Creator Connection June 2021

Creator Lutheran Church and Preschool 

Creator Connection 

JUNE 2021 

Welcoming all to Worship, Grow, and Serve in God’s Grace. 

Pastor’s 

Corner 

A message from 

Pastor Amanda 

Grace and Peace to you from God our Father 

and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. 

My children are set to 

wrap up a school year mid- 

June that has been a study 

of change. As schools have 

gone (at different paces) from 

distance, to hybrid, to six feet 

of distance, to three feet of 

distance, a common lesson 

that has emerged is that 

learning to adapt to changes 

is part of life. 

Our Creator Church 

community has also been in 

the crucible of changes for 

several years: from a new 

pastor, to a pandemic, and 

from worshiping together 

digitally to worshiping in 

person and digitally together. 

We have been called upon to 

adapt. 

The constant in life is 

indeed change. 

Change is not the only 

constant in our lives. The 

constant in our life of faith 

is that the Good News of 

the Gospel is constant, 

consistent, and abundantly life 

giving. God’s good news will 

continually sound new to your 

ears because the changes 

and adaptions that the world 

commands of us tend to drown 

out the sweet sound of God’s 

grace. Thankfully, God finds a 

way to get that word of life and 

grace into your ear and ground 

you in God’s presence and 

provision even in the midst of a 

year marked by change. 

We are at the cusp of another 

round of changes. We may be 

weary of what that will mean but 

what is causing our weariness? 

In part, we intuitively know 

that while we all experienced 

the pandemic, each of us had 

different experiences of the 

impact of the pandemic had 

in our lives. Was it a time of 

isolation and fear? Was it a time 

of learning new hobbies? Was it 

a time of financial struggle? Was 

it a time to pare down the frenzy 

of life to the essentials? 

Additionally, we are not all on 

the same timeline of emerging 

from the pandemic. Just as we 

acknowledge that our pandemic 

experiences were diverse, so 

too, is it helpful to know that 

our emerging experiences will 

be equally diverse. Naming that 

reality, I believe is important. It 

creates a space for empathy and 

understanding. 

Back in my middle school 

days, I remember times when the 

lesson was done and the teacher 

would let us get ready to leave 

the class before the bell rang. I 

was almost always among the 

students with their toes on the 

threshold of the classroom into 

the hallway waiting for the bell to 

ring and release us into the great 

churn of awkward middle school 

interaction that was passing 

time. I loved the energy and the 

movement, some days, of the 

passing time. I wanted to see 

a friend or a classmate in the 

passing time and catch up on 

what had happened that might 

have actually changed the world 

in the past hour. Or sometimes, I 

wanted to make sure that I could 

time things just right to swing 

by my locker in another part of 

the building and make it to my 

next class with time to spare and 

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Table of Contents 

Ministry 

Pastor’s Corner............................................... 

Terri’s Two Cents........................................... 

Pastor’s Corner cont. ..................................... 

Hope After the Storm, Southwestern 

Washington Assembly 2021........................... 

Fellowship 

Church in Society.......................................... 

Thoughts on Stewardship.............................. 

Stewardship cont., Creator Ladies Night...... 

Children, Youth, and Family 

One on One................................................... 

Vacation Bible School, Prayer Chain, 

Children’s Book of the Month....................... 

Sunday BLAST.............................................. 

Graduate Congratulations.............................. 

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3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12-13 

Staff 

Pastor: 

Amanda Olson de Castillo 

pastoramanda@creatorlutheran.net 

Children, Youth, 

& Family Director: Terri Heckroth 

creatorterri@comcast.net 

Office Ministry: Donna Reynolds 

office@creatorlutheran.net 

Communications Coordinator: 

Marion Gil 

communications@creatorlutheran. 

net 

Bookkeeper: Marcie Reid 

creatorbooks@creatorlutheran.net 

Custodian: Leslie Noborikawa 

Nursery Attendants: Debbie 

Eikland and Cynthia Lowe 

Sunday School Coordinator: 

Terri Heckroth 

creatorterri@comcast.net 

Preschool 

Preschool News.............................................. 

News and Education.............................. 

Birthdays and Reminders....................... 

Calendar............................................................ 

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15-17 

18 

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Preschool Director: 

Andrea DeDominces 

Preschool Teachers: 

Andrea DeDominces, Ragan Allen 

& Cheri Farrer 

Baptism Coordinator: 

Briana Halaas 

Funeral Coordinator: 

Janee Theleman 

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Ministry teams and program leaders, please think ahead about what is coming up and 

submit information, pictures or stories of impact to office@creatorlutheran.net by the 20th 

of each month. Our Office Ministry Coordinator, will collect, format, and get the newsletter 

out to the congregation by the first of each month. If you have any further questions, 

please feel free to call the office (253) 862-7700.

Terri’s Two Cents 

June is typically the month 

in which we recognize the 

achievement of graduation. 

This year, we celebrate with six 

high school graduates and two 

college graduates from Creator. 

Congratulations, Graduates! 

Graduation can bring on 

some diverse emotions. At my 

own graduations, I remember 

feeling confusion, loss, and fear. 

I felt the grief of losing my best 

friends and my “home away from 

home,” all the familiar activities 

and places. I was overwhelmed 

with all the options that lay before 

me. And I was afraid of the new 

responsibilities that come with 

adulthood. I was excited, but 

also sad. 

I realize now that what created 

those painful feelings in me 

was a misunderstanding of the 

definition of the word “graduate.” 

I thought that graduating 

meant the end of good things. 

Now, a bazillion years later, I 

understand that graduation was 

only the beginning of wonderful, 

new things for me. In fact, the 

graduation ceremony is called 

“commencement,” which means 

“a beginning.” 

After high school, I entered 

the job market where I learned 

many new things and made 

life-long friends. After college, 

I began a career in teaching, 

which I LOVED! My teaching 

experience led me to this position 

at Creator where I developed 

such deep relationships (with you 

all and with God) and expanded 

my understanding of scripture 

and how God is working in me. 

I have noticed that after each 

life accomplishment, a new 

adventure begins. I will be ready 

for that adventure because I 

know that God will be with me. 

“It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake 

you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31: 8 

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Ministry 

Continued from pg. 1 

not risk a tardy slip. Other days 

I did not want to be noticed, so 

I perched on that line with the 

desire to jet out into the sea of 

tween drama with the hope of 

getting from one class to the 

other without being noticed. And 

on occasion, I even hung back in 

the room not wanting to go to the 

next class, much less into the 

time between classes— I liked 

where I was, what that class 

had to offer and did not have the 

energy or desire to see what was 

next. It was middle school after 

all, a time for mercurial emotions. 

This time of transition ahead 

of us that may last the summer 

and may even reach into the fall 

is a time in which some of us will 

venture into the passing time from 

pandemic living into whatever 

this time is that we are in now. 

As individuals, we will each likely 

have a range of reactions to the 

shape that re-opening takes in 

your life. You may be vaccinated, 

or you may not be. One day or 

in a particular situation you 

might feel comfortable but, in 

another circumstance, or day, 

you might feel cautious. Now 

multiply that range of reaction 

of each individual with each 

person that has been gathered 

into Creator by the Holy Spirit 

to be the Body of Christ. The 

middle school hallway seems 

like a good metaphor doesn’t 

it?! Complicated, awkward, and 

somehow wonderful at times as 

well. 

It will be complicated. It will 

require change. God knows that 

there are so many things, people, 

and experiences that will act like 

thieves in our lives attempting to 

steal our peace, our hope, and 

rob us of our trust that God has 

us and has brought us into a 

community together. God knows 

that sometimes that thief is even 

ourselves, cue mirror. 

We respond with 

graciousness to ourselves and 

to timelines and comfort levels 

that do not match our own. I 

am not saying that we won’t 

be frustrated but I am inviting 

awareness and compassion. We 

don’t know the factors behind 

the timelines and comfort levels 

just like we often have not known 

the stories behind the masks. 

Knowing that we stumble and 

that we struggle, God has given 

us a promise, “I have come that 

they may have life, and have it 

abundantly,” John 10:10. 

We are at another time of 

change and God is right here 

with us, being our constant 

and pouring out upon us, as 

individuals and as a community, 

steadfast love and grace. God 

will see us through. God gives 

abundant life into all our timelines 

and comfort levels to each of us 

and to our community of faith. 

Peace be with you, 

Pastor Amanda 

...we intuitively know that while we all experienced the pandemic, each 

of us had different experiences of the impact of the pandemic had in our 

lives. Was it a time of isolation and fear? Was it a time of learning new 

hobbies? Was it a time of financial struggle? Was it a time to pare down the 

frenzy of life to the essentials? 

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Ministry 

Hope After 

the Storm 

Creator Lutheran is 

looking to bring members 

back together in person this 

summer with small group 

gatherings. 

If you can host a small 

group gathering in your 

backyard, lead a group for 

a walk, or anything similar, 

please contact the office 

and let us know. 

There is hope after the 

storm church family, in 

God’s grace. 

Southwestern Washington Assembly 2021 

Theme-With Hope and Vision 

There were about 180 people attending this year’s 2021 SWWA Synod Assembly. The priorities of 

our synod are: 1) Growing Leaders; 2) Cultivating new ministries; and 3) Energizing Congregations. 

Over the 2 days they held several worship services, we participated in a lunchtime bible study, 

discussed and voted in new Synod council members, voted on changes to the constitution, voted 

on the budget, we broke into small group sessions, we met other members of the Synod as they 

shared information about programs the Synod supports. One of the longer discussions was regarding 

educational financial support for public higher learning. SWWA Synod will review the current support 

and future support at the June council meeting. Paige Winsor showed up in a video of the Synod Alyve 

Board where she serves as the Vice President. Horacio Castillo was voted to attend the Church-wide 

Assembly in COLUMBUS OH, happening in August 2022. 

In spite of having a virtual assembly, versus in person, many items were addressed and accomplished. 

Blessings and Thank you, 

Donna and Jeff Lovin 

Pastor Amanda Olson de Castillo 

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Fellowship 

As we look toward summer vacation, 

Church in Society is already planning for Back 

to School support where we donate to various 

agencies in contributing in school supplies. 

While at times the year seemed to go slowly, 

there is a sense that things are quickening 

as the pandemic draws to a close. It’s a 

wonderful feeling that we can look forward to 

the future as Creator can make returning to 

school more comfortable and welcoming for 

many children. 

Distribution of funds for the month of May 

were as follows: 

Church 

In Society 

• Sumner Food Bank 

Regular..........................................$200 

Backpack......................................$300 

• Bonney Lake Food Bank 

Regular..........................................$200 

Backpack......................................$300 

• Mothers2Many...................................$300 

• Faith Action Network..........................$300 

• New Hope..........................................$300 

• Exodus Housing-for air mattresses....$268 

(donations from Lent services) 

At the moment, $650 was donated to the 

Hunger Walk through the Emergency Food 

Network by the church and individuals during 

the month of May. This will feed many people 

throughout Pierce County. 

We are saving some funds for next month as 

we determine back to school supplies. Thank 

you for your generous support as Creator 

shares its blessings with our communities. 

God’s Blessings to you! 

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Thoughts on 

Fellowship 

Stewardship would like to hear 

what is inspiring you at Creator. 

A remarkable thing about 

Creator has been the many ways 

we have continued to gather 

virtually, allowing our ministries 

to remain active despite this 

pandemic. From worship live in 

Pastor Amanda’s living room in 

the early days of Covid, to Zoom 

Council, committees, confirmation, 

Bible Study and program meetings, 

connections and church life has 

not been stagnant. In fact, far from 

it. We continue to learn and find 

new ways to connect, and maybe 

some things are forever changed in 

unique and positive ways because of 

the pandemic. 

Once worship resumed in small 

numbers, with all participants 

donning masks and sitting six 

feet apart, some have continued 

to connect from home via Zoom 

or Facebook Live. These options 

have allowed many members to be 

together as a church. Not being able 

to make it to church, or get a ride, 

is no longer a barrier, and virtual 

church may be the new normal for 

some, allowing us to expand our 

reach. 

Lest we forget the many efforts 

on the part of Pastor Amanda 

to creatively encourage our faith 

development, her ideas like Holy 

We are uplifted by one 

another. It is important 

we share our stories 

and encourage one 

another. A significant 

part of Stewardship is 

to express appreciation, 

not only to our church 

but to God. Gratitude 

can inspire generosity. 

Week in a Box, and the Seven Stations 

of Ash, and even last Sunday’s fun 

celebration of Pentecost and the 

birthday of the church have all been 

very special. The daily devotions, 

even done twice a day for a while, 

have truly been beautiful teachings 

and a true blessing. 

Though Covid has prevented 

much of the usual volunteer work 

opportunities, did you know Creator 

has continued to deliver meals to the 

Hope Center and Peace Lutheran in 

Tacoma? Our Creator Cares team 

has connected with those needing 

support, providing a listening ear, 

encouragement, and prayer all while 

following COVID safety distancing 

protocols to ensure the health and 

safety of our members as well as of 

those in need. On two occasions our 

Care-a-Van of cars visited members, 

homebound with health conditions, 

waiving uplifting signs and balloons 

and ending with a word of prayer 

offered by Pastor Amanda. 

Our Youth and Family 

ministry has not been deterred by 

Covid either. Known for offering 

wonderful events for our neighbors 

in the area, they were able to spread 

the good news with both a drive 

through Halloween Carnival and 

even an Easter Egg Hunt. Vacation 

Bible School was virtual last 

summer yet managed to reach about 

200 children. And did you see the 

beautiful Christmas message told 

through video clip submissions by 

our youth? 

This is not a complete list of 

the numerous ways our church 

continues to teach and spread 

God’s love and the good news of 

Jesus to our Creator family and 

the community throughout this 

pandemic. God is on the move at 

Creator. He has continued to touch 

our hearts and is able to speak to 

us through a powerful message, 

even those that are virtual. He is 

not limited by Zoom fellowship or 

worship. He hears all our prayers 

and has never left our side, even 

during Covid. 

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Fellowship 

Continued from pg. 7 

How has Creator been able to 

minister to you? What has been 

meaningful for you and your family 

during Covid? The isolation of 

Covid brought the potential for us all 

to appreciate even more the love at 

Creator. As Romans 8:28 mentions, 

God can work good in all situations. 

Though this time has been difficult, 

there have also been many blessings 

and positive connections. For 

example, many families, friends, 

and relatives have enjoyed regular 

contact through Zoom, facetime, 

or other virtual gatherings. The 

Stewardship Committee would 

appreciate hearing how worship, 

a ministry or program, or any 

experience has possibly inspired 

you or enriched your faith. If you 

would be willing to share this in an 

email, phone call, or maybe even a 

short testimonial during worship 

service, we invite those willing to 

let us know. We are uplifted by one 

another. It is important we share our 

stories and encourage one another. 

A significant part of Stewardship is 

to express appreciation, not only to 

our church but to God. Gratitude 

can inspire generosity. 

As restrictions continue to 

lift, we would welcome your 

participation as a volunteer. The 

fellowship in service work is a great 

way to meet members, make new 

friends, and bless others. 

Our Stewardship Committee is 

in need of new members. We are 

a fun group, so please let the office 

know if you are interested in joining 

us. 

Creator’s Ladies Night Out 

Saturday June 12th at 7pm 

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Join us for Creator 

Ladies Night Out via 

Zoom! We will be 

creating marbled note 

cards during our time 

together. The cost is 

$10 per kit. Pick up of 

kits will be scheduled 

during the week 

before the event. The 

kit will contain a foil 

pan, shaving cream, a 

ruler for scraping, four 

liquid dyes, four note 

cards and envelopes. 

You will need to 

provide: paper towels, 

and a cookie sheet 

or large piece of 

cardboard. Optional 

items: painter’s tape, 

disposable gloves, 

additional liquid dye 

colors. Contact Lisa 

Wire if you have 

questions: 253-312- 

7523; lewire@yahoo. 

com. 

Follow the link 

below to register for 

the event. We look 

forward to having 

a wonderful time 

together with you! 

https:// 

creatorlutheran. 

breezechms.com/ 

form/5db9cb


One on One 


A monthly interview with one of 

our church members to help get 

to know each other 

Name: Laura Sarver 

Profession: Teacher - now 

retired 

Birthday: June 11 

What are your hobbies? Reading, 

gardening, traveling, camping, hiking, water 

sports including swimming, kayaking and 

stand-up paddle boarding. 

What is your favorite food? Steak and pie 

such as rhubarb or cherry 

Who is one person who has influenced 

your life decisions? My husband Craig 

has been a great sounding board for me. 

He helps me think through and make good 

decisions. 

What three things do you value the most? 

My faith, my family, and the gift of extra 

time that retirement has provided to spend 

with family members and friends, to pursue 

interests and to do volunteer work. 

What do you like most about Creator? 

Creator has always been a welcoming, 

nurturing community to grow in faith and 

I have gained many great friends through 

the years. 

Where do you see God in your life? 

Everywhere 

What is the biggest challenge you face? 

For me, the biggest challenge recently has 

been going through this pandemic time 

and not being able to do simple things like 

shake hands or hug. 

Who do you admire the most? My 

dad and mom, and my friend and former 

colleague Sandy. 

Who is your favorite Super Hero? 

I don’t really have a fictional one but, 

especially this past year, I think of local 

superheroes such as those in the medical 

field working during the pandemic and 

everyone who helped contain the Sumner 

Grade fire. 

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Vacation Bible School 2021 

VBS will look a little different 

this summer. Normally, Creator 

is bursting with excitement 

as over 200 children, youth, 

and adult staff fill the building 

for a week in the summer. In 

consideration of the health and 

safety of all the families in our 

community during this unusual 

year, VBS will be presented to 

families via Facebook live, email, 

and YouTube. 

During the week of July 26- 

30, 2021, our VBS leadership 

team will email and post Bible 

story skits, craft ideas, and 

upbeat songs to families to use 

in a home style Vacation Bible 

School. Using Facebook live 

and Creator’s YouTube channel, 

Bible lessons will come to life 

through skits, music, and crafts. 

Craft supplies for the entire week 

will be available to pick up on 

Monday, July 26. 

Registration is 

now open. 

Please sign up 

so we will know 

how many craft 

kits to make up. 

Stephanie and Eliana 

Parton recommend the book, 

Barnyard Dance! By Sandra 

Boynton. Eliana already 

finishes the sentences in the 

book and “twirls” along with 

the Pigs. This is the first book 

that Eliana would read along 

with her mom. 

Click here to 

register: 

https:// 

creatorlutheran. 

breezechms. 

com/ 

form/53a4e793 

Our Confirmation and High School Students are 

constantly praying! If you have a specific prayer you 

would like to include in our prayer chain, please email 

Terri Heckroth creatorterri@comcast.net. 

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We will attach it to the growing paper prayer chain 

hanging in the sanctuary.


SUMMER SUNDAY BLAST 

Beginning Sunday, June 6 through July 18 

from 10:30am - 11:00am 

All families with children are invited to join us on Sunday 

mornings during the summer for a BLAST of a good time. We 

will hear a Bible story, make a craft, and play some games. Our 

hope is to meet outdoors every week, but we will be ready for 

rain. Children will be asked to be masked (indoors and out) and 

remain socially distanced indoors. 

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CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES! 

Faith Stober 

Faith graduates from Auburn Riverside High School while 

also earning her Associates of Arts degree from Green River 

College. She plans to attend Washington State University in 

the fall. 

Mackenzee Roush 

Mackenzee graduates from Bonney Lake High School. She 

plans to attend the University of Montana in the fall majoring in 

Psychology and Wild Life Biology. 

Mitchell Morrow 

Mitchell graduates from Auburn Riverside High School. He plans 

to attend Pacific Lutheran University in the fall. Mitchell has been 

involved in ROTC throughout his High School career and plans to 

continue in college. Mitchell plans to major in Political Science at 

PLU and wants to be a military lawyer. 

Jacob Hemmen 

Jacob will be graduating from White River High School and 

plans on becoming an electrician. He enjoys repairing small 

engines and working outside. 

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Sara Heineman 

Sara graduates from Orting High School. Her plans for the fall 

have not yet been solidified. She will likely start at Pierce College 

or moving to Georgia to attend the University of Georgia in Atlanta. 

Sara would love to teach horse riding with a therapy bent or 

primary school while teaching riding on the side. Sara is currently 

working with her parents at a local horse barn and loves it. She is 

certified in Adobe Photoshop while still showing horses. Sara has 

two Regional Horse Competitions coming up this summer. 

Sydney Carter 

Sydney will be attending Clark College in Vancouver, Washington in the 

fall. She received a scholarship to play softball and will work towards a 

nursing degree. 

Eli Yackel-Juleen 

—Seattle University, Masters of Teaching 

Eli graduates from Seattle University with a Master’s Degree in Teaching. 

Eli began his Master’s program after spending a year in Jerusalem/West 

Bank with the ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission. He is looking forward 

to teaching in person in the fall and getting married next June. 

Talia Gaulke 

—California Lutheran University 

Talia graduated Magna Cum Laude from California Lutheran 

University with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Communication 

as well as minors in Business Administration and Spanish. During 

her time at CLU she served as Cheer Captain, worked in the 

Undergraduate Admissions office as a Presidential Host Lead, was a 

Student Ambassador, and became the President and Founder (with 

her sister, Taryn) of the Pacific Northwest club. 

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Preschool 

Preschool News 


Creator Preschool completed the 2020-2021 school year with an 

enrollment of 59 students. This is quite an achievement in a pandemic 

year! At the same time, we are very humbled that so many families put 

their trust in us. 

The Preschool finished the year with 33 children moving on to 

Kindergarten. 

Please look for information about the upcoming school year in our 

August newsletter. 

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News and Education 

ANNUAL 

CONGREGATIONAL 

MEETING 

Our annual Congregational 

Meeting to elect new members to 

Council will be held on Sunday, 

June 13th at 10:45. The meeting 

will be a hybrid of in person (for 

those who are already at church 

for worship) and Zoom for those 

who are home. 

We will be using a poll feature 

to vote for those attending via 

Zoom. The poll ballot will be 

sent to each login, meaning 

that each login will only be able 

to vote once. In order to for 

each person in a household to 

vote individually, each person 

must log in on separate Zoom 

accounts. As such, please log in 

to Zoom separately even if you 

live in the same household. The 

login information for Zoom can 

be found below: 

Join Zoom Meeting 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 

87313239155?pwd=ZnYxK 

1V4bTFlR1dtQXNPTjlQdV 

M4UT09 

Meeting ID: 873 1323 

9155 

Passcode: 350193 

One tap mobile 

+12532158782,,873132 

39155#,,,,*350193# US 

(Tacoma) 

First Quarter Report of Creator Lutheran’s Foundation Fund 

The Foundation continues 

to implement its purpose which 

is to support social and ministry 

projects for both the local 

communities and the church. 

Since January, it has donated 

$3,000 our local food banks, 

Bonney Lake and Sumner. It has 

also donated $3,000 to Mi Casa, 

a local philanthropic organization 

that provides affordable housing 

for low-income people. The 

money was used for a roof 

replacement of one of its facilities 

and other maintenance projects. 

Anyone interested in learning 

more about the Foundation or is 

interested in our grant process, 

should visit the Church’s 

website. There is an explanation 

of our activities as well as grant 

application forms. 

New Hope Resource Center Lunches 

THANK YOU to everyone who is donating food for the New Hope 

Resource Center. We will carry on providing lasagna lunches 

monthly through the Spring and Summer. Our next lunch will be 

July 2nd. Please watch the announcements for sign-up info. 

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Daily Devotions 

Morning Prayer will continue 

throughout the month of January at 

9:00am. You are invited to watch 

the recordings which are posted or 

consider joining us at 9:00am via 

zoom. Pastor Amanda turns off the 

recording after her reflection on 

the reading and we have a time of 

discussion and connection with one 

another. 

Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom. 

us/j/633840757 

Meeting ID: 633 840 757 


+12532158782,,633840757# US (Tacoma) 

All worship services and devotions will be 

posted after completion on both YouTube 

and the creator website: https://www. 

youtube.com/user/CreatorLutheran and 

www.creatorlutheran.net 

Adult Education 

I Love to Tell the Story 

Pastor Amanda will be posting a 

short video each week diving into 

the Bible Narrative and specific 

readings for the upcoming Sunday. 

The videos will be posted on 

Facebook, YouTube and linked 

to our website. If you have any 

questions or comments about the 

bible study please send them to 

pastoramanda@creatorlutheran. 

net. 

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Thursday 

Morning 

Bible Study 

Join us for Thursday Morning 

Bible Study via Zoom from 

10:00am—11:30am. We will 

continue with our study on 

Exodus. Our first meeting we 

will start with a little fellowship 

and lesson on using Zoom and 

then start a review of lesson 1. 

If you need to order the Exodus 

Study book, let us know. 

Join Zoom Meeting 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9668 

069876?pwd=MlAvSUcxeFpUa 

nlFdWJKekNHemZvUT09 

Meeting ID: 966 806 9876 

Passcode: 1DMKSi 


+Dial by your location 

+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) 

Meeting ID: 966 6 9876 

Passcode: 419391 

We're going to getting back 

together in person again!! Over 

the summer we'll take a pause 

from our Zoom fellowship 

meetings on the 1st and 3rd 

Mondays and we'll move back to 

getting together for a book study. 

We will meet just once a month 

and discuss the book that is 

selected for that gathering. A 

Zoom option will be scheduled 

for those who prefer to meet that 

Men’s 

Fellowship 

During “All things Covid” 

the Wednesday night 

Men’s group has been 

using Zoom. The meetings 

start at 7:00 PM and get 

over by 9:00PM. If you 

are interested in joining 

the meeting please contact 

Scott Perkins with your 

email address and he will 

send you a link for Zoom. 

Scott.perkins@hotmail. 

com or 253-230-3416 

way. We will meet on Mondays, 

6:00pm - 8:00pm. While inside 

we'll wear masks and distance 

ourselves when eating. 

For addresses and directions to 

each home, or if you have any 

questions or concerns, please 

contact Janice Pendergast at 

253-202-4460 or janicepend@ 

yahoo.com. 

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Birthdays and Reminders 

Remote Worship 

Worship will continue to be live-streamed on Facebook Live and 

Zoom. To join via Zoom, follow the link below: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89375602512?pwd=M3hPK0pIMGIz 

Z2M0eEhmTitoM3NQdz09 

Meeting ID: 893 7560 2512 Password: 435230 

One tap mobile: 

+ 12532158782,,89375602512#,,,,0#,,435230# US (Tacoma) 

Call in option: Zoom offers the option to call in to listen to the 

service. Call into worship while it is open - usually a minimum of 

five minutes before 9:30am until 11:00am - +1 253 215 8782 and 

enter the meeting number: 89375602512 when prompted. You 

will be able to hear the worship service. 

Pastoral Emergency Fund 

Creator has a fund available to be used at the discretion of Pastor 

Amanda to support congregation members and the community 

as needed. If you or a member another member of the Creator 

Community has a particular financial need at this time, please 

reach out to Pastor Amanda for support. We are here for one 

another at this time. This fund is also open for additional 

donations from the congregation. 

Recycle Your 

Ink Cartridges 

Don’t throw away those printer cartridges or used cell phones. 

The Youth will recycle them for you. It’s good for the 

environment and the youth program receives a small concession. 

Just deposit old cartridges in the drawer in the narthex. 

Creator Sunday School Is Back! 

Creator’s Family Sunday School is Virtual! 

We will be emailing Sunday School lessons with video stories 

and links to music videos every week to our Sunday School 

families. If you know of any family who would like to added to the 

distribution list, please let Terri know. We will follow the narrative 

lectionary so you can enjoy a family discussion after Sunday 

School and Worship. Some videos will be saved on Creator’s 

YouTube channel. We are also sending by email Family Daily 

Devotions for Lent throughout this season. 

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June 

Birthdays 

02 - Jenny Coleman 

02 - Tracy Hoffner 

04 - James Kintigh 

04 - Danielle Roller 

05 - Janice Harlor 

06 - Cathy Crossan-Vork 

06 - Charlie Johnston 

06 - Aurora Thayse 

06 - Tony Winn 

07 - Donald Brannan 

09 - Heidi Dahn Worley 

09 - Megan Filer 

09 - Laura Sarver 

11 - Sharon Kraus 

11 - Leah Ramberg 

12 - Karen Loreth 

15 - Summer Stullick 

16 - Hunter Bruckbauer 

17 - Kendra Hemmen 

18 - Donald Eismann 

18 - Ashleigh Heineman 

18 - Deon Knickerbocker 

23 - Peggy Olson 

24 - Sam Suznevich 

25 - Jeremy Coleman 

25 - Melina Kintigh 

25 - Kurt Magnusson 

25 - Grace Thayse 

26 - Krysta Baxter 

26 - Karen Grigg 

29 - Claire Robinson 

30 - Karl Kirn 

30 - Doris Richards

JUNE 

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 

9am Morning 

Devotions 

7pm Men’s 

Fellowship 

1 2 3 4 New Hope Lunch 5 

9am Morning 

Devotions 

9am Morning 

Devotions 

10am Thursday 

Morning Bible Study 

7pm Hope After 

the Storm Planning 

Meeting at Church 

6 

9:30am Sunday 

Worship Online 

and In person w/ 

Communion 

10:30pm Sunday 

BLAST 

7 

9am Morning 

Devotions 

8 

9am Morning 

Devotions 

9 9am Morning 

Devotions 

7pm Men’s Fellowship 

10 9am Morning 

Devotions 

10am Thursday 


11 

12 

7pm Creator 

Ladies Night Out 

via Zoom 

13 9:30am Worship 

Online and In 

person w/Communion 

10:30pm Sunday BLAST 

10:45pm Congregational 

Meeting 


Devotions 

7pm Adult Bible 

Study 

15 

9am Morning 

Devotions 


Devotions 



Devotions 

10am Thursday 


7pm CYF Meeting via 

Zoom 

18 

19 

9:30am Worship 

20 

Online and 

In person w/ 

Communion 


BLAST 


Devotions 

7pm Fellowship Book 

Club 

22 

9am Morning 

Devotions 


Devotions 



Devotions 

10am Thursday 


12pm Creator Book 

Club 

25 

26 

27 Palm Sunday 

9:30am Worship 

Online and In 

person w/Communion 


BLAST 

28 

9am Morning 

Devotions 

29 

9am Morning 

Devotions 


Devotions 


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Creator Lutheran 

Church and Preschool 

Welcoming All to Worship, Grow, and Serve in God’s Grace 

creatorlutheran.net (253) 862-7700 office@creatorlutheran.net 

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00AM - 3:30PM 

16702 South Tapps Drive East, Bonney Lake, WA 98391

Creator Connection June 2021

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