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Saint Luke's Member
John Anderson Ponsford
November 17, 2009
Rest eternal grant to him , O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him.
Sunday Lectionary Readings
November 29, 2009
First Sunday of Advent
Jeremiah 33:14-16
Psalm 25:1-9
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Luke 21:25-36
Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. |
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By the Rev. Stephen DeGweck
The Gratitude Attitude
Robert Louis Stevenson once said, "The person who has stopped being thankful has fallen asleep in life." Every truly happy person I've met in my life - and by truly happy I mean filled with a sense of satisfaction, contentment, and joy. . . (read more) |
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Advent Wreaths
This Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent! 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 purchase your wreath this Sunday morning 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. |
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Pick Up Your Christmas Tree!
Did you order a tree through PreSchool Partners? Please pick up your tree on Wednesday, December 2, between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm or Saturday, December 5, between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. |
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Indian Springs School Choir
Christmas Concert
On Sunday afternoon, December 6 at 2:00 pm, the Indian Springs School Choirs will present their annual Christmas concert. The concert will be in the Saint Luke's Nave and is open to all.
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Outreach Fair
Sunday, December 13
9:15 to 10:15 Graham Hall
Come and visit with representatives from some of the ministries supported by Saint Luke's, and learn more about their work in the community. Many of these organizations will offer holiday gifts and/or honorary gift cards for purchase, and the proceeds will be used by the agency. You also will learn about how you can volunteer your time and talents as a gift to these ministries. We will not have Sunday School for adults, so come and enjoy the fair! We will not serve regular breakfast that morning but will offer a continental breakfast in the Founders Room. |
PreSchool Partners
Christmas Program!
Monday, December 14 10:00 am Graham Hall
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Your Stamps Can
Be A Blessing!
Please save your cancelled and uncancelled stamps, and bring them to the reception desk in the Commons. A paraplegic young man supports himself by selling these stamps. ALL stamps can be used as long as the stamp is whole. This is an easy, inexpensive service project for your children, Bible study, or other groups. Please call John Bird (870-7407) if you need more information. |
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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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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
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Stewardship of Creation
PRECYCLE - 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.
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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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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). |
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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) |
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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 29
1st Thou Art Room# 111
2nd HolyWood Movies Room# 216
4th Parable Place Drama Room #227
5th B.C. to P.C. Computers Room# 211
Rotation Food Drive: Congratulations to the 5th grade for collecting the most amount of food during our food drive to benefit Bridge Ministries here in Birmingham. Thanks to all who participated to help make this a success!
Third Grade: Keep learning your books of the Bible and attending each week as the Millers help you discover more about your Bible and its importance. Room 218.
Costume Drive to benefit PreSchool Partners 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.
Sixth Grade: Make sure you are there to learn more from Mrs. Beck each week in room 214.
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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! |
9:15 to 10:15 am
Click here for a complete list of our offerings.
Please note: The following classes will not meet on Sunday, November 29:
- Faithful Parents Raising Faithful Children
- Studying our Sunday Scriptures
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Newcomers Class Continues
Join us this Sunday, November 29. For more information, contact Jeanna Speegle 802-6218 or
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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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BHN Christmas Cards
Birmingham Hospitality Network (BHN) is sellling Christmas cards. The cost is $10 for a pack of ten cards. Five different designs are available, each one created by a homeless child. The inside is blank, so you may write your own note. To order or learn more, contact Rana Cowan (bhnrc@earthlink.net or 918-0246).
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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. Thank you! |
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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