Ministry Spotlight.... DONATIONS NEEDED FOR “NIGHT IN
BETHLEHEM” Thanks to everyone who
donated last year to make "Bethlehem" look
more authentic. We will be unpacking the
items to be used again this year, but we are
still in need of some items (listed below).
Looking for older, rustic items that YOU DO
NOT WANT BACK.
Look for the large “Night in Bethlehem”
wooden crate in the Narthex or contact
J e n n i f e r a t 4 8 0 . 5 8 6 . 0 9 0 1 o r
[email protected] if you have
questions.
▪ leather/fur hide,
large leather scraps
▪ leather stamping
tools
▪ large rustic looking
fabric
▪ woven products
(place mats, table-
cloth, rug, etc)
▪ carpentry tools
▪ table top shelving
▪ large weaving
loom
▪ woven baskets
▪ large plastic tubs
▪ sheets of hand-
made paper
▪ Ink bottles/
containers
Those serving in the Military and/or deployed & their families;
Carol/AJ/Sandra/Ron/Kathy & all those looking for jobs;
Craig Beckwith [Volk’s bro-in-law: healing-cancer/back pain];
Van [relief from seizures/lupus/cancer]; Dorothy Johnson [healing/health];
Frank Wegner [kidney & health issues]; Inge Myrick [healing/health];
George [health & peace]2; Betty [peace & comfort-hospice]2;
Brie Lindemann-Spencer [healing-glioma brain tumor]1;
Erin [health-troubled pregnancy]2; Joanne[health]1;
Teddy [healing-illness/depression]1; Te Day [healing/health]1;
Peggy Rodemeyer & family peace and comfort on the death of her father.
we pray for...
Night in Bethlehem ~ December 16 ~ 6-8:30 PM!! Prayerfully consider taking a star from the “Giving Tree” in
the Worship Center Lobby. The financial contribution made
will help enrich the experience for those who attend.
Sermon Series
“Gospel According to David”
November 13 ~ “The Water”
November 20 ~ “The Preparation”
Welcome to Worship!
Whether you've been around St. Luke's for many years or
you're just starting, whether your life is going well or falling
apart, whether you're convicted in your beliefs or
questioning everything - we're happy you're here. We want
to be a community that brings Jesus to you.
- Pastor Luke
O Love triumphant over guilt and sin,
My Soul is soiled, but Thou shalt enter in;
Lonely my heart, till beating by Thine own,
My will is weakness till it rest in Thine,
Cut off, I wither, thirsting for the Vine,
My deeds are dry leaves on a sapless tree,
My live is lifeless till it live in Thee!
Frederick Lawrence Knowles, 1869-1905
Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks
this water will be thirsty again,
but whoever drinks the water I give him
will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give
him will become in him a spring of
water welling up to eternal life.”
- John 4:13-14
Reflections
“Living Lives for Christ” Twenty–second Sunday after Pentecost
www.stlukemesa.com
VOL I November 13, 2011 ISSUE 46
Church Office Hours: M-F 8:30 AM—4:30 PM
Today, Sunday, November 13
8:00 am Worship [Worship Center]
9:30 am Sunday School & Adult Bible Classes
10:30 am Worship [Worship Center]
11:45 am Night in Bethlehem Mtg [Fellowship Room]
6:30 pm Plugged In: Youth [Youth Room]
Monday, November 14
7:00 pm Handbells [Worship Center]
Tuesday, November 15
Newsletter Articles Due!
10:00 am Adult Bible Study-Mark [Fellowship Rm]
6:00 pm ESL Classes [Ed Bldg, Rooms 405/406]
6:00 pm Confirmation [Fellowship Room]
Wednesday, November 16
9:00 am Staff Meeting [Conference Room]
2:00 pm Staff Devotion [Conference Room]
5:30 pm Confirmation [Ed Bldg, Room 406]
Thursday, November 17
10:00 am Ladies Bible Study [Fellowship Room]
6:00 pm ESL Classes [Ed Bldg, Rooms 405/406]
6:30 pm Praise Practice [Worship Center]
Friday, November 18
Sr High DYG: leave for San Diego
12:00 pm Senior Adults: Potluck [Fellowship Room]
Saturday, November 19
7:00 am Church Decoration/Christmas Lights
7:30 am Habitat [462. S Temple Street, Mesa]
8:00 am Men’s Study [Ed Building, Fellowship Room]
9:15 pm Council Meeting [Fellowship Room]
5:00 pm Worship [Worship Center]
Usher Team: Jacques
Reader: Steve Bieterman
Acolytes: Dylan Bolduc 10:30-Benji Duchrow
Greeters: Edie & Bill Weyer
Transportation: Dan Smith
Counters: Dan Berck
Bonnie Puckett
Lyle Fettig
Serving Next Weekend ~ 8am
Adult Study-Acts Oasis
Adult Study-New Member Class Education Bldg., Room 405
Adult Study-Genesis to Revelation Education Bldg., Room 406
Young Adults-History of the Books of Bible Education Bldg., Room 404
Sunday School (Preschool/Kindergarten) Children’s Center, Room 203
Sunday School (Grades 1-4) Children’s Center, Room 204
Sunday School (Grades 5-6) Children’s Center, Room 201
Youth Study (Gr.7-12)- “The 12 Disciples of Jesus” Youth Room
sunday education ~ 9:30 am
Worship Attendance: 282 [42, 162, 78]
Budget Offerings: $16,309
Education Attendance: Children/Youth: 12
Adults: 79
Flowers have been placed in the Worship Center
to the glory of God by the Grefe family in
memory of Fred Grefe.
Our Response to God Las t Week
T his Week
Luke Hennings, Senior Pastor [Ext. 306; [email protected]] John Hollmann, Director of Adult Ministries (Ext. 304;
Kim Cramer, Director of Music (Ext. 305; [email protected]) Rachel Golden, Director of Youth (Ext. 315; [email protected])
Dorel Phillips, Office Manager (Ext. 301: [email protected]) Katherine Spurling, Bookkeeper (602.741.1373); [email protected])
Dorothy Johnson, Parish Nurse (480.354.2453; [email protected]) Bob Kolden, Organist
Nametags Get to know your family! Wear your nametag!
If you did not receive a nametag and would like one,
please contact the church office ([email protected] or
480.969.4414).
as we gather...
Children are welcome in our worship services. As an alternative, a
nursery for infants through 3 year olds is available in the hallway to the
east of the lobby. The nursery is staffed from 8am to 12pm on Sunday
mornings, but is available for your personal use any time. The worship
service can be heard in the nursery. If you need assistance, please ask
an usher.
Holy Communion first and third weekends at 5 PM and 8 AM. Every
Sunday at 10:30 AM. We welcome all who have been instructed and
confirmed in the faith, who believe in Jesus Christ as their Savior and
in the true presence of His body and blood in the sacrament.
Prayer Requests Please fill out the Prayer Request card and hand it to
an usher.
Encouragement Cards Send a message to the homebound, elderly,
sick or hospitalized, address the card, place it in the offering plate.
Sermons Online www.stlukemesa.com/resources/sermons
Donation Weekend!!! The first Weekend of each month is designated
as “Donation Weekend”. Please place nonperishable food items in the
grocery cart. Items in high demand are: canned meats (i.e. tuna, ham,
chicken, etc.), chili, ravioli, chunky type soups & fruit. Other items
needed are: toilet paper, diapers, instant coffee, sugar, powdered milk,
personal hygiene items, etc. Thank you for your continued support!
Offering Envelope Info: The blank line is to be used for all miscella-
neous donations made to St. Luke’s—you must designate which fund
you would like the monies to go [i.e. Building, Flower, ESL, etc.]. The
mortgage is paid from the Budget not the Building Fund. If no designa-
tion is made, the funds will go to the Budget/General Fund!!
st luke staff ~ office: 480.969.4414
our community Thanksgiving Mums ~ Help us decorate our chancel for
Thanksgiving. The cost is $8 each. Sign up sheet is on the
Ministry Board. Deadline to order is TODAY!!
Night in Bethlehem Meeting ~ Sunday, November 13 @
11:45 AM. If you are interested in helping out, please
contact Don Smith ([email protected]).
Senior Adults: Potluck Lunch ~ Friday, Nov. 18 @ Noon!!
Sign up on the Ministry Board & let us know what you will
bring to the meal. In addition, as we reach out to those in
need, please bring an item for our food pantry (i.e. toilet pa-
per, diapers, instant coffee, sugar, powdered milk, personal
hygiene items). Questions? Please contact John Hollmann.
Christmas Lighting Party ~ Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7 AM.
Come help decorate the church with lights and wreaths!
Habitat ~ Saturday, November 19 @ 7:30 AM. Build
Day 5: Complete roof sheeting, drywall blocking, window
install & nail check. See Habitat table for more info &
directions. New build is only 2.2 miles SW of St. Luke’s ~
462 S. Temple Street in Mesa!!
Honey Sunday is coming this Sunday, November 13th,
20th & 27th!! Place your order with Pastor Vogler.
Suggested donation is $5-$7. See the table for more info on
the Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch.
LWML Meeting ~ Monday, November 21 @ 1 PM! Mite Box
Offering & Devotion led by Wilma Grothe. Hostesses will be
Dorothy Johnson & Edna Ohlund.
Family Worship ~ Wednesday, November 24 ~ 7:00 PM.
Pie Social to follow service. Bring a pie to share and join in
the fellowship.
LWML Christmas Lunch ~ Monday, December 5 @ 12:00
PM at Black Bear Diner (1809 E. Baseline). All ladies are
invited to attend! Bring a white elephant gift to exchange.
RSVP to Ruth Dyer by December 2 (480.890.8320).
NIB Giving Tree: Prayerfully consider taking a star from
the tree in the Worship Center Lobby. The financial
contribution made will help enrich the experience for those
who attend “Night in Bethlehem”~Dec. 16 from 6-8:30 PM.
Opportunity to Serve on Your Church Council ~ The
positions that need to be filled for 2012/2013 are: Director,
Assistant Director, Treasurer, and four Executive Elders. If
you would be interested in serving on the church council or
would like more info on the positions, please contact Paul
Hoffmann at 480.734.3398 or [email protected].
The Memorabilia Room is OPEN... Come by room 409 in
the Education Bldg...see 50 years of ministry at St. Luke’s!!
ANNUAL THRIVENT
THANKSGIVING DINNER
Sunday, November 20 @ 4 PM
Freewill Offering
(Collected for St. Luke’s Financial Assistant Fund)
Bring a salad or vegetable dish to share; everything else is provided!
Sunday, November 20
@ 2:30 PM
Agenda
♦ 2012 Budget
♦ Election of Officers & Elders
Voting Membership Policy: “Any communicant member of
this congregation, who is 18 years of age or over, shall be
eligible to apply for Voting Membership. Such application
shall be made at a Voters Assembly of the congrega-
tion....Members are not eligible to vote until their
second voters assembly.”
Women’s Christmas Tea
Saturday, December 3 ~ 2-4 PM
It’s not too late, RSVP by TODAY!
Please RSVP to Karen Eckelberg
(480.664.0214)
or sign up on the Ministry Board
(note if you need childcare)
All women invited...
bring your friends and family!
Bone Marrow Drive
Gethsemane Lutheran School, 1035 East Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ
Wednesday, November 16 - 2:00pm to 8:00pm Saturday, November 19 - 8:00am to 1:00pm (Farmer's Market) Sunday, November 20 - 8:00am to 1:00pm (Blood Drive, too!)
All DATES are in the CAFE. (Family Life Center/Gym at GLS)
EVER THOUGHT OF BEING A LIFE-SAVING
MARROW DONOR?
You can join the Be The Match marrow registry and give life to
someone in need. The most common form of marrow donation is
now a non-surgical process.