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Global Market & Giving Tree
Advent is upon us. And this season not only marks the anticipation of our Savior but an anticipation of a life marked by Hope and Grace.
This is precisely why the Advent and Christmas season isn't just merely a time of self-gluttony and consumption. We are to look to the One and to look to others in need.
This year (as we've done in years past), we are hosting the Global Market (Global Presence Ministries) and The Giving Tree (Quest Justice Compassion Ministries) - our investments in both the Local and Global context.
The Giving Tree (available at the church lobby) will benefit our homeless friends through the One4One Ministry in Seattle. Please pick up an "ornament" and bless our local community in need. The Global Market is a very unique opportunity for our global partners to share their work, ministry, info, and in many cases, share handcrafts, jewelry, and projects for Questers to purchase and invest. Orgs and partners that will be represented are: World Aid, HEAL Africa, Wycliffe, Chamwino Connect, TUSUBIRA, World Concern, IJM, Quest To the Streets, and Nickelsville (One4One).
So make sure you join us for fellowship at the Q Cafe over the next two Sundays. To motivate you a little more, our Children's Ministry will be conducting a bake sale for the Global Village vision and Q Cafe (who donates 10% each month to local/global causes) will be open during Global Market for your enjoyment.
Pastor Eugene
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eugene cho : pastor / barista / music promoter / blogger / extreme poverty advocate
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Children's Ministry To Do: Get Summer VBS Ready- Check!
This year's Giving Tree is going towards building awareness and support of the organization One 4 One. One 4 One is a local non-profit organization that has established a mission that goes beyond just serving the homeless to building relationships with those who are experiencing homelessness in Seattle. One 4 One emphasizes the necessity of seeing people differently and acknowledging the beauty, dignity and integrity of every person-- housed or non-housed. It is this mission that we should all be striving to live out in our day to day interactions. However, when we're honest with ourselves it is easier to assign someone who looks different, smells different, acts different then us with stereotypes & stigmas which perpetuate the idea that we must maintain our dista
I am so glad that Jesus invited children to be a part of his time on earth. Jesus never hesitated to allow children to participate in the kingdom and gospel he was proclaiming. Whether it was challenging adults to "become like a child", or "welcome a child"; his miraculous healing of a child, or letting a child praise his name, or sit on his lap, it seems Jesus valued children greatly. I can think of no better way to acknowledge the importance of children in the life of the church (other than dedication, baptism, and confirmation :)) than giving kids an opportunity to serve others and be the hands and feet of Christ today!
