Thursday-Friday, August 8-9

We have five tickets for next week's Global Leadership Summit (https://globalleadership.org/global-leadership-summit)! They're free to anyone who has never attended before, or very discounted if you're a returning attendee. If you'd like a ticket, please contact Amy at amyq@plcc.org.

August 6, August 20

10:00 a.m.

Lower Sammamish Commons Park

Let’s stay connected over the summer! Bring the kids, a snack or lunch, swimsuits for the spray park and spend some time with other moms. Invite a friend or neighbor! plcc.org/mops

9:30-11:00 a.m., PLCC Gym

Every other Tuesday (August 13, August 27, ...)

Bring your littles, meet some other parents, & make new friends! Or do you know someone with a little one looking for connection? We're opening the gym for littles to stretch out, have some fun, and meet some new people. This is free, so invite others along with you. We’ll have coffee & tea for the adults and lots of space and play equipment for your young children to get some wiggles out!

Sunday, August 18

We'll be celebrating baptisms on Sunday, August 18. There will be a picnic immediately following the service, and the main dishes will be provided! Please bring a side dish to share.

If your child is interested in baptism, please let us know. We have a resource to help you have discussions with your kids about what baptism means, allowing you to help them decide if this is the right next step in their faith journey.

If you have a young child that you would like to have baptized or dedicated, please contact Kim (kims@plcc.org) to schedule a date. We would love to celebrate with you as part of your church family as we welcome your little one into God's family.

Wednesday mornings, 9:30–11:15 a.m.

Through August 28

You are invited to a 7-week study and connection time for women of all ages. We will use the book and video guide "Sacred Rhythms" by Ruth Haley Barton. Together we will engage spiritual practices that will nourish our souls and transform our faith journey. Childcare available by registration.

New session starts September 5 / Thursdays / A 13-week program helping you recover from the pain of separation and divorce. Find help, discover hope, experience healing. Join at any time. plcc.org/divorcecare

Starts September 24

Every other Tuesday, 9:30-11:15 a.m.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) exists to encourage, equip and develop every mother of young children - ages birth through kindergarten - to realize her potential as a woman, mother and leader. There is also a quality children’s program called MOPS Kids while the mothers are meeting. For more information and registration, visit plcc.org/mops.

Starts September 17

Every other Tuesday, 6:45-8:00 p.m.

Beginning with an open house on September 17, PLCC wants to include more moms than ever before by adding an evening option for MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) and MomsNext! This group is an opportunity for women in the church and community with children birth through 5th grade. MOPS/MomsNext is a place for mothers to connect and grow as women and mothers. We exist to encourage, equip and develop every mother to realize their potential as a woman, mother and leader in the name of Jesus Christ.

Quality childcare will be available while mothers are meeting. Families are also invited to enjoy the Tuesdays Together church meals (served from 6:00-6:45 p.m. in community room 110) before the Evening MOPS/MomsNext gathering. Visit plcc.org/mops for information and registration.

September 20-22

Join women from all over the Pacific Northwest Conference and British Columbia for the annual Fall Retreat at Cascades Camp and Conference Center in Yelm, Washington. Don’t miss this incredible weekend geared toward community, spiritual growth, and meeting God through worship. The speaker will be author and spiritual director Sharon Garlough Brown. Her fiction series, called Sensible Shoes, invites you into the journeys of four women as they—and you—gain a new understanding of friendship and a deeper life with God. PLCC women have reserved a 10-person log cabin so we can experience the weekend together. Register at www.wmpacnwc.org. Questions? Contact Pastor Sharon (sharona@plcc.org).

Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. / Your journey from mourning to joy. Help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. Join at any time. plcc.org/griefshare

Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary / All are welcome to join us for a time of prayer led by one of the pastors.

Various dates and times / Something for everyone. Check out what is available for you and your family at plcc.org/lifegroup

Cultivating community life together. Tuesdays Together starts with dinner at 6:00 p.m. and then we divide into these separate community spaces: Ignite, Club 45, The Journey, Book Club, Pine Lake Community Gospel Choir and some Life Groups. Join us as we engage in life together as a church community, and feel free to come just for dinner.

Here are two upcoming events that are perfect for first-time visitors to Echo Glen:

>>Golf Clinics – August 5-8, evenings

This is another great opportunity to meet some kids, staff & other volunteers. Each session has a lead instructor. You are needed to give attention and encourage individual kids. We’re all set on equipment except we need more golf balls & left-handed clubs. You'll find more information here, including a short video sharing previous year’s clinics.

Please contact Tom Crawford at (206) 390-1431, or Susan Evans at susan@smilepower.org / (425) 984-4069 if you can help.

· Tuesdays Together set-up

· Tuesdays Together clean-up

· Sunday morning hospitality prep

· Fun Zone host

· Sensory cart host

· Children's greeter

· Home Helpers (small home-related tasks done for congregation members)

Contact Kim (kims@plcc.org) if you're ready to serve!

Many students are still without sponsors. Your support of just $30/month helps pay for quality teachers, 2 meals/day and school supplies. Select a student today at plcc.org/pla

We'd love to have you join us! We’re looking for a few more small group leaders for Kairos Kids on Sunday mornings. We could also use more hands in the nursery! Contact Kim (kims@plcc.org) or Nancy (nancyt@plcc.org) if you’re ready to serve.

There are some in our church family that need help with rides to church, doctor appointments, etc. Please contact Diana Fletcher (transportation@plcc.org) if you can help!

Sunday, August 18, 7:00 p.m.

Join a team of 6-8 people that go to Seattle to cook and serve a meal to about 150 men and women in need. The menu is determined at the dispatch center and the food is provided. Please meet in the lower PLCC parking lot at 7:00 p.m. to carpool. plcc.org/onw

* Issaquah Food Bank: Use your orange Food Bank bag when you shop.

* Toiletry Items for Renewal Food Bank

* Used Cell Phone Collection for LifeWire