SUNDAY WORSHIP SNEAK PREVIEW
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St. Luke Nation, we don't care if you wear jeans and sneakers or a three-piece suit to church, and Jesus SURELY doesn't care. You can even wear white after Labor Day. Just show up and worship, because WE HAVE STUFF TO DO. Based on Romans 12:1 (KJV). See you Sunday at 11:22 a.m.
Click on the image below to watch Pastor Butler's sneak preview message:
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Since we're practicing social distancing, in-person worship space is limited. Reserve your seat now. (You can register for as many Sundays as you desire.)
Servant leaders: Be sure to use the FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY ticket when you register (you have to register for every Sunday that you serve). When you arrive for worship, park in the Hillcrest Parking Garage across the street from the Tolleson Center. Look for the signs; our Parking Ambassadors can help direct you too.
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TO WORSHIP REMOTELY
We're broadcasting the worship experience live at 11:22 a.m. on our website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel.
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REMINDER: Our monthly Mental Wellness Ministry’s education and support group begins at 10:00 a.m. today on Zoom. The topic is Suicide Prevention and Brain Health.
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The parents’ kickoff meeting for our Adora Rites of Passage Ministry starts at 1:00 p.m. Sunday. Participate in this 90-minute session in person at our Youth Building or remotely on Zoom. |
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Support ZWHJCOC on North Texas Giving Day
The Communities Foundation of Texas’ NTX Giving Day is the largest community-wide online giving event in the nation and mobilizes nonprofits and givers to create lasting impact in their communities.
Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center asks for your support, which helps us serve our community by providing resources for individuals, small businesses, and nonprofits. ZWHJCOC offers a variety of free educational and training sessions to the community at Frazier House, which is open again to the public!
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ZWHJCOC Lunch & Learn: How to Be a Strong and Active Board Member
The Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center is offering a lunch & learn session on nonprofit and corporate board governance. The class, titled “The Importance of Cultivating a Strong, Active Board,” begins at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, September 23, at Frazier House.
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Registration closes this week for the Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr. Community Outreach Center’s six-week program titled, Preparing for the Shift. The course covers changes in the economy and how to prepare for what’s coming next. The 2-hour classes meet in person at Frazier House every two weeks from October 12 through January 11. Please register at zwhjcoc.org/classes by this Friday, September 24.
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Come to the Tolleson Center early on Sundays and enjoy coffee and a nibble before worship. Chance's Pie & Coffee Shop, located on the first floor, is open until 11:30 a.m. It's part of Highland Park UMC's dynamic BELONG disABILITY Ministry; all proceeds cover the costs of Chance's training program. |
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First Lady Neisha Strambler-Butler’s wonderful Beauty Shop bible study series continues at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 25. Register at tinyurl.com/slc-beautyshop.
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Our special 4-week combination sermon and bible study series titled, A Prescription for Economic Empowerment, kicks off Sunday, October 3. Pastor Butler’s sermons will focus on revelation and inspiration. Following the theme of each sermon, Frances Smith-Dean will lead the bible study at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 6, 13, 20, and 27.
Strengthen your financial health through sound biblical instruction and practical implementation.
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It’s time for our annual church leadership nominations! Download nomination forms for:
- Open 2022 church council leadership positions
- Our new “Ed Patterson Servant Leadership Award”
Remember, your professional, educational, and practical training, experience, and knowledge are greatly needed and valued in The Kingdom!
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Join Girl Scouts, renew a membership, or volunteer to become a troop co-leader. When you get involved with scouting, you'll see the impact you can have on girls’ lives and will be directly involved in helping Scouts become their best selves.
When you sign up to co-lead a new troop this month, you and your girl's first-year membership is FREE!
Learn more at Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas or contact St. Luke's Scout leaders servant leaders Dr. Janice Moore at 214.394.7298, or Deralyn White at 214.729.4408.
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UPDATE: NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Free COVID testing is available in St. Luke’s parking lot every Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Drive or walk up, show your ID, and register on-site. If you’re younger than 18, please bring an adult parent or guardian. Results will be ready in 24 to 72 hours.
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS
News and events that have already appeared in the newsletter at least once
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YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO REGISTER. Dr. Thomas Spann’s 8-week bible study class titled, “A Book of Sermons,” is based on his newest publication, “A Necessary Transition.” Class starts on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
Register at tinyurl.com/slc-sermons. After registering for a bible study class, you’ll get a confirmation email that explains how to join the Zoom meetings.
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CLASSES START THIS WEEK. Ella Wright is leading the 9-week series called “Audacious Faith: The Pursuit of Divine Purpose,” based on Maureen E. Chambers’s book. These two-hour afternoon classes start at 1:00 p.m. beginning Thursday, September 23.
Register at tinyurl.com/slc-faith. After registering for a bible study class, you’ll get a confirmation email that explains how to join the Zoom meetings.
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COMMUNITY SCOOP
Info and activities around town
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Housing Support Available for Individuals and Families Experiencing Homelessness or Domestic Violence
A new option for housing support has become available as of August 2021 through the American Recovery Plan Act. It is called the “Emergency Housing Voucher Program” and is available to individuals and families who are facing one or more of these circumstances:
- Is experiencing homelessness – lacking a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence and is staying in a shelter or other temporary living arrangement
- Is at risk of homelessness – the residence will be lost within 21 days of the date of your application for assistance and you have not been able to identify a new residence
- Is fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, human trafficking, or other related concerns
- Needs rental assistance to prevent homelessness
In this federally-funded program DHA is not able to accept applications for assistance directly from individuals. The program is managed by a group called the “Dallas Continuum of Care,” which refers eligible applicants to DHA. DHA determines applicant eligibility, and then implements the program and the funding for approved applicants.
If you believe you are eligible for the program based on the criteria above, please contact the Emergency Housing Voucher Program coordinator at 888.411.6802.
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EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM |
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Dallas Leadership Foundation continues to accept applications for its Emergency Rental Assistance Program. This initiative, in partnership with the City of Dallas, is part of the Dallas Rent Relief program that commits to making assistance accessible to its residents. Click here to learn how to apply.
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HURRICANE IDA ASSISTANCE
| SPOTLIGHT ON OUTREACH |
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Our outstanding Outreach Ministry is working directly with Xavier University of Louisiana to provide support for students who have been temporarily relocated to Dallas in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Here are three ways you can help:
- Make a donation to St. Luke that Outreach can use to purchase gift cards for the students. When you give, select the “Special Ministry” fund, and include “Hurricane Ida” in the memo line.
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Donate directly to the Xavier University of Louisiana Emergency Disaster Relief Fund. Go to giving.xula.edu to make your contribution.
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Xavier alumni are encouraged to “Adopt A Xavierite.” Go to tinyurl.com/adopt-xu to get full details and to sign up.
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STATE OF ST. LUKE | SUMMER UPDATE
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Pastor Butler gave a three-minute update on St. Luke's progress since his June 7 "State of St. Luke" address. Watch the clip now... |
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BEREAVEMENT,
SYMPATHY & PRAYER
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- The family of member Sondra Price in her loss
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HOMEBOUND, HOSPITALIZED, SPECIAL MEDICAL CARE |
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Dwayne Applewhite
Sharman Burks
Patricia Charles
Oneda Collins
Sharon Collins
Steven Duncan
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Shirley Fridia
Teresa Frye
Bettye Hood
Hattie Jenkins
Julia Parhams
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Lisa Parhams
Cynthia Ratcliff
Erie Rawlins
Rochelle Sholar
Betty Tanner
Johnnie Walker
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NEW & CONTINUED PRAYER CONCERNS |
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Afghanistan
Natural disaster victims around the world
People without shelter Althea Adams
Min. Larry Allen
Ken Bell
Theryn C. Bond
Barbara Bridges
Bryce Jordan Bristow
Todd Bristow
Diane Brown
Willie Brown
Zula Brown
Supt. Rueben Caro
Susan L. Charles
Melody Clark
Tyler S. Clay
Rickey Collins
Carmen Cook
Doug Courtney
Orsby Crenshaw, Jr.
Karen Crow
Vanessa Curtis
Clementine Deadmon
CPT Charles Fontenot, Jr.
Deborah Godfrey
Benita Gonzalez
Mike Grigsby
Harris family
Reggie Hicks
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Michael Hillary
Dejon Hogan
Bob Ingram
Arica Jefferson
David Johnson
Faatimah Johnson
Gary Johnson
Jean Johnson
Kenneth Johnson & family
Mary Johnson
Courtney Jones
Dillon Kennedy
Carlton King
Norma Kimborough
Bianca King
Daphne Wilson-Lane
Rosa Lawson
LeCarvin Lewis
Debra Lister
Sgt. Matthew Lloyd
Brian Malone
Rose Malone
Billy May
Brick McFall
Ida Miller
Arthur Mitchell
Briana Mosley
Maxcine Mosley
Charles Murray, Jr.
Ailani Myers
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Brittani Myers
Shern Myers & family
Stephanie Neal
Brian Newsome
Pvt. Noriega
Alice Oliver
Sgt. Kashonna Parham
Sharon Pickens
Sherry Powell
PFC Jacquain Reed
Ken Salter & family
Sam Samuels
Addie Shelby
Ishaallah & Matthew Smith
Fannie Smith
SPC Marcus Solomon
J.E. Spencer
Arnita Sullivan
Pam Toney
Tryon Family
SFC Jocklyn Tucker
CPT Tristan Turknett
Berda Venerable
Bernice J. Washington
Carolyn Washington
Teresa W. Washington
Leatrice Westbrook
Lt. Steve Westbrook
Charles Venters
Cynthia Young
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Missed a Sunday sermon or want to see a favorite one again? Watch anytime on-demand on YouTube!
Subscribe to St. Luke's YouTube channel (it's always FREE!) and "ring the bell" to get notifications when each Sunday worship experience is about to begin or new content is posted.
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NEWS SUBMITTAL DEADLINE: Please email complete information about your event to your ministry or committee pastor for approval six to eight weeks before the event date, registration deadline, or the week you want information to begin appearing in our newsletters, ministry highlights, social media, and other communications resources. Thanks!
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