Special Note: Worship services will be offered by Facebook LIVE.
If the service is unavailable in this way, worship will also be accessible live via Zoom (no account required by either vendor).
Details and links will be available here.
Adults and kids of all ages are invited to participate in Saint Luke's Virtual Trivia on Sunday, May 31, at 4 pm! So,
mark your calendar and start brushing up on your trivia facts and knowledge! More details in next week's Highlights!
Saint Luke's April Financial Summary
To view the Saint Luke's April Financial Summary, please click here.
May 25: Saint Luke's Staff Off
While the Saint Luke's office remains closed, the staff will be off on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
Pentecost Packets for Kids!
All Saint Luke's kids will be receiving (or have already received) a packet filled with the
Pentecost story, as well as some fun things that float or fly! As you see these toys move through the air, think about the mighty winds of the Holy Spirit that came to Jesus' friends 50 days after the first Easter - and after Christ had ascended to heaven. We want to see the fun...so take a short video of the outside fun so that we can share with our church family during our live stream worship on Pentecost Sunday, which is May 31. Please send videos to
Erin Murray.
SLLS Hosts Drive-by Celebration
Saint Luke's Little Saints Preschool & Kindergarten is hosting a Drive-by Celebration at the End of the Rainbow! Starting at 10 am today, Wednesday, May 20, current families will socially, distantly wave farewell to the SLLS teachers from their cars as they follow the rainbow through our school parking lot. Pre-K graduates will receive their diplomas as we commemorate a curious yet COLORFUL year!
TODAY! Last Zoom Time with Elementary Kids!
All kids in first through fifth grades are invited to join us for a Zoom gathering on Wednesday, May 20 from 3:00 until 3:40. This will be our last "regular" Wednesday call for awhile, but don't worry - we have some fun new summer activities coming your way! For a meeting invitation and the password, please contact
Erin Murray.
Saint Luke's Celebrates HS Seniors
Saint Luke's celebrated our graduating high school seniors during Sunday's Baccalaureate service. In case you missed it, you can watch it
here.
Calling Musicians for Virtual Coffee House
Submission Deadline is June 14!
All are invited to participate in Saint Luke's upcoming virtual musical showcase, which will be Sunday, June 28 at 4pm. Spend the afternoon enjoying together our own talented musicians in a "Chastain unplugged" style event. Musicians, please record a video of your solo or small group home performance of your favorite song cover or original piece and share it with us. All styles and genres are encouraged and welcome.
Submissions can be made by way of your preferred cloud sharing service to Saint Luke's member Steve Cashwell by June 14. For any questions, musical ideas, or help with accompaniment options, please contact
Clair Maxwell, director of Music Ministry. We look forward to "hearing" from you!
Summer Worship Music
We're looking for your music video submissions to include in upcoming summer worship services online. Make a horizontal video of you playing or singing one of your favorite or best pieces. Think about what you're wearing and what can be seen in the background. Then, send it to Saint Luke's member
Steve Cashwell.
Contact Director of Music Ministry Clair Maxwell with any questions or for help in music accompaniment or suggestions.
Cummiskey Named SLPC Scholarship Winner
Each year, a $2,500 scholarship is awarded to a Saint Luke's college bound high school senior. The scholarship is funded by an anonymous donor and one recipient is selected by the College Scholarship Committee after prayerful consideration and a detailed review of all applications. The 2020 winner is Nelson Cummiskey. We congratulate Nelson and all Saint Luke's college bound seniors. Saint Luke's is blessed to have so many who have achieved scholastic excellence and who give so much to our community and church.
New "Be the Good" Family Challenge!
Adults & Kids of All Ages!
The residents at many senior living centers are VERY lonely! Since they cannot have visitors during this time, these folks could really use our help. Let's see how many cards, letters, or notes we can make for them during May! Kids of ALL ages (and we mean ALL) are invited to participate! We will leave a bin that says "Senior Living Cards" by the church front door, so drive by and drop your letters in. Thanks to church member Sylvia Jackson and others who will deliver these to facilities in our community. This is not a competition, but it will be fun for us to count the blessings making their way to so many! Contact
Catherine Anne Thomas with questions.
Would you like to help keep our church family connected?
Staying connected to each other has perhaps never been more important. While our Deacons are doing great ministry with their flocks, we know there is more that we, as a church family, can do. We have devised a system to help ensure that our members, particularly those who may need extra encouragement during this time, feel connected as a church family. If you would like to assist in this effort to stay connected, please volunteer on our web site, or contact Shannon Dill, Mary Martin or Cathie Rogers.
Do You Need Assistance?
The Board of Deacons of the church has mobilized care and caregivers for anyone who needs assistance during this time of isolation, like shopping and other errands. Contact Pastor Shannon Dill or Loving Care Committee deacon chair Emily Ritzler for more information.
Saint Luke's Prayer Connections
One of the best ways we have to be connected together right now is through our prayers! For one another and for those who have named they would like to receive them. Would you like to be added to the Saint Luke's Prayer List, by which you can be guided in prayers for the community and congregation? If so, please email
pastors@slpres.org and
ask to be added to a weekly email distribution list.
Middle & High School Youth:
We've got stuff for you too!!!
Check out the youth
COVID-19 page for details on things like:
Check out our special Saint Luke's Music Ministry page for activities and suggestions of musical things to do while you're at home.
Our church has its own YouTube channel with videos of our choirs, music from past online worship services and a Music Reading Course you can take at your own pace.
Let us know what hymns and other service music pieces you'd like to sing and hear in upcoming worship services. Submit your suggestions here.
If you've been playing or singing some music of your own, make a recording of your performance and email it to Clair Maxwell, director of Music Ministry. We'd enjoy seeing and hearing how music is STILL a part of all our lives!
Saint Luke's Support for Those in Job Transition
In these difficult economic times, furloughs and layoffs are becoming all too common, and we want to support each other and our neighbors in employment transition. Saint Luke's is so fortunate to have human resources professionals willing to support and network with those who need it.
Jared Elliot (770-262-9601) and
Tracy Coffie (404-273-3003) are each willing to help as they are able. And your pastors are, too! Let's support one another and share the burden of these difficult times.
CAC Seeking Donations
Saint Luke's is holding a special food drive in support of CAC (Community Assistance Center), which is in critical need of
these items.
With the church being closed, please deliver items to church member Bob Schultz, at 1660 Kings Down Cir, Dunwoody GA 30338. Please leave in the driveway, keeping in mind social distancing. For more information, including alternate to physical donations, click here.
Online Wayfarers Bible Study Wednesdays at 10 am
Join us every Wednesday at 10 am for the Wayfarers Bible Study! Join by Zoom
here. PW is 1978.
Weekly Time for Prayer
Thursdays at Noon
In these weighty times, we will gather virtually for a time of prayer every Thursday at noon. Join by Zoom
here or by phone (646-558-8656, meeting id 847 985 1970. PW is 1978). For more info about Zoom, click
here. Feel free to light a candle as we hear scripture and pray together (15-20 minutes).
#SaintLukesConnected
Where you at Saint Luke's? We would love to "see" you! Share a picture during your at-home worship experience with us and use hashtag #SaintLukesConnected on social media!
Send Us Your Joys & Concerns
Send us your joys and concerns by 9 am on Sunday, and we'll incorporate them into our worship service. Email
pastors@slpres.org.
Please Support Saint Luke's
Please support the work God is doing through Saint Luke's during this challenging time by giving
online, via
text, or by mail (1978 Mt Vernon 30338). Thank you for all you so generously give!
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