November 12, 2022

All times are Central zone unless otherwise noted

VISION 2024 UPDATE

We’re on track to move into Phase 2 of our Vision 2024 plan early next year.

Phase 1 accomplishments to date:

• our administrative offices have been moved to 8035 East R.L. Thornton Freeway, just down the street from our main campus
• all furniture, fixtures, equipment, and supplies have been packed and moved out of our Fellowship Hall and Education building
• asbestos abatement in the Education building is underway

Remaining Phase 1 tasks:

• complete the asbestos abatement process
• retain a demolition contractor and take down the Education building
• install temporary buildings on our main campus to support on-site ministry needs—including classrooms and dedicated children’s worship and Bible study spaces—and provide easily-accessible storage

When Phase 1 is completed, we’ll launch Phase 2, which includes

• Empowerment Center master planning and design
• Launching our capital campaign

We’re focused on moving Vision 2024 forward! To stay up to date on our progress, please watch for periodic updates from Pastor Butler during our worship experience, and continue to read your bi-monthly newsletter.

SUNDAY WORSHIP PREP

With the midterm elections almost decided, where do we go from here? We'll find out in Pastor Butler’s new two-part sermon series. Part 1, "Keep Me Near the Cross," is based on Matthew 27:32-44.

See you at 10:00 a.m. in our sanctuary and on our YouTube channel.

EVENTS + ACTIVITIES

THIS WEEK

NEW ACTIVITIES

CLOTHNG AND TOILETRIES DRIVE

Cooler weather is headed our way, which means we’re collecting warm clothing, blankets, and full-sized toiletries for families in need.

Please package your new or clean, gently-used clothing in clear plastic bags, labeled with size and gender—male, female, or unisex.

And please package the toiletries in a separate bag—remember, no glass containers. Collection boxes will be set up at St. Luke every Sunday in November, and at Warren UMC on November 26 during the first hour of our Loaves & Fishes service time.

ANGEL TREE

It’s Angel Tree time! Stop by the church to adopt your angel and drop off your gifts on Saturdays and Sundays from November 20 through December 11.

To make adopting an angel even more convenient, just email our Angel Tree Ministry at [email protected] to select yours.

Our annual Angel Tree Party in the Parking Lot is Sunday, December 18.

REGULARLY-SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES

EVERY WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY

7:14 a.m. | Prayer on our 100 Intercessors prayer line. Dial 218.339.9798 and enter passcode 75223

FIRST SUNDAY

10:00 a.m. | Holy Communion in the sanctuary and online (during the worship experience). Anyone who worships online may pick up the sacrament elements the Saturday before First Sunday, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. at St. Luke.

FIRST and THIRD MONDAY

7:00 p.m. | Scouting Troop 914 meets in the Youth Center.

FIRST and THIRD WEDNESDAY

7:00 p.m. | Mid-week Bedtime Stories with Pastor Nuke on Zoom. Register at slcumc.org/bedtime

FIRST FRIDAY

7:14 a.m. | First Friday Prayer with Pastor Butler on our 100 Intercessors prayer line. Dial 218.339.9798 and enter passcode 75223

FIRST SATURDAY

9:00 a.m. | BarberShop on Zoom. No registration needed. Join the conversation at slcumc.org/barbershop

• Online connection: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87038792807?pwd=ZFo2Q0YzWC9JcDF5a2xQQUplM2RqUT09
• One tap mobile: +13462487799,,87038792807#,,,,*350613#
• Landline: dial 346.248.7799 and follow the prompts to enter the Meeting ID (and Passcode if requested)
• Meeting ID: 870 3879 2807
• Passcode: 350613

SECOND SUNDAY (unless otherwise noted)

10:00 a.m. | The Sacrament of Baptism in the sanctuary during our worship experience. You may choose to be baptized by sprinkling or immersion.

Register by 5:00 p.m. the preceding Monday, and plan to attend the mandatory orientation on Zoom at 7:00 p.m. the Thursday before the baptism service.

To register, please connect with Ellen Martin at [email protected] or 214.887.3922.

11:30 a.m. | NextGen Parents & Guardians Meeting in the Youth Center immediately following worship. No registration required. See you every second Sunday (unless otherwise noted).

SECOND TUESDAY

7:00 p.m. | Konnect! for new members. Register at slcumc.org/new-members-konnect by the Friday before class.

SECOND and FOURTH WEDNESDAY

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Harvest Project Fruits & Veggies pick-up at St. Luke. No registration or income requirements. First-come, first-served. Please stay in your vehicle.

Servant leaders, please arrive by 5:00 p.m.

THIRD SUNDAY

10:00 a.m. | MANDALA in the Youth Center immediately following worship. MANDALA is our mentorship program for boys in middle schedule through high school.

THIRD SATURDAY

10:00 a.m. | Mental Health Ministry's Education & Support Group on Zoom. Get details and register at slcumc.org/mentalhealthgroup

FOURTH SATURDAY

10:00 a.m. | Loaves and Fishes serves at Warren UMC from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Register at slcumc.org/loaves-fishes

LAST SATURDAY (unless otherwise noted)

10:30 a.m. | Beauty Shop with our First Lady, Min. Neisha Strambler-Butler, on Zoom. All are welcome to participate in these unique sessions with a very special teacher. Register at slcumc.org/beautyshop

NOTE ABOUT ZOOM MEETINGS THAT REQUIRE REGISTRATION: After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email containing your unique link to the meeting. If you prefer to connect by phone only, use the phone number, meeting ID, and passcode in the confirmation email.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT ST. LUKE?

glad you asked!

COORDINATORS KONNECTION

If you’re a ministry leader or coordinator, please join our Coordinators Konnection at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 10, in the sanctuary. We’re getting together to establish our 2023 program calendar. Register now at slcumc.org/coordinatorskonnection

We pray for these families who have lost loved ones:

• The family of St. Luke member Mable Bruce
• Frances Estelle and family in the loss of her aunt, Patricia Ann Kelley

To notify the church of a bereavement or to add/remove someone on the prayer list, please contact Ellen Martin at em[email protected] or 214.887.3922.

PRAYER LISTS

Homebound, hospitalized, special medical care:

Prayer concerns:

Missed a Sunday sermon or want to see a favorite one again?

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Our e-news is published on the second and fourth Friday or Saturday of each month (not including holidays/holiday weekends).

Are you on our mailing list? If you don't receive the newsletter directly to your in-box, send your name and preferred email address to [email protected].

MINISTRY/COMMITTEE EVENT SUBMITTAL GUIDELINES

Have a ministry or committee event or activity to share with St. Luke Nation? Please coordinate the date with the pastor responsible for your ministry/committee at least eight to twelve weeks before the desired event date or registration deadline (if applicable). 

After the activity is approved, it will be added to the church calendar. Then you can send the details to our communications department for preparation (e.g., graphic design, copywriting, editing, proofreading). The department will also schedule and execute a plan to publicize the activity on our website and social media and in our ministry highlights and bi-monthly newsletter.

If your event/activity/meeting takes place on Zoom, please please set it up with Betty Simms at [email protected] or 214.887.3904.

GENERAL NEWS SUBMITTAL GUIDELINES

Please email general news to [email protected] at least six weeks before the event registration deadline (if applicable) or the event date. Please allow up to two issues for your feature to appear in a newsletter. Please also provide your name, email address, and a phone number in case our Communications Department needs to contact you to verify information or get more details.

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