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Member
Jane Kirkland Hawley
November 2, 2009
Rest eternal grant to her, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon her.
BIRTHS
William Stinnett O'Neal
November 3, 2009
son of Alicia and Bo O'Neal
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 15, 2009
Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost
1 Samuel 1:4-20
Psalm 16
Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18) 19-25
Mark 13:1-8
Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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By the Rev. Christopher Girata
What are Rights?
The idea of rights has dominated the news for months regarding one very dynamic subject: health care. Yet the struggle for understanding the rights of the individual in relationship to the rights of the group (however that group is defined) has necessarily dominated the thinking within this country even before independence
was declared. The idea of who gets rights and what those rights should be is
obviously highly charged. Although it may be impossible, let's try not to
consider the current specifics regarding rights, and try to consider rights
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VESTRY ELECTIONS ARE THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15
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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INTO GOD'S LAP
Meditations for Advent 2009
Written by lay and clergy members of our Saint Luke's family, this book provides reflections
for each day through the season of Advent,
based on the scripture readings following the Daily Office from The
Book of Common Prayer.
Books will be on sale beginning this Sunday, November 15. Copies are $10 each, and proceeds from the sale will be donated
to Saint Luke's Outreach Ministries. |
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The ECW Needs Your Greenery and Helping Hands!
We are making Advent wreaths to sell, and we need your greenery and some helping hands. Please bring your boxwood and small leaf ever-green to the church on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday November 15. You may bring it in plastic bags and place it in the outdoor area outside the reception area. If you have greenery but cannot clip it, contact Salley Wilkerson (532-4700), and she will clip it for you. We WELCOME some helping hands to assist us for a few hours assembling wreaths on Monday, November 16 through ednesday, November 18, from 9:00 to noon
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Order Your Advent Wreath
The first Sunday of Advent is November 30. The ECW has made beautiful Advent wreaths complete with candles, greenery, and a booklet with a family home liturgy and devotions written by our clergy. You may pre-order your wreath on Sunday mornings for $15 or by contacting Salley Wilkerson (445-1052 or salleyrose@yahoo.com).
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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. |
Wednesday Nights in November
6:30 to 7:15 - Graham Hall
All are welcome for supper from 5:30 to 6:30!
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. |
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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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
RECYCLE
Stop the Cycle before it Starts
The time of year is upon us when our mail boxes seem to have a greater number of catalogues and just plain everyday junk mail. To get these companies to stop sending their ads is not always an easy one. Last year when Bishop Parsley spoke at one of our Wednesday night dinners, he told us how he was trying to reduce this problem at his home. By alerting the companies we reduce paper waste, production waste, pollution, etc. It might take more time to begin with by calling the companies, and yes, staying on hold awhile, but in the long run just think of the time you'll save by not having to throw all of the junk into your recycle container and the room that will be left in the container for other items. Many companies cannot be reached by telephone; here are a couple of easy web sites to stop the cycle.
Do Not Mail.org/stopjunkmail
ecocycle.org/junkmail/index.cfm
Junk mail consumes more energy than 3 million cars.
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Calendar Changes for Stronger Senior Exercise Group
Stronger Seniors Exercise will not meet during the weeks of November 16th , November 23rd, and December 21st. There is no charge for this class, and we welcome senior adults at anytime to join. For more information, contact Jeanna Speegle at 802-6218 or jspeegle@saint-lukes.com.
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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 This Saturday, November 14!
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 15
1st grade B.C. to P.C. Computers Room #211
2nd grade Parable Place Drama Room #227
4th grade Holywood Movies Room #216
5th grade Thou Art Room #111
Third Grade
Congratulations to our third graders for being so diligent with their attendance and with their learning the books of the Old Testament! Keep up the good work each week!
Sixth Grade
Join in the fun as we continue our walk through the Bible each week. Also, don't forget about Pizza & prayer on Sunday, the 15th at 6:00 p.m. at the church.
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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 Begins This Sunday!
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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Preschool Partners
FAITH
Christmas Tree Sale!
Taking orders NOW
This Sunday, 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:
Hunter Keller - 568-2563
All proceeds benefit PreSchool Partners, a preschool for at risk children and their parents. |
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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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Children's Ministries Sponsors Canned Food Drive and Costume Drive
The Canned Food Drive to benefit Bridge Ministries is sponsored by Rotation Sunday School (1st, 2nd, 4th, & 5th grades) Please raid your pantries to find canned food to give to this wonderful ministry. There are containers outside Mrs. Emily's office (220) to place your goods in. The last day for drop off will be Wednesday, November 18th at the beginning of supper. Then they will be weighed and the Sunday School class with the most will win a surprise. 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.
The Costume Drive to benefit PreSchool Partners is hosted by Third Graders. Now that Halloween is over, bring your old and outgrown costumes to give to PreSchool Partners to enjoy! You can drop these off outside Mrs. Emily's office (220) until December 6th.
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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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Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
Greetings from the other side of the world! Thank you for your continued support for our ministry through prayers and encouragement. We miss you all and are having an enriching experience here.
God has truly gone out before us and prepared people to hear the message of salvation in Christ. We have been blessed to have many opportunities to share the gospel with people from all over the world who are studying and working here: Pakistan, Zimbabwe, and the UK, to name a few. Just the other day while Lindsey and I were eating lunch, an acquaintance walked up to us and started chatting with us. To our surprise, this person just blurted out, "Hey Robert, I was wondering if you could tell me how I could become a Christian?" God is truly amazing!
Keep praying for us, as the work here is not always as easy as that story may indicate. We hope to continue to sow the Word, to train young believers, and to see many of our conversations turn into conversions for the kingdom of heaven!
We love you, and we look forward to seeing you when we get back.
In the love of Jesus Christ,
Robert and Lindsey Smith
Robert grew up in our parish and is the son of Betsy and Ralph Smith.
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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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