Christmas Greetings
Updates on our Care Center outreach
Thank from Chp. Kirk Van Natta of the Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island for the clothes that have been donated as part of our clothing drive. Chp. Van Natta lets us know how they have been a blessing to the men in that facility.
Nov. 28, 2019
In this issue:
A Thanksgiving message from our Executive Director.
Chaplain Werzner’s article.
Reuben Comfort Dog from Yuba City, CA visited our area and went to a local care center with Dcs. Ruth Ann Shimoi. As of this publication, Reuben and his handlers have been deployed to support those who have been affected by the recent wildfires in CA.
In this newsletter -
500+1 - Can you believe that it has been a year since NW Reformation 500?
“A Dog Walks into a Nursing Home” - Dcs. Ruth Ann Shimoi who directs our care center outreach highlights a book that affirms our desire to employ Pilgrim Lutheran Church’s LCC Comfort Dog in our ministry at area care centers.
200+ articles of clothing delivered & more on the way! On behalf of Chp. Kirk Van Natta and Mr. Don Sundene, we extend our appreciation to all who have helped with this clothing drive - in conjunction with our jail / prison ministry. Read the article to find out more.
80th Anniversary Celebration & Oktoberfest 2018 - We had a blast! Thank you to Pr. Rehder and Pilgrim Lutheran Church (our hosts), Mach One Jazz Orchestra, and everyone who helped! Some pictures from our Gathering at Pilgrim Lutheran Church are below. See our Facebook(TM) page fore more.
Pictured here are some silent auction items. Note that we have some unique collectors items!
Original autographed Snoopy Sketch by Charles Schulz.
Seahawks Legends Helmet - signed by Russell Wilson, Richard Sherman, Marshawn Lynch, Matt Hassellback, Cortez Kennedy, Shaun Alexander, Steve Largent, Dave Kreig, Kam Chancellor, and Kenny Easley.
Autographed Records - Beatles, (McCartney & Starr); U2; Johnny Cash, & BB King
Autographed Guitar - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Condo in Cabo San Lucas - Stay for a week at a fine resort per mutually-agreed dates with the condo’s owner (pictures to come).
Condo in Whistler, BC - Stay at a condo in Whistler per mutually agreed dates with the condo’s owner (pictures to come).
Hand-made baby blanket (picture to come).
Other items forthcoming.
In this issue:
Pictured here are the cookies with LMSN's 80th anniversary logo (thank you Mrs. Laurie Clark!), LMSN's banner, a blessing of Chp. Werzner by Pr. Jim Rehder of Pilgrim Lutheran Church in celebration of Chp. Werzner's ministry, a blessing of Don Sundene by Pr. Jim Rehder in recognition of Don's service as Coordinator for Prison Ministry, Chp. Werzner wearing the stole created by Mrs. Laurie Clark to honor LMSN's 80th anniversary, a closeup of the stole, and various other pictures. Thank you to all who helped!
In this issue:
Discover ways that volunteers are helping our outreach by creating clothing protectors, lap robes, and scarves as well as greeting cards that are being used in our care center and jail ministry.
Prison Ministry Highlights - Learn about the 6 baptisms done by Rev. Corbie Cross at a correctional institution in Kenai, AK.
In this issue - Our own Executive Director, Don Sundene, was a "Mites in Action" speaker at the LWML convention in Spokane, WA. Here is the video of Marie Sundene, a charter member of her church's LWML society, singing "Good Morning Lord" at 102 years of age. Marie went to be with our Lord, a few hours short of her 105th birthday.
In this newsletter:
Pre-Mother's Day Celebration Invitation
Chaplain's Article
Congratulations to Lutheran Women in Mission - Celebrating 75 Years
Thank You, Volunteers!
Update on 80 for the 80th
Ways to Support our Outreach
In this issue:
Learn about our "80 for the 80th" campaign.
Meet Pr. Jim Rehder - one of three pastoral advisors to LMSN.
Featured this month:
1. Our Annual Meeting on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018.
2. From our Chaplain
3. Upcoming Events
In this issue - Our thanks to the community & highlights from NW Reformation 500.
Enjoy these photos. A video of the service is being edited. Once everything is in order, we will have them available. "Stay tuned."
Blessings to you and yours this Thanksgiving!
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Chp. Eggers was part of history - U.S. Army Chaplain in WWII and just after when he was called upon to minister to Nazi war criminals as they awaited trial in Nuremberg, Germany.
As a chaplain for LMSN, Chp. Eggers served as the Protestant Chaplain for Providence Hospital in Seattle, visited patients at seven other local hospitals, conducted visitations and services at care centers, and served as a chaplain for the King County jail.
We express our appreciation to Mr. Gary Beard of Pilgrim Lutheran Church for his work in composing this bio and for allowing us to use it. Thank you!
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