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September is upon us and that means a new year. I know you are thinking that I've lost it. It's not January! It's not even the first Sunday in December which starts the Christian year. How can you be saying it's a new year?
In the 60's and 70's it was determined that Sunday School would follow the school calendar year. It made sense, as during the summer most ministers at that time took a month to 2 months off and attendance dwindled as much as 75% percent. Once school returned and the pastors came back from their mini sabbatical, a Rally Day was held which signified a start to the new Sunday School year. So, indeed it is a new year!
We are going to hold Rally Day on September 20 and welcome everyone back to Sunday School. When I say everyone, I really mean everyone. If you are not a participant in Sunday School, please plan on attending to check out what we have to offer. If there's enough interest we will increase our classes on Sunday to represent different interests....so we need your input. Breakfast will be provided so please wake up a little extra early on September 20 and let's move forward in sharing God's love to everyone.
Love,
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More than 90 teachers and staff members from HISD's Longfellow Elementary walked across the street for lunch at St. Luke's last Friday. Marvin played piano as everyone gathered in the sanctuary and teachers sang the school's fight song he composed several years ago. Rev. Harbison greeted everyone and proceeded to hand out gift cards to those who answered some simple and silly questions. Lunch was served afterward of brisket, salads, and beans. Table centerpieces consisted of school supplies, which our guests were happy to take back to their classrooms.
Because of interest from our recent confirmation class, we will be forming a youth bell ensemble within the next few months. The plan is to meet twice a month immediately after worship for 30 minute rehearsals. Our youth will be learning on Choir Chimes, which are beginning handbell musical instruments. 
Following worship this Sunday, August 30, we invite you to join us for Christmas cookies and cake honoring our August birthdays. Once you've enjoyed refreshments, please join us in the session room to help us create a "master plan" for our Live Nativity on December 9. If you have been involved in previous live nativities and/or would like to learn more about this year's event, please join us as we kick-off our 2015 plans.