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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
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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