Charles Daniel Knowles; May 7, 2010; brother of Martha (Peyton) Norville.
Sue Williams Bradford, May 10, 2010; mother of Pete (Marion) Bradford and grandmother of Haynes Bryant and Patton Bradford.
Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them.
Sunday Lectionary Readings
May 16, 2010
Seventh Sunday of
Easter
1 Samuel 12:19-24 Psalm 68:1-20 Acts 16:16-34 John 17:20-26 |
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Everybody Worries Sometime
This sermon was preached by the Rev. Rebecca DeBow at the 5:00 pm service on Sunday, May 9, 2010 and is based on John 14:23-29.
In my first semester of seminary, I complained to my professor that I wasn't ready to preach because I was just a beginner, so obviously unfinished when it comes to understanding God.
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This Sunday is UTO Sunday!
Look for the little blue boxes on the table in Claypool Commons. Please take one home, and whenever you think of one of God's blessings, drop a coin into the box. On This Sunday, May 16, bring your boxes to church to be placed in a special collection to be combined with United Thank Offerings (UTO) from other parishes across the country. In the past, these monies have built churches, made renovations, fed the hungry, clothed the poor, and provided shelter for the homeless. This offering is a wonderful way for all ages and families to praise God for His amazing love for us! |
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Bon Voyage to Lindsay!
On Sunday, May 23, following the 10:30 service, we will host a reception in thanksgiving for the ministry of Lindsay Joe, one of our faithful youth ministers and interim director for this past year. You might not know this, but Lindsay has played a key role in providing continuity for our youth program and has prepared the way for Lars Porter's service as our new Minister to Youth. Lindsay has completed her graduate studies in Family Studies and Child Life and will begin an internship that will take her away from Saint Luke's, but we hope that her eventual career will lead her back to Birmingham and to our church as a communicant! Many lives have been touched by this faithful Christian servant, and I will always be grateful for her time and service to Saint Luke's.
Please join us in thanking Lindsay!
Richmond Webster |
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Learn About EFM!
This Sunday, May 16 at the 10:30 am service, we will honor all Saint Luke's members who have been involved with EFM (Education for Ministry). Afterward the service, we'll a have an informational meeting in the Tilson Room to answer any questions about the program. Our present class meets on Tuesday mornings from 9:15 - 11:45. We hope to have a night class by September 2011.
EFM is a wonderful study developed by the School of Theology at Sewanee covering Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, and Theology. It is a four year program, and students register for one year at a time. It is designed to aid lay people in their preparation for their individual call to ministry. As Episcopalians we often feel we have not been educated in scripture, and this is a great opportunity to develop scriptural literacy in a caring community of fellow seekers in God's Word. For more information please contact Livy Abele,(livyabele@yahoo.com or 586-6069) or Susan Hutson (sperkins8762@charter.net or 601-5687).
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Swimsuits for Sawyerville Day Camp!
Sawyerville Day Camp is a mission, sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, located in Hale County in the heart of Alabama's Black Belt. This year the camp has expanded to two weeks meaning that over 400 children in this underprivileged region will be served.
In the past, Saint Luke's has collected art supplies and goggles for the summer camp. This year, we are charged with collecting NEW swimsuits for the kids to wear during their favorite part of the day. Since there are specific needs with respect to sizes, we are approaching our collection with an "Angel-tree" philosophy. Look for the table in Claypool Commons where you will select a specific size of swimsuit to purchase. Once you purchase the swimsuit, please bring it to the bin located in the Commons no later than June 1st. Swimsuits may also be purchased in your honor if you would rather make a monetary donation. |
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Parents Of Graduating Seniors,
Share Your News With Us!
 As a parish family, we would like to recognize your son or daughter and make note in the Dialogue of where they will attend college in the fall. Thank you to those of you who have all ready given this information to Lars Porter, our youth director. If you have not given your child's information to Lars, please contact Sandy Porter (sporter@saint-lukes.com or 802-6210) before Monday, May 24. We don't want to have your child's name and information left off the list! Thank you! |
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Looking for a day trip or something different with your lunch friends?
Senior Adult Ministry is sponsoring a visit to St. John's Episcopal Church in Montgomery for ALL Ages of Adults.
We will travel comfortably in a chartered Adventure Tour bus on Tuesday, June 15, departing at 9:30 am from Saint Luke's and return @ 3:30 pm. A tour of the historic church and a devotion will be led by the Rev. Richmond Webster, followed by lunch at the Capitol City Club. All inclusive cost is $50. A deposit of $25 is needed by May 14th. Checks should be made payable to Saint Luke's and sent to the attention of Jeanna Speegle. |
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Sign Up to Host Our Guests
Saint Luke's will host Birmingham Hospitality Network families from May 30 through June 6. We need volunteers to help set-up and take down rooms, wash linens, prepare meals, serve meals, spend the night and more. Look for the sign-up board in the Commons, or contact Kim Kimberlin
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Might God be Calling You to Become a Stephen Minister?
Next fall we will launch a new training class for another group of Stephen ministers. Stephen ministers support the pastoral care ministry of our church, working alongside our clergy to provide Christian care, encouragement, and emotional and spiritual support to people who are going through a difficult time, such as divorce, grief, hospitalization, unemployment, terminal illness, relocation, chronic illness, or loneliness.
The ministry is open to men and women. Candidates must be at least thirty years of age, confirmed communicant members of Saint Luke's for a minimum of three years, faithful in worship attendance and involved in the parish life of Saint Luke's. All candidates should understand that serving as a Stephen minister is a demanding but rewarding calling. A minimum commitment of two years is called for, which begins with the successful completion of a five month-long training class. The training consists of weekly classes and outside-of-class reading assignments. Once trained, a Stephen minister is paired with a care receiver, with whom the Stephen minister is expected to meet on a regular, usually weekly, basis. Stephen ministers also meet on two Tuesday evenings each month as a whole group for case supervision and on-going training. An annual weekend retreat is held.
Stephen ministers are a loving and close-knit community of servants. If you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and especially for listening, and are prepared to meet the time requirements, we invite you to prayerfully consider whether God might be calling you to this challenging ministry. If you think you might be interested, or just want to know more, speak with Fr. Steve DeGweck (802-6203) who can provide you with more information and an application. Interviews will begin this summer.
The PBS "Religion and Ethics" news show recently aired an eight-minute feature on Stephen Ministry that vividly describes the life-changing ministry happening in thousands of congregations. Click here to view the Stephen Ministry feature on the PBS website.
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Back row: Henry Lindstrom Shook Jr., William Blanton Stagno, Alexander Caple McCullumsmith, Robert Rushton Corey Front row: Philippa Bainbridge Straus, Adrienne Lange Clark, Elizabeth McLendon Colquett, Brucie Elizabeth Mancuso
 Back row: Robert Chalmers Crumbaugh IV, Ward Seaborn Taliaferro, Joseph Davis Shuster, Mary Eleanor DeRamus, Catherine Taylor Gardner, Thomas Lars Porter (adult confirmand) Front row: Bradley Ann Henderson, Melissa Gail Kidd, Margherite Cecelia Keller, Mary Charlotte Weaver, Mary Kyle Spurlock, Dana McArthur Porter (adult confirmand)
Back row: William Gillis Sanders III, Eleanor Harris Baily, Patrick McEwen Wilder, Front row: Harper Lane DeWine, Bailey Elizabeth Edmonds, Kathleen Markham Collins, Elizabeth Carter Marks
Back row: Frank Wesley Davies IV, Ingram Dickinson Tynes Jr., Holden Stafford Naff, Quincy McColl Ragland Front row: Caroline Ashcraft Holbrook, Shelby Raines Thigpen Not Pictured: Kenneth Long Cobb Jr. and Dick Dowling Briggs IV |
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Did You Know . . .
Approximately 300 million ink cartridges are thrown away each year. It takes 2 ½ ounces of oil to produce one single ink cartridge. That's six million gallons of oil each year. |
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Meeting This Sunday, May 16, for Parents of rising 3k-6th graders
You should have received your spring mailer regarding the upcoming school year. Please note that we will have another parent information meeting, Sunday, May 16th at 9:15 am in Room 232. Childcare will be available for children four and under. Please come to discuss next year and to turn in your volunteer forms. |
June 1st is the deadline for Appalachia Service Project volunteers. This Senior High Mission trip is for rising sophomores through graduated seniors. The dates are July 3rd-11th. There are still spots available for male and female adult chaperons.
For more information, contact Lars Porter (802-6212 or lporter@saint-lukes.com).
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Day School Parents: Mark Your Calendars for these
Important Dates!
May 19 - PreK Graduation at 1pm - NO CARPOOL this day
May 20 - Last day of school for students |
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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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