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Member
Francis Donald Horsfield
November 8, 2009
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Claude C. Blackwell, November 4, 2009;
brother of Jack H. Blackwell and Jane Hodges
Dwight E. Waddell, November 9, 2009
father of Mary Tucker Burge
Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them.
BIRTHS
Olivia Wilson Ellis
November 12, 2009
daughter of Julie and Jared Ellis and Jack and Caroline Ponsford
As she grows in age, may she also grow in grace and in the knowledge of his Savior Jesus Christ.
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Sunday Lectionary Readings
November 22, 2009
Christ the King Sunday
2 Samuel 23:1-7
Psalm 132:1-13
(14-19)
Revelation 1:4b-8
(15-18) 19-25
John 18:33-37
Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
for ever.
Amen.
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By the Rev. Richmond Webster
Renaissance at Saint Luke's!
Re-nais-sance, n. A movement or period of vigorous artistic and intellectual activity. Rebirth, revival.
At a recent staff meeting I told the group assembled that I believe Saint Luke's to be entering a period of renaissance, and by this I had two things in mind.
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This past Sunday, November 15, we elected five new members to our vestry. They are: Ogden Deaton, Carey Gilbert, David Hufham, Kim Kimberlin, and Jeannette Watford. Susan Logan will serve as Clerk of the Vestry.(more. . . ) |
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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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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.
You may purchase books on Sunday mornings or during the week from Barbara Vandergriff. Copies are $10 each, and proceeds from the sale will be donated to
Saint Luke's Outreach Ministries. |
Last 2009 Wednesday Night
Supper and Program
November 18
6:30 to 7:15 - Graham Hall
All are welcome for supper from 5:30 to 6:30!
November 18: Maggie Johnston, Director of the Environmental Center at Camp McDowell, will tell us about the Center's hands-on, minds-on experiential classes for students. She will also share some of the experiences and upcoming learning opportunities from the Folk School, which offers classes for art and nature enthusiasts. If you have not experienced the McDowell magic, Wednesday night will give you a taste, and if you have, the photos and stories will expand it and beckon you to return.
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The time is upon us, the season almost here
To begin filling our homes with Christmas cheer
And those items you want no more
We will use to fill our " Green Reindeer store
To the Commons, one and all, come in flocks!
Place your goods in the "Green Reindeer" box
The "treasures" that you have to offer
We will sell and fill our ECW coffers!
Now is the time!!! December 7th is fast approaching!
Bring your items and place in the
"Green" Reindeer box in the Commons
Questions? Please contact Cheryl Mayer (879-3088 or cherylmayer1@gmail.com) |
Make Soup Before December 7!
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). |
ECW Christmas Gathering
Monday, December 7
All are invited to the ECW Christmas gathering with the women of Saint Mary's on-the-Highlands and the Cathedral Church of the Advent. The Program begins in the nave of Saint Luke's at 11:00 am. Our speaker will be Vickie Gaston, Curator of Hodges Chapel and Coordinator of Spiritual Life Ministries at Beeson Divinity School. Previously she served as coordinator of the Advent House Prayer Ministry. Following the program in the nave, everyone will gather in Graham Hall for a reception and to visit the soup sale, "green" reindeer sale, and other booths. All women of the church are invited; feel free to bring a friend. Child care will be available.
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PreSchool Partners
Christmas Program!
Monday, December 14 10:00 am Graham Hall
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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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Camp McDowell CD
Just in time for Christmas---are you looking for something uplifting to upload to your i-pod? Look no further, the Camp McDowell CD is here and for a short-time only, all proceeds will benefit BOTH the Camp McDowell Scholarship Fund and our own Saint Luke's Day School. The CD (recorded here at Saint Luke's, featuring Alleluia II standards and old Camp favorites) will be on sale this Wednesday night before the program and again in the Claypool Commons this Sunday before and after Sunday school. For more information contact Chrissie Goldman (803-5245 or ceh205@hotmail.com).
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Calendar Changes for Stronger Senior Exercise Group
Stronger Seniors Exercise will not meet during the weeks of 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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Sunday, November 22
1st Holywood Movies Room #216
2nd B.C. to P.C. Computers Room #211
4th Thou Art Room #111
5th Parable Place Drama Room #227
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. |
Friday November 20 - Saturday November 21
Junior and Senior High Lock In!!
Meet at the church at 8:00 pm on Friday for a night of fun. Pick up will be at 7:00 am on Sat morning. Bring friends! Saint Mary's will also be joining us!
** Parents if you would like to help out with snacks please contact Lindsay (ljoe@saint-lukes.com or 802-6206). Thanks!
Sunday, November 22
There will be NO EYC due to the lock-in.
We will still have Sunday School
Wednesday, November 25
No EYC Wednesday Nights
Sunday, November 29
Movie Night at the Rave
As soon as movie times come out, I will send an e-mail
Wednesday, December 2
Last EYC Wednesday Night
Junior and Senior will meet in the Lighthouse for dinner and program 6:00-7:30
Sunday, December 6
EYC Christmas Party!! 6:00-8:00 pm
This is our last EYC of the semester so you don't want to miss it!
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9:15 to 10:15 am
Newcomers Class Continues
Join us on November 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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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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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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