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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
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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:[email protected]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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;[email protected]; 206-819-3683
Angel BreakfastTheAngelBreakfastisaneventforfamilieswithyoungerchildren.Familieseattogetherandexperiencedrama,music,doorprizes,thereadingoftheChristmasstory,picturetaking,andpuppets,whilefocusingonthetruemeaningofChristmas.Ticketsaresoldaheadoftimeandat the door.
When: Saturday,December7,9am Where: MalkowHall Contact: MitzieOllila;[email protected]
Backstage Worship Tour for KindergartenersWhathappensbehindthescenestoprepareforworshipservicesontheweekends?KindergartenersandtheirparentswilltourbackstagewithPastorChris,interactwithLarryandtheband,andsingaspecialsongthenextdayatworship.Specialpassesarerequired.RegisterinSt.Luke’slobby.
When: Saturday,October19,3-4:30pm Where: StLuke’sWorshipCenter Contact: JanGrothe;[email protected]
Birthday Party for One-Year-OldsIt’saparty!Acommunitybirthdayparty.Meetotherparentsofallthechildrenwhoturnedoneyearoldin2013.Celebratethefirstyearoflifeandreceiveaspecialgiftforyourchild.(Thispartyisforthebirthdaychildandhis/herparents.Childcareisprovideduponrequestforsiblings.)
When: Saturday,January25,10am Where: StLuke’sGreatRoom Contact: JanGrothe;[email protected]
Children’s ChoirChildreningrades1-6areinvitedtosingforworshiponceamonthatthe11amservice,forspecialprogramsandservices,SundaySchoolChristmasProgram,AngelBreakfast,PalmSunday,ChristmasEve(3pmservice),andaconcertinMay.
When: Thursdays,6-7pm Where: St.Luke’sRoom101 Contact: MitzieOllila;[email protected]
Children’s Church VolunteersThisteamofvolunteersleadsasmalllessonandsnacktimewithchildrenages4-7duringthesermontimeatthe11am worship service.
When: Sundays,11am Where: St.Luke’s Contact: MitzieOllila;[email protected]
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;[email protected] 253-941-2761
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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;[email protected]
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;[email protected]
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:[email protected]
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;[email protected] 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;[email protected]
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Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)BibleStudyFellowship(BSF)isanon-denominationalBiblestudydesignedtohelppeopledrawclosertoGodthroughthedailystudyofHisWordandbebetterpreparedtofulfillGod’scallfortheirlives.TheFederalWayWomen’sDayclassmeetsatStLuke’s,buttherearealsoeveningclassesforwomen,eveningclassesformen,andyoungadults.
When: Wednesdaymornings,9am-11am Where: StLuke’s Contact: LesSoltis;[email protected] www.bsfinternational.org
Bible Study with the TaddysOurnextsessionwillstartonSeptember3,2013.Thebooksthatweareplaningtostudyin2013/2014includethegospelofMarkorthebookofNehemiah.SoifyouhavefreetimeonTuesdaynightscomejoinusforBiblestudyandfellowship.
When: Tuesdays,7-8:30pm Where: St.Luke’s,Room312 Contact: LuizRusso;[email protected] DaveFord;[email protected]
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;[email protected]
Captain TrainingDoyouwanttoknowmoreaboutL-Teams—howtheywork,whattheyarefor,whoisinvolved?ThistrainingwillansweryourquestionsaboutleadingateamandgiveyoualltheinformationyoucouldeverwantorneedaboutwhatL-Teamsare.Nocommitmentrequired.
When: AsNeeded Where: St.Luke’s Contact: JanGrothe;[email protected]
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;[email protected]
CORECoreisdesignedforthosewhoseektodeveloptheirknowledgeandskillsforthepurposeofsharingJesusChrist.EverytwohourclassincludesdeepBiblestudyledbypastorsanddeaconswithdiscussionandlifeapplication.FallsessionbeginsOct.6.
When: Sundays,9-11am Where: St.Luke’s Contact: ToddZern;[email protected]
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Financial Discipleship DevelopmentDidyouknowthatthereareover800piecesofScripturethatspeaktoourpersonalfinances,inadditiontothe2000versesthatspeaktosocial-basedfinance?Inresponsetothisemphasis,thisL-TeamwillfacilitatediscussionsonhowStLuke’scanopenopportunitiesforChristtotransformtheheartsandmindsofindividualsandfamiliesintermsoffinance.
Contact: ToddZern:[email protected] BryanMann:[email protected] RogerErickson:[email protected]
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;[email protected]
GriefShareA13-weekChrist-centeredvideo/workbookanddiscussionformatwherepeoplecanbecomfortedandbeacomforttootherswhiletheybegintheirjourneyofgrievingoverthedeathofalovedone.Theweeklyvideofeaturessomeofthenation’sforemostexpertsongriefrecovery.Eachseminaralsoincludesagriefsupportdiscussiongroup.NewsessionbeginsSeptember8.
When: Sundays,1-3pm Contact: JeanFord;[email protected]; 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;[email protected]
Marriage MinistryMarriagecanbedifficultattimes.ManyproblemsinvolvealackofunderstandingthedifferencesbetweenmenandwomenandhowGodhaswiredusdifferentlyforapurpose.Periodically,classeswillbeofferedtoenrichthemarriagerelationship.Classesmaybetopical,bookbased,onDVD,orotherformatsthateffectivelyconveyhelpfulinformationtonotonlyallowyourmarriagetosurvive,butto thrive.
Contact: KeithorKarenCook;[email protected]
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;[email protected]
Men’s MinistryWouldyouliketoinfluenceyourworldforChrist,beapassionateleaderratherthanapassivefollower,beabetterhusband,andhaveagoodtimeintheprocess?JoinothersinSt.Luke’sMen’sMinistryforavarietyofsocial,recreational,andspiritualactivitiesdesignedtoequipyoutobethemanGodhascalledyoutobe.Joinusforbreakfastandaninspiringmessage.
When: 2ndSaturday,7:30-9am Contact: KeithCook;[email protected]
Monday Night Bible StudyWeeklysmallgroupBiblestudyopentoallages.
When: Mondays,7pm Where: Frank&PatValdez’House,TwinLakes Contact: JohnBreyer;[email protected], 253-925-2021
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Order of St. Luke the PhysicianWeareanecumenicalteamwhostudiesandpraysforhealingthroughJesusChrist.
When: 1st Thursday,7-9pm Where: St.Luke’s,Room312 Contact: JerryChurch;[email protected]
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;[email protected]; 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;[email protected]
Sunday Evening Small GroupLookingfornewpeopletojointhisL-Team!ThesmallgroupmeetsatNola’shouseonSundayevenings.ThegrouphasbeendoingCharlesStanleybookswithstudyguidesfordiscussion.Study,visit,andenjoytreatstoeat!FordirectionstoNola’s,emailSteve.
When: Sundays,6:30-8pm Where: Nola’shome Contact: Steve;[email protected]
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 [email protected]
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;[email protected]
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;[email protected]
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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;[email protected]; 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;[email protected]
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;[email protected]
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;[email protected]
St. Luke’s Foundation & Legacy DevelopmentThisgroupwillsoonbegindevelopingaplaninwhichtodirectlylinkthefinancialsustainabilityofthechurchwithitslong-termministryvision.Suchdevelopment will include building alegacyfoundationtoeducatemembersofStLuke’sonhowtheycan financially support the ministry throughlegacygifts.
Contact: ToddZern;[email protected]
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10 For the WorldThisadvisoryteammakesrecommendationsinpartneringwithorganizationsandmissionariesthroughfinancialsupport.Ourcongregationgivestothechurch,andwedecidehowtoblessorganizations/missionarieswith10%ofthattotalgiving.Wegivetobothlocalandglobalorganizationsthatdohumanitarianorfaithbuildingwork.Wemeetasneededbutrequiresomereadingandpreparation.
Where: St.Luke’s Contact: ValerieDanforth;[email protected]
Centro D’Amistad Church PartershipStLuke’spartnerswithasmallLatinochurch,CentroD’AmistadChristiano-acommunitythatreachesouttotheLatinopopulationinFederalWay.WeprovideaspaceforourLatinobrothersandsisterstoworship,studyandfellowship.Itisourdesiretomoveourrelationshipbeyondfacilitylogistics,anddreamabouthowGodisleadingusinjointministrytogether.Joinusifyouhaveaninterestincross-culturalministryandourLatinoneighbors.
Contact: ToddZern;[email protected]
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;[email protected]
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;[email protected]
Swaziland Child Sponsorship TeamThisL-TeamisdedicatedtokeepingourSt.Luke’sfamilyfocusedinbothprayerandactiontowardsourcongregation’ssponsoredchildreninSwaziland.Wewillencouragenewsponsorship,organizeperiodicchildsponsorshipeventsatchurch,facilitateopportunitiesforcorrespondence between our members and the children intheMahlaliniADP,andliaisewiththeWorldVisionofficehere in Federal Way.
Contact: BreeMann;[email protected] 253-315-5561
Swaziland Mission TripAspartofSt.Luke’songoingpartnershipwithWorldVisionwesendteamstotheADPwesupport,MahlaliniinSwaziland.Theseteamshavetheopportunitytowitnessfirst-handthepowerfulworkGodisdoinginAfricaandtocontinuetostrengthenourchurch’srelationshipwithWorldVisionandthepeopleofMahlalini.
Contact: NateBreyer;[email protected]
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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;[email protected] 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;[email protected]
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:[email protected]
Care of Palm Plants & Garden AreaDoyouhaveagreenthumband/orahankeringtofeellikeyou’reinthetropics?Wehaveagardenandsomepalmplantsthatneedyourhelp!Teammembersworkintwo-monthcyclestokeepourgardenbeautifulandtidy.TheyalsocareforthepalmplantsthatareusedtodecorateonPalmSundayandEaster.
Where: St.Luke’s Contact: MitzieOllila;[email protected]
Church Nursery VolunteersThisteamworkswithchildrenage3andunderwhileparentsworshiporattendspecialmeetingsthatoffernurserycare.Mustbeatleast18yearsoldandgothroughaWashingtonStatePatrolscreening.Workersarescheduled3monthsatatimeandgivenachoiceoftimesthey are available.
When: Saturday&Sunday,duringworshipservices Where: St.Luke’sNursery Contact: MitzieOllila;[email protected]
Coffee & Cookie CrewThisteamsetsupandtakesdowncoffeeandcookieseverySunday.
When: Sundays,afterservices Where: St.Luke’sLobby Contact: LibbyRay;[email protected]
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DeliveredWeareallDELIVERED,solet’sdeliversomeofourlovetothosedoingGod’sworkawayfromhome.Donationsofsmalltrinkets,deliciouscandy,instantcoffee,blankgreeting cards, etc can be made any time in the church office.Carepackageswillbesentatleasttwiceeachyear.
Contact: CarrieStalder;[email protected]
Door GreetersThisteamservesSt.Luke’sbywelcomingallwhocometoworship.
When: Saturday&Sunday,priortoservices Where: St.Luke’s Contact: LarryKrueger;[email protected]
Email Prayer ChainThemembersofthisL-teamprayforothers-theirhurtsandtrials,theirthanksgivings,andtheirpraises–viaemail.Requirementsforthisteam:email,desiretoprayforothers,andtheabilitytokeepconfidences.
Contact: JanGrothe;[email protected] 253-941-3000
Facility Maintenance CareMaintenanceisneededoccasionallyforourchurchbuildings-painting,repair,plumbing,electrical,andmore!
Where: St.Luke’s Contact: ToddZern;[email protected]
Funeral/Memorial Reception TeamThisteamprovidesfamilieswithfuneralormemorialreceptionsatSt.Luke’s.Areceptionconsistsofcoffee,tea,andcookies.Weneedpeopletoprovidehomemadeorstore-boughtcookiesand/orpeopletohelpfacilitatethereception.
Contact: DonnaBreyer;[email protected]
Getting to Know You!NewMemberclasshappensthreetimesperyear.Memberstalkwithprospectivenewmemberstogettoknowthem,findouttheirinterests,andwelcomethemtoourchurchcommunity.Thisinvolvesonehourofyourtime,3-4hoursperyear!
Where: St.Luke’s,GreatRoomB Contact: LoisCooper;[email protected]
Giving TreesGivingTreeswillgouptheweekendofNovember23-24inthelobbyacrossfromthebookstoreandalsodownstairsinthealcovebetweenthepre-schoolanddaycarearea.Thetreeswillhavethenamesof100studentsfromMirrorLakeElementaryaswellasseniorslivingintheLifeCareCenterinFederalWay.Pleasestopbyandpickupatag.
AllgiftsareduebacktothechurchbyDecember15.GiftswillbedeliveredonSunday,December22.Wewillneedvolunteerstohelpdeliverthegiftsaswellashelpingtosetup and decorate the trees.
Where: StLuke’s Contact: ValerieDanforth;[email protected]
Groundskeeping: Adopt-a-BedEnjoygardening?Consider“adoptingabed”atSt.Luke’s.Weneedhelpwithregularmaintenanceandcareforourgardenbedsaroundthechurchfacilities.Wearelookingforfamiliestocareforspecificbedsthroughoutthewarmmonths,includingregularweedingandlayingdownbarkinthespringmonths.Youcanuseyourownequipmentorequipmentfromthechurch.
When: April-October Where: St.Luke’s Contact: ToddZern;[email protected]
Groundskeeping: Lawn MowingThisteamtakescareofweeklylawnandgardenbedneeds,workingonarotatingschedule.
When: April-October Where: St.Luke’s Contact: ToddZern;[email protected]
Grandparents TeamHowcanweas“surrogategrandparents”supportfamiliesfacingthechallengesofdailyliving?WanttobeaChrist-lightinthelifeofaparentorchild?ThepossibilitiesareendlessforyourpassionsandareasofinteresttohelpfamiliesatSt.Luke’s.Helpusputtogetherthisimportantministry!
Contact: Debbie;[email protected]
Habitat for HumanityHabitatforHumanityisoneofour10ForTheWorldorganizationsthatweasachurchsupportfinancially.ThisisaGREATwaytogivebackbymakingourcommunityabetterplace.Noconstructionexperiencenecessary!Forlocationsandconstructiondates,checktheKingCountyHabitatwebsite-www.seattle-habitat.org.
Contact: ValerieDanforth;[email protected]
Hallmark at St. Luke’sCardsbrightenourdayandaddapersonaltouchforbirthdays and anniversaries, and encouragement when weareilloraregrievingthelossofalovedone.Thisteamworksonaweeklyrotationforsendingoutcards.
Contact: DonnaWilker;[email protected]; 206-979-5670
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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;[email protected]
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;[email protected]
Kids For Christ VolunteersKidsforChristisamonthlyactivitynightfor4th–6th graders. Volunteerswithahearttoplaywiththekidsareneededtoprovidemeals,setupandcleanupafteractivitiesaswellashelpplanandrunactivities,crafts,gamesandotherwildandcrazythingsforthekids.
Contact: DavidDetzler;[email protected]; 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;[email protected]
LibrarianThisteamprocessesnewbooks,entersthemintoacomputerinventory,keepsthelibraryinorder,putsbooksonshelves,eliminatesobsoletebooks,trainsvolunteers,orderslibrarysuppliesandnewbooks,catalogsallbooks,DVDs,CDsandvideos.
When: Asneeded Where: St.Luke’s Contact: MitzieOllila;[email protected]
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;[email protected]
Lutheran Women in MissionWeseektoenablewomentobeintheWord,oftheWord,andwalkingwiththeLordthroughBibleStudy,mentoring,and missions.
When: Datesandtimesvary Where: St.Luke’s;otherlocations Contact: MarianneBell;253-838-7085
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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;[email protected]
Minutes of GoldCanyoucrochetorknit?Thenyoucanbean“angel”whomakestinyblanketsforparentstowraparoundtheirpremature babies who were born too early to survive. You willbeprovidingonelittleblessinginthemidstofthepainoflosingachild.
Contact: JerrieChan;[email protected]; 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;[email protected]
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.
Contact: ValerieDanforth;[email protected]
Mirror Lake Thanksgiving BasketsWewillbeprovidingbasketswithallthefixingsforThanksgivingdinnertoseveralMirrorLakefamilieswhoaremostinneed.Donationsofgiftcardsforperishableitems, canned veggies and other items will be collected to completethesebaskets.
When: November9/10and16/17 Where: StLuke’s Contact: ValerieDanforth;[email protected]
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
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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;[email protected] 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;[email protected] Jan;[email protected]
Offering CountersOfferingCountersprocessthefinancialofferingsfromweeklyworshipservices.Workincludesenteringdonationsintothedatabaseandprocessingforbankdeposit.Thisgroup is built by invitation only.
Where: St.Luke’s Contact: TerryWesterkamp;[email protected]
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;[email protected]
On Fire Sunday School Planning TeamTheteamconsistsofSundaySchoolteacherswhohelpplan,create,andimplementtheSundaySchoolcurriculumand activities.
Where: St.Luke’s Contact: MitzieOllila;[email protected]
Operation BlessingOperationBlessingisanassistanceprogramsupportedbySt.Luke’smembersand10fortheWorld.WeworkwithpeopleinneedwithintheFederalWaySchoolDistrictarea.Theteaminterviewsapplicants,assessestheirneeds,andprovidesasmallamountoffinancialassistance.
When: Tuesdays,9-10am Where: MalkowHall Contact: ValerieDanforth;[email protected]
Operation Blessing: CallsOperationBlessingoffersemergencyassistancetopeopleinourcommunity.Weliketofollowuptheirvisitwithaphonecall.Wouldyoubeapartofministeringtothoseinneed?Maybeyouwilljustsayhiorpraytogetheroverthephone.Itisaleapoffaith,butitispersonal-andthatiswhatSt.Luke’sisallabout!
When: Anytime Where: Fromyourhome Contact: ValerieDanforth;[email protected]
Operation: ServiceComeandjointhisgroupasyouhelpoutthecommunitythroughavarietyofserviceprojects.
Contact: DennisSkelton;[email protected]
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;[email protected]
Prayer Chaplain TeamPrayerchaplainspraywithothersone-on-oneduringprayerservices, serve as prayer group leaders at church prayer functions,orministerasintercessorsatvariouschurchevents.Requirementsforthisteamincludeadesiretoprayforothersandtheabilitytokeepconfidences.
Contact: AnnMurphy;[email protected]
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Prayer Ministry Leadership TeamThemissionofthePrayerMinistryistoteachandencourageourcongregationtoenjoylife-longintimateconversationswithGodthroughprayer.ThisL-Teamprovides leadership and guidance related to how to best meetthePrayerMinistry’sobjectives.
Contact: AnnMurphy;[email protected]
Prayer TeamPrayerTeammembersserveinavarietyofways.Somepraysilentlyoverprayerrequests,somePrayerTeammembers(chaplains)praywithothersduringprayerservicesandotherchurchevents.IfyoufeelGodcallingyoutoprayerandwouldliketolearnmoreaboutthePrayerTeampleasecontactusformoreinformation.
When: Before,duringandafterservices Where: St.Luke’s Contact: AnnMurphy;[email protected]
Puppet and Drama TeamChildrenlovepuppetsandskits!AnyonefromseventhgradeonupcandemonstrateGod’sWordthroughthecreativearts.Thisteammeetsweeklytorehearse,prepareandprovideavarietyofdramaskits,puppetshowsandothercreativepresentationsforSuperSunday,AngelBreakfast,BibleAdventure,BibleCampandotherchildren’sactivities.
When: Practices:Wednesdays,5:30-7pm Where: MalkowHall Contact: DavidDetzler;[email protected]; 206-819-3683
Reach Out VolunteersReachOutprovidesovernightshelter,dailymeals, counseling, and connection services tohomelessmenandwomen.Checkoutthewebsite:www.reachoutfederalway.org.
When: Various Where: ReachOutShelters Contact: DougSanders;[email protected] 253-405-5453
Reach Out Volunteers: Meal Donation and ServingReachOutneedsvolunteerstobringbreakfastandlunchitemsandafullycookeddinnertoserveattheshelterduringourassignedweeks.ThisisanenrichingexperienceforyourL-Team,SmallGroup,orfamily.Ifyouareunabletoserveadinner,donationsofbreakfastandlunchitemsare greatly appreciated.
Contact MaryAnnHopewell;[email protected] 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;[email protected]
St. Luke’s Secret ServiceSt.Luke’sSecretServiceisaneliteteamfocusedonliftingupthebodyofbelieversatSt.Luke’s,withaspecificfocusonstaff.“Anyonewhoreceivesinstructioninthewordmustshareallgoodthingswithhisinstructor.”Galatians6:6“...Sinceyouareeagertohavespiritualgifts,trytoexcelingiftsthatbuildupthechurch.”1Corinthians14:12
Contact: [email protected]
Sunday Morning Class FacilitatorHasGodblessedyouwiththegiftofteaching?HasGodgiftedyouwiththeabilitytohelpotherslearnHistruthasyoustudyaChristianbookorDVD?Here’sawaytoputyourgiftstoworkfortheKingdom!
When: Sundays,9:30amor11am Where: St.Luke’s Contact: JanGrothe;[email protected]
Swaziland Senders TeamNotsureyou’refeelingcalledtoGOtoAfrica?Youcanstillbeapartofsendingmissionteams!1.Pray-ers-Prayforthenextteamastheypreparetogoserveandnetworkinsummer,2015.PrayforthepeopleofMahlaliniandtheSt.Luke’steammembers,thattheywillbe blessed by this ongoing partnership. 2.Fundraising-Eachteammemberisresponsibleforpayingtheirownway.Helptheteamwiththeirfundraising.
Contact: ValerieDanforth;[email protected]
TelecareSt.Luke’sisagrowingchurch,andwewanttostayintouch!TheteamcontactspeopleatSt.Luke’sbyphoneorinpersontoprayforfamilyorindividualconcerns.Confidentialityisakeycomponentofteammembers,whohave an interview, recommendation, and training process.
Contact: RuthHileman;253-931-0192
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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:[email protected] 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;[email protected] 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;[email protected]
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Bicycle ClubDateandtimes,route,pace,distance,participantsalltobedetermined by who can attend a ride.
When: Weeklyoraspossible Where: Various Contact: DanandLanaBuethe;[email protected]
Bowling with Monday LoafersTheMondayLoafersisafunrecreationalleagueofbowlers.Bowlersofages21to80enjoyeachother’scompanyandtrytorollablackballdownwoodboardstoknockdownacoupleofpins.Allskilllevelsarewelcome!
When: Mondays,10am-noon(September-April) Where: SecomaLanes,FederalWay Contact: HowardBritt;[email protected]
Christian Motorcycle AssociationWe are open to anyone that wants to ride with a Christian group.OurCMAvisionistochangetheworldoneheartata time.
Contact: KarlFanus;[email protected]; 253-335-4981
Dutch Lunch BunchThisisafungroupofladieswhomeetmonthlyforlunchand conversation.
When: 4th Friday, 11am Where: Various Contact: MarleneRusch;[email protected]; 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;[email protected]
Pastor PokerPokerforapurpose!CallingallmenwholovepokertogatherwithPastorChrisforgreatcompetitionandfun.Eachparticipantchoosesacharityandthewinner’scharitytakeshomethewinnings.Compete.Enjoy. Contact: ChrisDavis:[email protected]
Puget Sound Women’s Book ClubThisfungroupofladiesmeetsmonthlytodiscussavarietyofbooks,mostlyChristianauthors,occasionallycurrentevents and classics.
When: 2ndFriday,12:30-2pm Where: PatFuller’sHouseinMarineHills Contact: MarleneRusch;[email protected]; 253-529-1215
Sip ‘N’ ScoreSip‘N’Scoreiswherewomenmeettoplaygames.TheonlyskillrequiredistheabilitytoLAUGH!Pleasejoinus.
When: 2ndFriday,6:30-9pm Where: Rotatinghouses Contact: JanetBritt;[email protected]
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;[email protected]
Sunday Afternoon TeaAgroupoffourpeople is servedanafternoontea,andenjoygoodconversationinacountry cottage setting.
When: Sundays,3pm Where: Mitzie’sHouse Contact: MitzieOllila;[email protected]
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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;[email protected]
Camera OperatorsIndividualsonthisteamoperatealivecameraforworshipservicestobeprojectedinthelobbyandforpotentialinternet use.
When: SaturdayorSunday,duringservices Where: St.Luke’s Contact: LarryKrueger;[email protected]
Communion AssistantsThisteamhelpswiththedistributionofthebreadandwineduringcommunionattheworshipservices.Trainingandafaithcommitmentarerequired.
When: SaturdayorSunday,duringservices Where: St.Luke’s Contact: ChrisDavis;[email protected]
Thrift Store Shopping and LunchOnce-a-monththriftstoregroupshoppingadventuretodifferentplacesintheareawithlunchinbetween.
When: Monthly Where: Various Contact: MitzieOllila;[email protected]
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;[email protected]
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Communion SetupHelppreparethebreadandwineforcommunionservicesandcleanupafterward.Noexperienceisnecessarytobeapartofthisteam.Anotherpersonwillhelpyouasyouaretrained until the process is clear.
When: 2nd&4thweekends,duringworshipservices Where: St.Luke’s Contact: LarryKrueger;[email protected]
Media OperatorsMediaoperatorsprojectthewordswesingforworship,video clips, and announcement loop between services. Operatorsareneededforallfourworshipservicesandotheractivities.Generalcomputeroperating,PowerPoint,andMediaShoutknowledgehelps.
When: 1/2hourpriortoworshipservices Where: St.Luke’s Contact: LarryKrueger;[email protected]
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;[email protected]
Ushers: Saturday or SundayUshersensurethateveryservicemovessmoothly.Theyhandoutbulletinsandgreetpeoplewithasmile,taketheoffering,andusherpeopleforcommunion.Theyalsopickupaftereveryservice.
When: Saturday,5pm,Sunday8,9:30or11am Where: St.Luke’s Contact: MaryAnnHopewell(Sat),[email protected] DaveStoker(Sun/specialservices), [email protected]
Video Production TeamThisteamwillrecord,produceandprovidefinishedworkto be used in worship services, classes, youth events, etc. Knowledgeofcamerause,videoproductiontools,andcomputersisrequired.
Contact: LarryKrueger;[email protected]
Worship Center Sound TechSoundtechsareneededforourfourworshipservices,drama productions, and the many activities that happen inourworshipcenter.Previoussoundboardknowledgeispreferredbutnotrequired.
When: SaturdayorSunday,1/2hourbeforeservice Where: St.Luke’s Contact: LarryKrueger;[email protected]
Worship Center UpkeepHelpkeepourWorshipCenterlookinggood.Someofthetasksinclude:fillingcandleoil,polishingthealtarwoodwork,sharpeningthepewpencils,andreplacingmissingorwornBiblesandhymnals.
When: Weekly,flexible Where: St.Luke’s Contact: LarryKrueger;[email protected]
Worship ChoirAnupliftingwaytopraiseGodandleadothersinworship,thisteamsingsbi-monthlyforthe8amserviceandmonthlyforthe11amservice.Forhighschoolageandolder.ThechoirsingsSATBanthemsandhymns.
When: Thursdays,7-8:30pm Where: St.Luke’sbalcony Contact: LarryKrueger;[email protected]
Worship CoordinatorWorshipCoordinatorsunlockandlockthebuildings,arrangeforcommunionservers,assistwithbaptismsduringworship,overseecollectingtheweeklyofferings,welcome people and troubleshoot in the lobby during worship services.
When: SaturdayandSunday,asscheduled Where: St.Luke’s Contact: SteveSalyer;[email protected]
Worship Music TeamsOurworshipservicesareblessedwithpeoplewillingtoservetheLordbyplayingtheirinstrumentsand/orsinging.Auditionsarerequired.MustbeabletolearnmusicthroughaCDandsongsheet.
When: Rehearsalsvary Where: St.Luke’s Contact: LarryKrueger;[email protected]
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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;[email protected]; 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;[email protected]
Confirmation 2013 AlumniAnL-Teamspecificallyforthe2013ConfirmationClasssothatwecanallstaycloseandstronginourfaith!
Contact: KyraCraig;[email protected] 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;[email protected]
Indoor SoccerWeplaywithaspeciallowbounceball(futsalball)andsmallgoals.Weusuallyjustscrimmage.Wegenerallyhaveskilledplayers,butbeginnersarealsowelcome.
When: MostSundays,2pm Where: MalkowHall Contact: CalebAllen;[email protected]
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;[email protected]
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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 [email protected]
Succeed - Winter 2014Researchindicatesthatteensareunpreparedforlifeafterhighschool.Preparethemforthestress,temptation,andchangewiththehelpofthis8-sessioncollegepreparationDVDcourse!ForHighSchoolseniors,parentsareencouraged to attend also.
When: Tuesdays,January28-March4,6:30pm Where: St.Luke’s Contact: JakeAllstaedt;[email protected]
Youth LeadershipDoyouhaveapassiontohelpyouthseektheLordJesusinfun,challenging,andexcitingways?Thenjointhisteam!Thisteamisforadults,20yearsorolder,withahearttoservetheyouthwithwhatevergifts,talentsandresourcestheyhave.Wemeetfortrainingandplanningonceamonth.AWAStatePatrolbackgroundcheckisrequired.
When: 1st Sunday,12:30-2pm Where: St.Luke’sRoom101 Contact: JakeAllstaedt;[email protected]
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St. Luke’s Lutheran Church515 South 312th StreetFederal Way, WA 98003
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Non-ProfitOrganizationU.S. Postage
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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
