Lineup Fall 2013

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Meet the Babies 3Reckless Faith 6Swaziland Mission Trip 8Giving Trees 10New Member Connection 13Working, the Musical 17Succeed - Winter 2014 20

fall 2013

CHILDREN & FAMILY 2-3

GROWTH 3-6

LEADERSHIP 6

MISSION 7-8

SERVICE 9-14

SOCIAL 15-16

WORSHIP 16-18

YOUNG ADULTS & YOUTH 18-19

What is an L-Team?People engaging in a Live.Love.Learn. activity where relationships are built and Christ is shared.

L-Teams are not small groups• Theymayormaynotmeetweekly• TheymayormaynotopenabibleorprayortalkaboutJesus

L-Teams can include anyone, meet anywhere and do almost anything

• TheyarenotjustforSt.Luke’speople-inviteco-workers,neighborsandfriends• Theycanmeetatyourhouse,atchurchoratthebowlingalley

Formoreinformation,contactJanGrothe:253.941.3000orjgrothe@stlukes-church.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

456 Kids for ChristAwesomeadventures,greatgames,creativecraftsandotherinteresting“stuff”awaityouandyourfriendsfor456KFC.Eachnighthasagreatmeal,funactivitiesanda lesson encouraging children tobelikeChrist.Being“forChrist”isexcitingandfun:inviteyourfriendsandcomeforthefellowship,foodandadventure!

When: 3rdWednesday,6:30-8:30pm Where: MalkowHall(someoffsite) Contact: DavidDetzler;dedetzler@comcast.net; 206-819-3683

Angel BreakfastTheAngelBreakfastisaneventforfamilieswithyoungerchildren.Familieseattogetherandexperiencedrama,music,doorprizes,thereadingoftheChristmasstory,picturetaking,andpuppets,whilefocusingonthetruemeaningofChristmas.Ticketsaresoldaheadoftimeandat the door.

When: Saturday,December7,9am Where: MalkowHall Contact: MitzieOllila;mollila@stlukes-church.com

Backstage Worship Tour for KindergartenersWhathappensbehindthescenestoprepareforworshipservicesontheweekends?KindergartenersandtheirparentswilltourbackstagewithPastorChris,interactwithLarryandtheband,andsingaspecialsongthenextdayatworship.Specialpassesarerequired.RegisterinSt.Luke’slobby.

When: Saturday,October19,3-4:30pm Where: StLuke’sWorshipCenter Contact: JanGrothe;jgrothe@stlukes-church.com

Birthday Party for One-Year-OldsIt’saparty!Acommunitybirthdayparty.Meetotherparentsofallthechildrenwhoturnedoneyearoldin2013.Celebratethefirstyearoflifeandreceiveaspecialgiftforyourchild.(Thispartyisforthebirthdaychildandhis/herparents.Childcareisprovideduponrequestforsiblings.)

When: Saturday,January25,10am Where: StLuke’sGreatRoom Contact: JanGrothe;jgrothe@stlukes-church.com

Children’s ChoirChildreningrades1-6areinvitedtosingforworshiponceamonthatthe11amservice,forspecialprogramsandservices,SundaySchoolChristmasProgram,AngelBreakfast,PalmSunday,ChristmasEve(3pmservice),andaconcertinMay.

When: Thursdays,6-7pm Where: St.Luke’sRoom101 Contact: MitzieOllila;mollila@stlukes-church.com

Children’s Church VolunteersThisteamofvolunteersleadsasmalllessonandsnacktimewithchildrenages4-7duringthesermontimeatthe11am worship service.

When: Sundays,11am Where: St.Luke’s Contact: MitzieOllila;mollila@stlukes-church.com

Girl Scout Troop 52945Allgirlsarewelcomeinourtroop.WehavefunearningbadgesandgoingonfieldtripslikeDisneyOnIce,ExperienceMusicProject,andiceskating.Wealsoenjoyweekendcamping.Sixth-gradeandolder-Cadettes-meetat5:30pmwhiletheyoungergirlsmeetat6:30pm.

When: 1stand3rdThursdays,5:30-8pm Where: St.Luke’sRoom311 Contact: SandyKon;troop2945@comcast.netor 253-941-2761

Helping Hands for 4-year-oldsFour-year-olds love to help! Kids and parents will learn about serving others as they decorate and fill Hope 2 Others (H2O) bags for the homeless, and as they fill Thanksgiving baskets and make cards for Mirror Lake families.

When: Saturday,November23,10am Where: St.Luke’sGreatRoom Contact: JanGrothe;jgrothe@stlukes-church.com

Kick Off Sunday - Three-Year-OldsSeptember8marksaspecialdayforthree-year-olds.ThisistheirtimetostartSundaySchool!Aspartoftheirevent,thepastorwillhaveaprayer,blessingtime,andgiftforthe3’satthebeginningofthe9:30servicethatmorning.Children will then go with their parents to the classroom to beginSundaySchool.

When: Sunday,September8,9:30am Where: St.Luke’sWorshipCenter Contact: JanGrothe;jgrothe@stlukes-church.com

Meet the Babies - Zero to One-Year-OldsWhoaretheotherbabiesatSt.Luke’s?Betteryet,whoaretheirparents?It’shardtohaveconversationswithotherparentsasyoujuggleyourbaby’sneeds.Thistimesetasideforparentstomeetandsharejoysandstrugglesofhavingababyinthehome.Noagenda,butatimeformomsanddadstogettoknoweachother.Wewanttomakeiteasyforyouandaremeetingforafewminutesafterthe9:30service/beforethe11:00service.

When: Sunday,October13,10:30-11am Where: St.Luke’sLearningCenter Contact: CarrieAndrew;253-376-3434

On Fire Sunday SchoolWeeklyclassesforkids3-year-oldthrough6th grade. Weprovideavarietyofactivities:classtime,BibleAdventure,serviceprojects,SuperSunday,Scripturememoryandprayers.Childrencanregisteratanytime!

When: Sundays,9:30am Where: St.Luke’sorMalkowHall Contact: MitzieOllila:mollila@stlukes-church.com

St. Luke’s Cub Scout Pack 307St.Luke’sistheCharterOrganizationforFederalWayCubScoutPack307,currentlyconsistingof1st-5th grade boys. Doyouhaveaboyorknowonewhomightbeinterestedinjoiningthefun?Hiking,familycampouts,pinewoodderby,BBguns,archery,summercamp,swimming,innertubingatSnoqualmie...andmuchmore!ComecheckusouttoseeifyoursonwouldliketobeapartofCubScouts.

When: Packmeeting:2ndTuesdayat7pm; Denmeetingtimesvarybyden Where: Packmeeting:MalkowHall;Denmeetings vary(2ndand5thgradersmeetatSt.Luke’s) Contact: JerryNeumann;jerrybn@q.comor 253-854-4067

Sunday School SnacksOrganize,serveanddonatesnacksforSundaySchoolkidsonceamonth,duringtheBibleAdventureeveryweekfor5weeks,andpreparetreatbagsatChristmas.

When: Sundays,9:30-10:30am Where: St.Luke’s Contact: AnnStoker;253-939-2563

Toddler Bibles for Two-Year-OldsAttwo,childrenarelikespongesandlearnsomanythingsveryquickly.It’seasyforthemtolearnJesussongsandBiblestories.Two-year-oldswillbepresentedwithaspecialBiblejustfortheiragegroupduringtheworshipserice.Agreatadventureoflearningbegins!

When: Sunday,September22,11am Where: St.Luke’sWorshipCenter Contact: JanGrothe;jgrothe@stlukes-church.com

Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)BibleStudyFellowship(BSF)isanon-denominationalBiblestudydesignedtohelppeopledrawclosertoGodthroughthedailystudyofHisWordandbebetterpreparedtofulfillGod’scallfortheirlives.TheFederalWayWomen’sDayclassmeetsatStLuke’s,buttherearealsoeveningclassesforwomen,eveningclassesformen,andyoungadults.

When: Wednesdaymornings,9am-11am Where: StLuke’s Contact: LesSoltis;lessoltis2u@msn.comor www.bsfinternational.org

Bible Study with the TaddysOurnextsessionwillstartonSeptember3,2013.Thebooksthatweareplaningtostudyin2013/2014includethegospelofMarkorthebookofNehemiah.SoifyouhavefreetimeonTuesdaynightscomejoinusforBiblestudyandfellowship.

When: Tuesdays,7-8:30pm Where: St.Luke’s,Room312 Contact: LuizRusso;luizcrusso@hotmail.com DaveFord;calicomoon@hotmail.com

Bridge ParentingWhenachildreachesadolescence,itcanfeellikeagulfhas opened between the parent and the child you used to know.Mytwice-weeklyblogofferstipsandsuggestionsforhowtobuildaBRIDGEtoyourteen,usingBalance,Respect,Inspiration,Discipline,Guidance,andEmpathy.Topicsalreadyintroducedincludelying,self-centeredness,andhow-old-is-too-old-for-an-Easter-basket.

Contact: SueAcuna;http://mrsacuna.wordpress.com

Budget PlanningYouwanttohonorGodwiththefirst10%ofyourincomeORthedollardoesn’tstretchasfarasitusedtoeachmonthORyousimplycan’tmeetyourmonthlyfinancial

obligations-considerreachingoutforguidance.Ourvolunteerswillworkwithyouindividuallyandconfidentiallytohelpyouprioritizeyourspendingandsetsomereasonablegoalsforyourfuture.

When: ByAppointment Where: St.Luke’sorvariouslocations Contact: JanGrothe;jgrothe@stlukes-church.com

Captain TrainingDoyouwanttoknowmoreaboutL-Teams—howtheywork,whattheyarefor,whoisinvolved?ThistrainingwillansweryourquestionsaboutleadingateamandgiveyoualltheinformationyoucouldeverwantorneedaboutwhatL-Teamsare.Nocommitmentrequired.

When: AsNeeded Where: St.Luke’s Contact: JanGrothe;jgrothe@stlukes-church.com

Come As You Are - ParentsCome and discuss pertinent topics with other parents onraisinglittleones.Theclassisforparentswhohavechildrennewbornthroughkindergarten.Childcareisavailableinournursery.Tinyonescancomewiththeirparents.

When: Sundays,October27&November3,9:30am Where: St.Luke’s Contact: JanGrothe;jgrothe@stlukes-church.com

CORECoreisdesignedforthosewhoseektodeveloptheirknowledgeandskillsforthepurposeofsharingJesusChrist.EverytwohourclassincludesdeepBiblestudyledbypastorsanddeaconswithdiscussionandlifeapplication.FallsessionbeginsOct.6.

When: Sundays,9-11am Where: St.Luke’s Contact: ToddZern;tzern@stlukes-church.com

Financial Discipleship DevelopmentDidyouknowthatthereareover800piecesofScripturethatspeaktoourpersonalfinances,inadditiontothe2000versesthatspeaktosocial-basedfinance?Inresponsetothisemphasis,thisL-TeamwillfacilitatediscussionsonhowStLuke’scanopenopportunitiesforChristtotransformtheheartsandmindsofindividualsandfamiliesintermsoffinance.

Contact: ToddZern:tzern@stlukes-church.com BryanMann:wqbang@gmail.com RogerErickson:r-erickson@msn.com

Friday Night Learn TeamSupport,encouragement,andprayerareimportanttothisteamaswellasstudyingGod’sWord.Afteraweekatwork,it’sgreattobetogetherandberefreshedinbody,mind,andspirit.We’recurrentlystudyingProverbs.

When: Fridays,7-9pm Where: Hileman’s:81612thStNE,Auburn Contact: RuthHileman;253-931-0192

God StoriesGodcaresaboutbigstuffinourlivesandequallycaresabouttheday-to-day,“little”stuff.Heworksinallways,inallaspectsofourlives.HowhaveyouseenHimatworkinyourlife?WhathasGodbeensayingtoyoulately?Wouldyouconsidersharingyour“GodStory”withthecongregation?Iwillworkwithyouinwritingyourstory.

When: Anytime Where: Anywhere Contact: JanGrothe;jgrothe@stukes-church.com

GriefShareA13-weekChrist-centeredvideo/workbookanddiscussionformatwherepeoplecanbecomfortedandbeacomforttootherswhiletheybegintheirjourneyofgrievingoverthedeathofalovedone.Theweeklyvideofeaturessomeofthenation’sforemostexpertsongriefrecovery.Eachseminaralsoincludesagriefsupportdiscussiongroup.NewsessionbeginsSeptember8.

When: Sundays,1-3pm Contact: JeanFord;StLukesGriefShare@gmail.com; 253-839-8583

Lake Tapps/Lakeland Hills Small GroupCurrentlyincludesagesfrom35-55(otherageswelcome).Wearediscussingtopicalsubjectsandarestudyingthebook30 Life Principles.WemeetonWednesdaysat7nearLakeTapps.ItisashortdriveforanyonelivinginAuburn,Edgewood,PuyallupandevenFederalWay.

When: Wednesdays,7pm Where: BlessingHouse,nearLakeTapps Contact: JerryBlessing;253-863-2187

Learn at Thompsons’ Small GroupThissmallgroupmeetsweeklytostudytheWordofourLordthroughvariousBiblestudies,St.Luke’ssermonstudies,andvariousbooks(i.e.Hole in the Gospel).ThegroupalsovolunteersfornumerousactivitiesatSt.Luke’s.

When: Wednesdays,7pm Where: Thompsons’House Contact: KyHopewell;hchmab@comcast.net

Marriage MinistryMarriagecanbedifficultattimes.ManyproblemsinvolvealackofunderstandingthedifferencesbetweenmenandwomenandhowGodhaswiredusdifferentlyforapurpose.Periodically,classeswillbeofferedtoenrichthemarriagerelationship.Classesmaybetopical,bookbased,onDVD,orotherformatsthateffectivelyconveyhelpfulinformationtonotonlyallowyourmarriagetosurvive,butto thrive.

Contact: KeithorKarenCook;rajety@gmail.com

Membership ClassThisworkshopdiscussesSt.Luke’smissionandvisionandtopicsoftheChristianfaith,anditisatimeforyourquestionstobe addressed. Although itisaprerequisitetobecomingamember,thedecisiontojoinisyourswhenyouareready.NewMemberSundayincludesabrunchat9:30andthereceptionatthe11amservice.

When: Workshops:Friday,Sept19,6:30-9pm andSaturday,Sept20,9am-4pm One-on-Onetime:Sunday,Sept29,9:30am ReceivingMembers:Sunday,Oct6,11am Where: St.Luke’sGreatRoom Contact: JanGrothe;jgrothe@stlukes-church.com

Men’s MinistryWouldyouliketoinfluenceyourworldforChrist,beapassionateleaderratherthanapassivefollower,beabetterhusband,andhaveagoodtimeintheprocess?JoinothersinSt.Luke’sMen’sMinistryforavarietyofsocial,recreational,andspiritualactivitiesdesignedtoequipyoutobethemanGodhascalledyoutobe.Joinusforbreakfastandaninspiringmessage.

When: 2ndSaturday,7:30-9am Contact: KeithCook;rajety@gmail.com

Monday Night Bible StudyWeeklysmallgroupBiblestudyopentoallages.

When: Mondays,7pm Where: Frank&PatValdez’House,TwinLakes Contact: JohnBreyer;donnabreyer@clearwire.net, 253-925-2021

Order of St. Luke the PhysicianWeareanecumenicalteamwhostudiesandpraysforhealingthroughJesusChrist.

When: 1st Thursday,7-9pm Where: St.Luke’s,Room312 Contact: JerryChurch;cathyslilshadow@comcast.net

Puget Sound Women’s Prayer ConnectionWeareagroupofladieswhomeetforashortdevotionfollowedbyprayerforournation,city,government,churches, pastors, missionaries, and any other needs expressedbythoseinattendance.

When: 2ndFriday,10-11:30am Where: PatFuller’sHome,otherlocations Contact: MarleneRusch;ladybenjicat@aol.com; 253-529-1215

Reckless Faith - Bible StudyFollowingGodhasalwaysbeenrisky.Inaworldwherewetendtobeovercautiousaboutnearlyeverything,it’snosurprisethatourobsessionwithsafetycancarryovertohowweliveourfaithintheworld.ButGoddoesn’twantustoplayitsafe.Reckless Faithwillhelpyoufindafreshdevotionandpassioninyourfaith.AswereadanddiscussthisbookyouwillexperiencechallengesthatwillhelpyoufocusonyourlifeandyourrelationshipswithothersandespeciallyourrelationshipwithourLord.

When: Sundays,9:30am&Wednesdays,7pm Contact: PastorBobBeckstrom

Starting RightEnvisionyourchildrenasadults.Whatdoyoudreamforthem?Whatkindofcharacteristicswouldyouliketobedevelopedinthem?Nowisthetimetolaythegroundworkforallyouwillteachyourchildrenastheygrow.

When: Sundays,January19&26,9:30am Where: St.Luke’s Contact: JanGrothe;jgrothe@stlukes-church.com

Sunday Evening Small GroupLookingfornewpeopletojointhisL-Team!ThesmallgroupmeetsatNola’shouseonSundayevenings.ThegrouphasbeendoingCharlesStanleybookswithstudyguidesfordiscussion.Study,visit,andenjoytreatstoeat!FordirectionstoNola’s,emailSteve.

When: Sundays,6:30-8pm Where: Nola’shome Contact: Steve;wilsonfish@earthlink.net

Surviving the HolidaysIn past years, the Christmas holiday season may have beenatimeofgreatanticipationandexcitement…butthisyear,theprospectoffacingtheholidayswithoutyourlovedonemaycauseanxietyanddread.Youarenotalone.“SurvivingtheHolidays”isaGriefShareseminar,whichhascompiledpracticalideasforsurvivingthedeepsorrowandpainyoumayexperience,wordsofencouragementtohelp you during the holiday season, and decreasing your stressintheprocess.Thereisa$10.00registrationfeeformaterials and lunch.

When: Saturday,November16,10am-Noon Where: St.Luke’s,Room237 Contact: RickandJeanFord;253-839-8583or StLukesGriefGroup@gmail.com

Tuesday Afternoon Bible StudyThisgroupstudiesavarietyoftopics,learnstoapplyGod’struthstolife,andenjoyseachother’scompany.

When: Tuesdays,1pm Where: St.Luke’s Contact: BobBeckstrom;253-517-5204

Tuesday Nite GirlsForwomenonly,thisteamdiscussesBibletopics,lifetopics,booksoftheBibleandwhateverelsewechoose!

When: Tuesdays,6:30-8pm Where: Jan’shouse Contact: JanGrothe;jgrothe@stlukes-church.com

Women’s MinistryLadies!Gearupforanewyear!Wewillhaveamonthlyformatforavarietyoftopics,presentations,andevents:Biblical,homelife,relational,inspirational,financial,family,personal,shoppingandmore!Ourfirstevent(Oct5)istitled,“WhenCanISayNo!”,andwillbefacilitatedbySueThode,LicensedCounselor.

When: 1stSaturdayofthemonth,9-11am Where: StLuke’s,GreatRoomA Contact: JanGrothe;jgrothe@stlukes-church.com

Wednesday Morning Men’s Bible StudyWe support and encourage one another in our Christian walkoffaith.Wediscusstopicalconcernsthatmenfacetoday,fromworkethics,tobalanceoffamilylife,tohealthybusiness practices, to community leadership using the Bibleasthesourcebookandanswerstoourquestions.Agreatgroupofmenthatarenotafraidtogetdownandtoughwhentheadventureoflifetriestotearusapart.

When: Wednesdays,6:30-7:30am Where: PovertyBayCafe,FederalWay Contact: RobertGrothe;rgrothe@tcmnet.com; 206-228-1117

Wednesday Night Learn TeamBiblestudies,topicstudies,andotherareasofinterestareallapartofthisL-Team.ThisisagreatplacetolearnmoreaboutJesusandHisloveandgrace.

When: Wednesdays,7pm Where: St.Luke’sRoom312 Contact: JohnTaylor;253-859-9368

Call TeamAsachurchweareseekingtocallaPastorofOutreach.TheCallTeamwillresearchandinterviewprospectivecandidateswithguidancefromPastorChrisandourNWDistrictPresident.CallTeamMembers:ChrisDavis,JenAnderson,RayJohnson,MattKoosmann,BreeMann,ChangPak,andDaveRamsay.

Contact: ChrisDavis;cdavis@stlukes-church.com

Executive Leadership TeamTheELTistheformallinkbetweenthecongregationandtheSeniorPastor.ThefunctionofthisteamistothinkaheadaboutwhereGodisleadingSt.Luke’sandtocarryout all policies and procedures put in our constitution and bylaws.Membersonthisteamhavearecommendationand interview process through Pastor Chris and are elected by the congregation at the annual congregational meeting.ELTmembersfor2013-2014are:LeadPastor:ChrisDavis;President:MikeBevers;VP:LesSoltis;Secretary:SelenaKoosmann;LayMinister:HowardBritt;Members-at-Large:KenBreyer,RogerErickson,BettyAnnPalmoreandRickRoppel.

When: 2ndMonday,6:30pm Where: St.Luke’s Contact: ChrisDavis;cdavis@stlukes-church.com

Lay Ministry TeamThepurposeoftheLayMinistryTeamistoprovidecareandsupporttopeopleatSt.Luke’s.Theteamoverseesseveralaspectsofcare(LifeChange,Recovery,Health,Connections,andPrayer)andsupportsotherL-Teamswhoprovidecare.Membersonthisteamhavearecommendation and interview process through Pastor Chris.LayMinisterTeam:LeadPastor,ChrisDavis;DirectorofSpiritualGrowth,JanGrothe;Chair,HowardBritt;BobBeckstrom,AnnMurphy,DonnaWilker,DanFlint,SharonBottomley,SteveSalyer,andRuthHileman.

When: 2ndSunday,12:30pm Where: St.Luke’s Contact: HowardBritt;howardabritt@comcast.net

St. Luke’s Foundation & Legacy DevelopmentThisgroupwillsoonbegindevelopingaplaninwhichtodirectlylinkthefinancialsustainabilityofthechurchwithitslong-termministryvision.Suchdevelopment will include building alegacyfoundationtoeducatemembersofStLuke’sonhowtheycan financially support the ministry throughlegacygifts.

Contact: ToddZern;tzern@stlukes-church.com

10 For the WorldThisadvisoryteammakesrecommendationsinpartneringwithorganizationsandmissionariesthroughfinancialsupport.Ourcongregationgivestothechurch,andwedecidehowtoblessorganizations/missionarieswith10%ofthattotalgiving.Wegivetobothlocalandglobalorganizationsthatdohumanitarianorfaithbuildingwork.Wemeetasneededbutrequiresomereadingandpreparation.

Where: St.Luke’s Contact: ValerieDanforth;vdanforth@stlukes-church.com

Centro D’Amistad Church PartershipStLuke’spartnerswithasmallLatinochurch,CentroD’AmistadChristiano-acommunitythatreachesouttotheLatinopopulationinFederalWay.WeprovideaspaceforourLatinobrothersandsisterstoworship,studyandfellowship.Itisourdesiretomoveourrelationshipbeyondfacilitylogistics,anddreamabouthowGodisleadingusinjointministrytogether.Joinusifyouhaveaninterestincross-culturalministryandourLatinoneighbors.

Contact: ToddZern;tzern@stlukes-church.com

Federal Way Coalition Against TraffickingTheFederalWayCoalitionAgainstTrafficking(FWCAT)isagrassrootscommunityactionteamworkinginpartnershipwithWashingtonEngageandsupportedbyWomenofVision.Itisourmissiontoeducateandengageourcommunity so that each person plays their role in ending humantrafficking.Pleaseseeourwebsiteatfwcat.orgformoreinformation.

When: 4thTuesdayofmostmonths,7pm Where: RonSandwithEX3TeenCenter, 3145328thAveS,FederalWay Contact: DianneZoro;dzoro1210@msn.com

Support the Wukasches!DaveandDebbieWukaschserveonmedicalmissionteamsall over the world and are part ofourSt.Luke’sfamily.Wesupport them by gathering the followingitemsonanongoingbasis:*ironpills,adultvitaminsandprenatalvitamins,children’svitamins,infantvitamindrops,non-liquidantacids,1%Hydrocortisonecream(Dollarstore),Athlete’sfootcream(Dollarstore),readingglasses,hotelsoapsandshampoos,toothbrushes,soccerballs,crayons(evengentlyused),coloringbooks,andstickers!

Contact: ValerieDanforth;vdanforth@stlukes-church.com

Swaziland Child Sponsorship TeamThisL-TeamisdedicatedtokeepingourSt.Luke’sfamilyfocusedinbothprayerandactiontowardsourcongregation’ssponsoredchildreninSwaziland.Wewillencouragenewsponsorship,organizeperiodicchildsponsorshipeventsatchurch,facilitateopportunitiesforcorrespondence between our members and the children intheMahlaliniADP,andliaisewiththeWorldVisionofficehere in Federal Way.

Contact: BreeMann;bree.mann@gmail.comor 253-315-5561

Swaziland Mission TripAspartofSt.Luke’songoingpartnershipwithWorldVisionwesendteamstotheADPwesupport,MahlaliniinSwaziland.Theseteamshavetheopportunitytowitnessfirst-handthepowerfulworkGodisdoinginAfricaandtocontinuetostrengthenourchurch’srelationshipwithWorldVisionandthepeopleofMahlalini.

Contact: NateBreyer;natebreyer@gmail.com

Bookstore ClerkBookstorevolunteersworkbehindthecounter,sellmerchandise,checkoutDVDsandvideos,takeinventory,process and rotate merchandise, decorate and display. Clerksarescheduledona3-monthrotation.

When: Afterservices,Wednesdays&Symphony/ ChoralePerformances Where: St.Luke’sBookstore Contact: MitzieOllila;mollila@stlukes-church.comor 253-941-3000

Braille MinistriesWhat a blessing it is to have the giftofsight!Wetakesomuchforgranted—fromreadingouremailtotextingonourcellphones,toreadingbooksandourBibles.TheBrailleteamsputtogetherbooksoftheBibletoenablethosewithoutsighttoreadGod’sWord.

When: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,9-11am Where: St.Luke’sRoom102 Contact: HarryRoth;253-839-5493

Brunch Meals for New MembersHelpprepareasimplebrunchitemfortheNewMemberBrunch.

When: October6,9:30am Where: St.Luke’sGreatRoom Contact: ChristineDickson;dicksoncx2@comcast.net

Card MakingBirthdays!Anniversaries!Babies!Theseeventsdeserveaspecialcard;joinusinourefforttomakeallofSt.Luke’scards by hand. We need designers and assemblers. Come with your own ideas, your own supplies or completely empty-handed!

When: LastSaturdayofthemonth;2:30pm Where: StLuke’s,room311 Contact: KathyBritt:cookiemom53@hotmail.com

Care of Palm Plants & Garden AreaDoyouhaveagreenthumband/orahankeringtofeellikeyou’reinthetropics?Wehaveagardenandsomepalmplantsthatneedyourhelp!Teammembersworkintwo-monthcyclestokeepourgardenbeautifulandtidy.TheyalsocareforthepalmplantsthatareusedtodecorateonPalmSundayandEaster.

Where: St.Luke’s Contact: MitzieOllila;mollila@stlukes-church.com

Church Nursery VolunteersThisteamworkswithchildrenage3andunderwhileparentsworshiporattendspecialmeetingsthatoffernurserycare.Mustbeatleast18yearsoldandgothroughaWashingtonStatePatrolscreening.Workersarescheduled3monthsatatimeandgivenachoiceoftimesthey are available.

When: Saturday&Sunday,duringworshipservices Where: St.Luke’sNursery Contact: MitzieOllila;mollila@stlukes-church.com

Coffee & Cookie CrewThisteamsetsupandtakesdowncoffeeandcookieseverySunday.

When: Sundays,afterservices Where: St.Luke’sLobby Contact: LibbyRay;stanray3@comcast.net

DeliveredWeareallDELIVERED,solet’sdeliversomeofourlovetothosedoingGod’sworkawayfromhome.Donationsofsmalltrinkets,deliciouscandy,instantcoffee,blankgreeting cards, etc can be made any time in the church office.Carepackageswillbesentatleasttwiceeachyear.

Contact: CarrieStalder;carriestalder@netzero.com

Door GreetersThisteamservesSt.Luke’sbywelcomingallwhocometoworship.

When: Saturday&Sunday,priortoservices Where: St.Luke’s Contact: LarryKrueger;lkrueger@stlukes-church.com

Email Prayer ChainThemembersofthisL-teamprayforothers-theirhurtsandtrials,theirthanksgivings,andtheirpraises–viaemail.Requirementsforthisteam:email,desiretoprayforothers,andtheabilitytokeepconfidences.

Contact: JanGrothe;jgrothe@stlukes-church.comor 253-941-3000

Facility Maintenance CareMaintenanceisneededoccasionallyforourchurchbuildings-painting,repair,plumbing,electrical,andmore!

Where: St.Luke’s Contact: ToddZern;tzern@stlukes-church.com

Funeral/Memorial Reception TeamThisteamprovidesfamilieswithfuneralormemorialreceptionsatSt.Luke’s.Areceptionconsistsofcoffee,tea,andcookies.Weneedpeopletoprovidehomemadeorstore-boughtcookiesand/orpeopletohelpfacilitatethereception.

Contact: DonnaBreyer;dbreyer@stlukes-church.com

Getting to Know You!NewMemberclasshappensthreetimesperyear.Memberstalkwithprospectivenewmemberstogettoknowthem,findouttheirinterests,andwelcomethemtoourchurchcommunity.Thisinvolvesonehourofyourtime,3-4hoursperyear!

Where: St.Luke’s,GreatRoomB Contact: LoisCooper;loiscooper@harbornet.com

Giving TreesGivingTreeswillgouptheweekendofNovember23-24inthelobbyacrossfromthebookstoreandalsodownstairsinthealcovebetweenthepre-schoolanddaycarearea.Thetreeswillhavethenamesof100studentsfromMirrorLakeElementaryaswellasseniorslivingintheLifeCareCenterinFederalWay.Pleasestopbyandpickupatag.

AllgiftsareduebacktothechurchbyDecember15.GiftswillbedeliveredonSunday,December22.Wewillneedvolunteerstohelpdeliverthegiftsaswellashelpingtosetup and decorate the trees.

Where: StLuke’s Contact: ValerieDanforth;vdanforth@stlukes-church.com

Groundskeeping: Adopt-a-BedEnjoygardening?Consider“adoptingabed”atSt.Luke’s.Weneedhelpwithregularmaintenanceandcareforourgardenbedsaroundthechurchfacilities.Wearelookingforfamiliestocareforspecificbedsthroughoutthewarmmonths,includingregularweedingandlayingdownbarkinthespringmonths.Youcanuseyourownequipmentorequipmentfromthechurch.

When: April-October Where: St.Luke’s Contact: ToddZern;tzern@stlukes-church.com

Groundskeeping: Lawn MowingThisteamtakescareofweeklylawnandgardenbedneeds,workingonarotatingschedule.

When: April-October Where: St.Luke’s Contact: ToddZern;tzern@stlukes-church.com

Grandparents TeamHowcanweas“surrogategrandparents”supportfamiliesfacingthechallengesofdailyliving?WanttobeaChrist-lightinthelifeofaparentorchild?ThepossibilitiesareendlessforyourpassionsandareasofinteresttohelpfamiliesatSt.Luke’s.Helpusputtogetherthisimportantministry!

Contact: Debbie;253-517-9872ormafuller@wabba.net

Habitat for HumanityHabitatforHumanityisoneofour10ForTheWorldorganizationsthatweasachurchsupportfinancially.ThisisaGREATwaytogivebackbymakingourcommunityabetterplace.Noconstructionexperiencenecessary!Forlocationsandconstructiondates,checktheKingCountyHabitatwebsite-www.seattle-habitat.org.

Hallmark at St. Luke’sCardsbrightenourdayandaddapersonaltouchforbirthdays and anniversaries, and encouragement when weareilloraregrievingthelossofalovedone.Thisteamworksonaweeklyrotationforsendingoutcards.

Contact: DonnaWilker;donna.wilker@comcast.net; 206-979-5670

Holy Grounds*Volunteersneeded!*Prepareandserveespressodrinksbetween worship services. Trainingisrequiredpriortoworkingatthelattecart.Sundays;8:15-12:30pm.ChooseoneormoreofthreeworkshiftsonSundaythatworkbestaroundyourfavoriteworshipserviceandSundayschoolclass.Wewillschedule a training day when we get enough people to makeupaclassofatleast4people.

When: Sunday,8:15am-12:30pm Where: StLuke’s Contact: KarenCarter;cjava10@comcast.net

Home VisitsPeople who are unable to get out on their own because ofsurgeryorhealthproblemsfeelisolatedandalone.Thisteam visits people in their homes, reaching out to those aloneandlonelytopray,offerencouragement,andalistening ear.

Contact: SharonBottomley;253-661-8360

Hospital VisitorsHospitalstayscanbestressfulandlonely.Thisteamreachesouttothosewhoarehospitalized,offeringprayer,comfort,support,andencouragement.

Where: Areahospitals Contact: RandySloper;rj.sloper@comcast.net

Kids For Christ VolunteersKidsforChristisamonthlyactivitynightfor4th–6th graders. Volunteerswithahearttoplaywiththekidsareneededtoprovidemeals,setupandcleanupafteractivitiesaswellashelpplanandrunactivities,crafts,gamesandotherwildandcrazythingsforthekids.

Contact: DavidDetzler;dedetzler@comcast.net; 206-819-3683

Kindergarten and Preschool VolunteersVolunteerinourclassroomsand/orLearningCenterduringtheweektutoringchildren,helpingthempaintintheartcenter,readingtothemandwiththem.Wealsohaveworkthatneedstobedoneonyourowntimeathome-suchascuttingprojects-andthenreturnedtotheteacher.Mustbeover18andgothroughaWAStatePatrolscreening.

When: VarioustimesMonday-Friday,8:30am-3pm Where: St.Luke’sclassrooms Contact: MitzieOllila;mollila@stlukes-church.com

LibrarianThisteamprocessesnewbooks,entersthemintoacomputerinventory,keepsthelibraryinorder,putsbooksonshelves,eliminatesobsoletebooks,trainsvolunteers,orderslibrarysuppliesandnewbooks,catalogsallbooks,DVDs,CDsandvideos.

When: Asneeded Where: St.Luke’s Contact: MitzieOllila;mollila@stlukes-church.com

Love in ActionThisprogrammatchespeoplewhowouldlikeorneedtobecontactedinemergencies(storms,poweroutages,earthquakes)toensuretheyareokay,withvolunteerswhowouldliketocheckonmembersandofferassistanceasnecessary.

When: Asneeded Where: St.Luke’s;yourownhouse Contact: SharonBottomley;253-661-8360

Love MealsDidyoujustreturnhomefromthehospital?Areyourecoveringfromanaccidentortheflu?Needahotmealforadayortwoathomeuntilyouarebackonyourfeet?Callus!Weprovidemealsforafewdaysforpeopleinneed.Ourmealsarenourishingandfilledtothebrimwithtender,lovingattentionandkindness.

When: Asneeded Contact: SharonBottomley;253-661-8360

Lutheran School SupportJustashortdriveaway,ourLutheranschools-ConcordiaElementaryandMountRainierSeniorHigh-providequalityChristianeducationintheLutherantradition.TeammembershelpconnectfamiliestoourLutheranschoolsandprovidesupportfortheirministry.

Contact: RaySievert;raykay@comcast.net

Lutheran Women in MissionWeseektoenablewomentobeintheWord,oftheWord,andwalkingwiththeLordthroughBibleStudy,mentoring,and missions.

When: Datesandtimesvary Where: St.Luke’s;otherlocations Contact: MarianneBell;253-838-7085

Membership Class SponsorsAre you a people person who wouldliketohelpournewestmembers get involved with ministry and meet other members?Thisteamhelpsnew members find their way, identifiesL-Teamstheycouldbecomepartof,andsupportsandencouragesthem.

When: FridayandSaturday,September19and20 Where: St.Luke’s Contact: MarianneBell;253-838-7085

Military Support TeamThisteamreachesouttodeployedmilitarypersonnelandtheirfamilies,encouragingthemandsupportingthemwithnotes,packagesandprayers.

When: September11,7pm Where: StLuke’s,Room237 Contact: SaraWood;saraewood@hotmail.com

Minutes of GoldCanyoucrochetorknit?Thenyoucanbean“angel”whomakestinyblanketsforparentstowraparoundtheirpremature babies who were born too early to survive. You willbeprovidingonelittleblessinginthemidstofthepainoflosingachild.

Contact: JerrieChan;jerriec3@comcast.net; 253-359-3861

Mirror Lake Christmas EventThisisourfifthyearhostingthisholidayeventforthestudentsandfamiliesofMirrorLakeElementary.Therewillbefamilyphotos,crafts,adessertbuffet,puppetshowandmuchmore.Manyvolunteersareneededtomakethiseventasuccess.Wewillneedhelpwithset-up,clean-up,crafts,dessert donations and many other areas.

When: Saturday,December14 Where: MirrorLakeSchool Contact: ValerieDanforth;vdanforth@stlukes-church.com

Mirror Lake MentorsTheprincipalatMirrorLakeElementaryhasaskedustopartnerwithherinmatchingcaringadultswithkidsinamentorrelationship.ThispartnershipwouldbefacilitatedbyCommunitiesinSchools.

When: Various Where: MirrorLakeSchool Contact: TerryWesterkamp;253-925-8942

Mirror Lake UniformsAs we start another school year are you finding your childrenhaveoutgrownmanyoftheclothestheyworelast year, and are you wondering what to do with these outgrownitems?Ifyourchildattendedaschoolthatrequiredacertaindresscodeofkhaki,tan,blackornavybluefulllengthpants,capris,skirts,skortsorjumpers(nojeansorsweatpantswithlogos)andnavyblueorwhitepoloshirtsand/orsweatshirts,manyofSt.Luke’sadoptedfamiliesatMirrorLakewouldsoappreciatereceivingthem.Dropoffatthechurchofficeanyoftheitemslistedabove,andwewillhappilytakethemtoMirrorLakeforyou.

Mirror Lake Thanksgiving BasketsWewillbeprovidingbasketswithallthefixingsforThanksgivingdinnertoseveralMirrorLakefamilieswhoaremostinneed.Donationsofgiftcardsforperishableitems, canned veggies and other items will be collected to completethesebaskets.

When: November9/10and16/17 Where: StLuke’s Contact: ValerieDanforth;vdanforth@stlukes-church.com

Mirror Lake Tutoring - KITESKids+Reading=Success!KITESistheacronymforKidsinTutoringExperienceSuccess.Helpastudentexperiencesuccessbytutoringahalfhouroranhouronceaweek.Choosethegradelevelofstudentyouwishtoworkwith as well as the day and time. A short orientation will increaseyourconfidenceinthisendeavor.Manyofthestudents’parentsdonotspeakEnglishandare,therefore,unabletotutorthemathome.One-on-oneassistanceatschool, which can rarely be provided by every teacher toeverystudent,isoftencrucialinassistingstudentstoread at grade level and achieve success throughout their education.

When: Ongoingthroughschoolyear Where: StLuke’s Contact: TerryWesterkamp;253-925-8942

NeedlersImagineaquiltbeingyouronlycoveringagainsttheelementsofnature.Forsomepeople,thisistheirexperience.For40years,peopleatSt.Luke’shavemadequiltswhichhavebeensentallovertheworldtohelppeoplekeepwarm.

When: Tuesdays;9am-noon Where: MalkowHall,Room121. Contact: NolaDavenport;253-941-2460

New Member ConnectionConnection,connection,connection.Thisishowwegrowincommunity.Howdothosewhoarenewtoourcommunitybecomeconnected?Thisteamexploresthequestioninquarterlymeetingsandhelpsnewmembers-duringthenewmemberweekendworkshop,brunch,one-on-oneconversations,sponsors,andmore.HelpotherswhoarenewfeelapartofourcommunityatSt.Luke’s.

When: Quarterly Where: St.Luke’s Contact: DanFlint;soccerdan10@gmail.comor 253-839-5585

November Women’s Ministry EventAreyoucrafty?Doyouwishyouwere?Thisisyourchancetodustoffthecobwebsintherightbrainandlettheartistinyoushine.WewillassistourCardMakingL-Teaminassemblingcards.Thesecardswillbesentforspecial events, birthday, anniversaries, new babies, etc. Noexperiencenecessary!Helpisneededbywomentoassemble,glueandtapecards.Easy!Wearegratefultohaveextrahandstogetthesecardsreadytomail.Materialsareprovided,however,ifanyonewantstodonate1/2”doublesticktapeand/orgluedotsofvarioussizesforthat day, it would be greatly appreciated.

When: November2 Where: StLuke’s Contact: Kathy;cookiemom53@hotmail.comor Jan;jsanders@wamail.net

Offering CountersOfferingCountersprocessthefinancialofferingsfromweeklyworshipservices.Workincludesenteringdonationsintothedatabaseandprocessingforbankdeposit.Thisgroup is built by invitation only.

Where: St.Luke’s Contact: TerryWesterkamp;mspaxport@hotmail.com

On Fire Sunday School HelpTeachers,substitutes,andhelpersareneededforweeklyclassesonSundaymornings.Theyworkwithchildrenages3years-6thgradeparticipatinginavarietyofactivities:classtime,BibleAdventure,SuperSunday,serviceprojects,Biblestudy,Scripturememoryandprayers.

When: Sundays,9:30-10:30am Where: St.Luke’sclassrooms Contact: JohnTaylor;instru7000@aol.com

On Fire Sunday School Planning TeamTheteamconsistsofSundaySchoolteacherswhohelpplan,create,andimplementtheSundaySchoolcurriculumand activities.

Where: St.Luke’s Contact: MitzieOllila;mollila@stlukes-church.com

Operation BlessingOperationBlessingisanassistanceprogramsupportedbySt.Luke’smembersand10fortheWorld.WeworkwithpeopleinneedwithintheFederalWaySchoolDistrictarea.Theteaminterviewsapplicants,assessestheirneeds,andprovidesasmallamountoffinancialassistance.

When: Tuesdays,9-10am Where: MalkowHall Contact: ValerieDanforth;vdanforth@stlukes-church.com

Operation Blessing: CallsOperationBlessingoffersemergencyassistancetopeopleinourcommunity.Weliketofollowuptheirvisitwithaphonecall.Wouldyoubeapartofministeringtothoseinneed?Maybeyouwilljustsayhiorpraytogetheroverthephone.Itisaleapoffaith,butitispersonal-andthatiswhatSt.Luke’sisallabout!

When: Anytime Where: Fromyourhome Contact: ValerieDanforth;vdanforth@stlukes-church.com

Operation: ServiceComeandjointhisgroupasyouhelpoutthecommunitythroughavarietyofserviceprojects.

Contact: DennisSkelton;dennis93@q.com

Parish NurseTheparishnursehelpstheSt.Luke’scommunityaddresshealthissuesincorporatingeducation,referrals,andahealingrelationshipwithGod.Thismayincludehospitalvisits,thepromotionofhealthybehaviors,andbloodpressureandheartratecheck-ups.

When: WednesdaysandtwoSundayseachmonth Where: St.Luke’s Contact: VashtiJohnson;253-517-8309

Parking Lot Hospitality CrewTheParkingLotHospitalityCrewarethefirstpeopleour guests see as they arrive on campus. A simple hello andhelpingtofindaparkingspacemakesagreatfirstimpressionofSt.Luke’s.Thegoalistohaveattendantsserveoneortwoweekendsevery6weeks.

When: Saturday4:30-5:30pm,Sunday7:30-8:30am, 9-10am,and10:30-11:30am. Where: St.Luke’sParkingLot Contact: ToddZern;tzern@stlukes-church.com

Prayer Chaplain TeamPrayerchaplainspraywithothersone-on-oneduringprayerservices, serve as prayer group leaders at church prayer functions,orministerasintercessorsatvariouschurchevents.Requirementsforthisteamincludeadesiretoprayforothersandtheabilitytokeepconfidences.

Contact: AnnMurphy;aim20011@comcast.net

Prayer Ministry Leadership TeamThemissionofthePrayerMinistryistoteachandencourageourcongregationtoenjoylife-longintimateconversationswithGodthroughprayer.ThisL-Teamprovides leadership and guidance related to how to best meetthePrayerMinistry’sobjectives.

Contact: AnnMurphy;aim20011@comcast.net

Prayer TeamPrayerTeammembersserveinavarietyofways.Somepraysilentlyoverprayerrequests,somePrayerTeammembers(chaplains)praywithothersduringprayerservicesandotherchurchevents.IfyoufeelGodcallingyoutoprayerandwouldliketolearnmoreaboutthePrayerTeampleasecontactusformoreinformation.

When: Before,duringandafterservices Where: St.Luke’s Contact: AnnMurphy;aim20011@comcast.net

Puppet and Drama TeamChildrenlovepuppetsandskits!AnyonefromseventhgradeonupcandemonstrateGod’sWordthroughthecreativearts.Thisteammeetsweeklytorehearse,prepareandprovideavarietyofdramaskits,puppetshowsandothercreativepresentationsforSuperSunday,AngelBreakfast,BibleAdventure,BibleCampandotherchildren’sactivities.

When: Practices:Wednesdays,5:30-7pm Where: MalkowHall Contact: DavidDetzler;dedetzler@comcast.net; 206-819-3683

Reach Out VolunteersReachOutprovidesovernightshelter,dailymeals, counseling, and connection services tohomelessmenandwomen.Checkoutthewebsite:www.reachoutfederalway.org.

When: Various Where: ReachOutShelters Contact: DougSanders;squonk@wamail.netor 253-405-5453

Reach Out Volunteers: Meal Donation and ServingReachOutneedsvolunteerstobringbreakfastandlunchitemsandafullycookeddinnertoserveattheshelterduringourassignedweeks.ThisisanenrichingexperienceforyourL-Team,SmallGroup,orfamily.Ifyouareunabletoserveadinner,donationsofbreakfastandlunchitemsare greatly appreciated.

Contact MaryAnnHopewell;mabhch@aol.comor 253-927-1216

Scrip for a CauseWe spend money on groceries, entertainment, etc., why notallowthechurchtobenefit?ThisgroupraisesfundsthroughgiftcardspurchasedfromGreatLakesScripCenter.ThepurchaserreceivesafullvaluegiftcardandSt.Luke’sreceivesapercentofthegiftcardvalueforourministries.Fromhelpingpeoplefilloutforms,totracking,todelivery, there are several options to help on this team.

Where: St.Luke’s Contact: DonnaBreyer;dbreyer@stlukes-church.com

St. Luke’s Secret ServiceSt.Luke’sSecretServiceisaneliteteamfocusedonliftingupthebodyofbelieversatSt.Luke’s,withaspecificfocusonstaff.“Anyonewhoreceivesinstructioninthewordmustshareallgoodthingswithhisinstructor.”Galatians6:6“...Sinceyouareeagertohavespiritualgifts,trytoexcelingiftsthatbuildupthechurch.”1Corinthians14:12

Contact: slsecretservice@yahoo.com

Sunday Morning Class FacilitatorHasGodblessedyouwiththegiftofteaching?HasGodgiftedyouwiththeabilitytohelpotherslearnHistruthasyoustudyaChristianbookorDVD?Here’sawaytoputyourgiftstoworkfortheKingdom!

When: Sundays,9:30amor11am Where: St.Luke’s Contact: JanGrothe;jgrothe@stlukes-church.com

Swaziland Senders TeamNotsureyou’refeelingcalledtoGOtoAfrica?Youcanstillbeapartofsendingmissionteams!1.Pray-ers-Prayforthenextteamastheypreparetogoserveandnetworkinsummer,2015.PrayforthepeopleofMahlaliniandtheSt.Luke’steammembers,thattheywillbe blessed by this ongoing partnership. 2.Fundraising-Eachteammemberisresponsibleforpayingtheirownway.Helptheteamwiththeirfundraising.

TelecareSt.Luke’sisagrowingchurch,andwewanttostayintouch!TheteamcontactspeopleatSt.Luke’sbyphoneorinpersontoprayforfamilyorindividualconcerns.Confidentialityisakeycomponentofteammembers,whohave an interview, recommendation, and training process.

Contact: RuthHileman;253-931-0192

50+Cards,games,activities,meals,andsnacksbringthisteamtogetherforvisiting,eating,andrelaxing.

When: Thursdays,10am Where: 1stthreeweeksatSt.Luke’s, 4th at a restaurant Contact: NolaDavenport;253-941-2460

BasketballPick-upbasketballgameforfun,competition,andexercise.Highschoolageanduparewelcome.

When: Sundays,6-8pm Where: MalkowHall Contact: KirkLarson:kayssa99@comcast.netor 253-344-1149

TouchesPeople who are unable to get out on their own because ofsurgery,healthproblems,orbecauseofcaregiving,feelisolatedandalone.Thisteamreachesouttothosealoneandlonelytopray,offerencouragement,andalisteningear,bymakingregularphonecallstohelppeopleknowtheyareloved.Workfromhomeatyourownconvenience.

Contact: SharonBottomley;253-661-8360

Transportation for Worship ServicesWhenwehaveavehicleandthehealthtodriveit,weoftentakethisfreedomforgranted.Thisteamassistsothermembers with transportation who would otherwise be unable to attend worship.

When: Saturdays,Sundaysandasneeded Where: VarioushomestoSt.Luke’s Contact: SharonBottomley;253-661-8360

Union Gospel MissionWorkandserveatSeattle’sUnionGospelMissiononceamonthbyservingbreakfast,helpingwithmiscellaneousduties, and visiting with clients.

When: Various Where: Seattle’sUnionGospelMission Contact: JohnandMaryBarth:253-927-6635

Welcome Center AssistantRememberwhatit’sliketobenewtoaplace?TheWelcomeCenterisinstrumentalinhelpingpeoplefeelwelcomeandhavingtheirquestionsanswered.Peopleareneededto“man”thedesk.

When: Weekends,beforeandafterservices Where: St.Luke’s Conact: BillThompson;thompar4@juno.com 253-925-5802

Wetlands Upkeep: Keepin’ Those Plants Alive!WeareinneedofacoupleofhardyfolkswhocanspendtwohourseveryTuesdayorThursdayafternoon,maintainingtheSt.Luke’sWetlandbufferarea.Thisisphysicalwork,pullingblackberryandotherinvasivenon-nativeweeds,chainsawingfallenlimbs,andclearingthewalkingtrailofstormdebris.Challengingwork,yes,butVERYrewarding.

When: TuesdayorThursdayafternoons Where: St.Luke’swetlands Contact: ToddZern;tzern@stlukes-church.com

Bicycle ClubDateandtimes,route,pace,distance,participantsalltobedetermined by who can attend a ride.

When: Weeklyoraspossible Where: Various Contact: DanandLanaBuethe;lbuethe1@comcast.net

Bowling with Monday LoafersTheMondayLoafersisafunrecreationalleagueofbowlers.Bowlersofages21to80enjoyeachother’scompanyandtrytorollablackballdownwoodboardstoknockdownacoupleofpins.Allskilllevelsarewelcome!

When: Mondays,10am-noon(September-April) Where: SecomaLanes,FederalWay Contact: HowardBritt;howardabritt@comcast.net

Christian Motorcycle AssociationWe are open to anyone that wants to ride with a Christian group.OurCMAvisionistochangetheworldoneheartata time.

Contact: KarlFanus;klfanus@comcast.net; 253-335-4981

Dutch Lunch BunchThisisafungroupofladieswhomeetmonthlyforlunchand conversation.

When: 4th Friday, 11am Where: Various Contact: MarleneRusch;ladybenjicat@aol.com; 253-529-1215

Federal Way Outreach CenterALutheranBlindMissionoutreachcenterprovidesawayforpeopleexperiencingpermanentvisionlosstogatherandshareinformation.Interactivepresentationsincludeself-defenseinstruction,foodpreptipsbyablindchef,aguide-doghandlerdemonstration,technologypresentations,etc.Volunteerswillbetrainedinblindetiquetteandsighted-guidetechnique.

Where: FederalWayOutreachCenter Contact: GaylenFloy

NFL Pick ‘em LeagueCanyoupickthewinnerasyougohead-to-headwithopponentseachweek?Emailisneededtoparticipate.Excelishelpful.

When: BeginsAugust2013 Contact: KenKnopp;kenknopp@nventure.com

Pastor PokerPokerforapurpose!CallingallmenwholovepokertogatherwithPastorChrisforgreatcompetitionandfun.Eachparticipantchoosesacharityandthewinner’scharitytakeshomethewinnings.Compete.Enjoy. Contact: ChrisDavis:cdavis@stlukes-church.com

Puget Sound Women’s Book ClubThisfungroupofladiesmeetsmonthlytodiscussavarietyofbooks,mostlyChristianauthors,occasionallycurrentevents and classics.

When: 2ndFriday,12:30-2pm Where: PatFuller’sHouseinMarineHills Contact: MarleneRusch;ladybenjicat@aol.com; 253-529-1215

Sip ‘N’ ScoreSip‘N’Scoreiswherewomenmeettoplaygames.TheonlyskillrequiredistheabilitytoLAUGH!Pleasejoinus.

When: 2ndFriday,6:30-9pm Where: Rotatinghouses Contact: JanetBritt;jbritt@stlukes-church.com

Ski at Crystal MountainRegisternowfor9weeksofskiingatCrystalMountain.Thisisnotonlyanopportunityformid-weekexercisebutachancetominglewithnewfriendsandsharetheloveofChrist.Thecostisaround$200forthe9consecutivetrips,notincludingtheliftticket.Becausewe’reallonthebus,ourliftticketsaredeeplydiscountedtoo.Can’tgoeveryweek?That’sokaybecausethere’salwaysroomforsubstitutes.

When: Wednesdays,7am-5:30pm (beginningearlyJanuary) Where: FederalWayCostcoParkingLot Contact: HowardBritt;253-520-0600

St. Luke’s Highway ClubTheSt.Luke’sHighwayClubisforanyonewhoenjoysasetofwheelsandtheopenroad.Eventsincludea“Cruise-InSunday”-bringyourpride-and-joyonwheelstochurchforeveryonetoappreciate;motorcycledayrides;andacoupleofCruise-Insatlocalhang-outspots.

Contact: IrvStalhnecker;swirvinup@yahoo.com

Sunday Afternoon TeaAgroupoffourpeople is servedanafternoontea,andenjoygoodconversationinacountry cottage setting.

When: Sundays,3pm Where: Mitzie’sHouse Contact: MitzieOllila;mollila@stlukes-church.com

Alpha Handbells (youth ages 9-15)It’samazingwhatsongscanbeplayedwithhandbells!Youthages9-15areencouragedtojointhisfunmusicteam.Theteamringsatthe5pmand11amworshipservices,4-5timesperyear.Previousmusicreadingexperienceisnotarequirementbutisaplus.

When: Rehearsals:Thursdays,5-6pm Where: St.Luke’sBalcony Contact: AmieBrandmire;253-445-1784

Brass GroupBrassmusicianshelpenhanceourEasterandChristmasworshipserviceseveryyear.Timetogetouttheinstrument,dustitoff,exerciseyourlipsandfingers,andstart practicing.

Where: St.Luke’s Contact: RaySievert;raykay@comcast.net

Camera OperatorsIndividualsonthisteamoperatealivecameraforworshipservicestobeprojectedinthelobbyandforpotentialinternet use.

When: SaturdayorSunday,duringservices Where: St.Luke’s Contact: LarryKrueger;lkrueger@stlukes-church.com

Communion AssistantsThisteamhelpswiththedistributionofthebreadandwineduringcommunionattheworshipservices.Trainingandafaithcommitmentarerequired.

When: SaturdayorSunday,duringservices Where: St.Luke’s Contact: ChrisDavis;cdavis@stlukes-church.com

Thrift Store Shopping and LunchOnce-a-monththriftstoregroupshoppingadventuretodifferentplacesintheareawithlunchinbetween.

When: Monthly Where: Various Contact: MitzieOllila;mollila@stlukes-church.com

Working - Fall Musical at St Luke’sThisfantasticmusicalcomestousfromthepenoftheman who also wrote Wicked, Pippin, and Godspell.

Oftenfunny,sometimesserious,thisshowisanhonestportrayalofthepeopleweworkwith,andhowwhatwedoinlifedoesmattertoourfellowneighbor,ourco-workers,ourfamilyandfriends.Meetthewaitresswhosingsthatherjob“isanart,”themasonwhoknowsthatwhathebuildsismeanttolast,andtheofficeworkersandtelephonesupporttechnicianswhoremindusofpeopleweworkwithandtalktoeveryday!Thisshowisforeveryonewhohaseverhadajob,orisgoingtohaveajoborknowssomeonewhohashadajob-that’severyone!Comeseeitandmeettheworkerandco-workerswillallknowandlove!

When: November1,2,3,8,9,10 Where: StLuke’s Contact: LarryKrueger;lkrueger@stlukes-church.com

Communion SetupHelppreparethebreadandwineforcommunionservicesandcleanupafterward.Noexperienceisnecessarytobeapartofthisteam.Anotherpersonwillhelpyouasyouaretrained until the process is clear.

When: 2nd&4thweekends,duringworshipservices Where: St.Luke’s Contact: LarryKrueger;lkrueger@stlukes-church.com

Media OperatorsMediaoperatorsprojectthewordswesingforworship,video clips, and announcement loop between services. Operatorsareneededforallfourworshipservicesandotheractivities.Generalcomputeroperating,PowerPoint,andMediaShoutknowledgehelps.

When: 1/2hourpriortoworshipservices Where: St.Luke’s Contact: LarryKrueger;lkrueger@stlukes-church.com

Omega Handbells (ages 16+)Brightlyringinghandbellsareaspecialwaytoworshipandhelpothersworship!Thisteamringsatthe5pm,8am,and11amservices,6-8timesperyear.Abilitytoreadmusicisnotarequirement,butisaplus.

When: Rehearsals:Thursdays,6-7pm Where: St.Luke’sBalcony Contact: AmieBrandmire;253-445-1784

Scripture ReadersOnewaytoparticipateinourworshipservicesistoreadtheScripturereading.Nopriorexperienceisneeded!

When: Saturday,5pm,Sunday8amor11am Where: St.Luke’s Contact: LarryKrueger;lkrueger@stlukes-church.com

Ushers: Saturday or SundayUshersensurethateveryservicemovessmoothly.Theyhandoutbulletinsandgreetpeoplewithasmile,taketheoffering,andusherpeopleforcommunion.Theyalsopickupaftereveryservice.

When: Saturday,5pm,Sunday8,9:30or11am Where: St.Luke’s Contact: MaryAnnHopewell(Sat),mabhch@aol.com DaveStoker(Sun/specialservices), davidw6717@msn.com

Video Production TeamThisteamwillrecord,produceandprovidefinishedworkto be used in worship services, classes, youth events, etc. Knowledgeofcamerause,videoproductiontools,andcomputersisrequired.

Contact: LarryKrueger;lkrueger@stlukes-church.com

Worship Center Sound TechSoundtechsareneededforourfourworshipservices,drama productions, and the many activities that happen inourworshipcenter.Previoussoundboardknowledgeispreferredbutnotrequired.

When: SaturdayorSunday,1/2hourbeforeservice Where: St.Luke’s Contact: LarryKrueger;lkrueger@stlukes-church.com

Worship Center UpkeepHelpkeepourWorshipCenterlookinggood.Someofthetasksinclude:fillingcandleoil,polishingthealtarwoodwork,sharpeningthepewpencils,andreplacingmissingorwornBiblesandhymnals.

When: Weekly,flexible Where: St.Luke’s Contact: LarryKrueger;lkrueger@stlukes-church.com

Worship ChoirAnupliftingwaytopraiseGodandleadothersinworship,thisteamsingsbi-monthlyforthe8amserviceandmonthlyforthe11amservice.Forhighschoolageandolder.ThechoirsingsSATBanthemsandhymns.

When: Thursdays,7-8:30pm Where: St.Luke’sbalcony Contact: LarryKrueger;lkrueger@stlukes-church.com

Worship CoordinatorWorshipCoordinatorsunlockandlockthebuildings,arrangeforcommunionservers,assistwithbaptismsduringworship,overseecollectingtheweeklyofferings,welcome people and troubleshoot in the lobby during worship services.

When: SaturdayandSunday,asscheduled Where: St.Luke’s Contact: SteveSalyer;espressomi@seanet.com

Worship Music TeamsOurworshipservicesareblessedwithpeoplewillingtoservetheLordbyplayingtheirinstrumentsand/orsinging.Auditionsarerequired.MustbeabletolearnmusicthroughaCDandsongsheet.

When: Rehearsalsvary Where: St.Luke’s Contact: LarryKrueger;lkrueger@stlukes-church.com

Boy ScoutsOnmyhonorIwilldomybest…ThefirstwordsoftheBoyScoutoathclearlydefineswhatit’sallabout.Buildcharacter,learnoutdoorandcampingskillsanddevelopintoaleader.Weexperienceawesomeactivitiessuchas caving, sailing, summer camps, and more, that most boysnevergettheopportunitytoenjoy.Thescoutingexperienceisfor11to18yearoldboys.

When: Mondays,7pm Where: NorthwestChurch,3480021stAveSW, Federal Way Contact: DavidDetzler;dedetzler@comcast.net; 206-819-3683

CharisCharis(GreekforGrace)isasisterhoodforgirlsin10th-12thgrade,createdforteengirlstodrawclosertoGodastheybecomewomenofconnection,strength,heart,action and beauty through Christ. We submit our lives to Christ and commit to providing support, encouragement, accountability,challengeandconnectionforouryoungwomenandfemaleleaders.Forthe2013-2014year,wewillbewalkingtogetherthroughtheGospelofJohn.All10th-12th grade girls are welcometolearnmorebeginningSunday,September8intheCharisRoominMalkowHallwithfalldatesasfollows:September8,15,22-CharisPreviewSundayswithDevotion(forstudents)September29-CharisPreviewSunday(forparentsandstudents)October12-InitiationCeremonyOctober13-FirstWeeklyMeetingandBibleStudy(withmeetingseachSundaythroughDecember15)

When: Sundays,11am-12:30pm Where: MalkowHall,CharisRoom Contact: ChristinaAllstaedt;cmallstaedt@gmail.com

Confirmation 2013 AlumniAnL-Teamspecificallyforthe2013ConfirmationClasssothatwecanallstaycloseandstronginourfaith!

Contact: KyraCraig;reignw27@hotmail.com or253-350-5358

Ignite ConfirmationConfirmationisanopportunityforstudentsin9th grade or oldertomakeapersonalconfessionofJesusChristastheirSaviorandLord.Inpreparationfortheirconfirmation, students are taught the truths and habitsoftheChristianfaith.OnConfirmationSundaystudentswilltakeresponsibilityfortheirfaithandthechurch—committingtoChristwhatisalreadyHisthroughBaptism—theirlives.

When: Sundays,11am Where: St.Luke’sRoom311 Contact: JakeAllstaedt;jallstaedt@stlukes-church.com

Indoor SoccerWeplaywithaspeciallowbounceball(futsalball)andsmallgoals.Weusuallyjustscrimmage.Wegenerallyhaveskilledplayers,butbeginnersarealsowelcome.

When: MostSundays,2pm Where: MalkowHall Contact: CalebAllen;calebdallen@comcast.net

Light it Up!LightItUp!isaWednesdaynighthangoutforyouthfrom7thgradeto12thgrade.Enjoygames,relevantstudyandpowerfulworship.LightItUp!isagreatwayforstudentstoconnect not only with other Christian teens, but also with apersonalSaviorandLordwhoseekstocallyouHisown.Comeandsee!

When: Wednesdays;MiddleSchool:6-7:30pm HighSchool:7:30-9pm Where: MalkowHall Contact: JakeAllstaedt;jallstaedt@stlukes-church.com

St. Luke’s Venture Crew 307St.Luke’sistheCharterOrganizationforFederalWayVentureCrew.VenturingisayouthdevelopmentprogramoftheBoyScoutsofAmericaforyoungmenandwomenwhoare14through20yearsofage.Areyouinterestedinhighadventurelikewhitewaterrafting,rockclimbing,hiking,camping,...andmuchmore?ThenVentureCrewisagreatplaceforyou.

When: Wednesdays,7-8pm Where: StLuke’s,room101 Contact: DanetteLam;253-797-9829or federalwaycrew307@yahoo.com

Succeed - Winter 2014Researchindicatesthatteensareunpreparedforlifeafterhighschool.Preparethemforthestress,temptation,andchangewiththehelpofthis8-sessioncollegepreparationDVDcourse!ForHighSchoolseniors,parentsareencouraged to attend also.

When: Tuesdays,January28-March4,6:30pm Where: St.Luke’s Contact: JakeAllstaedt;jallstaedt@stlukes-church.com

Youth LeadershipDoyouhaveapassiontohelpyouthseektheLordJesusinfun,challenging,andexcitingways?Thenjointhisteam!Thisteamisforadults,20yearsorolder,withahearttoservetheyouthwithwhatevergifts,talentsandresourcestheyhave.Wemeetfortrainingandplanningonceamonth.AWAStatePatrolbackgroundcheckisrequired.

When: 1st Sunday,12:30-2pm Where: St.Luke’sRoom101 Contact: JakeAllstaedt;jallstaedt@stlukes-church.com

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church515 South 312th StreetFederal Way, WA 98003

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pastoral staff leadership staff

support staff

general infochris davis

lead pastor

jake allstaedtassociate pastor

bob beckstromvisitation pastor

valerie danforthmissions coordinator

heidi francisdirectorofcommunications

kathryn frostaddirectorofchildcare

jan grothedirectorofspiritualgrowth

larry kruegerdirectorofworshipandarts

mitzie olliladirectorofchildren’sministries

todd zerndirectorofoperations

janet brittassistant to the lead pastor

donna breyerassistant to the associate pastor

heather halbakkenpreschool registrar

karla harvathassistanttodirofspiritualgrowth

worship servicessaturday-5:00pm

sunday-8:00,9:30and11:00am

sunday school available sunday mornings

childcareavailableweekdays-6am-6pm

preschool and kindergarten

available during the school year

contact515s312thstreet

federalway,wa98003253.941.3000

www.stlukes-church.com

childcare253.941.3630

preschool-kindergarten253.839.0173

www.stlukes-preschool.com

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