Our Coat Drive for Star of Hope will begin this Sunday, January 17, and continue through January 31.You can drop off gently used coats, sweaters, gloves and scarves for the Star of Hope Transitional Family Center on Sunday mornings or Monday-Friday. If the office is closed, please leave your clothing in bags at the front door. All sizes for children and adults are needed.

On a personal note, Debbie's recovering very well from her surgery and we expect that she will leave the hospital tomorrow. We thank you for your prayers.

Love,

Pastor's Bible study next Tuesday

Rev. Harbison will hold his second Tuesday bible study at St. Luke's this coming Tuesday. The study is usually held at Bayou Manor but has been moved to St. Luke's because of limited parking at Bayou Manor. Please join the class this coming Tuesday, January 19 at 10:30 a.m. in the session room. Everyone is invited!

Souper Bowl of Caring January 18-February 7

The Souper Bowl of Caring uses the excitement of the Super Bowl to encourage benevolence among our community's youth. This year our youth will be donating the Souper Bowl Collection to CCSC. Jeanne Leach will be heading up St. Luke's Souper Bowl of Caring and our Youth will be bringing it to your attention during the next few weeks.

Flower Chart 2016

The 2016 Flower Chart is posted in the Cookie Room. Sign up for the Sunday of your choice to celebrate a person, an event, or as a memorial to a loved one. Use the envelopes provided to enclose your check ($80 for two arrangements) and to let us know how to acknowledge your gift. Turn in the envelope and payment at least one week prior to the date you selected in order for the church office to order your flowers.

Need some help cleaning up after the holidays?

After the holidays do you find yourself running in circles? Not knowing where to start? CCSC has the solution. Hire a "Martha's Way" graduate! Graduates are ready to work on one time projects, standard weekly or bi-weekly cleanings, and other special tasks. When you hire a Martha's Way graduate, you receive outstanding service and you make a difference in the life of a budding entrepreneur. For more information contact Ana Tappan at 713.961.3993 X210.

Congregational Meeting

The annual congregational meeting will take place on Sunday, February 7, immediately after worship. This meeting is an opportunity to review the work of our committees during 2015 and learn what's ahead for 2016. Please plan on attending this important event in the life of St. Luke's.

Don't Miss This!

1. WOW (Women of the Word) meets tonight
Wednesday, January 13 @ 5:30 p.m.
2. Jazz in the Parking Lot & Fish Fry
Tuesday, February 9 6-7:30 p.m.

3. A celebration of Marvin Gaspard's 20th anniversary of service to St. Luke's
Sunday, January 31, During worship at 10:00 a.m. followed by a reception

A Closing Prayer

Faithful God, you have appointed us your witnesses, to be the light that shines in the world. Let us not hide the bright hope you have given us, but tell everyone our love, revealed in Jesus Christ the Lord., who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

from The Book of Common Worship

Contact . . . . .

Mary Ann White (mawhite@stlukespres.org) with any questions or comments about The Wednesday Word.
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