"TO KNOW CHRIST AND TO MAKE CHRIST KNOWN"

The Sixth Sunday

after Pentecost


July 5, 2026

Watch our Sunday

10:00 AM service live.


Tune in using the link below

for a live stream of our 10:00AM Sunday Service or watch the service later at your convenience.




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St. Luke's Episcopal Church

www.slecp.org


Office Hours:

 Monday - Thursday

9:00am to 3:00pm

The Parish Office is

closed on Fridays.

928.778.4499

info@slecp.org


Worship Ministers for this week

Saturday, July 4th, 5:30 pm

NO SERVICE IN HONOR OF

INDEPENDANCE DAY.


Sunday, July 5, 8:00 AM

Celebrant & Preacher: Fr. Marc McDonald

Eucharistic Minister: Kelly Parker

Organist: John Euson

Ushers: Sylvia McIntosh and

Cheryl Sweeden





The Wednesday Healing Services

are on hiatus and will resume on

August 5th


Sunday, July 5, 10:00 am

Celebrant & Preacher: Fr. Marc McDonald

Decon: Kimball Arnold

Lector 1: Lynne Holland

Lector 2: Susan Bray-Anderson

Lector (Prayers):  Kerry McClung

Verger: Darrell Anderson

Eucharistic Minister-Crucifer: Andy Hicks

Eucharistic Minister:  Nancy Reynolds

Eucharistic Minister: 

Sub-Deacon Trampus Tribbey

Director of Music, Keyboardist: Matt Owens

Welcome Table:  Betty Doherty

Greeters:  Kathy and Jim Pressin

Ushers:  HEAD – Leigh Hunt, Cynthia and

Steven Dear and Noel Coker

Sound/Audio Tech: Mike Maxwell

Lock-Up Duty: Leanne Bryan

 

Altar Guild

CAPT Lauree Birchmeier, Sylvia McIntosh, Karen Spiess and Cynthia Moreno

 


VESTRY MINUTES

Please click on the button below for the Vestry Minutes.They may also be found on our website at slecp.org and there is a hard copy posted on a clipboard in the Gathering Hall.

Note: Minutes are not posted until approved by the Vestry,


Parish Announcements, Events

and Classes for July 2026

The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. Psalm 24:1



Altar Flower Donations for this week:

Robin Borok


Please be sure and sign up to donate flowers--the sign-up poster is in the Gathering Hall. When paying by check, please be sure to state "Altar Flowers" in the memo line and leave your check in the offering plate or in the mailbox by the Administration Office.

Hospitality Ministry

Sign up today to serve your church for 30 minutes of a Sunday morning.


Ice Cream Social


STEP UP AND SERVE--If you are thinking of joining the ranks of admired treat bringers, please sign up on the sheet on the Welcome Center table against the wall.

Fellowship is growing as Christ calls.




Birthdays and Anniversaries




Birthdays:   


  • 5-Jul    Hank Martin    
  • 6-Jul    Mary McKellar                     
  •  7-Jul    Kerry McClung
  • 10-Jul  Rich Hoaglund
  • 10-Jul  Barbara Sayle          


Anniversaries:


  •  8-Jul Dwight & Charlotte Willman
  • Austin & Chaz Cardwell

                        

Weekly Attendance

June 27 and 28, 2026

136

Birthday and Anniversary Prayer

O God, our times are in your hands: look with favor, we pray, on your servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace. Send your blessings upon them, that their homes may be a haven of peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

This Week's Food Requests:

Canned: Fruits, diced tomatoes, tomato soup, beef broth, chicken broth.

Oatmeal, crackers, jello, puddings canned chicken, chicken packets, gluten free foods,

Non-dairy beverages (Soy, Almond, Coconut, etc.)


St. Luke's Food Pantry Report for

June 26, 2026



50 Households, 152 individuals (n.r.),

Kids 41 and 2 new families


The Food Pantry will be open this Thursday

to drop off food from 12:00pm - 2:00

and to Pick Up Food on

Friday from 9am - Noon.


The Church office will close all day Monday, July 6th



Saturday, July 4th              


The 5:30 pm Service has been cancelled in celebration of our country’s 250th Independence Anniversary!  


URGENT

Venezuelan Earthquake Relief Drive


On June 24, two strong earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela in rapid succession.

Episcopal Relief & Development's disaster team has been in contact with leadership in the Diocese of Venezuela and other impacted communities. In addition to accompanying our local partners on the ground, we have mobilized with our Canadian, New Zealand and Australian counterparts within the Anglican Alliance.

 

While we work with the diocese on urgent and pressing needs, we have been praying with and for all focused on search and rescue.

 

Your gift to our International Disaster Fund supports work with local partners to provide critical relief today and long-term recovery support to those impacted by disasters like the earthquakes in Venezuela. Please make your urgent tax-deductible donation now. Please go to https://www.episcopalrelief.org, the button to donate to this specific fund is on the home page.


Together we’re equipping our local partners with life-saving supplies and resources, helping build networks for emergency shelter and counseling services and making the long-term investments communities need to rebuild.

Celebrating Tim Ernster and DSCA 2026


The Don’t Spend Christmas Alone Committee is delighted to celebrate Tim Ernster, who has graciously volunteered to lead

the 46th DSCA in 2026.


Tim’s willingness to serve reflects the generosity, compassion, and community spirit that make DSCA such a meaningful tradition year after year. Please join us in warmly congratulating Tim, thanking him for stepping forward, and offering your encouragement and support as he begins this important role.


We are still looking for volunteers who would be interested in Fund Raising and Publicity/Communications.


If you are interested in helping, please call

Tim Ernster 928-201-5082 or Mary Hallford 603-796-1177.


Notary Services


St. Luke’s is now offering Notary Services at no charge during regular business hours. Please call or email Deborah at the office to make an appointment.


RECURRING EVENTS


CLICK HERE FOR ZOOM LINK

EDUCATION

$$$ DO YOU HAVE FINANCIAL QUESTIONS? $$$

We're here to help. Contact Cheryl Erpelding at finance@slecp.org to ask your financial question or to make an appointment whether it be about your pledge, giving, or commission budget. She'll be happy to find the answers you need.

The link on our website for financial giving has been updated. AND, you can click here to be directed to the link as well.

If you or any of your family/friends shop at any of the “Frys Stores,” please list St Luke’s to be the recipient of the charitable “Donation” percentage from your purchases. Go to the customer service desk for information. Surprisingly it adds up, and doesn’t cost you anything and St Luke’s Parish, Prescott appreciates it.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

 Psalm 23:1, 4



Community News, Events and Updates

Now through July 17

2026 Back-to-School Health and Wellness Backpack Event

 

This event helps students whose families may be unable to provide the school supplies they need to succeed. A backpack filled with supplies costs approximately $50 and helps students start the school year on a positive note.

Your support is greatly appreciated!


Check out the ways you can support our future

leaders in navigating their education.


Click on the links below to get involved!

Volunteer Opportunities

Donation Opportunities

Parish Weekly Updates and Resources

Come Serve the Lord! Email info@slecp.org for more information or to sign up to serve.

Lost and Found

If you have an item that was left behind, or if you found an item, please email info@slecp.org and report it. It will then show up here. We have also designated a spot for announcements on the Website at slecp.org. Check out "The Bulletin Board" link on the home page.

Our Prayer List

It is our practice to keep names on the prayer list for three weeks. If you need to keep them on longer, please make a special request to move that person to the long-term list. There is a black prayer binder located on the Usher's Table in the Narthex in which you can write your prayer requests OR You may email your prayer requests to: info@slecp.org


Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.


For Sean, our Presiding Bishop; Jennifer, our Bishop; For all bishops and other ministers; for the church, that it may welcome those with heavy hearts, offer the prayers of thanksgiving that become our daily bread, forgive all those who enter, and repent of its own

injustices we pray, Lord have mercy. 


Prayers for healing and comfort

Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation, especially Riley Gillam, Jeff Haugland, Rev'd Susan Schubert, Carl and Carol Anderson, Marion Dunmire, Zibbie Wolter, Ted & Barbara Sayle, Michael Orley, Ana, Amelia, George, Rich and Cathy Hoaglund, Deacon Kimball Arnold, Jerry Sweeden, David Roberts, Jack Williman, Jane Needham, Bob and Gail Haugland, Jaymie, Nornie Vergote, Wayne Hallford, Linda Bray, Bob Barlow, Jeanne Miller, Jean Ehlers, Sara Williman, Chuck Wehland, Jeff Goliber, Sandy and Tim Malcolm, Darryl Carpenter, Pamela Woodberry, Dori, Stacy, Rick Tuchscherer, Carrie Lewis, Jon Rasvall, OES Sister, Scholly Ketcher, Jerry, George Westlie, Frances, Heather, Juanita and Wrenitee Hawley, Ruth Beloucz Roazen, Larry Sweeden, Mary Singler, Rich, Katie and Michael Staudt, Jane and Bill, Susan B, Joanne, Eileen Griffin, Paget, Doug Ogburn, Robin Borok, Diane Glodek, Cameron, Ned Welker, Christopher Allen, Chrisi Gillam, Viorica, David’s family, Paul Plaster, Monty, Teresa Casacchia, Fr. Marc and Linda, Gary and Karen Kensing, Matthew Sartory, Vivien Close, Gary Galliger, Richard Cruse and Myrna Cruse, Jaclyn Waterman, Peggy Richliew, Sean and Matthew Sartori, Juliette Singler Wilson,  Rob Jobst, Laura L, Karen W, Eileen and Larry Griffin, “Charlie” D and Barbara Vefguth.


For those in our Armed Forces: Brian, Ian, Florian, Beka, Chandler, Alexander, and Donovan.

For all those suffering and who have been affected by hurricanes and other severe weather



Prayers for Thanksgiving

Let us give thanks to God our Father for all his gifts so freely bestowed upon us especially the abundance of creation, the many ministries at St. Luke’s and the volunteers that lead them, the continued growth of our church, those visiting St. Luke’s, and those returning. 

 

Anglican Prayers for the week of June 13th through June 19th, 2026

Saturday, June 27 - The Diocese of Albany– The Episcopal Church

Sunday, June 28 - The Angilcan Church of Southern Africa

Monday, June 29 - The Diocese of Algoma - The Anglican Church of Canada

Tuesday, June 30 - The Diocese of All Saints - The Anglican Church of Kenya

Wednesday, July 1 - The Diocese of Aluakluak, Province of the Episcopal Churge of South Sudan

Thursday, July 2- The Diocese of Amazonia - Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil

Friday, July 3- The Diocese ofAmichi - The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)


In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer – St. Matthews, Chandler, AZ

In the St. Luke's Outreach Cycle of Prayer – People who Care, Meals on Wheels, Casa de Amor Para Ninos

ALL ARE WELCOME!



St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of the Quad-Cities seeks to create a community where we intentionally welcome all. We foster a climate of purposeful inclusion, an environment where all can feel safe, valued, cared for, and given an opportunity to form meaningful connections with each other. We cherish the diversity of humanity, a diversity that includes differences in sex, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, range of abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, financial means, education, and political perspective.


When we say “All are Welcome” we mean ALL.

We acknowledge...

According to Resolution #2016-3, of the 56th Diocesan Convention: We acknowledge the living culture of the Yavapai people, the traditional custodians of the land we stand on, and pay tribute to the role they play in the life of this region.

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