St. Luke's Church Newsletter: August 12, 2021

Come worship with us this Sunday

at 3810 Ridgewood Rd. Copley, OH

and on Facebook Live at 9:30 AM

Or visit our website: www.stlukesakron.com

This Sunday, August 15th, at 9:30 AM,

we welcome Bishop Mark Engel.

Even though Bishop Mark and his wife, Terry, have long been serving alongside St. Luke's in the Akron/Canton area, this is Bishop Mark's first visit to us since his installation in February.

Come see what the Lord is up to...

Summer Movie Nights at St. Luke's

St. Luke's is hosting Outdoor Movie Nights this summer on the Big Screen in our backyard!

The final movie of the summer is coming up

Friday, August 20th

at 7:30 PM, featuring "National Treasure."

Starring Nicholas Cage

and Jon Voight.

Invite your family and friends and bring a lawn chair. We'll supply the popcorn.

Our next Alpha Course will begin this fall on Wednesday, September 8^th, and this time we will be meeting “in-person.”

There will be an organizational meeting after church this Sunday, August 15th, for anyone interested in participating

as a group leader or serving as part of the hospitality team.

To register for the course CLICK HERE

Financial Peace

is coming again to

St. Luke's!

Beginning Wednesday, September 8th, through November 3rd

@ 6:30 PM

Only $59.99 for 3 months of online access.

(other options also available)

Kick debt once and for all! Yes, it’s possible.

Join the Financial Peace University class and learn the proven way to dump debt and build wealth.

It’s not a joke or a get-rich-quick scheme.

It’s God’s and grandma’s ways of handling money.

You can do it!

And now, you can try Financial Peace free for 14 days! Visit fpu.com/1136738 to sign up and learn more.

Class starts Wednesday, September 8, 2021.

If you attended FPU earlier, you are able to attend this class at no cost. Just let us know you'll be coming!

Our last St. Luke's class had close to 30 people whose lives were changed by this 9 week course. Consider making that choice to change your financial future!

Do you feel like this class is not for you? Consider sponsoring and blessing someone else with a scholarship. If you'd like to attend but the cost is an issue, please contact the church office.

This class is open to the community AND

for those who attend St. Luke's.

Save the Date

St. Luke’s Fall Festival will be on

Saturday, October 16th.

We will have our first planning meeting on Sunday, August 22^nd, after the service for everyone interested in taking part.

Here we grow again! As we are blessed to have more children among us, the need for volunteers for the Sunday School and Nursery ministries has also grown.

We will be having a meeting on Sunday, August 29th, after the service for those involved in (and those who wish to be involved in) serving the youngest among us.

See Fr. Dan if you have any questions.

The Copley Outreach Center will be starting their Backpack Food Program after Labor Day.

They are looking for single-serving portions of cookies, snacks, granola bars, and more. See the flyer on the church Welcome Board or Click here for a list of the food needs.

Stop by the Cafe after the service on Sunday for a time of food and fellowship. Your donations benefit various ministries at St. Luke's.

Women and Men!

Are you interested in joining Pilates at the church? If there is enough interest, the in-person sessions may start again, 2 days a week. Click here to email or use the survey below to let us know you would be interested in attending. The classes are $5 per session suggested donation to help cover costs and purchase supplies.

All ages, all skill levels.

It won't happen if you don't let us know you're interested.

I would like to Join Pilates at the church

I would attend one class a week

Select

I would attend two classes a week

Select

We've Got Forms

Do you need to schedule an event? Suggest a building repair? Request a refund for purchases made?

Ask for a pastoral visit?

In the outer office, next to the Cafe door, you'll find folders with a variety of forms to help with these and other issues. Find the right form, fill it out, then place your completed form in Jim, Dan or Kathy's mailbox. Thank you!

Online Directory App

Stay connected and have access to, not only our church directory, but also links to our website, Facebook page, sermons, announcements, and more.

Contact Jim Fulton in the church office for details and assistance.

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

Or CLICK HERE to submit your request online.

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

In an emergency, call our On-Call Pastor

(330)-665-2229

In an emergency, call our On-Call Pastor

(330)-665-2229

Call the church office when you or a loved one will be in the hospital or would like a visit from the Clergy.

As COVID restrictions allow, they would be glad to visit, pray, and offer communion

if requested.

Inner Healing Prayer ministers to body, soul,

and spirit.

If you would like prayer or have any questions, contact Nancy Koly.

(330)-618-4036

August Offering: $18,459 YTD Offering: $278,511

Monthly Budget: $40,417 YTD Budget: $301,169

YTD +/- ($22,658)

Ways to Give to St. Luke's

Mail checks to St. Luke's Church 3810 Ridgewood Rd Copley, OH 44321

PayPal -send to donations@stlukesakron.com.

St. Luke's Website - 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. 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.