posted Oct 1, 2011 9:18 PM by Maplewood Admin
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During the five-Sunday month of October, the Deacons invite you to greet ("make a fuss over") four of our members who joined Maplewood in its infancy. Their contributions to the life of this congregation have helped to build and sustain its ministry since the 1950s. They truly inspire us all.
Ellie Bonanno
Ellie and her husband Justin ("Gus") were received into Maplewood's membership on December 18th, 1955. Away during the 80s and 90s, her membership here was reaffirmed in 2000. Ellie was "recruited" for the two-year-old church by organizing pastor S. Ralph Klein. She recalls being attracted by the strong children's curriculum, and remembers the little house on the corner, which was used for children's classes--and where the mice chewed up the crayons.
Ellie is a retired teacher of special education with the Edmonds School District.
Mary Mattison
Mary was received into membership at Maplewood on April 15, 1957. Away from about 1973, she was reaffirmed here in 2000. A Presbyterian from the age of 12, Mary has memories of the Reverend J. Carey Campbell, a father figure for Maplewood's young flock of 219, and of many activities of the 50 couples in its very active Clipper Club.
Before her 34 years with the Mariners Baseball franchise, Mary was the organizing force behind two local ski programs.Bob Olson
Bob and his wife Helen were received into membership at Maplewood on December 7, 1958. Formerly active in the Lake City Presbyterian Church, they transferred to "the new church that was closest to home" and were soon embarked on decades of involvement in its programs.
Before retirement, Bob was part owner of two beloved service stations in Lynnwood.Walt Dawson
Walt and his wife Fay were received into Maplewood's membership on February 25, 1959. Raised as Presbyterians, both Walt and Fay graduated from Whitworth College in Spokane. When their home was built on 86th W., Maplewood was conveniently close by to nurture their young family and to provide opportunities for Christian service.
Walt retired from teaching business education classes in the Shoreline School District.Photos by Carolynne Harris
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posted Sep 24, 2011 2:26 PM by Julie Parsons
The Presbyterian Peacemaking Program and the Peacemaking Offering
celebrated their thirtieth anniversary in 2010. The Offering was
organized following the adoption by the General Assembly of Peacemaking: The Believers’ Calling,
which called for an emphasis on peacemaking across the Presbyterian
Church (U.S.A.). This year as your church plans to receive this
Offering, remember the peacemakers of years past — in your congregation,
presbytery, synod and the denomination as a whole. Make this year a
time to renew your commitment to peacemaking as part of your calling as a
follower of Christ, who not only taught us the ways of peace but is our
peace.
The theme for the 2011 Offering is “A Harvest of Justice Is Sown in
Peace” (James 3:18). The art is Santa Cena, a serigraph by José Ignacio
Fletes Cruz. |
posted Sep 24, 2011 2:21 PM by Julie Parsons
IS THERE ROOM FOR US ALL IN THE DANCE?
THE QUEST FOR INTER-RELIGIOUS UNDERSTANDINGAn Inquiry in Four Sessions Based on Exploring the Spirituality of the World Religions by Duncan S. Ferguson Location/Time: The course will be held here at Maplewood. The sessions will be held on Wednesday evenings, from at 7:00-8:30 p.m. The Approach: The classes are open to all and will provide ample time for questions and discussion. The Course: The conversation will focus on the beliefs and practices of the Abrahamic monotheistic religions and seek to find common ground that will increase understanding and acceptance. Goals:- To gain clarity about, enrich, and deepen our own spiritual journey
- To learn about the spiritual pathways of other comparable religious traditions in order to find beliefs and practices that we may want to incorporate into our understanding and spiritual sojourn
- To gain greater understanding, acceptance, and critical awareness of the common elements within the monotheistic religions, and use this understanding to build bridges to others and find ways of cooperation and collaboration
Session 1: Oct. 12 Exploring the Spirituality of the World Religions: An Approach Session 2: Oct. 19 Exploring the Spirituality of Judaism: Foundations for the Abrahamic Monotheistic Religions Session 3: Oct. 26 Exploring the Spirituality of Islam: Obedience to Divine Law Session 4: Nov. 2 Exploring the Spiritual Pathways of Christianity: A Religion of Grace and Love Facilitator: Duncan Ferguson has served for many years in church-related higher education as a campus minister, professor, and senior level administrator. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Edinburgh in Religious Studies and is the author/editor of five books, including the recent one entitled Exploring the Spirituality of the World Religions. He has been a Visiting Scholar at Princeton Theological Seminary in the fall of 2010 and a Fellow at the Institute of Advanced Study in the Humanities at the University of Edinburgh. Duncan has a deep interest in international peace & justice, and has traveled extensively in many parts of the world. He and his wife Dorothy currently live on Whidbey Island and may be reached at duncanferguson@whidbey.com. |
posted Sep 24, 2011 2:19 PM by Julie Parsons
Girls' Youth Overnight 10/1-2! Email Tania for details. |
posted Jul 19, 2011 10:41 PM by Maplewood Admin
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JOIN US for an evening with Eric Metaxas
Author of Bonheoffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy Friday, July 22, 2011, 7:00pm This is Maplewood Presbyterian Church’s Annual Jack Wilson Lecture Free and Open to the Public Reception and book signing following lecture Elliott Bay Book Company will be selling copies of the author’s books. Maplewood Presbyterian Church
19523 - 84th West
Edmonds, WA 98026
425-778-5248 For those seeking a stimulating, thought-provoking evening, scholar and public intellectual Eric Metaxas will discuss his acclaimed book, Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, the first major Bonhoeffer biography to be published in over forty years. His previous books include Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery. The work was recently named “Book of the Year” by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA). Bonhoeffer also won the 2011 John C. Pollock Award for Biography awarded by Beeson Divinity School and a 2011 Christopher Award in the Non-fiction category. Metaxas is the 2011 recipient of the Canterbury Medal awarded by the Becket Fund for Religious Freedom. For more details on the author please visit: http://www.ericmetaxas.com/about-eric/ "In Hitler's Germany, a Lutheran pastor chooses resistance and pays with his life ... Eric Metaxas tells Bonhoeffer's story with passion and theological sophistication, often challenging revisionist accounts that make Bonhoeffer out to be a 'humanist' or ethicist for whom religious doctrine was easily disposable ... " The Wall Street Journal. Co-Sponsored by: Maplewood Presbyterian Church, Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center, The School of Theology and Ministry at Seattle University and North Puget Sound Presbytery. For more information, please see www.seattleu.edu, or call (206) 296-5330. |
posted Apr 30, 2011 10:46 PM by Maplewood Admin
Maplewood Women's Fellowship (MPW) will be collecting their annual Birthday Offering on Sunday, May 22. |
posted Apr 30, 2011 10:43 PM by Maplewood Admin
Enjoy a delicious Mother's Day breakfast, prepared by the faithful men of Maplewood! 9am in the Social Hall. Remember, REAL MEN DO DISHES. |
posted Apr 30, 2011 10:40 PM by Maplewood Admin
Doing a spring clean out? Gather your re-useable items for the Youth Group Rummage Sale, coming up on June 18th. The youth group will accept items in good condition which will be sold to benefit the youth group. NO CLOTHING PLEASE. |
posted Apr 30, 2011 10:33 PM by Maplewood Admin
posted Apr 30, 2011 10:26 PM by Maplewood Admin
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Our youth group is participating in World Vision's 30 Hour Famine from Friday to Saturday, April 29-30. They will spend the night in the church, fasting, and learning about how hunger affects children in the US and in the world. They will also be serving lunch at Mary's Place - a women's shelter in Seattle - as part of their mission. Come hear about their journey on "Famine Sunday," May 1, at 10:30am. |
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