11th Sunday after Pentecost

August 20, 2017

St. Luke Lutheran Church 20 Candlewood Path Dix Hills, NY 11746

Phone: (631) 499-8656

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NEWS NOTES

THIS WEEK at ST LUKE Sunday, August 20, 2017

9:30 a.m. Worship w/ H.C.

Monday, August 21, 2017

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

7:30 p.m. Church Council

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 10:00 am Bible Study

4:00 p.m. Yoga for Seniors Resumes on 8/30

Thursday, August 24, 2017

1:00 p.m. Young @ Heart

7:30 p.m. The Gathering

8:00 p.m. Al-Anon Preschool Floors Cleaned

Friday, August 25, 2017

Saturday, August 26, 2017

Yoga for Seniors!

Led by certified Yoga

instructor, Laura Fisher

Yoga will not meet next

week on August 23,2017

We will resume on 8/30

and continue to meet on

Wednesdays at 4:00 pm in the Memorial Gathering

Room of the Education Bldg.

One Service on Sundays at

9:30 a.m.

The Gathering on Thursday

Nights at 7:30 p.m.

Through Labor Day

Weekend

Pastor Minnix will be on vacation beginning August

17th

through August 27th

. During this time, Pastor

Minnix will have no access to phone, email or any

communication. If there is a pastoral emergency,

please contact Pastor Tom Cusanelli directly at (631)

860-1356.

Sign up on the Flower Chart or

Eternal Light Chart.

Flowers are $20 per vase and the

Eternal Light is $5. Fill out a

memorial envelope and drop in the

offering plate or the church office.

Bible Studies: Seasons of Discovery -

Wednesday morning Bible study at 10:00 am led by

Pastor Minnix. All year

Sunday morning Bible Study follows Coffee Hour

and will begin on September 17th

.

Monday Evenings at 7:30 pm Begins September 18

1st Saturday of the month Men’s Ministry Bible

study at 8:30 a.m. led by Deacon Paul Elgert.

(September meeting has changed to 3rd

week, 9/16)

Brothers and Sisters of St. Luke,

Beginning in September, St. Luke will begin “Seasons

of Discovery”. This program will facilitate an ongoing

dialogue that will lead us to discover God’s unique

vision and purpose for our church. Throughout the next

two years, we will move through 4 seasons of discovery

(two seasons a year). The “Season of Preparation” will

begin on September 17th in worship. To truly

discovery God’s plan for us, it is important that the

members of the congregation engage the process.

Beyond worship, one of the greatest ways you can

participate is by attending the bible studies. We are

offering many different times throughout the week in

hopes that we might meet your availability. We are

asking however that you sign-up in the Narthex, so that

we can have some idea for planning purposes. As we

move through our discovery – there will be additional

ways for everyone to embrace, support and accomplish

our vision. I want to thank you in advance for your

prayers and support during this most exciting time.

In Christ, Pastor Minnix

Please pick a time that works for you and sign up on the

bulletin board in the narthex

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Thanks & Happening Soon...

The Young at Heart for their

devoted service each week folding

the bulletins and so much more. The

Young at Heart include Mary

Catalanotto, Judy Walden, Carol

Burst, Nora Foerster, Marlene

Langhart, Klara Loyola, Carole

Martinus, Carol Mohrman, Dot DeCordova, Karen Hall,

Dorothy Ward, Eleanor Swift, Carolyn Martin, Martha

Schiraldi, Pat Meade, and Patricia Wagner.

Coffee Hour Hosts

needed all through the

Summer.

Let’s keep this time of

fellowship going all year

long. Sign up today!

Monday, October 2, 2017

Woodside Acres Country Club, Muttontown, NY

Golfer and Dinner only Registration and Sponsorship

information is on the sill in the narthex and on our

website. www.stlukedixhills.org

A newsletter to help you grow as a steward

The August 2017 edition of Steward Builders was sent

by email and is online at our website.

www.stlukedixhills.org/stewardship

Calling All Young Adults! Come join our life

group, as we meet together for fellowship, service

and Bible study activities. We attend "The

Gathering" on Thursday nights at 7:30pm and then

engage in fellowship at 9:00pm every week. We

gather together to provide a comfortable faith-

centered environment, where conversations and the

formation of friendships can occur. Contact Jackie

Flynn at Jackie@stlukedixhills.org for more

information about our Young Adult Ministry and

for upcoming events.

A Note from Pastor’s Desk... You may have noticed that over the past couple of years we have been transitioning our candles from wax to liquid. We give thanks for those who have supported these efforts. We also give thanks for all those who serve on the altar guild – preparing and maintaining all of our worship furnishings and elements. To assist and better support them, we ask that the altar guild responsibilities be left to the coordination of Donna Daly and those who assist her weekly. Specifically, we ask that the new liquid candles and their wicks not be serviced or tampered with. While we recognize there are some who only wish to lend a helping hand, these wicks are not to be trimmed at any time. http://www.almy.com/UI/Hotspots/Docs/quickwicks.pdf

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Up-Coming Events...

Sunday School and Confirmation Registration !!! Sunday School and Confirmation Registration Packets should arrive in your

home mailbox this weekend. The packets include a Welcome Letter, a

Schedule of class dates, and a Registration form. Please return registration

forms asap to the church office so we can plan and have enough materials and

supplies for everyone.

The Packets are also available on the website. Go to the Christian Education page from the Ministries link up

top and click the links for the packets. http://www.stlukedixhills.org/christian-education

Save the Date!

St Luke Lutheran Church September 10, 2017 Kick off Fall 2017 Sunday School & Confirmation Preschool & Church Staff Installation WORSHIP: – 10:45 AM 3rd Graders will receive Holy Bibles 6th Graders will receive First Catechisms

FELLOWSHIP PICNIC: (Potluck) - SIGN UP Immediately Following Worship on the Grounds of St. Luke

Games, Food, Music, Fellowship

EVANGELISM NEWS

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

Now Through Mid-August

GOD CALLS US TO

TELL ALL PEOPLE

THAT HE IS THE

WAY, THE TRUTH

AND THE LIFE.

“Therefore go and make disciples of all

nations . . . teaching them to obey

everything that I have commanded you”

(Matthew 28:19-20).

Parish Life Committee Presents

St. Luke Goes to The Theater:

Pick up your tickets!

Your Tickets are in your family mailbox in the Sanctuary

St Luke will once again

collect School Supplies

for the Helping Hands

Mission “Adopt A

Child” program. Please

place your school

supply donations in the

Tower in the Sanctuary.

We need: Backpacks,

binders, composition

books, filler paper,

pens, pencils, crayons,

colored pencils, glue

sticks, safety scissors,

book socks, rulers,

markers, etc.

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PRAYER REQUESTS

If you would like a name to be put on the list, please put the name on a prayer card in the narthex at the Usher

Station. We will update the Prayer List weekly.

WE PRAY FOR THOSE AT HOME AND IN THE HOSPITAL

Members: Diane Bergaglio, Chrissy Blankenship, Judy Burns and family, Mary Catalanotto, Dorothy

DeCordova, Carol Elgert, Paul Elgert, Laura Flareau and Family, John Gaccione, Debbie Gnad, Laura

Guadagno, John Guiliano, Bill Haile, Karen Hall, The Kahn Family, Peter LaBarbera, Charlene Leo, Klara

Loyola, Carole Martinus, The May Family, Ann McClave, Dale Monica, Barbara Papa, Mark Prowatzke,

Eleanor Stentiford & Family, Ross Family, Elsie Smith, Ginger Stillman, Ryan Stillman, The Slade Family,

Sharima Teufel, David Tomforde, Doug Wagner, Paul Walker and Danny Zufall.

Family & Friends: Ken Abbott, Aida Amato, Mike Amico, Peter Angelo, Judy Arvan, Baby Dino, Jeffrey B.,

Madelyn Barbour, Jennifer Bauer, Susan Bitonti, Peter Breuer, Lois Boult, Carleen Burst, Lisa Carle, John

Carroll, Carter Family, Kristin Casillo, Alicia Cassidy, Rosie Catania, Alex Cavalcante, Jessica & Michael

Ciccarelli, Nick Ciccarelli, Rosemarie Cruz, Dylan Cuevas, Margarita De Las Casas, Frank DiPaola, Andy &

Andrea Donovan, Eleanor Drewes, Robert Drewes, Theresa Esposito, Elizabeth Felker, Emily Fry, Sharon

Furcone, Klaus & Renate Garbers, Tom Geed, Cynthia Jean Gerstner, Sandra Gil, Paul Gimeli, Mr. Omar

Glaven, Beth Goodman, Louis Goodman, Marianne Gruskin, Yvonne Guella, Jean Heikaus, Isabella Hickey,

Fred Hillmann, Charles Hoffstetter, Katherine Holloway, Cathy Hofstetter, Sue Hohn, Carol Huber, Ronna

Jablow, Dennis Kanesse, Nancy & Jerry Kearney, John, Paula Lamendola, Ken Lane, Maureen Lawless,

Russell Leyra, Lou, Lorna Jean, Hans Lucke, Charles Maikish, Marie Manzella, Audrey Marr, Eleanor Marcus,

Florence Martino, Maureen McCarthy, J. McKenna, Herb McVicker, Rosemarie Meithe, Keegan Mills, Tom

Mooney, James Murphy Sr., Michael Muscat, Kay Napoli, Felice Nieves, Rev. Don Oliver, Paul & Angela

Ortolani, Patty Orzano, Marcia Partridge, Louise Pasquale, Adele Persichilli, Bob Prummell, Stephanie

Renaldo, Steve Riff, Tara Riley, John Robinson, Liz Ruvio, Sammis Family, Len Scacalossi, Bill Shannon, Lisa

Snyder, Helene Speruggia, Coyle/Staebler Family, Michael Szalay, Sue, Taylor Family, Loni Tomforde, Walter

Tomforde, Carol Torns, Nina Trifiletti, Clara & George Vlanis, Chris Weiler, Lauren Weiler, Annie Wilkom,

Elaine Witt, Marilyn Yagel, and Harry Young

EXTENDED CARE AND RECEIVING SPECIAL CARE

Jeanne Erb, Carole Martinus, Jill Petry, Glenn Schabel, June Tonne, Lynn Tonne

Our Service Men and Women around the world, especially: Glen Bednarz, Timothy G. Bednarz, Tyler W.

Bednarz, Anthony Bowdrie, Andy Byer, James Byler, Collier Boys, Patrick Engeman, Peter Harmon, Sgt.

Darren Kempen, Brian McDuffie, Mark Meaney, Victor Nelson III, Christopher Petersen, Joe Piersante, Paul

Rickmeyer, Capt. Alex Spencer, Daniel Stanton, Aaron Tisdale, Andy Vaughn, John Vigiano, Abbey & Steve

Waldrop

The victims of war and oppression and an end to hatred and violence.

SPECIAL PRAYERS

Rev. Jon Crawford, The victims and families of the 9/11 Acts of Terror, President Derek LeCakes and the

Atlantic District, Rev. Victor Nelson, Resurrection, Cairo, NY, Rev. Matthew

Harrison, Rev. Timothy Yeadon, New England District President, Rev. Rob Morris, Christ the King Church,

Newtown, CT. and Peace throughout the world, our former leaders Rev. Ronald Clawson

and his family, Rev. Charles & Kathy Froehlich and their family, The Messerschmidt family, Rev. Randy

Miller and his family, Rev. Henry Schriever and his family, Rev. Michel Staneck and his family, our

Missionaries to Indonesia, Amy, Jareb, Kayla, Corin, Kimberly, Caden & Caleb McClain, and Bill & Adriann

Nelson. Those who choose not to worship, World Hunger, Helping Hands Mission, for our Missionaries

throughout the world, Unity in the Church, Concordia University System and all of our College Students, The

Church Council and the Boards, Morality; Persecuted Christians, Victims of natural disasters, especially

Hurricane Sandy, for understanding among all families and The Lutheran Counseling Center.

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** Church Attendance and Offerings **

(total weekly offerings includes online giving)

Attendance week 8/13/2017 Thursday, 7/27/17 - 7:30 PM: 56

Sunday, July 16, 2017 9:30 AM: 88

Offerings Received Week of 8/13/2017 (total weekly offerings includes online giving)

Regular Offerings: $3,613.00 Total Weekly Budget Needed: $6,779.00

Sharing the Joy Update!

The goal is to raise $100,000.00 by December 2017. What’s it for? To repair, maintain and update the aging portions of our facilities As the needs became known, St. Luke was blessed with a very generous anonymous donation from a

member of the congregation. We lift this offering up to God that it might be used for His purposes and for

His Kingdom. Having been reminded that the Lord has called us to share the burdens, we also lift this

offering up that it might now be multiplied. We ask that you prayerfully consider committing yourself to

an offering – above and beyond your present giving – to be given over the next 18 months (ending in

December 2017). Based on the needs we face, our goal is to receive $100,000 toward this appeal by that

time. We encourage those who are able, to consider meeting their commitment in a one-time, or two-time

gift offering(s) in order to support some of the priority projects we can’t delay.

Some Projects 1. Heating solution for the church office building (we presently do not have a functioning heating

system for the church offices)

2. New roof on 16 Candlewood Path

3. Refinish floors at 16 Candlewood Path

4. Heating system at 16 Candlewood Path

5. Repair/replace retaining wall at 20 Candlewood Path (parsonage)

6. Parking Lot (striping and sealing)

7. Clearing and repairing drainage lines throughout the campus

8. Tree removal and clearing

9. Painting and replacing siding around the church (as many sections as possible)

10. Repair/replace concrete steps leading to the courtyard.

11. Repair church roof/skylights

The initial appeal began in Mid-August 2016

Sharing the Joy gifts received to date: $10,193.30

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Mid-Week Stewardship Thought

A Giving Heart Christian giving comes more from the heart than it does from the

pocketbook. Giving is more a spiritual decision than a financial

decision. Through faith, we understand that God is the source of all

good things. “The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the

world, and all who live in it” (Psalm 24:1). He has blessed us with

our physical lives and with our spiritual lives that go on forever with

Him. Through our giving, our actions express our gratitude by

saying, “Thank You, thank you, dear God.” Our faithful giving

honors and worships the Lord.

Prayer: Good and gracious heavenly Father, You are the creator and source of all things. You give

so generously to me. Your love for me compelled You to give me and all people the most

indescribable gift, the gift of Your Son. Grant me a thankful and generous heart so that my giving

will properly show my gratitude for Who You are and all that You’ve done for me. In Jesus’ name I

pray. Amen.

Blessings on your Stewardship Journey!

The Simply Giving® Program endorsed by Thrivent Financial Bank is designed to help you conveniently make

payments to St. Luke. Through the Simply Giving Program, your payments are made through a pre-authorized

withdrawal from your bank account. You determine the frequency of your automatic payment – weekly, semi-

monthly or monthly. Your payment is deposited into St Luke Lutheran Church’s bank account on the same day

it is withdrawn from your account.

Why Sign Up? Convenience – Payment will still be made if you are out of town or on vacation.

Security – No checks are needed which means no lost or stolen checks.

Environmentally friendly – Save on checks, envelopes and postage.

To sign up go to the St. Luke website (www.stlukedixhills.org). Click the link “Giving” at the top of the page.

You will see a link to Simply Giving. Click the Give Online button to get started. With Simply Giving you have

the option of a onetime offering or you can sign up for continuous (weekly) offerings. If uncertain about this

plan, please give it prayerful consideration. Whether you sign up for a onetime or weekly offering, your gift

will reach St. Luke and be put forth to expand the Kingdom of God.

The Stewardship Board

Contact Stewardship Chairperson, Rich Norman: rdkdnorm@gmail.com or (631) 940-0231

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St Luke Lutheran Church

September 10, 2017

Kick off Fall 2017 Sunday School & Confirmation

Preschool & Church Staff Installation WORSHIP: – 10:45 AM

3rd Graders will receive Holy Bibles

FELLOWSHIP PICNIC: (Potluck) Immediately Following Worship on the

Grounds of St. Luke

Games, Food, Music, Fellowship