August 2019 PONDERING PASTOR On Sunday, July 14th, the congregation gathered for a potluck lunch and a special presentation given by council president, John Hofland, along with Pastor Jeffrey Ingold. The PowerPoint presentation as well as a handout sharing the recent information gathered by the congregation council with help from staff proved to be enlightening and inspirational. St. Luke’s has a rich history of community engagement, congregational life and uplifting worship which are all aspects of this ministry we celebrate, and hope to continue into the near and distant future. Yet, what is most important is that we begin the process of planning our future, rather than to find ourselves reacting to it. The Vitality and Sustainability Study has completed the task of gathering information, compiling lots of data and identifying our “assets”. Now, we are set to move into a new phase of the study wherein the congregation council will begin to engage the whole congregation gauging what your thoughts, hopes, dreams, concerns and ideas might be concerning St. Luke’s ministry and its future vitality and sustainability. I hope you are as enthused about this process as I am. If we truly believe ourselves to be a movement of people called by God to serve Christ Jesus, to proclaim the Good News of God’s love to all people, I hope you equally consider what a blessing and honor that process can be for your life and the life of this community of faith. It is a joyful process unlike any other. If you would like a handout of the presentation, and/or to review the PowerPoint, stop by my office and I will be more than happen to present that to you. You may also find copies on the table outside my office. Stop by anytime! Peace, Pastor Jeffrey Ingold
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August 2019
PONDERING PASTOR On Sunday, July 14th, the congregation gathered for a potluck lunch and a special presentation given by council president, John Hofland, along with Pastor Jeffrey Ingold. The PowerPoint presentation as well as a handout sharing the recent information gathered by the congregation council with help from staff proved to be enlightening and inspirational.
St. Luke’s has a rich history of community engagement, congregational life and uplifting worship which are all aspects of this ministry we celebrate, and hope to continue into the near and distant future. Yet, what is most important is that we begin the process of planning our future, rather than to find ourselves reacting to it.
The Vitality and Sustainability Study has completed the task of gathering information, compiling lots of data and identifying our “assets”. Now, we are set to move into a new phase of the study wherein the congregation council will begin to engage the whole congregation gauging what your thoughts, hopes, dreams, concerns and ideas might be concerning St. Luke’s ministry and its future vitality and sustainability.
I hope you are as enthused about this process as I am. If we truly believe ourselves to be a movement of people called by God to serve Christ Jesus, to proclaim the Good News of God’s love to all people, I hope you equally consider what a blessing and honor that process can be for your life and the life of this community of faith. It is a joyful process unlike any other.
If you would like a handout of the presentation, and/or to review the PowerPoint, stop by my office and I will be more than happen to present that to you. You may also find copies on the table outside my office. Stop by anytime!
Peace, Pastor Jeffrey Ingold
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Missions Week
During the hot and muggy week of July 7th -12th, several of our high school and middle school youth participated in this year’s local mission trip called Mission Week. Each day throughout the week the kids were up early and worked on the CCDC playground located on Marsh Road. They installed French drains to help with flooding, washed all the playground equipment and toys, removed the old playground barrier to make way for the new, spread over a dump truck load of mulch, and pressure washed the walkways. In the afternoon the kids went out and worked at various local community sites including: park cleanup at the Amay James recreation center, grounds work at Phillips Academy, packed boxes of emergency food supplies at Loaves and Fishes, and sorted donations at Crisis Assistance. The youth worked extremely hard and were team players in every possible way. I was incredibly impressed with their attitudes and encouragement of one another. It was definitely one of the best Mission Weeks ever! I hope you are as proud of them as I am!! Jake
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We, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. Romans 12:5
The St. Luke’s Ladybugs (Dreema Brunnemer, Janet Eve, Sandie Fenton, Sarah Ingold, Patsy Schober, Karen Smith, and Rebekah Woodward) met on July 10th and visited Elsie Robinson, Mary Gallagher, and Eva & Gunther Franz. Elsie and Eva were both celebrating birthdays that week, so we sang “Happy Birthday” and gave them birthday balloons and tiaras. Mary Gallagher’s eyes lit up when we walked into her room. Mary is musically talented and used to play the piano beautifully for us before she moved into the nursing home where she lives now. She still sings and enjoyed singing “Beautiful Savior” and several other hymns with us. The Ladybugs will make more visits on August 20th. If you are interested in joining this group, please call Rebekah Woodward at 704-614-8254.
St. Luke’s Ladybugs
Dear Church Family,
I can't put into words how much your prayers meant to me while my mom was unexpectedly in the hospital. To say it was a scary time for our family would be an understatement. Thank you for the immediate response to the prayer request. She is back home and recovering day by day. It will be a slow process, but she should be back to herself in a few months. I give thanks for the power of prayer and the healing she is experiencing. Forever grateful, Becca Dolan
Many Thanks CCT “Back to School Bash”
The Center of Community Transition “Back to School Bash” is August 22nd at 5pm St. Luke’s has been a co-sponsor of this event for several years and this year is no different. You can drop off school supplies at the church office. We need backpacks, school supplies of all kinds and monetary donations for uniforms. Everyone is welcome to join us on Thursday, August 22nd at 5pm to help with the celebration. For more information contact Kevin Walsh at (704) 773-2380 or [email protected]
Plans are underway for God’s Work. Our Hands Sunday on September 8th. Service projects will take place both offsite and at St. Luke’s for members of all ages to participate in. Signups will be available all Sundays leading up to the 8th, but if you aren't able to sign up before then, please come the day of to participate in the day of service. We look forward to serving our local community on Sunday, September 8th at 10am. If you have any questions, please contact Becca Dolan.
God’s Work. Our Hands Sunday
Lutheran Men Mission will be taking a summer break and will not meet during August. Our next
meeting will be on September 9th.
ABUNDANT LIVING IN CHRIST RETREAT FOR
WOMEN
Unplug and reboot your body-mind-spirit at Lutherock, Friday evening
through Sunday morning, October 11-13, 2019. Explore what loving yourself as you love your neighbor means. Walk in the mountains and eat nutritious food someone else prepares. Practice meditation and chair or floor yoga. Worship and have fun with other sisters in Christ. Deacon Sue Setzer will lead the program with help from others. Details will be publicized soon.
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Church Office Hours: Monday—Thursday 8:00am - 2:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 1:30pm
A Peak into our Fall Schedule
God, our hearts are broken with pain at the senseless deaths caused by gun violence. Families mourn, children live in fear, and some in our nation respond by arming themselves with more guns with greater capacity to end life. Our disconnection and alienation has caused some to turn to guns for protection and safety. We ask that you touch our hearts with your love, heal our brokenness, and turn us away from violence toward peace. Help us to transform our own hearts and to seek peaceful ways of resolving our differences. Let our hands reach out and connect with those who feel alone, those who live in fear, and those suffering from mental illness. Let our voices be raised asking our legislators to enact gun laws to protect all in our society, especially those most vulnerable. Let our pens write messages demanding change while also scripting words of hope and transformation. We ask this in the name of the God who desires that we live together in peace. Amen
A Prayer Author Unknown
New Baby!
Congratulations to proud parents Jennie and John Regan as they celebrate the birth of a
new baby girl.
Savannah Torian Regan was born July 12, 2019. Savannah weighed 8 lbs., 8 oz
and was 21 inches long.
The Charlotte Area Lutheran Men (CALM) will have their annual Chicken and Corn Roast on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 6:00 PM at Morning Star Lutheran Church located at 12509 Idlewild Road, Matthews. The guest speaker will be Tony Zeiss, Author, President Central Piedmont Community College, and Director of the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. This annual event is open to all Lutheran Men, not just members of the Lutheran Men In Mission. Tickets are $10.00 per person and you can get tickets from Tom Frick, David Sweet, Ralph Purpur, Joel Moser or Phil Brooks. This event has always been well attended by the men at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. So, let’s continue this tradition by making the effort to come.
We want to thank everyone that donated money to SLMM honoring the memorial to Audrey Weddington. Audrey was very supportive of the Men In Mission. To date, we have received $880.00. To those who gave, rest assured that we will use this to further God’s work with our current and proposed outreach projects.
Lutheran Men in Mission
God’s Work. Our Hands, September 8th 10am-10:30am God’s Work. Our Hands Service Projects 10:30am-12:30pm Wednesday, September 11th Dinner 5:15pm “Living Waters” Worship Service 6pm Adult Choir Rehearsal 7pm Thursday, September 12th OWLS 10am Sunday, September 15th Early Worship 8:30am Sunday School 9:45am Late Worship 11am Friendship Hour 12:15pm
Drop In is in need of paper towels, toilet paper, fruit in juice and salt-free vegetables for our guests. Thank you in advance for your help. Donations may be left in the church office or in the grocery cart outside the Education Center office.
Drop In
Did you know Loaves & Fishes accepts nonfood items? Well, they do!! They accept diapers, baby formula, and personal care items. Donations may be placed in the grocery cart outside of the Education Center office.
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Noisy Offerings for 2019
Jan. Experience Mission (S. Johnston) $1983
Feb. The Relatives-Youth Crisis Center $501
Mar. Agape Dental Ministry $345
Apr. ELCA World Hunger $1619
May Mission Possible $495
Jun. Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club $219
Jul. Habitat for Humanity $348
Aug. Classroom Central
Sept. On Eagles Wings
Oct. CROP Walk
Nov. Jr. Arthritis Foundation
Dec. Urban Ministries
Judith Abner Pat Eatman Guenter & Eva Franz Mary Gallagher Jan Gardner
Carrie Graves Carolyn McKee Martha Reid Elsie Robinson Henry Schatz
Our Shut-Ins
In every congregation we find some members who, due to age and sickness are no longer able to get out as they once did. They are confined to home or in a nursing home. They are lonely and miss their church and church family.
How can we respond? A card, a visit, maybe a little gift to lift their spirits and let them know they are not forgotten. It’s the little things that mean a great deal when you no longer can be active in your church family.
Please remember our shut-ins with visits, calls, cards, and prayers.
October 20th at Independence Park, 7th and Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204 We are walking and raising funds to help end hunger and poverty
internationally, nationally, and locally. A portion of our proceeds benefit our 3 local partners, Crisis Assistance Ministry, Loaves & Fishes and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. Our 4.1 mile walk symbolizes the distance people in developing nations walk everyday to get water.
CROP Walk 2019
Priscilla Circle will be volunteering on August 17th for the Charlotte Pride parade. More details to follow.
Katharina Circle - will help with the Community of Transitions “Back to School Bash” on Thursday, August 22nd.
PLEASE NOTE: The Connie Counts Circle and the McCauley Diehl Circle will not meet during the month of August. They will resume their circle meetings in September.
Circle Meetings
Yuval Rabin blessed us with a concert on Monday, July 15, 2019 at 7pm. Yuval is a Swiss-Israel concert organist who presented works by Alexander, J. S. Bach, C.P.F. Bach, Sheriff, Mendelssohn, also with his own composition, Hommage a Mendelssohn, on the Casavant pipe organ in the sanctuary. His concert was immensely enjoyed by all who attended.
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CONNECT WITH ST. LUKE’S Come check out our website and find access to great resources like the church calendar,
our full-color newsletter and more!
www.stlukeselca.org
Lutheran Men In Mission is ready to help if you need assistance with small repair jobs, such as changing fire alarm batteries, yard work, plumbing issues or computer problems. We provide the labor, you supply the materials. This service is for those who can’t do it for themselves. Call Steve Johnson at 803-389-3871, or Tom Frick at 704-542-2086.
Small Repair Jobs
St. Luke’s has a Columbarium with niches available for purchase for members and their families. If you are interested or know someone who might be interested, please contact Judy Hall at 704.996.4524 or [email protected].
Loaves & Fishes are always in need of fruit in-juice and canned meats (salmon, tuna, chicken, Spam, corned beef hash or ham). They are also in need of no-salt added canned vegetables. Donations can be put in the grocery cart outside of the Educational Center office.
LMIM
Lutheran Men in Mission would like to assist our members who need transportation assistance for things like doctors’ visits,
prescription drop-offs/pickups or non-emergency transportation.
Please call Sandra at the church office who
will contact a LMIM member to make the arrangements.
There are several dates available to sign-up to place flowers on the altar and beautify the sanctuary on Sunday mornings. The signup chart is on the bulletin board across from the Business Office. Flowers may be placed in honor or memory of a group, loved one, friend or family member.
Altar Flowers
Are you the leader of a small group or ministry leader with monthly meetings - whatever the event, please be sure to let the church office know the date, time and room or space. Doing so is a big help in keeping the church calendar current while avoiding the possible conflict or over-booking a particular room or area. Call Sandra at 704-523-7982 or email: [email protected] Thanks, we appreciate your help!
Church Calendar
God
If God brings you to it: He will bring you through it Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God.
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Attendance
6/30/19 10am - 106
7/7/19 10am - 106
7/14/19 10am - 109
7/21/19 10am - 104
7/28/19 10am - 109
Mission & Outreach
Group Rotation for August 2019
A. Keen, R. Jones C. Fairman, J. Eve C. Nowak, R. Heberlig K. Elgart, D. Brooks
Bereavement Committee
Prayer Request
Enjoy the fun of summer as a family, making friends and memories that will last a lifetime! This is a stress-free, affordable, faith filled vacation that is ideal for families!
For more information, go to: www.lutheridge.org/ click on: Summer Camps
Lutheridge
Presbyterian Psychological Services
EmbRACE Mental Health 5K Race and Fun Walk We need your help! We are planning a 5K Run/ Fun Walk on November 9th starting and ending at Sycamore Brewing & Beer Garden. We are raising money to enhance our counseling missions to the community which include the Women in Transition program, pro bono therapy and counseling for the Char-Meck Police and Fire Department employees and families. If you have questions or would like to join in the fun, please contact Dreema Brunnemer at [email protected]
Members Lucille Pushman Aldred, Darrin Beltran, Ryan Borachok, Phyllis Burnett, Carol & Dean Cash, Deborah & Stan Hager, Steve Lamb, Kevin Lynch, Betty Paysinger, Carol Richardson, Bill Robertson, Robb Rowe, Ernest Schumacher, Jo & John Sigmon
Shut-Ins Judith Abner, Pat Eatman, Eva & Guenter Franz, Mary Gallagher, Jan Gardner, Carrie Graves, Carolyn McKee, Martha Reid, Elsie Robinson, Henry Schatz
Parents Who Are Expecting Gabby & Alexandra Jenkins Valerie & Andreas Moresi Laura & Tim Wales
Friends & Family Frank Avery (P. Brooks), Annabelle Barger (J. Dolan), Robin Blair, Robin Boisseau, David Bostian (P. Thorne), Brad (C. Richardson), Cierra Brunson (A. Lee), Holly Carper (B. Dolan), Duncan Chambers (S. Frick Chanbers), CJ, Russ Cleaton (R. Purpur), Amber Collier, Andrew Connely (Jo Sigmon), Ree Ree Doster, Marion English (M. Howell), Earl Fischer, Janet Forrest, Jane Fox (B. Maas), Joe & Criss (J. Eve), Stacy Gabrielle, Garren (Maggie/J. Sigmon), Amy Gregg (R. Purpur),
Alice H., Cindy Harrison (K. West), Betty & Mikell Hammond (K. Hanson), Rebecca Hammond, Beverly Ann Hartman (R. Purpur),
Doug & Jennifer Higgins, Ben & Bev Jones (P. Thorne), Joy, Ginny Kolb, Karen Knowlton (R. Purpur), Lauren, Terri LeGault (C. Beckham)
Alberto Lee (Vilma & Tony Lee), Ben Lemons, Curt Lorimer (F. Lorimer), Sam Lowman (P. Schmidt), Gay McKeown (P. Moser), Michael, Mike (M. Lachacz), Olga Millan, Olga L. Millan (Vilma Millan Lee), Emma Nash, Margaret Nevils (M. Brown), Deb Petty (M. Lachacz), Gordon Platt (C. Graves), Cynthia Pushman (E. Pushman), Eric Robertson (B. Robertson), Alex Sansone, Sarah, Tim Schrand (P. Thorne), Margaret Shelton (V. Stolen), Diane Shin, Brad Stewart (F. Lorimer),
Audrey Trull, Eve Vega, Elaine Walsh (K. Walsh),
Carol Walton, Bidney Watts (J. Passmore), John Weddington, Doris Wentz, Bob & Sissy Weston, Steph (J. West).
ALTAR GUILD 4 Judy Hall/Janet Eve 11 Judy Hall 18 Judy Hall/Yvonne Ritchie 25 Judy Hall/Janet Eve ALTAR FLOWERS
4
11 Melba Isley
18 Pat Thorne
25 Charles Cushing
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
4 Jan Brauer/Terri Wells 11 Rebekah Woodward/Tracey Pe-rez 18 TBD
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
08/02 Vivian Moose 08/02 Rod Heintz
08/05 Joey Beckham 08/05 Jennifer Lynch
08/09 Gary Brauer
08/10 Andrew Gilli-land
08/11 Adriane Brooks 08/11 Emily Phillips
08/13 Curt Trent
08/15 Mark Fenton 08/15 Lorelei Schlick
08/16 McAllister Heintz
08/17 Phyllis Burnett
08/18 Kiran Tin
08/19 Noah Campa-gna 08/19 Erin Pushman
08/20 Dale McKee
08/22 Jim Gilliland
08/24 Lucy Ilderton
08/27 Tony Lee
08/29 Charles Cush-ing
08/30 David Stolen
08/31 Carol Richard-
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
Staff:
Pastor …………………………..Rev. Jeffrey R. Ingold Dir. of Music/Facilities Rental Coord.Mr. D. Jan McCoy Youth & Family Minister………………Mr. Jake Dolan Business Administrator……………...Mrs. Kathy West Administrative Assistant………….Mrs. Sandra Taylor Sexton…………………………….…Mr. Archie Hayes Council President………………..…Mr. John Hofland CCDC Director………………..…….Ms. Dawn Peebles
Worship Schedule: Summer Worship 10am (Sanctuary)
Nursery provided at 10:00 a.m. for children under 5
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