was titled, Welcome Home!
Contemplative Practice – Fridell Hall. Contemplative Practices for Lent - Cherry Johnson will introduce simple contemplative practices each Sunday to enhance our personal observations of Lent for that week.
Bible Study – Parlor. Professor Leticia Guardiola-Saenz will lead an introduction to the Gospel of John, Ch. 18 - 21.
Service
Pastor Anita gathered and welcomed us. Pastor Anita also hosted A Time With Children. Patrick Green gave the Invitation To Involvement and Pastor Tim invited us to share from our hearts. In Memoriam given by David Kile. Atit Marmer did a beautiful reading. Our anthem was “Lead me Back" – Pepper Choplin, The Sanctuary Choir, Margie Paynton, organ.. Pastor Tim lead us in prayer. Our lesson today was, Luke 15.11-23 (Inclusive Bible). Pastor Patricia's sermon was titled, Welcome Home!
Sunday, March 24
Adult Learning
Contemplative Practice – Fridell Hall. Contemplative Practices for Lent - Cherry Johnson will introduce simple contemplative practices each Sunday to enhance our personal observations of Lent for that week.
Bible Study – Parlor. Pastor Anita will lead us in a study of John Ch. 14-17.
Service
Pastor Anita gathered and welcomed us. Pastor Anita hosted A Time With Children. Gary Davis gave the invitation to involvement and Call To Giving. Our Anthem was “Akekho Ofana No Jesu", performed by our special guests the Murray High School Choir. Harriet Platts lead us in prayer. Our lesson today was, Luke 13.1-9 (Inclusive Bible). Pastor Tim's sermon was titled, Is It Too Late?
Contemplative Practice – Fridell Hall. Contemplative Practices for Lent - Cherry Johnson will introduce simple contemplative practices each Sunday to enhance our personal observations of Lent for that week.
Bible Study – Parlor. Pastor Anita will lead us in a study of John Ch. 14-17.
Service
Pastor Anita gathered and welcomed us. Pastor Anita hosted A Time With Children. Gary Davis gave the invitation to involvement and Call To Giving. Our Anthem was “Akekho Ofana No Jesu", performed by our special guests the Murray High School Choir. Harriet Platts lead us in prayer. Our lesson today was, Luke 13.1-9 (Inclusive Bible). Pastor Tim's sermon was titled, Is It Too Late?
Sunday, March 17
Adult Learning
Contemplative Practice – Fridell Hall. Contemplative Practices for Lent - Cherry Johnson will introduce simple contemplative practices each Sunday to enhance our personal observations of Lent for that week. This week our contemplation was aided by the use of prayer beads.
Bible Study – Parlor. Professor Leticia Guardiola-Saenz will lead an introduction to the Gospel of John, Ch. 8 - 13.
Service
Pastor Anita gathered and welcomed us. Pastor Anita hosted A Time With Children. Anita Peebles and Ta Say gave the invitation to involvement. Pastor Tim invited us to share our gifts. Our Choral Anthem was “O Vos Omnes" – Victoria, The Sanctuary Choir, Margie Paynton, organ. Pastor Anita lead us in prayer. Our lesson today was, Luke 13.35 (Inclusive Bible). Pastor Tim's sermon was titled, Refusing to be Gathered.
Contemplative Practice – Fridell Hall. Contemplative Practices for Lent - Cherry Johnson will introduce simple contemplative practices each Sunday to enhance our personal observations of Lent for that week. This week our contemplation was aided by the use of prayer beads.
Bible Study – Parlor. Professor Leticia Guardiola-Saenz will lead an introduction to the Gospel of John, Ch. 8 - 13.
Service
Pastor Anita gathered and welcomed us. Pastor Anita hosted A Time With Children. Anita Peebles and Ta Say gave the invitation to involvement. Pastor Tim invited us to share our gifts. Our Choral Anthem was “O Vos Omnes" – Victoria, The Sanctuary Choir, Margie Paynton, organ. Pastor Anita lead us in prayer. Our lesson today was, Luke 13.35 (Inclusive Bible). Pastor Tim's sermon was titled, Refusing to be Gathered.
Wednesday, March 10
Adult Learning
Contemplative Practice – Fridell Hall.
Contemplative Practices for Lent - Cherry Johnson will introduce simple contemplative practices each Sunday to enhance our personal observations of Lent for that week.
Bible Study – Parlor.
Professor Leticia Guardiola-Saenz will lead an introduction to the Gospel of John..
Service
Pastor Anita gathered and welcomed us. Pastor Anita hosted A Time With Children. Susan Dohrmann gave the invitation to involvement. Pastor Anita invited us to contribute to the offering. Our anthem was “Like as the Hart" – Herbert Howells, The Sanctuary Choir. Pastor Anita lead us in prayer. Our lesson today was, Luke 4.1-13 (translated by Helen Barrett Montgomery) and read by Pastor Anita. Pastor Tim's sermon was titled, Satan is here.
Contemplative Practice – Fridell Hall.
Contemplative Practices for Lent - Cherry Johnson will introduce simple contemplative practices each Sunday to enhance our personal observations of Lent for that week.
Bible Study – Parlor.
Professor Leticia Guardiola-Saenz will lead an introduction to the Gospel of John..
Service
Pastor Anita gathered and welcomed us. Pastor Anita hosted A Time With Children. Susan Dohrmann gave the invitation to involvement. Pastor Anita invited us to contribute to the offering. Our anthem was “Like as the Hart" – Herbert Howells, The Sanctuary Choir. Pastor Anita lead us in prayer. Our lesson today was, Luke 4.1-13 (translated by Helen Barrett Montgomery) and read by Pastor Anita. Pastor Tim's sermon was titled, Satan is here.
Wednesday, March 6
Ash Wednesday
“United in exploring what it means to go deeper.”
“United in exploring what it means to go deeper.”
Sunday, March 3
Adult Learning
Witnessing Our Faith and Living Our Values-
Pastor Patricia L. Hunter shared her spiritual journey and a tribute to her mentor, the Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon.
Service
Pastor Patricia gathered and welcomed us. Pastor Anita hosted A Time With Children. Anita Peebles and Patricia L. Hunter celebrated the Lord's Supper, this was communion Sunday. Ruthie Fossett invited us to contribute to the Fellowship Offering. Our anthem was “Pilgrim’s Hymn” – Stephen Paulus, The Sanctuary Choir. Pastor Patricia lead us in prayer. Our lesson today was, Lesson: Luke 9:28-43. Pastor Anita's sermon was titled, At the Bottom of the Mountain.
Witnessing Our Faith and Living Our Values-
Pastor Patricia L. Hunter shared her spiritual journey and a tribute to her mentor, the Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon.
Service
Pastor Patricia gathered and welcomed us. Pastor Anita hosted A Time With Children. Anita Peebles and Patricia L. Hunter celebrated the Lord's Supper, this was communion Sunday. Ruthie Fossett invited us to contribute to the Fellowship Offering. Our anthem was “Pilgrim’s Hymn” – Stephen Paulus, The Sanctuary Choir. Pastor Patricia lead us in prayer. Our lesson today was, Lesson: Luke 9:28-43. Pastor Anita's sermon was titled, At the Bottom of the Mountain.
Celebrating Tim and Patrick
After worship we held a celebration of Pastor Tim Phillips’ 10 years serving this community in ministry. We also be celebrated Patrick Green’s many contributions to ministry with children and youth during his time here.
After worship we held a celebration of Pastor Tim Phillips’ 10 years serving this community in ministry. We also be celebrated Patrick Green’s many contributions to ministry with children and youth during his time here.
Sunday, Feb. 24
Adult Learning
Contemplative Practice – Fridell Hall
Cherry Johnson will provide a brief reflection and practice guidance around the theme “Arriving to Silence, Stillness, and Solitude.”
Bible Study – Parlor
Pastor Anita will lead a conversation on “Reading the Gospel in Solentiname,” considering Luke 6 alongside Fr. Ernesto Cardenal’s Bible studies with peasants in Solentiname, Nicaragua.
Service
Margie Paynton's prelude was Largo, Larghetto and Minuet in G - G.F. Handel, on the organ. Pastor Anita gathered and welcomed us. Martha Hopler & Sarah Nash invited us to involvement. Pastor Anita lead "A Time with Children". The church choir performed The Offertory - Blessed Assurance. Paul Roby lead us in prayer. Mike Zaugg read our lesson: Luke 6.27-38. Pastor Patricia L. Hunter's sermon was titled, Love, Give, and Forgive.
Contemplative Practice – Fridell Hall
Cherry Johnson will provide a brief reflection and practice guidance around the theme “Arriving to Silence, Stillness, and Solitude.”
Bible Study – Parlor
Pastor Anita will lead a conversation on “Reading the Gospel in Solentiname,” considering Luke 6 alongside Fr. Ernesto Cardenal’s Bible studies with peasants in Solentiname, Nicaragua.
Service
Margie Paynton's prelude was Largo, Larghetto and Minuet in G - G.F. Handel, on the organ. Pastor Anita gathered and welcomed us. Martha Hopler & Sarah Nash invited us to involvement. Pastor Anita lead "A Time with Children". The church choir performed The Offertory - Blessed Assurance. Paul Roby lead us in prayer. Mike Zaugg read our lesson: Luke 6.27-38. Pastor Patricia L. Hunter's sermon was titled, Love, Give, and Forgive.
Sunday, Feb. 17
Adult learning
Contemplative Program – Fridell Hall - Harriet Platts: “Arriving to Silence, Stillness, and Solitude.”
Bible Study - Parlor - Pastor Tim Phillips will lead a conversation on “Reading the Bible with New Eyes,” Isaiah 56 and Acts 8.
Service
Pastor Tim gathered and welcomed us. Mike Stern gave a beautiful remembrance of Executive Order 9066 which sent 120,000 people of Japanese descent into isolated internment camps. He performed, "Take Only What You Can Carry". Time with Children was hosted by Cherry Johnson, she also lead us in prayer. Pastor Tim's sermon was titled, Help!
Contemplative Program – Fridell Hall - Harriet Platts: “Arriving to Silence, Stillness, and Solitude.”
Bible Study - Parlor - Pastor Tim Phillips will lead a conversation on “Reading the Bible with New Eyes,” Isaiah 56 and Acts 8.
Service
Pastor Tim gathered and welcomed us. Mike Stern gave a beautiful remembrance of Executive Order 9066 which sent 120,000 people of Japanese descent into isolated internment camps. He performed, "Take Only What You Can Carry". Time with Children was hosted by Cherry Johnson, she also lead us in prayer. Pastor Tim's sermon was titled, Help!
Sunday, Feb. 10
Adult learning
Adult Learning was canceled due to snow.
Service
Due to extreme weather service was held in the parlor and Pastor Anita shared her sermon on Facebook Live. All of us in the parlor and many at home were blessed to receive her message in a new way.
Adult Learning was canceled due to snow.
Service
Due to extreme weather service was held in the parlor and Pastor Anita shared her sermon on Facebook Live. All of us in the parlor and many at home were blessed to receive her message in a new way.
Sunday, Feb. 3
Adult learning
Witnessing Our Faith and Living Our Values. A new contemplative Sunday morning program with Rev. Harriet Platts.
Service
Pastor Tim Phillips gathered and welcomed us. Time with Children was lead by Rev. Harriet Platts. Cherry Johnson invited us to get involved and lead the prayer. The sermon was titled, "Give Me A Break" and was given by Pastor Tim Phillips. Cherry and Pastor Tim celebrated communion. Laura Jorgensen called us to support the Fellowship Fund. This week's anthem, "Do Lord" was sung by the Sanctuary Choir.
Witnessing Our Faith and Living Our Values. A new contemplative Sunday morning program with Rev. Harriet Platts.
Service
Pastor Tim Phillips gathered and welcomed us. Time with Children was lead by Rev. Harriet Platts. Cherry Johnson invited us to get involved and lead the prayer. The sermon was titled, "Give Me A Break" and was given by Pastor Tim Phillips. Cherry and Pastor Tim celebrated communion. Laura Jorgensen called us to support the Fellowship Fund. This week's anthem, "Do Lord" was sung by the Sanctuary Choir.
Sunday, Jan. 27
Dr. Patricia Hunter, our Theologian in Residence, was the speaker in Adult Learning. Margie Paynton led music from the piano and organ. Pastor Anita Peebles gathered us. Catherine Fales invited us to bring blankets for Blanket Sunday. Cindy and Keith Ervin did the Time with Children. Larry Green sang two solos - one with the choir. Pastor Tim Phillips prayed with us. The Sanctuary Choir tried out a colorful new dress code. Imam Jamal Rahman was our preacher. Following worship we honored Jim Segaar on his retirement from the Director of Communications position, and Pastor Tim presented Shirley Cline's Volunteer Appreciation Award to her husband, Evan .
Evergreen Association Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Service - Monday, Jan. 21
Members of our choir and others from the SFBC community participated in the annual joint service at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship. Rev. Dr. Marvin McMickle, president of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, preached..
Annual Meeting Sunday, Jan. 20
Pastor Tim Phillips got the day started leading Bible study during Adult Learning.
Worship today included participation from many of our church leaders. During worship, Associate Organist Jim Ginn led congregational music. Sterling Morris gathered us, and Joan Benner greeted us. Theologian in Residence Patricia Hunter directed our first hymn, and preached a fiery sermon. Patrick Green had some kids get under the table, literally, during Time with Children. Dick Miller did Invitations to Involvement. Pat Kile called for the offering. Paul Roby prayed with us.
Immediately after worship, President Harriet Platts opened our 149th Congregational Meeting. Treasurer Don Phillips presented the financial report. Volunteer Appreciation awards were presented to Megan Walker and Aaron Burkhalter, Linda and Mike Zaugg, and Shirley Cline (not pictured). John Benner proposed the 2019 budget. Margaret Norton-Arnold presented the Romney Endowment expenditures for 2020. Mike Zaugg presented the slate of officers for 2020. The meeting closed with a dedication.
Worship today included participation from many of our church leaders. During worship, Associate Organist Jim Ginn led congregational music. Sterling Morris gathered us, and Joan Benner greeted us. Theologian in Residence Patricia Hunter directed our first hymn, and preached a fiery sermon. Patrick Green had some kids get under the table, literally, during Time with Children. Dick Miller did Invitations to Involvement. Pat Kile called for the offering. Paul Roby prayed with us.
Immediately after worship, President Harriet Platts opened our 149th Congregational Meeting. Treasurer Don Phillips presented the financial report. Volunteer Appreciation awards were presented to Megan Walker and Aaron Burkhalter, Linda and Mike Zaugg, and Shirley Cline (not pictured). John Benner proposed the 2019 budget. Margaret Norton-Arnold presented the Romney Endowment expenditures for 2020. Mike Zaugg presented the slate of officers for 2020. The meeting closed with a dedication.
Sunday, Jan. 13
Pastor Anita Peebles kicked off our new Bible Study series during Adult Learning. And there is no doubt that the main Women's bathroom downstairs is under construction. Harriet Platts gathered us. Pastor Anita welcomed us and led the Time with Children. Joan Benner did Invitations to Involvement. Linda Zaugg read scripture. Pastor Tim Phillips prayed with us, preached, and invited everyone to light a candle as a prayer for the flame of God to re-ignite that love in each of us.
Epiphany - Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019
Rebecca Alder was our first speaker in Adult Learning for 2019. Worship and Communion were led by Pastors Tim Phillips and Anita Peebles, who preached. Some "Wise Ones" got into the action, as did the children. Joanne Wright did Invitations to Involvement. A quartet of Katie Kelley, Belle Chenault, Eric Jeffords, and Jared White provided special music. Sami Hoag called for the Fellowship Offering.
New Year's Eve - Monday, Dec. 31, 2018
How much fun was had at this year's New York New Year's Cabaret at Seattle First Baptist? Quite a lot by the looks of these photos. Thanks to all who made it a wonderful evening.
Christmastide Sunday, Dec. 30
The day began with a special Adult Learning session about New Dawn Guatemala, a group founded by a Seattle high school teacher that is helping to support a village in western Guatemala.
During worship, Cindy Ervin did Invitations to Involvement. Pastor Anita Peebles welcomed us and did the Time with Children. Jared White sang a solo for special music. John Benner called for the offering. Pastor Tim Phillips preached. Organist Margie Paynton led us in a great selection of favorite carols.
During worship, Cindy Ervin did Invitations to Involvement. Pastor Anita Peebles welcomed us and did the Time with Children. Jared White sang a solo for special music. John Benner called for the offering. Pastor Tim Phillips preached. Organist Margie Paynton led us in a great selection of favorite carols.
Christmas Eve, Dec. 24
Our Christmas Eve service featured Poems, Carols, and Candlelight. The evening began with music, with soloists including Janet Whitlock. Organist Margie Paynton played. The Sanctuary Choir sang, under the direction of Ben Luedcke. Poets included Rebecca Alder, Patricia Hunter, Patricia Kile, Janet Hasselblad, Cherry Johnson, and Jim Segaar. Jim Ginn and Pastors Tim Phillips and Anita Peebles read selections. Kate Kile read scripture and lit the Christ candle. Jared White and Eric Jeffords sang a duet. Thank you to everyone who attended and made the service possible.
Sunday, Dec. 23 - Breakfast and the DIY Christmas Pageant
The day began with a delicious breakfast for everyone in Fellowship Hall. People had a chance to eat, pick out costumes for the pageant, and get photos taken with Santa. The worship service was led by Pastor Anita Peebles as narrator. Dr. Patricia Hunter, our theologian in residence, greeted us and preached. Many people took part in the pageant. The Zaugg clan lit the Advent candles. The children sang, as did the Sanctuary Choir. Cherry Johnson prayed with us.
Christmas Concerts, Dec. 15 and 16
Ben Luedcke and Margie Paynton led the Sanctuary Choir, brass, and strings in two spectacular concerts this holiday season.
Third Sunday in Advent, Dec. 16
Theologian in Residence Patricia Hunter wrapped up the Advent Adult Learning series The First Christmas: What the Gospels Really Teach about Jesus' Birth. During worship she welcomed us and prayed with us. Pastor Anita Peebles led the Time with Children and played the flute (with pianist Jim Ginn). Eric Jeffords sang the Advent Canticle and a stirring solo of O Holy Night. The Jindal family lit the Advent candles. Patrick Green did Invitations to Involvement. Pastor Tim Phillips preached another great sermon.
Second Sunday in Advent, Dec. 9
Pastor Anita Peebles led Adult Learning, continuing the Advent series. She also discussed stars during the Time with Children. The Jangam family lit the Advent candles. Nancy Roberts-Brown encouraged people to attend next week's Christmas concerts during the Invitations to Involvement. Linda Zaugg prayed with us. Katie Kelley was the cantor for the day. Pastor Tim Phillips preached another liberating sermon.
After worship a group of our children, youth and families went to Hilltop House to carol and share cookies with residents. Thanks to Pastor Anita Peebles, Karen Carlos of Hilltop House, and everyone who participated.
Friday, Dec. 7
Hilltop House threw a party in honor of Darla O'Brian, who is retiring after 20 years as administrator. Many people from SFBC attended, and speakers included Pastor Tim Phillips, past Hilltop president Renna Pierce, and current Hilltop president Jim Segaar.
Wednesday, Dec. 5 - Advent Evening of Prayer
We hosted The Waiting Room: Advent Evening of Prayer in our sanctuary with the Ignatian Spirituality Center. Janet Balcom, Belle Chenault, Jim Ginn, and Patrick Green sang. Maggie Finley read poetry. Pastor Tim Phillips and Carla Orlando spoke. Carla also sang with her husband, Joe Orlando. Andrea Fontana coordinated the service and made announcements. The service began and ended with candlelight.
Video of the service is available here: https://www.ignatiancenter.org/advent-evening-of-prayer
Video of the service is available here: https://www.ignatiancenter.org/advent-evening-of-prayer
Earlier on Wednesday evening kids of all ages decorated cookies with Pastor Anita Peebles. The cookies will be taken to Hilltop House later this week.
First Sunday in Advent, Dec. 2
Pastor Tim Phillips kicked off the Advent series in Adult Learning: The First Christmas: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus' Birth. Ben Luedcke introduced a new Advent Canticle to the congregation. Patrick Green and Pastor Anita Peebles handed out Advent calendars during the Time With Children. The Tollefson/McGhee family lit the first Advent candle. Larry Green invited everyone to attend the upcoming Christmas concerts, and to bring along friends and family. Pastor Anita preached and served Communion with Pastor Tim. Alyssa MacLachlan called for the Fellowship Offering. Sarah B. Rose sang during the Offertory.
Thanksgiving Sunday, Nov. 25
Richard Conlin wrapped up his series on Resilience during Adult Learning. Margie Paynton led us in song from piano and organ. Patrick Green led the Time with Children. Theologian in Residence Patricia Hunter prayed with us. Pastor Tim Phillips preached.
Gratitude (Pledge) Sunday, Nov. 18
Our guest during Adult Learning was Richard Conlin, who began a series on Resilience.
During worship, Susan Blythe-Goodman gathered us with words of Maya Angelou. Theologian in Residence Patricia Hunter welcomed us and prayed with us. Pastor Anita Peebles did the Time with Children. President Harriet Platts helped us welcome new members Shirley and Peter Shafer. Pastor Tim Phillips preached. Renna Pierce invited us to stewardship, and we received our pledges for 2019. During Coffee Hour the annual ABW Bake Sale took place.
During worship, Susan Blythe-Goodman gathered us with words of Maya Angelou. Theologian in Residence Patricia Hunter welcomed us and prayed with us. Pastor Anita Peebles did the Time with Children. President Harriet Platts helped us welcome new members Shirley and Peter Shafer. Pastor Tim Phillips preached. Renna Pierce invited us to stewardship, and we received our pledges for 2019. During Coffee Hour the annual ABW Bake Sale took place.
Youth Sunday, Nov. 11
Adult Learning featured a program titled Veteran's Day versus Armistice Day: A Chaplain weights in on the significance of November 11, presented by Rev. Dr. Kelly Wadsworth, a Seattle-based writer and preacher and an Iraq War veteran.
The main event was Youth Sunday Worship, which featured our children and youth leading. Thank you to Pastor Anita Peebles and the Children, Youth and Families Commission for providing leadership, and to our children and youth who did a fantastic job of leading us in worship.
The main event was Youth Sunday Worship, which featured our children and youth leading. Thank you to Pastor Anita Peebles and the Children, Youth and Families Commission for providing leadership, and to our children and youth who did a fantastic job of leading us in worship.
All Soul's Sunday, Nov. 4
Pastor Anita Peebles got the day started with an Adult Learning session featuring "sheroes" of Baptist history. During worship, Linda Zaugg gathered us. Pastor Tim Phillips and Nancy Roberts Brown remembered the members of our community who died in the past year. Pastor Anita and assistant lit candles of remembrance. Pastor Anita also did the Time with Children and led Communion with Pastor Tim. Paul Roby called for the Fellowship Offering. Pastor Tim preached. Susan Blythe-Goodman brought us a Stewardship Invitation. Special guests Emmit Cahill and Seamus Brett performed during the offertory. During the blessing, we bid farewell to Rev. Bruce Chittick, who is moving to Palm Desert, California.
Sunday, Oct. 28
Bob Sittig continued the series on Baptist History in Adult Learning. This week he focused on the early history of our church, including the "Big Book" of membership. Pastor Tim Phillips gathered us with thoughts about the mass murder at a synagogue in Pittsburgh yesterday. Patrick Green interviewed an "alien" during Time with Children. Angie Buysse and John Benner kicked off our Season of Stewardship. Karen Hundrieser prayed with us. Pastor Tim preached. Many people attached "leaves of gratitude" to the cardboard tree after worship. The Family Halloween Lunch filled the gym with giggles and costumes.
Sunday, Oct. 21
The day started out with Dr. Marcia Patton recounting the history of our Evergreen Association during Adult Learning. Dr. Patricia Hunter welcomed us and prayed with us. Pastor Tim Phillips did Invitations to Involvement and called for giving. Patrick Green led the Time with Children. Pastor Anita Peebles preached. Flowers were given in memory of Daisy Eriksson, whose memorial service took place later in the day.
Sunday, Oct. 14
Bob Sittig presented a brief history of Baptists in the first class in a series for Adult Learning. Dr. Patricia Hunter welcomed us and led us in worship on this day when Pastors Tim and Anita were attending the Evergreen Association annual meeting in California. Danny Wilks led the Time with Children. Sandra Jones did Invitations to Involvement. Violinist Elisabeth Cherland joined the choir and our musicians in making beautiful music.
World Communion Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018
The day began with the continuation of David Bloom's class about Politics and Religion during Adult Learning. During worship the children joined in on a special Communion service. An intergenerational group sang during the offertory. Laura Jorgenson introduced the offering. Pastor Anita Peebles prayed. Ben Luedcke led the choir in singing a song he arranged. Pastor Tim Phillips preached.
