Financial Stewardship Letters


Financial stewardship letters have been mailed out the week of October 21 to all members of St. Luke requesting your prayerful consideration of how you can give back a piece of God's financial abundance in 2025 that we are stewarding for Christ. Regardless if you are able to make a financial commitment for 2025 or not, please fill out the pledge card that was enclosed with the letter and return this on Consecration Sunday, which will be on November 10, 2024. If you are unable to return it in person that day, you may mail or email the pledge card to the church office. Thank you for your support of St. Luke's mission.

Crop Walk Results


Thank you to the fifteen enthusiastic walkers and generous donors who remained steadfast in their commitment to CROP WALK 2024. We were delighted to welcome first time walkers: Lisa McCabe, Waye, Laura and Larry Parsons to the St. Luke Team. Together we raised $2,814.00 to meet the basic nutritional needs of neighbors close to home and far away. An updated detailed report will be shared in the December Scroll as funds continue to be received.

Trunk or Treat 10/25


Trunk or Treat is happening on Friday, October 25th! Please consider helping out!  Have ideas? Please Please contact Gina Williams at ginamjazz@gmail.com.

Fall Tag Sale 11/8 & 9


The fall tag sale sale will be held on November 8th and 9th! People can start bringing in stuff for the sale, and we start setting up for the sale, on November 3 right after church. We’ll be setting up all week beginning on November 3, and will need lots of help! People can sign up to help on the easel near the kitchen, but walk-ins are welcome! 

Socktober Happening this October!


Socktober is happening! Last year we donated over 800 pairs to Ledyard Social Service Department! This Socktober we will again collect NEW socks throughout the month of October.

Black/dark colors are needed for adults and all sizes and colors for children. Donate socks in the bin in the Narthex. Thank you!

Coffee Hour 10/27


The Fellowship Team will host a coffee hour after worship on Sunday, Oct. 27th.

Celebrate Sunday 11/3


The next Celebrate Sunday will be on

Nov. 3rd.

Women's Group!


The Women’s group meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month in Classroom 2.

Drop-ins are always welcome!

An open invitation to female identifying people of all ages, to share their joys and concerns in a supportive environment where they find comfort and strength in Jesus and in one another.

Picnic in the Narthex every Wednesday!


Join St. Luke members for Picnic in the Narthex every Wednesday at 11:00 AM at St. Luke!

Pack a snack of your own liking. 

Ours is an expandable circle; so, come and join us and get to know your church friends better! Email Bob Erickson at eerickson22@gmail.com for more information and to confirm location.

RaiseRight Gift Cards

Place your order today to get RaiseRight (formerly Scrip) cards! You pay face value for the cards, but St. Luke receives a percentage of the amount of the card. It’s a win-win! Find Crystal Dame or Pat Robbins, or email churchoffice@stlukegf.org for more information.

Donate to St. Luke Online!


Did you know you can donate to St. Luke from the convenience of your own home?


Donating online allows you to choose where your funding goes - the current budget, altar flowers, the building fund, the Sanctuary renovations fund, the memorial fund, and more!


Click here to make a secure donation!

Communion Bread!

Tired of communion wafers? Sign up on the bulletin board to bring bread for communion!

Worship with us!

In-Person and Online!


SUNDAY

October 27th, 2024

9:30 AM

 

Worship will be In-Person AND Live Streamed on our YouTube Channel.

If you are unable to make it, all recordings of the services are kept on the YouTube page for reference.


You can also find the link for live stream posted every Sunday on our

Facebook Page.

St. Luke on YouTube

Upcoming Events


Wed., October 23rd


9:00am EmBellish

9:00am Grins & Giggles

11:00am Picnic in the Park


5:00pm Concert Handbell Choir

7:00pm JuBellation


Thu., October 24th


9:00am Grins & Giggles

6:00pm Celebrate Rehearsal


Fri., October 25th


9:00am Grins & Giggles

5:30pm Trunk or Treat


Sat., October 26th


10:30am Women's Group


Sun., October 27th


Reformation Sunday

9:30am In-person Worship

9:30am Livestream worship

11:00am Coffee Hour

11:00am Joyful Noise


Mon., October 28th


9:00am Grins & Giggles

5:00pm Glory Ringers


Tue., October 29th


9:00am Grins & Giggles

6:00pm Belles & Beaux

7:00pm Senior Choir


Wed., October 30th



9:00am EmBellish

9:00am Grins & Giggles

11:00am Picnic in the Park

5:00pm Concert Handbell Choir

7:00pm JuBellation

Church Office

 

If you have a pastoral emergency, please contact:


1830 Route 12

Gales Ferry, CT 06335

Phone: 860-464-7897

Fax: 860-464-7742

Web: www.stlukegf.org

Email: parishadmin@stlukegf.org

Pastor Heidi:

pastorheidi@stlukegf.org

Emergency Phone Number:

860-617-9343



Office Hours:

M-Th 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

F: Closed

Church Calendar



October Scroll

In Our Prayers


For healing:



Claudia Sanchez (sister of Rut Sanchez)

Peter

Jim Martone

Baby Matthew

Christopher Derjue

Pam (friend of Betty Caruso)

Angie Philips

Brent Weimer (Father of Kathleen Bartkowski)

Jan Barrows (aunt of Elaine Lettiere)

Curt Frost

Tammy Nordquist

Chip & Sabina Moran

Donna (friend of Leigh Sammons)

David Greenstein (Owsley’s son-in-law)

Jim West

Julia Side

Geoff (brother-in-law of Patricia Carroll-French)

Linda Wilkinson

Marie

Link

Stephanie Lucas


For those who are grieving:


The Hoffman family (friends of the Arnolds)


For active military:


Henry Yanaway

Joshua Robeson

Christian Conrad

Adrian Estrella

Martin Wuesthoff

Andy Sammons

Derek Raymond

Patrick Wimmermark


For the homebound and their caregivers:


Fred Launer

Pauline Wanner

Bob Chernansky

Jenny Waller

Glenn Rupert

Lynn Minichino


For those with other concerns:


Joy Elisabeth (daughter of Patricia Carroll-French)

Saditha

Sandy (friend of Patricia Carroll-French)

Paul Roman

Chikumbuso Project


(If you have changes to this list, additions or deletions, call or email the church office at 860-464-7897 or parishadmin@stlukegf.org. New additions are underlined and at the top of list in each category.)

Upcoming Scripture Readings


Sunday, October 27th


Jeremiah 31:7-9

Psalm 126

Hebrews 7:23-28

Mark 10:46-52

Adult Christian Ed Opportunities

Working Preacher Sermon Brainwave Podcast:
 
D365 Daily online devotional 
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1830 Route 12
Gales Ferry, CT 06335-1123