LineUp Spring/Summer 2012

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Bible Camp

Heaven is for Real

Camp Prime Time

Love Meals

Omega Handbells

Stoke

Confirmation

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CHILDREN & FAMILY 2-5

GROWTH 5-12

LEADERSHIP 13

MISSION 14-16

SERVICE 17-28

SOCIAL 28-31

WORSHIP 31-34

YOUNG ADULTS 34

YOUTH 34-35

TABLE OF CONTENTS

What is an L-Team?PeopleengaginginaLive.Love.Learn.activitywhererelationshipsarebuiltandChristisshared.

L-Teams are not small groups• Theymayormaynotmeetweekly• Theymayormaynotopenabibleorprayortalk aboutJesus

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

• TheyarenotjustforSt.Luke’speople-invite co-workers,neighborsandfriends• Theycanmeetatyourhouse,atchurchoratthe bowlingalley

For more information,contactJanGrothe:[email protected]

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CHILDREN & FAMILY456 Kids for ChristAwesomeadventures,greatgames,creativecrafts,awonderfulmeal,andotherinteresting‘stuff’awaityouandyourfriendsfor456KFC.Inviteyourfriendsandcomeforthefellowship,foodandadventure!ActivitiesaretypicallythethirdWednesdayofeachmonth,from6:30-8:30pm;MalkowHall.DavidDetzler:[email protected];206.819.3683

Bible Camp Courage ExpeditionBible camp is an awesome adventure for children entering fourth to seventhgrade.FromAugust10-12,wewillhavethreedaysoffun,swimming,nighthike,campfiresandeverythingcampisfamousfor,plusexcitingBibleteachingwithpuppets,skits,musicandsomuchmore.WearereturningtoBlackLakeBibleCampnearOlympia.ThethemeisCOURAGEEXPEDITION.ThisisanexplorationofCourage-Couragetowitness,Couragetodreambig,Couragetodowhat’srightandCouragemakeadifferenceintheworld.Costis$100.00,registrationandaparentmeetingarerequired.DavidDetzler:[email protected];206.819.3683

Bible Camp Leaders & GuidesJoinourteamofenergeticadultstoplanandprepareforathreedayBibleCampforchildrenenteringfourthtoseventhgrade.Individualsover18canbecampguidesforasmallgroupofkidsforthislife-shapingadventure.OtherhelpersandleadersareneededforSaturdayeventsandactivities.Findouthowyoucanbeapartofthisgreatchildren’stradition.Meetingandplanningtimesarearrangedthroughe-mail.CampisAugust10-12.DavidDetzler:[email protected];206.819.3683

Children’s ChoirChildreningradesone-sixareinvitedtosingforworshiponceamonthat11amservice, for special programsand services, Sunday SchoolChristmasProgram,AngelBreakfast,PalmSunday,ChristmasEve3pmservice,andaconcertinMay.WepracticeThursdaysfrom6-7pm;St.Luke’s,room101.MitzieOllila:[email protected];253.941.3000

Children’s Church VolunteersThisteamofvolunteersleadsasmalllessonandsnacktimewithchildrenagesfour-sevenduringthesermonat11amworshipservice.MitzieOllila:[email protected];253.941.3000

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CHILDREN & FAMILYCub Scout Pack 307St.Luke’sistheCharterOrganizationforFederalWayCubScoutPack307.Ourpackcurrentlyconsistsoffirst-fourthgradeboys.Doyouhaveaboyorknowonewhomightbeinterestedinjoiningthefun?Hiking,familycampouts,pinewoodderby,BBguns,archery,summercamp,swimming,innertubingatSnoqualmie...andmuchmore!PackmeetingsareheldthelastTuesdayofthemonthat7pminMalkowHall.Individual dens alsomeet once to twice permonth at convenient times andlocations(FirstandfourthgradersmeetatSt.Luke’s).JerryNeumann:253.854.4067;[email protected]

Four-Year-Olds & Families Unite!Joinusaswetaketimethroughouttheyeartogettogetherwithotherfamilies.IfyouhaveachildintheFour-Year-OldSundaySchoolprogram,we’dloveforyouandyourentirefamilytojoinusforatimeoffellowshipandfun.WewillmeetagainMay25.We’llhostaBBQatourhomeandenjoytimeplayingoutside,singingaroundthecampfireandeatinghotdogsandhamburgers.Staytunedformoredetails!Bryan&BreeMann:253.333.7675;[email protected]

Girl Scout Troop 52945Allgirlsarewelcomeinourtroop.WemeetthefirstandthirdThursdayinroom311atSt.Luke’s.Thetimevariesbyagegroup.Sixthgradeandolder-Cadettes-meetat5:30,andtheyoungergirlsmeetat6:30.Themainpartofthetroopmeetingendsat7:30.TheCadetteshavetheirtrooptimeearlythenbreaktohelptheyoungergirls.Wearefinishedby8pm.Eachlevelinthetroophasitsowndedicatedadultleader.Wehavefunearningbadges,goingonfieldtrips,andweekendcamping.Youcanlearnmorebyvisitingwww.GirlScoutsWW.orgSandyKon:[email protected];253.941.2761

Helping Hands - Four-Year-OldsWorld and Local Missions – Four-year-olds love to help! Kids will learn aboutservingothersastheycreateCaregiverKitsfortheSwazilandmissionandHopeforOthersbagstobegiventothehomeless.April28,10-11:30am;St.Luke’s.BreeMann:253.333.7675;[email protected]

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CHILDREN & FAMILYNickelodeon Night of ChoicesThisspecialeventisforthirdgradersandtheirfamilies!Togethertheywillenjoyanightofgamesteachingthemaboutmakinggooddecisions.April20,7pm;MalkowHall.MitzieOllila:[email protected];253.941.3000

Nickelodeon Night of Choices VolunteersParentsandothersareneededtohelpplanandimplementgamesforNickelodeonNight(April20,7pm).MitzieOllila:[email protected];253.941.3000

On Fire Sunday SchoolWeeklyclassesforkidsthreeyearsold-sixthgradehaveavarietyofactivities:classtime,BibleAdventure,serviceprojects,SuperSunday,Scripturememoryandprayers.Childrencanregisteratanytime!Sundays,9:30am.MitzieOllila:[email protected];253.941.3000

Spark Family Open Gym (0-5-year-olds) - SaturdaysComeenjoysomegymtimewhenit’srainyandcoldoutsidewithtoys,gamesandballs.Wanderouttotheplaygroundforsomefunfamilyplaywhenit’snice.Evenifyourchildisn’ttotallymobileyet,comeanywayandvisitwithotherparents.Siblingsarewelcome,keepinginmindthatthetoysareintendedfor0-5yearolds.Bringsnacks,drinks,andwhateveryourchildwillneed.Wemeetfrom10-11:00am,onthesecondandfourthSaturdays,NovemberthroughApril.~~NOTE:Thisisnotadrop-off,it’satimeforparentstoconnectandvisit!~~KendraBreyer:253.468.5637

Spark Family Open Gym (0-5-year-olds) - Tuesday MorningsComeenjoysomegymtimewhenit’srainyandcoldoutsidewithtoys,gamesand balls. Even if your child isn’t totallymobile yet, come anyway and visitwithotherparents.Siblingsarewelcomeaswell,keepinginmindthatthetoysare intended for0-5 yearolds.Bring snacks,drinks, andwhatever your childwillneed.Wemeetfrom10:30-11:30am,onthefirstandthirdTuesdays,JanthroughApril.~~NOTE:Thisisnotadrop-off,it’satimeforparentstoconnectandvisit!~~DennetteChurch:[email protected]

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Sunday School SnacksOrganize,serveanddonatesnacksforSundaySchoolkidsonceamonth,duringthe Bible Adventure every week for five weeks, and prepare treat bags atChristmas.Sunday,9:30-10:30am.AnnStocker:253.939.2563

Vacation Bible SchoolThethemeforourannualVBSthisyearis“SKY-EverythingisPossiblewithGod,”Mark10:27.VBSisJuly9-13,9am-noon,withclassesforfourandfive-year-oldsandchildreningradesonethroughfive(fall2012).Registrationandvolunteerformswillbeavailableonline,andintheofficeandattheWelcomeCenterbyApril15.MitzieOllila:[email protected];253.941.3000

Vacation Bible School VolunteersMany,many people helpmake Vacation Bible School a wonderful experienceforchildren.Thereareseveralwaystoconnect:donatingfoodand/orsupplies,youthingradesixandoldertoleadchildrentovariousactivites,andadultstoserveascenterleadersinBiblestory,worship,crafts,drama,snacks,andgames.Volunteersarealsoneededtohelpwithset-upandtake-downfortheevent.VBSisJuly9-13,9am-noon.MitzieOllila:[email protected];253.941.3000

A Book Study - Knowing God by J.I. PackerJ.I.Packerhassoldoveramillioncopiesofthisbook.Inhisprefacehestates:“TheconvictionbehindthebookisthatignoranceofGod-ignorancebothofHiswaysandof thepracticeofcommunionwithHim-liesat the rootofmuchoftheChurch’sweaknesstoday.”BillyGrahamwroteaboutthisbook:“AhundredyearsfromnowonlyahandfulofbookswrittentodaywillstillbewidelyreadandacceptedasChristianclassics.Dr.JamesIPacker’sKnowingGodmaywellprovetobeoneofthem.”Ourobjectiveistoread,discussanddiscernwhatGodisbringingtousthroughthisbook.Theone-hoursessionswillmeetatStLuke’sbeginningSunday,Jan8at9:30am.HowardBritt:[email protected]

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GROWTHBible Study Fellowship (BSF)BibleStudyFellowship (BSF) is anon-denominationalBible study,designed tohelppeopledrawclosertoGodthroughthedailystudyofHisWordandbebetterpreparedtofulfillGod’scallfortheirlives.Therearedayandeveningclassesforwomen,eveningclassesformen,andyoungadults.LesSoltis:253.850.9819

Bible Study on ThursdayThissmallgroupmeetsweeklytodiscussvarioustopicsusingbookswithstudyguides, Pastor Chris’ studies, or whatever the group decides. We begin withprayerandstudyandclosewithprayerrequests.Wethenhaveatimeoffood,wineandfellowship.Thursday7-9:30pm.KarlaHarvath:[email protected]

Bible Study with the TaddysWearecurrentlyworkingontheLentenBiblestudycreatedbyPastorJakeandPastorBrianBanke.OurnextstudywillbeonthebookofPsalms.Thiswillbealongstudyandallarewelcometojoinin.Ifyouwouldliketoparticipateandwouldlikethestudyguidewehavefound,thelinkis:http://abbasglory.com/Documents/TheExpositoryStudy.pdfTuesdaynights,7-8:30pm;St.Luke’s,room312.DaveFord:253.839.8583

BRIDGE ParentingWhenachildreachesadolescence,itcanfeellikeagulfhasopenedbetweentheparentandthechildyouusedtoknow.InmyblogIoffertipsandsuggestionsfor how to build a BRIDGE to your teen, using Balance, Respect, Inspiration,Discipline,Guidance, andEmpathy.Youare invited to commentonwhat I’vewritten,askaquestion,answersomebodyelse’squestion,orjustsharehowit’sgoing foryou.Topicsalready introduced include lying, self-centeredness,andhow-old-is-too-old-for-an-Easter-basket.Comeandbepartoftheconversation!SueAcuna:http://mrsacuna.wordpress.com

Budget PlanningIfyouwanttohonorGodwiththefirst10%ofyourincomeORthedollardoesn’tstretchasfarasitusedtoeachmonthORyousimplycan’tmeetyourmonthlyfinancialobligations - consider reachingout forguidance.Ourvolunteerswillworkwithyouindividuallyandconfidentiallytohelpyouprioritizeyourspendingandsetsomereasonablegoalsforyourfuture.JanGrothe:[email protected];253.941.3000

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GROWTHCaptain TrainingDoyouwanttoknowmoreaboutL-Teams—howtheywork,whattheyarefor,whoisinvolved?ThistrainingwillansweryourquestionsaboutleadingateamandgiveyoualltheinformationyoucouldeverwantorneedaboutwhatL-Teamsare.Nocommitmentrequired.JanGrothe:[email protected];253.941.3000

Celebrate RecoveryCelebrateRecovery isaChrist-centeredprogramtoencourage fellowshipandtocelebrateGod’shealingpowerinourlives.CelebrateRecoveryisforanyonewiththetripleH:Hurts,Habits,andHang-ups.TripleHcanbeanythingfromco-dependenttoover-eating;fromchemicaldependencytoworkingthroughadivorce.Byworkingthroughtheprinciplesofthisprogramwegrowspirituallyandarefreedfromourhurts,habits,orhang-ups.Thisfreedomcreatespeace,serenity,joyandmostofallastrongerpersonalrelationshipwithfamily,othersandourpersonallovingandforgiving“HigherPower”JesusChrist.Weallhavebeenhurtorhavehurtsomeone,orhaveahabitorhang-upwedonotlike.JoinmeincelebratingGod’shealingpower.MichaelJHart:[email protected];253.221.0716

CORECoreisdesignedforthosewhoseektodeveloptheirknowledgeandskillsforthepurposeofsharingJesusChrist.EverytwohourclassincludesdeepBiblestudyledbypastors&deacons,communaldiscussion,andlifeapplication.If you didn’t join CORE in the Fall andwould like to do so, applications canbe found online atwww.stlukes-church.comby clicking “resources” and then“CORE.”Anyonecandownloadtheteachingsessionpodcastsunder“resources”onthechurchwebsite.EliThomas:[email protected];253.941.3000DivorceCareDivorceCare isarecoveryclasstaughtbytrainedprofessionalsthroughaDVDseries with a breakout time into smaller support groups. DivorceCare is forpeoplewho have separated or divorced. Get ready for some healing to takeplace-yes,it’spossible.JanetBritt:[email protected];253.941.3000

Families in RecoveryIs someone’s drinking/drugging affecting you? Learn more about the familydiseaseofAlcoholism/Addiction.Allinquiresconfidential.SomeoneWhoUnderstands:[email protected]

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GROWTHFinancial Discipleship DevelopmentGodleadsusintoalifeofdiscipleship-alifethatiscalledtoliveinfaithandobedience to our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. Discipleship includes the fullperson,includingprayer,service,worship,study,andourfinances.ThisL-TeamwillfacilitatediscussionsonhowStLuke’scanopenopportunitiesforChristtotransformtheheartsandmindsofindividualsandfamiliesintermsoffinance.ToddZern:[email protected];253.941.3000

Flame Parents’ GroupThesemonthlytimestogetherareforparentsharing,growing,andsupport.Flameparents(kidsingradesone-six)havetheirownuniquechallenges,frustrationsandjoysinparenting.ThishourismuchlessofaclassandmuchmoreofatimeforparentstoconnectwithotherparentsandhavethatmuchneededsupportinChristianparenting.ThougheachagegroupwillhaveaSundayofthemonth,youmayfindthathearingfromparentsinadifferentagelevelwillbehelpfultoo!FirstSundayofthemonth,9:30am;GreatRoomC.JulieandKevinKinzer:[email protected]

Friday Night Learn TeamSupport, encouragement, and prayer are important to this team as well asstudyingGod’sWord.After aweek atwork, it’s great to be together andberefreshedinbody,mind,andspirit.We’recurrentlystudyingProverbs.Fridays,7-9pm;attheHileman’s,81612thStNE,Auburn.RuthHileman:253.931.0192

God StoriesGodcaresaboutbigstuffinourlivesandequallycaresaboutthedaytoday,“little”stuff.Heworksinallways,inallaspectsofourlives.HowhaveyouseenHimatwork inyour life?WhathasGodbeensayingtoyou lately?Wouldyouconsidersharingyour“GodStory”withthecongregation?Iwillworkwithyouinwritingyourstory.JanGrothe:[email protected];253.941.3000

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GROWTHGriefShareA13-weekChrist-centeredvideo/workbookanddiscussionformatwherepeoplecanbecomfortedandbeacomforttootherswhiletheybegintheirjourneyofgrievingoverthedeathofalovedone.Theweeklyvideofeaturessomeofthenation’s foremostexpertsongrief recovery.Eachseminar iscombinedwithagriefsupportdiscussiongroup,allowingparticipantstotalkaboutthecontentof the seminar and how they are dealingwith the death of their loved one.BeginningSept9,2012atnoon;GreatRoomC.JeanFord:[email protected],253.839.8583

Heaven is for Real - Women’s Monthly WorkshopColton Burpo was four-years-old when he found himself at death’s door. Hisfamilydidn’trealizehehadmadehisamazingjourneyuntilsmallbutshockingrevelationsbegantoleakoutinonestartlingrevelationatatime.AnnMurphywillleadusinaBibleStudybookreviewofthisheartwarmingreassuringbook.May5,9-11am;GreatRoomA.DebbieMcNeil:[email protected]

Ignite Parents’ GroupIfyou’retheparentofamiddleschoolorhighschoolstudent,youhavequestions,concerns,andissuesyouwanttotalkaboutwithotherparentsinthesameboat.Join us on the fourth Sunday of everymonth aswemeet to chat about andprayfortheteenagersGodhasentrustedtoourcare.I’llhavetopicsreadyasdiscussionstarters,butwecanwandertowhatever’sonyourmindandheart.YourteensaretalkingtotheirfriendsaboutYOU;youdeservethechancetotalkwithotherChristianparentsaboutTHEM!4thSunday,11am;GreatRoomC.SueAcuna:[email protected]

Lake Tapps / Lakeland Hills Small GroupCurrentlyincludesagesfrom35-55(otherageswelcome).Wearestudingtopicalsubjects and currently are doing the book “30 Life Principles.”Wemeet onWednesdaysat7pmnearLakeTapps.JerryBlessing:253.863.2187

Learn at Thompson’s Small GroupThissmallgroupmeetsweekly(Wednesdays-7pm)attheThompson’stostudytheWordofourLordthroughBiblestudies,sermonstudies,andvariousbooks(i.e.HoleintheGospel).WealsovolunteerfornumerousactivitiesatSt.Luke’s.KyHopewell:[email protected]

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GROWTHMembership ClassThisworkshopdiscussesSt.Luke’smissionandvision,topicsoftheChristianfaith,andisatimeforyourquestionstobeaddressed.Althoughitisaprerequisitetobecomingamember,thedecisiontojoin isyourswhenyouareready.TheworkshopsareFriday(6:30pm-9pm)andSaturday(8:30am-4pm).NewMemberSundayincludesabrunchat9:30amandthereceptionatthe11amservice.Next session:April 13/14. St Luke’s,GreatRoomA.NewMemberSundayandBrunch:May6,9:30and11am.JanGrothe:[email protected];253.941.3000

Monday Night Bible StudyWeeklysmallgroupBiblestudyopentoallages.WemeetMondaysat7pmatFrank&PatValdez’shome.JohnBreyer:[email protected];253.925.2021

Order of St Luke the PhysicianWeare an ecumenical teamwho studies and prays for healing through JesusChrist.WemeetthefirstThursdayofeachmonth,7-9pm;StLuke’s,room312.JerryChurch:[email protected];206.396.8544

Prayer Labyrinth for Holy WeekThe Prayer Labyrinth will be available during HolyWeek. The Labyrinth is aChrist-centeredmeditativejourneyofprayer,self-discovery,andencounteringGod. You will be guided by a CD narrative through 11 stations consisting ofan inward journeyof ‘lettinggo’of life’sdistractionsandhurts, leading toare-centeringonChrist, andfinallyanoutward journeyof reneweddedicationand commitment. Plan to take at least 45 minutes. March 31-April 8,weekdays9am-4pm;Saturday,4-7pm;Sunday,8am-1pm.AnnMurphy:[email protected]

Puget Sound Women’s Prayer ConnectionWeareagroupofladieswhomeetforashortdevotionfollowedbyprayerforournation,city,government,churches,pastors,missionaries,andanyotherneedsexpressedbythoseinattendance.WemeetthesecondFridayofeachmonth,10-11:30am;usuallyPatFuller’shome,occasionallyotherlocations.MarleneRusch:[email protected];253.529.1215

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GROWTHSmall Group Bible StudyThisteamisforseniors-couplesandsingles.WemeeteveryFridayat1pm,in Helen’s home. Current study: Focus on the Family’s “That theWorld MayKnow.”Thisvideo/dvdstudyhostedbyRayVanderLaan(teacher,historianandtheologian)exploresthegeographicalandculturalbackdropforScripturaleventsandpersonalities,andthesignificancetomodernbelievers.HetrulymakestheBiblecometolife!HelenFirnhaber:[email protected]

Spark Parent Group: Come As You AreWe meet in Great Room C, the third Sunday of the month from SeptemberthroughMayat9:30am.ThisgroupisopenforallparentswhohaveanychildrenbirththroughKindergarten.Wediscusspracticalandspiritualtopics.Feelfreetodropin/outeachmonthasthetimingandtopicsuityou.Childrenwhoaren’talreadyinSundaySchoolarewelcometoeitherstaywiththeirparentsorplayinthenurseryduringourtimetogether.Dadsandmoms,marriedandsingle,arewelcomeandencouragedtoparticipate.Upcomingdates:4/15and5/20.BryanandBreeMann:[email protected];253.333.7675

The Heart of the Matter: A Women of Vision StudyThe studyoffersopportunities to:ExploreScripture;personally reflect, shareandprayaboutinjusticesintheworld;developagreaterunderstandingaboutpovertyandoppression;participateininteractivelearningexperiences;andlearnaboutthetransformationalworkofWorldVision.Thiswillbea10-weekcourse,working throughHope in aWorld ofHurt andCommunitiesTransformedwithChangethatLasts.Studyguidesmaybepurchasedatwww.worldvisionresources.com/resources-adult-study-c-50.html,ormaybedownloadedandprintedfromtheinternet.Thursdayevenings,6:30pm:St.Luke’s,room312.DianneZoro:[email protected]

Tuesday Afternoon Bible StudyThisgroupmeetsonTuesdaysat1pmtostudyavarietyoftopics,learntoapplyGod’struthstolife,andenjoyeachothers’company.BobBeckstrom:253.517.5204

Tuesday Nite GirlsForwomenonly,thisteamdiscussesBibletopics,lifetopics,booksoftheBibleandwhateverelsewechoose!Tuesdays.6:30-8pm.JanGrothe:[email protected]:253.941.3000

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GROWTHWednesday Morning Men’s Bible StudyWemeettosupportandencourageoneanotherinourChristianwalkoffaith.Wediscussallkindsoftopicalconcernsthatmenfacetoday,fromworkethics,tobalanceoffamilylife,tohealthybusinesspractices,tocommunityleadershipusingtheBibleasthesourcebookandanswerstoourquestions.Agreatgroupofmenthatarenotafraidtogetdownandtoughwhentheadventureoflifetriestotearusapart.WemeetWednesdays,6:30-7:30am;PovertyBayCafe,FederalWay.RobertGrothe:[email protected]

Wednesday Night Learn TeamBiblestudies,topicstudies,andotherareasofinterestareallapartofthislearnteam.ThisisagreatplacetolearnmoreaboutJesusandHisloveandgrace.WemeetatWednesdaysat7pm;StLuke’s,room312.JohnTaylor:253.859.9368

Women’s Bible StudyWomenofallagesareinvitedtojoinusaswestudyIsaiahanddiscoveralltheprophesiesfulfilledandforetoldinthiswonderfulOldTestamentbook.WemeeteachWednesday,1pm:St.Luke’s,room310.MarianneBell:253-838-7085orMassie:253-839-8115

Women’s Ministry - What’s New This YearLadies!Gearupforanewyear!We’retestingthewatersandtryingsomethingdifferent. This year, we will have a monthly format for a variety of topics,presentations,andevents:Biblical,homelife,relational,inspirational,financial,family,personal,shoppingandmore!~~Comingup:April21-HighTea;May5-HeavenisforReal.DebbieMcNeil:[email protected]

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LEADERSHIPExecutive Leadership TeamTheELTistheformallinkbetweenthecongregationandtheSeniorPastor.ThefunctionofthisteamistobethinkingaheadaboutwhereGodisleadingSt.Luke’sandtocarryoutallpoliciesandproceduresputinourconstitutionandbylaws.Membersonthis teamhavearecommendationand interviewprocessthroughPastorChrisandareelectedbythecongregationintheannualcongregationalmeeting.SecondMondayofeachmonth,6:30pm;StLuke’s.ChrisDavis:[email protected];253.941.3000

Lay Ministry TeamThepurposeoftheLayMinistryTeamistoprovidecareandsupporttopeopleatSt.Luke’s.Theteamoverseesseveralaspectsofcare(LifeChange,Recovery,Health,Connections,andPrayer)andsupportsotherL-Teamswhoprovidecare.Membersonthis teamhavearecommendationand interviewprocessthroughPastorChris.Wemeetat12:30pmonthesecondSundayofeachmonth.HowardBritt:[email protected]

St Luke’s Foundation & Legacy DevelopmentOver15yearsago,amemberofthecongregationdonated$15,000toStLuke’stobuildanendowmentfund.AswelooktowardsthefutureonhowGodisleadingStLuke’sinservingthecommunityandequipingitsmembersinministry,thisgroupwillbegindevelopingaplaninwhichtodirectlylinkthefinancialsustainabilityofthechurchwiththelong-termministryvision.SuchdevelopmentwillincludebuildingalegacyfoundationthatwilleducatethemembersofStLuke’sonhowtheycanfinanciallysupporttheministrythroughlegacygifts.ToddZern:[email protected];253.941.3000

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MISSION10 for the WorldThisisanadvisoryteammakingrecommendationsinregardstohowtopartnerwithorganizationsandmissionariesthroughfinancialsupport.Ourcongregationgivestothechurch,andthenwedecidehowtoblessorganizations/missionarieswith 10% of that total giving.We give to both local and global organizationswhichdohumanitarianorfaithbuildingwork.Wemeetasneeded(usuallyonceayear)butrequiresomereadingandpreparation.KendraBreyer:[email protected];253.941.3000

Alaska Mission TripYouthandadultswillservethesmallvillageofHoonah,AlaskaattheendofJulyor beginning ofAugust. Servant events have included: Vacation Bible School,BasketballCamp,YouthEvents,AdultBibleStudy,andHammerandNailProjects.St.Luke’shashadamissionteaminHoonaheachsummersinceJuly,2000.ValDanforth:[email protected]

Alaska Mission Trip Garage SaleThisL-TeamisafundraiserfortheAlaskaMissiontripwhowillservethesmallvillageofHoonah,attheendofJuly.Thismissiontripincludesproviding:VBS,BasketballCamp,YouthEvents,AdultBibleStudy,andHammerandNailProjects.Themoneyraisedwillgotowardsmakingthismissiontripsuccessful.SetupwillbeFriday,May18andtheactualgaragesalewilltakeplaceSaturday,May19.Donationsareappreciatedandhelpfortheeventwillbeneeded.KatieSwezea:[email protected]

Camp Prime Time: 2012 - St Luke’s Family Mission TripsLast year a small group of St. Luke’smembers packed their families up andheaded over the mountains to serve at Camp Prime Time.The families werelookingforawaytoservewhilemodelingtotheirkidsthevalueofservingothersandsharingGod’slove.CampPrimeTimewasidentifiedasalocalorganizationthatallowsparentstobringtheirchildrenalongandserveside-by-side.Responsibilitiesincludefoodpreparation,cleaning,andassistingwithorganizedrecreationactivitiessuchasboatridesandcampfireprograms.Thepurposeofthistripistoserve…thisisnotanevangelism-focusedtrip.Families with children of all ages are welcome; cost per family is $125.Applicationscanbepickedupandsubmittedatthechurchoffice.WewillbeworkingatCampPrimeTimeovertwoweekendsthissummer.

June29-July1:Bryan&BreeMann,[email protected];253.315.5562August3-5:Ken&KendraBreyer,[email protected];253.468.5637

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MISSIONCentro D’Amistad Church Partnership In the Fall 2010,we partneredwith a small Latino church community calledCentro D’Amistad Christiano - a church community that orginiated inAuburn10yearsagoanddesirestoreachouttotheLatinocommunityinFederalWay.Togetherinpartnership,StLuke’shasprovidedaspaceforourLatinobrothersandsisterstoworship,studyandfellowship. It isourdesirenowtomoveourconversationbeyond facility logistics,anddreamonhowGod is leadingus injointministrytogether.ToddZern:[email protected];253.941.3000

Federal Way Community Action TeamThe FederalWayCommunityActionTeam (FWCAT) is a grassroots communityactionteamworking inpartnershipwithWashingtonEngageandsupportedbyWomenofVision.Currently,ourmainfocusisondomesticminorsextraffickinginFederalWayandSouthKingCounty.TheFWCATstrivestocreateaunified,strongandactivevoiceagainsthumantraffickinginourcityandstate.ThegoaloftheFWCAT is tohelp createa framework for our community tobecomeengagedin fighting human trafficking using an informed, united voice in a respectful,collaborativemannerwithboththepublicandprivatesectors.Further,wewanttolinkourvoicewithsurroundingcommunitiesandregionsinWashingtonStateuntilwehaveaunifiedvoiceacrossthestateagainstthis issue.WemeetthefourthTuesdayofeachmonthat7pm.Location:RonSandwithEX3TeenCenter,3145328thAve.S.,FederalWay.DianneZoro:[email protected]

Hoonah, Alaska Mission Team Bake SaleCallingallbakersandallofyouwholovedbakedgoods.ThemissionteamforHoonahAlaskawillbeholdingabakesaletheweekendofApril14-15toraisefundsforourupcomingmissiontrip inJuly. Ifyouare interersted indonatinganitemforsale,pleasecontactValerieDanforthbyApril10tosignup.Can’tbake?Noworries,wearelookingforconnoisseursaswell.PleasevisitusinthelobbyafterallservicestopickupsometastytreatsandsupportourministryinHoonah,Alaska.ValerieDanforth:[email protected]

LCMS World Mission to MacauWeareconsideringteamingwithLCMSWorldMission(ourdenomination)toserveinMacau,alongsidethemissionaryteamthere.Thatteamincludesoneofourownmembers,SerenaDerricks!ThiswillbeanexcitingopportunitytoserveandsharetheGospelinaplacewherethechurchisexplodingwithnewbelievers.KendraBreyer:[email protected];253.941.3000

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MISSIONNicaragua Mission TripThis week-long mission provides health care services and humanitarian aid,outreach,andskilltrainingtoimpoverishedpeopleinNicaragua,whereonlyonein53householdshascleanwaterandmostfamiliessurviveonlessthan$1perday.Bepartofanamazingadventurethatwillchangeyourlifeandthelivesofthoseyouserve!Noexperiencenecessaryforthismission--thereislotsofworkandsomethingforeverybodytodo.MissiondatesarenotsetfirmbutwillbeeitherthefirstorsecondweekinOctober2012.ThismissionisthroughCornerofLoveMinistries,headquarteredinMapleValley.AnnMurphy:[email protected] Luke’s Global WeekendWeareexcitedtohighlightour10fortheWorldgroupsthiscomingApril28-29in our GlobalWeekend. It is an event designed to raise awareness, increasesupport,andprovideopportunitiesforindividualsandfamiliestogetinvolvedinpracticalwaysinmissionsbothlocallyandglobally.WewillalsohaveaserviceprojecttohelpassembleCaregiverKitsforWorldVisiontosendoverseas.KendraBreyer:[email protected];253.941.3000Support the Wukasches!Wehaveglobalmissionarieslivinginourmidst.Theycomeandgowheneverandwherevercalled.DaveandDebbieWukaschareadoctorandnurserespectivelyandserveonmedicalmissionteamsallovertheworld.AndtheyarepartoftheSt.Luke’sfamily.TolearnmoreaboutMedicalMinistryInternational,checkoutthewebsiteatwww.mmint.org.Wecanbeapartofthemissionandsupportthembygatheringsomeofthefollowingitemsonanongoingbasis:ironpills,adult,prenatalandchildren’svitamins(GroceryOutletisagreatplacetocheck),infantvitamindrops,non-liquidantacids,1%Hydrocortisonecreamandathlete’sfootcream(Dollarstore),readingglasses,hotelsoapsandshampoos,toothbrushes,soccerballs,crayons(evengentlyused)andcoloringbooks,stickers.KendraBreyer:[email protected];253.941.3000Swaziland Mission TripAFRICA!!!AsacontinuingpartnershipwithWorldVision,St.Luke’swillbesendingateamtoSwaziland.ThisteamwillbevisitingMahlalinitoexplorefuturemissiontripopportunitiesandstrengthenournewpartnership.NateBreyer:[email protected] Child Sponsorship TeamDedicatedtokeepingourSt.Luke’sfamilyfocusedinprayerandactiontowardoursponsoredchildren inSwaziland,weencouragenewsponsorship,organizesponsorshipeventsatchurch,facilitateopportunitiesforcorrespondence,andliasewithFederalWayWorldVision.BreeMann:[email protected];253.941.3000

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SERVICEBookstore ClerkBookstorevolunteersworkbehindthecounter,sellmerchandise,checkoutDVDsandvideos,doinventory,processandrotatemerchandise,decorateanddisplay.Clerksarescheduledonathree-monthrotationtoworkafterallserviceseveryweekend,onWednesdays,andforSymphonyandChoraleperformances.MitzieOllila:[email protected];253.941.3000

Braille MinistriesWhatablessingitistohavethegiftofsight!Wetakesomuchforgranted—fromreadingouremailtotextingonourcellphones,toreadingbooksandourBibles.TheBrailleteamsputtogetherbooksoftheBibletoenablethosewithoutsightto readGod’sWord. Flexible (Mondays,Tuesdays,Wednesdays, 9-11 am); St.Luke’s,room102.HarryRoth:[email protected]

Bridge to RecoveryIfyoudrinkordrug,youmayfeelalone.Ifyouwanttostop,wearehereforyou.Allinquiriesconfidential.Meetasneeded.SomeoneWhoUnderstands:[email protected]

Brunch Meals for New MembersHelpprepareasimplebrunchitemfortheNewMemberBrunch.NextBrunchisMay6,9:30am;theGreatRoom.SusieSmith:[email protected]

Card-MakingBirthdays!Anniversaries!Babies!Theseeventsdeservea special card; joinusinoureffort tomakeallofSt.Luke’scardsbyhand.Weneeddesignersandassemblers.Comewithyourownideas,yourownsuppliesorcompletelyempty-handed!LastSaturdayofthemonth,2:30pm;StLuke’s,room311.HeatherDavis:[email protected]

Care of Palm Plants & Garden AreaMaintainenclosedgardenareaonlowerlevelintwomonthcyclesandcareforpalmplantsusedforEasterandPalmSunday.MitzieOllila:[email protected];253.941.3000

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SERVICEChurch Nursery VolunteersThis teamworkswith children age three andunderwhile parentsworship orattend special classes or meetings that offer nursery care. Must be at least18-years-oldandgothroughaWashingtonStatePatrolscreening.Workersarescheduledthreemonthsatatimeandgivenachoiceoftimestheyareavailable.SaturdayandSunday,duringworshipservices;otherdatesasneeded.MitzieOllila:[email protected];253.941.3000

Coffee & Cookie CrewThisteamsetsupandtakesdowncoffeeandcookieseverySundayafterservices.LibbyRay:[email protected];253.874.1802

DELIVEREDWeareallDELIVERED, so let’sdeliver someofour love to thosedoingGod’swork away from home. Donations of small trinkets, delicious candy, instantcoffee,blankgreetingcards,etccanbemadeany time in thechurchoffice.Carepackageswillbesentatleasttwiceeachyear.CarrieStalder:[email protected];206.226.0551

Door GreetersThisteamservesSt.Luke’sbywelcomingallwhocometoworship.SaturdayorSunday,priortoworshipservices.LarryKrueger:[email protected];253.941.3000

Email Prayer ChainVia email, team members pray for others - their hurts and trials, theirthanksgivings,andtheirpraises.Requirements for this team:email,desire toprayforothers,andtheabilitytokeepconfidences.JanGrothe:[email protected];253.941.3000

Evenson Family Support TeamThepurposeofthisteamistoofferfinancial,andprayersupportforthefamilyofLisaEvenson.LisaisinMexicoforsixtoeightweeksofchemotherapy.Thisteamwillhostvariousfundraisingactivities,suchasabreakfasts,anddinnerswiththepurposeofraisingmoneytoassistwithtreatments,travel,andlodgingforbothLisa,andfamilymembers.RandySloper:[email protected];206.713.6757

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SERVICEFacility Maintenance CareMaintenanceisneededoccasionallyforourchurchbuildings-painting,repair,plumbing,electrical,andmore!ToddZern:[email protected];253.941.3000

Financial Support for Pastor ChrisThis team is to be creative in supporting Pastor Chris. He has been a strongwitnessforhiscommunityduringhisillness,andbecausewelovehimwewanttoaidehimfinancially.OurfirstprojectwillbetodesignwithlocalfirmChristineAlexander,andsellat-shirtwithallproceedsgoingtohishealthcareaccount.LoisCooper-Thompson:[email protected];253.925.5802

Funeral Assistance Resource TeamThis team assists families with funeral planning and provides examples ofavailable resourcematerials. In collaborationwith other L-Teams and churchgroupsasthefamilydesires,thegroupcanalsoprovidefuneraland/ormemorialservicereceptions.JoinustodemonstrateChrist’slovetopeopleinneed.SandraAffeldtCotton:253.854.0857

Getting to Know You!NewMemberclasshappensthreetimesperyear.Iamlookingformemberstotalkwithprospectivenewmemberstogettoknowthem,findouttheirinterests,andwelcome them to our church community. This involves one hour of yourtime,threehoursperyear!LoisCooper:[email protected];253.925.5802

GroundskeepingMaintenanceasperiodicallyneededtochurchbuildingsand/orchurchgrounds.Inaddition,wealsohaveateamthattakescareofweeklylawnandgardenbedcare.Thisteamwillbeonarotatingschedulethroughthewarmmonths.ToddZern:[email protected];253.941.3000

Habitat for HumanityWearepartneringwithlocalchurchesonanApostles’BuildconstructionprojectinFederalWay’sWestwaycommunity.ThisisaGREATwaytogivebacktoyourlocalcommunity.Noconstructionexperienceisnecessary.OurworkdatesarethethirdSaturdayofthemonth.Pickwhichmonth(s)you’dliketolendahand,andsignup!AnnMurphy:[email protected]

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SERVICEHallmark at St Luke’sCardsbrightenourdayandaddapersonaltouchforbirthdaysandanniversaries,andencouragementwhenweareillorgrievingthelossofalovedone.Theteamworksonaweeklyrotationforsendingoutcards.DonnaWilker:[email protected];206.979.5670

Healing Music“Hewhosings,praystwice.”ThisquoteismostoftenattributedtoSt.Augustine,butwhether itwasreallyhimorsomeoneelsedoesnot lessenthetruththatmusictrulymovesushumanbeings.God’sgiftofmusichasbenefitsbeyondthatofonlypraisingHim.Italsobringshealingtothosewhoarehurting.ThisistheopportunitytooffermusictopeopleinTacomaandFederalWayhospitals.Let’s“doublepray”thoseinneedofphysicalhealing!CraigNeumiller:[email protected]

Holy GroundsPrepareandserveespressodrinksbetweenworshipservices.Trainingisrequired.Sundays;8:15am-12:30pm.ChooseoneormoreofthreeshiftsonSundaythatworkbestaroundyourfavoriteworshipserviceandSundayschoolclass.KarenCarter:[email protected]

Home VisitsPeoplewhoare unable to get out on their ownbecause of surgery or healthproblemsfeelisolatedandalone.Thisteamvisitspeopleintheirhomes,reachingouttothosealoneandlonelytopray,offerencouragement,andalisteningear.SharonBottomley:253.661.8360

Hospital VisitorsHospitalstayscanbestressfulandlonely.Thisteamreachesouttothosewhoarehospitalized,offeringprayer,comfort,support,andencouragement.RandySloper:[email protected]

Kids for Christ VolunteersKidsforChrist isamonthlyactivitynightforfourth-sixthgraders.Individualswithaheartforkidsareneededtoprovidemeals,setupandcleanup,andhelpplanandrunactivities,crafts,gamesandotherwildandcrazythingsforthekids.KFCtypicallymeetsthethirdWednesdayofeachmonth.DavidDetzler:[email protected];206.819.3683

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SERVICEKindergarten & Preschool VolunteersHelpinourclassrooms,and/orLearningCenterduringtheweektutoringchildren,helpingthempaintintheartcenter,readingtoandwiththem.Choiceofagesthree, four,andfivewithchoiceofdaysandtimestowork.SchoolhoursareMonday-Fridayfrom8:30-3p.m.Someworkcanbetakenhome,andreturnedtotheteacher.Mustbeover18andpassaWAStatePatrolscreening.MitzieOllila:[email protected];253.941.3000

LibrarianThisteamprocessesnewbooks,keepsthelibraryinorder,putsbooksonshelves,eliminates obsolete books, trains volunteers, orders library supplies and newbooks,catalogsallbooks,DVDs,CDsandvideos.MitzieOllila:[email protected];253.941.3000

Love in ActionThis program matches people who would like or need to be contacted inemergencies(storms,poweroutages,earthquakes)toensuretheyareok,withvolunteerswhowouldliketocheckonthesemembersandofferassistanceasnecessary.SharonBottomley:253.661.8360

Love MealsDidyoujustgetoutofthehospitalfromchildbirthorsurgery?Didyouhaveanaccidentorgetabadcaseoftheflu?Needanicehot,nourshingmealforthatfirstdayortwoathomeuntilyouareupandbackonyourfeetagain?Callus!Weprovidemealsforafewdaysforpeopleinneed.Wecheckforfoodallergies,andthenumberofpeoplelivinginthehome.Ourmealsarenourishingandfilledtothebrimwithlotsoftender,lovingattentionandkindness.IfyouwouldliketohelpusprovidetheseLoveMeals,callus.LitaSippy:253.839.0644,SharonBottomley:253.661.8360

Lutheran School SupportConnectfamiliestoourLutheranschoolsandprovidesupportfortheirministry.RaySievert:[email protected]

Lutheran Women in MissionWeseektoenablewomentobeintheWord,oftheWordandwalkingwiththeLordthroughBibleStudy,mentoringandmissions.MarianneBell:253.838.7085

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SERVICEMembership Class SponsorsAreyouapeoplepersonwhowouldliketohelpournewestmembersgetinvolvedwithministryandmeetothermembers?Wehelpnewmembersfindtheirway,identifyL-Teamstheycouldbecomepartof,supportandencouragethem.MarianneBell:253.838.7085

Military Support TeamThis team reaches out to deployed military personnel and their families,encouraging them and supporting them with notes, packages and prayers.ContactSarafornextmeetinganddirections.SaraWood:[email protected]

Minutes of GoldOnelittleblessinginthemidstofthepainoflosingaprematurebaby,blanket“angels”maketinyblanketsfortheparentstowraparoundtheirbaby.Inyourhome;atyourconvenience.JerrieChan:[email protected];253.359.3861

Mirror Lake Backpack Event - August 2012This is an annual family fun event inwhich St. Luke’s provides fully stockedbackpacksforMirrorLakestudents.Wealsoofferfreehaircuts, food,games,crafts,andlotsoffunforstudentsandfamilies.Volunteersareneededforallareas including decorations, serving food, face painting, crafts, games, andpromotingtheevent.MaryAnnHopewell:253.927.1216

Mirror Lake Easter BasketsWeassemblebasketsforfamiliesatMirrorLakeElementary.ThebasketscontainthefixingsforEasterdinneraswellasitemsforthekids(smalltoys,candy,etc.).Weareacceptingdonationsofindividualitemsthatcanbeplacedinthebasketsoryoucanassembleanentirebasketonyourown.ValerieDanforth:[email protected]

Mirror Lake MentorsThe principal at Mirror Lake Elementary has asked us to partnerwith her inmatchingcaringadultswithkidsinamentorrelationship.ThispartnershipwouldbefacilitatedbyCommunitiesinSchools.Ifyouhaveevenalittletime,considergivingittoastudent.SusieSmith:[email protected]

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SERVICEMirror Lake School UniformsOur church adopted school families atMirror Lakewho are in constant needofattirewithnoemblemsorlogosornodenimorsweatpants.Ifsomeoneyouknowhasoutgrownsizesfromsixto16inthefollowingapparel,pleaseconsiderdroppingitbytheschoolofficeanyschoolday.Topsinsolidcolorsofblack,white,navyorlightblue,includingpoloshirtswithcollars,turtlenecks,mockturtlenecksanddressshirts.Bottomsinsolidcolorsofblack,navyblue,khakiortan,includingfulllengthpants,capris,Bermudashorts,skirts,skorts,[email protected]

Mirror Lake Tutoring - KITESLovereading?Lovechildren?Combinethetwoforafunandsatisfyingactivitywhenyouassistkidsinreachinggradelevelreading.KITESistheacronymforKidsinTutoringExperienceSuccess.Youcanchoosewhatgradelevelyouwouldpreferaswellaswhatdayandtimeyouwouldprefertovolunteer.DanaTurcott:[email protected]:[email protected]

NeedlersImagine a quilt being your only covering against the elements of nature. Forsomepeople,this istheirexperience.For40years,peopleatSt.Luke’shavemadequiltswhichhavebeensentallovertheworldtohelppeoplekeepwarm.SecondandfourthTuesdays,9am-noon;MalkowHall,room223.NolaDavenport:253.941.2460

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

JanGrothe:[email protected];253.941.3000

Offering Counters OfferingCountersprocessthefinancialofferingsfromweeklyworshipservices.Such work includes entering donations into the contributer database andprocessingforbankdeposit.Thisgroupisbuiltbyinvitationonly.TerryWesterkamp:[email protected]

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SERVICEOn Fire Sunday School HelpTeachers, substitutes and helpers are needed for weekly classes on Sundaymorningsfrom9:30-10:30forchildrenagesthree-years-sixthgradeparticipatingin a variety of activities: class time, BibleAdventure, Super Sunday, serviceprojects,Biblestudy,Scripturememoryandprayers.JohnTaylor:253.859.0368

On Fire Sunday School Planning TeamThe team consists of Sunday School teachers who help plan, create, andimplementtheSundaySchoolcurriculumandactivities.MitzieOllila:[email protected];253.941.3000

Operation BlessingOperationBlessing isanassistanceprogramsupportedbySt. Luke’smembersand 10 for theWorld.Weworkwith people in needwithin the FederalWaySchoolDistrictarea.Theteaminterviewsapplicants,assessestheirneeds,andprovidesasmallamountoffinancialassistance.Wewelcomenewteammemberswhowouldliketovolunteertheirtimeatminimumonceamonthforanhour.Tuesdays,9-10am;MalkowHall.KendraBreyer:[email protected];253.941.3000

Operation Blessing - CallsWeoffersomeemergencyassistancetothoseinneedinourcommunity.Wewanttomakeitmorepersonalbyfollowinguptheirvisitwithaphonecall.Wouldyoubeapartofthisgreatopportunitytoministertothosetrulyinneed?Maybeyouwilljustsayhiorsayaprayertogetheroverthephone.Itisaleapoffaith,butitispersonal-andthatiswhatSt.Luke’sisallabout!Fromhomeanyday&time.KendraBreyer:[email protected];253.941.3000

Operation: ServiceComeandjointhisgroupasyouhelpoutthecommunitythroughavarietyofserviceprojects.DennisSkelton:[email protected]

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SERVICEParish NurseThe parish nurse helps the St. Luke’s community address health issuesincorporating education, referrals, and a healing relationship with God. Thismay includehospital visits topray, comfort,orhelpwithdischargeplanning,explaining medical terminology, medication education and instruction, andpromotionofhealthybehaviorssuchaseatinghabits,physicalactivity,andbloodpressureandheartratecheckups.VashtiJonson:253.517.8309

Parking Lot Hospitality CrewTheParkingLotHospitalityCrewarethefirstpeopleourguestsseeastheyarriveoncampus.AsimplehelloandhelpingthemfindaparkingspacegoalongwayintheirfirstimpressionofSt.Luke’s.Weneed12-18peopletoworkarotatingschedule.Thegoal is tohaveattendants serveone - twoweekendsevery sixweeks.Thescheduleis:Saturday,4:30-5:30pm;Sunday,7:30-8:30am,9-10am,and10:30-11:30am.

ToddZern:[email protected];253.941.3000

Prayer Chaplin TeamPrayerchaplainspraywithothersone-on-oneduringprayer services, serveasprayergroupleadersatchurchprayerfunctions,orministerasintercessorsatvariouschurchevents.Requirementsforthisteamincludeadesiretoprayforothersandabilitytokeepconfidences.Participateasneeded.AnnMurphy:[email protected]

Prayer Ministry Leadership TeamThemissionofthePrayerMinistryistoteachandencourageourcongregationtoenjoylife-longintimateconversationswithGodthroughprayer;bothindividuallyandtogetherwithotherbelievers.ThisL-TeamprovidesleadershipandguidancerelatedtohowbesttomeetthePrayerMinistry’sobjectives.AnnMurphy:[email protected]

Prayer TeamPrayerTeammembersserveinawidevarietyofways.SomecomeintotheChapelbeforeandafterworshipservicestopraysilentlyoverprayerrequests.Thiscanbedoneasyourscheduleallows.SomePrayerTeammembers(chaplains)praywithothersduringprayerservicesandotherchurchevents.Interestedinhelpingplanprayer-walks,vigils,andprayerservices?ThisistheL-Teamforyou!AnnMurphy:[email protected]

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SERVICEPuppet & Drama TeamChildrenlovepuppetsandskits!AnyonefromseventhgradeupcandemonstrateGod’sWordthroughthecreativearts.Wemeetweeklytorehearse,prepareandprovideavarietyofdramaskits,puppetshowsandothercreativepresentationsfor Super Sunday, Angel Breakfast, Bible Adventure, Bible Camp and otherchildren’sactivities.PracticesareWednesdays,5:30to7:00;MalkowHall.DavidDetzler:[email protected];206.819.3683

Reach Out VolunteersReachOut currently provides homelessmen in FederalWay shelter and foodduringthewintermonths.Wearetryingtoexpandtheprogramtohelphomelesswomennextyear.Thenumberofvolunteersneededisunlimited.Checkouttheirnewwebsite:www.reachoutfederalway.org.DougSanders:[email protected];253.405.5453

Scrip for a CauseWespendmoneyongroceries,entertainment,etc.,whynotallowthechurchtobenefit?ThisgroupraisesfundsthroughgiftcardspurchasedfromGreatLakesScripCenter.ThepurchaserreceivesafullvaluegiftcardandSt.Luke’sreceivesapercentofthegiftcardvalueforourministries.Fromhelpingpeoplefilloutformstotracking,todelivery,thereareseveraloptionstohelponthisteam.DonnaBreyer:[email protected];253.941.3000

St Luke’s Secret ServiceSt. Luke’s Secret Service is an elite team focused on lifting up the body ofbelievers at St. Luke’s,with a specific focus on staff. “Anyonewho receivesinstructioninthewordmustshareallgoodthingswithhisinstructor.”Galatians6:6“...Sinceyouareeagertohavespiritualgifts,trytoexcelingiftsthatbuildup the church.” 1 Corinthians 14:12 IMPORTANT: BECAUSE OUR AGENTS’IDENTITIESMUSTREMAINCONCEALEDPLEASEEMAILTHEADDRESSBELOWTOBEINCLUDEDINTHISSECRETL-TEAM.AgentSeven:[email protected]

Sunday Morning Class FacilitatorHas God blessed youwith the gift of teaching? Has God gifted youwith theabilitytohelpotherslearnHistruthasyoustudyaChristanbookorDVD?Here’sawaytoputyourgiftstoworkfortheKingdom!Firsttimeteacherswillhaveaninterviewanda‘walkthroughtheclass’planningsessionwiththeDirectorofSpiritualGrowth.Sundays,9:30or11am;St.Luke’sJanGrothe:[email protected];253.941.3000

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SERVICESwaziland Senders TeamNot quite sure youwant to go amission toAfrica?You can still be a part ofsendingmissionteams!AsourpartnershipinMahlalini,Swazilandgrows,wewillcontinuetosendmissionteamsaswellasfinancialsupport.ThefirstteamwenttoSwazilandinOctoberandplantedtheseedstonurturerelationshipsforthefuture.Wearelookingfortwothings:1.Pray-ers-PrayforthenextteamastheypreparetogoandserveandnetworkandprayforthepeopleofMahlaliniandSt.Luke’sthattheywillbeblessedbypartnership.2.Fundraising-Foreachteamthatgoes,manyfundraiserswillbeconducted,andeachteamwillneedsomehelp.Wouldyoubewillingtohelpwithjustoneproject?KendraBreyer:[email protected];253.941.3000

TelecareSt.Luke’sisagrowingchurch,andwewanttostayintouch!Theteamcontactspeople at St. Luke’s by phone or in person to pray for family or individualconcerns.Confidentiality isakeycomponentof teammembers,whohaveaninterview,recommendation,andtrainingprocess.RuthHileman:253.931.0192

TouchesPeople who are unable to get out on their own because of surgery, healthproblems,orbecauseofcaregivingfeelisolatedandalone.Thisteamreachesouttothosealoneandlonelytopray,offerencouragement,andalisteningear.Thisteammakesregularphonecallstohelppeopleknowtheyareloved.Workfromhomeatyourownconvenience.SharonBottomley:253.661.8360

Transportation for Worship ServicesWhenwehaveavehicleandthehealthtodriveit,weoftentakethisfreedomfor granted.This team assists othermemberswith transportationwhowouldotherwisebeunabletoattendworship.SaturdaysandSundays,andasneeded.SharonBottomley:253.661.8360

Union Gospel MissionWork and serve at Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission once a month by servingbreakfast,helpingwithmiscellaneousdutiesandvisitingwithclients.Weneedfourpeoplepermonth.LastSundayofeachmonth,6-9:30am.JohnBarth:253.927.6635

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SOCIAL50+Cards,games,activities,meals,andsnacks.Thursdaymorningsbringthisteamtogetherforvisiting,eating,andrelaxing.ThefirstthreeweeksatStLuke’s;thefourthThursdayatarestaurant;10am.NolaDavenport:253.941.2460

BasketballPickupbasketballgameforfun,competition,andexercise.Highschoolanduparewelcome.Sundays,6-8pm;MalkowHall.ChrisDavis:[email protected];253.941.3000

Bicycle ClubDateandtimes,route,pace,distance,participantsalltobedeterminedbywhocanattendaride.Ridesareweekly,oraspossible.DanBuethe:[email protected]

Christian Motorcycle AssociationWeareopentoanyonethatwantstoridewithaChristiangroup.OurCMAvisionistochangetheworldoneheartatatime.RegistrantswillbecontactedbyKarlwithinformationonthegroupandmeetingdatesandtimes.

KarlFanus:[email protected];253.335.4981

Welcome Center AssistantRememberwhatit’sliketobenewtoaplace?TheWelcomeCenterisinstrumentalinhelpingpeoplefeelwelcomeandhavingtheirquestionsanswered.Peopleareneededto“man”thedesk.SaturdaysandSundays,beforeandafterservices.BillThompson:[email protected];253-925-5802

Wetland MaintenanceInMay2010,wecompleteda$100,000wetlandmitigationprojectinthebackpropertywhich created adefined“buffer” zoneprotecting thewetlands.Wehaveafive-yearmaitenancebondwiththeCityofFederalWayinwhichwehaveanumberofrequirementstoensurethebufferzoneishealthyandwillsustainitselfbeyond2015.TheteamworksduringtheSpringthroughFallmonths.HowardBritt:[email protected]

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SOCIALDutch Lunch BunchThisisafungroupofladieswhomeetmonthlyforlunchandconversation.WemeetthefourthFridayofeachmonth,11am;variouslocations.MarleneRusch:[email protected];253.529.1215

Federal Way Outreach CenterALutheranBlindMissionoutreachcenterprovidesawayforpeopleexperiencingpermanent vision loss to gather and share information through a monthlyluncheon. Ninety-five percent of vision-impaired people are unchurched.Interactivepresentations includeself-defense instruction, foodpreptipsbyablindchef,aguide-doghandlerdemonstration,technologypresentations,etc.We hope to build friendships, empower people in leading full, independentlives,andreflectChrist’slove.Volunteerswillbetrainedinblindetiquetteandsighted-guidetechnique.GaylenFloy:[email protected];253.217.9586

High Tea - Women’s Event for AprilLadies,moms,daughters,girlfriends...limberupyourpinkyfinger,practiceyourBritishaccent,andpreparetobetreatedtoaveryspeciallunchevent.HighTeaiscomingacrosstheAtlanticfromEnglandtotheGreatRoom.Youcanindulgeforonly$5perperson.DebbieMcNeil:[email protected]

Holy Rollers Motorcycle ClubMeetupwithChristianMotorcycleAssociationthefirstSaturdayofeachmonthfromAprilthroughSeptember.Wecanmeetatthechurch,thenheadoverbytheAuburnAirport for a Bible study and,weather and schedules permitting,goforniceridestovariousdestinationsinandaroundthePugetSoundand/orWashingtonState.Wecandecidebasedongroupideas,opinionsanddesires.

AndrewFoss:[email protected]

Lutherans Love PotlucksAllarewelcometojoinusforfeastandfellowshipinMalkowHallquarterly.Wealwaysappreciatehelpsettingup,cleaningupanddonationofpicnicsupplies(napkins,cups,plates,utensils).CarrieStalder:[email protected];206.226.0551

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SOCIALMonday Loafers (Bowling Team)Male and female group meets weekly to bowl together. Mondays, 9:30 am;SecomaLanes,FederalWay.DickBean:[email protected];253.529.8596

NFL Pick ‘Em LeagueCan you pick thewinner as you go head-to-headwith opponents eachweek?Emailisneededtoparticipate.Excelishelpful.NextStart-up:August2012.KenKnopp:[email protected]

Pastor PokerPokerforaPurpose!CallingallmenwholovepokertogatherwithPastorChrisforgreatcompetitionandfun.Eachparticipantchoosesacharity,andthewinner’scharitytakeshomethewinnings.Compete.Enjoy.Makeadifference!ChrisDavis:[email protected];253.941.3000

Puget Sound Women’s Book ClubThis fun group of ladiesmeetsmonthly to discuss a variety of books,mostlyChristianauthors,occasionallycurrenteventsandClassics.WemeetthesecondFridayofeachmonth,12:30-2pm;generallyatPatFuller’shomeinMarineHills.MarleneRusch:[email protected];253.529.1215

Sip N’ ScoreNOmenallowed!Groupisforwomentogatheronceamonthtoplaygames:Dominoes,MinusFive,Blokus,Etc.whileenjoyingabeverage(the‘Sip’partofthetitle!)andsnacks.WemeetthesecondFridayofeachmonthfrom6:30-9pmatrotatinghomes.JanetBritt:[email protected];253.941.3000

St Luke’s Highway ClubTheSt.Luke’sHighwayClubisforanyonewhoenjoysasetofwheelsandtheopen road. Events will include a “Cruise-In Sunday” sometime this summerwhereyouareencouragedtobringyourmotorcycle,classiccar,orpride-and-joyonwheelstochurchforeveryonetoappreciate.Iamalsoplanningacoupleofmotorcycledayridesincludinga“SteepleChase”whereweteamupwithridersfromacoupleotherchurchesandridefromchurchtochurchtogether.IwouldalsoliketoseeacoupleofCruise-Insatlocalhangoutspots.IrvStahlnecker:[email protected]

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SOCIALSunday Afternoon TeaGroupoffourpeopleareservedanafternoontea,andenjoygoodconversationinacountrycottagesetting.MitzieOllila:[email protected];253.941.3000

Thrift Store Shopping & LunchOnceamonththriftstoregroupshoppingadventuretodifferentplacesintheareawithlunchinbetween.MitzieOllila:[email protected];253.941.3000

Alpha Handbells (youth ages 9-15)It’s amazing what songs can be played with handbells! Youth ages 9-15 areencouragedtojointhisfunmusicteam.Weringatthe5pmand11amworshipservices,four-fivetimesperyear.Musicreadingexperienceisnotrequiredbutisaplus.Rehearsals:Thursdays,5-6pm,(Sept-May);St.Luke’sbalcony.AmieBrandmire:253.445.1784

Brass GroupBrassmusicianshelpenhanceourEasterandChristmasworshipserviceseveryyear.Timetogetouttheinstrument,dustitoff,exerciseyourlipsandfingers,andstartpracticing.TBAbeforeChristmasandEaster.

RaySievert:[email protected]

Camera OperatorsIndividuals on this team operate a live camera for worship services to beprojectedinthelobbyandforpotentialinternetuse.Saturdayand/orSunday;duringworshipservicesatStLuke’s.LarryKrueger:[email protected];253.941.3000

Communion AssistantsThisteamhelpswiththedistributionofthebreadandwineduringcommunionattheworshipservices.Trainingandafaithcommitmentisrequired.ChrisDavis:[email protected];253.941.3000

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WORSHIPCommunion SetupHelppreparethebreadandwineforcommunionservicesandcleanupafterward.Noexperienceisnecessarytobeapartofthisteam.Anotherpersonwillhelpyouasyouaretraineduntiltheprocessisclear.Saturdayand/orSunday;duringworshipservices,thesecondandfourthweekendsatSt.Luke’s.GloriaFlint:253.839.5585

Media OperatorsThewordswesingforworship,thevideoclipsthatareplayed,theannouncementloop between services -- all these things need someone to run them! Mediaoperators are needed for all four worship services and other activities thathappen inourworship center.General computeroperating,PowerPoint, andMediaShoutknowledgehelps.SaturdayandSunday;halfhourpriortoworship.LarryKrueger:[email protected];253.941.3000

Omega Handbells (age 16+)Brightlyringinghandbellsareaspecialwaytoworshipandhelpothersworship!Thisteamringsatthe5p.m.,8,and11a.m.services,sixtoeighttimesperyear(Oct-May).Abilitytoreadmusicisnotarequirement,butisaplus.Rehearsals:Thursdays,6-7pminthechurchbalcony(Sept-May).AmieBrandmire:253.445.1784

Scripture ReadersAway toparticipate inourworship services is to read theScripture reading.ReadersareneededforourSaturday,5pmserviceandonSundaysat8and11am.Nopriorexperienceisneeded!LarryKrueger:[email protected];253.941.3000

Ushers - Saturday EveningsUshersensurethateveryservicemovessmoothly.Wehandoutbulletinsandgreetpeoplewithasmile,taketheoffering,andusherpeopleforcommunion.WepickupaftereveryservicesotheWorshipCenterisreadyforthenextservice.Theushersmeet20minutesbeforetheservicetobeinformedofspecialactivitiesintheserviceandtobeavailableaspeoplearrive.WeneedfourpeopleperserviceSaturday,5pm;StLuke’s.MaryAnnHopewell:[email protected]

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WORSHIPUshers - SundayUshersensurethateveryservicemovessmoothly.Wehandoutbulletinsandgreetpeoplewithasmile,taketheoffering,andusherpeopleforcommunion.WepickupaftereveryservicesotheWorshipCenterisreadyforthenextservice.Theushersmeet20minutesbeforetheservicetobeinformedofspecialactivitiesin the serviceand tobeavailableaspeoplearrive.Weneed fourpeopleperservice;Sunday,8,9:30or11am;andspecialholidayservicesatStLuke’s.DaveStoker:[email protected]

Video Production TeamSelf-produced videos are being implemented more and more in our worshipservices, for classes, youth events, etc. This team will record, produce andprovidefinishedworktobeusedinalltheseareas.Knowledgeofcamerause,videoproductiontools,andcomputersisrequired.Place,date&time,TBDLarryKrueger:[email protected];253.941.3000

Worship Center Sound TechMany people don’t realize the importance of having a sound techworking inthebackduringworshipservices,dramaproductions,andthemanyactivitiesthathappeninourworshipcenter.Soundtechsareneededforourfourworshipservicesandotherfunctions.Previoussoundboardknowledgeispreferredbutnot required. Saturday and/or Sunday, half hour before service or event; StLuke’s.LarryKrueger:[email protected];253.941.3000

Worship Center UpkeepInourhomes,therearemanytaskswhichmakeitcleanandcomfortable.ThesameistrueofourWorshipCenter.Tasksinclude:fillingcandleoil,polishingthefrontaltarwoodwork,sharpeningthepewpencils,andreplacingmissingorwornBiblesandhymnals.Interestedinhelping?Weekly;day&time,flexible.LarryKrueger:[email protected];253.941.3000

Worship ChoirAnupliftingwaytopraiseGodandleadothers inworship,thisteamsingsbi-monthlyforthe8amserviceandmonthlyforthe11amservice.Forhighschoolageandolder.ThechoirsingsSATBanthemsandhymns.Thursdays,7-8:30pm.LarryKrueger:[email protected];253.941.3000

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Worship CoordinatorWorshipCoordinatorsassistinaleadershiprolewithourweeklyservices.Theyunlock and lock the buildings, arrange for communion servers, assist withbaptisms during worship, oversee collecting the weekly offerings, welcomepeopleand‘troubleshooting’inthelobbyduringworshipservices.SaturdayandSunday;asscheduled(approx.everysixweeks).SteveSalyer:[email protected]

Worship Music TeamsOurworshipservicesareblessedwithpeoplewillingtoservetheLordbyplayingtheirinstrumentsand/orsinging.AuditionsinJanuaryarerequired.MustbeabletolearnmusicthroughaCDandsongsheet.Rehearsalsvary.Wednesdaysandweekends,perrotatingschedule.LarryKrueger:[email protected];253.941.3000

StokeAgroupofpeoplefrom18ish(outofHighSchool)to30whowanttohavefellowshipwiththisawkwardagegroupthatisoftenneglectedinthechurch.Weareamixedgroupofcollegestudents,youngmarriedpeopleandsinglepeopleintheir20’s.Joinusforourplannedlargeeventsaswellassmallergatheringsformore-indepthBiblestudies.Checkoutourwebsiteat:stokethefire.webs.comAlyshiaFoster:[email protected]

Boy ScoutsOnmyhonor Iwilldomybest…ThefirstwordsoftheBoyScoutoathclearlydefinewhatit’sallabout.Buildcharacter,learnoutdoorandcampingskillsanddevelopintoaleader.Weexperienceawesomeactivitiessuchascaving,sailing,weeklongsummercamps,andmanyotheractivitiesthatmostboysnevergettheopportunitytoenjoy.Thescoutingexperienceisfor11to18yearoldboyswhoarelookingforadventure.NorthwestChurch,3480021stAveSW,FederalWay,WA98023;Mondaysat7pm.DavidDetzler:[email protected];206-819-3683

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YOUTHCharisCharis (Greek for Grace) is an all girls high school ministry created for girlsto seek commitment and covenant with other girls, adult leaders, and theirLord JesusChrist.TheCharis L-Teamexists forhigh school ladies to LiveouttheGospel; LovebyGrace; andLearn the truthofGod’sWord together as acommittedChrist-centeredsisterhood.DonnaWilker:[email protected]

ConfirmationConfirmationmeetsonce-a-weekduringtheschoolyearfor9thgraders.Howeverstudents,whohavenotbeenconfirmed,in10ththrough12thgradearewelcome.ThisclassofferspracticalandrelevantteachingonthefundamentalsofChristianfaith andwhat itmeans tobea Lutheran today.This class also includes tworetreats, parent classes, L-Team Captain training and confirmedmembershipstatusatSt.Luke’s.Sundays,11am-12:10pm.JakeAllstaedt:[email protected];253.941.3000

IgniteIgniteisahangoutforyouthfrom7thgradeto12thgrade.Enjoygames,relevantstudyandpowerfulworship.IgniteisagreatwayforstudentstonotonlyconnectwithotherChristianteens,butwithapersonalSaviorandLordwhoseekstocallyouHisown.MalkowHall;Wednesdays,7-8:30pm.JakeAllstaedt:[email protected];253.941.3000

Indoor SoccerWeplaymostSundaysat2pminMalkowHall.Weplaywithaspeciallowbounceball(futsalball)andsmallgoals.Playersofallskilllevelsarewelcome.CalebAllen:[email protected]

Youth LeadershipDoyouhaveapassiontohelpyouthseektheLordJesusinfun,challenging,andexcitingways?Thenjointhisteam!Thisteamisforadults,20yearsorolderwithahearttoservetheyouth.Wemeetfortrainingandplanningonceamonthat12:30pmonSundays.Therewillbefood,too!AWAStatePatrolbackgroundcheckisrequiredforallleadersworkingwiththeyouth.(Weprovidethepaperwork)JakeAllstaedt:[email protected];253.941.3000

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