St. Luke's Presbyterian Church

The Wednesday Word

November 4, 2015

November 8, 2015
32nd Sunday
in Ordinary Time

Pastor
Rev. W. Scott Harbison

Sunday School
Classes for all ages

Worship
10:00 a.m.

Refreshments & Fellowship
11:00 a.m.

SERVING ON SUNDAY

Head Usher for November
Kathleen Kuznicki

Liturgist
Marty Moore

Time for Young Disciples
Rev. W. Scott Harbison

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Mrs. Sharon Cooper
Annarita DeFalco
Tony DeFalco
Maureen Garnett
Steve Hurysz
Julia Miller (Crowell)
John O'Brien
Kenneth Russell
Linda Wiley
Carol Wilson

IN OUR PRAYERS

For Jim Mayer and his family. Jim's mother recently passed away.

For Bud Allison and family. Bud's wife, Jeanne, a friend and former member of St. Luke's, passed away October 24. A memorial service will be held at Webster Presbyterian Church Saturday, November 7 at 2 p.m.

HEALTH CONCERNS

Del Kaufhold
Jim and Barbara Bamberg
Jeremy Burke
Mary Ann Jones
Killian Cooper
Fifi Roberts
Debbie Harbison
Carol Kershaw

Katie Gaspard
Ann Keyes
Melissa Cooper

Anne Nicholson
Jonah, Bill Wade's grandson.
Jayne Manry's sister, Patricia
Liz Bell Harding
Dot Cowan
Marge Biggs
David Shell

Jewel Molten
Ann Dragoo

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Rev. Harbison

As we prepare our hearts and minds for stewardship, I am pleased to announce we will be releasing a stewardship devotional for the final week of our campaign. It is my hope that with prayerful consideration you will give generously to ensure the future ministry of St. Luke's Presbyterian Church.

While the financial aspect of stewardship is extremely important let us not forget that your time and talent is equally so. Our church runs almost completely by volunteers. It is volunteers that make sure our Sunday mornings run smoothly. It is volunteers that help Mary Ann get out necessary communications to the community. It is volunteers that are the hands of Christ in our community.

So, as you fill out your stewardship commitment and think about what you are giving the church in the coming year, please consider your time and plan on helping us be the body of Christ to those in need.

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Have a blessed week,

Volunteers to Star of Hope November 15

On November 15 volunteers will go to the Star of Hope to help with lunch service at the Transitional Living Center. Volunteers leave St. Luke's after 10:00 a.m. worship. Add your name to the sign up sheet in the narthex or call the church office to let us know you are going. If it's your first time to volunteer, fill out a volunteer interest form on the Star of Hope website. Instructions can be found in the SOH Guidelines found on the literature rack in the Narthex.

Little Free Library needs children's books

Our Little Free Library has been busy! Neighbors tell us that they enjoy the convenience of stopping by the library as they walk in the neighborhood or as they drop off or pick up children from school. Children are especially eager to find a book for themselves and right now we have a critical need for children's books. We could use your help to replenish our supply. If you can help, a basket is in the narthex for your donations.

WOW-Women of the Word meet tonight!

Women of the Word/WOW meets tonight at 5:30 p.m. for dinner followed by a video and discussion. Questions? Email Laura Smith at laura_w_smith@yahoo.com for information or a ride.

Grow, Gather & Give 2015 - A Night in Napa
Saturday, November 7 @ 6:00 p.m.

Christian Community Service Center's annual Grow, Gather and Give event will be held November 7 at 6 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 3816 Bellaire Blvd. To purchase tickets go to the CCSC website or contact Kelly Finkenbinder at 713.961.3993 X207.

Thanksgiving Lunch November 22

Join us after worship on November 22 and celebrate Thanksgiving with your St. Luke's family. Our meal will be prepared by Pappas Catering with desserts provided by our members Bring along some non-perishable food items for CCSC which will serve as our table decorations. Sign up on Sundays or call the church office to RSVP by November 15.

Watch a movie under the stars at Linkwood Park

Watch the classic Gulliver's Travels on the grounds of Linkwood Park, 3699 Norris Dr., Saturday, November 6. The movie begins at 6:30 p.m. Bring your chair, a blanket, dinner or a snack. The movie is free!. Popcorn and snack sales will benefit Linkwood Park renovation efforts. Java Road food truck will be on hand too.

Don't Miss This!

1. WOW - Women of the Word
      Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
2.  Thanksgiving Lunch
     November 22 after worship

3. Live Nativity
December 9, 6-8 p.m.

A Closing Prayer

Every moment, we have the chance to breathe in your goodness and grace;
every hour, we have opportunities to share your love and hope;
every day, we have occasions to rest in the comfort of your heart.
In you, we discover the fullness of time.
In every challenge we face we can find the strength to persevere.
In every person we meet, we can find the blessing you have sent;
in every need we encounter, we can find the help you would have us offer.
In you, we discover the fullness of life.
God in Communion, Holy in One,
in you we discover the fullness we long for. Amen.

from Where the Broken Gather, Thom M. Shuman

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