Open Position: School Ministry Coordinator. We are expanding our ministry to our neighbors. Ruthann Litchford and Terri Stewart have made inquiries with three local elementary schools and have found both programs and interest from staff and parents. We are in the early stages but have recognized that in order to continue we will need someone called and gifted to be the coordinator/facilitator. If this tickles your heart, please contact Ruthann Litchford at r.litchford@comcast.net or 425.844.9625.

Celebration Choir. The Celebration Choir will resume rehearsals on Thursday, September 9, at 7:45 p.m. in the sanctuary. New and returning members are welcome! Please contact our choir director, Arianna Guthrie, if you have any questions. E-mail aguthrie@lwsd.org or call 425.408. 2216. Let’s sing!

Planning for Aging and Dying Workshop. Led by Sandra A. Colleton, national speaker on aging and death issues, this class on Wednesday, September 15, will teach you about aging and dying well. Topics to be covered include moving from independence to interdependence (for both you and your loved ones); aging and health care concerns; how to deal with the older generation and helping them face aging issues; and a checklist for things you should do to get ready for aging/death. The class runs from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Contact the church office to register. This class is provided to the community through special funding via BCUMC.

Be a Blood Donor. Puget Sound Blood Center is fortunate to have a dedicated group of volunteer donors who regularly donate the gift of life. But, we would like to make a special request to those who have never donated blood before to become a hero, too. All who are able are encouraged to donate. The next interfaith blood drive will be held here at BCUMC on Tuesday, September 14, from 1:00-7:00 p.m. You can call the church office to schedule an appointment.

Tent City 4. Our Community: Our community is in action. After the article in the Woodinville Weekly, donations of food and supplies skyrocketed. Also, we’ve had inquiries from the Redmond Rousers Rotary Club and Sojourners about volunteering/fundraising for TC4.

Want to volunteer? Haircuts? Dental care? Supplies? If you have any additional suggestions of how to volunteer, please send them to tc4volunteer@bcumc.org. Perhaps more importantly, if you want to volunteer, head to the bcumc.org website/tent city page (www.bcumc.org/Sermons/tent-city-4/) and you can easily sign up for something that best fits you and your schedule.

Neighborhood meetings. We are having monthly meetings with the neighbors to ensure that we keep the communication open and can respond to their questions.  We had one on Monday, August 2, and about eight neighbors attended with some good questions/follow-up points. Next meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, September 7, at 7:00 p.m. and Monday, October 4, at 7:00 p.m., both at the church (rooms E-8/9). You’re more than welcome to attend!

Questions? Comments? Ask Chris Aakre, Ellen Boyer, Carla Woodworth, Debra McKnight or Jim Zimmerman. Or, email tc4@bcumc.org.

Family Bible Camp. October 29-31.Save the date! There’s something for everyone at FBC!

Disaster Response. Become a member of a United Methodist Early Response Team. Training will be held at Kennewick United Methodist Church on September 25 from 8:30 to 4:30. For more information or to register, please contact Jim Truitt at 253.630.1268 or jftruitt@comcast.net.