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Kim Long, Treasurer Office Coordinator Emmanuel Lutheran—Longview, WA As treasurer for the LSA board, Kim considers it one of the perks of her job at Emmanuel Lutheran Church—she loves working with numbers and spreadsheets. She is Office Coordinator, responsible for the database, finances/budgets, office volunteers and computer networks, serves as staff liaison for 7 boards and anything else that needs to be done. Her home is filled with kids and animals. She has three great children, a wonderful new daughter-in-law and 5 y-o grandson, a Great Dane, new mutt puppy, two Pomeranians, 1 bird, and 1 cat. Life is good and God is a wonderful provider. LSA Conferences are wonderful places to gain new insights, ideas and friends to support her work in the church. |
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Sheryl Ann Waage, President Administrative Assistant Milwaukie Lutheran—Milwaukie, OR Sheryl Ann has been on staff at Milwaukie Lutheran Church since 1989. A fifth-generation Oregonian, she grew up in the Astoria area and moved to Portland in 1979. She is married to her husband, Rod, and they have three sons and seven grandchildren. Besides being a wife, mother and Nänny (grandmother), Sheryl Ann is a Spiritual Director, Healing Touch Practitioner, Stephen Minister and artist. For relaxation she enjoys canoeing, reading, being with friends and family, and playing with her grandchildren. Sheryl Ann originally came on the LSA Board to fill out a position vacancy and is excited to work with such a fun and faithful group of people. |
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Lisa Gray, Vice President Director of Youth Ministries Zoar Lutheran—Canby, WA Lisa lives in Portland. Her passion is working with youth, helping them grow in their faith and in their sense of belonging and calling within the Body of Christ. Her favorite thing to do is travel. Lisa has had the opportunity to visit eleven countries. She’s an amateur cook who likes to experiment with new recipes. When not traveling, she likes to take pictures, do art, and spend time with her friends and family (especially her adorable twin baby nephews!). She is excited about the opportunity to serve on the LSA Board, because she thinks that communication and connection are vital parts of a healthy society and world, especially in ministries! |
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Megan Brannan, Publicity Office Manager Trinity Lutheran—Pullman, WA Megan is the Office Manager at Trinity Lutheran where she also worships and teaches preschool Sunday school. She is proud to call Pullman, WA her home (GO COUGS!) and lives there with her husband, Gabe and her sons Simon (9) and Owen (3). As a family they like to camp, BBQ, play Mario Cart and attend WSU basketball games. In those rare moments of alone time you will find her reading, knitting, sewing, baking bread and making messes. Megan is serving her firs year on the LSA board; each year she looks forward to connecting with other church workers and is always pleasantly surprised at their shared experiences and connections. |
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Sue Carlson, Secretary Trinity Lutheran—Lynnwood, WA Sue is a lifelong Lutheran and began volunteer work at 18yrs old. She came from a strong youth program at Bethel Lutheran of Shoreline, where she and her husband worked with Jr. High School youth for many years. In 1980 they moved to Trinity Lutheran of Lynnwood, WA. Where she continues as a member and has been Worship Board chair twice, VP/Executive committee, communion assistant/trainer, organized the decoration committee and a member of the choir. Sue currently, organizes six breakfast groups that serve the homeless population every Saturday morning (Neighbors in Need.) She has worked at Christ the King Lutheran, Snohomish, and Edmonds Lutheran Church. Sue is excited to serve on the LSA board, because she believes this is a wonderful place to find Spiritual renewal. |