Announcements for this Sunday: The 3rd Sunday in Advent
Poinsettia delivery
Following services Sunday, stop by the Glenn Gallery to select a beautiful poinsettia to deliver to a member who is homebound or resides in a assisted living/nurse care home. A special invitation goes out to folks with children – children can be spectacular ambassadors of the church! The name and address of a parishioner to visit is provided.  Thank you to the Daughters of the King for organizing this annual expression of St. Luke's love!
Advent Outreach Tree

Celebrate Christ’s light in the word by making a donation to one of the ministries supported by the tree and receive a lovely ornament explaining the donation to give to your friends or family. This year’s tree benefits: IHAD, TACC and Crossroads. The tree is located in the Reception Area. This is the final Sunday to make donations and get your ornaments.
The EYC heads to Target at Lindbergh Plaza Sunday evening for a fun game of Toy Tag - with the goal of gathering toys for the children of Emmaus House. We will meet at Target at 5:30 to collect the toys and then head on over to the Matthews’ house to wrap the presents and enjoy some delicious food! Youth should be dropped off at the Target at 5:30 p.m. and picked up at the Matthew’s house at 8 p.m. Please bring $20 with you to participate! 
Live from St. Luke’s on Christmas Eve
If you can’t be with us on Peachtree Street to worship on Christmas Eve, join us virtually. We will broadcast live the 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. services on December 24. All you have to do is go to the church homepage and click on the icon for the service you want to watch. You must watch live at the time of the service. You can watch on your computer, phone or tablet.
A few more good things to know:
Tuesday, December 19
All men of St. Luke’s - and their friends and colleagues - are invited to attend. The Rev. Dan Matthews will lead our program. Coffee begins at 7 a.m. with breakfast served at 7:30 a.m. followed by a program from 8-8:30 a.m.; Cost: $5.00. Please reserve your spot online or by calling the church reservation line at 404-873-7777.  
Let It Shine! Thank you to all those parishioners who have completed and return a pledge card! We encourage those who have not yet done so, to please do so as soon as possible. Thank you for being a part of and supporting our church’s many ministries.  
Crossroads Christmas
Christmas Meal at Crossroads
Volunteers are needed to assist Clyde in the Kitchen as he serves a hearty meal and holiday cheer on Thursday, Dec. 21. Each year, Crossroads saves this volunteer opportunity for St. Luke’s members. Sign up at the Reception Desk. There are a limited number of spots. Volunteers begin at 8:30 a.m. The meal is served beginning at 10 a.m.  
The Vestry Nominating Committee has announced its 2018 slate of candidates: C.J. Cash, Sara Kennedy, Neil Schemm and Drew Vann. Parishioners have until thirty days prior to the Annual Meeting to make additional nominations by submitting a petition signed by at least 3 parishioners in good standing. Those elected will replace Debbie Bachmann, Ardith Barrow, Phil Lamson and Brian Opsahl, who will have fulfilled their terms as of January 2018. The Annual Parish Meeting is Sunday, January 28 at 11 a.m.  
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The Rite of Holy Baptism will be celebrated on January 7. If you wish to have your child baptized, or are an adult prepared for baptism, please contact Michelle Jemmott at 404-873-7616 or michelle@stlukesatlanta.org. Deadline for information to be in to the church is Wednesday, December 27.
For more about what is happening at St. Luke's:
This Sunday's Schedule
The Nursery opens Sunday mornings at 8:40 a.m. for children and babies 5 years old and younger.

7:45 a.m. -Sojourners Breakfast at the Majestic Diner-OS
8 a.m.-Holy Eucharist, Rite II    
9 a.m.-Holy Eucharist, Rite II        
9 a.m.-Children's Chapel in Wilmer Chapel
10:15 a.m.-Christian Ed for all ages
10:15 a.m.-Christmas Pageant Rehearsal-Room 103
11:15 a.m.-Holy Eucharist, Rite II    
12:15 p.m.-Coffee Hour-Parish Hall
12:30  p.m.-Intercessors-Library
12:30 p.m.-Peace in Our Time Prayer Service-Garden

3:30 p.m.-Girl Scout Troop #4054-Room 108
4:15 p.m. -Nursery opens for Sunday 2.0    
4:15 p.m. -Senior Choristers Rehearsal-Choir Room
5 p.m.-Christmas Pageant Rehearsal-Church
5 p.m. -Toy Tag for Emmaus House-OS
5 p.m.-Junior Chorister Rehearsal-Choir Room
5 p.m.-Preparatory Choir Rehearsal-Room 107
THE ALTAR greenery is given to the Glory of God and in memory of John Winter Mallernee by Rollin Elliott Mallernee. 
Adult Christian Education
Art and Spirituality: The Interactive Path
The Rev. Dan Matthews Jr. and Randy Miller | Dec. 17 | Parish Hall
For many of us, art is a static medium. A painting hangs upon the wall or a sculpture sits in the middle of the museum, static and unchanging, awaiting an observer to gaze upon it and then move on with life. In the church, this is no less true. Stained glass windows are installed and remain motionless for generations of observers. But, is there an opportunity to experience the intersection of art and spirituality as something dynamic and interactive? This three-part class will explore various modalities of art and the opportunities they offer to express and discover God in new and interesting ways.

Sunday’s Lectionary: A Bible Study
Colin Brown | Dec. 17 | Wilmer Chapel
Join Colin Brown, a seminarian at Candler, to explore God’s Word in the day’s designated scripture lessons. We all see the world through the filter of life experience and life transitions. This bible study is designed to engage us in a deeper exploration of biblical texts acknowledging the lens of life experiences we bring to that study. No preparation necessary. Drop in as you are able. This class invites you to come, engage the Scripture and respond to God’s word.

The Sunday Papers
Matt Boyer, Jonathan Serrie | Dec. 17 | St. Luke Room
A free-flowing discussion about current events, faith and their intersection in our daily lives facilitated by parishioners Jonathan Serrie and Matt Boyer. Our discussions each week will be informed by scripture, national or local news sources. All views, thoughts and opinions are welcomed and encouraged.
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This and That
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The Cathedral Book Store will be open until 4 p.m.on Saturdays in Advent!


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