Lynnewood Gallery

Click on any of the links below or scroll through this page to see pictures of various Lynnewood activities.

Christmas 2011

Lighting the Advent Candles

Rev. Diana leads Children's Moment

Christmas Ensemble - the largest yet!

Lynnewood in the Redwoods (All Church Retreat)

September 2-4, 2011
Monte Toyon Retreat Center, Aptos, CA

Over 100 attended this year's Lynnewood in the Redwoods!  It was our biggest ever, with record numbers of children in all age groups.  There were close to 30 first-time attendees, including a Japanese exchange student attending with her host family.  Rev. Heather and Rev. Diana organized the fun meet-and-greet Friday night session.  Diana's husband Grady led us in song, and even wrote the rousing and popular, "We Call It Lynnewood".  Lynnewood member Rosa P., a classical literature scholar, led the adult Saturday morning program.  The Talent Show was a hit, as always.  Grady was joined by 4 other guitars and a banjo during Campfire, and everyone got into a singing mood.  Sunday's service wrapped up the weekend with the lesson of the Loaves and Fishes.  Click here to read about the experience from a family attending for the first time.

Grady and "We Call It Lynnewood"	Rev. Diana (above) and Rev. Heather (right) at Friday night meet-and-greet		Early morning hike before breakfast	A big crowd at every meal
Ready for Saturday morning program	Adult session leader Rosa	Ping pong	Call to dinner	Suzy and Cathy medley of John Williams movie theme songs
The afternoon hike thumbs up!	22 on the hike	Wipe your face with a yellow bandana! I thought you said yellow banana!	Help up and over a huge tree root	Good dessert!
Rev. Heather and Jim, "We Have a Dear Old Pastor"	4 girls and Luna	Everyone enjoyed the talent show!	Campfire guitars and banjo	Roasting marshmallows over the campfire
Getting ready for the campfire	S'mores - yum!	Youth at the campfire	Everyone's singing	Sunday morning service

Blessing of the Animals

August 28, 2011
Lynnewood

Lynnewood held its first Blessing of the Animals on August 28.  It was held earlier than typical in order to help raise funds for the Valley Humane Society.  Dogs of all sizes and ages were blessed.  Free treats and water were available for the dogs and for their people.  The short service was led by Rev. Heather and Rev. Diana, with music provided by Michelle and led by Donna.  Representatives from the Valley Humane Society were on hand to answer questions and to receive free-will donations. 

Rev. Heather	Rev. Heather blessed each animal		Valley Humane Society answered questions
Every dog cooperated			Jenna and her good friend Donnie

Hot August Nights BBQ

August, 2011
Lynnewood

For four Wednesday evenings in August, the Men's Group hosted a BBQ with all the fixin's.  Each week highlighted a different theme: burgers and hot dogs, taco night, Hawaiian night, and a chili cook-off.  Salads, sides, and desserts were provided, and the desserts were homemade! All enjoyed the good food and good fellowship.

Hawaiian Night			Hula hoops!	Such concentration
Homemade coconut cream and chocolate pies - yum, yum!	Cooks and cleanup	Judges for the chili cook-off	A tough job!

Drip and Drench Family Festival

July, 2011
Lynnewood

On Saturday, July 23rd, 2011, seventy plus children, youth, and adults enjoyed hot dogs, hamburgers, a bounce house, and lots of water activities that left everyone refreshed and exhausted! There were shooting water rockets and gutter boat races. There was watermelon seed spitting, wet sponge throwing, and fun in the wading pool for the youngest. The evening culminated in water balloon throwing for all! Thank you to the Children's Council for their planning and preparation and for all of their family members who were recruited to help. Special thanks to Erik J. and his crew who barbequed a summertime fare to perfection. Most importantly, thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the fun.

Check in	Setting up the water bottle rocket launcher	Wading pool	Waiting for the jump house	Even the smallest had fun in the jump house
Personalizing their water bottle rockets		Rita gets ready to launch her rocket	Peter launches his rocket	Wow! the rocket goes high!
David gives instructions	After making their boats, the kids raced them by blowing on the sail	More boat races	Diana has the kids' attention	Mom cools her feet
and food, too!		Heidi pulls the launcher while Kevin preps for the next launch	Wet sponge throw	John shows proper form
Water balloons are ready	Water balloon fight!	Dave is drenched and happy!

Rev. Heather's First Sunday

July 3, 2011
Lynnewood

On July 3, Lynnewood welcomed Rev. Heather Leslie Hammer as lead pastor. Rev. Heather, we are glad you are here! Various committees presented Rev. Heather with welcome gifts to fill the empty basket, as loaves and fishes were multiplied by everyone pitching in.  A large brunch in the courtyard after the service also welcomed Rev. Heather. 

Bruce C., as incoming chair of Staff Parish, formally introduces Rev. Heather	Denise B., representing Church Council, presents a gift	The basket gets heavier!
Donna K., representing Music, presents a gift	Rev. Heather and John S.	Brunch in the courtyard

Softball 2011

April - July, 2011
Pleasanton Sports Park

The Lynnewood co-ed softball team plays Monday evening/nights from April through July in the Church recreational league at the Pleasanton Sports Park.  Fans are always welcome and are really appreciated by the players.  Lynnewood typically has the largest fan group of any of our opponents, so let's keep up the support!

Bob warms up	Jim hits	Keith hits	Safe!	Christie getting ready
Beth at bat	Beth on 1st	Keith tosses to Amy for the out	Bob hits	Beth gets the out
Bruce at bat	Bruce tries for a double play	Diana hits	Teri sits out	Keith at shortstop
Heidi at 1st	Good catch Heidi!	Curt hits	Good stop by Jim	Double play
Fan enjoy the game	Peter watches Keith score	Heidi gets an in-the-park home run!	Beth gets another out

Easter Sunday

April 24, 2011
Lynnewood

Brass and the Choir rang in a joyous Easter Sunday! 

Brass and choir

Diana leads Children's Moment

30 Hour Famine

February, 2011
Lynnewood

Middle schoolers and high schoolers gave up half a weekend to participate in the annual 30 Hour Famine.  The focus was on Haiti and featured making 38 mini tents, each representing 10,000 children still living in tents in Haiti as a result of the devastating earthquake the previous year.

38 tents per 10,000 children (380,000 total) still living in tents in Haiti	Preparing food to break their fast	Rev. Diana leads the 30 Hour Famine
Explaining Caribbean food, specifically fried plantains.	Sleeping quarters for senior high boys

Snow Trip

January, 2011
Truckee, California

A small group had tons of fun on the annual Lynnewood Snow Trip.  We stayed at the VFW Hall in Truckee and skied/snowboarded at Alpine Meadows.  It was spring skiing in January (very unusual) and all had a great time! Join us next year for a weekend of fun and fellowship for all ages and skiing/boarding/sledding types. Even sitting in the lodge and watching the goings-on is fun!

Keith with new skis	Kylie makes it look sooo easy	Lunch break	Jim with lunch dessert
Coco having fun	Suzy after lessons	Steve after lessons	Great trip!

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