theLineUp

winter 2012

a catalog of ministries at St Luke’s

Spark Family Open Gym 4

Women’s Ministry 11

Mission Fest Vancouver 13

Getting to Know You! 17

Prayer Team 23

Scrip for a Cause 24

Super Bowl Party 28

Media Operators 29

Indoor Soccer 32

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CHILDREN & FAMILY 2-4

GROWTH 4-11

LEADERSHIP 12

MISSION 12-14

SERVICE 15-25

SOCIAL 26-28

WORSHIP 28-31

YOUNG ADULTS 31

YOUTH 32-33

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

L-Teams are not small groupsÆ TheymayormaynotmeetweeklyÆ TheymayormaynotopenabibleorprayortalkaboutJesus

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

Æ TheyarenotjustforSt.Luke’speople-inviteco-workers,neighborsandfriendsÆ Theycanmeetatyourhouse,atchurchoratthebowlingalley

For more information,contactJanGrothe:253.941.3000orjgrothe@stlukes-church.com

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CHILDREN & FAMILYChildren’s ChoirChildren in grades one - six are invited to sing forworship once amonth at11 a.m. service, for special programs and services, Sunday School ChristmasProgram,Angel Breakfast, Palm Sunday, Christmas Eve 3 p.m. service, and aconcertinMay.WepracticeThursdaysfrom6-7p.m.,inroom101.MitzieOllila:mollila@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Children’s Church VolunteersThisteamofvolunteersleadsasmalllessonandsnacktimewithchildrenagesfour-sevenduringthe11a.m.worshipservicesermon.MitzieOllila:mollila@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Community Birthday Party - One-Year-OldsIt’s a party! Meet other parents of all the childrenwho turned one year oldin2011.Celebratethefirstyearoflifeandreceiveaspecialgiftforkidsandparents.ThepartyisonJan21(10-11:30a.m.)inSt.Luke’sgymnasium.DebbieFuller:mafuller@wabba.net

Cub Scout Pack 307St.Luke’sistheCharterOrganizationforFederalWayCubScoutPack307.Ourpackcurrentlyconsistsoffirst-fourthgradeboys.Doyouhaveaboyorknowonewhomightbeinterestedinjoiningthefun?Hiking,familycampouts,pinewoodderby,BBguns,archery,summercamp,swimming,innertubingatSnoqualmie...andmuchmore!PackmeetingsareheldthelastTuesdayofthemonthat7:00p.m.inMalkowHall.Individualdensalsomeetoncetotwicepermonthatconvenienttimesandlocations(FirstandfourthgradersmeetatSt.Luke’s).JerryNeumann:jerrybn@q.com;253.854.4067

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CHILDREN & FAMILYFour-Year-Olds and Families Unite!Joinusaswetaketimethroughouttheyeartogettogetherwithotherfamilies.Ifyouhaveachild intheFour-Year-OldSundaySchoolprogramatSt.Luke’s,we’dloveforyouandyourentirefamilytojoinusforatimeoffellowshipandfun.WewillmeetagaininMay2012,dateTBD.We’llhostaBBQatourhomeandenjoytimeplayingoutside,singingaroundthecampfireandenjoyinghotdogsandhamburgers!Staytunedformoredetails!Bryan&BreeMann:bree.mann@gmail.com;253.333.7675

Girl Scout Troop 52945Allgirlsarewelcomeinourtroop.WemeetthefirstandthirdThursdayinroom311atSt.Luke’s.Thetimevariesbyagegroup.Sixthgradeandolder-Cadettes-meetat5:30,andtheyoungergirlsmeetat6:30.Themainpartofthetroopmeetingendsat7:30.TheCadetteshavetheirtrooptimeearlythenbreaktohelptheyoungergirls.Wearefinishedby8:00p.m.Eachlevelinthetroophasitsowndedicatedadultleader.Wehavefunearningbadges,goingonfieldtrips,andweekendcamping.Youcanlearnmorebyvisitingwww.GirlScoutsWW.orgSandyKon:troop2945@comcast.net;253.941.2761

Helping Hands - Four-Year-OldsWorld and Local Missions – Four-year-olds love to help! Kids will learn aboutservingothersastheycreateCaregiverKitsfortheSwazilandmissionandHopeforOthersbagstobegiventothehomeless.April28,2012,10-11:30a.m.BreeMann:bree.mann@gmail.com;253.333.7675

Kids for Christ - 456Awesomeadventures,greatgames,creativecrafts,awonderfulmeal,andotherinteresting ‘stuff’ await you and your friends for 456KFC. Invite your friendsandcomeforthefellowship,foodandadventure!ActivitiesaretypicallythirdWednesdayofeachmonth,from6:30-8:30p.m.inMalkowHall.DavidDetzler:dedetzler@comcast.net;206.819.3683

On Fire Sunday SchoolWeeklyclassesforkidsthreeyearsold-sixthgradehaveavarietyofactivities:classtime,BibleAdventure,serviceprojects,SuperSunday,Scripturememoryandprayers.Childrencanregisteratanytime!Sundays,9:30a.m.MitzieOllila:mollila@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

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A Book Study: Knowing God, by J.I. PackerJ.I.Packerhassoldoveramillioncopiesofthisbook.Inhisprefacehestates:“TheconvictionbehindthebookisthatignoranceofGod-ignorancebothofHiswaysandof thepracticeofcommunionwithHim-liesat the rootofmuchoftheChurch’sweaknesstoday.”BillyGrahamwroteaboutthisbook:“AhundredyearsfromnowonlyahandfulofbookswrittentodaywillstillbewidelyreadandacceptedasChristianclassics.Dr.JamesIPacker’sKnowing Godmaywellprovetobeoneofthem.”Ourobjectiveistoread,discussanddiscernwhatGodisbringingtousthroughthisbook.Theone-hoursessionswillmeetatStLuke’sbeginningSunday,Jan8at9:30a.m.HowardBritt:howardabritt@comcast.net

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

Spark Family Open Gym (0-5-year-olds) - Tuesday MorningsComeenjoysomegymtimewhenit’srainyandcoldoutsidewithtoys,gamesandballs.Evenifyourchildisn’ttotallymobileyet,comeanywayandvisitwithotherparents.Siblingsarewelcomeaswell,keepinginmindthatthetoysareintended for0-5yearolds.Bringsnacks,drinks,andwhateveryourchildwillneed.Wemeetfrom10-11:00a.m.,onthefirstandthirdTuesdays,beginningJan17throughApril.~~NOTE:Thisisnotadrop-off,it’satimeforparentstoconnectandvisit!~~DennetteChurch:mrschurch@wamail.net

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

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

Bible Study on ThursdaysThissmallgroupmeetsweeklytodiscussvarioustopicsusingbookswithstudyguides, Pastor Chris’ studies, or whatever the group decides. We begin withprayerandstudyandclosewithprayerrequests.Wethenhaveatimeoffood,wineandfellowship.Thurs7-9:30p.m.KarlaHarvath:kharvath@stlukes-church.org

Bible Study With The TaddysOursmallgroupwillbegina4-6weekstudyon“PRAYER,”withastudyguideandvideo.Anyonewantingtobe‘intheWord’iswelcometojoinus.Weliketodigdeepbutalsonotbesoseriousastopoundhomeworkassignmentsandhandoutgrades,althoughweoftenuseworkbooksandcommentaries.Tuesdays,7-8:30p.m.;StLuke’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 PlanningYouwanttohonorGodwiththefirst10%ofyourincomeORthedollardoesn’tstretchasfarasitusedtoeachmonthORyousimplycan’tmeetyourmonthlyfinancialobligations - consider reachingout forguidance.Ourvolunteerswillworkwithyouindividuallyandconfidentiallytohelpyouprioritizeyourspendingandsetsomereasonablegoalsforyourfuture.JanGrothe:jgrothe@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

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GROWTHCaptain TrainingDoyouwanttoknowmoreaboutL-Teams—howtheywork,whattheyarefor,whoisinvolved?ThistrainingwillansweryourquestionsaboutleadingateamandgiveyoualltheinformationyoucouldeverwantorneedaboutwhatL-Teamsare.Nocommitmentrequired.JanGrothe:jgrothe@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Celebrate RecoveryCelebrateRecovery isaChrist-centeredprogramtoencourage fellowshipandtocelebrateGod’shealingpowerinourlives.CelebrateRecoveryisforanyonewith the tripleH:Hurts,Habits,andHangups.TripleHcanbeanything fromco-dependenttoovereating;fromchemicaldependencytoworkingthroughadivorce.Byworkingthroughtheprinciplesofthisprogramwegrowspirituallyandarefreedfromourhurts,habits,orhang-ups.Thisfreedomcreatespeace,serenity,joyandmostofallastrongerpersonalrelationshipwithfamily,othersandourpersonallovingandforgiving“HigherPower”JesusChrist.Weallhavebeenhurtorhavehurtsomeone,orhaveahabitorhang-upwedonotlike.JoinmeincelebratingGod’shealingpower.MichaelJHart:mjhartjr40@yahoo.com;253.221.0716

CORECoreisdesignedforthosewhoseektodeveloptheirknowledgeandskillsforthepurposeofsharingJesusChrist.TherearethreeCoreclassesbeingofferedthisschoolyear.Takeone,two,orallthree!EverytwohourclassincludesdeepBiblestudyledbypastors&deacons,communaldiscussion,andlifeapplication.If you didn’t join CORE in the Fall andwould like to do so, applications canbefoundbyclicking“resources”andthen“CORE.”ApplicationsfortheWintersessionaredueinthechurchofficebyJan8.Winter-BecomingInfluencersforGod(Jan17-Feb28)Spring-Nehemiah(March13-May1)Teachingsessionpodcastsareavailableunder“resources”onthechurchwebsite.EliThomas:ethomas@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

DivorceCareDivorceCare isarecoveryclasstaughtbytrainedprofessionalsthroughaDVDseries with a breakout time into smaller support groups. DivorceCare is forpeoplewhohaveseparatedordivorced.Theclassrunsfor13weekswiththenextsessionstartingonThursday,Jan26,2012from6:30-8p.m..Getreadyforsomehealingtotakeplace-yes,it’spossible.JanetBritt:jbritt@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

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GROWTHFamilies in RecoveryIs someone’s drinking/drugging affecting you? Learn more about the familydiseaseofAlcoholism/Addiction.Allinquiresconfidential.Date,time,&location,asneeded.SomeoneWhoUnderstands:zenpaul3@yahoo.com

Financial Peace University (FPU)FinancialPeaceUniversity(FPU)isDaveRamsey’sbiblically-based,life-changingprogramthatteachesyoutoachieveyourfinancialgoalsbyeliminatingdebt,savingforthefuture,andgivinglikeneverbefore.MorethanonemillionfamilieshaveattendedFPUwithamazingresults.Youwillbechallengedandmotivatedtomake a plan for yourmoney and change your family tree forever! Courseis $100 per family for a lifetimemembership.Already amember and need arefresher?Comejoinus!JoinusforafreepreviewabouttheprogramonJan2,at6p.m.Ourclasswillmeetfor12weeks,onSundaysfrom6-8p.m.intheWorshipCenterbeginningJan8.BryanMann:253.315.5561;wqbang@gmail.com.

Flame - Parents’ GroupThesemonthlytimestogetherareforparentsharing,growing,andsupport.Flameparents(kidsingradesone-six)havetheirownuniquechallenges,frustrationsandjoysinparenting.ThishourismuchlessofaclassandmuchmoreofatimeforparentstoconnectwithotherparentsandhavethatmuchneededsupportinChristianparenting.ThougheachagegroupwillhaveaSundayofthemonth,youmayfindthathearingfromparentsinadifferentagelevelwillbehelpful,too!FirstSundayofthemonth,9:30a.m.inGreatRoomC.JulieandKevinKinzner:julieandkevin@clearwire.net

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.Meeting:Fridays:7-9p.m.attheHileman’s:81612thStNE,Auburn.RuthHileman:253.931.0192

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GROWTHGod StoriesGodcaresaboutbigstuffinourlivesandequallycaresaboutthedaytoday,“little”stuff.Heworksinallways,inallaspectsofourlives.HowhaveyouseenHimatwork inyour life?WhathasGodbeensayingtoyou lately?Wouldyouconsidersharingyour“GodStory”withthecongregation?Iwillworkwithyouinwritingyourstory.JanGrothe:jgrothe@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

GriefShareA13-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,inGreatRoomC.JeanFord:StLukesGriefShare@gmail.com,253.839.8583

Ignite Parents’ GroupIf you’re the parent of a middle school or high school student, you’ve gotquestions,concerns,andissuesyouwanttotalkaboutwithotherparentsinthesameboat.ComejoinusonthefourthSundayofeverymonthaswemeettochataboutandprayfortheteenagersGodhasentrustedtoourcare.I’llhavetopicsreadyasdiscussionstarters,butwecanwandertowhatever’sonyourmindandheart.YourteensaretalkingtotheirfriendsaboutYOU;youdeservethechancetotalkwithotherChristianparentsaboutTHEM!~~11a.m.SueAcuna:mrsacuna@msn.com

Lake Tapps/Lakeland Hills Small GroupCurrentlyincludesagesfrom35-55(otherageswelcome).Wearestudingtopicalsubjects and currently are doing the book “30 Life Principles.”Wemeet onWednesdaysat7p.m.nearLakeTapps.JerryBlessing:253.863.2187

Learn at Thompson’s Small GroupThis small groupmeets weekly (Wednesdays - 7 p.m.) at the Thompson’s tostudytheWordofourLordthroughBiblestudies,St.Luke’ssermonstudies,andvariousbooks(i.e.HoleintheGospel).WealsovolunteerfornumerousactivitiesatSt.Luke’s.KyHopewell:hchmab@comcast.net

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GROWTHMembership ClassThisworkshop discusses St. Luke’smission and vision, topics of the Christianfaith, and is a time for your questions to be addressed. Although it is aprerequisitetobecomingamember,thedecisiontojoinisyourswhenyouareready.TheworkshopsareFriday(6:30-9p.m.)andSaturday(8:30a.m.-4p.m.).NewMemberSundayincludesabrunchat9:30andthereceptionatthe11:00service.Nextsession:Jan20/21.StLuke’s,GreatRoom-A.NewMemberSundayandBrunch:Feb5,9:30and11:00am.JanGrothe:jgrothe@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Monday Night Bible StudyWeeklysmallgroupBiblestudyopentoallages.WemeetMondaysat7p.m.atFrank&PatValdez’shome.JohnBreyer:lakelandbuilders@clearwire.net;253.925.2021

Order Of St. Luke The PhysicianWeare an ecumenical teamwho studies and prays for healing through JesusChrist.WemeetthefirstThursdayofeachmonth;7-9p.m.StLuke’s,room312JerryChurch:206.396.8544

Puget Sound Women’s Prayer ConnectionWeareagroupofladieswhomeetforashortdevotionfollowedbyprayerforournation,city,government,churches,pastors,missionaries,andanyotherneedsexpressedbythoseinattendance.WemeetthesecondFridayofeachmonth;10-11:30a.m.usuallyPatFuller’shome,occasionallyotherlocations.MarleneRusch:ladybenjicat@aol.com;253.529.1215

Small Group Bible StudyThisteamisforseniors-couplesandsingles.WemeeteveryFridayat1p.m.,in Helen’s home. Current study: Focus on the Family’s “That theWorld MayKnow.”Thisvideo/dvdstudyhostedbyRayVanderLaan(teacher,historianandtheologian)exploresthegeographicalandculturalbackdropforScripturaleventsandpersonalities,andthesignificancetomodernbelievers.HetrulymakestheBiblecometolife!HelenFirnhaber:helen@firnhaber.com

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GROWTHSpark Parent Group: Come as You AreWe meet in Great Room C, the third Sunday of the month from SeptemberthroughMayat9:30a.m.ThisgroupisopenforallparentswhohaveanychildrenbirththroughKindergarten.Wediscusspracticalandspiritualtopics.Feelfreetodropin/outeachmonthasthetimingandtopicsuityou.Childrenwhoaren’talreadyinSundaySchoolarewelcometoeitherstaywiththeirparentsorplayinthenurseryduringourtimetogether.Dadsandmoms,marriedandsingle,arewelcomeandencouragedtoparticipate.Datesfor2012:1/15,2/19,3/18,4/15,and5/20.BryanandBreeMann:bree.mann@gmail.com;253.333.7675

Tuesday Afternoon Bible StudyThisgroupmeetsonTuesdaysat1p.m.tostudyavarietyoftopics, learntoapplyGod’struthstolife,andenjoyeachothers’company.BobBeckstrom:253.517.5204

Tuesday Nite GirlsForwomenonly,thisteamdiscussesBibletopics,lifetopics,booksoftheBibleandwhateverelsewechoose!Tuesdays.6:30-8p.m.JanGrothe:jgrothe@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Wednesday Morning Men’s Bible StudyWemeettosupportandencourageoneanotherinourChristianwalkoffaith.Wediscussallkindsoftopicalconcernsthatmenfacetoday,fromworkethics,tobalanceoffamilylife,tohealthybusinesspractices,tocommunityleadershipusingtheBibleasthesourcebookandanswerstoourquestions.Agreatgroupofmenthatarenotafraidtogetdownandtoughwhentheadventureoflifetriestotearusapart.WemeetWednesdays;6:30-7:30a.m.,PovertyBayCafe,FederalWay.RobertGrothe:rgrothe@tcmnet.com

Wednesday Night Learn TeamBiblestudies,topicstudies,andotherareasofinterestareallapartofthislearnteam.ThisisagreatplacetolearnmoreaboutJesusandHisloveandgrace.WemeetatWednesdaysat7p.m.,atStLuke’s,room312.JohnTaylor:253.859.9368

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GROWTHWomen’s Bible Study - Wednesday AfternoonsWomenofallagesareinvitedtojoinusaswestudyIsaiahanddiscoveralltheprophesiesfulfilledandforetoldinthiswonderfulOldTestamentbook.WemeeteachWednesdayat1p.m.forBibleStudy.MarianneBell:253-838-7085orMassie:253-839-8115

Women’s Bible Study - Listening to GodIftherequestiswrong,Godsays,“No.”Ifthetimingiswrong,Godsays,“Grow.”Iftherequestisrightandthetimingisright,Godsays,“Go!”AnnMurphywillleadthisbiblestudyonprayer,Jan7,2012-9:00-11:00a.m.atSt.Luke’s.DebbieMcNeil:debbie.mcneil@wellsfargo.com

Women’s Ministry - What’s New This YearLadies!Gearupforanewyear!We’retestingthewatersandtryingsomethingdifferent.Thisyear,wewillhaveamonthly format (thefirstSaturdayof themonth)foravarietyoftopics,presentations,andevents:Biblical,homelife,relational,inspirational,financial,family,personal,shoppingandmore!~~Comingup:Jan7-ListeningtoGod;Feb4-Let’sTakeaTrip!;Mar3-SpiritualWarfare;April21-Mother-DaughterTea;May5-HeavenisforRealDebbieMcNeil:debbie.mcneil@wellsfargo.com

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LEADERSHIP

Executive Leadership TeamTheELTistheformallinkbetweenthecongregationandtheSeniorPastor.ThefunctionofthisteamistobethinkingaheadaboutwhereGodisleadingSt.Luke’sandtocarryoutallpoliciesandproceduresputinourconstitutionandbylaws.Membersonthis teamhavearecommendationand interviewprocessthroughPastorChrisandareelectedbythecongregationintheannualcongregationalmeeting.SecondMondayofeachmonth;6:30p.m.,StLuke’s.ChrisDavis:cdavis@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Lay Ministry TeamThepurposeoftheLayMinistryTeamistoprovidecareandsupporttopeopleatSt.Luke’s.Theteamoverseesseveralaspectsofcare(LifeChange,Recovery,Health,Connections,andPrayer)andsupportsotherL-Teamswhoprovidecare.Membersonthis teamhavearecommendationand interviewprocessthroughPastorChris.Wemeetat12:30p.m.onthesecondSundayofeachmonth.HowardBritt:howardabritt@comcast.net

10 for the WorldThisisanadvisoryteammakingrecommendationsinregardstohowtopartnerwithorganizationsandmissionariesthroughfinancialsupport.Ourcongregationgivestothechurch,andthenwedecidehowtoblessorganizations/missionarieswith 10% of that total giving.We give to both local and global organizationswhichdohumanitarianorfaithbuildingwork.Wemeetasneeded(usuallyonceayear)butrequiresomereadingandpreparation.ChrisDavis:cdavis@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

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MISSIONAlaska Mission TripYouthandadultswillservethesmallvillageofHoonah,AlaskaattheendofJulyor beginning ofAugust. Servant events have included: Vacation Bible School,BasketballCamp,YouthEvents,AdultBibleStudy,andHammerandNailProjects.St.Luke’shashadamissionteaminHoonaheachsummersinceJuly,2000.ThefirstmeetingwillbeinJanuary.Contact:SusanTaylor:253.859.0368

General Mission TrainingHaveyoubeenthinkingaboutmissions?Curioustoknowmore?Maybeyouarethinkingaboutparticipatinginamissiontripinthenextyear.GeneralMissionTrainingisaseminar/dialoguethatwillgiveyouinsighttotheworldofmissionsaswellasgiveyousomepracticaltipsasyouplanforthefuture.ThisisrequiredtrainingforanyadultparticipatinginaSt.Luke’sMissionTrip.Pleasecontactmeifyouneedtocompletethisrequirement.KateRoberts:kroberts@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

LCMS World Mission to MacauNothinglikeplanningahead!ThedatesaresetandifyousensethatmaybeGodiscallingyoutoamissiontripthismightbeit!WearegoingwithLCMSWorldMission (our denomination) to serve inMacau, alongside themissionary teamthere.Thatteamincludesoneofourownmembers,SerenaDerricks!ThiswillbeanexcitingopportunitytoserveandsharetheGospelinaplacewherethechurchisexplodingwithnewbelievers.Wearenowlookingatwinter2012/2013dates.KateRoberts:kroberts@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Mission Fest VancouverMission Fest Vancouver offers global mission opportunities, showcases over260 international mission organizations, features world class speakers withinthe context of 130 seminars, plenary sessions, youth rallies, and children’sworkshops.Itsthree-foldpurposeistoinform,celebrateandchallengepeopleofallagestogetinvolvedinmissionsbysending,praying,givingandgoing.January2012Vancouver,B.C.KateRoberts:kroberts@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

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MISSIONSupport 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.KateRoberts:kroberts@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Swazi Children’s PhotosWewanttocelebrateandberemindedofourextendedfamilyinSwaziland!IfyouhaveasponsoredchildfromSwaziland,pleasebringyourpacketwiththecolorphotointotheofficeforphotocopying.Also,pleasebringinaphotoofyourfamily.StLuke’sOfficeweekdays:8a.m.-4p.m.,orweekendsatservicetimes.KateRoberts:kroberts@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Swaziland Mission TripAFRICA!!!AsacontinuingpartnershipwithWorldVision,St.Luke’swillbesendingateamtoSwaziland.ThisteamwillbevisitingMahlalinitoexplorefuturemissiontripopportunitiesandstrengthenournewpartnership.KateRoberts:kroberts@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

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SERVICEBookstore ClerkBook Store volunteers work behind the counter, sell merchandise, check outDVDsandvideos,doinventory,processandrotatemerchandise,decorateanddisplay.Clerksarescheduledonathree-monthrotationtoworkafterallserviceseveryweekend,onWednesdays,andforSymphonyandChoraleperformances.MitzieOllila:mollila@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Braille MinistriesWhatablessingitistohavethegiftofsight!Wetakesomuchforgranted—fromreadingouremailtotextingonourcellphones,toreadingbooksandourBibles.TheBrailleteamsputtogetherbooksoftheBibletoenablethosewithoutsighttoreadGod’sWord.Flexible(Mondays,Tuesdays,Wednesdays;9-11a.m.),St.Luke’s,room102.HarryRoth:hroth52257@aol.com

Bridge to RecoveryIfyoudrinkordrug,youmayfeelalone.Ifyouwanttostop,wearehereforyou.Allinquiriesconfidential.Meetasneeded.SomeoneWhoUnderstands:zenpaul3@yahoo.com

Brunch Meals for New MembersHelpprepareasimplebrunchitemfortheNewMemberBrunch.NextBrunchisisFeb5,at9:30a.m.,intheGreatRoom.SusieSmith:6sksmith59@gmail.com

Card-MakingBirthdays!Anniversaries!Babies!Theseeventsdeservea special card; joinusinoureffort tomakeallofSt.Luke’scardsbyhand.Weneeddesignersandassemblers.Comewithyourownideas,yourownsuppliesorcompletelyempty-handed!LastSaturdayofthemonth;2:30p.m.,StLuke’s,room311.HeatherDavis:puddlewonderful@hotmail.com

Care of Palm Plants & Garden AreaMaintainenclosedgardenareaonlowerlevelintwo-monthcyclesandcareforpalmplantsusedforEasterandPalmSunday.Four-sixpeopleStLuke’s.MitzieOllila:mollila@stlukes-church.com;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:mollila@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Coffee & Cookie CrewThis teamsetsupand takesdowncoffeeandcookieseverySunday.Sundays,afterservices.LibbyRay:stanray3@comcast.net;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:carriestalder@netzero.com206.226.0551

Door GreetersThisteamservesSt.Luke’sbywelcomingallwhocometoworship.SaturdayorSunday;priortoworshipservices.LarryKrueger:lkrueger@stlukes-church.com;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:jgrothe@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Facility CareMaintenanceisneededoccasionallyforourchurchbuildings-painting,repair,plumbing,electrical,andmore!ToddZern:tzern@stlukes-church.com;253-941-3000

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SERVICEFuneral 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.Dateandtimeasneeded.SandraAffeldtCotton:253.854.0857

Getting to Know You!NewMemberclasshappensthreetimesperyear.Iamlookingformemberstotalkwithprospectivenewmemberstogettoknowthem,findouttheirinterests,andwelcome them to our church community. This involves one hour of yourtime,threehoursperyear!Jan29;9:30a.m.,StLuke’s,room311.LoisCooper:loiscooper@harbornet.com;253.925.5802

GroundskeepingMaintenanceasperiodicallyneededtochurchbuildingsand/orchurchgrounds.Datesandtimesasneeded. Inaddition,wealsohaveateamthattakescareofweeklylawnandgardenbedcare.Thisteamwillbeonarotatingschedulethroughthewarmmonths(April-Oct).ToddZern:tzern@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Habitat for HumanityWearepartneringwithlocalchurchesonanApostle’sBuildconstructionprojectinFederalWay’sWestwaycommunity.ThisisaGREATwaytogivebacktoyourlocalcommunity.Noconstructionexperienceisnecessary.OurworkdatesarethethirdSaturdayofthemonth.Pickwhichmonth(s)you’dliketolendahand,andsignup!AnnMurphy:aim20011@comcast.net

Hallmark at St. Luke’sCardsbrightenourdayandaddapersonaltouchforbirthdaysandanniversaries,andencouragementwhenweareillorgrievingthelossofalovedone.Theteamworksonaweeklyrotationforsendingoutcards.DonnaWilker:donna.wilker@comcast.net;206.979.5670

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SERVICEHealing Music“Hewhosings,praystwice.”ThisquoteismostoftenattributedtoSt.Augustine,butwhether itwasreallyhimorsomeoneelsedoesnot lessenthetruththatmusictrulymovesushumanbeings.God’sgiftofmusichasbenefitsbeyondthatofonlypraisingHim.Italsobringshealingtothosewhoarehurting.ThisistheopportunitytooffermusictopeopleinTacomaandFederalWayhospitals.Let’s“doublepray”thoseinneedofphysicalhealing!CraigNeumiller:cneumiller@mrlh.org

Holy GroundsPrepareandserveespressodrinksbetweenworshipservices.Trainingisrequiredpriortoworkingatthelattecart.Sundays;8:15a.m.StLuke’s.KarenCarter:kcjava10@comcast.net

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:rj.sloper@comcast.net

Kids for Christ VolunteersKidsforChrist isamonthlyactivitynightforfourth-sixthgraders.Individualswithaheartforkidsareneededtoprovidemeals,setupandcleanup,andhelpplanandrunactivities,crafts,gamesandotherwildandcrazythingsforthekids.ActivitiesarethethirdWednesdayofeachmonth.DavidDetzler:dedetzler@comcast.net;206.819.3683

Kindergarten and Preschool VolunteersHelpinourclassrooms,and/orLearningCenterduringtheweektutoringchildren,helpingthempaintintheartcenter,readingtoandwiththem.Choiceofagesthree, four,andfivewithchoiceofdaysandtimestowork.SchoolhoursareMonday-Fridayfrom8:30-3p.m.Someworkcanbetakenhome,andreturnedtotheteacher.Mustbeover18andpassaWAStatePatrolscreening.MitzieOllila:mollila@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

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SERVICELibrarianThisteamprocessesnewbooks,keepsthelibraryinorder,putsbooksonshelves,eliminates obsolete books, trains volunteers, orders library supplies and newbooks,catalogsallbooks,DVDs,CDsandvideos.MitzieOllila:mollila@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

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

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

Lutheran School SupportConnectfamiliestoourLutheranschoolsandprovidesupportfortheirministry.RaySievert:raykay@comcast.net

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

Membership Class SponsorsAreyouapeople-personwhowouldliketohelpournewestmembersgetinvolvedwithministryandmeetothermembers?Thisteamhelpsnewmembersfindtheirway,identifiesL-Teamstheycouldbecomepartof,andsupportsandencouragesthem.Friday&Saturday,Jan20-21atSt.Luke’s.MarianneBell:253.838.7085

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SERVICEMilitary Support TeamThis team reaches out to deployed military personnel and their families,encouraging them and supporting them with notes, packages and prayers.ContactSarafornextmeetinganddirections.SaraWood:saraewood@hotmail.com

Minutes of GoldOnelittleblessinginthemidstofthepainoflosingaprematurebaby,blanket“angels”maketinyblanketsfortheparentstowraparoundtheirbaby.Inyourhome;atyourconvenience.JerrieChan:jerriec3@comcast.net;253.359.3861

Mirror Lake Easter BasketsWeassemblebasketsforfamiliesatMirrorLakeElementary.ThebasketscontainthefixingsforEasterdinneraswellasitemsforthekids(smalltoys,candy,etc.).Weareacceptingdonationsofindividualitemsthatcanbeplacedinthebasketsorifyouareinterestedindoinganentirebasket,thatwouldbegreat.Wearehopingtosupplybasketsfortenfamilies.ValerieDanforth:vdanforth@comcast.net

Mirror Lake MentorsThe principal at Mirror Lake Elementary has asked us to partnerwith her inmatchingcaringadultswithkidsinamentorrelationship.ThispartnershipwouldbefacilitatedbyCommunitiesinSchools.Thismaybetheanswertomakingourpartnershipmuchmorepersonal.SusieSmith:6sksmith59@gmail.com

Mirror Lake School UniformsOurchurch-adoptedschoolfamiliesatMirrorLakeareinconstantneedofattirewithnoemblemsorlogosornodenimorsweatpants.Ifsomeoneyouknowhasoutgrownsizesfromsixto16inthefollowingapparel,pleaseconsiderdroppingitbytheschoolofficeanyschoolday.Topsinsolidcolorsofblack,white,navyorlightblue,includingpoloshirtswithcollars,turtlenecks,mockturtlenecksanddressshirts.Bottomsinsolidcolorsofblack,navyblue,khakiortan,includingfulllengthpants,capris,Bermudashorts,skirts,skorts,andjumpers.DanaTurcottturcott.d@gmail.com

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SERVICEMirror Lake Tutoring - KITESLovereading?Lovechildren?Combinethetwoforafunandsatisfyingactivitywhenyouassistkidsinreachinggradelevelreading.KITESistheacronymforKidsinTutoringExperienceSuccess.Youcanchoosewhatgradelevelyouwouldpreferaswellaswhatdayandtimeyouwouldprefertovolunteer(halfhourto1½hoursweekly).DanaTurcott:turcott.d@gmail.comTerryWesterkamp:mspaxport@hotmail.com

NeedlersImagine a quilt being your only covering against the elements of nature. Forsomepeople,this istheirexperience.For40years,peopleatSt.Luke’shavemadequiltswhichhavebeensentallovertheworldtohelppeoplekeepwarm.secondandfourthTuesdays;9a.m.-noonMalkowHall,room223NolaDavenport:253.941.2460

New Members One-on-One ChatsAftercompleting the“NewMemberWorkshop” there isaOne-on-One sessionwithprospectivenewmembers.Thischatortalk,isagreatopportuintyforbothcurrentmembersandnewmemberstoshareanddiscusstheirpathwithChristandagreatwayinfindingournewmemberareasofinterestandassistingtheminfindingwhereGodiscallingthem.Jan29;9:30-10:30a.m.LoisCooper:loiscooper@harbornet.com;253.925.5802

New Member ConnectionConnection,connection,connection.Thisishowwegrowincommunity.Howdothosewhoarenewtoourcommunitybecomeconnected?Thisteamexploresthequestioninquarterlymeetingsandhelpsnewmembers-duringthenewmemberweekend workshop, brunch, one-on-one conversations, sponsors, backyardsocialsandmore.HelpotherswhoarenewfeelapartofourgreatcommunityatSt.Luke’s.JanGrothe:jgrothe@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

On 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

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SERVICEOn Fire! Sunday School Planning TeamThe team consists of Sunday School teachers who help plan, create, andimplementtheSundaySchoolcurriculumandactivities.MitzieOllila:mollila@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Operation BlessingOperationBlessing isanassistanceprogramsupportedbySt. Luke’smembersand 10 for theWorld.Weworkwith people in needwithin the FederalWaySchoolDistrictarea.Theteaminterviewsapplicants,assessestheirneeds,andprovidesasmallamountoffinancialassistance.Wewelcomenewteammemberswhowouldliketovolunteertheirtimeatminimumonceamonthforanhour.Tuesdays;9-10a.m.;MalkowHall.KateRoberts:kroberts@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Operation Blessing - CallsWeoffersomeemergencyassistancetothoseinneedinourcommunity.Wewanttomakeitmorepersonalbyfollowinguptheirvisitwithaphonecall.Wouldyoubeapartofthisgreatopportunitytoministertothosetrulyinneed?Maybeyouwilljustsayhiorsayaprayertogetheroverthephone.Itisaleapoffaith,butitispersonal-andthatiswhatSt.Luke’sisallabout!Fromhomeanyday&time.KateRoberts:kroberts@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Operation: ServiceComeandjointhisgroupasyouhelpoutthecommunitythroughavarietyofserviceprojects.DennisSkelton:dennis93@q.com

Parish 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.ParishnursewillbeavailableatSt.Luke’sonWednesdaysandtwoSundayspermonth.VashtiJonson:253.517.8309

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SERVICEParking Lot Hospitality CrewTheParkingLotHospitalityCrewarethefirstpeopleourguestsseeastheyarriveoncampus.Asimplehelloandhelpingthemfindaparkingspacegoalongwayintheirfirst impressionofSt.Luke’s.Weneedapproximately12-18peopleinwhichtocreatearotatingschedule.Thegoalistohaveattendantsserveaboutone-twoweekendseverysixweeks(ormoreifonedesirestodoso...).Saturday4:30-5:30 p.m., Sunday 7:30-8:30 a.m., Sunday 9:00-10:00 a.m., and Sunday10:30-11:30a.m.ToddZern:tzern@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Prayer Chaplain TeamPrayerchaplainspraywithothersone-on-oneduringprayer services, serveasprayergroupleadersatchurchprayerfunctions,orministerasintercessorsatvariouschurchevents.Requirementsforthisteamincludeadesiretoprayforothersandabilitytokeepconfidences.Participateasneeded.AnnMurphy:aim20011@comcast.net

Prayer Ministry Leadership TeamThemissionofthePrayerMinistryistoteachandencourageourcongregationtoenjoylife-longintimateconversatiionswithGodthroughprayer;bothindividuallyandtogetherwithotherbelievers.ThisL-TeamprovidesleadershipandguidancerelatedtohowtobestmeetthePrayerMinistry’sobjectives.AnnMurphy:aim20011@comcast.net

Prayer TeamPrayer Team members serve in a wide variety of ways. Some Prayer TeammemberscomeintotheChapelbeforeandafterworshipservicestopraysilentlyover prayer requests.This canbedoneweekly,monthly, or as your scheduleallows.SomePrayerTeammembers(chaplains)praywithothersduringprayerservicesandotherchurchevents.Interestedinhelpingplanprayer-walks,vigils,andprayerservices?ThisistheL-Teamforyou!AnnMurphy:aim20011@comcast.net

Puppet and Drama TeamChildrenlovepuppetsandskits!AnyonefromseventhgradeupcandemonstrateGod’sWordthroughthecreativearts.Wemeetweeklytorehearse,prepareandprovideavarietyofdramaskits,puppetshowsandothercreativepresentationsfor Super Sunday, Angel Breakfast, Bible Adventure, Bible Camp and otherchildren’sactivities.PracticesareWednesdays5:30-7:00p.m.,MalkowHall.DavidDetzler:dedetzler@comcast.net;206.819.3683

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SERVICEReach Out VolunteersReachOut currently provides homelessmen in FederalWay shelter and foodduringthewintermonths.Wearetryingtoexpandtheprogramtohelphomelesswomennextyear.Thenumberofvolunteersneededisunlimited.Checkouttheirnewwebsite:www.reachoutfederalway.org.DougSanders:squonk@wamail.net;253.405.5453

Scrip for a CauseWespendmoneyongroceries,entertainment,etc.,whynotallowthechurchtobenefit?ThisgroupraisesfundsthroughgiftcardspurchasedfromGreatLakesScripCenter.ThepurchaserreceivesafullvaluegiftcardandSt.Luke’sreceivesapercentofthegiftcardvalueforourministries.Fromhelpingpeoplefilloutformstotracking,todelivery,thereareseveraloptionstohelponthisteam.DonnaBreyer:dbreyer@stlukes-church.com;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:slsecretservice@yahoo.com

Sunday Morning Class FacilitatorHas God blessed youwith the gift of teaching? Has God gifted youwith theabilitytohelpotherslearnHistruthasyoustudyaChristanbookorDVD?Here’sawaytoputyourgiftstoworkfortheKingdom!Firsttimeteacherswillhaveaninterviewanda‘walkthroughtheclass’planningsessionwiththeDirectorofSpiritualGrowth.StLuke’s,Sundays;9:30or11a.m.JanGrothe:jgrothe@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Swaziland Senders TeamNot quite sure youwant to go amission toAfrica?You can still be a part ofsendingmissionteams!AsourpartnershipinMahlalini,Swazilandgrows,wewillcontinuetosendmissionteamsaswellasfinancialsupport.ThefirstteamwenttoSwazilandinOctoberandplantedtheseedstonurturerelationshipsforthefuture.Wearelookingfortwothings:1.Prayers-Prayforthenextteamasthey

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SERVICEpreparetogoandserveandnetworkandprayforthepeopleofMahlaliniandSt.Luke’sthattheywillbeblessedbypartnership.2.Fundraising-Foreachteamthatgoes,manyfundraiserswillbeconducted,andeachteamwillneedsomehelp.Wouldyoubewillingtohelpwithjustoneproject?KateRoberts:kroberts@stlukes-church.com;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.Datesandtimesareflexible.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, helping with miscellaneous duties and visiting with clients. Fourpeoplepermonth.LastSundayofeachmonth;6-9:30a.m.JohnBarth:253.927.6635

Welcome Center AssistantRememberwhatit’sliketobenewtoaplace?TheWelcomeCenterisinstrumentalinhelpingpeoplefeelwelcomeandhavingtheirquestionsanswered.Peopleareneededto“man”thedesk.SaturdaysandSundays,beforeandafterservices.BillThompson:thompar4@juno.com;253-925-5802

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

BasketballPickupbasketballgameforfun,competition,andexercise.Highschoolanduparewelcome.Sundays;6-8p.m.,MalkowHall.ChrisDavis:cdavis@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Bicycle ClubDateandtimes,route,pace,distance,participantsalltobedeterminedbywhocanattendaride.Ridesareweekly,oraspossible.DanBuethe:lbuethe1@comcast.net

Christian Motorcycle AssociationWeareopentoanyonethatwantstoridewithaChristiangroup.OurCMAvisionistochangetheworldoneheartatatime.RegistrantswillbecontactedbyKarlwithinformationonthegroupandmeetingdatesandtimes.KarlFanus:klfanus@comcast.net;253.335.4981

Crazy 4 CouponingIs your budget tight? Join us aswe strive to stretch our grocery dollarswithcouponing. Share ideas, coupons andmoney-saving recipes. Ease your familyfinancesandsharewithourcommunity.DonnaBreyer:dbreyer@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Dutch Lunch BunchThisisafungroupofladieswhomeetmonthlyforlunchandconversation.WemeetthefourthFridayofeachmonthat11a.m.,atvariouslocations.MarleneRusch:ladybenjicat@aol.com;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.

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SOCIALInteractive presentations will include self-defense instruction, food prep tipsbyablindchef,aguide-doghandlerdemonstration,technologypresentations,etc.Wehopetobuildfriendships,empowerpeopleinleadingfull,independentlives,andreflectChrist’slove.Volunteerswillbetrainedinblindetiquetteandsighted-guidetechnique.GaylenFloy:gaylenfloy@comcast.net;253.217.9586

Lutherans Love PotlucksAllourwelcometojoinusforfeastandfellowshipinMalkowHallquarterly.Wealwaysappreciatehelpsettingup,cleaningupanddonationofpicnicsupplies(napkins,cups,plates,utensils).CarrieStalder:206.226.0551

Monday Loafers (Bowling Team)Male and female group meets weekly to bowl together. Mondays; 9:30 a.m.SecomaLanes,FederalWay.DickBean:rbean40@comcast.net;253.529.8596

Pastor PokerPokerforaPurpose!CallingallmenwholovepokertogatherwithPastorChrisforgreatcompetitionandfun.Eachparticipantchoosesacharityandthewinner’scharitytakeshomethewinnings.Compete.Enjoy.Makeadifference!ChrisDavis:cdavis@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Puget Sound Women’s Book ClubThis fun group of ladiesmeetsmonthly to discuss a variety of books,mostlyChristianauthors,occasionallycurrenteventsandClassics.WemeetthesecondFridayofeachmonthfrom12:30-2p.m.,usuallyatPatFuller’shome.MarleneRusch:ladybenjicat@aol.com;253.529.1215

Sip N’ ScoreNOmenallowed!Groupisforwomentogatheronceamonthtoplaygames:Dominoes,MinusFive,Blokus,etc.whileenjoyingabeverage(the‘Sip’partofthetitle!)andsnacks.WemeettheSECONDFridayofeachmonthfrom6:30-9:00p.m.atrotatinghomes.JanetBritt:jbritt@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

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Alpha Handbells (youth ages 9-15)It’s amazing what songs can be played with handbells! Youth ages 9-15 areencouragedtojointhisfunmusicteam.Weringatthe5p.m.and11a.m.worshipservices,four-fivetimesperyear.Musicreadingexperienceisnotrequiredbutisaplus.Rehearsals:Thursdays,5-6p.m.(Sept-May)intheSt.Luke’sbalcony.AmieBrandmire:253.445.1784

Brass GroupBrassmusicianshelpenhanceourEasterandChristmasworshipserviceseveryyear.Timetogetouttheinstrument,dustitoff,exerciseyourlipsandfingers,andstartpracticing.RaySievert:raykay@comcast.net

Sunday Afternoon TeaGroupoffourpeopleareservedanafternoontea,andenjoygoodconversationinacountrycottagesetting.PleasecontactMitziefordetails.MitzieOllila:mollila@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Super Bowl PartyGet togetherwith other football fans and enjoy the Super Bowl! Super BowlSundayisFebruary5.PartyTime:2-7p.m.,atChrisandChristine’s-Pacific,WAChristineDickson:dicksoncx2@comcast.net

Thrift Store Shopping & LunchOnceamonththriftstoregroupshoppingadventuretodifferentplacesintheareawithlunchinbetween.MitzieOllila:mollila@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Women’s Ministry - Let’s Take a TripFeb4,9-11a.m.atSt.Luke’s~Ifyoutravelatall,youknowtherearegreatdealstobefoundontheinternet,ifyouonlyknewwheretolook.SuehasstayedattheHyattRegencyfor$80anight,rentedacarinOrangeCountyfor$13.95aday,andflownroundtripfromSeattletoLosAngelesforonly$100.SueAcunawillshowhowyou,too,cansavemoneyonyournextvacation.DebbieMcNeil:debbie.mcneil@wellsfargo.com

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WORSHIPCamera OperatorsIndividuals on this team operate a live camera for worship services to beprojectedinthelobbyandforpotentialinternetuse.Saturdayand/orSunday,duringworshipservicesatSt.Luke’s.LarryKrueger:lkrueger@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Communion AssistantsThisteamhelpswiththedistributionofthebreadandwineduringcommunionattheworshipservices.Trainingandafaithcommitmentisrequired.ChrisDavis:cdavis@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Communion 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:lkrueger@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

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

Scripture ReadersAway toparticipate inourworship services is to read theScripture reading.ReadersareneededforourSaturday,5p.m.serviceandonSundaysat8and11a.m.Nopriorexperienceisneeded!LarryKrueger:lkrueger@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

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WORSHIPUshers - Saturday EveningUshersensurethateveryservicemovessmoothly.Wehandoutbulletinsandgreetpeoplewithasmile,taketheoffering,andusherpeopleforcommunion.WepickupaftereveryservicesotheWorshipCenterisreadyforthenextservice.Theushersmeet20minutesbeforetheservicetobeinformedofspecialactivitiesintheserviceandtobeavailableaspeoplearrive.WeneedfourpeopleperserviceSaturday;5p.m.StLuke’s.MaryAnnHopewell:mabhch@aol.com

Ushers - SundayUshersensurethateveryservicemovessmoothly.Wehandoutbulletinsandgreetpeoplewithasmile,taketheoffering,andusherpeopleforcommunion.WepickupaftereveryservicesotheWorshipCenterisreadyforthenextservice.Theushersmeet20minutesbeforetheservicetobeinformedofspecialactivitiesin the serviceand tobeavailableaspeoplearrive.Weneed fourpeopleperservice,Sunday;8,9:30or11a.m.;andspecialholidayservicesStLuke’s.DaveStoker:davidw6717@msn.com

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:lkrueger@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Worship Center Sound TechMany people don’t realize the importance of having a sound techworking inthebackduringworshipservices,dramaproductions,andthemanyactivitiesthathappeninourworshipcenter.Soundtechsareneededforourfourworshipservicesandotherfunctions.Previoussoundboardknowledgeispreferredbutnotrequired.Saturdayand/orSunday,halfhourbeforeserviceoreventStLuke’s.LarryKrueger:lkrueger@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Worship Center UpkeepInourhomes,therearemanytaskswhichmakeitcleanandcomfortable.ThesameistrueofourWorshipCenter.Tasksinclude:fillingcandleoil,polishingthefrontaltarwoodwork,sharpeningthepewpencils,andreplacingmissingorwornBiblesandhymnals.Interestedinhelping?Weekly;day&time,flexible.LarryKrueger:lkrueger@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

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STOKEA group of people from 18ish (out of High School) to 30 who want to havefellowshipwiththisawkardagegroupthatisoftenneglectedinthechurch.Weareamixedgroupofcollegestudents,youngmarriedpeople,singlepeopleintheir20’s.JoinusforourplannedlargeeventsaswellassmallergatheringsformoreindepthBiblestudies.Checkoutourwebsiteat:stokethefire.webs.comAlyshiaFoster:alyshia.foster@yahoo.com

Worship ChoirAnupliftingwaytopraiseGodandleadothers inworship,thisteamsingsbi-monthlyforthe8a.m.serviceandmonthlyforthe11a.m.service.Forhighschoolageandolder.ThechoirsingsSATBanthemsandhymns.StLuke’sbalconyThurs;7-8:30p.m.LarryKrueger:lkrueger@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

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:espressomi@seanet.com

Worship Music TeamsOurworshipservicesareblessedwithpeoplewillingtoservetheLordbyplayingtheirinstrumentsand/orsinging.AuditionsinJanuaryarerequired.MustbeabletolearnmusicthroughaCDandsongsheet.Rehearsalsvary.Wednesdaysandweekends,perrotatingschedule.LarryKrueger:lkrueger@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

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YOUTHBoy ScoutsOnmyhonor Iwilldomybest…ThefirstwordsoftheBoyScoutoathclearlydefineswhatit’sallabout.Buildcharacter,learnoutdoorandcampingskillsanddevelopintoaleader.Weexperienceawesomeactivitiessuchascaving,sailing,weeklongsummercamps,andmanyotheractivitiesthatmostboysnevergettheopportunitytoenjoy.Thescoutingexperienceisfor11to18yearoldboyswhoare looking foradventure.NorthwestChurch,3480021stAveSW,FederalWay,WA98023;Mondaysat7p.m.DavidDetzler:dedetzler@comcast.net;206-819-3683

CharisCharis (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:Donna.Wilker@comcast.net

ConfirmationConfirmationisaonce-a-weekclassforoneschoolyear.Thisclassisofferedto9th graders.However students,whohavenotbeen confirmed, in 10th through12thgradearewelcome.ThisclassofferspracticalandrelevantteachingonthefundamentalsofChristianfaithandwhatitmeanstobeaLutherantoday.Thisclass also includes two retreats, parent classes, L-Team Captain training andconfirmedmembershipstatusatSt.Luke’s.Sundays;11a.m.-12:10p.m.JakeAllstaedt:jallstaedt@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

IgniteIgniteisaWednesdaynighthangoutforyouthfrom7thgradeto12thgrade.Enjoygames,relevantstudyandpowerfulworship.IgniteisagreatwayforstudentstonotonlyconnectwithotherChristianteens,butwithapersonalSaviorandLordwhoseekstocallyouHisown.Comeandsee!MalkowHallWed;7-8:30p.m.JakeAllstaedt:jallstaedt@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

Indoor SoccerWeplaymostSundaysat2p.m.inMalkowHall.Weplaywithaspeciallowbounceball(futsalball)andsmallgoals.Weusuallyjustscrimmage.Wegenerallyhaveskilledplayers,butbeginnersarealsowelcome.CalebAllen:caleballen@comcast.net

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YOUTHYouth LeadershipDoyouhaveapassiontohelpyouthseektheLordJesusinfun,challenging,andexcitingways?Thenjoin this team!This team is foradults,20yearsorolderwithahearttoservetheyouthwithwhatevergifts,talentsandresourcestheyhave.Thisteammeetsfortrainingandplanningonceamonthat12:30p.m.onSundayafternoons.Therewillbefood,too!AWAStatePatrolbackgroundcheckisrequiredforallleadersworkingwiththeyouth.(Weprovidethepaperwork)FirstSundayofeachmonth;12:30-2p.m.StLuke’s,room101.JakeAllstaedt:jallstaedt@stlukes-church.com;253.941.3000

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