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The Publication of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Banner September 2019 19030 8th Ave S, SeaTac 98148 1 Volume 28 Issue 9

THE FUTURE IS UPON US:

It is not overly complicated to predict the future if

you know what kind of future you want. We can

learn this simple truth from a farmer. Simply put, to a

farmer every future begins with the right seed. That

seed is then planted in the right soils. Then there is a

little bit of waiting (anticipation) before the harvest is

realized. No seed, no harvest! This simple principle

is true in our Christian spiritual walk. The Apostle

Paul reminds us in Galatians 6:7-8 (NRSV) that, “for

you reap whatever you sow.” NOTE: Apostle Paul

doesn’t say that “you reap what you didn’t sow.”

For all the love we need tomorrow, we ought to sow

seeds of love right where we are today. I am aware

that sometimes Ecclesiastical success often is judged

by all the wrong standards, which leads us to strive

for misrepresented goals. We can worry about

temporary prosperity symbols and seek them over

that which is eternal.

There are several seeds we as Prince of Peace family

can sow but one stands out for me, and it is the seed

of PRAYER. For the future that our country needs,

God calls us to search our hearts in humility and

repentance, beginning not in the White House but in

the church house. The Bible says, “If my people who

are called by my name humble themselves, pray, seek

my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will

hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal

their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14). Let’s pray for our

direction of our nation and our Church family.

I want to invite you to take a few minutes each day to

pray for our nation and for Prince of Peace. Let’s

pray that the ultimate seed (Jesus Christ), through

whom all things in heaven and on earth were created,

things visible and invisible,— Colossians 1:15-20, will

build character within us and straighten us out where

we are crooked and out of sync with God.

Pastor Sam Sseba

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TUESDAY MORNING

BIBLE STUDY

Join us every Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. We meet at the

Des Moines Creek Restaurant at 21830 Marine View

Dr S. All are welcome!

FREE COMMUNITY

MEAL

This month’s meal will feature

summer type food items for this

very important FREE Community

Meal! Join us on September 3 and the FIRST

TUESDAY of every month, at 5:00 p.m. in the

Fellowship Hall for a delicious and FREE community

meal. Upcoming dates for meals are:

September 3

October 1

November 5

Enjoy a beautifully and heart-fully prepared meal

with members of this congregation, neighbors of this

building, and others who are searching for

community. We hope to nourish people in all the

ways we can, especially with the good food prepared

by our happy and capable volunteer crew. Contact

Stan Skjeie (pronounced “shay”) if you’re interested in

joining this fun group to provide this free meal

monthly. Stan’s contact information is

(206) 661-5376 or [email protected]. Leave a

message with him and he’ll get back to you right

away!

CHURCH MAINTENANCE Wednesday, September 4—9:00 a.m.

Church Maintenance

We hope that some will show up and be with us

after the long holiday weekend. We’re still working

on hedges that are too low to the ground (think of

that big bush in the front of the church; it needs

serious trimming). Please, we ask

that you do not use any ROUNDUP

weed killer.

Come out, enjoy the sun we hope, and

have fun fellowship with other church

members. Coffee and snacks provided!

BLOODWORKS BLOOD DRIVE

It was unfortunate that August’s drive had to be

closed due to extremely high temperatures in the

Fellowship Hall despite having two portable A/C

units that BloodWorks provided and five fans that PoP

provided. BloodWorks staff reported that it got over

80 degrees which is the cutoff for when they have to

close down as the blood becomes compromised. The

drive WAS so busy for the first two hours. It probably

would have finished up very strongly had it stayed

open. How odd that within six months we’ve had to

cancel due to snow in February and heat in August,

climate change, perhaps? The first part of the drive

registered a total of 16 donors. Whole blood

registration was 15 with six deferred making a total of

nine pints collected. There was one platelet donation

that produced two platelet units. We know that the

heat is rare (as well as the snow) here in the Pacific


Northwest, so we hope for a more successful drive on

Monday, September 30. Blood donation takes about

an hour; platelet donation takes about two hours.

Coffee, juice, snacks provided.

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING

June 11, 2019 No Council meeting took place in July. See

October’s Banner newsletter for August meeting

minutes.

A LASTING MEMORIAL

A gift to the Endowment Fund in a loved one’s

name, even a small gift, will

become part of the

principal, not to be spent. It

will join with other gifts

earning interest to continue

the work of our congregation

into the future. It will become

an ongoing memorial to that

loved one.

L.A.F.F. EVENTS!

Upcoming events for L.A.F.F.

(Lutheran Adults for Fun and

Fellowship) scheduled as

follows:

Hi-Liner’s Mainstage Musical—Mamma

Mia! - Scheduled for Saturday,

September 14, at 7:30 p.m. Your hosts

for the evening are Marilyn & Don Rova

and Carol & John Gilbert.

The storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs

propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter, and

friendship creating an unforgettable show. A mother.

A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down

the aisle you’ll never forget!

Arrive at the theater by 7:00 p.m.

for the 7:30 p.m. curtain. The

address is on S 152nd St in

Burien right next to the high

school There is a parking lot

behind the building or across

152nd. Sign up in the Fellowship Hall!

Oktoberfest Potluck! - Hosts Mel & Chris Schneider

will put on this event at PoP on Friday, October 25.

This is a potluck event so please sign up to provide a

dish to share with all who come. All are welcome.

Daytime Tour of the Seattle Amazon Spheres and

Lunch—on the first or third Saturday in

November—Hosts Denise & Fred Reinke.


Christmas Potluck at the Landskov’s—December

date and time to be determined. As in years past,

there will likely be a concert after this luncheon.

SOME DATES TENTATIVE AT THIS TIME.

Pencil these into your calendar! All are welcome!

OFFICE HOLIDAY CLOSURE

The church office will be closed on Monday,

September 2, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Lord on this Labor Day, we thank You for the blessing

of work. We ask for strength to complete each day; we

ask for rest when we are weary. We ask Your

guidance for everyone seeking employment, and we

ask that You be with those whose faces we might

never see but who work tirelessly each day for the

good of us all. Amen. We’ll be back in the office on

Tuesday, September 3.

DEHYDRATION

Dehydration is one of the most frequent causes of

hospitalization after age 65. Seniors also eat less,

which means they are getting fewer fluids from food.

Diabetes can upset the balance even further. If you

experience any signs listed below, go to the E.R. or

contact a doctor immediately:

Fatigue

Cramping

Dizziness

Confusion

Forgetfulness

Difficulty breathing

Dry mouth, nose, or skin

Notable increase in body

temperature

Elevated heart rate

Low blood pressure

These are just some of the signs to look for; there are

others. If you’re not sure, do this easy test: check by

pulling up the skin on the back of the hand for a few

seconds. If it does not return to normal almost

immediately, the person is dehydrated.

64 ounces of fluid is recommended daily for good

health. Here are some ways to drink enough liquids

during the day.

Always have water and other healthy drinks in

sight and within easy reach.

Drink sparkling water and vegetable juice.

Try flavored water.

Supply liquid nutritional supplements.

Consume foods that help with hydration, such as

broth-based soups, watermelon, apples, oranges,

cucumbers, green peppers, lettuce and tomatoes.

Choose healthy hydrating treats, popsicles,


frozen juice pops, Italian ices, or sorbets. They

will help you meet your water consumption

goals.

Take extra water with your medication

Do not wait until you are thirsty to drink

liquids. Dehydration starts before people feel

thirsty.

Remember water is vital to keep our bodies

functioning properly. We lose about 68 ounces of

water daily and this water must be replaced to

prevent dehydration.

From the Banner, September 2016, submitted by Karen

Richter RN, Parish Nurse

FREE

CPR

CLASS

After worship

service on

Sunday, September 22, we will gather in the

Fellowship Hall for a FREE CPR class. This class is

open to all who sign up and wish to participate. This

class may last up to two hours, so plan for that timing.

If you want to take advantage of this FREE class, put

your name on the signup sheet on the Parish Nurse

bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall BEFORE

September 15. We need a good head count as we plan

to provide a light lunch to all participants who have

signed up. Parish Nurses

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS

Yes! We will have blood pressure checks again in

September! The first Sunday is on September 1!

BIRTHDAYS!

We hope you’ll enjoy seeing when a birthday is

coming up and saying, “Happy birthday!” to your

church family member.

A birthday in September the sky is blue and clear.

Summertime is winding down with autumn drawing

near. A special wish for you on this important day,

for love and joy to find you in unexpected ways.

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS 2 Deborah Santiago

3 Dottie Rosenauer

5 John Thomson

6 Darrell Damborg

8 Kent Goodrich

9 Donald Swanson

Gail Korakis

10 Craig Melius

11 Toni Maritima

14 Marilyn Rova

Cathleen Sherman

John Barnhart

15 Jude Gustafson

16 Jackie Gonzalez

18 Denise Reinke

19 Natalee Larson

21 Pat Byington

23 Pam Randall

25 Delaney Kendall

26 Joan Bort

27 Lewis Thomson


WOMEN OF PRINCE OF PEACE What do you think of when

you hear the word

“stewardship?” If you’re like

me, probably the first thing

that pops into your head is

“time, talent, treasure,” or

“oh no - we’re going to hear about money (or GOOD -

we’re going to hear about $$).” Well...this Fall there

will be a different “take” on the word. We will be

looking at emotional stewardship...finding a way to

sort and make sense of all that we feel. Gather explains

it this way: “This September, October and November,

we will study selections of Old Testament poetry from

Job, Psalms, Lamentations, and Song of Solomon.

Drawing from the experiences of these ancient writers,

we will learn to look for God for help in stewarding

our deep emotions, finding hope and grace along the

way.” Gather is FULL of inspiration.

The September study entitled No Hard Feelings? The

Angst of Anger uses the Psalms. It moves from anger

and uncertainty to praise and renewed relationship

with God. Join a group of women that will take this

walk through the study. You have a choice of an

evening meeting or a morning meeting. Joy Circle

meets at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17, in the

church library. Faith Circle meets at 10:00 a.m. on

Thursday, September 19, in the church library.

Some of the women who attended the Esther Study

this summer celebrated the

“Feast of Purim” by

enjoying Hamantaschen

cookies (pictured).

The LOVE

PROJECT for

September is the

collection of school

supplies. Many of

the students in the Highline School District have a

challenging time gathering their needed supplies.

Often teachers spend their own money to help out.

This will continue for sure, but gathering these items

will give us the opportunity to help a bit. To give you

an idea, we chose six things to focus on: #2 pencils,

glue sticks, 24 count crayons, eight-count washable

markers (wide), notebook paper, and/or composition

books. However, if you see a sale on something that is

not on the list, feel free to donate that as well.

If you like to think ahead, the LOVE PROJECT for

October will be men’s white crew socks for the Peace

Shelter.

**We received a thank you note from Compass

Housing Alliance. Mel Schneider and Gail Kelly

delivered bags of bath towels and toiletries that were

gathered for the Church of Steadfast Love. Thank you

to the congregation for participating in the gathering

of these items.

QUILTERS need quilt tops. Do you feel like sewing

some beautiful fabric pieces together? This can be

done at church on Thursday mornings or at home.

Size?? 60x80 inches. Fabric is available! Quilts will

be shipped the first week of November. Sewing

machines need to hum before then! (Smile.)

Speaking of thinking ahead...there are TWO

conventions in the future:

1. The Southwestern Washington (1C) SWO will be

hosting their annual convention at Christ

Lutheran Church in Lakewood, WA, on

October 12 (8211 112th St SW, Lakewood). The

title ”FEAR NOT for I am with you” sounds like a

WELCAWELCA——WOMEN OF PRINCE OF PEACEWOMEN OF PRINCE OF PEACE


great study in these times (or any time). More

information and registration forms are on the

WELCA bulletin board. It is more economical to

sign up before October 1.

2. Phoenix will be the host city for the Triennial

Convention July 14-16, 2020. That city is

relatively close and it sure would be fun to have a

group of women attend. We had such a great time

in Spokane...how many years ago??

SAVE THE DATE!

Lutheran Community Services Northwest is having

its Annual Fundraising Luncheon on Sunday,

October 13, at the Lynnwood Convention Center.

Denis Short, and Julie and Art Landskov will be able

to give you more details. We would love to have you

join us there. More information is on the bulletin

board across from the church office. The work of LCS

includes finding loving homes for foster children,

assisting people struggling with homelessness,

meeting the basic needs of and welcoming refugees.

They also run a medical clinic and daycare center in

their facility on S 188th St. “Healing doesn’t happen in

isolation; it happens in community.” You can RSVP to

Denis or the Landskovs, and they will take care of the

rest. Thank you!

HOSPITALITY HOUSE EVENING

MEALS

Tuesday September 10 through Sunday,

September 15. The residents of the women’s shelter

are smacking their lips. They love the meals that PoP

prepares for them and it’s our turn again! The meal

provider list is on the House’s bulletin board! Need a

meal idea? Fish has been requested. Questions? See

me—Coordinator Eileen Severns

REMEMBERING…

HAZEL “LEA”

HICKMAN

Lea Hickman was born in

Seattle, Washington on

March 9, 1943. She was

reunited with her husband,

Bill Hickman and her son,

Mike Hickman, on Sunday,

August 11, 2019.

Lea was a teacher for many years. She taught Art,

French and before retirement in 2005 was teaching

English Language Learners (ELL) to elementary

students at Seahurst Elementary in Burien. Her love

of children and sharing of knowledge made her many

years of teaching a joy. Lea and Bill led an amazingly

full life. They were active members of numerous

boating clubs in the Puget Sound area. They were

out on their boat almost every weekend, visiting their

favorite spots around Puget Sound like Blake Island,

Gig Harbor and Poulsbo. Every summer they went

up to Desolation Sound in BC, Canada to visit their

favorite spots like Roscoe Bay, Squirrel Cove and


Rebecca Spit. They even took their boat as far as

Glacier Bay, Alaska.

Lea loved to read non-fiction nautical books and had

an immense collection of everything she read. She

loved to laugh; the Carol Burnett show was one of her

favorites. She loved music and attended concerts with

her daughter to see favorites of hers such as the Beach

Boys and the Steve Miller Band. She was a devout

member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church for over

30 years. Lea was able to speak both French and

Norwegian. She played the piano and accordion. She

was an artist and was able to sketch anything. She

drew the covers of many a cruising cookbook and

even designed an anniversary burgee for a local yacht

club.

Lea was predeceased by her loving husband of 38

years, Bill Hickman, her son, Mike Hickman, and her

sister, Vicki Rude. Lea is survived by her daughter,

Karen Sargin and Karen’s husband, San, and one

granddaughter, Elisabeth Sargin. In addition, she is

also survived by her niece, Kristin Boyd and Kristin’s

husband Rafael, and her nephew Ricke Tucker; as

well as many cousins both in Norway and in the USA.

PEACE SHELTER BEGINS AGAIN

As October draws near, we begin preparations for

Peace Shelter men to gather here on Sunday nights

for a safe and comfortable place to sleep out of the

cold. Posted on the Peace Shelter bulletin board is a

sign up sheet for provisions that are needed for that

time right next to a grocery list of suggested items.

Please consider signing up for providing a meal for

the gentlemen who sleep here so we can get those

slots filled early! Thanks to all who sign up; this is a

special ministry headed up by Arnie Walter. He

takes really good care of these men one night a week

and we thank him so much!

FROM THE BISHOP THE SPIRIT - SEPTEMBER 2019 On August 3, as I prepared to fly

to Milwaukee for the 2019

ELCA Church-wide Assembly, I

looked out the airplane window

at Mt. Rainier and thought,

“Wow! Is there anything more spectacular?” And, I

admit, I also thought, “I have so much work to do

right here in the synod, why do I have to leave for a

week?”

On August 12, as I prepared to leave Milwaukee to

return home, I looked out the airplane window at

Lake Michigan and thought, “Wow! I am both so

proud of our church and also so aware of how much

further we have to go!”

I hope that you were able to follow the Assembly in

real time by watching the livestream. But even if you

weren’t able to follow the assembly in real time, I

encourage you to read about the people elected, the

motions that were passed, experience the worship,

and hopefully, enter into the joy that happens when

we are church together (which was the theme for this

year). It truly was a blessing to be with over 1,000

Lutherans as we did good and hard work this past

week.

In the coming months I will reflect more on some of

the motions and actions that happened at the Church-

wide Assembly. But here are a few thoughts as I

return home. We are connected to a deep and broad

community throughout the United States. We are

people of different ethnicities, cultures, colors,

sexualities, and genders. We are young and old. We

are from blue and red states. We are people who are


Lutherans from birth and we are people who

embraced the Lutheran lens of Christianity later in

life.

We are a people who are listening to God’s call to

embrace all people, even when it is difficult or

uncomfortable. We are a people who ask forgiveness

when we mess up and we are a people of grace. We

are a people who march against unjust laws and we

are a people who sing of that promised day when all

will be made right. We are a people who ask many

questions and we are a people who reflect on words

spoken. We are a people who try (as best we can) to

follow Robert’s Rules of Order and we are a people

who laugh when no one can figure out the rabbit hole

we have gone down as we attempt Robert’s Rules of

Order. We are a people who sing old and well-known

hymns with gusto and we are a people who embrace

new words and new melodies in this new day.

In short, we are people of God. We don’t always get

it right. We don’t always agree. But God’s Spirit was

present and active in Milwaukee just as God’s Spirit is

present and active in your congregation, in the

Northwest Washington Synod, and in the wider

ELCA. I am confident and excited about what is next

for us and for the entire ELCA.

As we heard throughout the assembly, Together we are

Church.

If you would like to know more about the actions

taken by the 2019 Church-wide Assembly, you can

follow this link: https://elca.org/News-and-

Events/8003

Grace & Peace,

Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee

THANK YOU!

“Dear Deborah and Pastors, We are ending the

week with gratitude for your hospitality for Faith

Action Network earlier in the week! I can’t [thank]

you enough for your opening the doors for our

retreat saved the day! We hope to have further

collaborations with you in the days ahead.

Blessings, Elise & Paul & FAN”

PASTORAL STAFF Conrad Tollefson [email protected]

Sam Nick Sseba [email protected]

https://elca.org/News-and-Events/8003

https://elca.org/News-and-Events/8003


OFFICE STAFF & LAY STAFF Parish Nurse Ministry Karen Richter

& Teri Bottoms

Blood Pressure Checks Samalie Sseba

Choir Director/Pianist William Tollefson

Children’s Choir Director Charity Tollefson

Organist David Barela

Office Administrator/Editor Deborah Santiago

Bookkeeper Denise Beebe

Custodian Gordon King

Congregational President 2019 Dave Hill

MONDAY-THURSDAY 9:00 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M.

CLOSED FRIDAY—SUNDAY

(206) 243-0987 [email protected]

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Deadline is Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., for publication

during the last week of the month.

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SUNDAYS AT 10:00 A.M.

September 1, Pentecost 12

Blood Pressure & Food Bank Sunday

10AM Worship with Communion




10AM Worship with Communion & Rite of Healing



FREE CPR Class Following Worship




GOSPEL FOR SEPTEMBER

September 1—Luke 14:1, 7-14

Jesus observes guests jockeying for position at the table. He

uses the opportunity to teach his hearers to choose humility

rather than self exaltation. Jesus also makes an appeal for his

hosts to mimic God’s gracious hospitality to the poor and the

broken.

September 8—Luke 14:25-33

Jesus speaks frankly about the fearsome costs of discipleship.

Those who follow him should know from the outset that

completing the course of discipleship will finally mean

renouncing all other allegiances.


Jesus tells two stories that suggest a curious connection between

the lost being found and sinners repenting. God takes the

initiative to find sinners, each of whom is so precious to God that

his or her recovery brings joy in heaven.


Jesus tells the curious story of a dishonest man who cheats his

employer and then is commended by him for having acted so

shrewdly. Jesus wonders why his own followers are less creative

and diligent in the stewardship given that they are managers of a

fare more valuable household.


Jesus tells a parable in which the poor one is “lifted up” and the

rich one is “sent away empty.” Jesus makes it clear that this

ethic of merciful reversal is not new but is as old as Moses and

the prophets.

Hospitalized

Paul Schumacher

In a Care Center

Klara Dunn Phyllis Bowman

Braxton Dunn

Health Concerns

Bob Atkinson Mary Ann Pray

Craig Slater (friend of

Teri Bottoms)

Rhyson Houser

Sharman Thoma Janet Schneider

Claude Wesson JoAnn Alexander

June Brady Brady Switzer

Betsy Poehlman Denise Reinke

Barbara Atkinson

Other Prayer Concerns

Carolyn Wesson

Deaths

Family & Friends of Lea Hickman at her passing


September 2019

See our online calendar at http://www.princeofpeaceseatac.com/NEWSLETTER-AND-CALENDAR.html

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SeaTac WA 98148

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