Weekly Epistle
The Second Sunday of Advent
December 4, 2022
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2000 Shepherds Lane, Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 778-4499
info@slecp.org / www.slecp.org
Parish Office Hours: Monday - Thursday
9:00am to 12:00 noon & 1:00pm to 4 pm
The Parish Office is closed on Fridays.
To reach us by phone, please call (928) 778-4499
For Pastoral Emergencies, call the
Pastoral Care Line: 928 260-6300
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Watch the St. Luke's 10:00am Service live streaming by
to access the service and bulletin.
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St. Luke's Calendar of the Week
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Preaching this weekend:
5:30pm Saturday
The Rev'd Susan Schubert
8:00am Sunday
The Rev'd Susan Schubert
10:00am Sunday
The Rev'd Philip A. Shaw
10:00am Wednesday
The Rev'd Richard Lassiter
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Parish Announcements, Events, and Classes |
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CAROL F. GLOVER
January 30, 1945 - November 2, 2022
The memorial service is planned for Saturday, December 10th at 10:00am
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EILEEN HICKS LIEBY
March 9, 1961 - November 14, 2022
The Funeral Service will be held this Friday, December 2, at 2:00 pm in the Sanctuary, with a reception following offsite at the Hilton Garden Inn in Prescott. Internment will be private, for family only.
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THOMAS BRADFORD SCHMIDT
February 5, 1976 - November 12, 2022
It is with great sorrow that we impart the news of Thomas's joining the saints in light sometime last week. No information is available at this time. Please for his family and friends.
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Click here for a full listing of Holiday Services.
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HOLIDAY ADMIN OFFICE CLOSURES
Christmas Eve DECEMBER 24 (HALF DAY) closing at 12:00 noon
Christmas Day (in lieu) MONDAY, DECEMBER 26
Christmas Break TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27-FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30
New Years' Day (in lieu) Monday, January 2, 2023
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SILENT AUCTION FOR CHRISTMAS
Carol Sweeden has once again donated a beautiful quilt and pillow to be auctioned off to the highest bidder, with the proceeds going to the St. Luke's Food Bank. Read below on how you can bid on this beautiful work of art.
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ANGEL TREE PROJECT
SAVE THE DATE:
Next Saturday, December 10
Angel Tree Christmas Gift Wrapping Party, in the Parish Hall at 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Bring your Scissors and a Happy Heart! Father Phil will bless the bags, each child, and their families at all three services on the December 10 and 11.
- Contributions of wrapping paper, tape, and ribbon are still being accepted. Bring them to church on Sunday!
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We are at the end of our Angel Tree Campaign. Here are some final instructions:
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We still have 1 last Angel Gift tag unregistered (is it yours?), Please contact Mary Hallford immediately (602) 796-1177.
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Gifts are due NOW! Please return them UNWRAPPED with the child's information tag inside the fabric bag provided (or any bag). You can drop them off in the Admin office no later than Thursday, December 8th or in the Gather
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It's Time to Serve
The Don’t Spend Christmas Alone team is seeking everyone who is able to sign up to serve on our annual event on Christmas Day.
Sign up sheets are in the Gathering Hall.
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IF YOU CAN SPARE ONE MORNING DURING THE WEEK TO MAN THE PHONES AND TAKE DELIVERY ORDERS, PLEASE CONTACT SANDRA. |
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Beginning December 3 & 4
Mary in the Anglican Tradition
Led by the Rev'd Jeff Davis, this video study will revolve around discovering the traditions of prayer and devotion to Mary, mother of Jesus, in the Anglican Tradition.
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A.C.E. CLASSES WILL CONTINUE TO MEET ON THE WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 10-11. |
DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP TO GIVE BLOOD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 5TH AT ST. LUKE'S. CONTACT VITALANT DIRECTLY AT 1-877-258-4825
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A.C.E.
(Adult Christian Education)
The Adult Sunday School classes meet weekly at 4:45pm-5:30pm on Saturdays, and/or on Sunday mornings from 9:10am-9:50am, in the large conference room by the Administrative Offices.
STAY TUNED FOR
SPRINGS 2003 CLASS SCHEDULE
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May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 15: 5
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Come and See
St. Luke's Sunday School, Kindergarten through Grade 2, continues every Sunday from 9:10 to 9:50 in Classroom H. Bring your kiddos and watch their joy as they learn about God through story and song. I can't wait to meet you! Miss Tani
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Advent Coloring Books will be available at the usher's table at all services for the Advent Season. Why not invite some kiddos to join our services for Advent! |
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HEAR YE, HEAR YE!
Pledge Cards and 2023 Calendars will be available for pickup in the Gathering Hall and the Administrative Office throughout the Advent Season. Please pick up yours today!
Thank you.
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ANNUAL MEETING REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS ARE DUE NOW!
A special thanks goes out to those commissions who have already submitted their reports!
(If your event/project is occurring in December, please get your final reports in by January 5, 2023).
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Diocesan News and Updates |
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Save the date
for Upcoming events happening in the Diocese of Arizona in 2023:
Lay Leadership Weekend--March 3rd-5th--Chapel RRock, Prescott
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Community News and Updates |
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ST. LUKE'S BLOOD DRIVE
DECEMBER 5TH!
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MAKE SOMEONE'S CHRISTMAS MERRY!
BRING FOOD, CLOTHING, DIAPERS, SUNDRIES TO THE PARISH HALL FOR THE COMMUNITY FOOD BANK COLLECTION BINS!
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People who Care
Meeting changed:
12/14/22 at 1:30 pm.
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Prescott Chorale Christmas Concerts
Friday, 12/16 at 7:00pm
Saturday, 12/17 at 3:00pm
tickets available through the Yavapai Performing Arts Center
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Parish Weekly Updates and Resources |
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St. Luke's Food Pantry Report
There were 31 meals distributed on Friday, November 18!
Read the report below heralding all of the volunteers who made our Thanksgiving Meal distribution such a huge success.
Drop Off Food on Thursday, Dec. 1, 1:00PM - 3:00
and Pick up on Friday, Dec 3, 9am - Noon
Food Requests: Canned chicken, tuna, cooking oil, canned milk, sugar, and flour
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Hospitality Ministry
Sign up today to serve your church for 30 minutes on a Sunday morning!
Hospitality Hosts/Hostesses for this Sunday are:
8:00am -- open
10:00am -- THE ST. LUKE'S COOKIE ANGELS
Have you signed up for YOUR weekend?
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"I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way" -- "a voice of one calling in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.'" And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
Mark 1:2b-4
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Altar Flowers
for this weekend have been given by
Larry Neece
to the Glory of God
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"Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
John 14:6
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Stewardship at St. Luke's
At St. Luke's, we make it easy to give. Pledges and plate offerings are gladly accepted during Sunday services -- and we are even passing the plate. But we also make giving convenient online. St. Luke's offers secure online giving through Realm. You may use this for a one-time gift or a recurring gift. To make a gift click the following link:
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On-going Discipleship Opportunities at St. Luke's
As children of God, we are called to serve, not because God needs us, but because He wants to bless us through our service to Him and to our church. Are you serving yet?
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Outreach Commission: Don't Spend Christmas Alone--preparing, packaging and delivering Christmas Day meals. Sign up in the Gathering Hall
Fellowship Commission: Openings for a Commission Chairperson, members
Worship Commission: Ushers: 8:00am and 10:00am Sunday Services [please call Leigh Hunt (828) 835-6418]
Pastoral Care Commission: Food Pantry Volunteers are always welcome! Serve once a week or once a month.
Administration: NEW! Morning Reception assistance -- it's more than just answering phones!
Finance -- Always room for another plate counter! Contact scott@slecp.org if you've got what it takes.
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Come Serve the Lord! Email info@slecp.org for more information or to sign up to serve.
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Pastoral Care
Community Contact Lists
The administration office, along with many dedicated volunteers, has been working to update our Community Services reference lists. Many services are available here in our community for food, clothing, housing, and other needs that folks in our community may need. Download the attached lists and keep them handy so that, with your help, the ministry of St. Luke's continues beyond our front doors.
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Weekly Attendance and Epistle Data From November 27
Weekly Attendance
88
Weekly Epistle Newsletter
Sent on Thursday, November 22
439 sent, 219 opened (52.1%) 43 clicks (10.2%)
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Worship Ministers for December 3 & 4
Saturday, December 3, 2022, 5:30pm Service
Celebrant and Preacher: Rev’d Susan Schubert
Eucharistic Minister: Jennifer Benson
Sunday, December 4, 2022, 8:00am
Celebrant and Preacher: Rev’d Susan Schubert
Deacon: Rev'd Kimball Arnold
Eucharistic Minister: Beverly Shaw
Usher: Rich Leon, Linda Leon
Sunday, December 4, 2022, 10:00am
Celebrant and Preacher: Rev’d Phil Shaw
Deacon: Rev’d Kimball Arnold
Lector 1: Gordon Snider
Lector 2: Paget Merriman
Lector (Prayers): Zibbie Wolter
Verger: Larry Neece
Eucharistic Minister, Crucifer: Nancy Reynolds
Eucharistic Minister: Beverly Shaw
Welcome Table: Leigh Hunt
Greeters: Jim Pessin, Leanne Bryan
Ushers: Barbara Baker-Rosenberg (Head), Jean Ehlers, Peggy Wagner, Ken Wagner
Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 10:00 Healing Service
Celebrant and Preacher: Rev’d Philip Shaw
Eucharistic Minister: Nancy Carmichael
Altar Guild Team
Lauree Birchmeier (Cap’t), Sylvia McIntosh, Betsy Denison, Kristine Hatfield
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Thank you for your
continued financial support!
Click here for a one-time or recurring donation. You can also place your offering in the secured locked mailbox outside our parish office.
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Thank you so much for supporting St. Luke's Ministries! |
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Scripture Readings
Pastoral Care Line: 928-260-6300
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Birthday and Anniversary Prayer
O God, our times are in your hands: look with favor, we pray, on your servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace. Send your blessings upon them, that their homes may be a haven of peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Birthdays:
Dec 4: Dr. Monte Anderson
Dec 5: Paula Tomitz, Bruce Ohannesian, Dave Harris, Gloria Martin
Dec 6: Joyce Taylor, Evelyn Pronko, Lynne Wells, Michele Claflin, Jeanne Miller
Dec 7: Joni Cash
Dec 8: Marilynn Henry, Myron Brower, Laura Johnson
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Anniversaries:
Pray for all marriages, that they remain strong in the Lord, communication is open, and disagreements are quickly resolved.
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Our Prayer List
It is our practice to keep names on the prayer list for three weeks. If you need to keep them on longer, please make a special request to move that person to the long-term list. There is a black prayer binder located on the Usher's Table in the Narthex in which you can write your prayer requests
OR
You may email your prayer requests to: epistle@slecp.org
For those in need of prayer: Tizoc Ceballos, Brandon Reynolds, Greg Bauer, Paula Hibbard, Phyllis Cerio, Jim Casacchia, Riley Gillam, Timothy Dunham, Margaret, Jerry Sweeden, M.J., Len, Caspar Weeks, Jeff Haugland, Carol Covert, Sadie and Jason, Larry Neece, Diane Olsen, Kim Kimball, Thomas Glover, Paulie, Steve & Christopher, Kerry McClung, Kathy Pessin, Lena Ramirez, Ian Snider, and Mary Berkheiser.
For those in our Armed Forces: Echo, Brian, Lopez, Dante, Florian, Ian, and Beka.
Friday, December 2 -- The Diocese of Southern Nyanza – The Anglican Church of Kenya
Saturday, December 3 -- The Diocese of Nzara – The Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (Western Equatoria Province)
Sunday, December 4 – The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & The Middle East
Monday, December 5 – The Diocese of el-Obeid – Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan
Tuesday, December 6 – The Diocese of Offa – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion, Kwara Province)
Wednesday, December 7 -- The Diocese of Ogbaru– The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion, Niger Province)
Thursday, December 8 -- The Diocese of Ogbia – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion, Niger Delta Province)
In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: St. Thomas in Clarkdale
In the St. Luke's Outreach Cycle of Prayer: St. Luke’s Blood Drive, Angel Tree, Don't Spend Christmas Alone
For the Yavapai-Apache Nation
For Bishop Zak and Amagoro Junior Academy
For Our Companion Diocese of Western Mexico Resolution 2020-1, of the 60th Diocesan Convention
As of June 16, 2022, per the Diocese, all COVID regulations have been suspended, with the exception of the following: All non-vaccinated persons wishing to attend live services be masked.
Thank you for your compliance with this request.
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We acknowledge...
We acknowledge the living culture of the Yavapai people, the traditional custodians of the land we stand on, and pay tribute to the role they play in the life of this region.
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Due to email problems, we will no longer be publishing individual email addresses.
Call if you need one.
Submissions for the current week's Epistle are due by noon on Wednesday!
Church Website:
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2000 Shepherds Lane
Prescott, AZ 86301
Phone: 928-778-4499
info@slecp.org
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