This year, our annual Service of Comfort & Rest will be available “on demand” via the Saint Luke’s Youtube channel. 2020 has provided all of us reasons to lament and to seek the assurance of God’s presence and faithfulness., and as always, this special candle light service offers a time of prayer, scripture, music, and reflection to provide hope and comfort to those finding it difficult to celebrate this season. Our hope is that being able to view this contemplative service at your convenience will be helpful. Feel free to share it with your friends and family. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Shannon Dill.

All are invited! Please join us Saturday, Dec. 12, at 9 am (via Zoom) for our December Virtual Church Breakfast, featuring Andrea Brantley, Executive Director, and Wanda Hunter, Family Advocate, of Family Promise of North Fulton/Dekalb. Hear updates on our Family Promise families, as well as plans for shared hosting in 2021. Look for the meeting link in next week's Highlights.

Saint Luke’s is excited to announce the addition of two new section leaders to our Chancel Choir. Amos Warren and Clarence Bell will be singing tenor and bass with the choir beginning Christmas week and beyond. We will look forward to seeing them on our screens and in person soon!

This year's advent theme is "Those Who Dream," a theme for the dreamers in all of us - those who dream of a deeper connection with God and those who dream of a better world. For a preview of upcoming weeks, check out our Advent web page. For the Advent daily devotional, click here*.

On Sunday, Dec. 20, from 6:30- 8 pm, Saint Luke’s will host “A Drive Through Bethlehem” event, which will feature several “scenes” depicting the nativity story, along with our favorite furry friends from the Little Red Barn.

SPECIAL NOTE: We still need volunteers to make this event happen! Family pods and social distancing required. This is a community event, so sign up to help Saint Luke's shine! Contact Catherine Anne Thomas, Director of Children's Ministry.

Join the Interfaith Outreach Home's (IOH) Virtual Gala to learn how you can help provide homeless Atlanta families with a place to call home. The Gala will take place on Thursday, Dec. 10, from 7-7:30pm. To register, click here.

Whether it’s for Christmas gifts, everyday necessities, or for groceries on Amazon Fresh or Whole Foods, your purchases can help Saint Luke’s! Through Amazon Smile, almost every purchase is eligible – you get the same prices and your Amazon Prime benefits – and Amazon donates 0.5% to Saint Luke’s! To select Saint Luke’s as your Amazon Smile charity, click here.

CAC is in need of cleaning supplies, cooking oil and toilet paper. Please deliver items to church member Bob Schultz, at 1660 Kings Down Cir, Dunwoody GA 30338.  Please leave donations on the front porch, keeping in mind social distancing. As an alternate to physical donations, you can donate online using any of the various platforms that provide delivery: Costco, Amazon, Publix or Kroger. For CAC location, hours and more information, go to ourcac.org.

The Saint Luke’s donation drive benefitting Thornwell Home for Children will end on Sunday, Dec.13. You can donate through Realm by clicking on the “Thornwell” fund button after entering your donation amount, or you can mail a check to the church payable to Saint Luke’s Presbyterian Women with “Thornwell” in the memo line. Thank you for your continued support! Questions? Contact Christy Keohane at 678-595-7741.