Announcements

For the month of June, Pastor Sacia will lead a Bible study following worship based on a deeper dive of her sermon series.

I have heard from the congregation how much you all enjoyed the drums during service. Now let the Holy Spirt move you and be part of that rhythm!

Starting July 27th for four Sundays (7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17) I will guide you through drumming with structured learning of rhythms and free open drumming. Let’s send our beats and rhythm into the universe for prayer and healing.

All are welcome! No experience necessary! Rehearsals will be before worship (9:00-9:45) in the courtyard. Drum circle will play during worship on Sunday, August 24th (warm-up before service at 9am)! During the service, we will play a prelude as well as supporting congregational singing.

I look forward to seeing you there! - John Bumanglag

Here are the future dates so you can add them to your calendars, all on Thursday:

· June 12 - Faith Wilson - Soos Creek

· June 26 - Lorraine Ohman - Green River Trail, meet up location to be announced soon

· July 10 - Debbie Johnson in her neighborhood forest

· July 17 - Bev Smith - Maple Valley

· July 24 - Suggestions?

· July 31 - Cindy Hokanson- Black Diamond

We would love other hosts for dates not yet having a host. Please contact Cindy Hokanson or Lorraine Ohman if you are interested in walking.

We have very low inventory of cookies and other snacks for Fellowship after church. We would appreciate cookies either in tins or individually wrapped or chips that have longer shelf life. Please no candy we still have plenty.

The second way to contribute is to sign up on the sheet in the narthex to bring food for a particular day both sweets such as cookies cakes or pastries and savory items such as salami, cheese and crackers are always welcome.

Remember the TIF committee takes care of Fellowship on 3rd Sunday and special events for all other Sunday's we ask your help.

-The TIF committee

When Pastor Kristi Daniels was with us recently, we asked about a pressing need for the Compass Center.

Her response:  Boxer shorts.

Our response:  Laughter

So----we plan to collect size L & XL boxer shorts in our donation box in June. P.S:Since they often come in sets of 3 or 4 you may want to pair up with someone for this donation.

-Happy shopping from the TIM (Together in Mission) team.

At this month meeting, the Living Hope Council:

• Approved the Together in Fellowship (TIF) committee to  purchase two outdoor griddles to be used for social events.

• Approved contracts for preschool staff.

• Approved purchasing an additional Ring camera to monitor the church’s west door.

• Approved professional carpet cleaning for the church and Ed building.

• Will review proposed bylaws changes for the preschool.

If you are giving and offering, please put it in one of the yellow envelopes found in the attendance folders or on the table in the narthex. Checks can to be made to Living Hope Lutheran Church. This helps our financial secretary track giving and allows for your yearly giving statements. If you are interested in setting up online giving please go to Living Hope’s new website and press donate.  lhlc.org

JUNE 2025

"Anything Helps"

This cart sat just inside the door on Saturday—carefully parked beneath the Luther’s Table sign. Inside, a cardboard sign quietly read: “homeless, anything helps.”

That Saturday, “anything” looked like a warm, free meal.

A cup of coffee.

A quiet corner to rest.

A place where no one asked questions.

A place to be still, to be safe, to just be.

This is what The Table is about.

It’s not flashy. It’s not loud.

But it’s holy ground—where each guest is greeted with care, where dignity is restored, and where nourishment takes more than one form.

Thank you for being part of a community that makes space for this kind of presence.

OPEN MIC NIGHT

Every Thursday 7:00-10:00 pm

Luther’s Table remains free and accessible only through the     support of friends who believe in this kind of radical welcome. Thank you     to those who have financially supported Luther's Table this year! Monthly     gifts from Friends of the Table help keep this space open, warm, and filled     with love. If you’re able, we’d be honored if you’d join us in giving a     monthly gift.

Become a Monthly Donor-https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/friends-of-the-table-monthly-giving-campagin

Serving with Love, Wearing the Welcome

On many a Saturday morning, you’ll find Julie J. faithfully serving at The Table. Whether she’s brewing coffee, setting up tables, or greeting guests with a smile, Julie shows up with a generous heart and a spirit of welcome.

Julie is part of a growing team of volunteers who make Luther’s Table more than just a space—it’s a community rooted in care, presence, and radical hospitality.

And in this photo, she’s doing it all in one of our Beloved Collection T-shirts—designed in celebration of Pride and as a bold, beautiful reminder that everyone is beloved.

The Beloved Collection is part of our Luther’s Table Swag line—featuring apparel that reflects our mission and our values. These shirts don’t just say something. They stand for something. They’re a visible sign of inclusion, dignity, and love.

Julie says it best:

“It’s food that provides more than nourishment—it provides an opportunity to connect with others and remind them they are a valued part of our community.”

Wearing this shirt is one way to say:You belong. You matter. You are loved.

Support the Mission. Wear the Welcome.

Browse the Beloved Collection and help us build a Table where all are seen and celebrated. Order Yours Today! Order Yours Today! https://www.bonfire.com/store/luthers-table--all-are-welcome-at-the-table/

Life-Saving Support at the Table

We are thrilled to share some amazing news—Luther’s Table has been awarded an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), cabinet, and pediatric pack through the Medic One Foundation’s Community AED Grant!

This generous gift ensures that as we reopen our space with a renewed mission to offer nourishment for mind, body, and spirit, we’re also prepared to care for our neighbors in moments of urgent need. Many of the people who gather at Luther’s Table—especially during our upcoming weekly community meals—face health vulnerabilities and barriers to care. Thanks to Medic One Foundation, we now have the tools to respond when every second counts.

We’re honored to be one of six organizations across Western Washington selected for this life-saving support, and we give thanks for the Medic One Foundation’s incredible commitment to public safety and equitable access to emergency preparedness.

Together, we’re building a table where all are welcome—and all are cared for.

SAVE THE DATES:

A   Night to Remember

Wednesday, June 4 |   6:00-7:00PM

Join Certified Grief Recovery   Specialist, Kathy Ramos of Constellation Grief   Guidance on Wednesday, June 4 from 4-7pm at Luther’s Table for an   evening of connection, remembrance, and celebration of honoring lost   loved ones through stories and music. This is a safe, welcoming space   where you’re free to share, listen, or simply be present—no pressure. Feel   free to bring a photo or memento, and submit song dedications by May 25th.   Let’s heal in community.

For more details, to RSVP for   the event, or to submit a dedication of your loved one click below.

Details + RSVP: https://www.constellationgriefguidance.com/event-details-registration/a-night-to-remember

Co-Create   Night: Macramé with Katie

Wednesday, May 21 |   7:00-8:30PM

Luther’s Table is   partnering with Katie Johnson of Johnson Cottage Projects for June’s   Co-Create Night! Katie will guide us in creating colorful macramé wall   hangings—a perfect way to welcome summer with creativity and connection.

A lifelong lover of   all things crafty, Katie rediscovered the healing power of art during the   pandemic—starting with paint-by-number and growing into a passion for acrylic   and watercolor painting, paper-making, drawing, furniture restoration, and   now macramé. Through Johnson Cottage Projects, she’s sharing that spark with   anyone who wants to create.

Whether you're   learning knots for the first time or simply want to be in the presence of   creativity and community, you are welcome. Our world could use more   connection, love, and art.

How could you knot   come have fun with us?!

Materials provided |   Suggested donation $5 | All ages welcome

Empowering   Women

Thursday, June 19|   9:00-10:00am

If you are a woman in   business, hungry for growth, connection and challenge-both professionally and   personally. Come on May 15 from 9-10 AM at Luther's Table for a free, powerful event designed to ignite your   potential and fuel your leadership journey. Together we will   inspire and encourage one another and expand our capacity for   success.

Through impactful teaching,   meaningful networking and real accountability in an intimate, small-group   setting, you will leave equipped to tackle the next step in your   vision. Step up, step in, and step together, and let's Empower Women to   Lead ourselves and our world.

This event is Free. Please   register at www.rutheasterling.org

Celebrate   Summer with a little Sparkle

Friday, June 20 |   6:00-8:00pm

​Come and celebrate the start   to Summer on Friday, June 20 from 6-8PM. Luther’s Table is partnering with Richelle Haas of Sparkle   Renton and friends to welcome the Summer Solstice with an evening of   creativity, connection, healing, and intention.

Everyone is welcome   to come sip lemonade, center your heart, and create space for what’s ahead as   we: ✨ Paint intention   rocks with runes, affirmations, and quotes ✨ Reflect on what we want to carry into the   second half of the year ✨ Practice mindfulness and presence in   community

Whether you’re   craving creativity, calm, or just a moment to breathe—you’re invited to this   Free Event—All Ages Welcome. You are invited to bring a   box of cereal for the Take-What-You-Need Pantry at Luther's Table.

Game   Day

Saturday, June 21 |   11:00AM-10:00PM

Ready to unplug, roll some   dice, and have a wildly good time? Whether you’re here for an hour or the   whole day, Game Day is your space to play,   connect, and explore all things tabletop.

June’s theme: Nature & Animals! Think creatures, forests, farms, and   all the games that celebrate the wild, whimsical, and wonderfully natural.

Expect a great mix of   games—from board games and card games to RPGs and party games. Bring a   favorite or try something new from the Dragonflight GamCon game   library, provided in partnership   with Fun First Productions.

🎲 Free to attend | All   ages welcome | Donations appreciated

Workshop:   Developing Your Team for Success

Tuesday, June 24 |   9:00AM-10:00AM

Developing Your Team for   Success is a powerful workshop designed to equip leaders with actionable   strategies to grow leadership potential from within and ignite your team by   creating a culture where leaders are made, not just discovered. By creating a   secure environment where team members feel safe to take risks, organizations   can unlock untapped potential and inspire growth. I’ve witnessed the moment   when a hesitant team member realized they had what it takes to lead, and   there’s nothing more rewarding than being part of that transformation. All   are welcome on Tuesday, June 24 from 9-10am to unlock the door to success.

Meaningful   Movies: TBD

Wednesday, June 25 |   7:00PM

Luther’s Table and   Sustainable Renton are teaming up again with the Meaningful Movies Project—a   night to watch a powerful social justice documentary together and engage in   meaningful conversation.

You are invited to a   screening of the award-winning film Ultimate Citizens, a documentary about a counselor who   uses the sport of Ultimate Frisbee to help children heal. This film is a   celebration of resilience and belonging. Discussion to follow the   screening.

No cost, donations gladly   accepted.

Your Generosity Blows us away!

We continue to be     blown away by the generosity of this community — not just in financial     gifts (which are vital to keeping Luther’s Table open and sustainable), but     in all the ways you’ve shown up to support this mission. From sharing our     posts and getting the word out, inviting friends to various events,     volunteering at The Table, offering your passions and skills in either     leading events or with the maintenance and upkeep of the building, and by     donating much needed items that help make this space more welcoming so that     our funds can go to other needs — we genuinely thank you.

Special thanks to     our friends who donated a water dispenser, snacks for Open Mic, electrical     support, and time to help clean and prep our space this month. You’re     helping build something truly beautiful.

Current Needs

We’re currently looking for:

· An  immersion blender to help with meal prep for Community Meals

· A  conference camera (like an Owl) for hybrid meetings (about $600)

· A  mountable flat screen TV to support meeting rentals.

· Tooth  brushes for the Take-what-you-need Pantry - any dentists out there??

· Volunteers  for a new Event Host Team to help with the growing number of summer  bookings

Whether you give  financially, donate a needed item, or lend your time and skills — it all  helps create a space for everyone.

Donate to Luther's Table; https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-mission-of-luthers-table

Friends of the Table – We’re Almost Halfway There!

We’re so  encouraged to share that 15 people have already said “yes” to becoming  Friends of the Table, committing to monthly giving that helps sustain the  mission of Luther’s Table. These generous supporters are helping keep the  lights on, the doors open, and the welcome wide — making sure that  everything we offer remains free and accessible to all.

We’re looking for just 5 more friends to help us reach the halfway point toward  our goal of 40 monthly supporters.

Would you consider     becoming a Friend of the Table by giving any amount that’s meaningful for     you? Whether it’s $5, $15, or $50/month — your presence at the table     matters. Your gift helps create moments of connection, creativity,     nourishment, and healing — for neighbors, families, artists, and everyone     who gathers here. Because this place matters. And it’s made     possible by people like you.

Pull up a chair. Be a Friend of the Table.

Become a Freind(s) of the Table: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/friends-of-the-table-monthly-giving-campagin

Thank you for believing in     this mission. Together, we are creating A Table for Everyone.

Luther’s Table is a     registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

All donations are     tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. EIN: 33-3020138

This is a friendly reminder to be sure to sign the attendance folders every Sunday. They are in the little red folders on the end of the pew. Please pass them down the row so everyone in your pew can register their attendance. 

If you have an announcement for the bulletin or weekly e-mails, please get that into the church office by Wednesdays at 3pm. They can be sent to livinghopelc.office@gmail.com