Announcements and Goings-On
Adult Education
Classes meet from 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. every Sunday morning (except as noted) in the Conference Room. Classes are offered on a range of topics aimed at building our Christian faith and understanding.
The adult education class will meet on the stage in the Fellowship Hall during for small group discussions on the following topics:
Youth Group News
Youth Group is being held every Sunday evening from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with youth at Mount Baker Presbyterian Church (3201 Hunter Blvd. South). Youth in both Middle School and High School are encouraged to attend.
Volunteers Needed!
The Family and Adult Service Center is looking for volunteers to fill a variety of positions. An immediate need is crew members for the agency's annual fund raising dinner. There are also many on-going volunteer needs and items needed by the Center's homeless population. To help with the auction and dinner, contact Barbara West or Keri DeTore at (206) 441-8439. For on-going needs, contact any member of the RBPC Missions Committee.
The Center has been serving homeless Seattle families and single adults for 40 years. It includes a drop-in center which offers showers and hot meals, use of a phone and laundry service. It also offers many types of assistance to homeless families, which comprise almost 45% of the homeless population in Seattle, most of them single mothers and their children. The Center offers these vulnerable people legal, medical, vocational and housing assistance.
Among the donations needed to keep these service available are; dish soap, laundry soap, bath soap, shampoos and conditioners, deodorant, cleaning supplies, paper goods, playing cards and board games, pre-paid phone cards, gas and gift cards, twin bed sheets, baby supplies and non-perishable food.
Wanted: Reporters On The Ground
We're looking for "reporters on the ground" who can write "personal interest" stories for The Witness. Stories can highlight church activities, church members, neighborhood events, etc. Please submit your offerings to Donna in the church office or via email to donnas@rbpchurch.com.
Ways You Can Help Arts In Motion
If you can help, see Denise Mimura or sent a message via email to: artsinmotion@aol.com
General Assistance (usually 1 hour):
Make phone calls to parents and students about an event.
Assist with a mailing or putting together music packets.
Assist with delivering flyers or catalogues within the community and elementary schools.
Assist with office work (data entry, filing, copying, etc.).
Middle and High School students are welcome. This opportunity
will count towards your required school community service hours!
Witness Articles Are Still Welcome
Anyone interested in contributing articles to the Witness are encouraged to email then to Donna at donnas@rbpchurch.com or drop them off at the church office.
Request for Art and Photographs
Art and photographs that can be reproduced in black and white as bulletin covers are welcomed. Children and adult artists are encouraged to submit their offerings to the church office.