Saturday, November 23, 2013 • The South Whidbey Record
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Religion notes ‘A Pilgrim’s Journey’ Ashley McConnaughey photo
Atlantis Inc.’s first mission attempt at the international contest. From left to right: Haley McConnaughey, Austin Drake, Hannah McConnaughey, Christopher Wilson and Derrick Riley.
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in the competition, but only 10 percent of the teams advanced to the international competition, held in June at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. “Dream big,” says Hannah McConnaughey, 16, captain of the 2013 team. “Then work very hard to make it happen.” Whidbey’s Atlantis Inc. team won one of the few awards at the International level: the Ranger Division “Biggest Bang For the Buck” Award, given to the high school team with the lowest cost-per-point ratio of all underwater robots in the competition. To round out their win, their 20-page technical paper was ranked seventh overall, and their poster received third place internationally and was displayed at the awards ceremony. When not competing, Atlantis Inc. is passionate
ment for His followers to serve Him. Pastor Darrell Wenzek’s message during the worship service deals with this topic with a sermon title, “Use It or Lose It.” An adult Bible study on the book of Genesis is offered beforehand at 9 a.m. by Stan Walker. On Saturday, at 5 p.m., the Bible survey meets at the pastor’s house, discussing the Gospel of Luke.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation will hold service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at 20103 Highway 525, Freeland. Some of the religious ancestors of modern Unitarianism were among those on the Mayflower. When they came ashore in 1620, they established a covenant and a church, First Parish Plymouth — the oldest in the United States and still a Unitarian Universalist congregation. Rev. Reynolds will explore how those pilgrims planted the seeds for what became the liberal Unitarian faith. All are welcome. There will be child care and religious exploration classes for children.
about giving back to their community through outreach. In June, they hosted two Signature Program events at the Island Athletic Club as part of the Seattle Science Festival. The team Unity of Whidbey will has the youngest presenthold service at 10 a.m. ers in the festival’s history. Sunday, Nov. 24, at 5671 These events allowed youths Crawford Road. and adults to have hands-on It’s the time of year experience building and flywhen the congregation ing ROVs, as well as learngathers to count blessings ing about the principles that and enjoy one another’s make them work. company. Gratitude is the Their educational hands-on focus and it’s easy to be display at the 2013 Whidbey grateful, liked and wanted, Area Fair won People’s but what about the things Choice for the second year people don’t like and South Whidbey didn’t ask for? running. Over 300 people Community Church will Rev. Joanna Gabriel will learned about robotics, found hold service at 10 a.m. explore the importance out about its importance in Sunday, Nov. 24, at the of finding the blessings in society, and got the hands-on Grange Hall, 5142 S. all of it. Heidi Hoelting will experience of piloting both Bayview Road. provide, musical inspiraland and underwater robots. Jesus offers encouragetion, QuinSerra Stanley will Commissioner Helen Price Johnson read the resolution congratulating the team. Why w a i t to s ave m on e y ? Ca l l m e a ny t i m e d ay or “We wish them continued n i g h as t for f re e start qu o te or to p u rch a s e c a r i n su r a n ce . success theya now working toward the 2014 competition,” Price Johnson Call my office 24/7. said.
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Christian Science, soul as synonym At 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, the Christian Science service discusses “Soul as a synonym of God and how we, as God’s children, can never be separated from Soul,” this reinforces Jesus’ teachings that we are always safe and whole because God is omnipresent. At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, a special Thanksgiving service will be held. This service includes the opportunity for people to express gratitude and give testimonies. Both services are held at 15910 Highway 525.
Pray with St. Hubert St. Hubert Catholic
Church has a weekly prayer group that meets Tuesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The group is currently focusing on growth in the Holy Spirit and the book, “There’s always more, expecting new fire,” by Sister Nancy Keller.
Worship with Whidbey Quakers Whidbey Island Friends Meeting, also known as Quakers, holds their regular meeting for worship from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Unitarian Universalist building located at 20103 Highway 525. This time of silent worship together may include spoken messages. As the founder of Quakers, George Fox, wrote: “Walk cheerfully over the world, answering that of God in everyone.” For details, visit www. whidbeyquakers.org or email Tom Ewell at tewell@ whidbey.com Open
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