Saturday, July 31, 2010

Nursery Care Giver

July 20, 2010 by Libby  
Filed under Ongoing Opportunities

Do you interact well with small children? Are you a dedicated and hands on person?
SMLC is looking for several nursery care givers to fill vacant positions for the 2010/2011 year. This is a paid position and would require each individual to work Sunday mornings and week nights. If you, or someone you know, has a [...]

Parents of 8th Graders

June 21, 2010 by Libby  
Filed under Events, Ministry Highlights, Youth Events

Join Pastor Gretchen to learn about an opportunity for your student this next year.
Parent Overview of Confirmation
We’ll meet briefly in the Conference Room at St. Matthew’s Sunday 9/12 at 12:15pm–To help you understand why the program is significant in your student’s life (and why you still make such a difference!) We’ll also answer some of the scheduling questions so you [...]

Compass Veteran’s Center Matching Funds

June 18, 2010 by Libby  
Filed under Ongoing Opportunities, Staff Blog

A member of St. Matthews has generously designated $7,000 to be used to match your gifts to the Compass Veteran’s Center. By collecting the additional $7,000, we will be able as a congregation to sponsor two Studio Apartments ($2,000 each) and two Family Apartments ($5,000 each). Please join us in providing a home for our [...]

Luther’s Table . . .You are Invited to Provide the Tables

. . .Or the chairs, or plates, or a piece of equipment for the kitchen! A variety of items are needed, and you can “purchase” some of those items for Luther’s Table through your donations. We will buy the items in quantity to get the best discounts, so donations of any size are encouraged! Please [...]

Luther’s Table and Compass Veteran’s Housing Appeal

Construction is progressing on the building that will house two new ministries this fall, Luther’s Table and the Compass Veteran’s Housing. While St. Matthew’s is only responsible for Luther’s Table, we consider the Compass Housing Alliance to be a very close partner in ministry, so when it came time to raise funds for Luther’s Table, [...]

Special Thanks to our Treasurers

June 18, 2010 by Libby  
Filed under Staff Blog

Jim Kraus has been serving as Treasurer at SMLC for the last year, and has done a fantastic job following in Barb Newton’s footsteps. He’s helped us improve the systems we have in place, and has advised the Council on finances. He’s found, though, that the timing of the work conflicts with the needs of [...]

The “WOW” Factor

Women – start your week off right by connecting with some of the amazing women at SMLC. Join us for fellowship and bible study on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, 6:30pm in the Coffee Room opposite the nursery.
WOW 2010 CALENDAR – JULY/AUGUST
OPEN SOCIAL WOW off week gathering JULY 5TH  (THOSE WHO ARE NOT [...]

Thrivent Members: a new way to help Luther’s Table

June 18, 2010 by Libby  
Filed under Luther's Table, Ongoing Opportunities

Thrivent Financial for Lutheran is launching a new charitable grant program called Thrivent ChoiceSM. If you are a Thrivent member, watch your mail at the end of the month for further information, including how you can direct Thrivent ChoiceSM dollars to SMLC for Luther’s Table.
Thrivent Financial member eligibility will be based on fraternal benefit society [...]

SMLC Library

June 18, 2010 by Libby  
Filed under Staff Blog

Stop by the church library and do some reading this summer! Open Sundays 7:45am-11:15am and by request in the church office.
Check out the newest book review by Arlene Willcocks!

SMLC All Church Picnic

June 18, 2010 by Libby  
Filed under Events

WHEN: June 27th, right after church
WHERE: Heritage Park, 233 Union Ave NE, Renton
A fairly new park with 2 play structures for the kids, a climbing area, picnic shelter, rest rooms, sports facilities, and paved and forested walking paths.
SMLC will provide hot dogs and pop. Please bring a dish to share. This will be a good [...]

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