St. Matthews Lutheran Church - Renton Washington » Ongoing Opportunities

Lenten Schedule

Libby — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:43:58 +0000

Lent will begin with Ash Wednesday- February 22- No meal; Worship at 7pm.

Lenten Dates: February 29, March 7,14,21, and 28. Worship at Noon, soup to follow. Suppers at 6pm worship to follow at 7pm.

Maundy Thursday: April 5- Supper at 6pm worship following at 7pm.

Side By Side

Libby — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:24:21 +0000

Side by Side ministry is exactly what we do. We’re a trained team of caring people who walk alongside those who are in crisis due to health, family, job, and LIFE. St. Matthew Lutheran embraces everyone’s story and strives to connect with people in the midst of their struggles and joys. Side by Side is a ministry that connects trained volunteers with those who are looking to share and find support during difficult times. A side by side volunteer is carefully matched with someone who needs and wants a listening ear. Watch for more information as this new ministry unfolds.
If you are interested in becoming a Side by Side volunteer, or if you would like to meet with a Side By Side Volunteer, please contact the Side By Side Coordinator, Joan Stewart, joan.stewart3@comcast.net or 425-226-2420.
Thoughts from a Side By Side (formerly Stephen Ministry) recipient
When I contacted SMLC’s Stephen Ministry I knew that I needed someone to talk to, but I didn’t know what a positive and profound effect it would have on my life. Having a caring person hold my hand through my darkest days gave me the strength and confidence I needed to move forward. Stephen Ministry enriched my life and is a blessing I’ll always be grateful for.

WOW- Attention Ladies!

Libby — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:22:50 +0000

The women’s bible study group, WOW, continues to meet twice a month for fellowship and study and all are welcome. We meet the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30 pm and the 4th Sunday at 12:30 pm in participant’s homes. Please contact church office for meeting locations or email Renee Anderson at reneea2@uw.edu.

MEF

Libby — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:56:31 +0000

Just in time for Christmas, your Mission Endowment Fund (MEF) has awarded 2011 gifts of $500 each to the SMLC After School Program, Luther’s Table, and Grace Chinese South King County. The Renton Community Foundation portion of the investment (about half) returned about 2.5% this year, and the fixed income portion invested with the ELCA Mission Investment Fund earned 1.3%. However, even with these relatively low rates of return your MEF was able to make these gifts. Please remember your SMLC MEF as you do your estate planning and writing of wills. Further details about the MEF are available at the display in the church entryway.

WOW Women’s Bible Study

Libby — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:37:54 +0000

Attention Ladies:
The women’s bible study group, WOW continues to meet twice a month for fellowship and study and all are welcome. We meet the 2nd Sunday of the month at 12:30 pm and the 4th Monday at 6:30 pm in participant’s homes.

We will be meeting in January on the 9th and 22nd.

Please contact church office for meeting locations and details or email Renee Anderson at reneea2@uw.edu

Forever Fund

Libby — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:46:38 +0000

More information about the FOREVER FUND coming soon. Should you have any questions, please contact one of the Team members.
Jim Diffendorfer, Don Jacobson, Don Schultz, Mike Klustner, Rose Klustner, Chuck Burr, Dick Ford,
Leann St. Germain, Renee Anderson

Advent

Libby — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:38:50 +0000

November 27 is the first Sunday in Advent. Beginning
Wednesday the 30th, we will have dinner and worship
each Wednesday night until Christmas!
Dinner will be provided at 6:00 PM by different ministries
at St Matthews each week, with worship following
at 7:00PM
The cooks are:
Nov 30th - Men’s Breakfast
Dec 7th - Confirmation Families
Dec 14th - Parish Nurses
Dec 21st - all church potluck

WOW Women’s Bible Study

Libby — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:37:46 +0000

The women’s bible study group, WOW, continues to meet twice a month for fellowship and study and all are welcome. We meet the 2nd Sunday of the month at 1230 pm and the 4th Monday at 6:30 pm in participants’ homes.
Our meetings in November are scheduled for the 13th and 28th. Please contact Renee Anderson for meeting locations and details; 206-772-4433 or reneea2@uw.edu or the church office.

Bible Basics

Libby — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:33:41 +0000

Each week we gather and hear words from this book. Where does it come from? Why don’t we agree about what it means? Did a whale really swallow Jonah? How is it that this book impacts my life today? (Hint: We can’t answer that for you but can help you figure it out yourself!) If you feel like you’re just getting started with the book (and who isn’t?) then join this three week exploration of the Bible. Wednesdays 7-8:15pm 11/2, 11/9, 11/16. Sign up at the Welcome Desk to help us prepare. Childcare is available.

Three New Fitness Classes!

Libby — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:16:53 +0000

Tuesday evenings, join us for one, two, or all three 30-minute fitness classes. Sign up at the Welcome Counter, or just show up. Childcare is provided. Questions? Ask Rosemary Sixbey, rsixbey@yahoo.com. (Want to come but can’t make the time? Let Rosemary know, and maybe we can work something out.) J

Kickbox Cardio

Tuesdays, 5:45-6:15 pm

A jam-packed, calorie-burning half-hour of fun! Get your body moving with kicks and punches.

Tighten & Tone

Tuesdays, 6:15-6:45 pm

Work your abs and all your major muscle groups, using light weights and isolation exercises. (Don’t know what an isolation exercise is? Come find out!)

Stretch & Pray

Tuesdays, 6:45-7:15 pm

Candlelight. Taize music. Time to relax and breathe.

Center yourself at the end of the day, in this quiet time of prayer and stretching.