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We have a new chance to support our neighbors at REST | Real Escape from the Sex Trade, just down Rainier Ave S, where they are preparing to welcome several new clients moving into their recovery house. You can sign up here to contribute furniture or housewares (both new and used items welcome) by June 3, or ongoing supplies that are always helpful: bit.ly/2XGb6Q9. Finding furnishings for our own Naomi Cotton House has always been a fun project, so let's extend that enthusiasm to others looking for a fresh start too!
Yes! We’re so thankful for your support!
His name was George Floyd. He was active in his community, especially in doing neighborhood outreach for his church. He was a son, a father, and by all accounts a good man - but even if he wasn't, he would be no less valuable in the eyes of God. For George Floyd was created in God's image, but died as if he wasn't.
We say his name as a way to remind us of this truth, and to spur us to lamentation, repentance, and then to action. Holy Spirit, on the eve of Pentecost, empower your church once again to be courageous, active, and loving ministers of the gospel of reconciliation.
- Pastor Peter
Thank you young adults for leading us in daily prayer this final week before Pentecost! #prayinguntilpentecost bit.ly/2zqmLcf
Week 6 Pentecost Prayer Guide 2020
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#Praying Until Pentecost Week 6 Pray with our Young Adults Date Prayer/Prompt Scripture What is the Spirit stirring in you? Monday, May 25 (Growth) “God, as we watch plants come to life all around us, give us vision for how you are using this season to grow and nurture us.” James 1...We are excited to have you join us in worship this morning at Rainier Avenue Church! We will be celebrating a time of Communion together this morning. Click on the link below and join us for a time of encouragement and celebration! bit.ly/3d40e3u
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Welcome to Rainier Avenue Church's livestream service! For prayer requests, sermon notes, kids activity packets, sign-up links, and more, click here: linktr.ee/rainieravechurchTo access the chat, please log in with a gmail account. If you are having trouble getting into the chat, you may hav...
Here's the link for worship together this morning: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVs6SsRdEgk
And, it's communion Sunday! You'll need bread and juice ready for that part of the service this week. Feel free to use bread, crackers, or anything similar you have in your home. We suggest placing the elements on a table before the service as part of preparing your space for worship. Pastor Peter will guide you through taking communion together. We are grateful to be able to remember Christ's death and resurrection for us together as a church family, even from a distance!
Hey, shout out to my wife, Delia, who took that picture. Paul
Awesome, heartfelt and beautiful service and every single component and participant to make this so meaningful. Thank you everyone from Pastor Peter down to the smallest unseen assistance. ❤️
I love this picture! It was taken by Delia at our daughter, Christy's, wedding at Gasworks park. It was a beautiful, hot summer day.
Today, the President stated that houses of worship are essential and called on governors to allow them to open immediately.
While we do agree that churches and other houses of worship are essential, we do not believe that opening our facilities is a wise course of action at this time. Doing so would contradict both guidance that we have received from the Pacific Northwest Conference, as well as from Washington State government. In addition, there are reports emerging that churches that have opened their doors have unknowingly facilitated the spread of COVID-19, even after implementing distancing measures (see attached article).
So at this time, we are still not going to open church for public services. Our plan at this point is to wait for clear guidelines from our state and denominational leaders, and using those guidelines, develop a staged plan for re-opening that would be approved both by our Board of Administration, as well as the medical professionals who have been providing guidance for us. We will provide updates for everyone as these pieces become clearer in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, we hope that you will join us for our virtual meetings and community events, including our Sunday live stream service. Thank you for your patience and prayers - we look forward to the day that we can gather together in person, even if it might be a little later than any of us would like!
Pastor Peter Chin
Thank you for continuing to care for us well, Pastor Peter.
Right on! God does give His children wisdom.
Thank you. This is good leadership.
www.christianpost.com/news/georgia-church-closes-two-weeks-after-reopening-as-families-come-down-...
Agree. Thank you!!
Lord Jesus, we mourn the nearly 100,000 Americans who have lost their lives to COVID-19 in the past few months. The full weight of this terrible tragedy has been lost on us because of our separation from one another. Holy Spirit, help us to remember that each of those people was created by You and in Your image, and so Your heart breaks 100,000 times. We also pray for those who have been affected by this pandemic in so many other ways: those who have lost their livelihood, whose lives and rhythms have been upended, who live in uncertainty and fear. Sustain us, unite us, and give us peace in the knowledge that even now, you are ever-present, and ever-working.
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This past Sunday, Pastor Peter explained why we talk about race at church. If you are looking for a place to process your understanding of race as a Christian but you are new at it, or you are afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing, we are here for you! You are invited to a zoom call this Sunday at 4pm. Sign up here to get the zoom link as well as a link to a video with some basic principles that we'll discuss as part of the call: bit.ly/2TpToh6. And here's a link to the sermon from Sunday: www.youtube.com/watch?v=420eHVBHqiI
We have gotten to share 390 sandwiches plus nonperishable lunch items and hygiene supplies through Union Gospel Mission's outreach team over the past month! THANK YOU to everyone who has contributed! This Sunday will be our last sandwich collection, and you can still be part of it -- making sandwiches, donating other lunch or hygiene items, or picking up donations from everyone: bit.ly/2XGb6Q9. Stay tuned for more tangible ways to love our neighbors coming up soon!
Thanks Pre-K students and families for leading our prayers last week! This week, as we move closer to Pentecost, mid-age adults have contributed daily prayer prompts and scriptures: bit.ly/2yXqEoW. #prayinguntilpentecost
Week 5 Pentecost Prayer Guide 2020
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#Praying Until Pentecost Week 5 Pray with our Adults Date Prayer/Prompt Scripture What did God reveal to you today? Monday, May 18 “Thank you, Lord, that you are attentive, engaged, and eager to hear from all, including those who have walked away from the faith because you seemed sil...