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Church Directory
Are you new to St. Luke's or missed getting into the online Church Directory? Contact the office if you would like to be included or if you have any questions. Once you have been added, you can access the directory online. Click here to see the directions on how to access the directory.
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St. Luke's Craft Fair
Saturday, October 18th - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Discover one-of-a-kind treasures from talented local artists!
Shop handmade crafts, enjoy delicious eats from 5 food trucks, and join the fun!
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Trunk or Treat Volunteers
Sign up in the narthex to donate supplies, tell us that you are coming with your "trunk" and help during Trunk or Treat.
Bring candy donations anytime on or before Sunday, October 26th.
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Poinsettia
Orders
With your participation, St. Luke’s Sanctuary will be beautifully adorned during the Christmas season. You may either order a poinsettia or make a donation to Loaves & Fishes in honor of a loved one.
Altar Guild will be taking orders at a table in the narthex Sunday, October 26th and Sunday, November 2nd to drop off your order. You can also drop off the orders in the office before November 2nd. Plants can be picked up after the 10:00 worship service on Sunday, December 28th. Thank you!
Click here for the order form.
Click here to order and pay online.
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Veterans Day Poster Update
Deadline to send photos is Oct 24th
It's time to updates photos for our Veterans Photo Boards. If you are a veteran and want to be included in our Veteran's Recognition Poster, please send your photoa as a .jpg to
craigbrandt_9@msn.com. Please send a current photo and one from when you served.
Veteran's will be recognized during 8:30 and 10:00 AM worships on Sunday, November 9th.
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Community Life invites you to join us for
Family Game Night
October 24th at 7:00 PM
All ages are welcome!
You can bring a game you would like to play. It may be a board game, cards, dominoes, Battleship, etc. Either people will play your game, or you’ll play theirs!
Please bring your own beverage and a snack to share.
We’ll meet the last Friday of every month. Hope to see you there!
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Reformation
Sunday, October 26th
We last reported on liturgical colors with green for the long church season of ordinary time between Easter and Advent. We are now coming to the end of the Church year with the celebration of the Reformation, October 26th. Red will be the color in the paraments, pastor’s stole, flags out front, and even the Altar flower bouquets. Red symbolizes the fire of the Holy Spirit that empowered Martin Luther, and other reformers, to challenge the abuses within the church. We encourage everyone to wear red to worship on the 26th.
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Trunk or Treat
Sunday, October 26th
Join us on October 26th from 4:30-6:00pm for a safe and fun trick-or-treating event. Come in your costumes and trick-or-treat from trunk to trunk in our church parking lot.
If you are interested in decorating your own trunk and participating in Trunk or Treat please contact Andrea Griner at andreag@stlukesbloomington.org
The best decorated trunk will be the recipient of the St. Luke’s Trunk or Treat Traveling Trophy—The Golden Troll!
Come and enjoy cider, popcorn, and a bonfire!
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Blood Drive
Tuesday, October 28th 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
St. Luke’s will be hosting a Blood Drive on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Click here to sign up.
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Feed My Starving Children
Friday, October 31st - 7:15 - 8:45 PM
Join Code is D8ZWWL Click here to sign-up online
Volunteer Spots are reserved for St. Luke's Lutheran at the Chanhassen Feed My Starving Children site. If you are willing to join us, please contact the office so your name can be added to our roster.
Please invite your children and friends to give them an opportunity to help others. The sooner you can make a commitment, the sooner more spaces will be added for volunteers.
**Drivers are needed. Please contact the office if you can pick up other volunteers.
You can also sign up online: Volunteers needed.
Upcoming packing events:
- Saturday Nov. 8th - 12:00 - 1:45 PM Join Code is Y7V3VX Click here to sign-up online
- Saturday Dec. 13th - 12:00 - 1:45 PM Join Code is 9NZMZ9 Click here to sign-up online
Your hands are essential in the fight against world hunger. Contact the Roger Lyson at rjlyson@hotmail.com if you would like to volunteer.
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Women's Book Club
Starting early November
As the snow falls and the days grow shorter, what better way to stay warm than with good books and great company? Join us for a Women’s Daytime Book Club throughout the snowy season!
Each gathering will be a cozy escape filled with laughter, thoughtful discussion, coffee and treats. Whether you’re a passionate reader or just looking for a fun reason to get out of the house this winter, you’ll find a welcoming circle of women who love stories as much as you do.
If interested contact Becky Olson before the end of October at beckyolson@comcast.net. Our first gathering will be early November, followed by a monthly book discussion.
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St. Luke's Choir at Carnegie Hall
November 16th, 11:15 AM
St. Luke’s Choir at Carnegie Hall Concert Showing
ST. LUKE’S CHOIR @ CARNEGIE HALL! Come see & hear the 30-minute concert held last June in NYC. Sunday, November 16th, 11:15 AM in the St. Luke’s Sanctuary. New York Style Cheesecake served following the concert, invite friends and family.
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Join Festival Choir for Advent & Christmas
Added voices needed for the Dec. 21st Lessons and Carols Service (8:30 AM.) and for the Dec 24th Christmas Eve Service (2:00 PM). Rehearsal Begin on November 19th. Contact Patrick Lair, Choir Director, if you are interested or have questions
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Missions Fundraiser
Thanksgiving and Christmas cards are now available for purchase in the Narthex. Birthday, Sympathy and other cards are also available; new designs are added each month. Proceeds will go to fund Missions projects.
A $4.00 donation per card is suggested. There are payment envelopes available at the carousel. Payment can be made by cash, check or through Simply Giving, found at the bottom of each web page, "Give", please indicate it is for Missions.
This is a Missions ministry, therefore, if you need a card but cannot afford one, please take a card. Just fill out the payment envelope as to the number of cards taken, so that we can replenish our stock. No names are required.
Custom cards are available (e.g. Graduation in school colors, special event, etc.). Contact bevyb2@hotmail.com or 952-715-0158 to discuss your needs.
Bev Brosam,
Missions Representative
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Altar Flowers
If you would like to order altar flowers for 2025, the cost is $40.00. Please sign up on the Altar Flower board in the Narthex, contact the office, 952-881-5801, or office@stlukesbloomington.org. If you have any questions, please contact Bette Gamboni at 952-888-8317 or bjgfree2010@gmail.com.
Altar Flowers Given Today
Margaret Dahl’s family
In celebration of Margaret Dahl’s 97th birthday
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Mission Quilters Group
Quilting group will meet the first and third Saturdays of each month at 9:00 AM in the Great Room. Use Door D.
The sewing group will meet the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at 9:30 AM in the Sewing Room. Use Door D.
For more information: call Janet Lyson for quilting at 952-884-9475 or Diane Anderson for sewing at 952-888-4538.
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St. Luke's Social Media
St. Luke's has a Social Media team that updates our social media accounts and shares upcoming events and pictures of past events. Do you take pictures of events at St. Luke's? If so, the team would love to use them and the office would love to save them for future use (maybe the 125th reunion!). Please send pictures to SocialMedia@stlukesbloomington.org.
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Prayer Requests
This Week
We continue to hold our family members and friends in prayer. We appreciate any updates you can provide.
New prayers…
- Prayers for good news for Janet Lyson's sister, Sharon, as she will be having medical tests for a potential brain tumor.
- Prayers Victoria Edwardson's daughter Sara McAtee for her headaches and neck issues.
- The Lord has been with me this past year and particularly this past month. There is healing in prayer. - Madeline Boyle
- Prayers for Mark Serstock who is having open heart surgery to replace a leaking heart valve.
Updated prayers…
- Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers. I am doing well. - Trudy Dahl
Continued prayers…
SUFFERING LOSS:
Blessings on us as we face our own mortality. Especially,
- For Mary Lair and her family on the death of her mom.
- Comfort and peace for the family of Karen Hanson who died on August 24th. Steve & Judy Ludwigson's sister in law.
- For Karyn Wright's and family. Her sister Val died on October 1st.
- For the family of Charlie Kirk. - Tony & Heather Kambeitz
HEALING AND STRENGTH:
Praise God for the knowledge and guidance of doctors, specialists, and scientists all over the world as they continue researching cures to eradicate cancer and heal the afflicted!
We pray for healing and strength for:
- Laurie Blanchard's friend, Judy Mendlen, as she is on a long health journey.
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Carolyn Olsen for pain relief in her left hip, back, thigh and calf. Also for losing some weight and better overall health.
- Healing and courage for Pamela Trutnau who will be having surgery on a nerve in her head/neck on October 21st.
- Janet & Roger Lyson’s friend Gloria, who had successful breast cancer surgery. She also had brain sugery for meningioma and is doing OK.
- Jane Nechville's sister-in-law, Jamie, who has a large tumor on her lung.
- Judy Sandeen's great grandson, Sully, and his mom and dad. He was born Monday, September 22, at 27 weeks weighing in at 1 pound, 13 ounces.
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Gary Blanchard went home on September 6 and is working hard at rehab and recovery. A huge thank you to everyone for your love, prayers and support for Gary and our family the last two months. We appreciate you all so much. God’s blessings. Here is a way for you to stay connected on Gary's condition.
- Craig Brandt's friend Al R. who suffered a stroke while playing cards
- Maddie Boyle who is having medical concerns.
- Dick Sandeen who has been moved to memory care.
- The Annunciation Community Church and School. Change is needed to create a more loving and caring society.
- Jim Dagen is at Ridges Hospital in Burnsville.
- Healing for Beth Angerhofer who is had wrist surgery on August 29.
- Aubrey Adams who has started infusion therapy.
- Judy Sandeen's cousin Denny and his wife Lisa. Denny had his leg amputated. He recently received his prothesis.
- Healing for Cole Ruhmann who grew up at St. Luke's. He was involved in a motorcycle accident and is continuing his recovery at home. Thank you for holding Cole and his family up in your thoughts and prayers.
- My Goddaughters' mom, Lynete Allen. She is 38 yrs old and is had a triple heart bypass surgery on July 25th. - Jackie Millee
- Jane Nechville's sister-in-law Jamie, who is undergoing neurological challenges again and may require another surgery.
- Gary Blanchard's brothers, Mike and Ken, who are enduring difficult health issues. -
- Margaret Dahl who moved to hospice.
- Max & Maggie Horn's brother-in-law Jerry who is in a nursing facility after some surgery as he ages to 90
- Jane Ekerberg’s friend Margaret Martin who had a stroke.
- Pamela Trutnau’s friend Brad Zilinski
- Bonnie McWilliams who is suffering from bad back and knees pain.
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Pamela Trutnau's friend Jessica Sartell for healing.
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Pamela Trutnau's friend Scott Hausman to deal with serious health issues.
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Becky Olson'Kelly who is dealing with increased inflammation in her brain due to past radiation. Prayers that medication will work to reduce the inflammation. -
- Judy Sandeen's cousin Denny and his wife Lisa. Denny had his leg amputated.
RECOVERY FROM SURGERY OR HOSPITAL STAY:
Prayers for our brothers and sisters who are hospitalized or are recovering from surgery. Especially,
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Cheryl Broten for healing for a hip issue.
CANCER:
Prayers for all those with cancer, may they have strength and hope to heal. We lift up prayers of healing and comfort for:
- Prayers for my sister, Mary Olson, who will now be moving her care to Mayo as her cancer moved from stage 3 to 4 over the past year. - Jackie Wakely
- Phyllis Kilmer's friend, Jana Davis, as she starts chemo for pancreatic cancer this week.
- Sue Newby's brother, Scott, whose cancer has returned and spread.
- Deb Krieg's sister, Laurie, as her cancer has returned.
- Janet and Roger Lyson's friend, Doris, who is had surgery for breast cancer on Monday, June 30th. And prayers for their daughter, Gena, who may also have cancer.
- Healing for Craig Brandt's friend, Katie O, She has completed four sessions of chemo for her breast cancer. (I shaved my head in support of her chemo hair loss!)
- Paul & Beth Angerhofer’s longtime friend Kathy who has been diagnosed with colon cancer and is receiving treatment in Arizona.
- Janet & Roger Lyson’s friend Sue, recently diagnosed with cancer. May God guide the doctors to use their skills to help her.
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God's healing grace for our Bells of Praise director, Alanna Teragawa who continues her cancer treatment.
DAILY STRUGGLE:
Blessings to those who's infirmities challenge their day to day lives. Prayers for:
- Our nations mental health crisis.
- The poor and homeless.
- Those experiencing uncertainty in their lives.
- Prayers all who struggle with mental health issues.
- The lost, afflicted with drug abuse, and incarceration, may they know God's love.
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Those incarcerated in jail and prison to heal from past and find new life.
WORK LIFE:
- Jane Ekerberg's nephew who is currently serving as Deacon, but the priest is retiring so he will have full responsibility of their small church.
- Ever-living God, strengthen and sustain Bishop-elect Curry, that with patience and understanding he may love and care for your people. Grant that together we may follow in the way of Jesus...
- For Tim Krieg as he continues his pastoral internship at Bethany Lutheran in Grantsburg and Trinity Lutheran in Falun (pronounced Fall).
FAMILIES:
Prayers for families, regardless of how they are formed. Bless:
- Grandparents raising their grandchildren. Give them strength and insight to the needs of these children.
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All children suffering from hunger, loss and abuse.
- All mother's struggling to provide for their children.
MILITARY SERVICE:
Prayers for our deployed service men and women.
- We especially lift up friends and family of those who have committed suicide, especially the 22 military service members who do so each day. Acknowledge the pain that they felt and the pain they have left behind.
GOVERNMENT:
Prayers for:
- The security of the economics of our country that we may provide for all.
- Peace in heart, mind and soul for our leaders, our country and the world to come together in kindness, joyfulness, open mindedness and love, especially in Ukraine.
Ongoing prayers…
We pray to love and accept all people, give us understanding and compassion. Give us patience in times of trial for good outcomes.
Prayers for:
- All of us to remain servants of the Lord.
- People suffering physical illness, facing death, mental illness and need hope in their lives.
- The lost, weak, and arrogant, and all of us sinners to find and follow the wonderful gift we were given through Jesus.
THANKSGIVING:
Prayers of thanksgiving that
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The pathology from Steve Kovac's cancer surgery came back as cancer-free. Continued prayers that his healing might be complete.
- Jfane Ekerberg's back is stable because of the prayers and my exercise regime!
- Prayers of thanksgiving for our wonderful congregation, for families and children to coming to St. Luke's in abundance and may all of the things we do (large and small) make the world a more loving and beautiful place.
To submit a prayer request, please contact the office: 952-881-5801 or office@stlukesbloomington.org.
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Contact
St. Luke's Lutheran Church
1701 W Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, 55431
952.881.5801 or stlukesbloomington.org
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Psalm 27:1
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
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