News from St. Luke Lutheran Church!

January Scroll

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

End of Year Reports

End of Year Reports are due to Rachel by 12/31. Please email them to Parishadmin@stlukegf.org.

Share Information on The Community Board

The Community Board is open for anyone to add to with happenings and events in our area. And, if you own or operate a business that is available to all, please leave a card or brochure on the board!

RaiseRight Gift Cards

Raise Right cards are available for purchase this Sunday as well as next Sunday. Please see Pat Robbins for more information.

How it works... merchants give St. Luke a small percent of each card you purchase. For example, you purchase a $100 Stop & Shop gift card, then St. Luke gets $4 you get $100 in groceries. These dollars support the church's good samaritan funds which Pastor Heidi can use to support anyone during tight times. This time of year the cards make great gifts! Think Teachers or Bus Drivers gifts like Dunkin Dounuts. It's convenient for you and supports our outreach ministries! It’s a win-win! There are 100's of participating merchants like Starbucks, Home Depot, Walmart, TJMaxx, Amazon, McDonalds, Subway just to name a few.

Visit https://www.raiseright.com to see the list of merchant gift cards available.

Email churchoffice@stlukegf.org for more information.

Women's Group!

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 Lutheran Church! 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! Call St. Luke at (860) 464-7897 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 4th, 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., December 31st

Thu., January 1st

Happy New Year!

Fri., January 2nd

Sat., January 3rd

Sun., January 4th

9:30am In-person & Livestream worship

2:30pm New London Meal Center

Mon., January 5th

9:00am Grins & Giggles

5:00pm Grace Notes

Tue., January 6th

9:00am Grins & Giggles

6:00pm The Belles

7:00pm Senior Choir

Wed., January 7th

9:00am EmBellish

9:00am Grins & Giggles

11:00am Picnic in the Park

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:

Mon - Thurs:

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Friday: Closed

Church Calendar

January Scroll

In Our Prayers

For healing:

Kathy West

Madysen Lent (friend of Elaine Lettiere)

Shannon Tenny (great niece of Evelyn Monk)

Steve Roman (Brother of Sandy Wimmermark)

Pam Roman (sister-in-law of Sandy Wimmermark)

Crystal Dame

Daniel Miller (son of Kathy West)

Dylan Tyler (grandson of Betty Caruso)

Elaine Remondi-Simpson

Dawn Nienow (sister of Cathy Hanson)

Vicki Breuell (friend of the Nelsons)

Mandy Kelly (friend of the Wuesthoffs)

Dick Wimmermark

Linda Snarski (friend of Elaine Remondi-Simpson)

Billy Johnson (friend of the Steinnagels)

Kevin Ames (friend of the Steinnagels)

Livingston Carroll (brother of Patricia Carroll-French)

Travis Turner

Linda Lovewell (former member)

Doris Remondi (mother of Elaine Remondi-Simpson)

Kasey Peek

Claudia Sanchez (sister of Rut Sanchez)

Chip Moran

Donna (friend of Leigh Sammons)

Linda Wilkinson

Marie

Joy Elisabeth (daughter of Patricia Carroll-French)

Sandy (friend of Patricia Carroll-French)

For those who are grieving:

For active military:

Christopher Bushy (nephew of Fawn DeMello)

Nicholas Tavernay (grandson of Althea)

Caleb

Henry Yanaway

Christian Conrad

Adrian Estrella

Martin Wuesthoff

Andy Sammons

Derek Raymond

Patrick Wimmermark

For the homebound and their caregivers:

Nick Iario (relative of Kathleen Bartkowski)

Kathy Dame

Fred Launer

Pauline Wanner

Bob Chernansky

Jenny Waller

Lynn Minichino

Our partners in ministry & mission:

the ELCA AMMPARO Migrant Ministry

The St. Luke Prayer Shawl Ministry

(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.)