We have now begun using the suite of Tithe.ly apps/programs. In fact, we began using the church management program at  the beginning of the year. Here is a quick overview of how we are using Tithe.ly: 

In 1994, the ELCA adopted a social message entitled, Community Violence. This social message acknowledges that the causes of violence are complex and pervasive and that violence breeds violence. This social message raises these questions:

 Following the celebration of Pentecost Sunday on May 28, we now move into the long season of Pentecost. A season of growth as disciples of Jesus.

• June 4 - Holy Trinity:  Genesis 1:1-2:4a & Matthew 28:16-20
• June 11 – Pentecost 2: Psalm 50:7-15 & Matthew 9:9-13     
• June 18 – Pentecost 3: Romans 5:1-8 & Matthew 9:35-10:8
• June 25 – Pentecost 4: Jeremiah 20:7-10 & Matthew 10:24-27, 34-39 

Currently, seven people have signed up to help make communion bread for our weekly worship. Each person is assigned to make communion bread for one month.  If you would like to join this monthly communion bread rotation, please email Pastor Jim or sign up on the sanctury bulletin board. 

You can use any recipe you would like, CLICK HERE to download the simple recipe most people use.

Everett Community Orchestra presents a free concert entitled “Nightfall by the Mythical Sea,” Saturday, June 10, at 7:00 pm, at  First Presbyterian Church of Everett.  CLICK HERE for more information.

The homeless, under-resourced, or just plain hungry are all welcome! Anyone in need can get a meal at Central Lutheran Church each Sunday night. Sunday Suppers are at 5:00 pm during Daylight Savings Time and at 4:00 pm during Standard Time. These meals are provided by volunteers from  different congregations representing a variety of denominations in Snohomish County.

Volunteers are always welcome!  Please arrive 30 minutes early to help.  Thank you!  

The quilters here at Central Lutheran Church make quilts for people around the world, through Lutheran World Relief.  Click below for more information on how you can help.  

Many Americans live with two opposite feelings. On one hand, they want to experience meaning and purpose in their lives. On the other hand, they often feel that they are running on empty.

In his classic novel, Les Miserables, Victor Hugo tells us how to eliminate that second feeling. The bishop befriends Jean Valjean and gives him lodging. Valjean repays that kindness by stealing the bishop’s valuable candlesticks. After the bishop reports the theft, the police magistrate questions Valjean in the bishop’s presence. As the interrogation progresses, Valjean seems headed for jail. At that point, the bishop unexpectedly retracts his charges and offers a plausible reason for why the candlesticks are missing.

Jean Valjean is amazed. When he and the bishop are alone, he says, “Why did you do that? You know I am guilty.” The bishop replies, “Life is for giving.”

Why do churches receive an offering in their worship services? Some people say, “Because the church needs the money.” That is only part of the answer. Even if a wealthy benefactor fully underwrote our congregation’s expenses, we would still need to provide people with the opportunity to give an offering in our worship services. Weekly giving teaches us—and reminds us because we keep forgetting—that life without unselfish giving is life without meaning and purpose.

Victor Hugo is right. Life is for giving.

Finance Update Through April

Beginning Balance        ( 1,491)
Monthly Expenses        (14,172)
Monthly Income             16,828
Income (Deficit)                1,165

Happy of Birthday to those celebrating June birthdays! 

6/5  Deb Killough

6/6 Scott Haines

6/8 Oliver Haines

6/8 Peggy Kurtz

6/16 Betsy Haines

6/25 Jennifer Fox

6/25 Anne Roll

Congratulations to those celebrating June wedding aniversaries!

6/25   Ben & Carol Krause