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a catalog of ministries at St Luke’s

LineUpSpiritual Warfare 7Swaziland Mission Trip 10Parish Nurse 15Bicycle Club 18Worship Choir 21Light It Up! 23

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CHILDREN & FAMILY 2-3

GROWTH 4-7

LEADERSHIP 8

MISSION 9-10

SERVICE 11-18

SOCIAL 18-20

WORSHIP 20-22

YOUNG ADULTS & YOUTH 22-23

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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,atchurch,oratthebowlingalley

Formoreinformation,contactJanGrothe:[email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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456 Kids for Christ

Awesome adventures, great games,creativecraftsandotherinteresting“stuff”awaityouandyourfriendsfor456KFC.Eachnighthasagreatmeal,funactivitiesandalessonencouragingyoutobelikeChrist.Being“forChrist”isexcitingandfun:inviteyourfriendsandcomeforthefellowship,foodandadventure!

When: 3rdWednesday,6:30-8:30pm Where: MalkowHall(someoffsite) Contact: DavidDetzler:[email protected]; 206-819-3683

Children’s Choir

Childreningrades1-6areinvitedtosingforworshiponceamonthatthe11amservice,forspecialprogramsandservices,SundaySchoolChristmasProgram,AngelBreakfast,PalmSunday,ChristmasEve(3pmservice),andaconcertinMay.

When: Thursdays,6-7pm Where: St.Luke’sRoom101 Contact: MitzieOllila:[email protected]

Children’s Church Volunteers

Leadasmalllessonandsnacktimewithchildrenages4-7during the sermon time at the 11am worship service, and the9:30amserviceinsummer.Theyarescheduledona3month calendar.

When: Sundays,9:30and11am Where: St.Luke’slowerlevelclassroom Contact: MitzieOllila:[email protected]

Community Birthday Party: One Year Old in 2012

It’saparty!Meetotherparentsofallthechildrenwhoturnedoneyearoldin2012.Celebratethefirstyearoflifeandreceiveaspecialgiftforyourchild.Thispartyisforthebirthdaychildand his/her parents. Childcare isprovideduponrequestforsiblings.

When: January26,2013,10am Where: St.Luke’sGreatRoom Contact: JanGrothe:[email protected] 253-941-3000

Girl Scout Troop 52945

Allgirlsarewelcomeinourtroop.Thetimevariesbyagegroup.6thgradeandolder-Cadettes-meetat5:30whiletheyoungergirlsmeetat6:30.Themainpartofthetroopmeetingendsat7:30.Wearefinishedby8:00pm.Eachlevel in the troop has its own dedicated adult leader who hasgonethroughalltrainingrequiredbyGSWWandafederalbackgroundcheck.WehavefunearningbadgesandgoingonfieldtripslikeDisneyOnIce,ExperienceMusicProject,iceskatinginKent,RentonandTacoma.WegorollerskatingandswimminginFederalWayandcampingfortheweekendatoneofthebeautifulcampsownedbyGirlScoutsofWesternWashington.Youcanlearnmorebyvisitingourwebsite,GirlScoutsWW.org.

When: 1stand3rdThursdays,5:30-8pm Where: St.Luke’sRoom311 Contact: SandyKon:[email protected] 253-941-2761

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Love and Logic Parenting Class

Tiredoftantrumsinthegrocerystoreand“No,no,no!”fromyourlittleone?Joinotherparentsof1-10yearoldsandlearnaboutLove&Logic.It’saparentingmethodthatstrivestohelpchildrenmakegooddecisionsandgetsparentsbackincontrolofourhomes.Thecostis$50perfamily(2adults).Childcarewillbeavailableforasmallfeeeachweek.

When: February17,24andMarch3,2-5pm Where: St.Luke’sGreatRoom Contact: AmberSimonsen:amber.simonsen@gmail. comor253-344-8789

Meet the Babies: Zero to One-Year-Olds

WhoaretheotherbabiesatSt.Luke’s?Betteryet,whoaretheparentsofbabies?It’shardtohaveconversationswithotherparentsontheweekendsasyoujuggleyourbaby’sneeds.Thistimeissetasideforparentsofbabiestomeetandsharejoysandstrugglesofhavingababyinthehome.Noagenda,butatimeformomsanddadstogettoknoweach other.

When: March9,2013,10-11am Where: St.Luke’sNursery Contact: CarrieAndrew:253-988-5647

On Fire Sunday School

Weeklyclassesforkids3-year-oldsthrough6th gradershaveavarietyofactivities:classtime,BibleAdventure,serviceprojects,SuperSunday,Scripturememory,andprayers.Childrencanregisteratanytime!

When: Sundays,9:30am Where: St.Luke’sorMalkowHall Contact: MitzieOllila:[email protected]

Spark Family Open Gym - Tuesday Mornings

SparkOpenGymistargetedat0-5-year-olds.Comeenjoysomegymtimewhenit’srainyandcoldoutsidewithtoys,gamesandballs.Evenifyourchildisn’ttotallymobileyet,comeanywayandvisitwithotherparents.Siblingsof0-5yearoldsarewelcomeaswell,keepinginmindthatthetoysareintendedfor0-5yearolds.Bringyourownsnacks,drinks,andwhateveryourchildwillneed.~~NOTE:Thisisnotadrop-off,it’satimeforparentstoconnectandvisit!

When: 1stand3rdTuesdaysstartingJanuary15, 10:30-11:30am Where: MalkowHall Contact: DennetteChurch:[email protected]

St. Luke’s Cub Scout Pack 307

St.Luke’sistheCharterOrganizationforFederalWayCubScoutPack307.Ourpackcurrentlyconsistsof1st through 5thgradeboys.Doyouhaveaboyorknowonewhomightbeinterestedinjoiningthefun?Hiking,familycampouts,pinewoodderby,BBguns,archery,summercamp,swimming,innertubingatSnoqualmie...andmuchmore!WewouldlovetohaveyourboycomecheckusouttoseeifhewouldliketobeapartofCubScouts!

When: Packmeeting:2ndTuesdayat7pm; den meeting times vary by den Where: Packmeeting:MalkowHall,denmeetings vary(2ndand5thgradersmeetatSt.Luke’s) Contact: JerryNeumann:[email protected] 253-854-4067

Starting Right Class

Envisionyourchildrenasadults.Whatdoyoudreamforthem?Whatkindofcharacteristicswouldyouliketobedevelopedinthem?Nowisthetimetolaythegroundworkforallyouwillteachyourchildrenastheygrow.Forparents-to-beandparentsofchildrenzerothroughkindergarten.Childcareisavailable.

When: January20&27,9:30am Where: St.Luke’sRoom101 Contact: JanGrothe:[email protected] 253-941-3000

Sunday School Snacks

Organize,serveanddonatesnacksforSundaySchoolkidsonceamonth,duringtheBibleAdventureeveryweekfor5weeks,andpreparetreatbagsatChristmas.

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

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Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)

BibleStudyFellowship(BSF)isanon-denominationalBiblestudy.ThisstudyisdesignedtohelppeopledrawclosertoGodthroughthedailystudyofHisWordandbebetterpreparedtofulfillGod’scallfortheirlives.ClassesbegininSeptemberandcontinueintoMaywithbreaksatChristmasandinthespringaroundEastertime.Therearedayandeveningclassesforwomen,eveningclassesformen, and young adults.

When: Timevariesbyclass Contact: LesSoltis:253-850-9819

Bible Study with the TaddysOurnewstudyisonthebookofJames.Thiswillbea5to6weeklongstudyofthebookofJames.ThereisnobookorpagestodownloadsograbyourBibleandheadonovertojoinus.Attheconclusionofthisstudywewillhaveourusualpoststudypotluck(thisisopentoeveryone),wehavesomeamazingcooksamongus,sodropinandenjoyfinefoodandfellowship.OurfollowingstudywillbeonthebookofEcclesiastes.Soifyouarelookingforagroup,orifyouhavefreetimeonTuesdaynightscomeondownandjoinus. When: Tuesdays,7-8:30pm Where: St.Luke’sRoom312 Contact: DaveFord:[email protected]

Bridge Parenting

Whenachildreachesadolescence,itcanfeellikeagulfhas opened between the parent and the child you used toknow.InmyweeklyblogIoffertipsandsuggestionsforhowtobuildaBRIDGEtoyourteen,usingBalance,Respect,Inspiration,Discipline,Guidance,andEmpathy.Butit’snotalecture-thinkofitasanonlinesupportgroup.YouareinvitedtocommentonwhatI’vewritten,askaquestion,answersomebodyelse’squestion,orjustsharehowit’sgoingforyou.Topicsalreadyintroduced

includelying,self-centeredness,andhow-old-is-too-old-for-an-Easter-basket.Comeandbepartoftheconversation!

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

Budget Planning

YouwanttohonorGodwiththefirst10%ofyourincomeORthedollardoesn’tstretchasfarasitusedtoeachmonthORyousimplycan’tmeetyourmonthlyfinancialobligations-considerreachingoutforguidance.Ourvolunteerswillworkwithyouindividuallyandconfidentiallytohelpyouprioritizeyourspendingandsetsomereasonablegoalsforyourfuture.

When: ByAppointment Where: St.Luke’sorvariouslocations Contact: JanGrothe:[email protected] 253-941-3000

Captain Training

DoyouwanttoknowmoreaboutL-Teams—howtheywork,whattheyarefor,whoisinvolved?Thistrainingwillanswer your questions about leading a team and give you alltheinformationyoucouldeverwantorneedaboutwhatL-Teamsare.Nocommitmentrequired.

When: Asneeded Where: St.Luke’s Contact: JanGrothe:[email protected] 253-941-3000

Celebrate Recovery

CelebrateRecoveryisaChrist-centeredprogramtoencouragefellowshipandtocelebrateGod’shealingpowerinourlives.CelebrateRecoveryisforanyonewiththetripleH:Hurts,Habits,andHang-ups.TripleHcanbeanythingfromco-dependencetoover-eating;from

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chemicaldependencytoworkingthroughadivorce.Byworkingthroughtheprinciplesofthisprogram(learningtoletgoandletGodhandleit)wegrowspirituallyandarefreedfromourhurts,habits,orhang-ups.Thisfreedomcreatespeace,serenity,joy,andmostofallastrongerpersonalrelationshipwithfamily,othersandourpersonallovingandforgiving“HigherPower”JesusChrist.Weallhave been hurt or have hurt someone, or have a habit orhang-upwedonotlike.JoinmeincelebratingGod’shealing power.

Contact: MichaelJ.Hart,Jr.:[email protected]; 253.221.0716

CORE

CoreisdesignedforthosewhoseektodeveloptheirknowledgeandskillsforthepurposeofleadershipandsharingJesusChrist.Everytwo-hourclassincludesdeepBiblestudy led by pastors and deacons withdiscussionandlifeapplication.

When: Tuesdays,6:30-8:30pm Where: St.Luke’s,rm311 Contact: AnnMurphy:[email protected] ToddZern:[email protected]

DivorceCare

DivorceCareisarecoveryclasstaughtthroughaseriesof13DVDsbyprofessionalsintheirrespectivefields.AfterwatchingeachDVDwehavetimetoreviewwhatwelearnedfromtheDVDandfromourindividualselfpacedworkbooks.Costofthisclassis$15.00.DivorceCareisforthosewhoarerecentlyseparatedoralreadydivorced.Formoreinformation,pleasevisittheirwebsiteat:www.divorcecare.org.Getreadytostart(oraccelerate)yourhealing process.

When: TBA Where: TBA Contact: DonnaWilker:[email protected],or JanetBritt:[email protected]

Financial Discipleship Development

Godleadsusintoalifeofdiscipleship-alifethatiscalledtoliveinfaithandobediencetoourSaviorandLord,JesusChrist.Discipleshipincludesthefullperson,notjustcertainaspectsofourlivessuchasprayer,service,worship,andstudy,butalsoourfinances.Didyouknowthatthereareover800piecesofScripturethatspeaktoourpersonalfinances?Inresponsetothisemphasis,anL-TeamisbeingcreatedthisspringtofacilitatediscussionsonhowSt.Luke’scanopenopportunitiesforChristtotransformtheheartsandmindsofindividualsandfamiliesintermsoffinance.

Contact: ToddZern:[email protected] BryanMann:[email protected] RogerErickson:[email protected]

Friday Night Learn Team

Support,encouragement,andprayerareimportanttothisteamaswellasstudyingGod’sWord.Afteraweekatwork,it’sgreattobetogetherandberefreshedinbody,mind,andspirit.We’recurrentlystudyingProverbs.

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

God Stories

Godcaresaboutbigstuffinourlivesandequallycaresaboutthedaytoday,“little”stuff.Heworksinallways,inallaspectsofourlives.HowhaveyouseenHimatworkinyourlife?WhathasGodbeensayingtoyoulately?Wouldyouconsidersharingyour“GodStory”withthecongregation?Iwillworkwithyouinwritingyourstory.

When: Anytime Where: Anywhere Contact: JanGrothe:[email protected] 253-941-3000

GriefShare

A13-weekChrist-centeredvideo/workbookanddiscussionformatwherepeoplecanbecomfortedandbeacomforttootherswhiletheybegintheirjourneyofgrievingoverthedeathofalovedone.Theweeklyvideofeaturessomeofthenation’sforemostexpertsongriefrecovery.Eachseminariscombinedwithagriefsupportdiscussiongroup,allowingparticipantstotalkaboutthecontentoftheseminarandhowtheyaredealingwiththedeathoftheirlovedone.

When: Fall2013 Where: St.Luke’sGreatRoom Contact: JeanFord:[email protected]; 253-839-8583

Lake Tapps/Lakeland Hills Small Group

Currentlyincludesagesfrom35-55(otherageswelcome).Wearediscussingtopicalsubjectsandarestudyingthebook30LifePrinciples.Itisashortdriveforanyonelivingin Auburn, Edgewood, Puyallup and even Federal Way.

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

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Learn at Thompsons’ Small Group

ThissmallgroupmeetsweeklytostudytheWordofourLordthroughBiblestudies,St.Luke’ssermonstudies,andvariousbooks(i.e.HoleintheGospel).ThegroupalsovolunteersfornumerousactivitiesatSt.Luke’s.

When: Wednesdays,7pm Where: Thompsons’House Contact: KyHopewell:[email protected]

Marriage Ministry

Faceit,marriagecanbedifficultattimes.ManyproblemsfacingmarriagesinvolvealackofunderstandingthedifferencesbetweenmenandwomenandhowGodhaswiredusdifferentlyforapurpose.Periodicallyclasseswillbeofferedtoenrichthemarriagerelationship.Classesmaybetopical,bookbased,onDVDorotherformatsthateffectivelyconveyhelpfulinformationtonotonlyallowyourmarriagetosurvive,buttothrive.WatchforclassannouncementsintheNewsandNotesatchurch.

When: TBD Where: TBD Contact: KeithorKarenCook:[email protected]

Membership Class

ThisworkshopdiscussesSt.Luke’smissionandvisionandtopicsoftheChristianfaith,anditisatimeforyourquestionstobe addressed. Although it is a prerequisite to becoming a member, the decision to joinisyourswhenyouareready.NewMemberSundayincludesabrunchat9:30andthereceptionatthe11:00service.NewMemberBrunch(9:30am)andReceivingintoMemberhip(11:00am)occuronFebruary3.

When: Workshops:Friday,January18,6:30-9pm andSaturday,January19,8:30am-4pm Where: St.Luke’sGreatRoom Contact: JanGrothe:[email protected] 253-941-3000

Men’s Ministry

Men’sMinistryisinvolvedinavarietyofsocial,recreational, and spiritual activities. We have a monthly men’sbreakfastandtopicalstudythesecondSaturdayeverymonthfrom7:30amto9:00am.Pleasejoinusforagreatbreakfastandaninspiringmessage.Watchtheeventcalendarforotherspecificmen’sevents.

When: 2ndSaturday,7:30-9am Contact: KeithCook:[email protected]

Monday Night Bible Study

WeeklysmallgroupBiblestudyopentoallages.max:12people When: Mondays,7pm Where: Frank&PatValdez’House,TwinLakes Contact: JohnBreyer:[email protected], 253-925-2021

Not Now, I Have a Headache!

Explorethereasonsfordecreasedsexdriveintoday’smodernwoman.LedbyBobSnyder,M.D.Dr.BobisaChristianandiswiththeFranciscanHealthSystemspecializinginwomen’shealth,obstetrics,andgynecology.

When: February2,9-11am Where: St.Luke’sGreatRoomA Contact: DebbieMcNeil:206-251-6622;dmcneil@ eaglehomemortgage.com

Order of St. Luke the Physician

WeareanecumenicalteamwhostudiesandpraysforhealingthroughJesusChrist.

When: 1st Thursday,7-9pm Where: St.Luke’sRoom312 Contact: JerryChurch:[email protected]

Puget Sound Women’s Prayer Connection

Weareagroupofladieswhomeetforashortdevotionfollowedbyprayerforournation,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

Small Group Bible Study

Thisteamisforseniors-couplesandsingles.Currentstudy:FocusontheFamily’s“ThattheWorldMayKnow.”Thisvideo/dvdstudy,hostedbyRayVanderLaan(teacher,historianandtheologian),exploresthegeographicalandculturalbackdropforScripturaleventsandpersonalities,andthesignificancetomodernbelievers.HetrulymakestheBiblecometolife!

When: Fridays,1pm Where: Helen’sHouse Contact: HelenFirnhaber:[email protected]

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Spiritual Warfare

As Christians, we are all soldiers engaged in spiritual warfaretransactedonaninvisiblebattlefield.Satanhasapowerfulkingdomandgovernshishierarcyofdemons,principalities, and powers to carry out his schemes ofdisruptionanddestruction.Yetmanyofusremainuntrainedintheskillsofspiritualwarfare.Thisseminarwillprovidesomebasictoolstohelpeffectivelyengageinspiritual“hand-to-handcombat”onbothapersonalandcosmiclevel.LedbyDeaconAnnMurphy.

When: SaturdayApril6,9-11am Where: St.Luke’sGreatRoomA Contact: DebbieMcNeil:206-251-6622;dmcneil@ eaglehomemortgage.com

Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study

Thisgroupstudiesavarietyoftopics,learnstoapplyGod’struthstolife,andenjoyseachother’scompany.

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

Tuesday Nite Girls

Forwomenonly,thisteamdiscussesBibletopics,lifetopics,booksoftheBibleandwhateverelsewechoose!

When: Tuesdays,6:30-8pm Contact: JanGrothe;[email protected] 253-941-3000

Wednesday Morning Men’s Bible Study

We meet to support and encourage one another in our Christianwalkoffaith.Wediscussallkindsoftopicalconcernsthatmenfacetoday,fromworkethics,tobalanceoffamilylife,tohealthybusinesspractices,tocommunityleadershipusingtheBibleasthesourcebookandanswerstoourquestions.Agreatgroupofmenthatarenotafraidtogetdownandtoughwhentheadventureoflifetriestotearusapart.

When: Wednesdays,6:30-7:30am Where: PovertyBayCafe,FederalWay Contact: RobertGrothe:[email protected]; 206-228-1117

Wednesday Night Learn Team

Biblestudies,topicstudies,andotherareasofinterestareallapartofthislearnteam.ThisisagreatplacetolearnmoreaboutJesusandHisloveandgrace.

When: Wednesdays,7pm Where: St.Luke’s,rm312 Contact: JohnTaylor:253-859-9368

What? Me Worry?

Mostofushaveexperiencedworryoffandonduringourlives.Healthissues, finances, time constraints, and personal relationships head the top ofthelistforsubjectsmostpeopleworryabout.Stressbuildsuntilworrybecomesahealththreatandaffectsourqualityoflife.WewilltakealookatwhattheBiblesaysabout worry and stress and learn some tools to manage anxiety,sothatstressdoesnotdefineourlives.PresentedbySueThode,licensedmentalhealthcounselor.

When: Saturday,January5,9-11am Where: St.Luke’sGreatRoomA Contact: DebbieMcNeil:206-251-6622;dmcneil@ eaglehomemortgage.com

Women’s Bible Study - Wednesday Afternoon

WomenofallagesareinvitedtojoinusaswestudyIsaiahanddiscoveralltheprophesiesfulfilledandforetoldinthiswonderfulOldTestamentbook.

When: Wednesdays,1pm Contact: Marianne;253-838-7085or Massie;253-839-8115

Women’s Ministry

Ladies!Gearupforanewyear!Wewillhaveamonthlyformat(usuallythefirstSaturdayofthemonth)foravarietyoftopics,presentations,andevents:Biblical,homelife,relational,inspirational,financial,family,personal,shoppingandmore!

When: 1stSaturday,9-11:00am When: St.Luke’sGreatRoom Contact: DebbieMcNeil:206-251-6622;dmcneil@ eaglehomemortgage.com

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Executive Leadership Team

TheELTistheformallinkbetweenthecongregationandtheSeniorPastor.ThefunctionofthisteamistobethinkingaheadaboutwhereGodisleadingSt.Luke’sandtocarryoutallpoliciesandproceduresputinourconstitutionandbylaws.MembersonthisteamhavearecommendationandinterviewprocessthroughPastorChrisandareelectedbythe congregation in the annual congregational meeting.

When: 2ndMonday,6:30pm Where: St.Luke’s Contact: ChrisDavis:[email protected]

Lay Ministry Team

ThepurposeoftheLayMinistryTeamistoprovidecareandsupporttopeopleatSt.Luke’s.Theteamoverseesseveralaspectsofcare(LifeChange,Recovery,Health,Connections,andPrayer)andsupportsotherL-Teamswhoprovidecare.MembersonthisteamhavearecommendationandinterviewprocessthroughPastorChris.

When: 2ndSunday,12:30pm Where: St.Luke’s Contact: HowardBritt:[email protected]

St. Luke’s Foundation and Legacy Development

AswelooktowardsthefutureonhowGodisleadingStLuke’sinservingthecommunityandequippingitsmembersinministry,thisgroupwillbegindevelopingaplaninwhichtodirectlylinkthefinancialsustainabilityofthechurchwiththelong-termministryvision.SuchdevelopmentwillincludebuildingalegacyfoundationthatwilleducatethemembersofStLuke’sonhowtheycanfinanciallysupporttheministrythroughlegacygifts. Contact: ToddZern:[email protected]

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10 For the World

Thisisanadvisoryteammakingrecommendationsinpartneringwithorganizationsandmissionariesthroughfinancialsupport.Ourcongregationgivestothechurch,andthenwedecidehowtoblessorganizationsandmissionarieswith10%ofthattotalgiving.Wegivetobothlocalandglobalorganizationswhichdohumanitarianorfaithbuildingwork.Wemeetasneeded(usuallyonceayear)butrequiresomereadingandpreparation.Ifyouwouldliketoknowmoreorareinterestedinbeingapartofthisteam,contactPastorChrisintheoffice.Ifyouhaveorganizationsormissionariesthatyouthinktheteam should consider supporting financially, please send informationtoKendraBreyer.

When: TBD Where: St.Luke’s Contact: KendraBreyer:[email protected]

Alaska Mission Trip

YouthandadultswillservethesmallvillageofHoonah,Alaska,attheendofJulyorbeginningofAugust.Servanteventshaveincluded:VacationBibleSchool,BasketballCamp,YouthEvents,AdultBibleStudy,andHammerandNailProjects.St.Luke’shashadamissionteaminHoonaheachsummersinceJuly,2000.

When: TBD Where: TBD Contact: ValDanforth:[email protected]

Camp Prime Time: 2013 St Luke’s Family Mission Trips

Lookingforanopportunitytoservetogetheralongsideyourkidsasafamily?Handywithtools?Loveleadingcampfiresongs?CampPrimeTime,locatedintheWenatcheeNationalForestsoutheastofMt.Rainier,providesFREEcampingweekendsforchildrenandadultswithsevereorlife-threateningillnessesordisabilitiesand

theirfamilies.Therearethreewaystoservewithusatcamp.First,teamsoffamiliesfromSt.Luke’svolunteertoserveoverthreeweekendsinthesummerof2013torunthecamp:cooking,cleaning,andplayingwiththecampersandtheirfamilies.Second,CampPrimeTimeneedsvolunteerseachspringandfallforcleanup.Andthird,campfiresing-alongleadersareneededtoleadmusictimeatcampeachSaturdayeveningduringthesummermonths.Interestedinservinginsome,alloroneofthesecapacities?Visitwww.campprimetime.orgformoreinformation.

When: June28-30,August9-11,September13-15 Where: CampPrimeTime Contact: BryanMann:[email protected] 253-315-5561

Centro D’Amistad Church Partership

IntheFall2010,wepartneredwithasmallLatinochurchcommunitycalledCentroD’AmistadChristiano-achurchcommunitythatdesirestoreachouttotheLatinocommunityinFederalWay.Togetherinpartnership,StLuke’shasprovidedaspaceforourLatinobrotherandsisterstoworship,studyandfellowship.Itisourdesirenowtomoveourconversationbeyondfacilitylogistics,anddreamabouthowGodisleadingusinjointministrytogether.Doyouhaveaninterestincross-culturalministryandwishtoreachouttoourLatinoneighbors?

Contact: ToddZern:[email protected] 253-941-3000

Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking

TheFederalWayCoalitionAgainstTrafficking(FWCAT)isagrassrootscommunityactionteamworkinginpartnershipwithWashingtonEngageandsupportedbyWomenofVision.OurVision:Acitywithouthumantrafficking.OurMission:Toeducateandengageourcommunitysothateachpersonplaystheirroleinendinghumantrafficking.We generate community awareness by providing

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opportunitiesforcommunitymemberstolearnandsharetheirknowledgeaboutandexperienceswithhumantrafficking.Weadvocateforjusticebyusingourvoiceandinfluencetoholdgovernmentandlawenforcementaccountableforcreatingstronganti-traffickinglawsandimplementingthemeffectivelysothatprosecutioncantakeplace.Weprovidetrainingopportunitiesforschools,parentgroups,youthgroups,clubs,andlawenforcement.Pleaseseeourwebsiteatfwcat.orgformoreinformation.

When: 4thTuesdayofmostmonths,7pmWhere: RonSandwithEX3TeenCenter, 3145328thAveS,FederalWayContact: DianneZoro:[email protected]

LCMS World Mission to Macau

SerenaDerricks,oneofthemissionarieswesupportasacongregationandamember,servescurrentlyinMacauthroughLCMSWorldMission(ourdenomination).Areyouinterestedinapotential/futuremissiontriptoservealongsideSerenaandtherestofherteam?

When: TBD Where: Macau Contact: KendraBreyer:[email protected] or253-941-3000

Support the Wukasches!

Wehaveglobalmissionarieslivinginourmidst.Theycomeandgowheneverandwherevercalled.DaveandDebbieWukaschareadoctorandnurse respectively who serve on medical mission teams all overtheworldandarepartofourSt.Luke’sfamily.IfyouwanttolearnmoreaboutMedicalMinistryInternationalyoucancheckoutthewebsiteatwww.mmint.org. We can be a part ofthemissionandsupportthembygatheringsomeofthefollowingitemsonanongoingbasis:ironpills,adultvitmins,prenatalvitamins,children’svitamins,infantvitamindrops,non-liquidantacids,1%Hydrocortisonecream(Dollarstore),Athlete’sfootcream(Dollarstore),reading glasses, hotel soaps and shampoos, toothbrushes, soccerballscrayons(evengentlyused),coloringbooks,andstickers!

When: Anytime Where: St.Luke’s Contact: KendraBreyer:[email protected] or253-941-3000

Swaziland Child Sponsorship Team

ThisL-TeamisdedicatedtokeepingourSt.Luke’sfamilyfocusedinbothprayerandactiontowardsourcongregation’ssponsoredchildreninSwaziland.Wewillencouragenewsponsorship,organizeperiodicchildsponsorshipeventsatchurch,facilitateopportunitiesforcorrespondence between our members and the children intheMahlaliniAreaDevelopmentPlanandliasewiththeWorldVisionofficehereinFederalWay.LookingforyoungandoldwhoarepassionateaboutsupportingandupliftingourbrothersandsistersinSwazilandtojointhisteam!

Contact: BreeMann:[email protected] 253-315-5561

Swaziland Mission Trip

AspartofSt.Luke’songoingpartnershipwithWorldVisionwesendteamstotheAreaDevelopmentPlanwesupport,MahlaliniinSwaziland.Theseteamshavetheopportunitytowitnessfirst-handthepowerfulworkGodisdoinginAfricaandtocontinuetostrengthenourchurch’srelationshipwithWorldVisionandthepeopleofMahlalini.

Contact: NateBreyer:[email protected]

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Bookstore Clerk

BookStorevolunteersworkbehindthecounter,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 Ministries

Whatablessingitistohavethegiftofsight!Wetakesomuchforgranted—fromreadingouremailtotextingonourcellphones,toreadingbooksandourBibles.TheBrailleteamsputtogetherbooksoftheBibletoenablethosewithoutsighttoreadGod’sWord.

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

Brunch Meals for New Members

HelpprepareasimplebrunchitemfortheNewMemberBrunch.

When: February3,9:30am Where: St.Luke’sGreatRoom Contact: ChristineDickson:[email protected]

Card Making

Birthdays!Anniversaries!Babies!Theseeventsdeserveaspecialcard;joinusinourefforttomakeallofSt.Luke’scardsbyhand.Anystyle!

When: Anytime Where: Athome,withfriends,anywhere Contact: KathyBritt:[email protected]

Care of Palm Plants & Garden Area

Doyouhaveagreenthumband/orahankeringtofeellikeyou’reinthetropics?Wehaveagardenandsomepalmplantsthatneedyourhelp!Teammembersworkintwo-monthcyclestokeepourgardenbeautifulandtidy.TheyalsocareforthepalmplantsthatareusedtodecorateonPalmSundayandEaster.

When: TBD Where: St.Luke’s Contact: MitzieOllila:[email protected] 253-941-3000

Church Nursery Volunteers

Thisteamworkswithchildrenage3andunderwhileparents worship or attend special classes or meetings that offernurserycare.Mustbeatleast18yearsoldandgothroughaWashingtonStatePatrolscreening.Workersarescheduled3monthsatatimeandgivenachoiceoftimesthey are available.

When: Saturday&Sunday,duringworshipservices Where: St.Luke’sNursery Contact: MitzieOllila:[email protected] 253-941-3000

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Coffee & Cookie Crew

ThisteamsetsupandtakesdowncoffeeandcookieseverySunday.

When: Sundays,afterservices Where: St.Luke’sLobby Contact: LibbyRay:[email protected]

Create a Card

Areyoucrafty?Doyouwishyouwere?Thisisyourchancetodustoffthecobwebsintherightbrainandlettheartistinyoushine.WewillassistourCardMakingL-Teaminassemblingcards.Thesecardswillbesentforspecialevents, birthdays, anniversaries, new babies, etc. All materialswillbeprovided,justbringyourhelpinghands!

When: Saturday,March2,9-11am Where: St.Luke’sGreatRoomA Contact: DebbieMcNeil:206-251-6622;dmcneil@ eaglehomemortgage.com

Delivered

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

When: Anytime Where: St.Luke’sOffice Contact: CarrieStalder:[email protected]

Door Greeters

ThisteamservesSt.Luke’sbywelcomingallwhocometoworship.

When: Saturday&Sunday,priortoservices Where: St.Luke’s Contact: LarryKrueger:[email protected] or253-941-3000

Email Prayer Chain

Viaemail,teammembersprayforothers-theirhurtsandtrials,theirthanksgivings,andtheirpraises.Requirementsforthisteam:email,desiretoprayforothers,andtheabilitytokeepconfidences.

When: Anytime Where: Anywhere Contact: JanGrothe:[email protected] 253-941-3000

Facility Maintenance Care

Maintenanceisneededoccasionallyforourchurchbuildings-painting,repair,plumbing,electrical,andmore!

Where: St.Luke’s Contact: ToddZern:[email protected] 253-941-3000

Getting to Know You!

NewMemberclasshappensthreetimesperyear.Memberstalkwithprospectivenewmemberstogettoknowthem,findouttheirinterests,andwelcomethemtoourchurchcommunity.Thisinvolvesonehourofyourtime,3-4hoursperyear!

When: January27,9:30am Where: St.Luke’sGreatRoomB Contact: LoisCooper: [email protected]; 253-925-5802

Groundskeeping: Adopt a Bed

Enjoygardening?Consider“adoptingabed”atSt.Luke’s.Similartothe“adoptahighway”programsalongstateroad systems, we need help with regular maintenance and careforourgardenbedsaroundthechurchfacilities.Wearelookingforfamiliestocareforspecificbedsthroughoutthewarmmonths(April-October),includingregularweeding(preferredmonthlyormore)andlayingdownbarkinthespringmonths.Youcanuseeitheryourownequipmentorequipmentfromthechurch.

When: April-October Where: St.Luke’s Contact: ToddZern:[email protected] 253-941-3000

Groundskeeping: Lawn Mowing

Thisteamtakescareofweeklylawnandgardenbedneeds and is on a rotating schedule through the warm months.

When: April-October Where: St.Luke’s Contact: ToddZern:[email protected] 253-941-3000

Habitat for Humanity

HabitatforHumanityisoneofour10ForTheWorldorganizationsthatweasachurchsupportfinancially.ThisisaGREATwaytogivebackbymakingourcommunityabetterplace.Noconstructionexperiencenecessary!Forlocationsandconstructiondates,checktheKingCountyHabitatwebsite:www.seattle-habitat.org.

Contact: KendraBreyer:[email protected] or253-941-3000

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Hallmark at St. Luke’s

Cardsbrightenourdayandaddapersonaltouchforbirthdays and anniversaries, and encouragement when weareilloraregrievingthelossofalovedone.Thisteamworksonaweeklyrotationforsendingoutcards.

When: Anytime Where: Anywhere Contact: DonnaWilker:[email protected]; 206-979-5670

Healing Music

“Hewhosings,praystwice.”ThisquoteismostoftenattributedtoSt.Augustine,butwhetheritwasreallyhimor someone else does not lessen the truth that music truly movesushumanbeings.God’sgiftofmusichasbenefitsbeyondthatofonlypraisingHim.Italsobringshealingtothosewhoarehurting.ThisistheopportunitytooffermusictopeopleinTacomaandFederalWayhospitals.

When: Various Where: TacomaandFederalWayhospitals Contact: CraigNeumiller:[email protected]

Holy Grounds

Prepareandserveespressodrinksbetweenworshipservices.Trainingisrequiredpriortoworkingatthelattecart.ChooseoneormoreofthreeworkshiftsonSundaythatworkbestaroundyourfavoriteworshipserviceandSundayschoolclass.

When: Sundaymornings,8:15-12:30pm Where: StLuke’s Contact: KarenCarter:[email protected]

Home Visits

People 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.

When: Various Where: Various Contact: SharonBottomley:253-661-8360

Hospital Visitors

Hospitalstayscanbestressfulandlonely.Thisteamreachesouttothosewhoarehospitalized,offeringprayer,comfort,support,andencouragement.

When: Various Where: Areahospitals Contact: RandySloper:[email protected]

Kids For Christ Volunteers

KidsforChristisamonthlyactivitynightfor4th–6th graders. Volunteersandindividualswithahearttoplaywiththekidsareneededtoprovidemeals,setupandcleanupafteractivitiesaswellashelpplanandrunactivities,crafts,gamesandotherwildandcrazythingsforthekids.ActivitiesaretypicallythethirdWednesdayofeachmonth.Planningmeetingsandlocationsarescheduledviae-mail.

When: Various Where: Various Contact: DavidDetzler:[email protected]; 206-819-3683

Kindergarten and Preschool Volunteers

Workinourclassroomsand/orLearningCenterduringtheweektutoringchildren,helping them paint in the art center,readingtothemandwiththem.Choiceofages3,4,and5withchoiceofdaysandtimestowork.Workcanbetakenhome,suchascuttingprojectsandthenreturnedtotheteacher.Mustbeover18andgothroughaWAStatePatrolscreening.Canalsoworkonschoolfacilitiessuchas painting and cleaning.

When: VarioustimesMonday-Friday,8:30am-3pm Where: St.Luke’sclassrooms Contact: MitzieOllila:[email protected] 253-941-3000

Librarian

Thisteamprocessesnewbooks,entersthemintoacomputerinventory,keepsthelibraryinorder,putsbooksonshelves,eliminatesobsoletebooks,trainsvolunteers,orderslibrarysuppliesandnewbooks,catalogsallbooks,DVDs,CDsandvideos.MeetasneededatStLuke’s.

When: Various Where: St.Luke’s Contact: MitzieOllila:[email protected] 253-941-3000

Love in Action

Thisprogrammatchespeoplewhowouldlikeorneedtobecontactedinemergencies(storms,poweroutages,earthquakes)toensuretheyareokay,withvolunteerswhowouldliketocheckonthesemembersandofferassistance as necessary. Each year letters are sent to all parties ensuring they still want to participate either as arecipientorvolunteerandthatcontactinformationiscorrect.

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

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Love Meals

Weprovidemealsforafewdaysforpeopleinneed.Wecheckforfoodallergiesandthenumberofpeoplelivinginthehome.Ourmealsarenourshingandfilledtothebrimwithlotsoftender,lovingattentionandkindness.IfyouwouldliketohelpusprovidetheseLoveMeals,callus.

When: Various Where: Various Contact: SharonBottomley:253-661-8360

Lutheran School Support

Justashortdriveaway,ourLutheranschools-ConcordiaElementaryandMountRainierHighSchool-providequalityChristianeducationintheLutherantradition.TeammemberswillhelpconnectfamiliestoourLutheranschoolsandprovidesupportfortheirministry.Supportersneednothavechildrenenrolledattheschools!

When: Various Where: Various Contact: RaySievert:[email protected]

Lutheran Women in Mission

WeseektoenablewomentobeintheWord,oftheWordandwalkingwiththeLordthroughBibleStudy,mentoringand missions.

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

Membership Class Sponsors

Are you a people person whowouldliketohelpour newest members get involved with ministry and meetothermembers?Thisteam helps new members find their way, identifies L-Teamstheycouldbecomepartof,andsupportsandencourages them.

When: FridayandSaturday,January18and19 Where: St.Luke’sGreatRoom Contact: MarianneBell:253-838-7085

Military Support Team

Thisteamreachesouttodeployedmilitarypersonnelandtheirfamilies,encouragingthemandsupportingthemwithnotes,packagesandprayers.

Contact: SaraWood;[email protected]

Minutes of Gold

Canyoucrochetorknit?Thenyoucanbean“angel”whomakestinyblanketsforparentstowraparoundtheirprematurebabieswhowereborntooearlytosurvive.Youwillbeprovidingonelittleblessinginthemidstofthepainoflosingachild.

Contact: JerrieChan:[email protected]; 253-359-3861

Mirror Lake Mentors

TheprincipalatMirrorLakeElementaryhasaskedustopartnerwithherinmatchingcaringadultswithkidsinamentorrelationship.ThispartnershipwouldbefacilitatedbyCommunitiesinSchools.Thismaybetheanswertomakingourpartnershipmuchmorepersonal.

When: Various Where: MirrorLakeSchool Contact: SusieSmith:[email protected]

Mirror Lake Uniforms

IsoneofyourNewYear’sResolutionstocleanoutyourchildren’sclosetsofclothingtheyhavealreadyoutgrownthisschoolyear?Ifso,oneofSt.Luke’sadoptedfamiliesatMirrorLakemaybeinneedofthisclothing.Thestudentsarerequiredtowear“uniforms”withoutemblemsorlogosornodenimorsweatpants.Anyofthefollowingclothingcanbedroppedoffatthechurchorschooloffice:Topsinsolidcolorsofblack,white,navyorlightblue,includingpoloshirtswithcollars,turtlenecks,mockturtlenecksanddressshirts;bottomsinsolidcolorsofblack,navyblue,khaki,ortan,includingfulllengthpants,capris,Bermudashorts,skirts,skorts,andjumpers.

Where: St.Luke’s Contact: TerryWesterkamp:[email protected]

Mirror Lake Tutoring - KITES

Lookingforanewadventuretobeginthisyear?Doyourememberwhenyoulearnedtoread?Wasiteasyforyou?Wasitfun?Doyouwanttosharethefunwithastudentasyouhelphim/herexperiencethesamesuccessyouexperiencedasareader?KITESistheacronymforKidsinTutoringExperienceSuccess.ManystudentsatMirrorLakecomefromnon-Englishspeakingfamilies,sotheyoftenneedsomeextraattentiontobringthemtogradelevel.Thenewyearisaperfecttimetochoosethegradelevelstudentyouwouldliketohelpaswellasthedayoftheweekandtimeyouwouldprefer.Thereisashortorientation period to assist you in helping your student.

When: Various Where: MirrorLakeSchool Contact: TerryWesterkamp:[email protected]

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Needlers

Imagine a quilt being your only covering against the elementsofnature.Forsomepeople,thisistheirexperience.For40years,peopleatSt.Luke’shavemadequilts which have been sent all over the world to help peoplekeepwarm.

When: Tuesdays,9am-noon Where: MalkowHallRoom121 Contact: NolaDavenport:253-941-2460

New Member Connection

Connection,connection,connection.Thisishowwegrowincommunity.Howdothosewhoarenewtoourcommunitybecomeconnected?Thisteamexploresthequestioninquarterlymeetingsandhelpsnewmembers-duringthenewmemberweekendworkshop,brunch,one-on-oneconversations,sponsors,andmore.HelpothersfeelapartofourgreatcommunityatSt.Luke’s.

When: Quarterly Where: St.Luke’s Contact: DanFlint:[email protected] 253-839-5585

Offering Counters

OfferingCountersprocessthefinancialofferingsfromweeklyworshipservices.Suchworkincludesenteringdonationsintothecontributordatabaseandprocessingforbankdeposit.Thisgroupisbuiltbyinvitationonly.

Where: St.Luke’s Contact: TerryWesterkamp:[email protected]

On Fire Sunday School Help

Teachers,substitutesandhelpersareneededforweeklyclassesforchildrenages3years-6thgradeparticipatinginavarietyofactivities:classtime,BibleAdventure,SuperSunday,serviceprojects,Biblestudy,Scripturememoryand prayers.

When: Sundays,9:30-10:30am Where: St.Luke’sclassrooms Contact: JohnTaylor:253-859-0368

On Fire Sunday School Planning Team

TheteamconsistsofSundaySchoolteacherswhohelpplan,create,andimplementtheSundaySchoolcurriculumand activities.

When: TBD Where: St.Luke’s Contact: MitzieOllila:[email protected] 253-941-3000

Operation Blessing

OperationBlessingisanassistance program supported bySt.Luke’smembersand10fortheWorld.Weworkwith people in need within theFederalWaySchoolDistrictarea.Theteaminterviewsapplicants,assessestheirneeds,andprovidesasmallamountoffinancialassistance. We welcome new team members who would liketovolunteertheirtime,atminimum,onceamonthforan hour.

When: Tuesdays,9-10am Where: MalkowHall Contact: KendraBreyer:[email protected] or253-941-3000

Operation Blessing: Calls

Weoffersomeemergencyassistancetothoseinneedinourcommunity.Wewanttomakeitmorepersonalbyfollowinguptheirvisitwithaphonecall.Wouldyoubeapartofthisgreatopportunitytoministertothosetrulyinneed?Maybeyouwilljustsayhiorsayaprayertogetheroverthephone.Itisaleapoffaith,butitispersonal-andthatiswhatSt.Luke’sisallabout!

When: Anytime Where: Anywhere Contact: KendraBreyer:[email protected] or253-941-3000

Operation: Service

Comeandjointhisgroupasyouhelpoutthecommunitythroughavarietyofserviceprojects.

When: Various Where: Various Contact: DennisSkelton:[email protected]

Parish Nurse

TheparishnursehelpstheSt.Luke’scommunityaddresshealthissuesincorporatingeducation,referrals,andahealingrelationshipwithGod.Thismayincludehospitalvisitstopray,comfort,orhelpwithdischargeplanning,explainingmedicalterminology,medicationeducationandinstruction,andpromotionofhealthybehaviorssuchaseating habits, physical activity, and blood pressure and heartratecheckups.

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

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Parking Lot Hospitality Crew

TheParkingLotHospitalityCrewarethefirstpeopleourguests see as they arrive on campus. A simple hello and helpingtofindaparkingspacegoalongwaytocreateagoodfirstimpressionofSt.Luke’s.Weneedapproximately12-18peopleinwhichtocreatearotatingschedule.Thegoalistohaveattendantsserveoneortwoweekendseverysixweeks.

When: Saturday4:30-5:30pm,Sunday7:30-8:30am, 9-10am,and10:30-11:30am. Where: St.Luke’sParkingLot Contact: ToddZern:[email protected] 253-941-3000

Prayer Chaplain Team

Prayerchaplainspraywithothersone-on-oneduringprayer services, serve as prayer group leaders at church prayerfunctions,orministerasintercessorsatvariouschurchevents.Requirementsforthisteamincludeadesiretoprayforothersandtheabilitytokeepconfidences.Participate as needed.

Contact: AnnMurphy:[email protected]

Prayer Ministry Leadership Team

ThemissionofthePrayerMinistryistoteachandencourageourcongregationtoenjoylife-longintimateconversationswithGodthroughprayer,bothindividuallyandtogetherwithotherbelievers.ThisL-Teamprovidesleadership and guidance related to how to best meet the PrayerMinistry’sobjectives.

Contact: AnnMurphy:[email protected]

Prayer Team

PrayerTeammembersserveinawidevarietyofways.SomePrayerTeammemberscomeintotheChapelbeforeandafterworshipservicestopraysilentlyoverprayerrequests.Thiscanbedoneweekly,monthly,orasyourscheduleallows.SomePrayerTeammembers(chaplains)pray with others during prayer services and other church events.Interestedinhelpingplanprayer-walks,vigils,andprayerservices?ThisistheL-Teamforyou!

When: Before,duringandafterservices Where: St.Luke’s Contact: AnnMurphy:[email protected]

Puppet and Drama Team

Childrenlovepuppetsandskits!AnyonefromseventhgradeonupcandemonstrateGod’sWordthrough

thecreativearts.Thisteammeetsweeklytorehearse,prepareandprovideavarietyofdramaskits,puppetshowsandothercreativepresentationsforSuperSunday,AngelBreakfast,BibleAdventure,BibleCampandotherchildren’sactivities.

When: Practices:Wednesdays,5:30-7pm Where: MalkowHall Contact: DavidDetzler:[email protected]; 206-819-3683

Reach Out Rollermania

Putyourskateson,createateamandcometosupportReachOut.AllanSchaufflerwillbetheemceefortheevent.Staytunedformoreinformationonthisfunevent!

When: March25,2013 Where: Pattison’sWest Contact: MaryAnnHopewell:[email protected] 253-927-1216

Reach Out Volunteers

ReachOutprovidesovernightshelter,dailymeals, counseling, and connections services tohomelessmenandwomen.Thenumberofvolunteersneededisunlimited.Checkouttheirnewwebsite:www.reachoutfederalway.org.

When: Various Where: ReachOutShelters Contact: DougSanders:[email protected] 253-405-5453

Reach Out Volunteers: Meal Donation and Serving

St.Luke’swillbeservingattheReachOutWomen’sShelter.Weneedvolunteerseacheveningtoprovideandservethedinnermeal.Donationsofbreakfastandlunchitemsaregreatlyappreciated.ThisteamservesmealsattheReachOutHomelessShelters.St.Luke’swillbeprovidingmealsfortwoweeksthiswinter:oneweekwasforthemen’sshelterandoneweekforthewomen’sshelter.

When: January14-20 Where: OurSavior’sBaptistChurch,FederalWay Contact MaryAnnHopewell:[email protected] 253-927-1216

Scrip for a Cause

We spend money on groceries, entertainment, etc., why notallowthechurchtobenefit?ThisgroupraisesfundsthroughgiftcardspurchasedfromGreatLakesScripCenter.ThepurchaserreceivesafullvaluegiftcardandSt.Luke’sreceivesapercentofthegiftcardvalueforour

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ministries.Fromhelpingpeoplefilloutformstotracking,todelivery, there are several options to help on this team.

When: Various Where: St.Luke’s Contact: DonnaBreyer:[email protected] or941-3000

St. Luke’s Secret Service

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

When: Cannotdivulgethisinformation Where: Cannotdivulgethisinformation,either Contact: [email protected]

Sunday Morning Class Facilitator

HasGodblessedyouwiththegiftofteaching?HasGodgiftedyouwiththeabilitytohelpotherslearnHistruthasyoustudyaChristanbookorDVD?Here’sawaytoputyourgiftstoworkfortheKingdom!Firsttimeteacherswillhaveaninterviewanda‘walkthroughtheclass’planningsessionwiththeDirectorofSpiritualGrowth.

When: Sundays9:30or11am Where: St.Luke’s Contact: JanGrothe:[email protected] 253-941-3000

Support for Pastor Chris

ThisteamcreativelysupportsPastorChris,whohasbeenastrongwitnessforhiscommunityduringhisillness.Becausewelovehim, we want to aid him financially. Proceeds go to his health care account.

Contact: LoisCooper-Thompson: [email protected] or253-925-5802

Swaziland Senders Team

Notsureyou’refeelingcalledtoGOtoAfrica?Youcanstillbeapartofsendingmissionteams!AsourpartnershipinMahlalini,Swazilandgrows,wewillcontinuetosendmissionteamsaswellasfinanciallysupportourADP.ThenextteamleavesMarch3,2013,andtherearemanywaysyou can help.

1.Pray-ers-Prayforthisnextteamastheypreparetogoserveandnetwork.PrayforthepeopleofMahlaliniandtheSt.Luke’steammembers,thattheywillbeblessedbythisongoing partnership.

2.Fundraising-Eachteammemberisresponsibleforpayingtheirownway.Ifyouareinterestedinfinanciallysupportingthe2013team,pleasecontactKendraBreyerintheoffice.

3.Donations-Thisyear’steamwillbeabletotakeasmallamountofitemsforthechildrenwesponsorandtheWorldVisionCaregiverswhocareforthesickandinjured.

When: Various Where: Various Contact: NateBreyer:[email protected]

Telecare

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

Where: Anywhere Contact: RuthHileman:253-931-0192

Touches

People who are unable to get out on their own because ofsurgery,healthproblems,orbecauseofcaregiving,feelisolatedandalone.Thisteamreachesouttothosealoneandlonelytopray,offerencouragement,andalisteningear.Thisteammakesregularphonecallstohelppeopleknowtheyareloved.

When: Anytime Where: Anywhere Contact: SharonBottomley:253-661-8360

Transportation for Worship Services

Whenwehaveavehicleandthehealthtodriveit,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 Mission

WorkandserveatSeattle’sUnionGospelMissiononceamonthbyservingbreakfast,helpingwithmiscellaneousduties, and visiting with clients.

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

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Welcome Center Assistant

Rememberwhatit’sliketobenewtoaplace?TheWelcomeCenterisinstrumentalinhelpingpeoplefeelwelcome and having their questions answered. People are neededto“man”thedesk.

When: Weekends,beforeandafterservices Where: St.Luke’s Conact: BillThompson:[email protected]; 253-925-5802

Wetlands Upkeep: Keepin’ Those Plants Alive!

Weneedsomehelp.IamlookingforacoupleofhardyfolkswhocanspendtwohourswithmeeveryTuesdayorThursdayafternoon,maintainingtheSt.Luke’sWetlandbufferarea.Thisisphysicalwork,pullingblackberryandotherinvasivenon-nativeweeds,chainsawingfallenlimbs,andclearingthewalkingtrailofstormdebris.Challengingwork,yes,butVERYrewarding.TomethisisliketendingGod’sgarden.Itisbeautifulandquiet,andonceIgot

starteddoingmaintenanceI’vecometocherishmytimeinthisgarden-likeplace.Goodexercisetoo!Coupleofrules:1)Weneverworkmorethantwohoursaday.2)Wequitworkingwhenwearetired.3)Weneverworkinrain,snow,ortemperaturesabove85degrees.3)Weworktogether,neveralone.4)Spontaneoussingingorprayingisallowedandencouraged.Pleasecontactmeifyouwouldliketojoinmeintendingthisgardenorwithanyquestionsyoumayhave.Blessingstoallofyou!

When: TuesdayorThursdayafternoons Where: St.Luke’swetlands Contact: HowardBritt:[email protected]

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Cards,games,activities,meals,andsnacks.Thursdaymorningsbringthisteamtogetherforvisiting,eating,andrelaxing.

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

Basketball

Pick-upbasketballgameforfun,competition,andexercise.Highschoolanduparewelcome.

When: Sundays,6-8pm Where: MalkowHall Contact: KirkLarson:[email protected]

Bicycle Club

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

When: Weeklyoraspossible Where: Various Contact: DanandLanaBuethe:[email protected]

Bowling with Monday Loafers

Hereisanopportunityforsomeweeklyexerciseandfun.TheMondayLoafersisthenameofafor-funrecreationalleagueofbowlersthatplayattheSecomaLanesinFederalWayeveryMondaymorning.Beginnersandexperiencedbowlersofages21to80enjoyeachother’scompanyandtrytorollablackballdownwoodboardstoknockdownacoupleofpins.Wehaveroomforadditional

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players,eitherfullorparttime.Cost:$12for3gameseachtime you play.

When: Mondays,10am-noon(September-April) Where: SecomaLanes,FederalWay Contact: HowardBritt:[email protected]

Christian Motorcycle Association

We are open to anyone that wants to ride with a Christian group.OurCMAvisionistochangetheworldoneheartatatime.RegistrantswillbecontactedbyKarlwithinformationonthegroupandmeetingdatesandtimes.

Contact: KarlFanus:[email protected]; 253-335-4981

Dutch Lunch Brunch

Thisisafungroupofladieswhomeetmonthlyforlunchand conversation.

When: 4th Friday, 11am Where: Various Contact: MarleneRusch:[email protected]; 253-529-1215

Federal Way Outreach Center

ALutheranBlindMissionoutreachcenterprovidesawayforpeopleexperiencingpermanentvisionlosstogatherandshareinformationthroughamonthlyluncheon.Ninety-fivepercentofvision-impairedpeopleareunchurched.Interactivepresentationswillincludeself-defenseinstruction,foodpreptipsbyablindchef,aguide-doghandler demonstration, technology presentations, etc. We hopetobuildfriendships,empowerpeopleinleadingfull,independentlives,andreflectChrist’slove.Volunteerswillbetrainedinblindetiquetteandsighted-guidetechnique.

When: TBD Where: FederalWayOutreachCenter Contact: GaylenFloy:[email protected]; 253.217.9586

Lutherans Love Potlucks

Allourwelcometojoinusforfeastandfellowship.Wealways appreciate help setting up and cleaning up, and donationsofpicnicsupplies(napkins,cups,plates,utensils).

When: Quarterly Where: MalkowHall Contact: CarrieStalder:[email protected]; 206-226-0551

NFL Pick ‘em League

Canyoupickthewinnerasyougohead-to-headwithopponentseachweek?Emailisneededtoparticipate.Excelishelpful.

When: August-December,2013 Where: viaemail Contact: KenKnopp:[email protected]

Puget Sound Women’s Book Club

Thisfungroupofladiesmeetsmonthlytodiscussavarietyofbooks,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] 253-941-3000

St. Luke’s Highway Club

TheSt.Luke’sHighwayClubisforanyonewhoenjoysasetofwheelsandtheopenroad.Eventswillincludea“Cruise-InSunday”whereyouareencouragedtobringyourmotorcycle,classiccar,orpride-and-joyonwheelstochurchforeveryonetoappreciate.Iamalsoplanningacoupleofmotorcycledayridesincludinga“SteepleChase”whereweteamupwithridersfromacoupleotherchurchesandridefromchurchtochurchtogether.IwouldalsoliketoseeacoupleofCruise-Insatlocalhangoutspots.

When: TBD Where: Various Contact: IrvStalhnecker:[email protected]

Sunday Afternoon Tea

Agroupoffourpeopleisservedanafternoontea,andenjoygoodconversationinacountrycottagesetting.

When: Sundays,3pm Where: Mitzie’sHouse Contact: MitzieOllila:[email protected] 253-941-3000

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Alpha Handbells (youth ages 9-15)

It’samazingwhatsongscanbeplayedwithhandbells!Youthages9-15areencouragedtojointhisfunmusicteam.Theteamringsatthe5:00pmand11:00amworshipservices,4-5timesperyearbetweenOctoberandMay.Previousmusicreadingexperienceisnotarequirementbut is a plus.

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

Brass Group

BrassmusicianshelpenhanceourEasterandChristmasworshipserviceseveryyear.Timetogetouttheinstrument,dustitoff,exerciseyourlipsandfingers,andstart practicing.

Where: St.Luke’s Contact: RaySievert:[email protected]

Thrift Store Shopping and Lunch

Once-a-monththriftstoregroupshoppingadventuretodifferentplacesintheareawithlunchinbetween.Maximumof10people.

When: Monthly Where: Various Contact: MitzieOllila:[email protected] 253-941-3000

Wednesday Snow Ski Bus to Ski Mountain

Let’sgoskiing!Sign-upforthe“AuburnBomber”skibusbeginsinSeptemberformid-weekskiingatCrystalMountain.Theprivatelycharteredbushasskiersofallskilllevelsandagesfrom20somethingstonear80.They’reawholelotoffun,too.Thisisawonderfulopportunitytoskiless-crowdedhills,havesomeoneelsedrive,and

enjoynewfriends.Theliftticketsarediscounted,too!Interested?Letmeknow.Fulltimeorsubstituteskiersareall welcome.

When: Wednesdays Where: SkiMountain Contact: HowardBritt:[email protected]

Camera Operators

Individualsonthisteamoperatealivecameraforworshipservicestobeprojectedinthelobbyandforpotentialinternet use.

When: SaturdayorSunday,duringservices Where: St.Luke’s Contact: LarryKrueger:[email protected] or253-941-3000

Communion Assistants

Thisteamhelpswiththedistributionofthebreadandwineduringcommunion.Trainingandafaithcommitmentarerequired.

When: SaturdayorSunday,duringservices Where: St.Luke’s Contact: ChrisDavis:[email protected] 253-941-3000

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Communion Setup

Helppreparethebreadandwineforcommunionservicesandcleanupafterward.Noexperienceisnecessarytobeapartofthisteam.Anotherpersonwillhelpyouasyouaretrained until the process is clear.

When: 2nd&4thweekends,SaturdayorSunday, during services Where: St.Luke’s Contact: LarryKrueger:[email protected] or253-941-3000

Media Operators

Thewordswesingforworship,thevideoclipsthatareplayed,theannouncementloopbetweenservices--allthesethingsneedsomeonetorunthem!MediaoperatorsareneededforallfourworshipservicesandotheractivitiesthathappeninourWorshipCenter.Generalcomputeroperating,PowerPoint,andMediaShoutknowledgehelps.

When: SaturdayorSunday,1/2hourpriorto services Where: St.Luke’s Contact: LarryKrueger:[email protected] or253-941-3000

Omega Handbells (ages 16+)

Brightlyringinghandbellsareaspecialwaytoworshipandhelpothersworship!Thisteamringsatthe5:00pm,8:00am,and11:00amservices,6-8timesperyear(October-May).Abilitytoreadmusicisnotarequirement,but is a plus.

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

Scripture Readers

OnewaytoparticipateinourworshipservicesistoreadtheScripturereading.Nopriorexperienceisneeded!Pleasearrive15minutespriortoyourscheduledworshipservice.

When: Saturday,5pm,Sunday8amor11am Where: St.Luke’s Contact: LarryKrueger:[email protected] or253-941-3000

Ushers: Saturday or Sunday

Ushersensurethateveryservicemovessmoothly.Theyhandoutbulletinsandgreetpeoplewithasmile,taketheoffering,andusherpeopleforcommunion.TheypickupaftereveryservicesotheWorshipCenterisreadyforthe

nextservice.Theymeet20minutesbeforetheservicetobeinformedofspecialactivitiesintheserviceandtobeavailable as people arrive. Four people per service.

When: Saturday,5pm,Sunday8,9:30or11am Where: St.Luke’s Contact: MaryAnnHopewell(Saturday): [email protected] DaveStoker(Sundaysandspecialservices): [email protected]

Video Production Team

Self-producedvideosarebeingimplementedmoreandmoreinourworshipservices,forclasses,youthevents,etc.Thisteamwillrecord,produceandprovidefinishedworktobeusedinalltheseareas.Knowledgeofcamerause, video production tools, and computers is required.

Contact: LarryKrueger:[email protected] or253-941-3000

Worship Center Sound Tech

Manypeopledon’trealizetheimportanceofhavingasoundtechworkinginthebackduringworshipservices,drama productions, and the many activities that happen inourworshipcenter.Soundtechsareneededforourfourworshipservicesandotherfunctions.Previoussoundboardknowledgeispreferredbutnotrequired.

When: SaturdayorSunday,1/2hourbeforeservice Where: St.Luke’s Contact: LarryKrueger:[email protected] or253-941-3000

Worship Center Upkeep

Inourhomes,therearemanytaskswhichmakeitcleanandcomfortable.ThesameistrueofourWorshipCenter.Someofthetasksinclude:fillingcandleoil,polishingthefrontaltarwoodwork,sharpeningthepewpencils,andreplacingmissingorwornBiblesandhymnals.Interestedinhelping?

When: Weekly,flexible Where: St.Luke’s Contact: LarryKrueger:[email protected] or253-941-3000

Worship Choir

AnupliftingwaytopraiseGodandleadothersinworship,thisteamsingsbi-monthlyforthe8:00amserviceandmonthlyforthe11:00amservice.Forhighschoolageandolder.ThechoirsingsSATBanthemsandhymns.

When: Thursdays,7-8:30pm Where: St.Luke’sbalcony Contact: VictoriaKincaid-Theriault:253-835-7311

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Worship Coordinator

Worship Coordinators assist in a leadership role with ourweeklyservices.Theyunlockandlockthebuildings,arrangeforcommunionservers,assistwithbaptismsduringworship,overseecollectingtheweeklyofferings,welcome people and troubleshoot in the lobby during worship services.

When: SaturdayandSunday,asscheduled Where: St.Luke’s Contact: SteveSalyer:[email protected]

STOKE - Young Adults

Agroupofpeoplefrom18ish(outofHighSchool)to30whowanttohavefellowshipwiththisawkwardagegroupthatisoftenneglectedinthechurch.Weareamixedgroupofcollegestudents,youngmarriedpeople,singlepeopleintheir20’s.Joinusforourplannedlargeeventsaswellassmallergatheringsformorein-depthBiblestudies.Checkoutourwebsiteat:stokethefire.webs.com

When: Various Where: Various Contact: AlyshiaFoster:[email protected]

Boy Scouts

OnmyhonorIwilldomybest…ThefirstwordsoftheBoyScoutoathclearlydefineswhatit’sallabout.Buildcharacter,learnoutdoorandcampingskillsanddevelopintoaleader.Weexperienceawesomeactivitiessuchascaving,sailing,weeklongsummercamps,andmanyother activities that most boys never get the opportunity toenjoy.Thescoutingexperienceisfor11to18yearoldboyswhoarelookingforadventure.

When: Mondays,7pm Where: NorthwestChurch,3480021stAveSW, Federal Way Contact: DavidDetzler:[email protected]; 206-819-3683

Charis

Charis(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.

When: Various Where: St.Luke’sandvarious Contact: ChristinaAllstaedt:[email protected]

Ignite Confirmation

Confirmationisforstudentsin9thGrade(orolder,iftheyhavenotbeenconfirmed)tomakeapersonalconfessionofJesusChristastheirSaviorandLord.ConfirmationistheopportunityforthatpersontopubliclyacknowledgeGod’sgiftsandcommittheirlivesintoHishands(Matthew10:32).Inpreparationfortheirconfirmation,studentsaretaughtthetruthsandhabitsoftheChristianfaith.OnConfirmationSundaystudentswilltakeresponsibilityfortheirfaithandthechurch—committingtoChristwhatisalreadyHisthroughBaptism—theirlives.

When: Sundays,11am Where: St.Luke’sRoom311 Contact: JakeAllstaedt:253-941-3000or [email protected]

Worship Music Teams

OurworshipservicesareblessedwithpeoplewillingtoservetheLordbyplayingtheirinstrumentsand/orsinging.AuditionsinJanuaryarerequired.MustbeabletolearnmusicthroughaCDandsongsheet.Wednesdaysandweekends,perrotatingschedule.

When: Rehearsalsvary Where: St.Luke’s Contact: LarryKrueger:[email protected] or253-941-3000

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Indoor Soccer

WeplaymostSundaysat2pminMalkowHall.Weplaywithaspeciallowbounceball(futsalball)andsmallgoals.Weusuallyjustscrimmage.Wegenerallyhaveskilledplayers, but beginners are also welcome.

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:253-941-3000or [email protected]

St Luke’s Venture Crew

St.Luke’sistheCharterOrganizationforFederalWayVentureCrew.VenturingisayouthdevelopmentprogramoftheBoyScoutsofAmericaforyoungmenandwomenwhoare14through20yearsofage.Areyouinterestedinhighadventurelikewhitewaterrafting,rockclimbing,hiking,camping,...andmuchmore?VentureCrewisstartingupthisyear.WewouldlovetohaveyoubepartofthisnewandexcitingVentureCrew!

Contact: DanetteLam:253-797-9829or [email protected]

Youth Leadership

DoyouhaveapassiontohelpyouthseektheLordJesusinfun,challenging,andexcitingways?Thenjointhisteam!Thisteamisforadults,20yearsorolder,withahearttoservetheyouthwithwhatevergifts,talentsandresourcestheyhave.Thisteammeetsfortrainingandplanningonceamonthat12:30pmonSundayafternoons.Therewillbefood,too!AWAStatePatrolbackgroundcheckisrequiredforallleadersworkingwiththeyouth.(Weprovidethepaperwork.)

When: 1st Sunday,12:30-2pm Where: St.Luke’sRoom101 Contact: JakeAllstaedt:253-941-3000or [email protected]

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program staff support staff

general info

chris davislead pastor

jake allstaedtassociate pastor

kendra breyermissions coordinator

heidi francisdirectorofcommunications

jan grothedirectorofspiritualgrowth

larry kruegerdirectorofworshipandarts

mitzie olliladirectorofchildren’sministries

todd zerndirectorofoperations

donna breyerassistant to the associate pastor

janet brittassistant to the lead pastor

heather halbakkenpreschool registrar

karla harvathassistanttodirofspiritualgrowth

worship servicessaturday-5:00pm

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

nursery care available at all services

children’s church and sunday school

available sunday mornings

contact515s312thstreet

federalway,wa98003253.941.3000

www.stlukes-church.com

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