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Seek God.
Serve Others.
Share Life.
This Week
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A Reformation Worship Series Celebrating 500 Years of Faith
"Vocation in Christian Life"
October 22, 2017
20th Sunday after Pentecost
10 am Worship Service of Holy Communion
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 Upcoming Events & Services
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Join us for an evening of
FUN, FOOD, FELLOWSHIP, and FESTIVITIES
Saturday, Oct. 21, 5-8pm
(Championship BBQ, beer tasting, pretzel making, corn hole, and other activities)
with family, friends, and other folks under the pavilion!!
Names ending in A-M, please bring a side dish.
Names ending in N-Z, please bring a dessert.
Help us with our planning, by signing up on your
Worship Communication Card.
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Do you have a
Corn Hole Game
we can use for
the
Corn Hole Tournament?
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JOIN THE ST LUKE SAINTS ON A 5K FUN RUN COMMEMORATING
THE 500th ANNIVERSARY OF LUTHER'S 95 THESES!
What:
5K Run/Walk with fellow Lutherans- "at the speed of YOU!"
Who: ANY age able to navigate 3.1 miles: pulled in a wagon, walking, running, etc.
Where: The Greenline Trail, starting at the corner of Mullins Station and Farm Road
When: Saturday October 21
st
, 9AM (We decided there were too many competing activities on the 31
st
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Why: For fellowship and community awareness of St Luke and Martin Luther's impact on our world
Regalia: Come dressed in your best Lutheran/German/Monastic Garb and/or Tonsure-with appropriate Footwear!
Cost: It depends on what "bling" you want! (Bling are the awards you receive after a race!) Specifics are on the website-you choose what you want (the medals are REALLY COOL and will make a great heirloom quality keepsake!)
- No Bling - FREE! Just come and have fun and fellowship
- Shirt $35-45 depending on fabric type
- Medal $29
- Commemorative Bib $5
Tips on registering:
Be creative if you order a Bib when deciding on Name, Place, and Bib Number! Some ideas:
City: where you were baptized/confirmed/married
Bib Number: date baptized/confirmed/married
Name: Saint
(your name)
; ChildofGod; etc.
Our TEAM NAME is "St Luke Saints"
Once you register, you will be sent an email to create an account, which is how you will end up self-reporting the time it took you to complete the 5K for engraving on the back of the medal.
Anything Else? Bring your own water!
Rain or shine unless severe weather.
David Wright is the event organizer. To plan properly he MUST know no later than Oct. 14th. Please email him (no, don't tell him at church!!) at [email protected] how many from your family will be participating. Stay tuned for updates on possible after party plans (any volunteers to organize that?)
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October 22nd - This Sunday
Children's Book Fair Fundraiser
Shop faith-filled children's books at a special discount
and earn money for our St. Luke Youth!
This is the last Sunday in the Narthex to view our display of
best selling books from Spark House.
(
cash, check and CREDIT CARDS accepted
) and we will distribute the books when they come in. 20% of all the funds raised will go towards our 2018 Youth Gathering trip to Houston, TX. If you have any questions please contact Jennifer Wright (
[email protected]
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Reformation Worship Series:
Celebrating 500 Years of Faith
Each Sunday in October will have a theme; Sunday 10/22 the theme is "Vocation in Christian Life". Reformation Sunday is next week, October 29 - wear RED!
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Wednesday Night Activities Oct. 25
5
WEB meal
6 Cherub Choir & Youth Choir
6:30 Confirmation Class
7
Adult Choir
7:05 WELCA
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Worship Time is 10 am!
For the remainder of 2017, we will continue
one Worship Service of Holy Communion at 10am.
Join us for Sunday school at 9am!
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Welcome Visitors!
Join us each Sunday as we gather around Word & Sacrament.
Stop by our visitors table for a free gift.
Coffee is available in the Narthex.
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St. Luke's Vision...
Seek God. Serve Others. Share Life.
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Announcements
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Memorial Service for Ben Roman
A memorial service for Ben Roman will be next Saturday, Oct. 28 at 2pm in the Sanctuary, with a reception to follow in the CFC.
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Reformation Books are Here!
The books ordered at the Reformation 500 bookstore have arrived. Your order is ready for pick up on the table in the Narthex (under the TV, with Family Promise sign-ups).
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Family Promise Begins next Sunday, Oct. 29 through Nov. 5
We will
need our full complement of volunteers such as dinner hosts, overnight hosts, weekend morning and day hosts and people to supply main dishes, side items/desserts for dinners.
We will be utilizing our normal sign-up sheets in the narthex as well as an email/internet-based tool (Volunteer Spot) that will allow easy sign ups anywhere an internet connection is available. This system will also provide automated reminders for all volunteers.
Please prayerfully consider spending time with our families.
Contact Jim Allay, Vikki Ernst or Dan Oakley at
[email protected]
with any questions.
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Reformation Worship Services
Sunday, Oct. 29, 10:00am - St. Luke Lutheran Church
Reception to follow in the Narthex
Sunday, Oct. 29, 5:30pm - Church of the Holy Communion
4645 Walnut Grove Rd.
Singers, join the "Combined Choir" - practice at 4pm
prior to the service.
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 11:30am - St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral
700 Poplar Ave.
Singers, join the "Combined Choir" - practice at 10am prior to the service.
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Christmas Musical News
Adults, youth and children are invited to join in a Christmas Music celebration.
On December 10 at 10:00 am we will present the cantata,
Light of the World, by Mark Patterson.
This musical tells the story of how Jesus came to be a beacon of light over 2,000 years ago.
The story is enhanced by the use of narration, drama and song.
Rehearsals will be begin mid October. Please contact Becky Arendt at 720-227-4669
or email her at
[email protected] for further information on how you can help.
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Canned Goods Needed
"Food First Sunday" isn't for a couple of weeks, but we are running very low on canned meats, peanut butter, and cereal. If you are able, please bring what you can. Thank you!
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Knitting in the Narthex
Learn to knit for pleasure or charity! A group led by Paula Cooley w
ill
meet weekly in the Narthex on Wednesdays at 10am, beginning Sept. 13. Bring your projects (knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, or whatever you fancy) and join the fellowship!
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PECANS!!!
As a fundraiser for Family Promise we will be selling fresh 1 pound bags of pecans. We will be selling Plain ($13), Roasted Salted ($14), Milk Chocolate ($14), Dark Chocolate ($14) and Praline ($14). These are the freshest, best tasting pecans that you will ever have. Great for baking, gifts and serving at parties. The delivery date will be prior to Thanksgiving.
They will be on sale in the Narthex through most of October or by contacting Social Ministry at
[email protected]rg.
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Emergency Update - Natural Disasters
Dear St. Luke Saints,
I just spoke with a colleague about the desperate situation in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria, and things still aren't looking good. Families remain in crisis throughout the island with little access to food, water and electricity.
Unfortunately, this situation is not unfolding in isolation. At the same time:
- More than 1,000 people have died from flooding in Nepal and India, which has also washed away crops many poor families depend on to survive.
- Several nations in Africa - including South Sudan, which is mired in conflict - are teetering on the brink of famine.
- Conflict in the Middle East - particularly in Iraq and Syria - has created a refugee crisis of epic proportions. In fact, a colleague with more than 20 years in humanitarian response just visited Iraq and says the destruction there is the worst he's ever seen.
- Friends like you are helping to respond to all of these situations - including in Puerto Rico - but we need to do more. That's why today I'm writing to ask you to make an additional gift, above and beyond your usual generous support, so that together we can reach families in crisis right now.
Each man, woman or child you reach with your gift is a blessing. Together, let's respond to God's call.
In a world of crisis, let's do a world of good.
Donate Now
Please give as generously as you can.
In Christ,
Daniel Speckhard
President & CEO
Lutheran World Relief
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We are collecting
Candy AND
Non-candy Prizes for our Trunk-R-Treat games in the Narthex.
PLEASE DO NOT DONATE ANY CANDY CONTAINING PEANUTS.
Thank you for helping!
Join us on October 29th for our annual Trunk-R-Treat celebration. Trunk-R-Treat is a fun, safe, and friendly environment where kids can walk around the church parking lot and trick or treat as they go from trunk to trunk. We will have games, food, music, prizes, and of course lots and lots of CANDY! The games and activities will begin at 4pm while the adults decorate their cars. Trick or treating will begin at 4:30 (Don't forget to bring your candy to hand out!) and food will be served afterward. All games, food, and activities will be outside so please dress appropriately for the weather. Trunk-R-Treat is for all ages so bring the whole family and don't forget to invite your friends and neighbors. We can't wait to see all of your amazing costumes!
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Thanksgiving Baskets 2017
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St. Luke is collecting food items for the upcoming Thanksgiving Baskets. We are once again hoping to help out 30-40 families. We will be focusing on families that have graduated from our Family Promise ministry, Tonie Robinson/ Peace Lutheran and of course our Outreach families. We are asking for all the Sunday School classes to participate in this worthwhile project.
The packing of the baskets will take place at the Youth Lock-In on Friday, November 17th. Delivery will be on Saturday, November 18th or Sunday, November 19
th
. Each Sunday school student will receive a grocery bag. We ask that you bring the bag back to your Sunday school teacher along with the designated food items assigned to your class. We will be collecting for the baskets the following Sundays: October 29th, November 5th, and November 12th. Again we are asking the Adult Sunday School classes to participate with a specific item. There will be a sign up on the Communication card in the bulletin for turkeys.
This is a great opportunity as parents and caring adults to teach our children the importance of reaching out and helping those less fortunate. Thank you for your help and participation. Any questions please call Vikki Ernst at 378-8829.
Pre-school:
Large cans of soup and Cereal
Pre-K 4's, Kindergarten, 1
st
and 2
nd
graders:
Large cans of soup and Cereal
3
rd
and 4th graders:
5 lb. bags of sugar and 5 lb. bags of flour
5
th
and 6
th
graders:
Large cans of soup and Cereal
7th and 8th graders: Large jars of peanut butter and 5 lb. bags of flour
High School: 5 lb. bags of sugar and Large jars of peanut butter
Pastor's Class:
5 lb. bags of flour and 5 lbs. bag of sugar
Men of Faith 1 and 2:
5 lb. bags of sugar and 5 lb. bags of potatoes
Real Faith for Real Life:
5 lb. bags of potatoes and 5 lb. bags of flour
Parenting Class:
5 lb. bags of potatoes and Large jars of peanut butter
Shady Oaks School children:
Cereal
If you are not involved in an Adult Sunday school class please feel free to bring any of the items listed above t
o the CFC.
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New Members' Class
Interested in joining St. Luke, or just want to know more about what we believe? Join us Wednesday evening, November 8, 5:30-8pm. We have childcare if you need it, and will share a WEB meal together before we start.
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Director of Music Staff Position
Mutual Ministry and the Worship Committee are working to identify
and interview a prospective Music Director. If you have any suggestions please contact Debi Erickson, John Behrends, Bev McGhee, Gary Conway, or Past
or Cliff.
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Ceruti String Quartet
SAVE THE DATE - Saturday, November 11, 3pm in the Sanctuary!
Don't miss an afternoon of
wonderful music with University of Memphis' Ceruti String Quartet, which includes our very own Marcin Arendt! More details to come.
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Sunday School at 9am
Classes start promptly at 9am, so please arrive a few minutes early so you won't miss anything!
Sunday School Classes
Preschool
Cradle Roll
(up to 2 y/o)
Nursery
2's and 3's
Room #113 Amy Wright
Carol Mattison
Meredith Watson
Elementary
Pre-K 4's, K 5's,1st and
2nd grades
Room #111 Vikki & Dale Ernst
3rd and 4th grades
Room #145 Terri & Richard Williamson
Youth
5th and 6th grades
Room # 154 Priscilla Hughes, Joann Foster
7th and 8th grades
Room # 142 Jim Allay, Britta Hall
9th - 12th grades
Youth Room Jennifer & Paul Wright
Adult Sunday School
Women of Faith
Room # 152 Jennifer Carkeet
Study-
Believing God: Experiencing a Fresh Explosion of Faith
by Beth Moore.
Real Faith for Real Life
Room # 106/108 Paul and Connie White
Study-
Book of Acts
(the new Community Room)
Men of Faith
1
Choir Room Chris Carkeet
Study - Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning
Men of Faith
2
Room #135 David Wright
Study-
The Truth Project
Parenting Class
Old Kitchen
Study-
Boundaries With Kids
Discipleship Class
CFC Pastor Cliff
Study - Each Sunday's Bible Lessons
South End Sunday School Rooms
1
Nursery (Cradle Roll)
2
Rm 111
(Pre-K 4's, K5's, 1st & 2nd grade)
3
Rm 113 (2's & 3's)
4
Rm 106/108-Community Room
(Real Faith for Real Life)
5
Old Kitchen (Parenting Class)
St. Luke Lutheran Church
2000 N. Germantown Parkway
Cordova, TN 38016
www.stlukememphis.org
901-756-8850
Sunday School 9am, Worship 10am
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Calendar
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This Week's Calendar -
October
| 21 Sat. |
8:00 am
9:00 am
5:00 pm |
Jazzercise
Lawn Team -
GOLD
Reformation 5K Fun Run
Oktoberfest
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| 22 Sun. |
9:00 am
10:00 am
11:15 am
3:00 pm |
Youth Book Fair
Cherub Choir Sings
Sunday School - all ages
Worship Service of Holy Communion
All SLY Clue Party
Girl Scouts Troop 13778
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23 Mon.
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5:15 pm
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Jazzercise
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| 24 Tues. |
10:00 am
5:15 pm
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Ladies Bible Study
Jazzercise
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| 25 Wed. |
10:00 am
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:05 pm |
Knitting in the Narthex
WEB Meal
Christmas Musical Practice/Cherub & Youth
Confirmation Class
Adult Choir Practice
WELCA |
| 26 Thurs. |
1:30 pm
5:15 pm
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Women's Bible Study
Jazzercise
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| 27 Fri. |
6:30 am
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Men's Bible Study
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| 28 Sat. |
8:00 am
2:00 pm |
Jazzercise
Roman Memorial Service |
| 29 Sun. |
9:00 am
10:00 am
11:15 am
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
5:30 pm |
Reformation 500 Sunday
Family Promise Hosting through Nov. 5
Sunday School - all ages
Worship Service of Holy Communion
Reformation Reception
Girl Scouts Troop 13778
Trunk R Treat
Community Reformation Service |
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Financial Update
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October 15 Contributions to General Fund
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| This Week |
9,503 |
| Budget per Week |
8,173 |
| This Year YTD |
343,808 |
| Budget YTD |
343,269 |
| Last Year YTD |
347,560 |
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St. Luke Lutheran Church | 756-8850 | stlukememphis.org
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