A Message from Pastor Andrea Chaumont
May 28, 2026
Dear Friends,
This week, we will continue on in the gospel of John with John 8:12-20 where Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” The gospel of John is rich with imagery from the Old Testament, even if it is not as apparent as the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. John shows how Jesus is the fulfillment of the traditional festivals of the Jewish people, signaling that while the tabernacle and then the temple were the place where the people met with God, now it is in the person of Jesus that God’s presence is made fully known. May you experience the presence of the risen Jesus this week through God’s gift of the Holy Spirit.
The following 8 weeks we will be in the book of Genesis (following the lectionary). If you want to read along with me, I am reading Marilynne Robinson’s book Reading Genesis: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=marilyn%2Brobinson%2Bgenesis&hvadid=792641726083&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9061302&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=3776820092476126706--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3776820092476126706&hvtargid=kwd-2427317812255&hydadcr=2934_13892003&mcid=7620d145d5ac38f89a60bac22efdaf56&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_2bx775qnfn_e_p67
I am looking forward to exploring these Biblical texts with you!
With hope,
Andrea
Upcoming Dates to be aware of in the month of June:
- We will have a congregational meeting on June 7th to elect elders and deacons. I previously announced May 31, but I would like the clerk of Session to be present so we will meet after the worship service on June 7th. The Nominating Committee has discerned a slate of Deacons and Elders. This is the first time that MBPPC has had Deacons for 16 years! The deacon nominees are Joan Stob, Lydia Hungate, Megan Gaiser and Gary Tatterson. The elder nominee is Mike Stob who is currently the Clerk of Session and is re-upping for a year.
- Mt Baker Park Community Club festival is on Saturday June 20 from 10-4 and we are planning to have a table. This is great opportunity to meet the neighborhood! Anyone is welcome to come! We would like us to have face painting at the booth. If you like to face paint and would like to volunteer some time to help out, please let Andrea or Joan Stob know. If you would just like to be a welcoming, friendly presence at the table, please let Pastor Andrea or Joan Stob know.
- Session meets on June 9th. Please continue to pray for the PNC and for the Office Administrator hiring team (commissioned by Session) as we seek God’s guidance for future leadership of MBPPC.