Advent Festival 11/30!


Please join us for the St. Luke Advent Festival on Sunday! The festival will take place during the worship service and will have something for everyone: cookie decorating, advent wreath making, coffee, cocoa, snacks, and more! Help to decorate the church for Advent and enjoy some fun and fellowship!


Contact Louise Larson at fellowship@stlukegf.org or sign up on the bulletin board outside the fellowship hall to lend a hand.

St. Luke Blood Drive 12/4



It’s the most wonderful time of the year to give a special gift that keeps on giving. If you have ninety minutes or so to spare, you can do just that by becoming a donor at our next Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday December 4th from 1:30 – 6:30 PM. This special gift may turn out to be life-saving for a family member, friend or neighbor. In the true spirit of Christmas, you may end up helping a complete stranger, a brother or sister in need. One thing is certain; you will make a life changing difference in someone’s life. Register at RedCrossBlood.org.


-Elaine Redmondi Simpson

Community Christmas Concert 12/5


The Community Christmas Concert will be held on Friday, Dec. 5th at 7pm featuring the St. Luke Senior Choir and JuBELLation. The community choir, Tono Dolce, along with Ledyard High’s Carolers will be performing as well as a professional orchestra.

December Scroll


The December Scroll has arrived! Pick up a hard copy in the Narthex or read it online.

Ledyard Social Services Donations


Help feed a family in need this Thanksgiving. Ledyard Social Services is collecting financial contributions towards their Stuff-a-Cruiser event. Cash contributions can be put in an envelope, marked LSS, and placed in the offering plate. Checks must be made out to "Ledyard Social Services" and also placed in the offering plate. Thank you for helping out neighbors in need!

Manwich Donations Needed


Please remember to help with supplying us with cans of Manwich. We use 32 cans every month at the New London Community Meal Center. Thank you for remembering this continuous need!

St. Luke Christmas Pageant 12/21


The St. Luke Christmas Pageant is coming! The pageant will be held during worship on Dec. 21st. Anyone interested in participating can get more information at the Advent Festival on Nov. 30th.

Financial Contributions by 12/31


All 2025 financial contributions must be postmarked by Dec. 31, 2025.

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.

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

November 30th, 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.

Upcoming Events


Wed., November 26th


9:00am EmBellish

9:00am Grins & Giggles

11:00am Picnic in the Narthex

7:00pm JuBellation


Thu., November 27th


Happy Thanksgiving!


Fri., November 28th


9:00am Grins & Giggles


Sat., November 29th


Organist and Parish Administrator Kathleen's birthday


Sun., November 30th


Advent Festival

9:30am In-person & Livestream worship


Mon., December 1st


9:00am Grins & Giggles

5:00pm Grace Notes


Tue., December 2nd


9:00am Grins & Giggles

6:00pm The Belles

7:00pm Senior Choir


Wed., December 3rd


9:00am EmBellish

9:00am Grins & Giggles

11:00am Picnic in the Narthex

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



December Scroll

In Our Prayers


For healing:



Steve Roman (Brother of Sandy Wimmermark)

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

Crystal Dame

Roy Pilletere (grandson-in-law of Joanne Erickson)

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 Furniture Bank of SE CT

The New London Community Meal Center


(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, November 30th


Isaiah 2:1-5

Psalm 122

Romans 13:11-14

Matthew 24:36-44

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