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GRASSI, Giovannino de'. Psalm 118:81. c 1395

Honest Faith: Reading the Psalms. The prayers, poems and songs in the book of Psalms provide a unique expression of life situations and human emotions, all the while pointing to the possibilities for intimate relationship with God.

As part of our study on the Psalms, we encourage you to read all 150 psalms (2 per day) over the next 12 weeks, completing them by Palm Sunday (April 5). Sunday worship services will reflect on 11 of these psalms for our consideration. For written copies and audios of the sermons, click here.

From the January Briefs...

Pondering a New Year / Pastor Dan Baumgartner
Anne and I were walking through a run-down-but-being-revitalized part of the Chelsea area in New York City in October when we spotted it. It’s not unusual to see a cross on the side of a rundown church building. But there was something about this old building, and this old cross...

Wouldn't Want to Miss It / Pastor Todd Holdridge
They arrived in August, a family of five with three small children (Greta -3 yrs old, Amelia -2 yrs, Anders -7 wks old). The Traver family had left their home in North Carolina and packed their bags for a short one-year stint in Seattle...

Free Zone Moments / Brian Beaumont
For those who do not ride Metro buses regularly, there is a zone between Belltown and Pioneer Square where the buses are free. The first stop in the “free zone” on the #2, 3, 4 or 13 routes from Queen Anne Hill to downtown can be enlightening, where a broad cross-section of the bottom rung on Seattle’s economic ladder blends with the residents of one of Seattle’s wealthiest neighborhoods...

A Dangerous Act of Worship / John Chase, elder for Adult CE
When I asked for a copy of Mark Labberton’s book, the person behind the counter responded, “Okay, let’s see, The Dangerous Act of Warship”—A slip that would have tickled the good Doctor Freud to no end...

Prayer and Evangelism on Campus / Mae & Alex Moore
As we've recently transitioned to working on a broader level with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in the Inland Northwest, we have seen God moving in new ways on college campuses...

Lenten Groups
Lent begins February 25, with 4-5 week small groups forming for that period. This year we will be focusing on four themes: Repentance. Reconciliation. Sacrifice and Redemption, aided by a guide that includes Scripture reading and reflections on visual art and music.

Are you interested in hosting a group? We need 4-6 homes around the city for groups to gather once a week starting on March 1. Please contact Marie Fritzberg (fritzberg@comcast.net).

Building Update
Over the coming weeks, MRP Engineering will be conducting an initial seismic risk analysis on our buildings. If we find that significant structural work is necessary, the Session will evaluate whether a capital campaign is in order. Please feel free to contact Steve Jones (568.2427 or stevojones@att.net) if you have questions.