Post on 03-Jul-2018
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A publication of St. Luke Lutheran Church, Richmond, VA What’s INSIDE 2 Staff Contact / Membership
2 Pastor’s Letter
3 Director Of Music Letter
3 Save the Date - Musical
4 Save the Date - Other
4 Lenten Worship
5 Flowers, March Events
6 Attendance, Prayer Request
6 April Events
7 Council Corner
8 Committees & Groups Info
9-11 Christian Ed
12 01/2017 Info, Social Media
13 Outreach
14 Thank You
15 Stephen Ministry Luncheon
17 Easter Flowers
18 Celebration Dinner
19 March Calendar
WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP AT ST. LUKE
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FOCUS ON WORSHIP
LENT: Lent is an Anglo-Saxon word meaning "spring." Lent is season of penitence and preparation for the
Triduum and Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday and lasts for 40 days, including Good Friday and Holy
Saturday, but not including the six Sundays within the season. It’s a solemn time which reminds people of the
time in Jesus' life when, after giving up his work as a carpenter, he began to teach people about God. Jesus
prepared for this by spending 40 days without food alone in the desert. The 40 days of Lent recall Jesus' 40 day
fast in the wilderness after His Baptism, enduring temptation by the Devil, before beginning his public Ministry
(Matthew 4:2, Luke 4:1-2), as well as Moses' forty-day fast on Mount Sinai (Exodus 34:28).
Lent used to be a time for fasting or going without food as Jesus had done. Nowadays many people give up a
favorite food they enjoy and often give money to charity. Purple is linked to Lent. In some churches the altar is
covered with a purple cloth, the pulpit has a purple 'fall' and the Pastor’s garments are purple. Purple is chosen for
two reasons. One it is the color associated with mourning and so it helps Christians think about the sadness of
Jesus’ death. The other reason is that purple is the color linked to royalty and so it celebrates Christ’s coming as a
King. Throughout most of Christian history, Lent has continued to have two primary purposes: the preparation of
catechumens for Baptism at the Easter Vigil, and the baptismal renewal of all the faithful in preparation for Easter.
Lent is a solemn and austere time. It is appropriate to veil crucifixes and crosses during Lent and to omit the use of
flowers in the worship space. Banners and elaborate entrance processions are not used in Lent. Mid-week services
which emphasize preparation for Baptism as well as baptismal renewal are appropriate throughout Lent.
March 19, 2017
Third Sunday in Lent
9:00am Sunday School/Confirmation Class
10:00am Holy Communion Worship
March 22 2017
Mid-week Lenten Service 7:00pm Worship Svc ~ Lord’s Prayer
March 26, 2017
Fourth Sunday in Lent
9:00am Sunday School/Confirmation Class
10:00am Holy Communion Worship
11:30am Worship and Music Meeting
11:30am Christian Ed Meeting
5:00pm SNLFE ~ Dinner and Program
March 29, 2017
Mid-week Lenten Service 7:00pm Worship Svc ~ Baptism
March 1, 2017
Ash Wednesday
7:00pm Worship Service
With Imposition of Ashes
March 5, 2017
First Sunday in Lent 9:00am Sunday School/Confirmation Class
10:00am Holy Communion Worship
March 8, 2017
Mid-week Lenten Service 7:00pm Worship Svc ~ Ten Commandments
March 12, 2017
Second Sunday in Lent 9:00am Sunday School/Confirmation Class
10:00am Holy Communion Worship
11:30am Council Meeting
March 15, 2017
Mid-week Lenten Service
7:00pm Worship Svc ~ Creed
March 2017
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Church Staff
Contact Info
Rev. Fred Marcoux, Pastor
804-272-0486 x 11
pastorstluke@outlook.com
Tammy Hammond, Church Administrator
804-272-0486 x 10
stlukelutheran@outlook.com
Jo Blandford, C.E./Youth Consultant
804-272-0486 x 12
stlukeCE@outlook.com
Richard Barnett, Director of Music
804-272-0486 x 13
musicstluke@outlook.com
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Pastor Fred’s church office hours are
Wednesdays 9:30am to 2:30pm.
Please call the church office at 804-272-0486
if you would like to schedule an appointment.
Pastor’s email address is: pastorstluke@outlook.com.
St. Luke Lutheran Church is a member of the Virginia Synod of the Evangelical Church in America. To find out more about the Lutheran Church, please visit the following websites: ELCA, www.ELCA.org or Virginia Synod, www.vasynod.org
Virginia Synod News The Virginia Lutheran, which is the
Virginia Synod's newsletter, is available online anytime at www.vasynod.org.
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Are you interested in joining our
St Luke family?
If you have enjoyed worshiping with us so far this year and are contemplating becoming a member, we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Pastor Fred Marcoux or Tammy, the church administrator for more information. You can also see any member of our Evangelism committee.
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A Note from Pastor Fred
A Short History of Lent
The season of Lent refers to a 40 day period leading up to the celebration of Easter. The
English word “Lent” is a funny one. If you lived at a time and in a place where Latin was
spoken you wouldn’t call this time “Lent”, you would use the more precise word
Quadragesima which is a direct translation from the Greek term “fortieth.” When sermons
in the Middle Ages started to be spoken in the language of the people, instead of the elitist
Latin (thanks to Martin Luther and others), the word “Lent” was chosen to speak of this
period of 40 days. Technically the word comes from the Germanic root word Lenz which
simply means long. The days get longer during the Spring, so it’s no surprise this word in
German and Dutch is used for the word “Spring.” Since springtime is the time we celebrate
Easter, the word “Lent” was adopted to speak of this time of new life during Spring. Who
knew?
Interestingly, the earliest of Christians believed Jesus was dead in the grave for 40 hours.
The number 40 has held significant importance throughout biblical history. The rains fell
on Noah in the ark for 40 days and 40 nights. Moses was on top of Mount Sinai receiving
the Ten Commandments for 40 days and 40 nights. Elijah walked 40 days and 40 nights to
the mountain of the Lord. Jesus, most importantly, fasted and prayed for 40 days and 40
nights before starting his public ministry. The earliest of Christians put the 40 day fasting
of Jesus in the desert together with his 40 hours in the grave. It appears Irenaeus is telling
us the earliest of Christians spent 40 hours, not days but hours, fasting and praying in
preparation for Easter celebrations. This is where a translation mistake changed the way
we have and continue to celebrate Easter. A man named Rufinus translated Eusebius’
History of the Church from Greek into Latin. For some reason he put a punctuation mark
between “40” and “ hours.” It gave people reading the letter of Irenaeus the idea that
Irenaeus meant “40 - 24 hours days.”
The exact day Lent should officially begin has been debated for many centuries., Most
western Christians start the 40 day period on Ash Wednesday. Eastern Christians start
Lent on a day referred to as Clean Monday. It is usually the Monday before the Wednesday
celebrated by the West. For centuries a time of feast and festival precedes the time of
prayer and fasting.
In Peace,
Pastor Fred
Monday - Friday
9:30am to 4:30pm
The office is closed on
Saturday and Sunday
Bring your family and friends to Church. Everyone is most welcome
at St. Luke. Please have them fill out a Visitor Card (located in each
pew rack or from any usher) and return it in the offering plate.
If they would like more information about our church, I will be glad to answer any
questions they might have about St. Luke, including church membership. They can
also speak with a member of our Evangelism committee or call the church office at
804-272-0486, for more information.
In Peace,
Pastor Fred Marcoux
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Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our
salvation! Ps 95:1
Many, many thanks to all who made the musical selections from Marty Haugen’s “Agape” come alive at our March 5th service. The Chancel Choir and instrumentalists combined to offer powerful praise in our worship service.
St. Luke Players to present a Summer Music Camp:
“Malice in the Palace”
July 21 at 6:30 pm
Camp runs from July 17 – 21 from 9 am – 3 pm
This musical for young voices tells the story of Esther with its powerful message that the smallest person acting bravely can make an enormous difference, and that God has placed us where we are for a reason. This 45 minute program is filled with humor, pathos and inspiring music. The Camp is open to children in grades 1 – 8. Adults and older children (Middle & High School) are need to assist Richard and Luci Barnett (the camp leaders) during camp. An organizational meeting will be held at 6:30 pm, Wednesday, May 24 to distribute scripts and CDs. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to know more about St. Luke Music Ministry! Peace, Richard Barnett Director of Music St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church
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Sunday, March 5, 2017 7:00pm
AGAPE Concert during Worship Adult & Children’s Choirs
Saturday, April 8, 2017 3:00pm
Violin Students of
Caitlin Hunt Recital
Saturday, June 10, 2017
3:00pm Piano Students of
Michelle Huang Recital
Saturday, June 17, 2017 1:00pm
Piano Students of Belle Elliott Recital
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HANDBELL AND CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL UPDATE
HANDBELL CHOIR: Regular rehearsals resume after Easter.
CHANCEL CHOIR: March 8 - April 5, rehearsals move to Wednesday evening following the Lenten Service at 7:00pm.
If you would like more information
about St. Luke’s musical ministry,
please contact our Director of Music.
Rich Barnett
804-272-0486, X14
musicstluke@outlook.com
Musical meanderings….
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WEDNESDAY, March 1
Ash Wednesday - Lent begins
7:00pm Worship
WEDNESDAY, March 8
7:00pm Evening Lent Services
begin, continue through April 5
SUNDAY, March 12
Daylight Savings Time begins
FRIDAY, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day
SUNDAY, March 26
Sunday Night Lenten Fellowship
5:00pm Dinner and Program
SUNDAY, April 9
Palm Sunday
SUNDAY, April 12
11:30am Stephen Ministry Lunch
and Program
THURSDAY, April 13
Maundy Thursday
7:00pm Worship
FRIDAY, April 14
Good Friday
7:00pm Worship
SUNDAY, April 16
Easter Sunday
No Sunday School
Easter Breakfast
SUNDAY, May 12
Youth Sunday
July 17 to July 21
Summer Music & Drama Camp
9:00am to 3:00pm
FRIDAY, July 21
6:30pm Music and Drama
Performance
SUNDAY, July 23
Reformation Blood Drive
You are encouraged to wear your Lenten pendant as a Christian witness during the Lenten season.
Lenten pendants are available in the narthex.
LENTEN WITNESS
Don’t be late for church on Sunday!
Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 12, 2017.
Please remember to set your clocks AHEAD one hour on Saturday night.
Do you have something for the next Church Newsletter?
The April 2017 Newsletter Deadline is March 20th. Please call in or e-mail in your submissions with all February meeting dates and notices to Tammy in the church office as soon as possible. We need to add your events to the church calendar as well. Thank you. Tammy
804-272-0486, stlukelutheran@outlook.com
Would you like to be part of our Worship Service?
Sunday Worship services are a very important part of our church life here at St. Luke. Every Sunday, our church members participate in our worship service as Acolytes, Assisting Ministers, Crucifers and Ushers. We also have Altar Guild members who set up for Sunday services, Altar Bread bakers, Chancel Choir members, Bell Choir members, Musicians and many other Committee Members who serve the Lord and St. Luke by providing their time, talents and energy. If you are interested in serving and would like more information about these or other opportunities to be a part of our Worship Ministry, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Pastor Fred Marcoux or Vince Reedinger for more information about Worship. Please contact our Director of Music, Rich Barnett for any information about our Music Program. You’ll be glad you did!
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BIBLE STUDY: March 1, 10:30am
LENT BEGINS: March 1
ASH WEDNESDAY SVC: Mar 1, 7:00pm
HANDBELL CHOIR: March. 2, 6:30pm
CHANCEL CHOIR: March. 2, 7:30pm
AGAPE SVC: March 5 during Worship
BIBLE STUDY: March 8, 10:30am
LENT SVC: March 8, 7:00pm
MEN’S LUNCH GRP: March 9, 12:00pm
HANDBELL CHOIR: March 9, 6:30pm
CHANCEL CHOIR: March 9, 7:30pm
BOOK CLUB: March 10, 7:30pm
COUNCIL MEETING: March 12, 11:30am
STEPHEN MINISTRY: March 13, 7:00pm
BIBLE STUDY: March 15, 10:30am
LENT SVC: March 15, 7:00pm
MEALS ON WHEELS: March 16, 11:00am
HANDBELL CHOIR: March 16, 6:30pm
CHANCEL CHOIR: March 16, 7:30pm
MEALS ON WHEELS: March 21, 11:00am
BIBLE STUDY: March 22, 10:30am
LENT SVC: March 22, 7:00pm
HANDBELL CHOIR: March 23, 6:30pm
CHANCEL CHOIR: March 23, 7:30pm
CHRISTIAN ED MTG: March. 26, 11:30am
WORSHIP & MUSIC: March 26, 11:30am
SNLFE: March 26, 5:00pm
MEN’S GROUP MTG: March 28, 6:15pm
BIBLE STUDY: March 29, 10:30am
LENT SVC: March 29, 7:00pm
HANDBELL CHOIR: March 30, 6:30pm
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Flower Dedications
The Ministry of flowers is an important part of the Sunday
Service at St. Luke Lutheran. Flowers are used to beautify
our sanctuary and are a gift to God and those who attend
Worship services.
Altar flowers may be dedicated to “The Glory of God”,
“In Memory of” a loved one or “In Honor of” a special
person, an anniversary, birthday, birth, baptism or other special event. More
than one person may find a certain date important so flowers may be given in
more than one name on any given Sunday.
If you would like to donate and dedicate flowers for any Sunday service,
arrangements cost $27.00 each. You will be billed directly from Coleman
Brothers Flowers and the flowers will be delivered to the church. The flowers
are yours to take home after the service that Sunday or you can ask that they
be taken to one of our ill or homebound members. Please return the container
the flowers are in to the church at your convenience.
You may sign up on the flower chart that is located in the fellowship hall.
Please contact Tammy in the church office or Jean Stewart if you have any
questions. Thank you.
The 2017 Flower Chart is up in the fellowship hall.
The 2017 Flower Calendar is now up in the fellowship hall. To those of you who give flowers every year during the same time frame, thank you. If you’re new to St. Luke or haven’t signed up yet to provide Sunday altar flowers, won’t you consider doing so? Flowers can be planned for a date on or near your special date, to occur yearly. If you would like more information about our Flower Calendar or if you have any questions please contact Tammy in the office at 804-272-0486 or stlukelutheran@outlook.com or Jean Stewart, our sacristan, at 804-276-2690. Thank you.
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February 2017 Worship Attendance
Worship Sunday School Sunday, February 5, 2017 78 25 5th Sunday after Epiphany Sunday, February 11, 2017 71 23 6th Sunday after Epiphany Sunday, February 19, 2017 94 24 7th Sunday after Epiphany Sunday, February 26, 2017 92 27 Transfiguration of Our Lord Totals 335 99
February Prayer Requests Please keep the following St. Luke members, their families
and our friends in your thoughts and prayers.
Recent Prayer Requests: Casey Brooks, Charles Craddock, Marie Drawdy,
Holly Ferrell, Don Howard, Audra McCougall, Sarah Page, Maria Rocheford,
Beth Rogers, Family of Dick Wilson, Don Wilson, Marilyn Wilson
Continuing in our Prayers: Jo Blandford, Arabella Davis, Orion Felland,
Dot Griffith, Ken Hammond, Betty Howdyshell, Howdy Howdyshell,
Wilma Hughes, Gladys Jones, Noelle Loving, Audra McCullough, John Peterson,
Beverley Stopps Powers, Chris Pyle, Louise Von Hoene, Judy Wilkens,
Ardelle Wise, Phyllis Worrell
Our Loved Ones Serving Overseas: John Olson - Peace Corp, Cpl. Sarah Pettit -
USMC
Names are kept on the prayer list for four weeks unless otherwise indicated.
Please keep the office informed of any changes.
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If you would like to add a family member or a friend to the prayer list,
please complete a blue Prayer Request Card and drop it in the offering
plate on Sunday or turn it in to the office. Prayer Request Cards are
available in each pew rack, from the church office and from any usher.
STEPHEN MINISTRY LUNCHEON AND
PROGRAM: April 2, 11:30am
BIBLE STUDY: April 5, 10:30am
LENT SVC: April 5, 7:00pm
CHANCEL CHOIR: April 5, 7:30pm
PALM SUNDAY SVC: April 9, 10:00am
COUNCIL MEETING: April 9, 11:30am
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: April 10
STEPHEN MINISTRY: April 10, 7:00pm
BIBLE STUDY: April 12, 10:30am
LENT SVC: April 12, 7:00pm
CHANCEL CHOIR: April 12, 7:30pm
MEN’S LUNCH GRP: April 13, 12:00pm
MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP SVC:
April 13, 7:00pm
GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP SVC:
April 14, 7:00pm
BOOK CLUB: April 14, 7:30pm
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL: April 16
EASTER DAY BRKFST: April 16, 9:00am
EASTER DAY WORSHIP SERVICE:
April 16, 10:00am
MEALS ON WHEELS: April 18, 11:00am
BIBLE STUDY: April 19, 10:30am
MEALS ON WHEELS: April 20, 11:00am
HANDBELL CHOIR: April 20, 6:30pm
CHANCEL CHOIR: April 20, 7:30pm
CHRISTIAN ED MTG: April 23, 11:30am
WORSHIP & MUSIC: April 23 11:30am
MEN’S GROUP MTG: April 25, 6:15pm
BIBLE STUDY: April 26, 10:30am
HANDBELL CHOIR: April 27, 6:30pm
CHANCEL CHOIR: April 27, 7:30pm
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The next Council Meeting is at 11:30am on
Sunday, March 12
ST. LUKE Council Corner
Explore your Church Family!
Introduce yourself to someone new each week
or bring someone to church with you.
2017 Council Officers, Council Members
Congregational Leaders and Trustees:
Rev. Fredrick Marcoux, Pastor
Sim Austin, Council President
Kay Wason, Council Vice-President
Brenda Reedinger, Council Secretary
Dale Bleecher, Council Member
Pat Carroll, Council Member
Tim Hesson, Council Member
Barbara Kipps, Council Member
Bill Kipps, Council Member
Dean Ludwig, Council Member
Luther Shealy, Council Member
Debbie Washburn, Council Member
Ludi Webber, Financial Secretary
Suzie Weeks, Council Member
Marty Witthoefft, Treasurer
Peggy Walters, Trustee
Butch Webber, Trustee
Rick Witthoefft, Trustee
St. Luke Mutual Ministry Committee St. Luke has a Mutual Ministry Committee that is established in accordance with our Church Constitution and Bylaws. The purpose of this committee is to support and strengthen the ministry of the pastor and staff through listening, advising, interpreting, conferring, evaluating, recommending and affirming. Specific duties of the committee are: 1. Serve as a personal and confidential support group to the pastor, lay professionals and staff. 2. Maintain open communications about the expectations, attitudes, and concerns within the congregation, the community and the staff. 3. Be a “listening post” for the pastor, the staff and the congregation. Members of the committee are nominated by the Congregation President, Council and the Pastor. They are appointed for a two year term. Current members of the committee are: Lane Wittheofft - Chairperson Dieter Karras Calvin Vonada Ed Von Hoene Peggy Walters
Have You Met Our New Council Members?
On Sunday, January 29, during Worship,
our new Council Members were installed.
Please say hello and introduce yourselves to our new council
members: Dale Bleecher, Tim Hesson, Barbara Kipps,
Luther Shealy, Debbie Washburn and Kay Wason.
New Devotional Booklets
The new April - June 2017
“Word In Season” Devotional Booklet
is now available in the church narthex.
Don’t forget to pick up your copy
The next time you’re at church.
2017 Offering Envelopes
Your 2017 Offering Envelopes are available for pickup in the narthex.
Church Directory Update
Small Membership
Directories
Back by popular request, small church
membership directories are available in
the narthex. They are just like the larger
ones, without the pictures.
They are the perfect size to keep in your
car or your purse. Please pick up your
copy located in the wooden display rack
in the narthex. If you would like a PDF
copy emailed to you, please request it
from the church office.
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St. Luke's Sharing Ministry
And
FeedMore’s Meals on Wheels program
St. Luke’s participation in this program is driving meals to those in
need who cannot leave their homes to get food. If you would like to assist us with
this wonderful program, volunteers are always welcome. All volunteers go through
one training session before they begin. We assist on the 3rd Tuesday & Thursday
of every month. Please contact Dana Wiggins for more details and to sign-up.
St. Luke’s Meals on Wheels Days
Thursday, March 16 at 11:00am
and
Tuesday, March 21 at 11:00am
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Committee Meetings
And
Group Events
Thursday, March 9
at 12:00pm
“The Crazy Greek” Restaurant
on Busy Street in Midlothian.
The next meeting is
Sunday, March 19
at 11:30am.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
The next meeting is Monday,
March 13 at 7:00pm.
The next Christian Education
Meeting is March 26, 2017
at 11:30am
St. Luke Book Club Our next get-together is Friday, March 10, 2017 at 7:30pm. It’s movie night! Please contact Evelyn Kerschbaumer for more information. Please RSVP to 804-744-3147 or by email.
St. Luke Lutheran Church Women’s Groups
Morning Women’s Group: Tuesday, March 14, 10:30am
Program: Education in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia.
Bring lunch. Devotions, Drinks and Dessert will be provided.
Evening Women’s Group: Wednesday, March 8
This meeting has been cancelled due to evening Lent services.
Everyone is encouraged to attend the Lenten service at 7:00pm
We welcome all Women of St. Luke.
If you are new to St. Luke or have been a member for years, please consider
attending either the morning or evening Women’s Group. The fellowship is
rewarding and the programs are thought provoking.
Questions? Please contact Mariett at 804-320-1817 or Millie at 804-739-5448.
ST. LUKE MEN’S GROUP MEETING
March 28, 2017, 6:15pm
Dinner: Corned Beef & Cabbage
Special Guest: Charles Wissinger, portraying Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow, a
Confederate officer and spy during the Civil War who later in life became an
Episcopal priest and the first chaplain of the Woodberry Forest School in Madison
County, Va. All St. Luke men are invited to attend.
Happy First Day of Spring
March 20, 2017!
March 12, 2017
At 2:00am
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Thank you so much to all the St. Luke
folks for your generous donations to the
Youth Group’s “Soup Pot” on Souper
Bowl Sunday, February 5th.
We collected 403 pounds of canned
goods for FeedMore and were able to
send $470.00 to them as well.
What a great day we had.
And what a SUPER Souper gift.
Pastor Fred’s Mid-week Bible Study
Pastor Fred’s Mid-week Bible Study meets on Wednesday mornings at 10:30am.
Please join us for a weekly study and discussion on scripture. Pastor Fred uses a variety of study meth-ods as we delve into the text of the bible. How do the words speak to us today? How can we apply them to our daily lives? You don’t even need to bring a Bible if you don’t want to, we have plenty at church. Pastor Fred invites you to come and discover new insights into the Bible with him and the rest of the class.
ST. LUKE ADULT FORUM
LENT PROGRAM
For the next five Sundays, our Adult Forum will follow a five-session
video bible study by Max Lucado titled “He Chose the Nails”.
“He Chose the Nails” examines the gifts that Christ gave us at his
crucifixion. These include not only the gift of the cross, but also the gift
of the thorns, the nails, and the empty tomb. The cross is rich with God’s
gift of grace, and as we unwrap them, we will hear him whisper, “ I did it
just for you.”
Here is our Class Schedule for Lent:
March 5 He Chose to BE One of Us
March 12 He Chose to Forgive Us
March 19 He Chose to Invite Us into His Presence
March 26 He Chose to Love Us Forever
April 2 He Chose to Give Us Victory
Classes will be led by Vince Reedinger.
Please join us on Sunday mornings at 9:00am.
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Lent, 2017 marks the fifth year we have partnered with the national ELCA’s World Hunger’s
40 Days of Giving and the ELCA’s Good Gifts catalog.
Remember our first year—Buck-a-Chick. For just one dollar you could buy a family
a baby chick and start them on the way to supporting their family and also providing a
source of protein in their diet.
The following year we chose to raise money for mosquito nets when we learned just
one bite from an infected mosquito could transmit malaria and lead to death.
In 2015, our goal of $2,500.00 let us buy a simple water well for a village—which
turned into two wells when we were able to match funds with a national ELCA donor.
Last year’s challenge of $150.00 latrines had us upping our goals as we met new
goals each week. In Fall, 2016 we were contacted by the national church offices and
asked to write a few sentences about how we raised over $4,500.00, $3,000.00 over
our original goal of $1,500.00. Our response ended up in this year’s Action Guide
for Congregations. Way to go St. Luke!
What are we doing in 2017?
Nearly 5,000 children die EACH day from diseases like measles, polio, tetanus and tuberculosis -
all diseases that could be prevented with a vaccine. Immunizing a child is one of the best ways to
ensure that a child stays healthy, and a family stays free from medical costs from these diseases,
for years to come.
$30.00 will immunize a child. How many children can we help?
Our Shrove Tuesday Pancake dinner’s voted on this year’s goal of
100 immunizations or $3,000.00.
Please help us meet this challenge!
Lenten Challenge!
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March 26 5:00pm — 7:15pm
Donation : $10.00 ea. Family Max. $25.00 Under 3 yrs. Free
Mad Science Lab! For the Kids:
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YouTube ~ www.youtube.com/user/stlukesermons
Log onto our website to check Worship Schedules,
upcoming events, read Lessons and Gospel, and
check the calendar.
Did you miss a Sunday service and need of a mid-week
spiritual lift? The link to Pastor Fred’s sermons is also
on our website. Watch him on YouTube!
“Like” St. Luke Lutheran on Facebook. You can see
announcements, pictures and updates just by viewing
your Facebook entries. Don’t forget to share and let your
Facebook “friends” see the wonderful things going on at
St. Luke Lutheran Church.
Go to Flickr to see pictures of
St. Luke’s fellowship and Worship
events.
Do you have Pinterest? You can
find St. Luke there.
If you use Gmail, you can follow us
on Google+.
Do we have your email address?
If not, please let us know so we
can keep you updated on church
services, events and programs.
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Pastor Fred is online and on DVD! Pastor Fred's Sunday sermons are recorded on DVDs. Each DVD disc has a month of sermons and Gospel readings. Please contact the church office or a church member for more information. We do have donated DVD players if you don’t have one available for viewing these discs. If you have internet access, the links to Pastor Fred’s sermons can also be found online at the St. Luke website, Facebook and on YouTube. ww.stlukerichmond.org www.facebook.com/stlukerichmond www.youtube.com/user/stlukesermons
Outside Group Meetings
You may be interested in attending some meetings or events that take place at St. Luke but are not church affiliated. Please note, group membership may be required for some of these organizations. Please check with the group leader for details and more information.
AA - Tuesdays and Fridays at 7:00pm , meets all year Al Anon - Wednesdays at 12:00pm, meets all year Al Anon - Tuesdays at 7:00pm, meets all year Daughters of American Revolution - No meetings scheduled 4th District Council - No meetings scheduled Girl Scouts - No meetings scheduled Oxford Civic Association - No meetings scheduled Richmond Audubon Society - Next meeting is March 16 Shepherds Center - Mondays at 9:00am
Hearing Devices and Enlarged Bulletins
Large print bulletins are available on Sunday mornings.
Hearing devices which amplify the church sound system are
also available. Please ask any usher for assistance.
Please request these items prior to the beginning of the Worship Service.
Thank you.
HELP PAUL UPDATE
Dear St Luke members,
Thank you all for your support of
our child Paul.
Please check the 2017 list in the fellowship hall
and make sure you or your group has signed up
for the new year.
Thank you for your support with this project.
The Outreach Committee
Is your committee or group information listed on page 8?
Please make sure to write your events and meetings on the
church calendar located in the office. You can also call them in
to 272-0486 or email them in to stlukelutheran@outlook.com.
Thank you! Tammy
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January 25, 2017
Dear Friends of FeedMore,
Thank you so much for making an investment
in the future of our community with your recent
gift of 253lbs of food to Feedmore
Your generous gift throughout helped over
213,000 seniors, families and children receive
nutritious meals. You helped fund our childhood
nutrition programs after school and over week-
ends. You helped homebound seniors receive a
daily safety check in addition to one or two
healthy meals each weekday.
You helped neighbors throughout our 36 city
and county central Virginia service area that
depend on our 350 partner food pantries and
soup kitchens for groceries for themselves and
their families.
Once again, please accept our deep appreciation
for your assistance with our programs: The
Central Virginia FoodBank, the Community
Kitchen and Meals on Wheels.
Sincerely yours,
Christy Dalton
Community Events Manager
February 24, 2017 Dear Rev. Marcoux, St. Luke Lutheran Church’s generous gift of $470.00 received on February 17, 2017, will help FeedMore to provide 1,880 meals to food insecure families throughout Central Virginia! On behalf of all of us here at FeedMore and our thousands of clients, thank you so much for your continued support. Together we will deliver hope along with emergency food to families when they need it the most. Please share our gratitude with your congregation. Gracefully yours, Mary A. Samsell Director of Corporate, Foundation Relations
September 23, 2016
Dear Millie Olson,
Thank you for St. Luke’s generous gift of various household items on Sept 21, 2016
to Housing Families First. That donation will open the door to housing - and much
more - for a family experiencing homelessness here in our community.
Thanks to donors like you, Housing Families First helped 86 families last year.
That’s 243 children and adults! Thank you for making a gift that will open the door
to stability and opportunity for a family facing homelessness.
Sincerely,
Beth Vann-Turnbull
Executive Director
February 8, 2017
Dear Pastor and Congregation,
Good Samaritan Ministries appreciates your support whether financially,
prayerfully or with your clothing donations. We could not continue to
present the lifesaving message of Jesus Christ without each and every
prayer for the mission.
We are so grateful to be celebrating 30 years serving the Lord! May God
bless you as you continue to witness to Him.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Donna G. Bonner
Donation Coordinator
Souper Bowl Sunday sure was a super day for St. Luke!
We collected 403 pounds of canned goods for the
FEEDMORE pantry AND $470.00 toward their food
program! Way to go!
On top of everything - during our own Super Bowl games - the Patriots also
beat the Falcons!
Many thanks to all our volunteers for the great homemade soups and desserts
and helping with kitchen and clean-up duties.
To all of you, we truly appreciate your support of the Souper Bowl project.
It's a great feeling to know as we were nourished with a lovely lunch, we've
provided for others to also receive their daily bread.
Thank you!
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Yes, I will be attending the Thrivent Lunch on April 2, 2017.
Name___________________________________________________
Phone:___________________ Email: _________________________
Adults _____ Children ____
Please RSVP to Tammy Hammond, Church Administrator
Church Office Phone: 804-272-0486
Email: stlukelutheran@outlook.com
Sign-up forms are also available in the narthex.
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Thrivent Action Teams
Living Generously!
“Many companies give back. At Thrivent Financial, we help people live generously.
Our members offer hope, reach out to those in despair and show God's love in amazing ways.”
“Turn your faith into action! Good things happen when people unite to make a difference. Simply identify a need in
your area, organize a team, apply and get going.”
If you are a member of Thrivent Financial and have been on the Web Site, you have seen these quotations. In the past,
Thrivent gave matching funds for projects at the church. Now, Thrivent donates $250/per project for up to 2 projects
per Thrivent member. That means that my Thrivent membership is worth a total of $500.00 to St. Luke Lutheran.
This is not a pitch to get you to become a member of Thrivent Financial; this is a call to the St. Luke members who
have Thrivent accounts. In December, I logged onto the Thrivent Web Site to see if what Mark Gottschalk has
described when he presented to the Women of St. Luke was real. I was easily able to find the Action Team
information. I filled out a plan for the youth of St. Luke to hold a twin sheet drive at the church for Housing Families
First and asked Thrivent for the $250 to purchase blankets.
It took less than a week for Thrivent to respond with “How many Tee shirts do you want with your $250.00?” The
first part of January, I received a box with the gift card for $250, 10 tee shirts (just what I requested), thank you notes
to give out for the folks who give sheets and a packet with ideas as to how to have a successful project. I already
know what I will do with my other $250 grant and John is also a member of Thrivent – so he is worth $500 in grant
money for St. Luke as well.
Why all of this? If you are a member of Thrivent – meaning you have a life insurance policy or any other
accounts, you qualify for the same grants. I will be very happy to help you apply for the money to aid projects
for St. Luke. (If you have a neighborhood project in mind, you can apply for an Action Team Grant. Our son
Rick is doing just that.) We could add thousands of dollars to the good works we already do at St. Luke!!
Sincerely,
Millie Olson
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We’re excited to share that in 2016 over 335,000 Thrivent members chose to direct Choice Dollars® to more than
32,000 churches, schools and other nonprofits, including St Luke Lutheran Church, through Thrivent Choice®.
Based on member recommendations, St Luke Lutheran Church received $1,632.00 in charitable outreach funding in
2016. The Thrivent Choice program helps members of Thrivent Financial make a positive impact in their communities.
If you are a Thrivent member, please see the Thrivent Choice page on Thrivent.com to see how you can direct your
Choice Dollars to St. Luke. Thank you for your consideration.
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EASTER FLOWERS
It’s time to order your Easter Flowers.
This year’s choices are: Lily ~ $12.00 or Chrysanthemum ~ $12.00 (Please indicate number of each plant desired) in each section as needed)
I would like to order the following flowers to be used during Easter Worship: _____ Lily _____ Chrysanthemum
*To the glory of God, and in MEMORY of
________________________________________________________________________________________________
I would like to order the following flowers to be used during Easter Worship: _____ Lily _____ Chrysanthemum
*To the glory of God, and in HONOR of
________________________________________________________________________________________________
I would like to order the following flowers to be used during Easter Worship: _____ Lily _____ Chrysanthemum
*To the GLORY OF GOD
Order Deadline is Monday, March 27, 2017
Please include cash or check made payable to St. Luke Lutheran Church with your order form and put “Easter Flowers”
on the memo line. Flowers may be picked up after the 10:00am Easter Worship Service or left to be planted in the
Memorial Garden. Please specify below.
Take home ______ Plant in Memorial Garden _______ Date: _____________
Amount enclosed: $___________ Cash or Check Donated by: __________________________________________
Order forms are also available in the narthex on the table
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St. Luke’s Celebration Dinner
On Friday, February 24, 2017 we had our first Annual St. Luke Celebration Dinner.
The event was held at the American Legion Post 186 on Otterdale Road in Midlothian.
We enjoyed cocktails and an Italian Dinner Buffet of pastas, soup, salad, spicy sausages and Chicken Parmesan.
We had some divine cakes and pastries for dessert, too!
Following our delicious meal, our entertainment was provided by ”The Virginians”, a Barbershop Quartet.
This Barbershop quartet was a much larger group of "barbershop" style singers.
Thank you to the Vonada gamily for organizing this great dinner and fellowship event. We would also like to
thank the Men’s Group for their assistance and sponsorship of this event as a Valentine gift to our congregation.
Pastor Fred and Lesley Marcoux and Lesley's brother Gary,
and sister-in-law Sue enjoyed the Barbershop theme !
“The Virginians”, singing their hearts out.
Awesome!
How about some music provided by our very own Calvin and Sydney Vonada.? Yes please!
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St. Luke Lutheran Church Office: 804-272-0486 Email: stlukelutheran@outlook.com Web: www.stlukerichmond.org
7757 Chippenham Parkway, Richmond, VA 23225
Office: 804-272-0486, Email: stlukelutheran@outlook.com
Website: www.stlukerichmond.org
The Rev. Fredrick W. Marcoux, Pastor
ST. LUKE LUTHERAN CHURCH By grace, we know, love, worship and serve Jesus Christ as we proclaim His Good News.
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