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Anniversaries
August 2
Tom & Pal Leonard
August 6
Wally & Nance Bigoff
August 11
Brent & Valerie Anderson
August 13
Michael & Joan Allan
August 17
Bob & Jill Anderson
August 19
Paul & Donna Glasoe
August 23
Glen & Susan Scholtes
August 25
Dennis & Lana Danielson
August 26
Rod & Wynnelle Woods
August 27
Fred & Alice Forbes
August 31
Gary & Jean Thomas
Birthdays
August 3
Marie Kaschko
August 5
Dennis Dody
August 6
Robert Fry
Nancy Poppe
August 7
Roxanne Blackburn
Chuck Fehner
Jenny Treen
August 8
Wally Bigoff
Shelley Moine
August 9
Pal Leonard
August 11
Mary Gitere
August 12
Marcia Lafferty
Kevin Overton
August 15
Jim Carl
Frances Wallace
August 16
Ellie Erickson
Rich Fulmer
Jodi Kure
Wynnelle Woods
August 17
Malachi Barrios
August 19
Jon Swanson
August 20
Ernie Dale
August 26
Tyler Jeffreys
Byrdie Schoewe
August 29
Jeshua Franklin
Teresa Lafferty
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Monday, August 1
ECUMENICAL HYMN FESTIVAL
You are cordially invited to an Ecumenical Hymn Festival, Monday, August 1, 7:30 pm, at St. James Cathedral in Seattle. Admission is by freewill offering. Held in conjunction with the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians National Conference, the festival will be lead by church music leaders Anton Armstrong and John Ferguson, both of St. Olaf College in Minnesota. Plan to experience the full abundance of word and song crafted together with theological depth and artistry. The 300-voice mass choir will include several choristers from Steel Lake
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Saturday, August 13
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY APOSTLES' BUILD
Workers are busy at the Habitat for Humanity Apostles' Build this summer. If you are interested in helping out, workdays are held each 2nd Saturday, from 9am - 4:30pm. For any questions, please contact Bud Reinick (253-874-4134). |
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Sunday, August 14
SAM'S ALERT
SAM's annual planning meeting will be Sunday, August 14th, in the home of Janet and Bud Reinick. We will begin the meeting with a potluck at 5pm. Please bring new and exciting ideas for our monthly activities beginning this October through September 2012. Mark your calendars today to save the date! |
September 6
ESTHER-RACHEL CIRCLE
Esther-Rachel Circle will meet at 10am, Tuesday, September 6th (note date change) in the home of Val Hinish, 2406 SW 325th Street, Federal Way, 253-927-5477. Marcia Lafferty will lead Lesson #22 - "Falsely Accused" based on Acts 24:1-25:12, and Gladys Johnson will give a Mission Yearbook report. All those interested in carpooling are asked to meet at the church by 9:45am. New members are always welcome to join this circle. Please call the hostess for further information. |
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October 28-29
WOMEN OF FAITH
It's back! WOF "Over the Top"
When: October 28-29, 2011
Where: Key Arena
Times: Friday, 10am to 3:30pm, 7pm to 10pm; Saturday 9am to 5pm
Cost: $89 for the whole weekend; 2 boxed lunches included. If you missed this last year you won't want to miss it this year. This will be a memory maker for sure. Please call Wynnelle Woods (253-854-3837) or Sandy
Florence (253-874-0479) if you have any questions.
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News You Can Use - July 28, 2011 |
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IN APPRECIATION for Lori Jeffreys
As many of you already know, Lori Jeffreys has been a fixture in the nursery for as long as anyone can remember. She has been coordinating our nursery care since she was a teenager.
This Sunday we will be showing our appreciation for her many years of service with a special time of recognition during worship, followed by cake afterwards. Sunday will be Lori's final day as paid staff as the responsibilities of this position will transfer to our new Director of Children's Ministries/Preschool Director, Kim Erickson on August 1st.
As you join us for worship on Sunday, please find Lori and extend your own personal expression of gratitude and appreciation for her ministry among us.
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YOUTH MISSION TRIP UPDATE
Please continue to pray for the youth and leaders serving on the mission trip to the Blackfeet Reservation in Browning, Montana. They will return to Federal Way on Sunday, July 31st. They have spent the week assisting with the building of
a new youth and children's camp and helping lead a Vacation Bible School. Team members are Kayce Anderson, Emilee Buchanan, Courtney Dyer, Anthony Martinez, Drew Pirttila, Luke Kosbab, Jenny Hoefel, Kyle Pirttila, Kim Erickson, Aaron Krupp, and Rod Woods.   |
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CONGREGATIONAL SURVEY
At last night's meeting, the session discussed Amendment 10A and how we should move forward as a congregation. In light of our discussions and particularly the input we received at the special session meeting last Sunday, we have created a very brief nine-question survey that will be available online from August 1st through August 21st. The purpose of this survey is to gauge the congregations feelings on this issue. A separate email will be sent to all members and friends on our News You Can Use distribution list with a link to the survey. And another link will be available on our website.
To ensure that the results of the survey reflect the thoughts and opinions of our congregation, it will be necessary to enter your name and phone number on the survey, however, your anonymity will be preserved. Your name and phone number will be removed from the survey results prior to its distribution to the session. Your responses will remain anonymous.
People who have limited or no access to a computer will be accommodated. Elders will be available in the office after worship on August 7th, August 14th, and August 21st to assist people in completing the survey using the volunteer computer.
The next regularly scheduled session meeting will be held on Thursday, August 25th at which time the session will review the results.
Thank-you in advance for your participation in this survey. We greatly appreciate and value your input.
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 August 7
FOOD BANK SUNDAY
The first Sunday of every month is food bank Sunday. Everyone is encouraged to bring canned goods and gently used, clean clothing to place in the bins in the narthex. Donations are then given to the Multi-Service Center food and clothing bank.
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July 10, 17, 24, 31
RED WHEELBARROW FUNDRAISER
For one more Sunday this month, we will be conducting the Red Wheel Barrow
Fu ndraiser for the "Fuente de Vida"
(Fountain of Life) church in San Ignacio, Honduras. During worship there will be a time where you will be invited to come forward and place money in the red wheelbarrow. Money collected will go toward furthering the ministries of the church, especially to the children of the community.
Several items that have been identified that they hope to purchase with these funds are : Bibles in Spanish, age-appropriate Sunday School materials, pens, pencils, crayons, shoes for the children, plastic chairs and other items as the need is observed.
Total Red Wheelbarrow collection from July 10, 17 and 24: $2,283.83! Of that amount, $244.97 was collected during the week of Vacation Bible School. |
August 6
PAINTING PARTY
One last Preschool room needs painting. We are scheduled to paint Saturday August 6 starting at 9am. If you are able, please come and join the fun. Any questions, please contact Sandy Florence at 253-874-0479. |
Sunday, August 14
ONE MORE YOUNG LIFE WORK CREW COMING
There is one more opportunity to serve Young Life (YL) work crew members on their way to and from Camp Malibu in British Columbia on Sunday, August 14. We will provide the crews with a place to spend the night and a "Grab and Go" breakfast (muffins, juice, etc.). If you wish to donate to this effort, (time, money, or supplies) please contact Lou Olmstead (253-517-3095) or Mary Isaacson (253-335-5772). |
AUGUST VACATION AND STUDY LEAVE SCHEDULE
Barbara will be on vacation August 1-14. Brent will be on Study Leave from August 1-20. Please email Barbara (officeadmin@steellake.com) with any bulletin announcements as soon as possible as bulletins will be formatted before her vacation. Any last minute announcements may be given to Jeshua (music@steellake.com) for publication in the bulletin. |
September 9, 10, 11
SAM'S ALERT: PACIFIC BEACH Mark your calendars for the SAMs gathering at Pacific Beach Conference Center scheduled for September 9, 10 and 11. This year we will have a buffet dinner (see menu on signup sheet in the narthex) on Saturday evening the 10th at 6pm that will be in the "Ocean Mist Room". The cost for this dinner is $18.95 per person plus $3.50 gratuity. There are no fees for the room as long as everyone partakes of the buffet. The dinner needs to be paid for with your deposit. To confirm your reservation, please pay for the dinner ($18.95 + 3.50 gratuity per person) and your first night's stay to Ed Sutherland (make checks payable to Ed Sutherland). RV Sites are $20.00 and the Motel Rooms are $50.00. Please pay this money before August 1st to insure a spot. At the end of July we will still be able to add or remove reservations as needed although to add sites after that may mean that motel rooms/hookups may not be available for the late comers (dry camping for RV's) so sign up early. The signup sheet and menu are posted on the SAM's board in the narthex. Past attendees are listed so you only need to indicate your wishes for this year by filling in the yes/no box on the list. If your name isn't listed, please enter your name and all pertinent information on an open line at the bottom of the list. You also may call or email 253-927-1339 or eddiesutherland@comcast.net to confirm your reservation. |
Stewardship Update
Dear Friends,
As you can see from the chart below, for the month of June, Regular Offerings continued to run less than the projected budget by $5,177. At $6,822, Other Income (consisting mostly of rental income) was also less than the budget of $9,052 by $2,230. The rental issue is no doubt a reflection of our economic hard times as at least one of the congregations using our building is unable to meet their contracted rent. Fortunately, Ordinary Expenses of $35,068 for June also ran less than the budgeted amount by $6,636 as committees did their best to hold down costs and postpone projects.
The Year-to-Date income for Regular Offerings was $21,438 below that budgeted. Total Year-to-Date Income was less than the amount budgeted by $29,826. Year-to-Date Expenses were less than the budget by $26,786, but, in spite of less spending, the actual net loss for the year is $24,447, which is of some concern.
We recognize that many might be experiencing unexpected financial challenges that could affect giving. However, if you are withholding your giving because of your discontent with recent changes in our denomination, please realize that this only affects our congregation and not the Presbytery, Synod, or General Assembly. The only funds sent to them from Steel Lake are the per capita amounts (based solely on our active membership list). Even if members choose not to include the per capita amount in their giving, Steel Lake must remit the total amount to Presbytery each year. All pledged offerings and undesignated Other Income are deposited into our General Fund for the worship, programs, staff and outreach of Steel Lake Presbyterian Church and, as you can see, we are slowly losing ground.
As of July 28, 2011, our Session approved reducing the 2011 expense budget by $19,208 (the amount of projected interest we expected to pay this year on the Synod Loan; which we already paid in full). This reduction moves us very close to a balanced budget; however, our actual expenses are still running more than our actual income which still leaves us with a net loss to date.
So we thank you all for the love and loyalty you have for Steel Lake and, if it is at all possible, we prayerfully ask that you support our mission and ministry by helping us stay on a firm and stable financial foundation.
PEGGY MAY
Stewardship Chair
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JUNE 2011
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Income:
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ACTUAL
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BUDGET
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VARIANCE
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Regular Offerings
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25,094
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30,271
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(5,177)
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One-Time Offerings
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0
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583
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(583)
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Other Offerings
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0
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0
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0
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Other Income
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6,822
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9,052
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(2,230)
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Total Income
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31,916
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39,906
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(7,990)
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Expenses:
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Ordinary Expenses
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35,068
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41,704
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(6,636)
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Total Expense
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35,068
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41,704
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(6,636)
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Net Income (Loss)
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(3,152)
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(1,798)
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(1,354)
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YEAR TO DATE
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Income:
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ACTUAL
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BUDGET
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VARIANCE
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Regular Offerings
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168,990
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190,428
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(21,438)
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One Time Offerings
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6,898
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3,498
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3,400
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Other Offerings
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4,126
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4,075
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51
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Other Income
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71,778
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83,617
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(11,839)
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Total Income
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251,792
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281,618
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(29,826)
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Expenses:
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Ordinary Expenses
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276,239
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303,025
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(26,786)
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Total Expenses
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276,239
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303,025
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(26,786)
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Net Income (Loss)
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(24,447)
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(21,407)
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(3,040)
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