Tena Storgaard - Council Treasurer

I was born in California, but my family moved to Washington when I was 5 years old.  I grew up in Lynden, Washington on a dairy farm.  My duties were to feed the calves and when I was older to milk cows twice a day.  Looking back on it, it was a hard life, but my parents gave us kids a great work ethic.  I was very fortunate to be raised by two God-fearing parents.  We attended a Christian Reformed Church and I accepted Christ at the age of 17. 

After graduating from high school, I attended Dordt University in Iowa for 2 years and received my Secretarial Science degree (this is no longer available as everyone now has a computer on their desk)!  I then came back to Washington and got my first job with an engineering firm in the Seattle area.  During this time, I also completed my bachelor’s degree in accounting.  I continue to work as an accountant for a large engineering firm.

Before meeting my husband, I was not walking with the Lord, but He kept a hold of me.  Through those challenges, Christ showed me how faithful our Father is and how He loves and takes care of those who call on His name.  As Lamentations 3:22-23 says “because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” 

I met Steve at Highlands Community Church in Renton, and we have been married for 30 years.  We have three grown children, and four grandchildren.  We pray that God uses us to be a witness to each of them, especially as two of our grandchildren are not being raised in a Christian family.  Steve and I co-lead a multi-church (that stemmed from our last church) life group that meets bi-weekly to challenge us through the study of God’s word and a time of fellowship with these fellow believers. I also attend an online Bible Study Fellowship class that helps give me a greater knowledge of Him, and it also challenges me to grow in a deeper understanding of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

We have been at LTCC now for about 4 years.  We have been involved in the Missions Committee, Hospitality team, and serve as greeters, occasionally.  Lake Tapps Community Church has been very welcoming and friendly to us, and we are happy to be a part of the LTCC family.

Tena can be reached at treasurer@laketappscc.org