With just a week before our church picnic, the Church School will divide into special workshops on June 5.  The "Green" group will meet upstairs in the Scripture Tent room to rehearse "The First Parish Meeting of the Church in Jerusalem" - the skit they'll present at the Parish Picnic, June 12.  The other two groups, Purple and Red, will meet downstairs in the Bread of Heaven room for a Communion Bread-Baking workshop on June 5.  Both these sessions count toward the Class Attendance prizes, awarded at the picnic, and it's a tight race so don't miss any of the fun we have together on Sundays! 

Sunday, June 12^th, 10:30 AM

St. Luke's Church Family will gather for the Annual Parish Picnic on Sunday, June 12th, 2011 at YMCA Camp Onyahsa on Chautauqua Lake at Dewittville. Come early, our worship service will begin at 10:30 AM. (There is NO 10 o'clock service at the church that day.)  We'll celebrate Holy Communion, recognize our church school kids and teachers, and enjoy a delicious potluck feast lunch provided by YOU!  Lake activities will also be available following lunch time.

Here's a way to help you decide what to bring to the picnic.  Of course, you are welcome to bring whatever favorite food item it is that you enjoy, or that you like to prepare.  But if you're standing there wondering what to bring, try this:

Last names      A - I - "main dish" or salad;

                        J - Q - dessert;

                        R - Z - snacks or appetizer

Also bring along your own table service: plates, plastic-ware, serving utensils and something other to grill, if you desire.  St. Luke's will provide:

Hot-dogs and Buns, plus condiments

                  Punch and coffee

                  Extra plates, plastic utensils, and cups

Most importantly, bring yourself and your family, as we enjoy worship at 10:30, Church School prizes, lunch and then time to play/swim/canoe/kayak in the lake.  Don't miss the fun!

Directions:  (From Jamestown) Take I-86 west, continue to follow Rt. 430 up the lake, passing by Midway.   Look for "the Cheese House" on your right when you get to Dewittville, and Camp Onyahsa will be your next left. 

Susan Schrader - received her graduate certification in English as a Second Language through Fredonia State College.

Kyle Fiore graduating in August from SUNY Fredonia with a Bachelors in Music Business.

On Sunday, June 5^th, we'll celebrate our graduates with a blessing and reception.  Call - 483-6405- or email the church  - stluke@netsync.net -to let us know if you or your kids are graduating.

Congratulations!

Michael Phillips on your win in blackbelt at the Champion of Sword Competition; and goal scoring-Cassie Butler with the BAYSO (Bemus Area Youth Soccer Organization)! Great pictures in the Post Journal!

Borders/Waldenbooks is again offering their "Double-Dog Dare Challenge" to kids age 12 and under. Read ten books, list them on the form available at church, and bring it to Waldenbooks or Borders to get a free book! The offer runs June 1 - September 5.  I'll post a list in the undercroft to share the titles you've read, in case anyone wants a recommendation.

Join in a book discussion of "Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived," by pastor Rob Bell, on Tuesday nights in June beginning the 7^th.  In the book, Rob Bell addresses one of the most controversial issues of faith-the afterlife-arguing, would a loving God send people to eternal torment forever...? Bell's message is decidedly hopeful-eternal life doesn't start when we die; it starts right now. And ultimately, Love Wins.  You can buy the book online or at most book stores.

Are you a seeker of knowledge? Do some historical things seem to have more to them we are not taught? Are there things you want to know more about but are not sure how to do it? Do you like researching controversial or religious theme topics? Then this "Seeker Group" may be for you; on Sat., June 11 at 10 am in the church library. Questions? Contact  Clyde Card, Paul Johnson, Jim Holton, or Barbara Bumsted.

Through a generous gift from the Thrift Shop, scholarships are available for all St. Luke's kids.  Speak to Fr. Eric scholarship assistance and don't let the cost stand in the way of attending summer camp this year!  Camp registrations with health forms are available at the church office, or on line at www.eyouthwny.org

Summer Youth Camp schedule  

Senior High Conference -- June 26 through July 2 

Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Center

Junior High Camp -- August 7-13

Dunkirk Conference Center

Sleep Away Camp (3rd - 6th grades) -- August 14-17

Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Center