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Pastor Kacey Hahn
June 2015
Messenger St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Newsletter
1700 Edmonds Ave NE Renton, Washington 98056
425.226.2420 www.smlc.cc [email protected]
What’s Inside?
VBS Registration pg. 5,6 & 7
SMLC Financials pg. 8
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
Blessings to you!
The Hahn exit plan is now underway! Yes, my friends, our schedule for the next month requires a spreadsheet and color-coding to ensure that all of us relocate to the Pacific Northwest in a timely fashion. It is not just Dave and the kids who will be joining me soon, but provisions need to be made for Koko (the dog), Miss Twister (the gecko) and Peanut (the hamster). Never a dull moment!
As I have packed dishtowels and measuring cups, wine glasses and picture frames…I am deeply aware that God has been doing some packing right along side of me. By the mysterious work of Holy Spirit, God has packed gifts that do not require space and are not too heavy to carry.
God has packed deep JOY. My heart seems to beat a little faster these days as I anticipate worshipping with you, praying with you, communing with you, and serving with you. I am honored to be called as your pastor and trust God’s good and gracious plans for us in the future.
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Summer Worship begins June 7th Our summer worship schedule begins June 7th. Please note the NEW traditional worship time is 8am, and no longer 8:30am. 8:00 am - Traditional Worship 10:00 am - Contemporary Worship *Sunday School will resume in September.
Please join us on Saturday, June 27 at 2pm, for Pastor Kacey Hahn’s Installation Service at
St. Matthew’s. A reception will immediately follow the service.
Life Stage Children
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Life Stage Ministry To create partnership between ministry of St. Matthew’s and the faith formation that takes place in the home, community and the world.
Please use the enclosed form located on page 5,6 & 7 to register TODAY! Or you may
register on line at www.smlc.cc
St. Matthew’s Vacation Bible School 2015 July 13-17 9am-noon
Information regarding craft and snack supply donations that are needed can be found in the church lobby. Take a card or two for items you are willing to gift.
Volunteers make VBS possible!
Please submit the volunteer registration form located on page 7, if you are planning to serve.
Questions? Contact Nicole at [email protected]
Summer Park Playdates
Life Stage Youth
SMLC June Youth Calendar
Beginning June 25, we’ll meet up each Thursday this summer between 9:00-11:00am at Herit-age Park. ALL ages are welcome! Be sure to join the email list by contacting Nicole at [email protected] for
updates. Don’t forget to pack the sunscreen, snacks, and your bicycle or scooter.
6/7: Come and celebrate our graduating seniors at the 10am service! Each graduate will be given a small gift and we will give a blessing to the group as they go off to their endeavors after high school.
6/14: End of the year BBQ at Coulon Park! Meet at the tennis courts at 6pm, and it will end at 7:30pm. $5.
6/19: Nerf night, 8pm-8am, $5.
Thursday 6/25: High school raft trip! We will spend the afternoon rafting on the Wenatchee River through Peak 7 Adventures. Cost is just $20 for rafting (students will need to bring $ for dinner). Meet at St. Matthew's at noon, and we will return by 8pm or so. See Todd to sign up and fill out a permission slip by Sunday 6/14.
Story Time
Story Time is taking a summer vacation too!
Plans are underway with the new executive director of
Luther’s Table for a new and improved story time and
other awesome children’s programs. Watch for more
information and the launch this Fall.
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Community Lunch on Capitol Hill
Confirmation/Affirmation of Baptism
The community Lunch Program on Capitol Hill is a community outreach
program, which provides hot meals, snacks and sandwiches to the homeless
population living in the downtown Seattle area. During the month of August,
we expect to provide food and fellowship for over 1,000 of Seattle’s homeless.
We need 10 people each day, and are not required to bring food. We will do
four dates-Tuesdays, August 18th & 25th and Fridays, August 21st & 28th
from 9:00-2:00pm. Please sign up at the welcome counter.
Life Stage Youth, continued
Eleven young people affirmed their
Baptism in the Rite of Confirmation
on May 17th. We thank God’s steadfast
love for and the faith affirmed in:
Anna Browne, Tyler Bundy, Elissa
Camarata, Lars Clausen, Andrew
Combs, Sidney (Steve) Edwards,
Briana Goedhard, Nicholas
Goulter, Kayla Gunderson, Samuel
Hobart and Grace Miner.
We pray: Lord God of our ancestors,
we thank you for what you have done
and will continue to do with our daugh-
ters and sons who have affirmed their baptisms. Walk with them in life, and keep the evil one from obstructing
their path. You see all; you know where the water is deep. Keep them from danger. Order their steps and guide their
feet while they run the race of faith. May the good work that you have begun in them be brought to completion at
the day of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group
Caring for someone with memory loss? Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups provide a consistent
and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique jour-
ney of providing care to a person with memory loss. A free information and support group for unpaid care part-
ners, family members and friends is held the 3rd Monday of each month from 7-9pm at St Andrew’s Lutheran
Church, Room 1E2, 2650 148th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA, 98007. For more information, contact group facilitator
Bill Lukov at 206-367-4895.
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June
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A list of June birthdays can be found
at the welcome counter.
Promise me you will not spend so much time treading water and trying to keep your head
above the waves that you forget, truly forget, how much you have always loved to swim.
-Tyler Knott Gregson
From creation and the flood to turning water to wine, the
woman at the well, and calming the storm, images of water
pervade the Bible. Start your summer with a splash by
dipping into the simple steps of FAITH5 (Faith Acts In
The Home) to be reminded each day in June of God’s
thirst quenching power. Share this routine with your family
or just keep it between you and God. Begin with “highs
and lows” the best and worst moments of your day, read
the water themed verses of scripture found on this sheet,
pray and end by blessing each other, perhaps tracing a
cross on the forehead and saying something like “You are
washed clean and made new with God’s great love for
you.”
1 Genesis 1:6-10
2 Genesis 7:1-24
3 Genesis 8:1-22
4 Genesis 21:14-21
5 Exodus 14:21-31
6 Exodus 15:22-27
7 Jeremiah 2:13
8 Matthew 10:40-42
9 Amos 5:24
10 Jonah 1:1-17
11 Jonah 2:10-3:10
12 Matthew 3:13-17
13 John 2:1-11
14 John 3:1-5
15 John 4:4-12
16 John 4:13-15
17 John 9:1-7
18 John 21:3-6
19 Isaiah 12:3
20 Mark 4:35-41
21 Psalm 107:23-31
22 Mark 6:47-52
23 Hosea 6:3
24 John 7:37-39
25 Psalm 130:1
26 John 13:3-8
27 John 13:9-17
28 Matthew 27:22-24
29 Acts 22:16
30 Acts 8:36-38
Crop Walk Thank you for helping the Renton CROP Walk reach their goal of 30,000 dollars to help families around the world secure food and water. SMLC walkers and donors raised 1,333 dollars to date! If you still have an envelope, please contact Maria Wolcott ASAP at 425-306-4040.
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With Simply Giving®, your donations are made through a pre-authorized withdrawal from your bank account or credit card. You determine the frequency of your automatic donation – weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly – the option is yours! It’s reliable and safe! If you would like to participate in the Simply Giving program, you may enroll on line at www.smlc.cc and click on the Giving Tab or contact Libby in the church office. [email protected] or 425-226-2420
“A simple choice; a generous response”
St. Matthew’s Financial Update
Pastor Kacey Hahn, cont. from page 1 St. Matthew’s Financial Update April 2015
Income Expenses
$ 43,626 $57,064
Year to Date
$178,204 $211,634
God has packed abiding PEACE. Through this entire moving process we have been collected and content. I have felt, with each passing day, a growing anticipation for the move and a profound peace in the midst of many heart-felt good-byes, big decisions, and mounting details. It is by the grace and love of God we are moving to Renton and joining the SMLC community. We are deeply grateful!
God has packed contagious HOPE. Let’s face it, my imagina-tion is bursting with possibility as I anticipate learning from and working with the excellent staff and council of SMLC. I am praying for the community and long to soon listen to your stories and how God is at work in your lives!
Needless to say, our transition feels ridiculously FULL and HOLY! More to come in the future, but for now, I need to get back to packing!
In God’s Expansive and Contagious Love,
Pastor Kacey Hahn
We're a trained team of caring people who walk along side those who are in crisis due to health, family, job, and LIFE. St. Matthew’s 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 sup-port during difficult times. A side by side volunteer is carefully matched with someone who needs and wants
a listening ear.
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, [email protected] or 425-226-2420.
Side By Side Ministry
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St. Matthew ’s Lutheran Church 1700 Edmonds Ave NE Renton WA 98056
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage Paid
Renton, WA 98055
Permit No. 108
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Pastor
425-226-2420 x115
Director of Worship Arts
Karla Cruz
425.226.2420 x108
Susan Kriesel, Senior Choir Director
Welcome Minister &
Wedding Coordinator
Joan Stewart
425.226.2420 x120
Administrative Support/
Communications Coordinator
Libby Lucier
425.226.2420 x110
Facilities Manager
Dan Willcocks
425.226.2420
Life Stage Ministry
Todd Hobart
Youth Coordinator
425.226.2420 x130
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Nicole VanderMeulen
Children’s Coordinator
425.226.2420 x 103
Bookkeeper
Susan Richmond
425.226.2420 x117
Marriage and Family Therapy
Jean Eakins, LMFT
Lutheran Counseling Network
425.271.9711 x2
Pastor Kacey Hahn
Staff Directory 2015 VBS Registration
located on page 5, 6 & 7
Summer Worship Begins:
June 7th
8 am Traditional
10 am Contemporary