St. Luke's Church Newsletter: August 4, 2021

Come worship with us this Sunday

at St. Luke's Church

or on Facebook Live at 9:30 AM

Join us this Sunday as we welcome back Rev. Charles Reischman.

Chuck is a longtime friend, pastor, and director of Joshua Force.

He will share with us about his current ministry in the Middle East and we will have a reception after the service in our tent.

Come see what the Lord is up to...

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

on 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 next Sunday, August 15^th, for anyone interested in participating as a group leader or serving as part of the hospitality team.

You can register for the course now on our website. .

Financial Peace

is coming again to

St. Luke's!

Beginning on Wednesday,

September 8th through November 3rd. 6:30 p.m.

Only $59.99 for 3 months of online access.

(other options also available)

No more money fights! With Financial Peace University, you and your spouse will learn how to create (and stick to) a budget, save for emergencies, and make a plan for the future. Doesn’t that sound peaceful? We are offering FPU at St Luke's Church just for you starting Wednesday, September 8, 2021. If you’re interested in learning more, email Kathy at St. Luke's! You can sign up and start your 14-day free trial of Financial Peace at fpu.com/1136738.

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 call 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.

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

2021

August Offering: $5.368

Needed monthly: $40,417

YTD Offering: $266,420

YTD Budget: $292,043

YTD +/- ($25,623)

YTD

Baskets are provided in the front and back of the

sanctuary for your offering on Sunday morning.

So thankful for your faithfulness. We are currently behind but are confident that God will provide for us as we grow…. Keep Praying, Keep Inviting Friends, Keep Giving as we pursue our Great Commandment/Great Commission calling to:

LOVE, GROW, SERVE, and GO!

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.

Drop off in the church mailbox or come inside to the office if you're driving by.

Click here to find out what items are accepted at the shed.

St. Luke's receives 4 cents per pound for the clothing we collect.

We earned $486.24 for 2021 YTD donations.

The Clothing Shed

All the clothes you've been stashing in the corner of your spare room can now be brought to the Clothing Shed at the back of the church parking lot. With many of the thrift stores not accepting donations or having limited hours, it's a great place to donate gently used clothing and you'll be helping those in need, too!

Please tie the clothes into a bag (do not use boxes or put clothing in the shed un-bagged) and put in the slot to keep them safe and dry.

We've Got Forms

Do you need to request building use? Suggest a building repair? Request a refund for purchases made? Ask for a shut-in or hospital visit? In the outer office, next to the cafe door, you'll find a wall file 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!

Scheduling Events

Summertime brings more events at the church. So, it's important to check with the office before scheduling meetings, requesting sound, music or use of church property to see if the space is available and to reserve your space. Be sure to complete a Building Request From (available in the church office) before you begin to plan your event or meeting.

Office Hours

St. Luke's office is open 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Jim Fulton Mon-Thurs

Kathy Nelson Mon-Tues

Closed on Fridays

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Our Clergy on call emergency phone#

330-665-2229

Hospital and Shut In Ministry

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

a visit from the Clergy. They

would be glad to visit as COVID restrictions allow, pray and offer communion when requested.

St. Luke's On-Line Directory

Have you gotten the new directory?

You should have received an email with a link to download the app. If you haven't received it, or need assistance loading the app, please contact Jim at the church office for assistance.

330-665-2227

Prayer Texts

Contact the church office if you would like a prayer request sent out to the St. Luke's family. If the request is for someone other than yourself, we must have their permission before we publish it.

After office hours, email Kathy.

We reserves the right to edit or deny requests for the prayer text to prevent the violation of privacy. Thank you for your understanding.

Inner Healing Prayer ministers to

body, soul and spirit.

If you would like prayer or have any questions, contact

Nancy Koly

330-618-4036

If you would like to be involved in this

vital ministry to the body of St. Luke's and also to our visitors, please see David Springer for more information.

Please have all ministry information for the newsletter to the church office by Wednesday before noon to be included in the weekly newsletter. Thank you!

Click here for email or call Kathy

330-665-2227.

There are many resources on the St. Luke's website. Spend a few minutes browsing to see all the information that's available or click on the links below.

To access a copy of the weekly bulletin, click here.

You may give online by clicking here

To submit a prayer request, click here.

For the Children's Sunday School lesson, click here.