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Upcoming Sundays
This Sunday, May 10, is Youth Sunday!
On Youth Sunday, we will have an opportunity to see our Saint Luke's youth participate in all areas of worship, from ushering to preaching. Sermons at our morning services will be delivered by our fine young people!
Youth Confirmation is Sunday, May 17
The Rt. Rev. Bishop Kee Sloan will confirm our youth during the 10:30 am service. Following the service, all are invited to a reception in Claypool Commons and the courtyard to honor the confirmands.
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Summer Adult
Education Offerings
Sunday Morning Lectionary Study
9:15 am to 10:15 am ˇ Room 224
This class will meet every Sunday throughout the summer without any breaks. Empty nesters and adults who do not have children in need of supervision are invited to explore the riches of each Sunday's Bible readings with Father Steve DeGweck.
Monday Educational Offering
God's Fierce Love: Living Like the Lilies of the Field
Two Meeting Times Offered: 10:00 am and 5:30 pm ˇ Room 232
A short film and easy-going discussion will strengthen your trust in the unfailing love of God. Rob Bell's films offer powerful encouragement and start good conversations. Diane Weatherford and Warren Cain teach the morning class, and Patty Gilbert teaches the course in the evening. All are welcome. This class will meet on four Mondays: June 8, 15, 22, and 29.
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Adult Education
Sneak Preview for Fall!
Our first three Sundays this fall, we will hear a report from the Rev. Richmond Webster on the Continuum of Discipleship at Saint Luke's with special emphasis on the first leg of our Christian journey: Meeting Jesus. In keeping with this theme, on Wednesday nights we'll gather for an engaging and thought-provoking introduction to Jesus Christ through the films of Rob Bell. Many who enjoyed these films in Sunday school say they look forward to watching them again, and there are several we haven't seen yet. On Sunday mornings, in the fall, look for a class on parenting, new and improved based on last fall's experience, and, of course, a class on the lectionary readings. Does this whet your appetite? Look for more information on more fall offerings in the weeks to come!
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An Evening Fashion Show
Sponsored by the Saint Luke's ECW
Monday, May 18 ˇ 7:00 pm ˇ Graham Hall
Audrey Lindquist will present fashions from Gus Mayer modeled by your fellow parishioners!
Dessert and refreshments will be served.
Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the door or on Sunday mornings in the Commons.
All women of the church are welcome!
Reminder For Searchers
Searchers will meet Monday, May 11, at 10:30 am, in Room 214. This will be the last monthly meeting until the fall schedule begins. The group is studying women of the Bible.
Save Your Roll Pans (Again!)
We will make Advent wreaths later this year and need your disposable round roll pans. Please place them in the box behind the receptionist's desk. We want roll pans only; pie tins do not work. Thank you!
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Dr. Harry Moody
To Speak On Positive Aging
Thursday, May 28
Saint Luke's is honored to host Dr. Harry R. Moody, director of Academic Affairs for AARP in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, May 28. Dr. Moody, an engaging and entertaining speaker, will discuss "Stages on Life's Way: A Vision of Positive Aging" from one of his most recent books. This wonderful opportunity to hear an expert in the field of aging is open to all senior adults, health care professionals, clergy, caregivers, and children of aging parents. Plan to attend, bring a friend, and share this information with others. The program begins at 11:00 am in Graham Hall. Lunch, by reservation will be served for $5.00. Please contact Jeanna (jspeegle@saint-lukes.com) or 802-6218) for reservation and/or more information.
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Claypool Scholarship Awards
The Claypool Scholarship Committee met in April to review applications for the 2009/2010 school year. We have selected Grier Darnall and Louise McGowin as the two new recpients.
Miss Darnall is a student at Mountain Brook High School and will graduate this spring. Grier plans to attend Vanderbilt University next fall. Miss McGowin is a student at UMC-Wright Preparatory School in Mobile and will attend college in North Carolina this fall. Both young ladies had outstanding records and achievement in their high school careers, and we are happy to be in a position to award them with a partial scholarship.
In addition, the committee has chosen to renew scholarships for Kaki Nix who attends Davidson College, Ann Watford who attends Sewanee -The University of the South, Andrew Timberlake who attends Yale University, and Elizabeth Morton who attends the University of Alabama. All of these students had outstanding records again this past year, and met all of the renewal requirements for the Claypool Scholarship program.
It is a pleasure to work with these young people; we are proud of their achievements and the work that they have accomplished. We are glad to be associated with each of them through the Claypool Scholarship program.
Congratulations to all of these fine students!
The funding of the Claypool Scholarship Program comes through Saint Luke's Episcopal Church Foundation. The Foundation Board handles all of the funds for this program.
Additional funding is needed to continue this program, and in particular, to try and raise the amount of the scholarship for each of these students each year. If you have more interest in the Claypool Scholarship program, please contact Betty O'Neil at the church (802-6201) or John Darnall (714-1012). We can use the help!
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Vacation Bible School 2009
June 1 - 4
We look forward to another wonderful Vacation Bible School this year, and are always open for more volunteers! Remember our parish-wide event on Wednesday, June 3 at 5:30 pm in Graham Hall. Contact Emily (802-6211 or eboles@saint-lukes.com) if you would like to volunteer.
Save the Date
For These Summer Events...
Zoo Trip
Rising 1st-3rd graders
Tuesday, June 23rd
Splash Beach Trip
Rising 4th -6th graders
Thursday, June 25th
Bingo & Ice Cream
Wednesday, July 15th
For ALL ages, children & adults!
Attention All Sixth Graders!
Remember your special Blessing on Youth Sunday, May 10 at the 10:30 am service. Your parents should have received a letter, but if you have any questions, feel free to contact Emily Boles (eboles@saint-lukes.com or 802-6211). Also, you are invited to the youth end-of-the-year pool party on Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 pm. Look in the mail for more information.
Parents... Have You Returned
Your Volunteer Forms?
Please return your volunteer forms for the 2009-2010 school year to the Children's Ministry Office (Room 220A) or by mail as soon as possible. We thank you in advance for your willingness to help!
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PreSchool Partners Graduation
Monday, May 11 10:00 am
Join us for our Graduation
Progam in Graham Hall.
Saint Luke's Ninth-Grade Confirmation Class recently hosted a carnival for our PreSchool Partners children and families. All enjoyed hot dogs, games, face-painting, and fellowship.
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Saint Luke's Day School
Pre-Kindergarten Graduation
Wednesday, May 13, 1:15 pm
Our Pre-Kindergarten children will officially graduate on May 13 from Saint Luke's Day School. They have worked hard all year long and are now ready to proceed on to elementary school in the fall. Mark your calendars for this exciting event, and join us as the boys and girls perform several songs and receive their diplomas.
Click here to see photos from our
Day School Easter Egg Hunt!
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Youth Ministries Calendar
Sunday, May 10
Youth Sunday!
Please email Lindsay if you would like to participate! You can read or usher! We will be doing the 8:00 am and 10:30 am services. There will be no EYC on Youth Sunday, so everyone should spend some quality time with your mothers and wish them a Happy Mother's Day!
Wednesday, May 13
We will meet in the Lighthouse from 6:3 pm to 7:30 pm. This is our last Wednesday night of the semester.
Sunday, May 17
Youth Confirmation Sunday!
We will have the end of the year EYC pool party at the Weatherford's from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Come enjoy fun, sun, friends, and fellowship! (Weatherford's address: 3917 Montevallo Road, 35213)
Please Note:
Lindsay Joe has a
new phone number...
802-6206!
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Summer Camp Is
Not Just For Kids...
Check Out
The Camp McDowell
Folk School!
Have you heard the news? Parents of summer campers can be campers this summer too! Kid campers will enjoy vintage McDowell accommodations while adult students at the Folk School will stay in the air-conditioned comfort of the Camp McDowell lodges. The Alabama Folk School is even offering discounts to parents or grandparents of summer campers. Take $100 off our June 22-27 session, or $75 off our August 1-5 session. The Folk School is already a bargain retreat, and the discounts make it even more affordable. Whether your child is in camp or not, you deserve time this summer to have a personal retreat or a retreat with friends. Learn about traditional and hand-crafted arts including: oval Shaker boxes; Old-time and bluegrass music on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, dulcimer, autoharp, bass, and guitar; Appalachian Dance; French hand-sewing; pottery; mosaics; woodcarving; glass beads; photography; and more! Click here for more information and to print a registration form. For more information or to register by phone, please call Danielle Dunbar (563-9990).
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Gumbo Gala
To Benefit Episcopal Place
This Saturday, May 9
All are invited to Caldwell Park, on May 9, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm to enjoy Episcopal Place's fourth annual Gumbo Gala. Tickets are $10 and children under age 12 are admitted free. Amateur cooking teams will join with professional teams from Crazy Cajun's, Garage Café, Muddbug's Gourmet Foods and other local businesses to compete for prizes for Best Gumbo, the Sportsmanship Award (for best team spirit and cooksite décor), and a People's Choice Award. Funds raised from the event will benefit residents of Episcopal Place, one of our Saint Luke's outreach ministries which provides safe and affordable housing and support services for fixed-income seniors and young adults with disabilities.
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