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The Fourth Sunday in Lent - Sunday, March 26, 2017
Sunday Schedule
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8 a.m.-Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9 a.m.-Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:15 a.m.-Christian Education for all ages
10:15 a.m.-Youth Confirmation Class-Room 202
11:15 a.m.-Holy Eucharist, Rite II
12:15 p.m.-Coffee Hour-Parish Hall
1 p.m.-InterPlay-St. Luke Room
2 p.m.-Girl Scout Troop #4054-Room 108
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3:30 p.m. The Nursery opens for Sunday 2.0
4 p.m.-God Squad-Room 111
4 p.m.-Senior and Junior Choristers-Choir Room
4 p.m.-Lenten Book Study: Transformed Lives-Hamilton Room
4:30 p.m.-Adventures in Music-Room 107
5 p.m.-Preparatory Choir-Room 107
5 p.m.-EYC-The Park
5:45 p.m.-Sunday 2.0 Supper- Parish Hall
6 p.m.-Loaves and Fishes-Offsite
6:30 p.m.-Compline-Church
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Lenten Book Study: Atonement |4 p.m. |Hamilton Room
Our final session is Sunday.
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Chicken Tetrazzini,
stir fry vegetables, salad bar, assorted breads, dessert
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THE ALTAR greenery is given
to the Glory of God.
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Loaves and Fishes
meets Sunday, March 26 at 6 p.m. at the home of Nancy and John Beane (33 Habersham Park NW | 404-354-1835). The Rev. Elizabeth Shows Caffey will lead the program. Bring a dish to share and your beverage of choice. Tea and soft drinks will be provided. Loaves and Fishes is a social gathering for St Luke’s adults to be in community the last Sunday evening of each month. For more information or to be added to our email list, contact Susan or Stan Reid (susanstanreid@yahoo.com | 770-396-4041). We hope you can join us for all or any part of the evening.
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If you are not able to make it to St. Luke's on a Sunday morning, we are now broadcasting live via the Internet at 9 a.m. Just click here.
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Come to the Table: Faith and Our Food System | The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Ayres | Parish Hall
The table around which Christians regularly gather—the Lord’s table—stands as a witness to God’s abundance, God’s presence in the material gifts of the earth, and God’s delight in the nourishment and enlivening of earthly bodies. Each time we share the bread and cup, we testify to God’s presence in the simple acts of eating and drinking together. What does this action mean, however, in the midst of a food system faced with such serious challenges as food insecurity, obstructed access to healthy and affordable food, community instability, environmental degradation, and the disenfranchisement of people? Join Candler professor Jennifer Ayres at 10:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall to explore the relationship between the sacrament of the Eucharist and practices of resistance such as growing food, supporting farmers and workers, re-visioning agriculture, and relationship-building. A frequent writer on faith formation and food justice, she is the author of Good Food: Grounded Practical Theology.
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Transforming Questions | The Rev. Elizabeth Shows Caffey | St. Luke Room
Many Christians and seekers operate under an assumption that doubt is the opposite of faith. Questions are an essential part of faith. Almost every single person in scripture who encounters God does so with a lot of questions, and more than a little doubt. Join us as we wrestle with some of the most basic questions of our faith: Who is Jesus? Does God answer prayer?
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Inquirer’s Membership Class | Wilmer Chapel
Led by Dan Matthews, this is an opportunity to learn more about the church and to have those burning questions answered. The classes are for those who are pursuing full membership at St. Luke’s and those persons just wanting a refresher. All are welcome!
To learn more about becoming a member of St. Luke’s or participating in the Inquirer’s Class, contact Mark Simmons at 404-873-7624 or Mark@StLukesAtlanta.org. We would love to visit with you about the process!
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Make a contribution to the Flower Guild in memory of or thanksgiving for the special people in your life, and support the talented members who prepare the church for the celebration of Easter Day! Pick up a form from the Reception Desk or tract racks. There is a box at the Reception Desk where you can submit your form and check, or you can mail it to the church. If you prefer, you can make and pay for your dedication(s) online at StLukesAtlanta.org. Dedications received by Monday, April 3 will be acknowledged in the Easter Day worship booklets.
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Night Watch Sign Up at the Reception Desk for this annual prayer vigil that begins after the Maundy Thursday liturgy and ends at 11:30 a.m. on Good Friday. Keeping watch during this night is an ancient spiritual practice of the church in which teams of people come for one hour to pray and reflect on the events of Holy Week, in anticipation of Easter. We provide space in the Wilmer Chapel, as well as prayers and other material for reflection. We ask folks to come in teams of two and to sign up for the hours they will cover.
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The Rite of Holy Baptism will be celebrated next at the Easter Vigil. 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 is Monday, April 3.
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The Children’s ministry is asking for donations of empty Easter Eggs (the plastic variety) for the Hunt on Easter Day. Please drop them off at Heather Chase’s office.
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Opportunities & Announcements
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Join us this Wednesday and every Wednesday in Lent for our annual mid-week luncheon and reflection. The Rev. Dan Matthews’ program brings St. Luke’s gorgeous stained glass windows to new light as he delves into the significance of the stories and art depicted in the windows. You will be nourished in body and soul. The menu includes Emory Sourbeer’s delicious soups and arguably the best cheese bread in town. We begin serving at 11:45 a.m. and the program concludes by 1 p.m. $8 at the door.
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Fill the Outreach Baskets
This Sunday is the final Sunday we’re filling the Outreach Baskets with stick deodorant (Dove, Secret or Suave only please) for the Women’s Ministry at Arrendale State Prison, the largest women’s prison in Georgia. Its Chaplaincy Department has a variety of programs including worship, religious education, music, dance ministry, pastoral therapy groups, and ministry to inmates with mental health issues, postpartum issues, and chronic medical issues such as HIV, hepatitis C and cancer, and substance abuse issues.
Next month, we'll be collecting cleaning supplies for Foreverfamilies - an organization that works with children who have an incarcerated parent.
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Tend the Fold by “reaching out and reconnecting” to members whom we may have not seen for a while. We’ll meet next Sunday, April 2 at 12:30 p.m. in the Hamilton Room for lunch and note writing - inviting them to join us for Lent and Easter worship and other activities. These may be friends we’ve lost track of, or friends who have not been able to make it to church lately. We’ll write and mail personal notes to them as part of our commitment to “tend the fold.” Whether or not you are able to join us, if you think of folks you would like us to reach out to, please email or mention their names to Mark Simmons (mark@stlukesatlanta.org) or a member of the Evangelism Committee by March 30.
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Remember we will be gathering to thank supporters of The Park at St. Luke’s on Sunday, April 2 at 6 p.m. If you have not RSVP’d, call 404-873-7777 and join us at the home of Ted and Susan Pound (2322 Mount Paran Road) so we can thank you in person. Your support keeps The Park looking great.
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Hike at Arabia Mountain State Park on Saturday, April 1 (time TBA). Join your fellow sojourners for a morning hike in the beautiful Arabia Mountain State Park in DeKalb County. More than 2,000 acres, two monadnock mountains, three lakes and many historic sites. the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, located just outside 1-285 perimeter on Atlanta’s east side, is full of opportunities for outdoor adventure close to the metro area. Reservations required by March 30. Coordinators: Bill and Susan Willson .
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Housing Needed for TACC Summer Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Student TACC holds a 10-week CPE unit during the summer and housing for one seminarian is needed. The student will supply their own meals and transportation. If you are interested and have space available, please contact Karen Miller at TACC (404-876-6266, extension 2014).
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Spring has sprung and that means it’s time to plant the warm-weather crops in the Mustard Seed Garden. Join us on Saturday, April 22 at 9 a.m. (we should be finished by 11 a.m., if not earlier - many hands make light work) to help harvest the the remains of the winter greens; prepare the beds; and plant tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, okra, and more. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and gardening gloves; we will provide necessary tools. Invite your friends! No experience necessary.
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Re-Imagining Our Dreams:
Act III Luncheon
Tuesday, April 25 at 11:30 a.m.
RSVP: 404-873-7777
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5th ANNUAL CROSSROADS GALA
20/20:
Vision for Crossroads
Thursday, April 27 from 6-9 p.m.
at the Mason Gallery.
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Especially for Families with Young Children
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April Fool’s Day Play Date for Big and Little Kids (0-5th grade) at Sensations Therafun on Saturday, April 1 from 4-6 pm. Bring the kids for all kinds of play – trampolines, art, zipline and more at Sensations Therafun! The playspace is for ALL ages and abilities (even bikes for adults to ride with kids and a quiet room). We will meet at Sensations Therafun:1704 Chantilly Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30324. We will also have pizza dinner available there. The cost is $12 per kid, adults are free. RSVP online from the Sign-Up tab.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2017
June 12-16 | 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
VBS welcomes kids from 3 years old to rising 5th graders.
REGISTER NOW! Register by April 10
and bring a friend for free.
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From the Seedtime & Harvest Gardeners at the Friendship Center at Holy Comforter Church: Saturday, April 8
, first plant sale of the season, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop for over 30 varieties of tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, basil, and annuals with perennial flowers, shrubs, groundcovers, and herbs, too. Resolve to support your LOCAL and ORGANIC growers at the Friendship Center in their 16th year of plant sales, 737 Woodland Ave, SE, Atlanta 30307
Holycomforter-atlanta.org
(404)627-6510.
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The Hart Readers, a program of the Cathedral Book Store, meet in the Walthour Library at the Cathedral of St. Philip each month. The book for April is “Silence” by Shusaku Endo; you might want to get started. 2744 Peachtree Road, Atlanta 30305. Thursday, April 5, 6:30 p.m.
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Wherever you are on your spiritual
journey, St. Luke's welcomes you!
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