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DEATHS
James Theodore Arrington
December 7, 2009;
father of Liz (Bobby) Thuston and grandfather of Rushton Wood-Thuston.
Rest eternal grant to him, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him.
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BIRTHS
Lucy Virginia Comer
November 2, 2009;
daughter of Laura and Robert Comer and granddaughter of Cathy and Jack Stephenson.
William Mason Davis , December 8, 2009; son of Stefanie and Tate Davis, grandson of Mary Todd and Jimmy Davis, and great-grandson of Dr. Jim Davis.
Mary Elizabeth Speaks
December 9; 2009; daughter of Crawford and Chuck Speaks, granddaughter of Carol and Jerry Corvin, and niece of Whit and Tempie Stokes.
Isabelle Anna Dionne
December 11, 2009;
daughter of Anna and Steven Dionne.
As they grow in age, may they also grow in grace and in the knowledge of their Savior Jesus Christ
Sunday Lectionary Readings
December 20, 2009
Fourth Sunday
of Advent
Micah 5:2-5a
Canticle 15
Hebrews 10:5-10
Luke 1:39-45(46-55)
Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen. |
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By the Rev. Richmond Webster
From the Rector
Dear Friends,
This past Monday, I helped a technician with a "sound check" in the nave of our church. Amplification has been a problem since the building of Saint Luke's, and many thousands of dollars have been spent over the decades in order to make the spoken word audible. Each week seems to bring new problems, new challenges.
This past Sunday's problem is now fixed, he assured me, but the solution this day is only a "band aid." I'm told the system is worn out, like a luxury car that is now two decades old, with out- dated technology all held together with bailing wire. This news just in time for Christmas... (Read more) |
Senior Adult Christmas Gathering!
Friday, December 18
Enjoy entertainment by the Junior League Chorus at our holiday lunch gathering on Friday, December 18.
Please note: The Junior League chorus is now singing at 11:00 rather than 11:30, and lunch will follow. Please call (802-6218) for reservations no later than Wednesday, December 16 at noon. |
Saint Luke's Children's
Christmas Pageant This Sunday, December 20 Nave · 9:15 am 
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Christmas Day Dinner
We will offer our traditional Christmas Day Dinner on Friday, December 25th at noon, right after the Christmas Day service. The dinner will be catered this year, and thus there is no need to bring anything but a smile, some Christmas cheer, and a good appetite! There is no cost. The menu will consist of turkey, traditional side dishes, beverage, and dessert. Everyone is invited, but we must ask for reservations by December 21 in order to plan effectively. Please phone your reservations to Jeanna Speegle (802-6218) or Barbara Vandergriff (802-6207). |
Camp McDowell CD
Last Call - Sale Ends December 20!
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 in the Claypool Commons on Sunday before and after Sunday school. For more information contact Chrissie Goldman (803-5245 or ceh205@hotmail.com).
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Attention All Families
When you are sending out your Christmas cards this year, don't forget to send one our way. We would love to display all t he cards of our wonderful parish family!
Send them to: Saint Luke's Episcopal Church, Attn: Emily Boles, 3736 Montrose Road 35213
Or bring them to the Children's Ministry office.
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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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CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Click here for schedule of services. |
Christmas
Pageant Information
Our Children's Christmas Pageant is this Sunday, December 20 at 9:15 am in the Nave. Children need to be in the rooms listed below no later than 8:45 am!
Room assignments:
3K - Room 232
4K - Room 232
5K - Room 232
1st - Room 227
2nd-Room 227
3rd -Room #218
4th - Room 216
5th - Room 211
Cherub Choir: Room 111
Carolers Choir: Children's Chapel
*3K, 4K, & 5K children will dress as animals for the manger scene. Please wear your own costume.
* 1st & 2nd graders will dress as angels. Please wear something with lots of white.
* 3rd graders will dress as shepherds. Costumes will be provided.
*4th graders will dress as wise people. Costumes will be provided.
*5th graders will take various parts. Please wear your Sunday clothes.
We are looking forward to another wonderful pageant!
Thank you so much for your participation in this wonderful event! Questions? Call Emily @ 802-6211 or eboles@saint-lukes.com |
Cheese Straws and Cookies are here! Please call the school (871-3453) to make arrangements to pick up your order. Thank you to everyone who showed their support to our school!
Our school will be closed December 22 - January 1 for Christmas holidays. We will return to school January 5, 2010.
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Sunday School Resumes on January 10!
9:15 to 10:15 am
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Two New Sunday School Classes
Beginning Sunday, January 10
The Case for Obedience
Why did God create us? What is our role in fulfilling God's purposes? Cultivating an obedient heart joins us to God's grace, the Holy Spirit and our Christian faith in a way that spirals upward to greater joy, peace and energy. Learn what the Bible says about obedience. Room 232, The Honorable Drayton Nabers and the Rev. Rebecca DeBow
Young Adults - The Sunday Paper
This class is for Young Adults by a Young Adult! We will be looking at the biggest news of the week and how those current events affect your life. Some of the issues we'll find in the Sunday Paper will address the biggest questions we face as Christians, such as: war, atheism, religious violence, social ethics, and more! Enjoy some coffee with old friends and new friends on Sunday mornings with the Sunday Paper! Room 212, The Rev. Christopher Girata |
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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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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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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! |
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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