2025 Budget Review Meeting 1/18


The 2025 Budget Review meeting will be via Zoom on Sat., Jan. 18th at 10:00am and in person on Sun., Jan. 19th following worship.

Annual Meeting 1/26


The Annual Meeting will take place on Sun., Jan 26th after worship.

January Scroll


The January Scroll has arrived! Read it online now or pick up a copy in the Narthex.

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

Zero Waste Zoom


Join Interreligious Eco-Justice Network for a Zoom meeting on zero waste! Switching to reusable dishware and cutlery not only reduces waste, but it also saves schools money every year!   Please  join us for Zero Waste: Switching to Reusables, January 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM.  You will hear about how the town of Middletown, CT is successfully switching their entire public school system to reusables.Register soon because space is limited. Register here!

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

January 5th, 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., January 1st


Happy 2025!

9:00am EmBellish

11:00am Picnic in the Narthex

5:00pm Concert Handbell Choir

7:00pm JuBellation


Thu., January 2nd


9:00am Grins & Giggles


Fri., January 3rd


9:00am Grins & Giggles


Sat., January 4th


Sun., January 5th


9:30am In-person Worship

9:30am Livestream worship

2:30pm New London Meal Center


Mon., January 6th


9:00am Grins & Giggles

5:00pm Glory Ringers


Tue., January 7th


9:00am Grins & Giggles

6:00pm Belles & Beau

7:00pm Senior Choir


Wed., January 8th



9:00am EmBellish

9:00am Grins & Giggles

11:00am Picnic in the Narthex

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


The Church office will be closed from 12/25-12/31


In the event of a pastoral emergency contact Pastor Heidi at (860) 617-9343.

Church Calendar



January Scroll

In Our Prayers


For healing:



Michele Clements

Elaine Seeber (friend of Rachel Goodman)

Ginny (niece of Betty Caruso)

Kate Beckett (niece of Pat Robbins)

Dina Ballestrini

Gina Donovan

Joan Heidisch

Kathy Dame

Daniel Marrion

Claudia Sanchez (sister of Rut Sanchez)

Christopher Derjue

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 family and friends of

Gloria Breitenbach

Steve Monson (Uncle of Katie Launer-Felty)


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:


Terry Blair 

Gloria & Ralph Breitenbach

Richard Simpson (former member)

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, January 5th


Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

Psalm 8

Revelation 21:1-6a

Matthew 25:31-46

Adult Christian Ed Opportunities

Working Preacher Sermon Brainwave Podcast:
 
D365 Daily online devotional 
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St Luke Lutheran Church | churchoffice@stlukegf.org
1830 Route 12
Gales Ferry, CT 06335-1123