e-vangelist
July 20, 2016
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Deacon's Bench

Prayers from Bishop Charleston: 
In light of the events in Baton Rouge, another in a string of tragedies tearing the fabric of our nation, I simply invite all of us to reflect deeply on what we can do, individually and corporately, to end the cycles of violence. Here is a short list that may help us focus. We must organize faith communities to be effective voices of reason. We must have a united front for reconciliation. We must support all levels of leadership that are actively working for constructive change. And finally, we must begin to see a national process of healing begin between people of all walks of life. I know it will not be easy. I know there are no quick fixes. But I also know that enough is enough. The sorrow on all sides must cease.

God have mercy on all those who have lost their lives without reason. Lift them up in your strong arms and hold them close. Receive them into a place where there is no more terror or sorrow. Help the injured to recover. Guard them from further pain. Comfort the families with deep compassion. Give them a sense of your presence as they search for a way to bear their grief. And pour your Spirit into this broken world. Let your love run like waters of life into every mind and heart. Show us how to confront what we cannot comprehend and stop the sacrifice of so many innocent lives."


Joanna
Deb Cooper's Ordination
August 6th at Trinity Cathedral 


Dine, Dance, and Donate with a Smile

What:  12th Annual Shrimp Boil with live entertainment by the legendary Greasy Greens in the garden
Who:  Everyone who enjoys Cajun shrimp served tableside, live music, and fun
When:  5-9pm, Saturday September 24, 2016 (Drive through open from 5-7pm)
Where:  St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Mississippi, Little Rock
Why:  To benefit St. Francis House ($165,000 raised in the first 11 years!)
Details:  Advance tickets are discounted to $25 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under through September 16.  After the 16th, tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children and will be available at the door.  For tickets and information, please call St. Mark's church office at (501) 225-4203.
Staying connected to St. Luke's during the summer

Get Church "to go" box. Take a picture of you with the picture of Jesus in the box where you go and send back to joannaseibert@me.com for us to put on Facebook. Bring to Joanna your bulletins where you attend church and we will put up on a bulletin board and talk about them in the Evangelist.
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE BISHOP'S VISIT

Be sure to mark your calendars for Bishop Benfield's visit and Confirmation Sunday on July 24th. We will have a potluck lunch following the 10:30 service.
New Church Keys

The outside doors of the church and parish hall have been rekeyed. With this new process, we have switched to electronic code locks to enter the church and parish hall. If you currently have a church key and/or are part of a group that uses the church and parish hall during non-Sunday hours, please either speak to your ministry leader or call Caroline in the church office. Physical keys will only be given out on a temporary basis with the exception to staff, clergy, and vestry. Thanks for your understanding in this matter. 
Adult Formation


Half Truths, an Exciting Adult forum beginning July 31

Join the Adult Forum from 9: 30 to 10:15 after breakfast in the Parish hall where we will study Half Truths with Adam Hamilton and Deacon Joanna July 31 through August 28 

These are simple phrases. They sound Christian-like something you might find in the Bible. We've all heard these words. Maybe we've said them. They capture some element of truth, yet they miss the point in important ways.
Join Adam Hamilton in searching for the whole truth by comparing common Christian clichés to the message and ministry of Jesus. 

The clichés include:
* Everything happens for a reason.  July 31
* God helps those who help themselves. August 7
* God won't give you more than you can handle. August 14
* God said it, I believe it, that settles it. August 21
* Love the sinner, hate the sin.  August 28

This is an amazing series you will not want to miss.

Joanna
Outreach

Stock the Pantry: Donations for the Park Hill Christian Church food pantry may be placed in the brown box in the narthex.

Homeless Shelters continue to be in need of your donations, especially bottled water and detergent. These can be placed in the blue barrel in the narthex. The next delivery date for St. Luke's will be on July 26, Tuesday.
Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 to 4 
Closed: Saturday and Sunday 
Office Phone: 501-753-4281 
Office Fax: 501-753-4322 
Email: stlukesnlr@gmail.com  
The office is located behind the church at 4106 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, AR 
Prayer List
Anne Gontermann, Hudson Woods, Helen Snipan, Nina Goins, Sydnie Reedy, Barbara Coker, Megan Elizabeth Hall, Betty Miller, Chris Mikesell, Louis Jenkins, Gloria Holst, Bill Shepherd, Kailyn, Bobby and Gary Mackzum, Marilyn Gay, Christine Startz, Adam and Jessie Forrester, David Martin, Bernice Carrigan, Steve Fanning,  Steven Sacks, Jill Cox, Gene Cox, Larry Stewart, James Hargreaves, Jennie Martin, Carle, Paula Kalina, Becky Simpson, Mary Schultz, Dan McKee, Gene Macalik, Gerald Warren and his daughter Terri
 
Special Concerns: For all the men and women of our Armed Forces, especially Justin, Joshua, Bret, Brian Mahoney, Tim, Matt, Doug,  Brian Mennes, Frank Tate, Alex Schimelpfening, David Liem, Justin, John Landis, Lucas Kunce, David Jackson

On-Going Events and Programs