August 11, 2017

Dear People of St. Luke’s: In this edition you will find many photos of our three summer programs – The Emperor’s New Clothes, Vacation Bible School (VBS), and the Back-to-School BackPack Give-Away.  All took our support in many volunteer hours, financial contributions, and daily prayers.  THANK YOU. THANK YOU.  We are told that we are called to care for the least, the littlest, the ignored.  Our culture values children immensely, especially when they are “ours.” Few of the children we serve are related but, indeed, they are ours – ours to care for, protect, provide, pray for, but most of all to let them know that God in the face of Christ and Christ’s followers love them. You are a powerful statement to this call. Enjoy the smiles you will see!  Thank you. Peace, Rev. Carol  Sundays readings

ANNOUNCEMENTS REGISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH FAITH FORMATION   is August 13 and August 20 with first meeting August 20! iGNITE (12-16) Good News Bearers (9-11) Godly Play (5-8) Nursery is available 9-11:30am See you in the Parish Hall to register!   BALANCE AND MOVEMENT CLASS Please join us at 1pm on Tuesdays for an hour of  instruction on how to maintain your strength and independence to aid in decreasing your risks for falls and injury.  The cost is just $10 per class with a $15 one-time registration fee.  A portion of your fee is contributed to St. Luke’s!     YOGA CLASS Thursdays at 4pm in the School of the Arts building.  Join us for an hour of easy Iyengar Yoga followed by 30 minutes of Yoga Nidra (a meditation while we are lying down).  The cost is $10 per session with a $15 initial registration fee.   FRIDAY MORNING BINGO! Join us for FRIDAY morning weekly Bingo in the Parish Hall.  Doors open at 9:30am, and games begin 10:30am.  Lunch is served for $3.  Our players come for the camaraderie as well as the prizes.  See you there! NEXT DINNER OUT WITH FRIENDS is scheduled for Wednesday, August 16th at Twisted Tuna (4290 SE Salerno Rd., Stuart)  5:30 - 6pm.  Please call Lee at 772-545-2303 to let her know you're coming.  Thanks! UPCOMING BINGO ITALIAN NIGHT! Don’t forget, the next Bingo Italian Night is Thursday, August 17th! For the very reasonable price of $10, each person will receive a small Bingo Card and a Pasta Dinner with  Salad and Dessert. Beer & Wine will be available for a donation as will the purchase of  additional cards and specials. Come join us for a night of fun and fellowship. The doors open at 5pm, dinner will be at 5:30pm and Bingo will promptly begin at 6:30pm. STEWARDSHIP REQUEST Summer is here!  School is out. Vacations have started and that species of bird, the “snowbird” has migrated north. What hasn’t gone on vacation are the ministries and operational needs of St. Luke’s.  We ask that you please remember to maintain your financial support during the summer months and maybe find it in your hearts to add a little additional support to help St. Luke’s weather this “dry” season.  Thank you for your prayerful consideration.        - Bob Grubb, Stewardship Chairperson

CALENDAR Bingo every Friday   9:30am Christian Meditation                  Saturdays 9:30 - 10:15am Healing Service          Wednesdays 10am Balance Class            Tuesdays  1 - 2pm Yoga Class            Thursdays 4-5pm Dinner Out With Friends                           Wednesday, August 16  5:30pm Bingo Italian Night           Thursday, August 17  5pm

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Back to School Backpack Giveaway, August 5

VBS Fun Maker Factory  July 21

SLSA Summer Camp Performance  June 30

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