Dear MICC Family,

It is a great privilege for me to announce Peter Sung as the next Lead Pastor for MICC. The congregation voted to call Peter and Susie last Sunday (August 19), and they enthusiastically affirmed that call. Peter begins his ministry September 1. Pastor Jon and Peter will be working together in a time of transition during the month of September. Peter will be installed on Sunday, October 7. Please pray with me that the family's move from Chicago and their integration into this community will be smooth and positive.

Tim Krell, elder board chair

Welcome Pastor Peter Sung !

Peter begins his

ministry here on

September 1. He

will be installed

on Sunday,

October 7th.

Celebration Choir

Choir – your opportunity to share your talent, meet new friends, worship through song – the list goes on.

Two great facets of the Celebration Choir ministry

1. Sunday worship! – the choir leads the congregation in praise and sings a rousing (or thoughtful) anthem about twice a month. Weekly Wednesday rehearsals start on September 5 at 7:00 PM.

2. God Speaking --- this Christmas! Plans are underway for the return of “dessert theater” this December! God Speaking...throughout the

ages… and still today is a terrific new musical-drama that will inspire you as you sing, and your family and friends as they come to hear this great program. Coming December 7 or 8, 2012. Students welcome! Lots of openings available – actors, choir singers in all sections, and production crew. Please contact Pastor Jim for more info.

Senior Adults ~ Lively Saints

• Christmas social & program on November 27th

• Outings to plays, museums and other local places of interest

• Ministry in friendship through BeFrienders starting in September

• Friendly calls on fellow seniors who have difficulty going to church

And… you are invited to join the Choir!!

Wednesdays at 7pm beginning on September 5

Worship & Senior Adults Ministries

God speaking…

throughout the

ages … and still

today.

September 2012 Worship News

VBC makes front page news in the MI Reporter from the August 1, 2012 issue of the

MERCER ISLAND REPORTER

Kids play soccer with coaches Amy Franke and Erik Gest on Friday morning, July 27, in Mercerdale Park, during the Mercer Island Covenant Church's weeklong Vacation Bible Camp, "Beyond the Gold."

V o lu n t e e r po s it io n s

a v a ila ble

in Ch ildr e n ’s Min is t r y .

Contact Julie Steel

(206) 232-1015, x105

for more information

Children and Families

MICC is excited to be hosting Music Together with Mrs. Chrisi. Music Together is an internationally recognized music and movement program for infants - kindergarten and the adults who love them!

During the 45 minute class, the children and caregivers sing, dance, clap, enjoy fingerplays and more.

Pick up a brochure in Pastor Julie’s office or check it out on Facebook: Music Together with Mrs. Chrisi, or http://www.musictogetherwithmrschrisi.com/

Look for classes that start in the Fall.

Hospitality & Friendship… 18 friends, some new to MICC, met for a simple BBQ at Covenant Shores following worship on Sunday, August 26. It was a good way to become better acquainted. We'll do it again. Would you like to be invited? Call Donna Palmberg, 206-232-2317.

MICC Annual Church Picnic July 28, 2012

MICC will be hosting this Parenting Seminar on October 6th from 9am-12:00noon. The cost is 30.00 per person with a discounted price of 25.00 for any additional family members.

Please contact Pastor Julie for more information, JSteel@micc.org or 206-232-1015 x105.

Our own David Wellman appears in the following feature in the Sep-Oct issue of “Aloft” (the magazine for members of the Museum of Flight).

If you haven’t visited the museum yet, what are you waiting for?

ADULT & YOUTH CLASS KICKOFF SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 9 AT 9:30am IN FELLOWSHIP HALL

Summer is coming to an end and fall means it is time for adult classes to resume. This fall our classes will be open to adults and youth to provide an intergenerational learning experience. Come enjoy coffee & a bagel while you hear about the adult and youth classes at our kickoff on September 9. Classes will begin on September 16 at 9:30 am.

Discovery: The Discovery Class will conclude their study in Romans this fall. The format of the class is to read a section of scripture and then discuss its meaning. We ask questions such as "what did the author mean to convey to the original readers? How has this been interpreted over time? Do Christians teach that today? Why, or why not? The class is an open discussion format. All are welcome. All points of view will be heard. When the class has concluded the study in Romans they will begin studying the book of Hebrews. The class is taught by Dave McRae and hosted by Bob and Nancy Gronhovd in Hansen Hall.

CrossWalk: A New Church Adventure for the Ages. This class is led by Judy Jansen and Kent Lottis in Fellowship Hall.

How Now Shall We Live: What are you living for? Where is your heart set? How are you living? When in Rome, do you do as the Romans do? Or, just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do? (1 Peter1:15) We are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that we may declare the praises of Him who called us out of dark-ness into His wonderful light (1 Peter 2:9). We know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that we were redeemed from the empty way of life that we see all around us, but with the precious blood of Christ, a Lamb without blemish or defect (1 Peter 1:18). So now is the time to wake up from our complacency and to live abundantly. The class will begin with the four-session DVD series "Politics and Faith" by Chuck Colson: 1. Is America a Christian

nation? 2. Should Christians be in politics? 3. What is America’s church and state problem? 4. Can

politics save America? From time to time, we continue our tradition of hearing the personal sto-ries of those within our congregation and in various ministries throughout the Christian commu-nity. This class is led by Dennis Chong in room 102.

After-Talk: Gathers upstairs in Hansen Hall after Sunday worship. It includes an open potluck lunch for any adults who would like to discuss the message in further detail and build cross-cultural relationships. We each share a highlight from the past week and then we review the morning's sermon & scriptures. The class is particularly beneficial for those who desire to be-come more comfortable speaking English because it is not their primary language. Some of the nationalities represented have included Australia, China, Holland, India, Iran, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Sweden, Thailand... even America! Please come join us some time!

Sunday Morning Classes

from the August 8, 2012 issue of the MERCER ISLAND REPORTER

81 Islanders on UW dean’s list

Approximately 81 University of Washington students from Mercer Island have been named to the dean’s list for the spring quarter for academic excellence. They include undergraduate

students from each class.

To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have completed at least 12 graded credits and have

a grade point average of at least 3.50 (out of 4).

Among the Mercer Islanders on the spring UW dean’s list are a couple of MICC family

members: Madison Aspiri and Elizabeth Chang. Congratulations!

MICC Family News

Islander FC U12 team wins Skagit tournament

The Islander FC U12 boys soccer team were the winners of the Sims Honda Skagit River Cup

on July 22.

The team includes: Caleb Dornay, Patrick Duffie, Henry Weiker, Andrew Motz, Brandon Hill, Antonio Gil, Nak Nayar, Andrew Casterella, Lukas Ayan, Jack Moffitt, Matthew Dickenson,

Rohan Tatum, Ryan Greenwalt, Boris Popov, Dylan Stockard and Evan Doty. Congratulations!

____________________________________________________________________________ from the September 5, 2012 issue of the MERCER ISLAND REPORTER

Mercer Islander FC Team Plays in Xtreme Cup

The Mercer Island FC girls U12 team competed in the Xtreme Cup tournament at Starfire in late August. Top premier teams from around the region play in the tournament each year. This year the MIFC girls team won its bracket with three wins and a tie, playing in five games in

just over 48 hours. The team advanced to the semifinals before losing, 3-2.

Team members include MICC’s own Sarah Gest. Congratulations to Sarah & her teammates!

____________________________________________________________________________ from the September 12, 2012 issue of the MERCER ISLAND REPORTER

Eight Islanders are 2013 National Merit

Scholarship Program semifinalists

Eight Mercer Island High School seniors have been named semifinalists in the 58th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These students have an opportunity to compete for some 8,300 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million, which will be offered next spring. The nationwide pool of semifinalists includes the highest scoring entrants in each state who took the 2011 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. About 90 percent of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and more than half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title. Among the

seniors named are Sam Chong and Erik Gest. Congratulations and keep up the good work!

____________________________________________________________________________

More MICC Family News

Birthdays & Letters

2 Sandra Storto

3 Bob Gronhovd

3 Dave Wellman

4 Maxine Allen

4 JoAnn Johnson

5 Les Nordlund

5 Huy To

6 Louise Gripman

7 Carol Gobeille

7 Nate Luce

8 Nancy Dings

9 Tobi Fox

10 Mouane Triraphanh

14 Pete Baird

15 Ray Folkers

16 Jack Tuttle

20 Ray Erickson

23 Julie Wellman

25 Dorothy Kennedy

29 Richard Landon

1 Ruth Tasanasanta

2 Bradley Bell Jr.

2 Sou Ly Ma

3 Joan Selvig

6 Rich Wahlquist

7 Holly Postma

10 Dale Graves

10 Vixay Thongsamouth

13 George Duff

13 Sandy Yollin

14 Tilly Bonnema

15 Cheryl Anderson

16 Dick Iacopi

17 Tami Palmberg

20 Thelma Ritchie

21 Tom Heywood

21 Brian Krell

22 Eva Jeanne Henning

23 Don Wong

24 Sharron Horn

24 Mary Strome

25 Yu-Hua Chow

25 Brock McMillan

26 Beth Campbell

26 Michele McMillan

27 Carin Lottis

30 Marsha Hallett

5 David McRae

7 Sue Carpenter

11 Bob Dings

15 Barbara Perman

21 Paige Knoke

23 Sally Hall

25 Khamneung Chaleunphonh

26 Tanya Avilez

Hello Dear MICC Family:

We have just received the most beautiful and fragrant bouquet from the church office. (MI Florist made an awesome arrangement.)

God made the colorful flowers, but you sent the Blessings to add to our 60th Wedding Anniversary. Thank you , so much.

~ Love from Horace & Mary Hall