ANNOUNCEMENTS
BALANCE AND MOVEMENT CLASS
Tuesdays @ 1pm. If you are interested in this class please call the Church Office 772-286-5455 for details. The cost is $10 per session with prepayment of the current month in advance and a $15 initial, yearly registration fee for St. Luke’s School of the Arts.
YOGA CLASS
Thursdays at 4pm in the School of the Arts building. Join us for an hour of easy Iyengar Yoga followed by 30 minutes of Yoga Nidra (a meditation while we are lying down). The cost is $10 per session and a $15 initial, yearly registration fee for St. Luke’s School of the Arts.
PLEASE NOTE: Yoga class is in recess until SLSA room is repaired.
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION
St. Luke’s is a member of the World Community for Christian Mediators. John Main, a Benedictine brother opened the first Christian Meditation Centre at Ealing Abbey in London in 1975. Now led by Laurence Freeman OSB, the Community’s home is in the International Centre in London with chapters in more than 100 countries. Meditation is based on Christian principles but open to all. Meditation has been proven to be very beneficial to health and wellness. No previous experience is needed as materials are offered to anyone interested in coming St. Luke’s offers this group as a gift of just being instead of doing. Every Saturday morning 10:30 - 11:15am in the SLSA/Administration Bldg.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY!!
Santa is coming to the St. Luke's Thrift Shop for the whole month of July. Prices so low on Christmas items and decor that even the Elves can afford it! We are open Wednesday through Saturday from 10am to 1pm. If you have any questions, please see Arlene Brammer or Bob Grubb. Thank you for your support!
FRIDAY MORNING BINGO
Join us for FRIDAY morning weekly Bingo in the Parish Hall. Doors open at 9:30 am, and games begin 10:30 am. Lunch is served for $3. Our players come for the camaraderie as well as the prizes. See you there!
BINGO ITALIAN NIGHT
The next Bingo Italian Night is Thursday, August 16! For the reasonable price of $10, each person will receive a small Bingo Card and a Pasta Dinner with Salad and Dessert. Beer & wine will be available for a donation as will the purchase of additional cards and specials. Come join us for a night of fun and fellowship. Doors open at 5pm, dinner @5:30pm and Bingo promptly begins at 6:30pm.
CHILDREN'S BOOKS NEEDED
Saturday August 4, 2018 is the date for the Back to School Back Pack Event and again I am asking for help with children's books. Each year we give away at least 500 backpacks, free haircuts and lots of other goodies and BOOKS. Books range from kindergarten to 8
th
grade and each student chooses a book to take from the book corner before they exit. Please leave books at the rear of the church and I will collect them. Monetary contributions can be placed in an Offering envelope, please indicate on the envelope the offering is for ‘Books for 8/4’. Your help will be truly appreciated! Thank you, Edwina Dunworth 772-600-5961. It isn't too early to start!
SOCKS FOR BTS
In addition to giving away the filled back packs at our Back to School Event this year on August 4th, we are also giving away new socks. There will be a basket in the church and one in the parish hall to receive donations. Boys, girls, large, medium, small, white or colors, full or anklet socks; any will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Carol Adams
BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT COMING SOON AUGUST 4
For the last 13 years St. Luke’s has been giving away backpacks filled with supplies to the children in our area. This year we hope to give away 700!!! Free haircuts, a book, socks, dental supplies, baked goods, face painting and Thrift Store bargains are all a part of the day. How can you help??? Here are some ideas:
1. Volunteer either Friday or Saturday, sign-up in the Parish Hall
2. Sponsor-A-Child. For $20 you can assure a child a day of delight (Bus in the PH)
3. Bake or buy cookies, wrap 2 to a baggie, bring on Friday or Saturday of the event.
Please no nuts. Chocolate Chip or Sugar are the favorites.
4. Get the word out — Place posters in your community or post online on your favorite site.
5. Can’t be here, make a donation of any amount and send a check to the office made out to St Luke’s with Back To School in the note area.
6. Come to the festivities on August 4, 7:30- noon and be a greeter with a smile. I guarantee you won’t be sorry.
Any questions see Vicki or call 772-221-8345. Thanks, Back To School Committee
JESUS AND HIS JEWISH INFLUENCES
We continue our summer study of the Jewish influences that shaped Jesus’ background. We meet on Tuesdays at 5PM in the Parish Hall. Please call the office to register so that we can prepare materials. 772-286-5455. Come for one session or all. Doug Webber is our facilitator.
July 31 Alexander the Great’s Impact on the Jews
August 7 Jews and Greek Rule: The Heliodorus Affair
August 14 Desolating Sacrilege and the Maccabean Revolt
August 21 Apocalyptic Works and the “Son of Man”
August 28 Jesus’s Jewish Lineage
September 4 Was Jesus a Pharisee?
STEWARDSHIP REQUEST
Summer is here! School is out. Vacations have started and that species of bird, the “snowbird” has migrated north. What hasn’t gone on vacation are the ministries and operational needs of St. Luke’s. We ask that you please remember to maintain your financial support during the summer months and maybe find it in your hearts to add a little additional support to help. Thank you for your prayerful consideration. - Stewardship Committee
