The document discusses an upcoming summer mission week event being organized by Everett Family Church (EFC) in Everett, Washington. It will involve partnering with a team from Houston, Texas to participate in outreach activities in the local community like kids clubs, prayer walking, and a carnival. All members of EFC are encouraged to participate in various ways like handing out flyers, driving the church van, or hosting visitors. The week-long event is aimed at being a memorable and defining mission experience for the whole EFC family within their own community.

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A Mission Trip in Everett
by Pastor Mike
My first mission trip happened when I was a youth in tenth
grade. I joined a team of about thirty youth and adults who
were going to renovate a parsonage, lead a children’s
Vacation Bible School, and encourage the followers of Jesus
living in a small Idaho town. My good friend, Shawn, and I
served on the electrical team and were nicknamed the
“Sparkies.” It was a defining and tiring event in my life -
with several shocking moments!
A few years ago my family took a mission trip with other
EFC families to Haiti. There was lots of exciting travel and
questionable roommates - very active rats. The twelve of us
served in the humid, Haitian heat as we led a Vacation Bible
School for children, provided dental care, and encouraged
the local believers. It was another defining event for me and
impactful for my whole family.
Now it is time to bring a defining mission experience to the
whole EFC family. The Community Pastors have been in
conversation for months about what is ahead. Rather than
traveling far away, we will be Jesus with skin here in Everett.
No long, tiring journey to get there; no “shocking”
moments; no rodent roommates; and no humid heat. But
even without all of that this will be a memorable event in the
life of our church family! The EFC Summer Mission Week is
something we ALL can participate in and when it is over we
will be around to assist those who need further
encouragement in their walk with Jesus. This is a local,
vacation-with-a-purpose, for all ages!
In less than two months we will have a team from Humble
Area First Baptist Church in Houston, Texas coming to
Everett. They are motivated by their desire to share the
good news of Jesus and serve the church of Jesus. We will
partner with them in this and be encouraged by our
brothers and sisters in Christ. Our biggest role is to be
present and my goal is that everyone at EFC will participate
in some way. So what are some ways we can be present?
Stop by the Family Tree and hand out invitations to the
kids’ club. Hand out invitations to families you know.
Drive or co-pilot the church van to pick children up for
the kids’ club.
Help children check in for the kids’ club.
Participate in the kids’ club - have your children attend.
Host folks in your home or just spend time with them.
Join us in walking through our community and praying.
Talk to the parents who attend the Friday night carnival.
Please plan to be part of this week. Things begin on
Sunday, July 26 through Friday, July 31.
EFC FAMILY GATHERING
S A T U R D A Y S @ 5 P M
Join us for a time of family worship and age-graded
teaching. We call our service
the Family Gathering. It’s a
time when the EFC gathers as
a family for worship, music,
Bible teaching and age-
graded breakouts followed by
dinner. We conclude our study
of the Bible book of Exodus
this month!
E F C F O C U S J U N E 2 0 1 5
FAMILY CAMP 2015
Friday-Monday, June 26-29
See you at camp! Things begin on Friday evening
and conclude on Monday after breakfast.
Saturday we will play at the Lincoln Rock State
Park and Sunday afternoon will be spent at
Slidewaters. Sunday evening is the talent show.
This could be the best vacation of your summer!
Register online at the church website:
Cost is $155 per adult and $50 per child (5-17 years).
Preschool (0-4 years) are free. Scholarships and
transportation is available.
School’s Out Party!
Middle and high schoolers are
invited to the Bell’s house on
Thursday, June 11, 6-8pm.
Come talk, laugh, and play. There will be volleyball
and yard games. Bring a snack to share.

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Taco Tuesday: It
was another
special night
of preparing
dinner and
ser ving the
folks at the
Family Tree
Apartments.
You can see
some of our team members in the serving line -
John, Jono, Micah, Shaina, Dan and Andrea.
Our goal is to bless the folks in this community
and spend an evening sitting to hear their stories.
This is one of the ways we seek to train our
children to be Jesus with skin!
Ripley’s Transition: Our May 9th Family Gathering
began with a brief family meeting. Pastor Mike
sat with Steve and Janine Ripley as they shared
their upcoming transition. They are following
God’s prompting to join Paul and Amanda
Edwards in the start of Purpose Church in north
Everett. They are currently involved in a weekly
after school Bible club in north Everett and are
serving as part of the leadership launch team.
EFC has been blessed to have them as part of our
community for the past seven years. Janine has
served on the Management Team as the financial
secretary and the two have served as Community
Pastors for the past six years.
Community Group Weekend: We just finished our
monthly weekend meeting in homes. The goal of
Community Groups is to provide a place of
intentional discipleship around a meal. Over the
year we have been journeying through the Bible
with a family lesson. Our final Community Group
before summer will be Friday, June 19th.
New Faces at EFC: Pastor Spud and his wife, Julie,
have helped in leading worship in our Family
Gatherings this past month. We are exploring a
ministry partnership here at EFC. Pastor Spud
joined the Blizzard staff eight years ago while he
served at Harbor Light Church. Since then he and
Pastor Mike have become good friends and share
a common vision for living a Spirit-filled life,
serving those who without a church family, and
pastoring the church of Jesus. Please continue to
pray for God’s best and direction during the
summer months.
APRIL REWIND
E F C M a n a g e m e n t T e a m
T H E T E A M : Dan Bell, Janine Ripley, & Mike Wright
Thank you for giving to the ministry of EFC. Be in prayer as
we look for someone to help us bookkeeping.
Total Joy Box gifts in May $6,353.......................
Total EFC spending in May $5,571......................
Community Ministry & Missions Abroad $426........................
Everett Family Church is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization.
Tax Identification # 71-1025722
Visit EFC online (everettfamilychurch.org) for a
current calendar of all events, times, and locations.
EFC BIRTHDAYS:
June 6 Abigail.............................
June 16 Luke H...........................
June 23 Andrea...........................
TACO TUESDAY - June 9th
@ t h e Fam i l y Tre e Ap t s
Join EFC as we serve dinner for the residents in south
Everett. We provide a free meal and space to build
relationships and experience a sense of family
together. Dinner is served 6-7pm.
Sign-up online to contribute to the meal or attend.
EFC Weekends in June
Talk to your Community Pastors for
more on your Community Group
location. More info is online.
May 30 Family Gathering (at Hope)
June 6 Family Gathering (at Hope)
June 13 Family Gathering (at Hope)
June 19 Community Groups (in homes)
June 26-29 Family Camp in Entiat
YOUTH RAFTING RETREAT
Sunday-Tuesday, August 23-25
Middle and high schoolers, are
you ready for an a three day
adventure? Join us on the
Yakima River for fun, friendship
building and spiritual and
personal growth. Cost is $189.
Invite a friend to attend with
you!