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!

Trunk or Treat 10/25


Trunk or Treat is happening on Friday, October 25th! Individually wrapped candy is needed. Those interested should meet in the sanctuary with Gina following the service on Sunday. Please consider helping out!  Have ideas? Please contact Gina Williams at ginamjazz@gmail.com.

Queer Movie Night 10/19


SE/CT Travelling Queer Movie night comes to St. Luke on Saturday, Oct. 19th  at 7:00pm. The film is The Danish Girl.   

Women's Group Meeting 10/12


The Women’s Group will meet on Saturday, Oct. 12th  at 10:30am in Classroom 2. Women’s Group is 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. Drop-ins are welcome!

Lifelong Learning Team Meeting 10/13


The Lifelong Learning Team will meet on Sunday, Oct. 13th following worship in the conference room. All interested in joining are welcome to attend.

Fellowship Team Meeting 10/14


The Fellowship Team will meet on Monday, Oct. 14th at 6:30pm in the conference room. Anyone interested in helping with fellowship activities is encouraged to join.

Council Meeting 10/17


The Congregation Council will meet on Oct. 17th at 6:00pm in the conference room.  

Crop Walk 10/20


The Gales Ferry/Ledyard Crop Walk will take place on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 1:00PM. This will be St. Luke’s 35th year participating in this important event. Register here.

See Elaine Remondi-Simpson for more information.

St. Luke Fall

Beautification Day 10/19


St Luke's Fall Beautification Day is Saturday, October 19 starting at 9AM and ending at 12PM. Refreshments will be available.


The goal is to weed the perimeter of the building and parking lot, around signage, etc., rake/clean up beds, trim hedges and plants, (we can discuss the periential above ground parts remain standing or cut back/trim) If you have bulbs you would like to plant, please do so, tend to the pollinator garden and community vegetable garden, and whatever you think needs attention. Shalom, Marty Wood Facilities Coordinator. Marcelle Wood, Gales Ferry, CT 06335. 860-333-3147

Manwich Donations for

New London Meal Center


Please remember to include Manwich donations for the New London Meal Center whenever you are able. 

We use this year round. Thank you!

Looking for Council Member for

Evangelism Ministry


We are looking for a new congregation council member to complete the current year for the Evangelism ministry. For more details please see Fawn or email her at fdemello@comcast.net.

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 13th, 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 9th


9:00am EmBellish

9:00am Grins & Giggles

11:00am Picnic in the Park

5:00pm Concert Handbell Choir

7:00pm JuBellation


Thu., October 10th


9:00am Grins & Giggles

12:00-6:00pm Blood Drive

6:00pm Celebrate Rehearsal


Fri., October 11th


9:00am Grins & Giggles


Sat., October 12th


10:30am Women's Group


Sun., October 13th


9:30am In-person Worship

9:30am Livestream worship

11:00am Joyful Noise

11:00am Lifelong Learning Meeting


Mon., October 14th


5:00pm Glory Ringers

6:30pm Fellowship Team Meeting


Tue., October 15th


9:00am Grins & Giggles

6:00pm Belles & Beaux

7:00pm Senior Choir


Wed., October 16th



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: churchoffice@stlukegf.org

Pastor Heidi:

pastorheidi@stlukegf.org

Emergency Phone Number:

860-617-9343



Summer Office Hours:

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

F: Closed

Church Calendar



October Scroll

In Our Prayers


For healing:



Peter

Jim Martone

Baby Matthew

Christopher Derjue

Pam (friend of Betty Caruso)

Angie Philips

Rev. John Lunn

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:


For active military:


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 churchoffice@stlukegf.org. New additions are underlined and at the top of list in each category.)

Upcoming Scripture Readings


Sunday, October 13th


Amos 5:6-7, 10-15

Psalm 90:12-17

Hebrews 4:12-16

Mark 10:17-31

Adult Christian Ed Opportunities

Working Preacher Sermon Brainwave Podcast:
 
D365 Daily online devotional 
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1830 Route 12
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