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Upcoming Events
Sunday, January 1st
One service, 10 am
No formation
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e-vangelist
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December 28, 2016
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VESTRY NOMINATIONS
Have you ever considered running for vestry? Now is your chance! We are currently requesting names to be submitted for Vestry Nominations. You can email the names in to the church office or put them in the basket provided in the narthex. If you are submitting the names of others, please make sure you have their permission first.
The twelve members of the vestry are charged with the care of the property and business of the church. Working with the rector, they exercise leadership in the development of the congregation. Requirements are: having been confirmed, at least 16 years of age, a giver of record, and have been a member of St. Luke's for at least 6 months. There are 11 monthly meetings, generally on the third Tuesday of the month, and one vestry retreat. Please make sure you are able to attend these scheduled events. Before nominating anyone to be on vestry, please make sure you have cleared this with that person first!
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End of Year Reports
All end of year reports are due into the office by January 15th. Please submit your report via email on a .doc file, text file, or within an email to
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Annual Meeting
We will hold our Annual Meeting Sunday, January 22nd, between the services. A light brunch will be served and we will hear end of year reports and vote on Vestry. All parishioners 16 or older are allowed to vote, but you must be present at the meeting.
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Baby Blankets and prayer shawls are needed
We do not have many left to give out. Many thanks to all who make them. They are beautiful and treasured.
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Winter Interlude 2017
Arkansas ECW will hold their Winter Interlude Jan. 6-7, 2017, at Camp Mitchell. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Patricia Matthews, director of Christian formation at Christ Church in Little Rock. She will explore women as agents of peace and change through all stages of life. The price is $85 per person, which includes lodging and meals beginning with dinner on Friday. (The day rate for Saturday, no lodging, is $35 with breakfast, lunch. Board Members staying for the meeting after the event will pay an additional $35.) You can register online using Eventbrite. Or complete this form and mail in with your check. If you have questions, please call Susan Moore at 501-691-9342.
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2017 Altar Flower Chart
The 2017 Altar Flower chart is now up in the Narthex. Reserve your spot for your special event or remembrance.
If you have any questions about Altar Flowers, please contact Caroline in the church office.
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Central Convocation Epiphany Service
St. Mark's in Little Rock will host an Epiphany service for the Central Convocation on Jan. 6. Music will be provided by a choir drawn from the churches of the convocation, and the preacher will be Rev. Stephen Hancock from Second Presbyterian Church in Little Rock. The traditional entrance of the Three Kings forms the centerpiece of the service, and the candle-lighting reminds all to "go into the world in the power of the Spirit." Following the service all are invited to a champagne reception in the Parish Hall.
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25th Eleventh Step Serenity Retreat at Coury House Retreat Center Subiaco Abbey
"Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our Conscious contact with God"
"Our Inner Pathways to our Higher Power"
The Rev. Joanna Seibert MD
(Bring a picture of yourself as a child)
When
: Friday evening January 13 -
Sunday noon January 15, 2017
Where
: Coury House, Subiaco Abbey, Subiaco, Arkansas
For
Whom: Active members of 12 Step Groups
Cost
: Housing: Married couple $300
Single person, private room $200
Shared room (2 persons) @ $150 ea.
Retreat Fee: $25/person
Register
by calling Coury House at 1- 479 - 934 - 4411,
mention Serenity Retreat or email
couryhouse@subi.org
Send
$50, nonrefundable deposit to:
Coury House, Serenity Retreat,
405 N. Subiaco Avenue, Subiaco, Arkansas 72865
Call soon, space is limited to 30 rooms.
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Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) Application
The Episcopal Youth Event (EYE), a triennial event for 9th-12th graders, will take place July 10-14 in Edmond, Okla. It will involve more than 1,000 people from all over the world, and will include great worship services, workshops, and fun activities. You can apply online. The Diocese of Arkansas has 24 spaces available, and the selection will be made the first week of January.
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Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 to 4
Closed: Saturday and Sunday
Office Phone: 501-753-4281
Office Fax: 501-753-4322
Email: stlukesnlr@gmail.com
The office is located behind the church at 4106 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, AR
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Outreach
ADOPT A VET:
Many thanks to all who helped to make the St. Francis House vets' Christmas a little brighter!
HOMELESS SHELTERS' MINISTRY:
The blue barrel has moved to the parish hall. Detergent, bleach and toiletry items, such as small bars of soap (and other travel toiletries), diapers (size 4, 5, 6) are the most needed items for donation at the present time. If you have questions or would like to help with deliveries for this ministry, feel free to contact Betty Seymour.
FAMILY PROMISE MINISTRY AT ST. LUKE'S:
Many thanks to all of you who have donated items, such as blankets, alarm clocks, kitchen appliances, and monetary funds to help support this ministry. We will be hosting families in our parish hall from noon January 1 through the morning of January 8. If you have any questions on this, please contact Nancy Crow, Jeannie Fry, Tom Simmons or John Rhodes.
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Prayer List
Anne Gontermann, Helen Snipan, Nina Goins, Betty Miller, Chris Mikesell, Louis Jenkins, Gloria Holst, Bill Shepherd, Kailyn, Marilyn Gay, Christine Startz, David Martin, Bernice Carrigan, Steve Fanning, Jill Cox, Gene Cox, Jennie Martin, Carle, Paula Kalina, Becky Simpson, Mary Schultz, Dan McKee, Sarah, Betty, Lindsay, Travis, Sue Burford, The Stone Family, Pat Loomis
Special Concerns:
For all the men and women of our Armed Forces, especially
Justin, Joshua, Tim, Matt, Doug, Brian Mahoney, Brian Mennes, Frank Tate,
Alex Schimelpfening, David Liem, Justin, John Landis, Lucas Kunce, David Jackson
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On-Going Events and Programs
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