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Peace Concert
Sunday, December 7th, at 6:00 PM
at 22 SE Orlin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414
There is a Peace Concert on Sunday, December 7, at 6 PM, at Prospect Park United Methodist Church. Just as the Prophet Isaiah proclaimed, there should be no distinctions between nations, nor should there be any concerning denominations. Let us join with our brothers and sisters in faith, Methodist, Lutheran, Catholic, Nondenominational, etc., in celebrating Peace, “…peace between nations and peace between people.”
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Wednesday Church Night
Wednesday Church Night dinner is being served at 5:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Suggested donation $3.00, free for kindergarten or younger, $10.00 for a family of four or more.
Preschool/Parent Ministry, Children's Ministry (K-5th), Youth Ministry (6th-12th) and Adult Education, begins at 6:00 PM.
December 10th - Walking Tacos
December 17th - Sloppy Joes
December 24th - NO Wednesday Church Night
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Children's' Christmas Program Practice
Saturday, December 13th - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Practice for the annual Children's Christmas Program will be help on December 13th, from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM in the Sanctuary. The program will take place and lead worship on Sunday, December 21st, at 10:00 AM
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Feed My Starving Children
Saturday, December 13th - 12:00 - 1:45 PM
Join Code is 9NZMZ9
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 Jan. 10th - 12:00 - 1:45 PM Join Code is 6KW8V2 Click here to sign-up online
- Tuesday Feb. 10th - 5:00 - 6:30 PM Join Code is Y7XKYX 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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Advent Candle Lighting and Reading
Still Available:
December 14th - 8:30 AM
December 21st - 8:30 AM
If interested, please sign up VIA the sheet on the sign up desk or in the office. Contact the office, or Rob with any questions.
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Baby's First Christmas
Sunday, December 14th - 11:15 AM
Join us for Baby's First Christmas on Sunday, December 14th, at 11:15 AM.
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Walk for the Homeless
Thursday, December 18th
at 1919 La Salle Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
You are invited to take part in The Annual “Walk for the Homeless,” Thursday, December 18, 4:45 PM starting at Plymouth Church, Franklin and Nicollet in Minneapolis. You will walk through Loring Park. You return to Plymouth Church, for Worship at 6 PM and a Community Meal at 7 PM.
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Community Life invites you to join us for
Family Game Night
December 19th 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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Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 21st at 8:30 AM
The annual Lessons and Carols worship will happen on Sunday, December 21st, at the 8:30 worship.
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Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 24th
Candlelight and Communion at all.
2:00 PM - Traditional Worship with Choir and Bells of Praise
4:00 PM - Praise worship with Jubilee
10:00 PM - Traditional Contemplative Worship
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Worship & Music Note
We began our Advent journey of waiting this past Sunday by lighting the first candle on the Advent wreath. The liturgical color for Advent is Blue representing hope, expectation, the darkness before birth, and the coming of the King. The chancel area includes blue in the paraments, Advent wreath, and wall wreaths. You will also see blue in the pastor’s stole and outdoor flags.
So, as this new church year begins, we wait in the darkness for the coming of the light of the Christ child.
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Giving Opportunities
GIVING TREE
We kicked off our Giving Tree event on Sunday, November 20. Thank you to all who are donating gifts. We still have a number of children’s tags available; Girl ages 2, 7 and 8 and Boy ages 6-12 months, 9 and 10 years old. Once those tags have been taken, there will be an opportunity for us to add some tags for Boys and Girls aged 8-10.
Giving Tree gifts should be left under the tree, unwrapped with the gender/age tag or note attached by Sunday, December 14.
KENNEDY KIDS
We are also collecting financial donations for Kennedy Kids and Oasis. You can donate cash, or by check or Simply Giving by adding a note that the funds are to be designed to Oasis or Kennedy Kids. Checks should be made out to St. Luke’s. Donations will be accepted through Christmas. St. Luke’s will purchase Target, Walmart, Holiday Gas, and Speedway gift cards through RaiseRight for the kids in need. We will add an ornament to the Giving Tree for each donation that is made.
COAT DRIVE
We are collecting new or gently used (clean) coats and outer wear for all ages. Casual clothing is also accepted. Hang or leave your items on the mobile coat rack in the Narthex. Items will be collected up to December 14
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RAISERIGHT GIFT CARDS
Bev Brosam will be in the Narthex between services on December 7 and 14 selling RaiseRight gift cards which you can purchase to give to a loved one or to gift yourself. A percentage of each card purchased goes to St. Luke’s Missions. We have a limited stock of cards from 24 vendors including Amazon, Dick’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, Holiday, Home Depot, Menards, IKEA, Scheels, Target, Walgreens, Walmart and Visa. There are $10 cards available for stocking stuffers. Over 700 vendors participate in the program (see www.RaiseRight.com and click on “Browse All Brands”). Bev Brosam will be placing an order with RaiseRight on Sunday, December 7. Contact her before that afternoon, and she can order specific cards for you.
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Looking for a great volunteer opportunity? Ushers needed now!
Not long ago Diane LaFontaine did a wonderful job of sharing the good news about St. Luke’s
great community. I would like to share just one of the many volunteer opportunities here
at St. Luke’s.
I am talking about an opportunity to help be the face of St. Luke’s on Sunday mornings.
Be an Usher!! Our teams are made up of both men and women who enjoy the ability to
greet our members and visitors Sunday mornings. Teams support services four months a
year either at 8:30 or 10:00. For those of you that attend our services, you know Ushers
greet and hand out the bulletins, light candles and provide guidance for communion.
Currently we are in particular need for ushers at our 10:00 services. Please consider
this critical volunteer opportunity!
For more information please contact Kevin Schulz at 952-888-2063 or via email at
kcschulz@comcast.net
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Congrats to Colin Quinn!
Congratulations to Colin Quinn and his baseball team for being their league's 2025 World Series Champions!
"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing" - George Bernard Shaw
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Poinsettia/Loaves & Fishes Donation
With your participation, St. Luke’s Sanctuary will be beautifully adorned during the Christmas season. You can still make a donation to Loaves & Fishes in honor of a loved one.
Click here for the order form.
Click here to order and pay online.
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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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Security Update at St. Luke’s
Recently a small task force met with a Homeland Security/
Bloomington police officer to evaluate church security and
make recommendations. The good news, we are doing a
fine job. However, there were a few recommendations.
The following recommendation will be implemented this month.
The focus is on security for our Sunday morning worship.
During both services all external doors will be locked. Additional
doors may be locked between services as we continue to assess
our security needs. Access to the church Sunday mornings will
always be available through the Main Entrance (Door C).
The usher team will be responsible to open and close doors
at recommended times.
If you have questions or concerns please feel free to contact
Kevin Schulz 952-888-2063 or via email: kcschulz@comcast.net
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Altar Flowers 2026
If you would like to order altar flowers for 2026, 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 Last Week
Adam and Michelle Roberts
In honor of Leni’s 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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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 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…
- Please pray for Gary Blanchard and his family as we mourn the less of his brother, Kenny. - Laurie Blanchard
- Prayers for my brother Matthew as he recovers from a broken foot and surgery. - Tommy Denesen
- Prayers of healing for my sister, Christine, who fell on some ice and broke her wrist. - Laura Hurd
UPDATED PRAYERS:
- Continued Prayers for healing for my brother Dean, and my nephew, Andy, after their surgeries. - Judy Ludwigson
- Continued prayers for Jackie Wakely's sister, Mary Olson, on her cancer treatment.
- For Tim Casey, his surgeries were successful, ongoing prayers in his continued healing.
- Prayers for new volunteers. Our time and talents are only valuable when shared - Craig Brandt.
SUFFERING LOSS:
Blessings on us as we face our own mortality. Especially,
- Prayers for those experiencing the loss of loved ones during the holidays. - Trudy Dahl
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:
- Prayers for comfort and healing for my friend, Sue, as she is having increased pain. - Janet and Roger Lyson
- Prayers for Margaret Olson, who was hospitalized this week.
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Prayers for my surgery on December 1st - Pamela Trutnau
- Prayers that I may find resources to aid with rent. - Carolyn Olsen
- Prayers for Cindy Bush who is going through health issues. - Jane Nechville
- Prayers for our friend, Gary, for healing from a fall. - Janet and Roger Lyson
- For Tammy Fawver's friends, Julie and her husband. Julie has been placed on hospice this past week.
- For good news for Janet Lyson's sister, Sharon, as she will be having medical tests for a potential brain tumor.
- For 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
- For Mark Serstock who had open heart surgery to replace a leaking heart valve.
- Laurie Blanchard's friend, Judy Menden, 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.
- 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 brother, Mike, who is 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,
- Cheryl Broten for healing for a hip issue.
- Prayers for Arnie Abraham on a successful surgery on the 18th - Betty Bender
CANCER:
Prayers for all those with cancer, may they have strength and hope to heal. We lift up prayers of healing and comfort for:
- For Britt Halaas's aunt, Cheryl Halaas-Greewaldt, as she undergoes treatment for breast cancer.
- 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:
- Carolyn Olsen's friend, Maria,in help finding a job.
- 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:
- Prayers for the family of Cindy Hansen, that they may work towards healthy communication and relationships.
- 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.
- For Cindy Dierschell's granddaughter who just went thru basic training. She is a US Army Soldier! She is now in schooling. It is very hard and the best thing is that she sends me a bible verse everyday. So proud of all of all of soldiers!
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.
- Jane 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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