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Seek God.
Serve Others.
Share Life.
This Week
at St. Luke
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Sunday, September 23
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10am Worship Service of Holy Communion
18th Sunday after Pentecost
Ministry Fair
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 Upcoming Events & Services
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Habitat for Humanity Build - This Saturday!
Sept. 22, 7:30am-1pm
This Saturday we'll have the opportunity to support Habitat for Humanity by getting our hands dirty and help build a new home for a member of our community! The address is 3430 Christine Circle, Memphis, TN 38118
We need more volunteers! Sign up
HERE.
Contact Jim Allay, T.C. Bacon, or Scott Larson for information.
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Ministry Fair - This Sunday
Before and after church this Sunday, September 23, all of our committees, teams, groups, choirs, etc. will have a display in the Narthex for everyone to see what their ministries are. Come and learn, and be open to what the Holy Spirit might be nudging you (or shoving you?!) to get involved in!
The Fair will be open prior to Sunday school at 8:30 and after Worship. Mark your calendars!
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Manna Bags Available Sunday
Sunday after service, the youth will pass out Manna Bags. Take one or two and be prepared to bless someone in need as you drive around the city.
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Thank you so much to everyone who brought food for the pantry. We are in much better shape, but if you are able will you please provide the following:
peanut butter, canned meats and tuna, soups, cereal, canned vegetables and fruits, macaroni and cheese.
Thank you.
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8:30 am Ministry Fair
9 am Sunday School All Ages
10 am Worship Service of Holy Communion
11:15 am Ministry Fair
11:15 am Senior SLY Block Painting & Board Games
12:30 pm Worship Committee Meeting
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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.
We have a nursery for your young ones, and coffee is available in the Narthex.
And you are welcome to spend time during worship in our Pray Ground with your Toddlers!
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Choir Practice - Saints Wanted!
For everyone who loves to sing, our weekly Wednesday evening
Adult Choir practice is at 7pm!
Praise Team practices at 5:30pm. ALL AGES are welcome.
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Wednesday Night Activities September 26
- WEB Meal is from 5-6:30pm. Sign up on the communication card to let us know you are coming.
- Pastor's Class - Intro to New Testament - 5:30pm
- Praise Team Practice - 5:30pm
- Cherub Choir - 6pm
- Confirmation Class - 6:30pm
- Adult Choir Practice - 7pm
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St. Luke's Vision...
Seek God. Serve Others. Share Life.
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Announcements
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New Members' Class
Sunday, Sept. 30, 11:30am
Want to know more about St. Luke and what we believe? Want to become a St. Luke "Saint?" Plan to attend the New Members' Class on Sunday, Sept. 30th. Lunch is provided as well as lots of information. We will receive you into the congregation on October 14 during Worship.
Sign the communication card or email Patti in the office at patti@stlukememphis.org to let us know you are coming. Nursery is available if needed.
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Campaign to Repair the Organ - Update
Last Sunday at the called congregational Meeting, we voted unanimously to hold a short three week Capital Campaign to repair and upgrade our church organ, which was damaged by lightning on July 2. We have already received 12 pledges and several cash gifts, so we are well on our way to our goal of $20,000. All gifts above the goal will be used to improve the church facilities as directed by the church council. Please respond with a pledge today, we are asking all pledges to be met by the end of 2018. Thank you for your gifts!
Tuesday of this week, Rivierstad Organs picked up the organ to take for repairs and upgrade. We hope to have it back by Reformation Sunday.
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SLY Yard Sale!
The youth raised over $1500 for their SOS Summer Mission Trip in 2019. Thank you everyone who donated goods, worked, prayed, and purchased treasures!
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Are you reading the entire "This Week?"
Is there a message at the bottom of your
This Week or
Newsletter that says:
If so, you're missing out on some news from St. Luke! Click "View entire message" on your email for the entire publication to be loaded. If you don't see the "Calendar" you don't have the whole thing!!!
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October Newsletter Articles Needed
Please send your October Newsletter articles by Sunday, September 30 to patti@stlukememphis.org. We will publish on October 4.
(We are giving our excellent editor Connie White the month off to recuperate!)
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Advent Daily Reading and Prayer Devotional
All the scriptures/days have been assigned! Now we just need everyone turn in your devotional to Sandi Oakley by October 15.
Send to Sandi at oakleydsjen@hotmail.com or call her at 901-860-1698 if you have questions.
Thank you for the contribution you are making!
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We are looking for volunteer help in supporting the computer systems here at St. Luke. The position includes supporting the PC hardware, installing software, software troubleshooting, making hardware recommendations, and very basic networking. The position requires basic computer knowledge and enjoy technology.
If you are interested please contact Scott Larson (srlarson@gmail.com).
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"Tidbits" of the Week Sept. 16
Bells and voices filling the sanctuary! Praises for the
Cherub Choir who sang and rang "The Creed" for us, on Sunday. What a treat!! Many thanks to the children and the adults who made this happen!
We got a resounding "YES" to the newly formed
Organ Capital Campaign on Sunday. It will be baptized on Reformation Sunday (we hope), so put that date on your calendars. We kinda put the cart before the horse, with hiring
Jacob and now we'll have an organ worthy of his talents. Yeah!
The youth will be taking orders for
Christmas wreaths in October, so plan your decorations to include beautifying your doors and fireplaces. They will be gorgeous - tell your friends and neighbors!
Cliff Notes: Mark 8:27-38. This chapter is about the historical setting in which Jesus lived and preached. It shows how the people lived under Roman rule, with many temples representing pagan worship. As a result of the culture, people had various ideas of who Jesus was: a prophet? a king? an emperor? the divine Son? He was called "Messiah," which meant "anointed one." For Jesus to claim to be the Son of God was contrary to every social and religious belief that was held at that time. On top of that, He told his disciples to keep his identity secret and that didn't sit well with them. Jesus said that to follow Him meant suffering, taking up the cross, and also to live a life of kindness, generosity, and love. Imagine the impact that had on the people! Most of them were living very hard lives, with no comfort and no hope for a good life after death. What
Jesus preached was
hope for the future and a better life on earth as children, ambassadors of God.
Praise God!
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At the Top
If you're looking for the best lay caregiving ministry available for today's church, look no farther. Stephen Ministry is the tops, and we can prove it! Our congregation is committed to providing quality Christian care to those who are hurting by equipping people to serve as Stephen Ministers. Find out more about what Stephen Ministry has to offer. Contact Pastor Cliff, or one of our current Stephen Ministers today. Your involvement will only make it better!
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Facilities Maintenance Log Available
We now have a log book available in the office for you to note any maintenance needs you come across in the church!
In Mac's mailbox (Sexton) is a binder called
"Facilities Maintenance Log". Inside is a sheet where you can write what the issue is, where it is, who reported it and the date. Mac will check to see if there are needs he should attend to, and note when they are completed.
Thanks for helping keep St. Luke "spiffy"!
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Flowers for the Sanctuary
If yo
u are interested in placing altar flowers during a worship service this y
ear, sign up on the board in the hall outside the office. Just $25 per arrangement.
Also, the Eternal Candle is available in memory of your loved ones for $5.
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Sunday School Classes - 9am
Preschool
2's, 3's, and Pre-K 4's Room #113 Amy Wright
Michelle Feuerborn
Carol Mattison
Elementary
K 5's,1st and
2nd grades Room #111 Vikki and Dale Ernst
3rd and 4th grades Room #145 Terri and Richard
Williamson
Youth
5th and 6th grades Room # 154 Priscilla Hughes
Jesse Feuerborn
7th and 8th grades Room # 142 Jim Allay
Britta Hall
Senior High Youth and Adult
9th-12th grade Girls
and Women of Faith
Youth Room Jennifer Carkeet
Jennifer Wright
Study- The Women of Faith and the Senior High Girls Sunday school classes will join together to explore Annie Downs's Looking for Lovely
this fall (a 7 week study) .
"I want you to take every step of your life with excitement for where you are headed. And I want you to feel beautiful and confident as you do." But how? When the enemy whispers lies that we are not smart enough, pretty enough, or rich enough? Or are you too dumb, too loud, too quiet, too thin, too fat, too much or not enough? What if you don't have what it takes to be who you really want to be?" In Looking for Lovely, Annie F. Downs shares personal stories, biblical truth, and examples of how others have courageously walked the path God paved for their lives by remembering all God had done, loving what was right in front of them, and seeing God in the everyday-whether that be nature, friends, or the face they see in the mirror. Intensely personal, yet incredibly powerful, Looking for Lovely will spark transformative conversations and life changing patterns. No matter who you are and what path God has you on, we all need to remember the lovely, fight to finish, and find beautiful in our every day!
If you would like more information about this study or in mentoring the young ladies in our church, contact Jennifer Carkeet or Jennifer Wright (jennifer@stlukememphis.org). We will begin the study Aug. 19! Books will be available for purchase in class.
9th-12th grade Boys
and Men of Faith
Room #152 Paul Wright
Study- Faith in Action: Building Intergenerational Relationships. This new class is open to any males in the church, High School age and older. This will be a 7 week study that will focus on developing a vibrant men's ministry at St. Luke. If you would like help facilitate, please contact Paul Wright (fitnesswitness1978@gmail.com).
Real Faith for Real Life
Room # 106/108 Paul and Connie White
(the new Community Room)
Study- Finishing the Book of Acts . A new study will be announced soon.
Intro to the New Testament
Pastor Cliff
Study - Introduction to the New Testament will be taught by Pastor Cliff at St.Luke.
This is a video based class that uses Lutheran seminary professors of New Testament.
The New Testament is a diverse collection of accounts, letters and prophetic literature.
This is wonderful opportunity for you to read and study the New Testament.
The class will be taught as a Sunday School class at 9:00 am on Sundays, beginning August 19, and at 5:30 pm on Wednesday evenings beginning September 5
. Come at 5 for our WEB meal before class.
To see the entire course description, click here
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Books are available at Amazon, Christian Book Distributors, Barnes & Noble, etc.
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Financial News
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Financial Snapshot - through August 31, 2018
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Actual
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Budget
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REVENUE
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Current Giving
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273,405 |
280,000 |
| Other |
15,840 |
15,516 |
| Total Revenue |
289,245 |
295,516 |
| Expenses |
281,896 |
295,473 |
| Surplus |
7,349 |
43 |
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CASH
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| Total |
79,500 |
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Designated Funds
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20,352 |
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| Net Available |
59,148 |
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MORTGAGE
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| Balance at 1/1/2018 |
144,097 |
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| Balance at 8/31/2018 |
102,311 |
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August Giving
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32,567
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35,000
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Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:7
Summer time is here and the 'giving is easy!" Please remember your generous gifts to support all the ministries at St. Luke.
Additional ways to make your offering an act of worship:
QR reader.
Use your smart phone to make your offering. Download a reader app like ScanLife and you can automatically log on to an easy pay site for St. Luke. The QR code is printed on your church bulletin. So now we know what you're doing when those phones come out while the offering plate
is being passed!
Sign-up for Simply Giving through Vanco at
and your contributions will be
automatically deducted as you direct.
Create a Lasting Legacy
Remember St. Luke
in your Will.
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Calendar
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This Week's Calendar - September
| 22 Sat. |
7:15 am
8:00 am
2:00 pm |
Habitat for Humanity Build
Lawn Team -
Purple
Wedding - Emily Summers and Eric Yarberry
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23 Sun.
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8:30 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
11:15 am
12:30 pm
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Ministry Fair
Sunday School - All Ages
Worship Service of Holy Communion
Ministry Fair
Sr. SLY Block Painting & Board Games
Worship Committee Meeting
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| 24 Mon. |
5:15 pm |
Jazzercise in CFC |
| 25 Tues. |
10:00 am
5:15 pm |
Ladies' Bible Study
Jazzercise in CFC |
| 26 Wed. |
10:00 am
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm |
Knitting in the Narthex
WEB Meal
Pastor's Class - Intro to New Testament
Praise Team Practice
Cherub Choir
Confirmation Class
Adult Choir Practice |
| 27 Thur. |
1:30 pm
5:15 pm
6:00 pm |
Women's Bible Study
Jazzercise in CFC
Stephen Minister Training |
| 28 Fri. |
6:30 am
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Men's Bible Study
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| 29 Sat. |
7:15 am
8:00 am
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Jazzercise in the CFC
Lawn Team -
Blue
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| 30 Sun. |
9:00 am
10:00 am
11:15 am
11:30 pm |
Sunday School - All Ages
Worship Service of Holy Communion
Mid SLY Laser Tag
New Members' Class
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