Blood Drive April 10

Join us on April 10th from 1:30pm-6:30pm for our Spring Blood Drive!

Register at redcrossblood.org

Preschool Sleeping Nap Mats For Grins & Giggles

With JoAnn Fabrics closing their doors we were able to purchase the fleece needed for our nap mats at a discounted price. However, the batting and stuffing that we need for the

pillows and naps were not available at the store. The cost of the fleece came to $200. Before Carol Croteau left, she handed me a 20-dollar bill and told me to put it towards the

fabric. If NINE more families come forward with $20 each, we will have enough money to cover the cost of the batting and stuffing. Once those supplies are purchased we can ‘ LET THE SEWING BEGIN’!! Thank you for your generosity and support for our project!

Nancy Rupert

Chickens! $20 per flock!

CHICKEN FLOCK contributions on March 30 were $308, enough for FIFTEEN MORE FLOCKS! Please use the chicken envelopes in the pews to contribute, no amount is too small or too large. Online givers can use the Heifer International button on the St. Luke page.

 Thanks from the Outreach Team.

Each flock of chicks:

• Provides eggs and protein for nourishment
• Boosts income through sales of extra eggs and offspring
• Ensures security for generations through Passing on the Gift

Nursery Coverage Help Needed

We are in need of volunteers  to help cover the nursery during worship. This is a simple yet hugely helpful way to support our young families during worship.  

Until we hire a regular nursery attendant, we are counting on us…the people of St. Luke…to fill in gaps. 

Many hands make light work! An opportunity for a multi-generational experience! 

No kids? Experience the awesome kids of St. Luke! Empty nest? Relive the glory days!  Grandkids far away? Practice grand parenting with the cuties of St. Luke! Worried that you’ll miss Worship? We are looking into mounting a SMART TV in the nursery so volunteers and the kids can experience the livestream. 

Please consider helping out in the nursery. There is a sign-up sheet outside the Fellowship Hall. Volunteers have to be 18 OR under 18, paired with an adult. 

Kids’ Corner: April 13 

April 13: We are seeking several volunteers to help us teach the kids how to make crosses from their palm leaves. Please see Leigh Sammons.

BIG NEWS! Beginning in May, Kids’ Corner will meet twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Volunteers to help or lead an activity are always needed. It’s easy, fun, and low stress.

Kid Friendly Good Friday: April 18

A Kid Friendly Good Friday event will take place at St. Luke on 4/18 from 10:30am-12:00pm with Good Friday themed crafts, a story & snacks. All ages are welcome at this event hosted by St. Luke & St. David’s.

The April Scroll is Here!

The April Scroll has arrived! Pick it up in the Narthex or read it online now.

Good Friday Service 4/18

Join us at St. Luke Lutheran Church for Good Friday Tenebrae Service on Friday, April 18th at 7PM!

In the morning there will be a joint event with Saint David's Episcopal Church from 10:30 AM - 12 PM including a snack, craft and bible story.

Maundy Thursday April 17

Join us on Thursday, April 17th at 7PM for Maundy Thursday Worship.

Soup, Study & Sacrament

Soup, Study & Sacrament will take place on Thursdays during Lent from 5:30-7:00 pm.

Easter Service 4/20

Join us at 8AM and 10AM on April 20th for Easter Sunday Worship! There will be an Easter Egg Hunt at 9:30 AM as well.

Community Garden

In March, we will begin working in the Community Garden on Wednesday mornings (9:30AM) and if we have enough interest, we will do Saturdays as well, until we are all “set up”. All is only when weather is permitting. Hopefully we will be done with setup  by April. We usually plant near Memorial Day after the “last” frost.

Please let Penny or Ray Heller know your interest especially in working Saturday mornings. We can teach you all about Regenerative Gardening and No Till practices.

The Chosen Viewing

We will continue our viewing of The Chosen on April 6.

Easter Flowers Sign Up

Sign ups for Easter Flowers are available on the bulletin board outside of the fellowship hall. Prices will follow soon!

St. Luke Meal Ministry

Food can be made out of love for our families, as an act of service and worship. When it is done with this mindset, it will uplift your spirit, too!

Did you know St. Luke has many amazing cooks who love to cook for others in need of a meal due to surgery, illness, injury, bereavement, or a new baby? If you, or someone you know of at St. Luke could use some support in the form of a meal, please reach out to Sue Anderson (suea626@yahoo.com) or through the Outreach Team (outreach@stlukegf.org) Please do not hesitate to ask on behalf of yourself or a family in need. 

If you would like to support this ministry by occasionally providing a meal for a family in need, reach out to Sue or the Outreach Team at the emails provided. 

Job Opportunity: Nursery Attendant

Nursery Attendant:

St. Luke is in need of a person(s) to cover the Nursery during Worship. The job responsibilities include: 

* provide a safe and loving environment while caring for the young children of families

* greet families and sign in children

* engage and oversee children as they play

* assist with toileting/diaper changing as necessary

* guide children in tidying up the Nursery at the end of Worship; wipe down tables with bleach wipes

* locate caregiver if a crying child is inconsolable

* work to maintain acceptable behavior for all children 

* over see volunteers who help weekly (Age 12+)

Requirements:

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, complete and maintain Safe Church training as well as CPR and First Aid Training for Infants and Children

Schedule and Compensation:

Sundays from 9:15 to 11:15 (2 hours).

Compensation is $20 per hour.

See Leigh Sammons for more information

Women's Group!

The St. Luke Women's Group meets on the 2^nd and 4^th Saturdays of each month at 10:30 a.m. in Classroom 2. 

Come join us and share your joys and concerns in a safe and supportive environment. We will review the scripture readings for the week and discuss their impacts on our lives today as well as how we can embody Jesus's teachings. This is an open invitation to female-identifying adults, and drop-ins are always welcome!

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.

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!