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	<title>St. Matthews Lutheran Church - Renton Washington &#187; Events</title>
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		<title>WOW Event 8/2</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:18:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathryn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[LADIES  &#8211; come out for a night of fellowship hosted by our very own WOW woman Renee Anderson, at her home on Lake Washington Monday, August 2nd at 6:30 pm. Give her a call at 206-772-4433 or email at mandranderson3@comcast.net and she will provide you with directions. Please plan to bring a snack to share and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>LADIES  &#8211; come out for a night of fellowship hosted by our very own WOW woman Renee Anderson, at her home on Lake Washington Monday, August 2nd at 6:30 pm. Give her a call at 206-772-4433 or email at <a href="mailto:mandranderson3@comcast.net">mandranderson3@comcast.net</a> and she will provide you with directions. Please plan to bring a snack to share and a willingness to share a little bit of yourself with the rest of us. Beverages will be provided.</p>
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		<title>Regional Bible Study Event for Women</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:44:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathryn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[All women are invited to come to Silverdale, WA on Saturday, August 21, 2010  from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to meet the authors of the 2010-2011 Lutheran Woman Today Bible Study.  The study is titled “God’s People: Unity in the Midst of Diversity”.  The cost is $15 and includes lunch.  The presenters: Rev. Jensen [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>All women are invited to come to Silverdale, WA on Saturday, August 21, 2010  from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to meet the authors of the <em>2010-2011 Lutheran Woman Today Bible Study</em>.  The study is titled “God’s People: Unity in the Midst of Diversity”.  The cost is $15 and includes lunch.  The presenters: Rev. Jensen Seyenkulo and Rev. Linda Johnson Seyenkulo will introduce the study and give an overview. </p>
<p>A registration form is available in the office or <a href="http://www.smlc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Bible-Study-Event-2010-registration-form1.pdf">here</a> on our website.  The deadline to register is August 17.  The location is Silverdale Lutheran Church, 11701 Ridgepoint Drive NW, Silverdale, WA. If you have questions, contact Dawn Johnson or Pastor Kathryn.</p>
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		<title>Parents of 8th Graders</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:55:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Libby</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8211;To help you understand why the program is significant in your student&#8217;s life (and why you still make such a difference!) We’ll also answer some of the scheduling questions so you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Pastor Gretchen to learn about an opportunity for your student this next year.</p>
<p><strong>Parent Overview of Confirmation</strong></p>
<p>We’ll meet briefly in the Conference Room at St. Matthew’s Sunday 9/12 at 12:15pm&#8211;To help you understand why the program is significant in your student&#8217;s life (and why you still make such a difference!) We’ll also answer some of the scheduling questions so you can plan for the coming year.</p>
<p>If you can’t attend but want to be sure to receive information in the mail, please email Pr. Kathryn at kathryn.buffum@comcast.net</p>
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		<title>The “WOW” Factor</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:09:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Libby</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 &#8211; JULY/AUGUST
OPEN SOCIAL WOW off week gathering JULY 5TH  (THOSE WHO ARE NOT [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 2<sup>nd</sup> and 4<sup>th</sup> Mondays of the month, 6:30pm in the Coffee Room opposite the nursery.</p>
<p>WOW 2010 CALENDAR &#8211; JULY/AUGUST</p>
<p>OPEN SOCIAL WOW off week gathering JULY 5TH  (THOSE WHO ARE NOT OUT OF TOWN FOR THE HOLIDAY) Meet at St. Matthew’s 7pm</p>
<p>July 12 7pm at SMLC Chapter 10 of Grand New Day Study</p>
<p>July 26<sup>th </sup>7pm at SMLC Chapter 11</p>
<p>SOCIAL AT RENEE ANDERSON’S HOUSE AUGUST 2<sup>ND</sup> WOW off week gathering</p>
<p>August 9<sup>th </sup>7pm at SMLC Chapter 12 LAST ONE of Grand New Day</p>
<p>August 23<sup>rd </sup>7pm at SMLC NEW STUDY –</p>
<p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR RESOURCES, HOW DO I MANAGE MY TIME AND MY MONEY</span></em></p>
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		<title>SMLC All Church Picnic</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:25:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Libby</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="_mcePaste">WHEN: June 27th, right after church</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">WHERE: Heritage Park, 233 Union Ave NE, Renton</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">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.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">SMLC will provide hot dogs and pop. Please bring a dish to share. This will be a good way to make friends and meet new people. Games and prizes for children and adults.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">If you are interested in being on the planning</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">committee call Joan Stewart 425-226-2420 or</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">joan.stewart3@comcast.net</div>
<p>WHEN: June 27th, right after churchWHERE: Heritage Park, 233 Union Ave NE, RentonA 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 way to make friends and meet new people. Games and prizes for children and adults.If you are interested in being on the planningcommittee call Joan Stewart 425-226-2420 orjoan.stewart3@comcast.net</p>
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		<title>Community Lunch on Capitol Hill</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:52:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Libby</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We will serve meals again this year on Tuesday 7/6, and 7/20, and Fridays 7/9, and 7/23. Plan to volunteer to help with the meal or donate food or funding. The number of low-income or homeless people who are being served has increased from about 200 to 300 per day. Anything you can do to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We will serve meals again this year on Tuesday 7/6, and 7/20, and Fridays 7/9, and 7/23. Plan to volunteer to help with the meal or donate food or funding. The number of low-income or homeless people who are being served has increased from about 200 to 300 per day. Anything you can do to help will be greatly appreciated. Watch for more information at the Welcome Table in late June and early July.</p>
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		<title>Cardiokickboxing &amp; Abs Wednesday evenings,  6:30-7:30 PM, now through June</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 19:05:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Libby</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the Absolute Beginner on up to the Yeah-I’ve-Done-This-Cardiokickboxing-Before-and-Loved-It
Easy to follow kicking &#38; punching combos,
15 minutes of Abs, Relaxing stretching
Led by Certified Instructor Rosemary Sixbey.
Childcare available. Questions? Ask Rosemary: 206-949-0420 or rsixbey@yahoo.com
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For the Absolute Beginner on up to the Yeah-I’ve-Done-This-Cardiokickboxing-Before-and-Loved-It</p>
<p>Easy to follow kicking &amp; punching combos,</p>
<p>15 minutes of Abs, Relaxing stretching</p>
<p>Led by Certified Instructor Rosemary Sixbey.</p>
<p>Childcare available. Questions? Ask Rosemary: 206-949-0420 or <a href="mailto:rsixbey@yahoo.com">rsixbey@yahoo.com</a></p>
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		<title>The WOW Factor</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 19:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Libby</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[WOW&#8230;Women, what do you think?  Would love to hear from you at thewowfactor@clearwire.net if you have suggestions or comments to help us modify or improve our bible study and relationship building.
All women, join us for a fun and informal evening on Monday June 7th at Vinos from 630 to 8pm for a little casual wine [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WOW&#8230;Women, what do you think?  Would love to hear from you at <a href="mailto:thewowfactor@clearwire.net">thewowfactor@clearwire.net</a> if you have suggestions or comments to help us modify or improve our bible study and relationship building.</p>
<p><em>All women, join us for a fun and informal evening on <strong>Monday June 7th</strong> at <strong>Vinos </strong>from <strong>630 to 8pm</strong> for a little casual <strong>wine and chit chat</strong>. Come even if you haven&#8217;t been to WOW before.<span style="font-style: normal;"> </span></em></p>
<p>Our Saturday walking is now a little later, 9:30am for those who are interested. Meet at Southport Café at Bristol Apartments (by entrance to Coulon Park). We walk to the end of the park and back, 3 miles round trip, at various paces.</p>
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		<title>Imagine Conference from Women of Faith</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 18:57:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Libby</dc:creator>
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The Imagine Conference from Women of Faith is coming to Seattle at the Key Arena. If you are looking for inspiration, encouragement, and renewal, then join us for both days of this conference, including lunches, for $89. To learn more about the conference, check out the website at http://www.womenoffaith.com/seattle/ or talk to Aide Gutierrez gabe-n-aide@comcast.net [...]]]></description>
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<p>The <strong>Imagine Conference from Women of Faith</strong> is coming to Seattle at the Key Arena. If you are looking for inspiration, encouragement, and renewal, then join us for both days of this conference, including lunches, for $89. To learn more about the conference, check out the website at <a href="http://www.womenoffaith.com/seattle/">http://www.womenoffaith.com/seattle/</a> or talk to Aide Gutierrez gabe-n-aide@comcast.net (425.351.7412) or Monica Manthey (206.769.1775). A $20 deposit by May 30<sup>th</sup> will reserve your spot!</p>
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		<title>Adult Bible Study Group</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 18:51:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Libby</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us for another look at Jesus, this time through the video “Blessed, A Christmas Musical”. This is a filming of live theater, produced at another Lutheran church, Bethlehem in Marysville, WA. The story is based on a book by Joneen Richards and Becky Bauer with music and lyrics by Tom Frodsham (who used to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us for another look at Jesus, this time through the video “Blessed, A Christmas Musical”. This is a filming of live theater, produced at another Lutheran church, Bethlehem in Marysville, WA. The story is based on a book by Joneen Richards and Becky Bauer with music and lyrics by Tom Frodsham (who used to be on staff at SMLC). We will watch a portion of the video, then spend some time each week in discussion. Sundays, 9:30am in the Conference Room.</p>
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