Friends and family of Federal Way UMC,

This Sunday we finish our series on the book of Ruth. Please take the time to read the whole book in preparation. Just a reminder that the book is only 4 chapters long. It’s been a joy to prepare and share more about the stories of Ruth and Naomi with you.

In addition, I’m excited to share with you that our Church Council has created a team to help plan and prepare our church to slowly begin the process of adding live worship again.

I’m calling our team Jeremiah 29.

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you.

This Scripture feels appropriate for the task that is ahead of both our church and churches in general. Our team will be meeting regularly and our goal is to communicate regularly as well. We begin our work the second week of June. I’m guessing that you may have concerns, comments, and questions for us as we begin to think through all the work entailed in a slow opening over the next year. If so, please feel free to email our group Jeremiah29fwumc@gmail.com.

We are here to serve our community and take our work seriously.

Here is a list of our team below…

Pastor - Rev.DJ

Finance - Barney Osborne

Trustees - Paul Arms

SPRC - Sandy Shinbo

Worship team - Janine Dodd

Welcoming team - Bobbie Mowery

Children’s - Ann Mayer

Youth - Marissa Thompson

Admin - Sharon Wisenburg

Lay Leader - Ed Shinbo