Sunday Lectionary Readings
August 1, 2010; Tenth Sunday after Pentecost | | Hosea 11:1-11
Psalm 107:1-9, 43
Colossians 3:1-11 Luke 12:13-21
Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Father Knows Best
This sermon was preached by the Rev. Stephen DeGweck on Sunday, July 25, 2010 and is based on Luke 11:1-13.
If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him! --Luke 11:13
A government study done about ten years ago left me shaking my head. It found that 88% of adults believe it is harder to be a parent today than in the past. (Read more) |
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Don't Miss the Ninth Annual Birmingham Hospitality Network (BHN) Auction!
Thursday, July 29 - B&A Warehouse, 1530 1st Ave. South Doors open at 6:00 pm - Live Auction - 7:15 pm
$25 Donation
Tickets may be purchased at the door or by contacting Anne Rand (asrand@yahoo.com or 591-7889).
Click here to learn more about Birmingham Hospitality Network. |
Want a Smaller Family Within the Larger Saint Luke's Family?
Join a Foyer Group - a small group of parishioners that gathers monthly for an informal evening meal.
Groups will be forming in August -
Look for forms this Sunday! |
Stewardship of Creation
Did You Know . . .
The average American family uses 400 gallons of water per day!
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Attention Senior Adults!
ROMEO's! Next luncheon is August 3!
The Canterbury-Beeson Forum on Aging at Canterbury United Methodist Church will take place Saturday, August 14. Some of this year's sessions feature Delores Hydock, Coach Mal Moore, and Coach Frank Broyles. For more information or registration go to www.canterburyumc.org or contact Jeanna Speegle (jspeegle@saint-lukes.com or (802-6218). |
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SPAFER Presents The 17th Mid-South Lecture Series Featuring
Dr. Barbara Brown Taylor
Body & Soul: What the Body Knows About God
September 24 & September 25 - St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Go to www.spafer.org for ticket information or to learn more. |
Books for
Woodlawn Children
We are collecting gently used children's books for the families who use the Grace/Woodlawn Food Pantry. If you have any books appropriate for children, from preschool through sixth-grade, please bring them to the church library (located off the Commons), and place in the designated box.
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55th Place Needs Volunteers!
The Episcopal Thrift Store in Woodlawn needs volunteers. One can volunteer from once a week to once a month or on an as-needed basis. It is lots of fun, and EVERY penny made goes back into the Woodlawn community that is in such need! To volunteer or to learn more, contact Jim Killebrew (jjjdkill@gmail.com or 223-7200). |
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Lend a Hand For Hands-On Birmingham Weekend, Saturday, September 11
Hands-On Birmingham is organizing a community service weekend in commemoration of 9/11. Saint Luke's will participate in this weekend by cooking and serving an evening meal on Saturday, September 11 at the Firehouse Shelter. Please help out with this parish! If you are interested in participating, please contact the Rev. Mark LaGory (951-3553) or Barbara Vandergriff (bvandergriff@saint-lukes.com or 802-6207). |
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Laptops for PreSchool Partners
Computer training is part of the curriculum at PreSchool Partners, and they could use some gently used laptops for these classes. Please contact Lella Carl (951-5151) if you have a laptop you would like to donate to PreSchool Partners. |
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Returning from Vacation? Bring Toiletries for Grace Woodlawn
As you travel this summer, instead of accumulating clutter from all of those little shampoo bottles, soaps, toothpaste, etc., bring them to the church and place them in the box in Claypool Commons marked "Grace Woodlawn Food Bank." To many in our community, these "clutter" items are considered luxury items. (We can only accept items that have not been opened or used.) |
Alabama Faith Council Event
Sunday after Films at the Jewish Community Center Auditorium - 3960 Montclair Road - 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm
The Kingdom of Heaven August 8
Movies begin at 3:00 pm, so arrive early for popcorn and beverage service. (No charge for the film or refreshments!) After each screening we will have structured small group dialogue and group sharing for understanding about diversity in faith, common values and community issues raised in each film. |
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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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