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VOICE of St Luke's
January 13, 2013
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Let Us Remember
Our Homeless Brothers and Sisters
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For the majority of us, the cold weather is an annoyance. We have to put on more layers or clothes; we have to shovel our walks; some of us even have to walk our dogs where others have NOT shoveled their walks! When I find myself grousing over these inconveniences, I remember a story I heard recently from a Street Church email list to which I subscribe.
One of the pastors for a homeless ministry in a big city was asked by the local police to identify a man found dead in the bitter cold. No one had reported him missing; he was not in the criminal data base. But he HAD been someone who attended the Tuesday Bible study for the homeless held in the park. And he was known by this pastor and the other attenders of the street church held every week.
Because a few people had been willing to stand out in the cold, and welcome and commit to building a community, this man, Harold was known as the beloved child of God that he is, even if the world did not know him. There are street ministries all over the country, many of them run by Episcopalians, which go out to where the people are, and respond to many of their needs.
As we hurry in to our warm homes, cars and offices from the cold, let's remember those who aren't able to find shelter, as well as those who voluntarily give up their shelter to minister to them. If you are interested in getting email from the Street Ministry list, email me at liz.simmons@stlukesjamestown.org, and I will make sure you are added.
- Madre Liz
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Welcome, Madre (Mother) Liz Contact Liz by calling the church office, 483-6405, her extension is 12; her cell # is 262-744-9282; or by email at liz.simmons@stlukesjamestown.org
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WEEKLY
CALENDAR
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SATURDAY, JAN 12
10 am - 1 pm
Thrift Shop Open
5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I - Chapel
SUNDAY, JAN 13
1 EPIPHANY: Baptism of our Lord
8 am HE, Rite II, Chapel
9 am Church School; Adult Forum; Rite 13; J2A
10 am HE, Rite II -Church
12:00 noon
SLY, Jr. Christmas/Epiphany party
MON, JAN 14
7 pm Vestry meeting - church
TUES, JAN 15
9 am - 12 noon
Thrift Shop Receiving
open
Wed, JAN 16
7:30 am
Men's Bible Study
6:30 - 8 pm Parkinson's Group
7 - 9 Youth Group
meets, 3rd floor of the parish house
7 pm Search Committee meets with Rev. Barbara Price of the Diocese Thurs, JAN 17 8:30 am Women's Bible Study 9 - 11 am 4th Street Cafe 10 am - 2 pm Thrift Shop Open 12:05 pmHealing service - Chapel
4 pm NCD meeting @ church office 7 pm Choir practice
Fri, JAN 18 10 am - 2 pm Thrift shop open 7 pm YOUTH MOVIE NIGHT SAT, JAN 19 10 am- 1pm Thrift Shop Open
5 pm Holy Communion, Rite I - Chapel
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Stewardship
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If you have not yet prepared a pledge to St. Luke's Church for this year of 2013, you may do so at any time. Pledge cards are available at the church or in the office
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Prayer List
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Jean Andrews;
John McMaster;
Ylsa Guiffre;
Dave Emerling;
Dorothy Constance;
Carolyn Demarest;
Katherine Somers;
DeLoris Bunce;
Cheryl Hill; Richard Meier; Dianne Courtney-Freeman; Joe DeAngelo;
Jack Sleigh;
Ellen Peterson;
Diego; Troy; Laura; Sara
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ADULT FORMATION - 2013
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On January 6, St Luke's Search Committee was commissioned to begin the task of finding our next rector. This Sunday, January 13, Karen Collins, Chair of the Search Committee will join us in the Forum to discuss the search process. This is an opportunity to ask questions and to get a better idea of what it is this august group will be doing for St. Luke's!
Join us at 9:00 am on the stage area of the undercroft.
Next Sunday, January 20, the Forum will host its annual "Meet the Candidates!" session. This is the time that we get to talk with the folks who are running for Vestry, Warden, and for Diocesan Convention delegates.
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CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS
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Prayer - Why do we pray?
Jan 13th Bible Adventure - Blue Group;
Cinema - Red Group
Rotation 3 begins Sunday, Jan 13th and our children need your help. Please review the schedule and consider teaching this rotation.
All materials, supplies, directions, and set ups are provided. Thank you everyone for your consideration; have a blessed day!
Remember: Breakfast is served to all Sunday school students from 8:50 to 9:10 in the undercroft!
Groups - Blue=ages 3-5; Red= grades 1,2,3;
Purple =Grades 4-5 "The Mighty God Whispers"
Scripture Verse:
Philippians 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Recreation: Making prayer dice.
Why Pray? to praise; to give thanks; to confess; to ask for help; pray for others; and to seek guidance in what God wants of us.
Bible Adventure: Prayer bubbles - Use bubble blowing soap and a bubble blower to produce bubbles for the kids to pop. Ask them to think of important or "big" prayer requests while popping the bubbles. Give them examples of prayers of praise, thanksgiving, confession, supplication, intercessory, and seeking. Teach them that all prayers are equally important to God no matter how big or small.
St Luke's Cinema:
"coming to a theater near you" -- tba
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St Luke's Vestry - meets Jan 14th
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St Luke's Vestry is still seeking for recruits to stand for election at our annual meeting on Sunday January 27th. If you would be interested in knowing more about serving St. Luke's as a member of the Vestry, please contact Paul Johnson, or see him at the 10 am service.
At the Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 27, 2013, the members of St. Luke's will elect: one warden, three vestry members, and three delegates to diocesan convention. Service on the Vestry presents an opportunity to work for the future of St. Luke's in a year of transition and change. Please direct any questions or inquiries to Paul Johnson by phone at (716) 487-2192, or by email at usa_pojk@hotmail.com
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** Fictional Friends - date change
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The next book is 11/22/63 by Stephen King. Fictional Friends will meet next on Monday, February 18th at 7 p.m. in the church's library.
(This book is too long for anyone to complete in Jan.! oh my!)
For more information about participating with Fictional Friends talk to Catherine Way.
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Weekly Youth Night -
Wednesdays -- 7-9 PM
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Youth News
The group is for teens in grades 7 -12 and meets each Wednesday evening from 7 - 9 pm. If you are a teen, this is THE PLACE for YOU! No judgment, just conversation. A safe place for you to be yourself, explore your faith, and make and be friends to each other.
If you are an adult, your presence is always welcome with our youth group as evidence to our young people that we care about their presence in the church and spiritual life as they mature. Talk to Miguel Covarrubias our Youth minister, or Madre Liz, to find out more about volunteering with the youth program. Parents of youth members are also welcome ....let's talk!
Coming in February!!
 The Bishop's Ball is February 2nd 7-10 PM at the Diocesan Ministry Center. Open to grades 7-12; the cost is $5.
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The Wednesday Group - Jan 23
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The Wednesday group is held on the 4th Wednesday of the month. It is a special time for senior members of our parish, and their friends, to come together for worship, lunch and a program in the undercroft at St. Luke's. Coffee time is available beginning at 11a.m.; the communion service begins at 11:30, followed by luncheon and a program. The program for January is a piano and music program presented by Lucy Miller, of Little Theatre. For information about the Wednesday Group or to obtain transportation to and from the Group, call Liz McIntyre, 664-2873, or the church office, 483-6405.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observed
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Jamestown Community College will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a series of events focusing on non-violence and humanity throughout the world. All events are free and open to the public.
Tuesday, January 22nd, filmmaker, playwright and human rights activist Jen Marlowe will present "Reflections on Resistance," examples of resilience and courage of individuals who have suffered oppression and injustice, at 7 pm in JCC's Scharmann Theatre. "Art as Activism" begins at noon on January 23, also in the Theatre, exploring the roles of media in determining what messages we receive, and how art can challenge our preconceived assumptions. "Rebuilding Hope," Ms. Marlow's award winning documentary on 3 Sudanese-American young men on their first homecoming trip back to Sudan, will be shown at 7 pm on January 24th in the Student Union of the Collegiate Center. Ms. Marlowe's other works include Darfur Diaries: Message from Home and Stories of Survival; and The Hour of Sunlight.
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The Rt. Rev. R. William Franklin, Bishop of Western New York
The Rev. Elizabeth Simmons, Interim Rector
The Rev. Deacon Cathleen Smith
Miguel Covarrubias, Youth Minister
Kim Johnstone Mann, Secretary
Barbara Bumsted, Director of Adult Formation
Andrew Schmidt, Director of Music
Paul Johnson and Donna Phillippi, Wardens.
Office: 410 North Main St., Jamestown NY 14701
Phone (716) 483-6405 * Fax (716)483-6406
Learn more about us on our website:
http://www.stlukesjamestown.org
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