Services will be conducted on December 28th

Hello Everyone! I hope you had a wonderful week with family and friends. The snow has been quickly melting away with warmer weather and rain. Thanks to Jimmy Japhet, the church parking lot is now clear of over 20 inches of ice and snow. All services for Sunday, December 28th, will be conducted as normally scheduled. Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. and our worship service will start at 11:00 a.m. The JoySong concert has been rescheduled for this Sunday night at 6 p.m.

I hope to see all of you tomorrow as we remember what God has done for us through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Pastor Don

P.S. Thank you, Steve Scott, for clearing the church driveway last week!

Christmas Eve Service Cancelled

Hello Everyone! We have cancelled the Christmas Eve service due to a number of safety considerations. First, the roads are driveable but still very dangerous. Second, another storm system is on the way possibly bringing more snow. And third, the church parking lot is buried under a foot and a half of snow and ice.

Please check this blogsite later this week for an update regarding Sunday services on December 28th. Have a wonderful week celebrating the birth of our Savior! I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

"Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen."
Ephesians 3:20-21

Pastor Don

Snow Storm Update!

The snow has started to fall already here in Olympia (as of about 12:30 p.m.) The winter storm predicted for tonight is still on track to deliver its goods as promised. Due to safety considerations all services for tomorrow (Sunday, December 21st) have been CANCELLED!

We will continue to monitor the weather this week in order to determine its impact on our Christmas eve candlelight service. As of right now, our candlelight service will begin at 6:00 p.m. Also, the JoySong concert has been tentatively rescheduled for Sunday December 28th. We will publish more information later next week.

Have a wonderful, safe and warm weekend. Remember, God is the One who is in charge of the storehouse of snow and everything He allows to happen is for His glory and our good!

"Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. "This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased." Luke 2:10-14

In Christ's Love,
Pastor Don

Snow Storm!

Hello Everyone! I hope you all are warm and safe this week after God decided to give us some beautiful snow. Just in case you don't know...He apparently isn't done yet. We are currently under another winter storm warning for Saturday (20 December) and Sunday (21 December). And if the weather folks are right, we are possibly going to get a bunch of new snow in a short period of time. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Western Washington. There is a good possibility that we could receive between 6 and 12 inches of new snow on Saturday night followed by ice on Sunday morning. For more information go to www.wsdot.wa.gov/Traffic/weather/default.aspx

Due to the current dangerous road conditions and the possible incoming snow and ice, we have CANCELLED the JoySong concert for Sunday night. We will continue to monitor the progress of the storm and its impact on our Sunday morning service. Should the leadership of SLCC decide to cancel our service this Sunday we will notify the congregation via blog, email and phone. Please make sure and check this site and your email inbox for an update on Saturday evening.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend remembering how much grace God has poured out upon you through His Son Jesus Christ. And as you see people in need remember to LOVE AS YOU HAVE BEEN LOVED!

Pastor Don

Christmas Open House

Greetings SLCC,

Just wanted to remind you all about the Christmas Open House at the Stuhlmiller’s this Saturday, December 13th, between 5:30 – 8:00 pm. Please plan to stop by with a plate of your favorite Christmas cookies and an appetizer to share.

Please RSVP to Allyson if you plan to attend (Her number is in the church directory).

I look forward to fellowshipping with you there!

Merry Christmas!

Pastor Jeff

Taking Seekers Beyond the Bread

Come Celebrate Jesus as Our Living Bread...

Hello SLCC!

In light of Don's penetrating sermon last Sunday, I trust you are all thankful this week! Convicting wasn't it?...And at the same time, very encouraging! God truly has been so good to us in Christ. No matter what is going on in your life, if you have Jesus, you have much to be thankful for! If you were not with us and have not yet heard the message, you will want to listen to it via the blog entry below ("Thankfulness - Part 2").

Well, this Sunday we'll be coming together to express our gratitude for the Savior once again. This time the service will be revolving around the theme of Jesus as our living bread. I'll be picking up where I left off and preaching from John 6 where we'll watch as Jesus takes the seekers beyond the ordinary physical bread to the extraordinary spiritual bread--the living bread that is found in Him. Then as we close the service, we will once again remember this blessing by partaking of the bread and the cup of the Lord's Supper. Finally, following the service we will be celebrating our union in Christ by breaking bread together in our monthly potluck meal.

So please come with a grateful heart that is ready to celebrate Jesus as our living bread!

I look forward to seeing you all there.

Blessings,

Pastor Jeff