Commissioning Our Church Board & Spuds for Buds Fundraiser!

Dear Church Family,

I pray this email finds you well as we step into another week together! There are some exciting things happening at Federal Way UMC, and I want to make sure you have all the details.

Worship This Sunday – Seeing Beyond Expectations

This Sunday, we’ll continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke with Luke 7:18-23. John the Baptist, once so sure of Jesus, now sends messengers with a question filled with doubt:

“Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?”

Even the most faithful among us can struggle when God doesn’t move the way we expect. Jesus’ response to John is not just for him—it’s for us too. Join us in worship as we explore what it means to recognize Christ in the unexpected.

Commissioning Our Church Board

During worship this Sunday, we will commission our church board, praying for and blessing those who serve in leadership. Their work is vital to the life of our church, and this is an opportunity to affirm their calling and commit to supporting them as they guide our community in faith.

Spuds for Buds – Fundraiser for Nepal (Next Sunday!)

When: Sunday, immediately after worship

Where: Welcome Center

What: A baked potato bar with all the fixings, plus salad and dessert!

This annual event helps support our Covenant Partnership with Katherine Parker, a United Methodist missionary in Nepal. Katherine has been serving as part of the United Mission to Nepal, providing medical and development services in Kathmandu and rural communities. The United Methodist Church has been a part of this mission since 1954, and our goal as a covenant partner is to raise $2,000 this year to support her work.

Everyone is welcome—regardless of a donation.

How You Can Help:

• Bring fixings! We need toppings for the potatoes, as well as volunteers to help.

• Join us for setup! We’ll meet on Saturday at 10:00 AM to prepare.

• Sign up in the Welcome Center! There’s a sheet on the counter where you can add your name to help.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy a meal together while making a real difference in a ministry that has been changing lives for decades.

Looking Ahead

I hope to see you all in worship this Sunday as we celebrate the work of our church leadership and continue to open our hearts to the ways God is moving. And of course, let’s come together next Sunday for a delicious meal and an opportunity to support global mission work!

With gratitude and expectation,

Pastor DJ

As we lean into 2025, please remember to turn in your generosity cards. Your generosity makes everything we do together possible, supporting the ministries that help us to be a beacon of love, hope, and respect in our community.

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Whether you join us in person or online, we look forward to worshiping with you this weekend.

In grace and peace,

Pastor DJ