November 25, 2020
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you for being a part of our church family! Wishing all of you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
We are so grateful for you!

Worship With Us!

First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020

NEW! Online & In-Person Outdoor Worship
10:30 am
Those Who Dream, Keep Awake
Rev. David Lower

To view the bulletin, click here
Rev. Phil Brown Announces Departure
Rev. Phil Brown, Associate Pastor of Youth Ministry, has announced his departure from Saint Luke's. He and his family will be moving to Bend, Oregon.
NEW! Sunday 10:30 am In-Person Outdoor Worship with K-5 Children's Time
Starting this Sunday, Nov. 29, and throughout Advent, Saint Luke's will be offering one service online (like we are used to) and one service in-person outdoors at 10:30 am. The In-Person Outdoor Worship service will also include a Children’s Time after TUOS with Catherine Anne Thomas, Director of Children's Ministry! Watch the message from Senior Pastor David Lower.

Advent 2020: Those Who Dream
The First Sunday of Advent is THIS Sunday, Nov. 29! This year's advent theme is "Those Who Dream," a theme for the dreamers in all of us - those who dream of a deeper connection with God and those who dream of a better world. For a preview of upcoming weeks, check out our Advent web page. For the Advent daily devotional, click here*.

*As we prepare once again for the birth of Jesus, we take on the work of preparing our hearts for what that birth might mean in our lives and in the world. It is in that spirit that the devotional brings up some challenging topics via perspectives that may not be your own. Our hope is that in those uncomfortable places, we might understand the perspectives of others even as we consider our own more deeply.
Join us Sundays at 10:30 am for online or in-person outdoor worship!
Bringing Advent Home!
Families with children: Advent will start before the Thanksgiving leftovers are all eaten – but Do Not Be Afraid! We’re busy packing activity boxes for each family to pick up beginning TODAY, Wednesday, Nov. 25. Inside your box you’ll find a weekly family devotional, daily activities with a calendar, great coloring pages, and more. You’ll find your Advent@Home box by the lobby entrance on the Manhasset side. They will be in a bin labeled “Do Not Be Afraid." Advent starts on Nov. 29! Get your box by then and join us on the journey to Bethlehem! One box per family.
Nov. 26: Church Family Thanksgiving Thankful Hour
Join your church family via zoom at 5 pm on Thanksgiving Day for a time of fellowship and saying hello. Raise a glass and have a slice of pie together.

Meeting ID: 913 4959 2442
Nov. 28: Outdoor Decorating
Join us Saturday, Nov. 28, from 9 am to noon, as we transform Saint Luke's for the Advent and Christmas season. We'll have outdoor decorating opportunities for all ages, including wreath hanging, tree decorating, light stringing, orb hanging and Nativity scene building! Masks and social distancing required. Questions? Contact Kristen Wescott. It's a great way to start the Christmas season! Extra points for those with engineering expertise, a strong arm, or heavy lifting capabilities!
Dec. 6: Happy Birthday, Jesus! Parking Lot Party
All children and their families are invited to join us for a special celebration of the season leading up to Christ’s birth! Join us on Sunday morning, Dec. 6 in the upper Manhasset parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Kids are encouraged to wear PJ’s and slippers for an extra-cozy time! We’ll create some fun and simple Advent reminders to take home, receive a handmade Chrismon from our Presbyterian Women, and receive individually-wrapped birthday cakes before leaving at 10:15 am. Pre-registration is required.
Dec. 7: PW Virtual Christmas Fellowship & Service
All women are invited for the Presbyterian Women (PW) Virtual Christmas Fellowship & Worship Service on Dec. 7 at 7 pm via zoom.
Outreach Spotlight: CAC Needs Volunteers and Food Items!
Volunteers are needed at the Community Assistance Center (CAC)! Volunteer in-person or from home. Questions? Send an email to volunteers@ourcac.org.

Food items are still needed! Deliver items to church member Bob Schultz, at 1660 Kings Down Cir, Dunwoody GA 30338. Please leave donations on the front porch, keeping in mind social distancing. 
Saint Luke's Staff Off Nov. 26-27
While the building remains closed, Saint Luke's staff will be off starting at noon, Wednesday, Nov. 25-Friday, Nov. 27. Happy Thanksgiving!

Highlights Submissions Deadline
All submissions for Highlights are due by 5 pm on the Friday prior to your preferred Highlights date. Highlights is distributed every Wednesday.

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Upcoming Events
Nov. 28: Outdoor Decorating at 9 am
Every Wednesday: Wayfarers Bible Study at 10 am

For all online meetings information and zoom links, click here.