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Members
Jane Anderson Smith
October 22, 2009
Charles Willard Ashby
October 31, 2009
Darel Robert Hull
November 1, 2009
Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them.
BIRTHS
David Rein Porter
October 29, 2009; son of Dana and Lars Porter
As he grows in age, may he also grow in grace and in the knowledge of his Savior Jesus Christ.
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Sunday Lectionary Readings
November 8, 2009
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17
Psalm 127
Hebrews 9:24-28
Mark 12:38-44
O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
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Clergy Thoughts
By the Rev. Stephen DeGweck
The Richest Man in the Valley
There once was a rich man who loved to ride his horse through his vast estate. One day on such a ride, he came upon Hans, an old tenant farmer who had sat down to eat his lunch in the shade of a great oak tree. Hans' head was bowed in prayer. When Hans looked up, he said, "Oh, excuse me, Sir. I didn't see you. I was giving thanks for my food." "Humph!" snorted the rich man. He noticed the coarse dark bread and cheese which made up the old man's lunch. "If that were all I had to eat, I don't think I would feel like giving thanks." "Oh," replied Hans, "it is quite sufficient. But it is remarkable that you should come by today, Sir. I...I feel I should tell you, I had a strange dream just before awakening this morning." "And what did you dream?" the rich man asked Hans with an amused smile. The old man answered, "There was beauty and peace all around, and yet I could hear a voice saying, `The richest man in the valley will die tonight.'" "Dreams!" cried the rich man. "What nonsense!" He turned and galloped away. Hans prayed silently as he watched horse and rider disappear. [read more]
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CANDIDATES for VESTRY
We will elect five new members to the vestry on Sunday, November 15. Voting will take place before and after services. The vestry nominees are: Judy Bewley, Roxie Brown, Bill "Bebo" Cole, Ogden Deaton, Carey Gilbert, David Hufham, Kim Kimberlin, Susan Logan, Lindy Pearson, and Jeannette Watford. Click here to see candidates' photos and biographical information.
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Preaching this Sunday: The Rev. Stephen DeGweck
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Sunday School
for details on our educational offerings, click here or see below
Children's Rotation Schedule:
1st grade Parable Place Drama Room #227
2nd grade Thou Art Room # 111
4th grade B.C. to P.C. Computers Room #211
5th grade Holywood Movies Room #216
Adults:
Faithful Parents Raising Faithful Children (Room 232)
- Nov. 8 - Discipline Strategies That Work
People on a Journey, Meeting Jesus in Prayer (Room 212)
- Nov. 8 - Janis Cole, Praying with Others; Stories of Perseverance and God's Faithfulness
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Candlelight Service of
Remembrance and Holy Eucharist
Thursday, November 5, 7:00 pm
Saint Luke's will offer a Candlelight Service of Holy Eucharist and Remembrance in the chapel. This service, led by the Rev. Steve DeGweck, is especially intended as a ministry to those who are mourning the loss of loved ones, and is open to member and non-member alike. The lessons, prayers, and homily will focus on the experience of loss and will lift up our hope of eternal life in Jesus Christ. The liturgy will be taken from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer.
During the service, those desiring will be able to light a candle in memory of their loved one and as a testimony of our faith in Jesus as the Light of the World and our comforter in sorrow. Candles will be provided. No reservations are needed. For more information, call Father Steve (802-6203).
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Wanted:
Cooks and Food Delivery People!
If you or a family member have been hospitalized, you most likely have received a meal delivered to your door from the family of Saint Luke's. Even though this ministry is often referred to as "Angels in Aprons," we need real human beings to do the cooking and the delivering! If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please call Mary Britton (802-6217) to learn more. You can cook as a group or cook from home and bring the food to the church freezer.
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Wednesday Nights in November
6:30 to 7:15 - Graham Hall
All are welcome for supper from 5:30 to 6:30!
November 4: The Rev. Mark Johnston, Director of Camp McDowell, will talk about his own spiritual journey and how he has been led to care for God's creation. Come learn about the wonders preserved at our own Camp McDowell as well as other efforts to raise awareness about threats to our land and rivers. Go to www.campmcdowell.com to see the programs going on at our diocesan camp.
November 11: The Rev. Kevin Higgins, Global Teams, has been a missionary in a predominantly Muslim nation. Learn how God is already at work among Muslim people, building the Body of Christ through ways that fit the culture of the people. To learn more, click here.
November 18: Maggie Johnston, Director of the Environmental Center at Camp McDowell, explains the outdoor program for school children that teaches environmental science and responsibility. To learn more, click here.
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Attention Searchers
We will meet on Monday, November 9
10:30 am, Room 214
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Time To Make Soup!
The ECW Annual Signature Soup Sale is Monday, December 7. All women (and men!) of the parish are invited to make soup. Containers and labels are in Claypool Commons. Please fill at least four containers with soup, label them, and bring them to the church kitchen freezer before December 7. For questions or more information, please contact Virginia Sheffield (871-1109 or msheffield@charter.net) or Susan Silverstein (970-0042). |
Donate Items for
ECW "Green" Reindeer Sale
re-purposing ... re-using ... re-gifting
Christmas décor you want no more
Home accessories that you used to adore
Gifts you received, but just never used
No, not "junk"
In case you're confused!
Items that once brought you pleasure
Could now be someone else's treasure
Search your basements, attics, and closets, too!
Think... re-cycling, re-purposing, re-gifting
Making something 'old" new!
Go on a mission,
Search high and low
All proceeds from the sale
Help to make our ECW funds grow!
Please bring your items to the Commons and place in the area behind the receptionist desk before Sunday, December 6. Any questions? Please contact Cheryl Mayer (879-3088 or cherylmayer1@gmail.com).
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Collecting Pottery
Please contribute a piece of pottery or ceramic in either blue or white or in some combination for a mosaic to be created for our property next door. Broken or chipped pieces are welcome! Boxes will be available throughout the month of November.
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Paul Alexander Concert/Workshop
Brings "Hope for the Holidays!"
Saturday, November 14, 9:00 to noon
Trinity United Methodist Church
If you feel as though the "Happy" has gone out of your "Happy Holidays" forever, revive your hope as Paul Alexander, nationally-known performing artist and grief psychotherapist presents, A Gentle Christmas: Facing the Holidays Following a Loss.
This inspiring free concert/workshop is co-sponsored by Community Grief Support Service and Ridout's Funeral Service. We invite all who grieve the death of a loved one to experience the powerful healing that music offers, as Paul integrates his Twelve Ways to Cope During the Holidays with inspirational and beautiful holiday songs. Drawing on his talents as a psychotherapist, nationally-known presenter and singer/songwriter, Paul weaves his workshop/concert program with practical wisdom, advice, music and knowledge gained from his years of experience in working with the bereaved.
Read more about Paul and hear his beautiful ballad, "Light a Candle" at www.griefsong.com.
"Hope for the Holidays" will be held Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 to 12:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1400 Oxmoor Road in Homewood. A light breakfast buffet will be served from 9-9:30 a.m.
Whether you have recently lost a loved one or continue to grieve a prior loss, we invite you and your family to join us. There is no charge. This concert/workshop is provided as a community service. A light buffet breakfast is provided. Register now by calling 870-8667 - seating is limited and will go fast.
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2010 Claypool Lecture Series Presents
Ron Hall and Denver Moore
Authors of Same Kind of Different as Me!
Friday, January 22, 2010
6:00 pm - The Wright Center, Samford University
Purchase your tickets on Sunday mornings in the courtyard or during the week by contacting Barbara Vandergriff (bvandergriff@saint-lukes.com or 802-6207).
To learn more about the authors, read their book about the unlikely story about the unlikeliest of friends! You may also visit www.samekindofdifferentasme.com
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Stewardship of Creation
Many of you might have noticed the blue recycle baskets in the staff offices and in the Founders Room. Thanks to all of you who have been putting your paper, #1 and #2 plastics and rinsed cans in the baskets. Unfortunately we can not put plastic wrap or coffee cups in these baskets, these items must go into the regular trash containers next to the recycle baskets Thanks so much for your co-operation and making Saint Luke's recycling effort a success.
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Senior Adults to the Symphony!
Friday, November 20
Join us for an Alabama Symphony Coffee Concert! Park in the rear of the church; we will load the van at 9:45 am. This year, all seats are reserved, and tickets may be purchased at the door. Friends in the community are welcome. Please call Jeanna (802-6218) to reserve your seat.
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Thursday, December 3
The JULIET's ( Just Us Ladies Into Eating Together) will be going to Matthews Manor in Springville on Thursday, December 3. We will depart at 11:30 am on the Saint Luke's Van and will return around 2:00 pm. This is not a Club, but a social gathering for ladies who are retired and enjoy going out to eat with new and old friends. All are welcome! Call Jeanna (802-6218) to reserve your seat.
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Mark Your Calendars for our
Senior Adult Christmas Gathering!
We are honored to have the Junior League Chorus entertain us again this year at our holiday lunch gathering on Friday, December 18 at 11:00 am in Graham Hall!
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Parents (and other adults) are Invited to the Atrium!
Would you like to see the Atrium and see lessons that are presented to the children? If so I am inviting anyone is interested to join me in the Atrium on Saturday, November 14, at 9:00 am to tour the Atrium, see a lesson, and ask questions. Please RSVP to amonachelli@saint-lukes.com or call 802-6211).
Sunday, November 8th
1st grade Parable Place Drama Room #227
2nd grade Thou Art Room # 111
4th grade B.C. to P.C. Computers Room #211
5th grade Holywood Movies Room #216
Third-Grade Sunday School Costume Drive
We will hold a costume drive for PreSchool Partners. Place your used halloween costumes in the collection tub outside Mrs. Emily's office.
Sixth-Grade Seekers
Be on the lookout for more information about our next activity!
Rotation Canned Food Drive
The first, second, fourth, and fifth graders are collecting canned food items until Wednesday, November 18th to benefit Bridge Ministries through the holidays. The bins are outside Mrs. Emily's office (220). Please feel free to bring by your cans and place them in one of the grade's buckets any time! Some suggestions of items to be donated are canned meat and fish, dried beans and peas, peanut butter, canned fruits and vegetables, powdered or canned milk, oatmeal, rice and pasta.
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Sunday, November 8
EYC at the church. Dinner at 6:00 pm in Graham Hall. We will be finished by 7:30 pm.
Sunday, November 15
EYC Tri-Wizard Capture the Flag at Crestline Fields 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. We will be joined by All Saints, Saint Mary's, and Saint Stephen's for capture-the- flag with glow sticks in the dark!
Sunday, November 22
There will be no EYC due to the Lock-In on the 20th!
Ski Trip!!!
It's that time of year again for EPISKIPAL 3!! The Ski trip will be MLK weekend January 15th to the 18th. Cost is $395 per person. Ski Trip Registration is Sunday November 15, from 8:45-9:15 am in the Commons. We will not accept forms before the 15th due to limited space and a first-come basis. After the 15th we will take forms until the 22nd and start a wait list. You can pick up a flyer and form in the Lighthouse, youth office, or on the morning of the 15th.
EYC LOCK-IN!!
Mark your calendars for November 20-21. The lock-in will start at 8:00 pm on Friday and end at 7:00 am on Saturday. Saint Mary's will be joining us for a night of fun!
*If you would like to help with snacks or chaperone please contact Lindsay (802-6206 or ljoe@saint-lukes.com).
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9:15 to 10:15 am
Click here for a complete list of our offerings.
Inquirers' Class
Are you interested in being confirmed or received as an Episcopalian?
Taught by the Rev. Richmond Webster.
See meeting dates below:
Sunday, November 8, 9:30 am to 10:15 am; Tilson Room
Wednesdays, November 4 and 11, 6:30 pm; Tilson Room
Sunday, November 15,
Instructed Eucharist and Dinner 6:00 pm. Claypool Commons
Confirmation Sunday is December 6.
To register, contact Jeanna Speegle (802-6218 or jspeegle@saint-lukes.com).
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Newcomers Class
Our next series of classes will take place on November 15, 22, and 29. For more information, contact Jeanna Speegle 802-6218 or
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Sponsor a Dove Tree Child!
Saint Luke's Dove Tree ministry is a way to help needy children by opening your hearts, wallets, and prayer lives in a meaningful way. Parishioners who participate in the program are given a list of needs and wishes of the child; then the fun of making dreams come true begins! Without the Dove Tree program, these dear children, whose names are referred to us from Bridge Ministries, would not be able to celebrate Christmas with gifts. You may want to join together with another family, your Sunday School class, your reunion group, or another person to help share the cost.
Look for the Dove Tree table in Claypool Commons or the courtyard on Sunday mornings , or call Jennifer Boylan (999-4395 or 969-2088) or Carrie Law (879-6823).
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Wrap Gifts to Help BHN
Birmingham Hospitality Network has two fund raisers each year, and one is the gift wrapping booth held in the food court at Brookwood Mall. Saint Luke's is responsible for staffing the booth on December 3 and December 4. We need volunteers to sign up for two-hour slots. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Please take a look at the slots and notify Marguerite McCowan (423.9019 or 746-7020) if you can help.
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Firehouse Shelter Gala
Thursday, November 19
The Firehouse Shelter will host its Annual Gala on Thursday, November 19 at B&A Warehouse. A number of people from Saint Luke's attended last year and commented at how much they enjoyed the event. I invite you to attend this special fund-raising gala. Tickets are $100.00 each or Corporate Tables for $800.00. You will enjoy excellent food and entertainment by various members of our local theater community, along with a Silent Auction and a few other surprises, all while assisting the Shelter to continue to make real changes in the lives of Birmingham's homeless.
Just in case you didn't know, the Firehouse Shelter plays a key role in helping people move out of homelessness. On any given night, 180 homeless men will lay their head on a Firehouse Shelter bed. In 2008, over 120,000 meals were provided. 93% of the men who entered The Firehouse in 2008, and whom we were able to track, left the shelter for treatment (substance abuse or mental health) or for housing (permanent or transitional). Over 3,400 different homeless men, women and children received services from The Firehouse Shelter in 2008. This is more than any other shelter in the state of Alabama.
For more information, please contact the Rev. Mark LaGory (307-8078 or
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Coats And Jackets
For Grace/Woodlawn
Once again, we are collecting coats and jackets for the families who use Grace/Woodlawn food pantry. Please bring any used (clean and in good condition) coats and jackets to the closet in Graham Hall. As you enter Graham Hall from the Commons, the closet is located on the left side of the entrance. Please hang the adult coats, and place the children's coats in the marked box. All sizes of coats will be appreciated, both children's and adults.
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Food Collection for Greater Birmingham Ministries (GBM)
The holiday season is approaching, and Greater Birmingham Ministries will be trying to respond to the needs of many families on limited or no incomes. Those needs always exceed the resources GBM has available, but you can help by bringing in non-perishable food items for the shopping cart that will be located in the lower level of the church the first two weeks of November. Plan to buy some extra items for the cart each time you go food shopping. You will be making life easier for some folks who need a little help. Many thanks!
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Preschool Partners
FAITH
Christmas Tree Sale!
Taking orders NOW
November 15th is the Last Date to Order Trees!!
Pricing:
7-8 ft Frazier Fir $80 ($55 tax deductible)
8-9 ft. Frazier Fir $100 ($70 tax deductible)
9-10 ft. Frazier Fir $125 ($85 tax deductible)
25 ft. Fir/Pine Garland $25 ($15 tax deductible)
36 in. Fir/Pine Wreath $45 ($23 tax deductible)
Home Delivery - $35
Pick-up December 2 and December 5
at Saint Luke's Church
For more information or to place an order:
Lella Carl - 951-5151
Hunter Keller - 568-2563
All proceeds benefit PreSchool Partners, a preschool for at risk children and their parents. |
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Norwood Elementary School
Needs Musical Instruments 
Many thanks to the people who donated instruments to Norwood Elementary School to help begin a band program for the students. Mr. Watts, the principal at Norwood, was most appreciative! If anyone wishes to donate, please contact Betsy Smith (322-7056 or smith35213@aol.com)
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Subscribe to our NEW Podcast!!
You can now subscribe to the Saint Luke's podcast! Enjoy listening to sermons and teachings from the clergy of Saint Luke's, updated every week. Search for "Saint Luke's" in iTunes, or click here to follow step-by-step instructions.
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New Email Address?
So you won't miss any of the Saint Luke's digital newsletters, be sure to let Nancy Cain in the office know if your email address changes. Contact her at (ncain@saint-lukes.com or 802-6200).
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