Page 1: Pastor Scott's Lead Article
Page 2: All-Church Service Project on 9/17
Page 3: SignUpGenius for Sunday Servers *new
Page 4-6: Church School and Christian Education News
Page 7: Our Music Program Children's Choir Registration Form
Page 8: Awareness Campaign
Page 9: Lighthouse Starting Program Year
Page 10: Join Us for Lunch, Breakfast, and Fellowship
Page 11: Friends for Justice September Invitations
Page 12: Themes for Worship in September
Page 13: Financial Updates & Property Team Minutes
Page 14: Scrip/Raise Right, Next Order on 9/11 Order Form
Page 15: Updates on Our Empty Spaces
Page 16: Congregational Care Team Created
Page 17: Teasel Removal Crew
Page 18: Invitation to Get Involved on Various Teams
Page 19: Thanks & Prayers
Page 20 & 21: Church Council Minutes
Page 22-24: September Birthdays/Anniversaries, Calendar, and Contact Page

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - ALL-CHURCH SERVICE PROJECT ON SEPTEMBER 17

Our worship themes in September focus on our many connections to the natural world and our Christian calling to be good stewards of God’s Creation. It’s one thing to talk about it in church, it is another thing to put our thoughts and prayers into action in the “real” world!

Pastor Scott connected with Jon Crain who is a long-time friend of the church and is Port Washington’s Arborist in the Forestry Department of Public Works. He is going to lead an all-church clean-up service project on Saturday morning, September 17, at 9:00. We will work in several city parks, from South Beach over to Coal Dock Park, then on to Rotary Park, Veteran's Memorial Park and finish off with Upper Lake Park. Depending on our numbers, we might split into two groups and start on the two ends and meet in the middle. The city will provide gloves, trash pickers, and bags. This is a great opportunity if your high schooler would like to earn Port Pride hours. Mark your calendar and plan to attend so you can help take care of God’s creation here in our own backyard!

IT'S GENIUS! LET'S SIGN UP TO
TAKE TURNS AS SUNDAY SERVERS

We are mainstreaming the process for members and friends to serve by utilizing the online SignUpGenius tool. This allows for better communication and transparency, and easier scheduling. Simply click on the links below and choose which Sundays you would like serve. Sign up once, or as many times as you’d like! Together we can fill in all the gaps. If you have any questions, please reach out to Beckie in the church office. Thank you!
SignUpGenius Sunday Servers (Main Page, all 5 sign-ups)
Ushers
Acolytes
Worship Leaders
Nursery Caregivers
Fellowship Hour Hosts

FELLOWSHIP HOUR AFTER WORSHIP - JOIN US!

We host a Fellowship Hour following our 8:00 service on the first Sunday of each month, and following our 10:00 services on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit with other families and friends in the church. Please make an effort to introduce yourself to people you haven’t met.

WEDNESDAY LUNCH GROUP

The Wednesday Lunch Group returns into action this month after a summer hiatus. We will resumed our weekly meetings on Wednesday, September 14. You are invited to join this friendly group as we meet together in Fellowship Hall for lunch, study, and great conversation. Bring your own lunch and a beverage, and we will read and discuss the Bible passages that will be used in worship on the coming Sunday morning. Please know that you don’t need to be a Bible expert to participate! Pastor Scott will provide some background information about the Bible passages and an assortment of thought-provoking questions. The conversation naturally moves on from there and the discussion is always interesting. There is usually lots of laughter and the sharing of individual opinions and perspectives. Consider making the Wednesday Lunch Group a part of your weekly schedule this fall!