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...speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every
way into the One who is the head, into Christ, from whom
the whole body, joined and knit together by every
ligament with which it is equipped as each part is
working properly, promotes the body's growth in building
itself up in love. ~Ephesians 4:15-16 (NRSV)
The
many formation ministries of Sammamish Hills foster and
encourage growth in the discipleship life as we are
"formed" in faith by the ongoing activity of the Holy
Spirit in our lives. We believe this process of faith
formation to be lifelong, beginning with the promises of
Baptism and carried on throughout all stages of life.
Muffie Namie, Director, 425.392.7799 x29,
muffie@shlc.org
Teachers: Karen Bojanowski, Jill Bolduc, Christy
Elves, Ann Forslund, Janine McKorkle, Lisa Nolan, Tamara
Steensgaard,
Ministry Team: Renee Robinson, Nikki Balt, Laura
Rowley, Amy Hatmaker, Jen O'Donnell, Anne Rankin
Our
mission is to provide a fun, Christ-centered half-day
learning program for all preschool age children from
September - May. We offer developmentally appropriate
activities that encourage and challenge children to
learn as they explore God's world around them in a safe
and loving environment.
Nursery
Please call the Church office for details, 425.392.7799.
Our
nursery is offered to parents during the 8:30 and 10
am services. Childcare is also offered to parents during
designated church meetings and events.
Pr.
John LaMunyon, 425.392.7799 x13,
prjohn@shlc.org
Our
team designs and organizes programming for children from
birth to 5th grade. Programs include:
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Sunday School (3 years to 5th grade) - September -
May.
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Toddler Time - September - May
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Easter Egg Hunt and Activity Day
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Vacation Bible School - July
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Bible Sunday
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Family Fun Activities
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First Communion
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Children's Christmas Program
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Cradle Roll
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Young Disciples (4th & 5th grade students)
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Family Camping Trips
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Mommy & Me support group for young and new mothers
Pr.
John LaMunyon, 425.392.7799 x13,
prjohn@shlc.org
The
Middle School Ministry goal is to minister to youth in
grades 6-8 by focusing on three main types of
relationships:
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A
focus on UP relationships - connecting students with
God
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A
focus on IN relationships - building relationships
with other Christians
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A
focus on OUT relationships - sharing the message of
God's love with the world
Confirmation is an opportunity for youth in grades 7-9
to make their faith their own. They have a chance to
explore WHO God is to them, while providing
opportunities to put their faith into action through
worship and service. They can connect with a spiritual
community, while building on a foundation of church
history and knowledge of scripture.
A
sampling of activities and programming include:
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Winter Snow Retreat
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Middle School & Confirmation Retreats
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Wyldlife (monthly through the school year)
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30 Hour Famine
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Youth-led Worship Service
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Relay for Life
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Confirmation Party Nights
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Summer W.O.W. (Wild on Wednesdays)
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Middle School Mission Trip
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Confirmation Camp
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Wyldlife Summer Camp
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Parent Meetings
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Confirmation 2006-2007
We
strive to provide a safe and nurturing place for Middle
School and Confirmation students to ask tough questions
of high school youth, young adults, and other caring
adults, so that they can dive DEEPER in their faith as
they seek out who JESUS is to them.
Pr.
John LaMunyon, 425.392.7799 x13,
prjohn@shlc.org
Sammamish Hills High School Ministry (HSM) works to
bring students and staff to a face-to-face encounter
with our loving God through Jesus Christ and as a result
make Him known to all. We strive to live and love as
Jesus did, spreading the kingdom of God wherever life
takes place. Our vision is to create a vibrant spiritual
community, where high school students are challenged to
dive deep into relationships with God, those in the body
of Christ, and the world around them. Everything we do
is an intentional step aimed at helping students develop
these relationships, equipping them to live as life-long
disciples.
A
sampling of activities and programming include:
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Awaken (Sunday evenings)
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Small Group Bible Study
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Feeding the Homeless
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Congregational Snow Retreat
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Greatest Overnighter
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30 Hour Famine
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Holden Youth Weekend
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Relay for Life
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Family Mariner's Game
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Summer W.O.W. (Wild on Wednesdays)
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High School Mission Trip
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Confirmation Camp
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Backpacking
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Youth-led Worship
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Fall Retreat
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Broomball
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Student Leadership Team
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Skyline High School Parking Program
Pr.
John LaMunyon, Director, 425.392.7799 x13,
prjohn@shlc.org
The
ministry of Adult Faith Formation is diverse and
includes:
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Weekly Discipleship Groups, which meet for prayer,
Bible Study based on the worship readings for the
following Sunday, and fellowship. There are a broad
range of groups meeting both on and off site. Pr.
John provides supervision for the Discipleship group
ministry.
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Regular Sunday morning Bible studies held at 9:45 in
the Preschool Conference Room.
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Marks of Discipleship classes are held twice
a year and lead participants through six basic marks
of discipleship (Prayer, Worship, Bible, Service,
Relationships, and Giving). Joy Skaardal and Pr.
Will facilitate the Marks of Discipleship classes.
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Periodic forums on a variety of contemporary topics
including health issues, elder care, contemporary
Christian ethics, and how to follow Jesus in a new
era.
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Annual retreats for both men and women and, new in
2006, a Couples Retreat at the Chrysalis Inn in
Bellingham, WA.
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Life Groups that meet weekly to explore and
develop a balance between the relationship with God
(Up), other Christians (In), and outreach to a
hurting and hungry world (Out).
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LifeShapes seminars, workshops, and classes
which seek to encourage the movement away from
church membership and into the rich and full life of
relational discipleship.
Coordinators: Gwen Gilbertson and Joyce Strand
The
Joy Circle of SHLC meets the 2nd Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. in
the homes of members for dessert, Bible study and
conversation. Our free will offerings are supporting
many local projects and we encourage our members to be
involved in the Christmas Gift drive at SHLC.
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