May 11 Announcements
Sunday School: In our Bible passage for Sunday, Jesus reassures the disciples that they will never be alone. You’ll be invited to tell a story of a time when you felt lonely. Who helped you when you felt lonely? Join us, all are welcome!
Adult Education: The Adult Ed Sunday morning program is taking a hiatus while we plan for summer and fall.
New Women’s Group Forming: Are you a woman who is interested in getting together with other women on a regular basis for connection and discussion? A new group for working and stay-at-home women is forming and you are welcome to join us! Our first meeting is Wednesday, May 17 in the upper level of the preschool building from 7:00-8:15pm. We’ll enjoy coffee and cookies and get to know each other while exploring ways to stay connected moving forward; for instance topics for discussion, activities to do together, hosting speakers and more! Pastor Erin welcomes your questions and suggestions. Please contact her at
Volunteers Needed!: Are you interested in helping the counters one Tuesday a month? Counting consists of counting the donations received, recording them, and taking them to be deposited at the bank. They count approximately two Tuesdays a month, one around the 15th, then again after the last Sunday. They meet at the church at 9:15 am and are usually finished around 10:30 or 11:00. If you are interested, please contact Debbie in the office at
A Baby Shower for Babies All Over the World: Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 10 now and plan to attend a baby shower in support of Lutheran World Relief and the baby care kits that are distributed all over the world. We recently blessed 63 baby care kits put together by the Rachel Circle and then shipped to Lutheran World Relief. There will be games, prizes, refreshments and fun as we gather to replenish the baby kit supplies. The shower takes place in the fellowship hall at 2:30 on June 10. More information, including the list of items needed for the kits can be found on the hallway bulletin board.
Funeral Service: The service to celebrate the life of Wayne Richmond will take place on Saturday, May 20 at 1:00pm. All are welcome to attend.
Altar Flowers: The altar flowers this weekend are given by Marlene and Al Orwiler in celebration of their mothers.
Women’s Schola of Bainbridge Island: The Women’s Schola will sing the Office of Evensong at 6 pm on Sunday, May 21, at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. Come hear traditional plainsong, anthems, psalms, and chants, and let the grace of sung prayer refresh you for the week to come.
Refugee Art Show: Silverdale Lutheran Church and Lutheran Community Services Northwest invite you to Uprooted: An Art Exhibit inspired by refugee identity and resilience. It will take place on Thursday, June 1, 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Silverdale Lutheran Church. For more information, see the poster on the hallway bulletin board.
2023 Bob Satterwhite Memorial Scholarship: Do you know a graduating high school student who is active in a faith group and has demonstrated a commitment to the purposes of the Bainbridge Island-North Kitsap Interfaith Council (IFC). In 2007 the IFC began awarding each year a monetary scholarship to a graduating high school senior in memory of Bob Satterwhite who gave so much of his energy and time to the Interfaith Council. Seniors are nominated by their faith group and all faith groups that are members of IFC may each nominate one graduating senior. For more information on the IFC and scholarship process see the flyer on the bulletin board or contact Alice McCain at .
Thank You to this weekend's Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Carol Fenner
Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Joe Sommerseth; Lay Reader: Rachel Pritchett: Hospitality Hosts: Veronika & Jim Rohrscheib
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/ Ushers: TBD; Lay Reader: Linnea Chu; Communion Assistant: Linnea Chu; Hospitality Hosts: Benay & Lynn Nordby
Next weekend's Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Nancy Wetzler
Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Dick Coar; Lay Reader: Gail Christensen: Hospitality Host: Jennie Harris
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Nancy & Harry Wetzler; Lay Reader: Claire Dasler; Communion Assistant: Vicki Browning; Hospitality Hosts: Debbie & Andy Rimkus