Come worship with us this Sunday

at 3810 Ridgewood Rd. Copley, OH

or on Facebook Live at 10:00 AM

Or visit our website: www.stlukesakron.com

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Scriptures for Sunday, November 5th

Micah 3:5-12 • Psalm 43 • 1 Thessalonians 2:9-20

Matthew 23:1-12

Don't Forget...

The Angel Tree is up! 

And St. Luke’s is helping to bless over 50 children whose parents are currently incarcerated this Christmas by purchasing gifts through Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree Outreach program.  

We don't want any child to be missed this Christmas, so stop by the tree after the service this Sunday, select a gift tag, and give a gift-of-want and a gift-of-need to a child this Christmas. 

The Angle Tree Party will be Saturday, December 9th, so gifts should be returned to the church by Sunday, November 26th. 

Gifts can be placed in the church office or under the Angel Tree in the foyer.

St. Luke's Directory Update

If you missed the opportunity to have a new picture taken for the upcoming directory, do not fret. Now through November 12th, you can submit pictures of your own to be used in the new directory. Contact Jim Fulton for details and file requirements.

You will also soon be receiving an email or trext soon to confirm the accuracy of your contact information. You'll also be able to request adding you and your family to the St. Luke's app, newsletter, or text notification chain.

Angel Tree Party Planning Meeting, November 12th

There will be a planning meeting for everyone interested in volunteering for this year's Angel Tree Party after the service on Sunday, November 12th.

The Angel Tree Party will take place this year on Saturday, December 9th at 1:00 PM.

And for those wanting to participate in providing gifts for the children of incarcerated parents, Angel Tree Gift Tags will be available beginning Sunday, November 5th.

COME JOIN US IN SUPPORTING THE KIDS IN OUR COMMUNITY

Copley Outreach Center has partnered with the students of Copley Middle School and the Copley PTA's to raise money to provide nourishing food for our students in the Copley-Fairlawn Cares BackPack Program and the Kids Summer Program.

They are inviting us to join them at the 2nd annual Empty Bowl Project, where we will generously come together to dine with a comforting meal of pasta, salad and bread. Attendees will have the opportunity to take home a special ceramic bowl made by students at the Copley-Fairlawn Middle School, as well as some local artists.

Through the generosity of people like you, our goal is to be able to say that no one in our community will ever go hungry.

Date and Time: Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Where: Copley High School

Time: 6pm to 8pm

To purchase tickets CLICK HERE. Tickets are limited to 300 and are on a first come first serve bases.

$10.00 for Dinner Only

$35.00 for Dinner and a Bowl.

(Bowls can be purchased at the Event for $25.00 Each)

If you can't attend but would like to donate CLICK HERE.

GreifShare: Surviving the Holidays Event

November 19, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Facing the Holiday season while grieving can sometimes feel like taking one step forward and two steps back. But like a trusted guide, a 2-hour Surviving the Holidays event will prepare you to navigate the season’s changes.

The event begins with a 35-minute video that will help you feel understood and encouraged, with stories of people who have found healing after loss and practical tips from experts.

After the video, you will be given a safe, nonjudgmental space to share your experiences and feelings with the group - or simply listen. There’s no pressure to talk if you don’t want to!

You will be given a Holiday Survival Guide full of tips on how to navigate the season, including coping with painful emotions, handling social events and traditions, and more. 

More than just practical tips, "GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays" is a community of people who know what it’s like to walk through the holidays in grief. You will find connection and comfort in knowing you’re not alone this season.

Women's Group Study Beginning

St. Luke’s Tuesday Women’s Group has begun a new 12-week study Tuesdays at 7:00 PM. 

They are studying from the book “Secrets of the Secret Place” by Bob Sorge. The book is available from many retailers.

(CLICK HERE for a link)

If you need further information, contact Linda Hartman.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services

This year the 4th week of Advent and Christmas Eve fall on the same day… Sunday, December 24th. We will have our Sunday Morning Advent Worship service at 10:00 AM and, later that day, our Christmas Eve service at 7:00 PM. Our Christmas Day service will be at 10:00 AM Christmas morning. Mark your calendars and plan to join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus.

 Pray for the Middle East  

Pray for The Reischman Family - Serving Jesus in the heart of Islam.

The Reischman Family is serving in the Middle East. They lead 7 secret congregations in a nation of nearly 40 million people. In the heart of Islam Fr. Chuck is the only full-time Anglican priest - leading 7 Anglican Parishes - 6 in English, and 1 in Arabic. Gina leads the women and guides the ministry for children. She and Anna (now at University) have led many led children to Christ! Matthew has been active among Arab youth. 

Pray for: 

• Peace in the region - especially in Israel
• This violent war to end quickly and not spread to other Arab or Persian nations. 
• Pray for peace. 
• Pray for refugee families and children. Chuck and Gina feed and distribute medicine as they are able to provide. 
• Pray for the Christian congregations from 30 nationalities that the "Expat Community" will be the light of Christ among those torn by war and anxiety.
• Pray that Chuck and Gina 
• That this war will awaken hearts to the need of a Savior - our Lord Jesus! Pray many will turn from fear to faith.
• Pray for Fr. Chuck and Gina for their upcoming sabbatical rest - coming soon. 
• Pray for the end of explosions, rockets, and death - and for new life in the power of the Holy Spirit to invade these lands.
• Pray for more missionaries to come work alongside families serving the Lord in the Middle East.

Missions Message from Fenny Joy

Dear St Luke’s family,

Sending greetings from my tiny house in the Netherlands as well as my latest newsletter with a summary of my time in Poland. CLICK HERE and read in less than 5 minutes what I have been able to do with your support and prayers over the past year – God is so good and gracious! 

Together in His service,

Fenny

To submit a prayer request through our website,

CLICK HERE.

If you would like a prayer request sent out to the St. Luke's Prayer Team, call or text (330)-703-2932.

If the request is for someone other than yourself, please obtain permission from them before sharing to preserve their privacy.

October Offering: $52,869

Needed Monthly: $38,333

YTD Offering: $353,281

YTD Other Income: $33,200

YTD Budget: $408,079

YTD +/- ($21,598)

Ways to support St. Luke's Church

• Mail checks to: St. Luke's Church 3810 Ridgewood Rd Copley, OH 44321
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• St. Luke's Website (www.stlukesakron.com) in the upper right corner, click on the button that says, "Give." You can fill out the form with a credit card/debit card or bank routing and account number. You will receive a receipt by email. This can be set up as recurring if you choose. There is a 2.9% surcharge for this option. Click here to be taken to the website.

• Your Own Bank - send a payment through your own bank account's bill pay on the bank website. The church will receive a paper check in the mail. This can be set up as recurring if you choose.



• Drop off in the church mailbox or come inside to the office.

St Luke's Church

3810 Ridgewood Rd.

Copley, OH 44321

(330)-665-2227



office@stlukesakron.com

Click below to email our staff:

Jim Fulton - Parish Administrator

Laura Ghrist - Director of Worship Arts

Terry Hamilton - Bookkeeper

Scott Souders - Assoc. Pastor

John Wagner - Assoc. Pastor

St. Luke's office hours are Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

St Luke's Church is part of the Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes

under the leadership of Bishop Mark Engel.

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