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A publication of St. Luke Lutheran Church, Richmond, VA What’s INSIDE 2 Staff Contact Info

2 Membership Info

2 Pastor’s Letter, Schedule

3 DOM Letter, Music Events

4 Rally Day, Fall Schedule,

5 Paley Concert Festival Info

6 Coming Soon

6 Attendance, Prayers

7 September Events

8 Committees & Groups Info

9 Flowers, Worship Assistants

10 Council Corner, Elections

11 July Info, Social Media

12 Rise Against Hunger

13 Rally Day

14 Outreach/Other Info

15 September Church Calendar

Please join us for Worship

WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP AT ST. LUKE

September 3, 2017

13th Sunday after Pentecost

NO Sunday School

10:00am Holy Communion Worship

September 10, 2017

14th Sunday after Pentecost/Rally Day


Sunday School Ministers Recognition

11:00am Rally Day Reception

11:30am Council Meeting

12:30pm Teachers Meeting

September 17, 2017


9:00am Sunday School for all ages


September 22, 2017

Friday Evening

7:30pm Paley Piano Festival

September 23, 2017

Saturday Afternoon and Evening



September 24, 2017




11:30am Christian Ed Meeting

11:30am Worship and Music Meeting


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FOCUS ON WORSHIP

Alpha and Omega: Alpha and omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. They are used

as a description of Christ, “the first and the last, the beginning and the end” (Revelation 22:13). Normally

the Greek form of these letters appears prominently on the Paschal candle.

Fair Linen: The fair linen is the white linen cloth covering the mensa of the altar. Fair refers to the fine

quality of this linen, probably deriving from an Old English word meaning beautiful. The fair linen has

traditionally been interpreted as a reminder of the burial cloth in which Christ’s body was wrapped after

the crucifixion.

Offertory Prayer: The offertory prayer is the congregational prayer appointed for use during the

celebration of the Eucharist, following the presentation at the altar of the offerings of bread, wine and

money. Several offertory prayers are provided in the liturgy; only one is to be used: “Merciful Father...”

prays that the offered gifts may be accompanied with the offering of self and time; “Blessed are you...”

is modeled after the Jewish prayer of thanksgiving and dedicates the giver to be a stewardship of all life.

SEPTE MBER 2017

The St. Luke Messenger


Church Staff

Contact Info

Rev. Fred Marcoux, Pastor

804-272-0486 x 11

[email protected]

Tammy Hammond, Church Administrator

804-272-0486 x 10

[email protected]

Richard Barnett, Director of Music

804-272-0486 x 13

[email protected]

Jo Blandford, C.E./Youth Consultant

804-272-0486 x 12

[email protected]

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St. Luke Lutheran Church is a member of the Virginia Synod of the Evangelical Church in America. To find out more about the Lutheran Church, please visit the following websites: ELCA, www.ELCA.org or Virginia Synod, www.vasynod.org

Virginia Synod News The Virginia Lutheran, which is the

Virginia Synod's newsletter, is available online anytime at www.vasynod.org.

Are you interested in joining our

St Luke family?

If you have enjoyed worshiping with us so far this year and are contemplating becoming a member, we would love to hear from you! Please contact Rev. Fred Marcoux, our pastor; Tammy, the church administrator; or any member of our Evangelism committee for more information. If you would like to meet with Pastor Fred, please call or email the office at 272-0486 or [email protected] to schedule an appointment.

A Note from Pastor Fred

Behold!

I Make all Things New!

So said the Lord God of Israel! Kind of a contradiction to what most churches who are

uncomfortable with changes of any kind.

However, I have found that here at St Luke we are willing to give most new things a

try. As I sit here on August 18, two of our members are at a seminar to investigate a

new Sunday School program and bring it to the education committee and see if it is

something NEW that we can work with. We are on our way in planning a young

couples and parents group to meet together, get to know each other and let us know

what they would like to see in our congregation life together; also something NEW.

As many of you know, our mortgage is now paid in full. Hurrah!

The church council has recommended that we take those monthly mortgage payments,

accrue them for a year and replace our aging shingle room with a NEW one. The brick

plaza in front of the church will be replanted with NEW trees. A NEW dishwasher has

replaced the aging one in the kitchen.

On Sunday, October 29 we will celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation

with special music, a catered luncheon, rededicate our church and burn the mortgage.

In so many ways St. Luke is poised upon a new era with new hope remembering what

God spoke of old:

Behold! I Make All things New!

In Peace,

Pastor Fred

Pastor Fred’s returns to his regular schedule on Sept 13th:

Wednesdays 9:30am to 2:30pm.

Please call the church office at 804-272-0486

if you would like to schedule an appointment.

Pastor’s email address is: [email protected].

Pastor Fred’s Mid-week Bible Study resumes September13, 2017

Pastor Fred is resuming the Mid-week scripture discussion beginning Wednesday morning, September 13th from 10:30am - 11:30am. He will continue using a variety of study methods so we can delve into the text to discover new insights in how the words speak over the centuries and into our own time. There is no need to bring a Bible - we have plenty here to work with. Classes will continue every week at 10:30am on Wednesday mornings. Please come out and join us!!

St. Luke Lutheran Church Office: 804-272-0486 Email: [email protected] Web: www.stlukerichmond.org 3

SUMMER MUSIC CAMP

Twenty-one children from 4 – 14 participated in the first St. Luke Summer Music

Camp. Rich and Luci Hughes-Barnett led the campers through five full days of

rehearsal and then presented the bible-based musical show “Malice in the Palace”

on Friday, July 21st.

Many thanks to all who assisted with our first Summer Music Camp and to the many

folks who came to the performance. Special thanks to Suzie Weeks, Barbara Kipps,

Ann & Marty Witthoefft, Tim Hesson, Tammy Hammond and Pastor Fred for their

support.

CHOIR NEWS

Come by and see the freshly painted, cleaned and organized music rehearsal room!

Adult Chancel Choir rehearsals will resume 7:30 pm Thursday, August 31st. All

are welcome! Handbell rehearsals resume 6:30 pm Thursday, September 7th.

Come ring with us!

COMMUNION MEDITATIONS

Currently, each Sunday the choir performs an anthem before the Pastor’s sermon.

Beginning in September the choir will also perform a meditation after communion.

The meditation will usually be a piece of music that eventually be sung by the

congregation. It is hoped that exposing the congregation to new music in this way

will build our capacity for new ways of singing and worshipping together.

YOUTH RECITALS

A great form of outreach to the community is the many youth instrumental recitals

held at St. Luke’s. Our lovely sanctuary, wonderful piano, and comfortable seats

make for an excellent concert venue. Please come hear talented youth play away!

UPCOMING CONCERTS

In this newsletter you will find information concerning the excellent PALEY

Concert Series. Please also see information on a concert of GUITAR MUSIC

by Peter Griggs on Sunday, October 8th at 4:00 pm.

Peace,

Richard Barnett

Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves for they shall never cease to be amused!

From Rich Barnett our

Director of Music

Friday, September 22, 2017

7:30pm

Alexander Paley Concert

Saturday, September 23, 2017 3:00pm and 7:30pm

Alexander Paley Concert

Sunday, September 24, 2017

3:00pm Alexander Paley Concert

Saturday, October 7, 2017

2:00pm Paul Steinberg

Brazilian Music Lecture and Recital

Sunday, October 8, 2017

4:00pm Peter Griggs Guitar Concert

Saturday, October 14, 2017

3:00pm Violin Students of

Caitlin Hunt Recital

Saturday, November 11, 2017

3:30pm Piano Students of

Yifei Sun Recital

Saturday, November 18, 2017 3:00pm

Piano Students of Michelle Huang Recital

Saturday, December 9, 2017 1:00pm

Violin and Piano Students of Belle Elliott Recital

Saturday, December 9, 2017

4:30pm

Meadowbrook High School Choir Christmas Concert for CIA for Girls

Saturday, December 16, 2017

1:00pm Piano Students of

Faith Hofma Recital

Saturday, February 10, 2018 3:30pm

Yifei Sun Chamber Music Concert



The Word in Season

The October to December copy of

“The Word In Season” Devotional is

now available in the narthex. Please

pick up your copy when you’re at Church.

We return to our regular Worship Schedule

on Sunday, September 17, 2017.


9:00am Adult Forum


Nursery is provided during the service

RALLY DAY 2017 September 10th, 10:00am

Please join us as we begin our new Christian Education year. Betty Walker and Allene Cahill will be heading up our Christian Ed program this Fall.

Pastor Fred and Rich Barnett, our Director of Music, are planning something special during the service.

Everyone is invited and you are encouraged to attend. We are only as strong as our attendance.

A fellowship reception will follow the Worship service. Certain finger foods are needed to share. Sign up sheets are also available on the table in the narthex. Please pick up a form and sign up with which items you can bring.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER

INSTALLATION September 10, 2017

Our Sunday School teachers for our children,

youth and adults will be installed on Sunday,

September 10, 2017, during Worship.

The Church Office

will be CLOSED

September 4, 2017

for Labor Day

Labor Day, September 4, 2017

Office closed

We resume regular office hours

beginning on Friday, September 8th.

Monday - Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm

Sunday School for all ages!

Sunday School classes begin on

September 17, 2017 at 9:00 am.

This year we have classes for preschool,

elementary, youth (middle & high

school), and Adult Forum. Please come

join us!

Our Nursery is provided during the

Worship Service only.

Dear St. Luke Members and Friends,

Due to funerals, vacations and new printer

issues, the September issue of the Saint Luke

Messenger was printed and emailed late.

We do hope this has not caused any inconvenience.

Please help us to get the newsletter out on time.

ALL Committee and Group meeting information and any articles need

to be to sent in to Tammy, the church administrator, by the 15th of the

month. The final deadline for the next month’s newsletter is the 20th

of the month.

The newsletter usually goes to press around the 23rd.

Thank you for your corporation and understanding.


“RISE AGAINST HUNGER” PROJECT Saturday, Sept 9 RALLY DAY Sunday, September 10 ALEXANDER PALEY FESTIVAL September 22 - September 24 COUNCIL ELECTIONS Sunday, October 1 REFORMATION SUNDAY Sunday, October 29 CROP WALK Sunday, October 29 ALL SAINTS DAY Sunday, November 5 CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY Sunday, November. 26 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Sunday, December 3 CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Sunday, Dec. 10 during Worship CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES Sunday, December 24, 10:00am Candlelight Service at 8:00pm CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE Monday, December 25, 10:00am

July / August 2017 Worship Attendance Worship Sunday School

Sunday, July 2, 2017 65 N/A 4th Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, July 9, 2017 78 N/A 5th Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, July 16, 2017 69 N/A 6th Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, July 23, 2017 63 N/A 7th Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, July 30, 2017 67 N/A 8th Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, August 6, 2017 60 N/A 9th Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, August 13, 2017 78 N/A 10th Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday, August 20, 2017 68 N/A 11th Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday, August 27, 2017 72 N/A 12th Sunday after Pentecost

July / August Prayer Requests

We pray for our needs and those of others. Please keep our members, their

families, and our friends in your thoughts and prayers.

Prayers are asked for: John Bernard, Family of Charles Craddock,

Family of Marsha Feakins, Family of Orion Felland, Family of Holly Ferrell, Ken

Hammond II, Darinda Harner, Pastor Bob Maier, Carrie Menges, Family of Juanita

Minnick, Ann Marie Myers, Craig Nixon, Jim Norris, Nancie O'Brien and family,

Family of John Peterson, Don Wilson, Marilyn Wilson, Family of Henry Walker,

Bonnie Woods

Continued Prayers are asked for: Marlys Austin, Jo Blandford, James Davis, Diane

Deal, Anne Bentley Goodman, Ken Hammond III, Donald Howard, Betty Howdyshell,

Howdy Howdyshell, Michael Hunt, Laura Kimberly, Audra McCougall, Beverley

Stopps Powers, Syl Spencer, George Statler, Wally Wason, Phyllis Worrell, Betty

Yarbrough, Jean Yerian

Our Loved Ones Serving Overseas: Cpl. Sarah Pettit - USMC

Please remember our fellow members who are homebound. A card, a phone call or a visit would be deeply appreciated. Names are kept on the list for 4 weeks.

If you would like to add a family member or a friend to the

prayer list, please complete a blue Prayer Request Card and

drop it in the offering plate on Sunday or turn it in to the office.

Prayer Request Cards are available in each pew rack, from the

church office and from any usher.


LABOR DAY: Sept. 4, Office Closed

HANDBELL REHEARSALS RESUME:

Sept. 7, 6:30pm

CHOIR REHEARSALS RESUME:

Sept. 7, 7:30pm

OFFICE RESUMES NORMAL HOURS:

Sept. 8

BOOK CLUB: Sept. 8, 7:30pm, Eggleston

RALLY DAY: Sept. 10

With Sunday School Teacher Recognition

COUNCIL MEETING: Sept. 10, 11:30am

TEACHERS MTG: Sept. 10, 12:30pm

STEPHEN MINISTRY: Sept. 11, 7:00pm

AM WOMEN’S GROUP RESUMES

Sept. 12, 10:00am

MID-WEEK BIBLE STUDY RESUMES:

Sept. 13, 10:30am

PM WOMEN’S GROUP RESUMES:

Sept. 13, 6:30pm

MEN’S LUNCH GRP: Sept 14, 12:00pm

CHRISTIAN ED MTG: Sept. 17, 11:30am

MEALS ON WHEELS: Sept. 19, 11:00am

BIBLE STUDY: Sept. 20, 10:30am

MEALS ON WHEELS: Sept. 21, 11:00am

AUTUMN BEGINS: Sept. 22

PALEY FESTIVAL: Sept 22 - Sept: 24

WORSHIP & MUSIC: Sept. 24, 11:30am

BIBLE STUDY: Sept. 27, 10:30am

NO SEPTEMBER MEN’S GROUP

WHAT DO YOU HAVE PLANNED?

Do you have an important meeting or an event coming up?

Please make sure to give the church office your dates and

times.

You may call us at 804-272-0486 or email your info to the

office to [email protected]. The Church Scheduling Calendar, which is

located in the office, has all church activities listed, including outside groups that

use our building

There are also large calendars posted on a bulletin board in the fellowship hall

with church events. Please feel free to post your events there and they will be

added to the church calendar.

Thank you for helping us keep the calendar up to date.

Explore your Church Family!

Introduce yourself to someone new each week

or bring someone to church with you.

St. Luke to help with Southampton Elementary School’s

“Back to School” Project

An outreach ministry of Richmond Hill, the Micah Initiative is

a faith community partnership program serving Richmond Public

Elementary Schools. Volunteers typically serve as weekly tutors,

mentors, classroom assistants, and lunch buddies.

St. Luke has been a Micah partner at Southampton Elementary School

for many years. The school is located at 3333 Cheverly Road, 23225.

St. Luke usually participates in Southampton’s “Back to School” project.

In the past, we have had a “Backpack” project for them. This year they

are asking for help with school supplies for the children. This is a very

worthwhile project that can easily benefit many children as they start the

new school year.

Look for a complete list of the supplies needed and a collection

box in the narthex. If you would like to make a donation instead,

please make your check out to St. Luke Lutheran Church with

“Southampton School supplies” in the memo line. By making a

donation, their teachers can purchase supplies needed for the

classroom.

Thank you for your participation.


Committee Meetings

And

Group Events

Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017

at 12:00pm

“The Crazy Greek”

Restaurant on Busy Street in Midlothian.

We’d love to have you so please join us!

The next meeting

of the

Worship & Music

Committee is

Sept. 24 at 11:30am.

STEPHEN MINISTRY

Next meeting is

Sept. 11 at 7:00pm.

St. Luke Lutheran Book Club The next Book Club Meeting is Friday, Sept. 8 at 7:30pm At the Eggleston’s home. It’s Movie Night so please join us.

The next

Christian Ed. meeting

is on September 17 at 11:30am

St. Luke Lutheran Church Women’s Groups Resume

Come welcome fall with the St. Luke's Woman Groups. Pick the time most

convenient for you and join us!

Morning Women’s Group: Tuesday, Sept. 12, 10:30am

Bring a sandwich; drinks and a dessert will be furnished.

Evening Women’s Group: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 6:30pm

Soup, salad, drinks and dessert will be provided for $5.00

In addition to having fellowship and fun with the women of the church, our guest

speaker for both groups is Debbie Blankenship. Her program is on Emergency

Preparedness. Our Outreach items to bring for both Sept and Oct. meetings are

new or gently used twin bed sheet sets for Housing Families First.

Please RSVP to Millie Olson 739-5448.

We welcome all Women of St. Luke!

If you are new to St. Luke or have been a member for years, please consider

attending either the morning or evening Women’s Group. The fellowship is

rewarding and the programs are thought provoking.

Questions? Please contact Millie at the number listed above.

St. Luke's Sharing Ministry & FeedMore’s Meals on Wheels program

St. Luke volunteers participate every month in the Meals on Wheels

program, where we deliver meals to those in need who cannot leave

their homes to get food. If you would like to assist us, volunteers are

always welcome. All volunteers go through one training session

before they begin.

We assist Meals on Wheels on the third Tuesday & third Thursday every month.

Besides those dates, we have several members that participate on other days.

Please contact Dana Wiggins at 804-475-0077 for details and to sign-up.

St. Luke’s Days For Meals on Wheels

Tuesday, September 19 at 11:00am

Thursday, September 21 at 11:00am

Men’s Group Meetings Resume in October

There will no be a September meeting but come join us in October! The next meeting

is Tuesday, October 24 at 6:15pm. We will have a guest speaker. More information

to follow.

The St. Luke Men’s Group meets on the fourth

Tuesday of each month at 6:15pm for dinner and a

special program. If you would like more information

about our Men’s Group, please call Bill Kipps or

Jim Pettit at the numbers listed below.

Bill at 804-794-1384 or Jim at 804-378-7012.


EMAIL CHANGES

Please make the following additions or changes to your membership

directory:

Ron Diamond

[email protected]

Cheryl Broussard

[email protected]

Kelly Lavery Cathell

[email protected]

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Would you like to be part of our Worship Service?

Sunday Worship services are a very important part of our church life here at St. Luke. Every Sunday, our church members participate in our worship service as Acolytes, Assisting Ministers, Crucifers and Ushers. We also have Altar Guild members who set up for Sunday services, Altar Bread Bakers, Chancel Choir members, Bell Choir members, Musicians and many other Committee Members who serve the Lord and St. Luke by providing their time, talents and energy.

If you are interested in serving and would like more information about these or other opportunities to be a part of our Worship Ministry, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Pastor Fred Marcoux or Vince Reedinger for more information. You’ll be glad you did!

Flower Dedications

The Ministry of flowers is an important part of the

Sunday Service at St. Luke Lutheran. Flowers are

used to beautify our sanctuary and are a gift to God

and those who attend worship services.

Altar flowers may be dedicated to “The Glory of

God”, “In Memory of” a loved one or “In Honor

of” a special person, an anniversary, birthday,

birth, baptism or other special event. More than

one person may find a certain date important so flowers may be

given in more than one name on any given Sunday.

If you would like to donate and dedicate flowers for any Sunday

service, arrangements cost $27.00 each. You will be billed directly

from Coleman Brothers Flowers and the flowers will be delivered

to the church. The flowers are yours to take home after the service

that Sunday or you can ask that they be taken to one of our ill or

homebound members. Please sign up on the flower chart located in

the fellowship hall.

Please contact the church office or Jean Stewart if you have any

questions. Thank you.

Do you have something for the Newsletter?

The October 2017 Newsletter Deadline is Sept. 20. Please call in or e-mail in your submissions with your all of your September meeting dates and notices to Tammy in the church office as soon as possible. Thanks! 804-272-0486, [email protected].

Our condolences and heartfelt sympathy go out

to the family of Henry Walker, beloved husband

of Betty Walker. Henry passed away to the Lord

on August 21, 2017. His Memorial Service was

held August 16, 2017 at St. Luke. Pastor Fred

conducted the service.

Please remember Betty and the Walker family in your thoughts and

prayers during this difficult time.

2017 Flower Calendar

The 2017 Flower Calendar is op in the fellowship hall. To those of you who give flowers every year during the same time frame, thank you. If you’re new to St. Luke or haven’t signed up yet to provide Sunday altar flowers, won’t you consider doing so ? Flowers may be given in more than one name on any given Sunday. If your date seems to be taken, please sign up anyway or call the church office to do so. If you would like more information about our Flower Calendar or if you have any questions about Altar Flowers, please contact Tammy in the church office at 804-272-0486 or [email protected]. You can also contact Jean Stewart, our sacristan, at 804-276-2690. Thank you.


The next Council Meeting is at 11:30am on

Sunday, September10th

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ST. LUKE Council Corner

2018 ST. LUKE LUTHERAN CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS

The 2018 Congregation Council elections will be held in October 1, 2017. Our church bylaws allow open nominations from the congregation during the final three Sundays leading up to the election. During this period, these nominations are to be added to the list of candidates developed by the nominating committee.

If you would like to serve, or if you would like to nominate someone to serve, this is the time to get your name, or their name, on the candidates list. Please note, permission must be obtained from the nominee before you submit their name. Names cannot be added to the ballot on election day.

If you’d like to nominate someone, once their permission is obtained, please contact Kay Wason, our Council Vice President, and she will send additional information about Council responsibilities, information and expectations to them. Once she confirms that they agree to serve if elected, Kay will also obtain "bio" information from them to share with the congregation.

Once permission is obtained, please fill out the nomination form below or located in the narthex and give it to Kay. If you have any questions, please contact Kay or Sim Austin, President, for more info. Kay: [email protected], 804-323-4125 OR Sim: [email protected], 804-748-2605

CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL NOMINATION FORM

I, ______________________________________________________________________________ (your name) Wish to nominate __________________________________________________________________ (nominee’s name) to run for the St. Luke congregational church council on October 1, 2017. I have spoken with and secured the nominee’s permission before submitting this nomination. Date:________________________ (This form is also available in the narthex for your convenience.)

2017 Council Officers, Council Members

Congregational Leaders and Trustees:

Rev. Fredrick Marcoux, Pastor

Sim Austin, Council President

Kay Wason, Council Vice-President

Brenda Reedinger, Council Secretary

Dale Bleecher, Council Member

Pat Carroll, Council Member

Tim Hesson, Council Member

Barbara Kipps, Council Member

Bill Kipps, Council Member

Dean Ludwig, Council Member

Luther Shealy, Council Member

Debbie Washburn, Council Member

Ludi Webber, Financial Secretary

Suzie Weeks, Council Member

Marty Witthoefft, Treasurer

Peggy Walters, Trustee

Butch Webber, Trustee

Rick Witthoefft, Trustee


July 2017

STAY IN TOUCH WITH SOCIAL MEDIA

We’re on the web!

Website ~ www.stlukerichmond.org

FaceBook ~ www.facebook.com/stlukerichmond

Flickr ~ www.flickr.com/photos/stlukerichmond/sets

Google www.plus.google.com/+StlukerichmondOrgSLLC/about

Pinterest ~ www.pinterest.com/stlukelutheran

YouTube ~ www.youtube.com/user/stlukesermons

Log onto our website to check Worship Schedules,

upcoming events, read Lessons and Gospel, and

check the calendar.

Did you miss a Sunday service and need of a mid-week

spiritual lift? The link to Pastor Fred’s sermons is also

on our website. Watch him on YouTube!

“Like” St. Luke Lutheran on Facebook. You can see

announcements, pictures and updates just by viewing

your Facebook entries. Don’t forget to share and let your

Facebook “friends” see the wonderful things going on at

St. Luke Lutheran Church.

Go to Flickr to see pictures of

St. Luke’s fellowship and Worship

events.

Do you have Pinterest? You can

find St. Luke there.

If you use Gmail, you can follow us

on Google+.

Do we have your email address?

If not, please let us know so we

can keep you updated on church

services, events and programs.


RISE AGAINST HUNGER PROJECT UPDATE

$5889.00

We were planning to pack 13,000 meals for our “God’s Work, Our Hands”

project, but we have way surpassed our original goal of $3500.00.

The response has been awesome, and now we have raised $5889.00!!!!!

We will unite with “Rise Against Hunger” (formerly Stop Hunger Now) once again to make meals for

the hungry throughout the world on Saturday, September 9th from 9:30am to 11:30am.

We need more packers! We have 56 people signed up so far to help us pack the meals. Can you help?

Please speak with Marty Witthoefft if you’d like to participate in our meal packing project. You can also

email him at [email protected].

If you haven’t made a donation to our project yet but would like to do so, please make your check out to

St. Luke Lutheran Church with “Rise Against Hunger” on the memo line.

As we go into the world and care for those who do not have their “daily bread” we also tell the wonderful

love and life in Jesus Christ.

We are fulfilling Jesus command to go into all the world and tell the Good News of Jesus Christ to every-

one!

Thank you to everyone who has helped in the past and thank you to this year’s volunteers.

St. Luke member’s are the best!


RALLY DAY RECEPTION

September 10, 2017

Following the service

We’re gonna party like it’s......2017?

Yes it is. Almost Fall 2017. So, can you help us with the food?

A wonderful fellowship reception is planned following our Rally Day Special Worship Service

on Sunday, September 10 at 11:00am. We say hello to our teachers and celebrate the work they

do with our children. (No Sunday School until September 17) Certain finger foods are needed

to share. We will provide drinks.

Our planned menu is as follows: Sliced ham and turkey on rolls or mini croissants, fresh cut

fruit for trays, fresh cut veggies for trays, assorted cubed cheeses and assorted crackers for

trays, assorted cookies and brownies. Sounds yummy!

Please sign up below with which items you can bring and turn the form into the office.

Sign-up sheets are also available in the Narthex.

Please call Tammy in the church office at 804-272-0486 if you like or email her at

[email protected]. Thank you for your assistance.

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Email: _________________________________________________________________

I can bring: _____________________________________________________________

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Outside Group Meetings

You may be interested in attending some meetings or events that take place at St. Luke but are not church affiliated. Please note, group membership may be required for some of these organizations. Please check with the group leader for details and more information.

AA - Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30pm , meets all year Al Anon - Wednesdays at 12:00pm, meets all year Al Anon - Tuesdays at 7:00pm, meets all year Daughters of American Revolution - Moved to a new location 4th District Council - No meetings scheduled Girl Scouts - No meetings scheduled Oxford Civic Association - No meetings scheduled Richmond Audubon Society - Next meeting is Sept. 21 Shepherds Center - Resumes classes Sept. 18

Hearing Devices and Enlarged Bulletins

Large print bulletins are available on Sunday mornings.

Hearing devices which amplify the church sound system are

also available. Please ask any usher for assistance.

Please request these items prior to the beginning of the Worship Service.

Thank you.

THANK YOU

Thanks to you all, we have donated a lot of food to FeedMore so far this year. We also thank you for your donations to the “Rise Against Hunger” project. We have raised over $5889.00 this year to participate in this wonderful program. Our gifts will make a difference for families and communities in need. We have also donated many bags of clothing to Good Samaritan Ministries during the summer. Your donations of clothing, shoes, books and toys are welcome at any time. Please place these items in the first closet in the Youth Room. Food items can be placed in the food box in the narthex or fellowship hall. These items will be delivered to the FeedMore, formerly known as the Central Virginia Food Bank. Thank you for your continued support of our Outreach Ministry. We couldn’t do it without you!

St. Luke Outreach Committee

Pastor Fred is online and on DVD! Pastor Fred's Sunday sermons are recorded on DVDs. Each DVD disc has a month of sermons and Gospel readings. Please contact the church office or a church member for more information. We do have donated DVD players if you don’t have one available for viewing these discs. If you have internet access, the links to Pastor Fred’s sermons can also be found online at the St. Luke website, Facebook and on YouTube. ww.stlukerichmond.org www.facebook.com/stlukerichmond www.youtube.com/user/stlukesermons

HELP PAUL UPDATE

Dear St Luke members,

Thank you all for your support of

our child Paul.

Please check the 2017 list in the fellowship hall

and make sure you or your group has signed up

for the new year.

Thank you for your support with this project.

The Outreach Committee


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Office: 804-272-0486, Email: [email protected]

Website: www.stlukerichmond.org

The Rev. Fredrick W. Marcoux, Pastor

ST. LUKE LUTHERAN CHURCH By grace, we know, love, worship and serve Jesus Christ as we proclaim His Good News.

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