On Sunday, October 23 Pastor Bouman will teach “Lutheranism 101.” This course is meant for new members, prospective members and all those looking to rekindle their knowledge of the basics of . the Lutheran tradition within the Body of Christ. Please invite someone you know who may be interested in considering membership at St. Luke’s.
“On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance, who lifted up their voices…” Lepers who stood at a distance. That is the heartbreaking thing about leprosy. It is a disease which not only attacks the body, but also isolates the soul. A leper is extremely contagious.
Don’t forget those college students this fall! The card ministry has some awesome Halloween and Thinking of You cards. Have you ever thought that $5 you can touch the heart of a student, a grandchild, or anyone you wish to remember, and help the World Hunger campaign at the same time! Cards are available Sundays mornings in the atrium or any time the building is open.
October’s topic is ‘The Spiritual Gifts of Aging.’ Spirit Matters meetings include scripture and other readings with an opportunity for reflection and sharing as it relates to one’s life of faith and relationship with God. Come be with us for a time of spiritual rest and refreshment.
First, I want to join the participants of the Adult Forum and the children in Sunday School to come together for a brief opening worship in Henderson Hall at 8:30. It will be a great blessing to “Connect in Christ,” across the generations. The children all wear Name Necklaces so that we can greet them by name and get to know them. So let’s join them at 8:30 for prayers, a brief lesson based on the Gospel for the day, and joyful songs. This invitation is to any adult at St. Luke’s, whether you attend the adult forum or share conversation around a cup of coffee. Let me repeat the invitation. Adult Forum will join Sunday School for opening worship at 8:30, then begin the Bible study in the conference room at 8:45
Can I still say that I am a somewhat new pair of eyes? I have been amazed and grateful to observe you conduct a listening season and a Strategic Vision Planning Process with great energy and faithfulness. This vision to Connect again with one another coming out of the pandemic, to connect to our community and world through the Gospel has given us spiritual energy and holy imagination.
Join the 2022 Crop Walk on October 16, beginning at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 620 N. Northwest Hwy. to walk with our team. If you cannot walk; please support our team.
As I have had opportunity to visit some of the elders of St. Luke’s I’ve learned from them we have a long and rich history of creating tie-quilts for Lutheran World Relief. Among our “shut-ins” are women who remember day long quilt workshops with large crews of cutters and piecers and as many as three sewing machines running at any one time. However, these quilters had heard little first-hand witness to the on-the-ground impact our donated quilts had.
After taking a summer hiatus, Spirit Matters begins again in September. We meet every Third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Our gatherings will be hybrid as each feels comfortable in person or via Zoom.
Beginning this coming Sunday at 8:45, and for the next four Sundays, we will be spending time in the Gospel of Luke. We are in Series C of the lectionary, “the year of Luke,” and most of the Gospel readings are from that gospel. I am hoping that our deep dive into the Gospel together will help enrich our hearing God’s word when we worship.