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		<title>SMLC weather update for Friday, January 20th</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:31:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Libby</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Update for Friday, January 20th St. Matthew&#8217;s church office will be closed and all programs and events are canceled, including Middle School Go Night, which will be rescheduled for March 2nd. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and will update accordingly. ******* 2012 Inclement Weather  During inclement weather conditions, St. Matthew&#8217;s Lutheran Church follows [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center"><strong>Update for Friday, January 20th</strong></p>
<p align="center">St. Matthew&#8217;s church office will be closed and all programs and events are canceled, including Middle School Go Night, which will be rescheduled for March 2nd. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and will update accordingly.</p>
<p align="center">*******</p>
<p align="center"><strong>2012 Inclement Weather </strong></p>
<p>During inclement weather conditions, St. Matthew&#8217;s Lutheran Church follows the Renton School District closure and 90 minute late start schedule. This means that during a school closure, St. Matthew&#8217;s will be closed and evening classes, programs and events will be canceled. If there is a 90 minute late start, due to weather conditions, evening classes, programs and events will be canceled.</p>
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<p>We encourage everyone to PLEASE be safe!</p>
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		<title>SMLC 2012 Inclement Weather Update</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:10:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Libby</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[2012 Inclement Weather Update! During inclement weather conditions, St. Matthew&#8217;s Lutheran Church follows the Renton School District closure and 90 minute late start schedule. This means that during a school closure, St. Matthew&#8217;s will be closed and evening classes and events will be canceled. If there is a 90 minute late start, due to weather [...]]]></description>
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<div align="center">2012 Inclement Weather Update!</div>
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<div>During inclement weather conditions, St. Matthew&#8217;s Lutheran Church follows the Renton School District closure and 90 minute late start schedule. This means that during a school closure, St. Matthew&#8217;s will be closed and evening classes and events will be canceled. If there is a 90 minute late start, due to weather conditions, evening classes and events will be canceled.</div>
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<div>Due to the decision of the Renton School District to close schools on Wednesday, January 18, SMLC will not have evening classes, including Confirmation, and the Straight Talk class taught by Pastor Kirby. Information on make-up classes and rescheduled classes will be announced at a later date.</div>
<div>The church office will be closed as well, if the weather conditions are questionable.</div>
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<div>We will continue to monitor the weather conditions and update the schedule accordingly.</div>
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<div>We encourage everyone to PLEASE be safe!</div>
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		<title>Vote for $5000 for the after school program!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:44:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>toddh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[St. Matthew&#8217;s After School Program needs your votes! We have entered ourselves in a contest to receive a grant for $5000 from the The Pepsi Refresh Everything program. This program awards grants to charitable organizations who apply for the money and who are able to get into the top 20 in voting for their category. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>St. Matthew&#8217;s After School Program needs your votes! We have entered ourselves in a contest to receive a grant for $5000 from the The Pepsi Refresh Everything program. This program awards grants to charitable organizations who apply for the money and who are able to get into the top 20 in voting for their category. Each person can vote twice per day for the idea, so it&#8217;s important to vote every day and get as many people as possible to vote as well.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s how you can vote: go to: <a href="http://www.refresheverything.com/smlcafterschool" target="_blank">http://www.refresheverything.com/smlcafterschool</a> and click on &#8220;vote for this idea.&#8221; You will need to register for an account, and then you can vote. Another easy way to vote is to text 109112 to Pepsi (73774). It&#8217;s free to vote, and you can vote once per day using each method. Thanks for your support!!</p>
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		<title>Fall Confirmation Retreat Video</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:47:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>toddh</dc:creator>
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		<title>Confirmation Invite</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:02:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathryn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Check out the information about this fall&#8217;s Confirmation class here.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Check out the information about this fall&#8217;s Confirmation class <a title="Confirmation" href="http://www.smlc.cc/category/staffblog/life-stage/life-stage-youth/confirmation/">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>SMLC Financial Update</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:44:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Libby</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SMLC Financial Update – 5/1/2011-5/31/2011 &#160; Budgeted Income                            $ 334,339 Offerings                                           $ 323,435 &#160; Budgeted Expenses                         $324,222 Actual Expenses                $325,302 &#160; Thanks for your ongoing support! If you know your participation is going to be interrupted by vacation this summer, please consider signing up for Simply Giving by contacting Libby in the [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>SMLC Financial Update –</strong></p>
<p><strong>5/1/2011-5/31/2011</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Budgeted Income                            $ 334,339</p>
<p>Offerings                                           $ 323,435</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Budgeted Expenses                         $324,222</p>
<p>Actual Expenses                $325,302</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Thanks for your ongoing support! If you know your participation is going to be interrupted by vacation this summer, please consider signing up for Simply Giving by contacting Libby in the office 425-226-2420.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>What&#8217;s Synod Assembly?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:10:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Libby</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you would like to learn more about the Lutheran church and how it functions, there is a hands on opportunity available. The Northwest Wash­ington Synod Assembly will be held on May 13-14 in Lynnwood. It is the annual gathering of all the churches in NW WA to do our synod’s business, to receive reports [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you would like to learn more about the Lutheran church and how it functions, there is a hands on opportunity available. The Northwest Wash­ington Synod Assembly will be held on May 13-14 in Lynnwood. It is the annual gathering of all the churches in NW WA to do our synod’s business, to receive reports from the national church, and to connect with other people around the area. Each church is asked to send a certain number of women, men, and youth. You don’t need any specific skill set, since training is provided on your role at the assembly. It’s also possible to attend as a visitor. You won’t be alone; our pastors go too! If you are interested or have questions, contact one of the pas­tors.</p>
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		<title>New Vocal Ensemble Planned</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:03:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Libby</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are planning a new a capella vocal ensemble. We will be working on advanced pieces drawing from a variety of styles including; Jazz, Gospel, and Bluegrass. Group is limited to twelve members and you must pass a basic audition, however – don’t let this scare you if you have always wanted to sing this [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are planning a new a capella vocal ensemble. We will be working on advanced pieces drawing from a variety of styles including; Jazz, Gospel, and Bluegrass. Group is limited to twelve members and you must pass a basic audition, however – don’t let this scare you if you have always wanted to sing this kind of music!</p>
<p>The group will most likely begin working on music after Easter.</p>
<p>Contact Karla Cruz if you are interested. I promise you, I don’t bite.</p>
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		<title>Singing For Non-Singers Class to Begin this Spring</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:57:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Libby</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you always been curious about learning to sing, but were too scared to give it a shot??? This opportunity is for you. The class is designed for those completely new to singing and being terrified is a prerequisite. &#160; The groundwork for this class is under construction, but we will keep you posted when [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you always been curious about learning to sing, but were too scared to give it a shot??? This opportunity is for you. The class is designed for those completely new to singing and being terrified is a prerequisite.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The groundwork for this class is under construction, but we will keep you posted when the sign-up process begins.</p>
<p>Contact Karla Cruz with questions and interest.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Looking for Sound Technicians and PowerPoint People</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:52:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Libby</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have an interest in being a very important part of the worship experience, but just don’t see yourself shredding on guitar just yet, there is a place for you! &#160; We are always looking for people to learn to run sound and setup for the bands and other special events. We will train [...]]]></description>
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<p>If you have an interest in being a very important part of the worship experience, but just don’t see yourself shredding on guitar just yet, there is a place for you!</p>
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<p>We are always looking for people to learn to run sound and setup for the bands and other special events. We will train you on everything.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Have a passion for simple graphics and images? Then PowerPoint presentation may be your niche.  It isn’t hard to do and provides a very meaningful ministry.</p>
<p>Contact Karla Cruz.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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