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From the Pastor’s Desk:

In a time that we are living in today, there are so many distractions, things that take our minds off of Christ. We must hold on, press forward and let NOTHING prevent us from being the Christian that we were born to be. We must declare to ourselves that “I’ll let nothing separate me from the love of God”.

The unrest in our country is a huge distraction but we must put this all in God’s hand. There are things we agree on and things we disagree on. Nevertheless, whatever our situation, we must believe God to take care of us.

We must and we should pray that God will guide our leaders in everything they say and do. We must pray for peace where there is unrest, pray for hope when it feels like there is none and have faith in spite of what we see.

Going forward we are approaching the Holy Season, so I encourage you to put your trust in God and remember what He said in II Chronicles 7:14 “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” Let us do as He commands.

Please let me thank all the willing workers of St. Luke for their faithfulness, their diligence and commitment in every area of ministry here at St. Luke. No Pastor could ask for anything more than a people who love the Lord and are willing to work in His kingdom. My prayer is that God will continue to bless you all beyond your GREATEST EXPECTATIONS.

Peace and Blessings,

Until next time,

Rev. Marjorie McDaniel-Burnett

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St. Luke Lutheran Church Council Meeting Minutes

January 17, 2017

The Council Meeting was called to order by Tim Murphy at 6:00 PM.

Present were Tim Murphy, Ann Murphy, Paul Quisling, Charlie Conkle, Monica Conkle, Nancy Doerr, Linda Gamble, Bruce Barclay, Adam Barclay. Absent: Pastor Marjorie, Janice Cornell

Council reviewed minutes from December 2016 meeting. Correction: Add Nancy Doerr to Present; date of expiration to 2016. Motion to accept as corrected by Linda Gamble; second by Ann Murphy. Approved.

Financial Secretary Report: December Income: $9,998.26; 99.19% of budget to Current. December Total: YTD for Current Expenses: 77,316.30; 88.22% of budget; YTD Total: $139,299.73. Motion to approve: Monica Conkle; second: Charlie Conkle. Approved.

Treasurer Report: December Receipts: $10,316.26; Disbursements: $9,447.46. Motion to approve: Paul Quisling; second: Linda Gamble. Approved.

Deacons’ Report by Charlie Conkle: Front sign is being serviced. Attendance in December: Sundays approximately 40 average; Combined Advent Services: 40 average. Motion to approve: Ann Murphy; second Bruce Barclay; Approved.

Trustees’ Report by Tim Murphy: Everything is operating well. Still reviewing windows but not financially viable right now. Risk Assessment: Be aware of preventable problems. Motion to approve: Ann Murphy; second: Paul Quisling. Approved.

Elders’ Report: Communion assistant covered; candles being filled; all is well. Motion to approve: Adam Barclay; second: Nancy Doerr. Approved.

Pastor’s Report: Due to absence, Council agreed to have Pastor report next month for December and January.

Old business: None

New business: Election of Officers: President: Nominate Tim Murphy by Linda Gamble; second by Paul Quisling. Vote carried. Vice President: Nominate Adam Barclay by Paul Quisling; second by Charlie Conkle. Vote carried. Financial Secretary: Ann Murphy nominated by Linda Gamble; second: Paul Quisling. Vote carried. Treasurer: Nancy Doerr nominated by Tim Murphy; second: Paul Quisling. Vote carried. Deacon: Charlie Conkle nominated by Adam Barclay; second: Bruce Barclay. Approved. Elder: Linda Gamble nominated by____; second: Monika Conkle. Vote carried. Trustee: no nominations or volunteers; position remains vacant. Secretary: no nominations or volunteers; position remains vacant.

Discussion was held on how to address open positions in the best interest of the church and due to number of council members. Ann moved to combine the positions of Vice President and Secretary for 2017; second by Bruce Barclay. Motion carried. Charlie moved that Trustee Committee for 2017 will be chaired by the President of Council; second by Linda Gamble. Motion carried.

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(January 2017 Council Minutes, continued)

2017 Slate of Officers: President/Chair of Trustees: Tim Murphy VP/Secretary: Adam Barclay Financial Secretary: Ann Murphy Treasurer: Nancy Doerr Deacon: Charlie Conkle Elder: Linda Gamble

New Business continued: 2017 counters’ list was passed around. Process was reviewed with council members.

Work Day in November: tree in corner of parking lot was discussed. Quote to remove part on own side of the fence that hangs over the church and parking lot from ATP: $125/hour. Estimates 2-3 hours for removal and clean-up. Tabled until March 2017 meeting to review again.

Discussion was held on how Dreams to Hope works. Time to speak to Outreach Committee about guidelines for the Dreams to Hope fund and report back to Council. Will review previous minutes.

Selling Script Cards was discussed.

A member asked if payroll deduction is available for their donation. Council will look into this.

A discussion was held concerning a Constitution review committee to adjust Constitution to meet our needs. Tim is going to appoint a committee to review the Constitution.

Bruce Barclay brought information from the Chamber of Commerce. $100 to join per year. Will send out 1200 vouchers. Will provide information to Pastor.

Nancy brought up changing internet providers and provide cable/internet. Time Warner: $130.month; Current bill: $175/month +$42 in addition for internet + $35/month for yellow pages ad.

Motion to adjourn: Adam Barclay; second: Ann Murphy.

Respectfully submitted by Adam Barclay

Christian Fellowship is planning a trip Friday, October 13, 2017, to Lancaster, PA, to see “Jonah” at the Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre. You would leave Zanesville by 8:00AM on Friday to be there in time to check into the motel/hotel/B&B, have something to eat, and be at the theatre at least 45 minutes before the performance so you can look around.

Tickets are non-refundable and need to be purchased soon. The cost is $54-adult and $21-age 3-12.

Contact Ann Murphy for lodging cost/information.

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St. Luke Lutheran Church

2017 Council Members

Name: Title: Terms

Marjorie McDaniel Burnett Pastor ----------

Tim Murphy President/Trustee Dec. 2018

Adam Barclay Vice President/Secretary Dec. 2017

Nancy Doerr Treasurer Dec. 2017

Ann Murphy Financial Treasurer Dec. 2018

Janice Cornell Dec. 2018

Bruce Barclay Dec. 2019

Paul Quisling Dec. 2019

Monika Conkle Dec. 2019

Charlie Conkle Deacon Dec. 2019

Linda Gamble Elder Dec. 2018

Our next St. Luke Neighborhood Table will be Saturday, February 25, 5:00-6:30PM.

There are sign-up sheets on the bulletin board for Lector/Prayer Assistants

and Greeters. Please fill in your name where possible to help our

preparations for Sunday services proceed smoothly. Information for Greeters’ responsibilities is on the wall near the Guest Book.

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Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Churches of America

THE 2ND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 6:30PM

Where Women of God

Come Together

As One

St. Luke Lutheran Church 1330 Pine Street

Zanesville, OH 43701

Phone: 740-452-9346 Fax: 740-452-9347

President: Nancy Doerr Secretary: Monika Conkle

Rev. Marjorie McDaniel-Burnett - Pastor

Dear Sister in Christ,

Please join us at the next Welca meeting on

Thursday, February 9th at 6:30PM There will be good conversation, Bible study, and

light refreshments. We are confident your

presence will be a blessing to us all.

Yours in Christ,

Nancy Doerr, President

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED

WELCA Notes: Sorry we had to cancel the January Circle (WELCA). Hope you are all ready to

participate in February. The date is February 9 at 6:30 pm at the church. Our winter 2017 Bible studies is a four-session Reformation study on Galatians. Since we missed the first session: No other Gospel (Galatians 1:1 thru 2:21), we will have a brief review of that as well the second session: Children of God through faith (Galatians 2:19 thru 3:29.

Please come and join the discussion. Both are in the one issue of Gather. Of course we'll have great fun, fellowship, and food.

Come and participate with us.

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February Birthdays and Anniversaries

Sarabelle Satterfield 2/15 Nancy Doerr 2/20

We have no February Anniversaries

Those serving in the congregation in February

Lector: Prayer Assistant:

2/5: Monika Conkle 2/12: Steve Oliver 2/19: Monika Conkle 2/26: Linda Gamble

2/5: Steve Oliver 2/12: Linda Gamble 2/19: Linda Gamble 2/26: Steve Oliver

Greeters/Ushers: Larry and Linda Gamble

Counters: Bruce Ba

Council Meeting, Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at 6PM. Meetings are open to Everyone.

If you have an item for the agenda, please let Tim know.

Here are some Save-the-Date items

for your calendar:

Wednesday, March 1: Ash Wednesday Service:

Soup supper at 6PM, Service at 7PM at St. Luke

Wednesdays: March 8, 15, 22, and 29:

Lenten Services

Sunday, March 12: Daylight Saving Time begins

Saturday, March 25: St. Luke Retreat,

9AM—6PM: all-day event at St. Luke

Sunday, April 9: Palm Sunday

Thursday, April 13: Maundy Thursday at 7PM

Friday, April 14: Good Friday at 7PM

Sunday, April 16: Easter Service at 7AM

Breakfast at 8AM

Sunday School & Confirmation Class at 9AM

Worship Service at 10AM

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LENTEN SERVICES 2017 #2 Sponsored by the ZANESVILLE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

DATES LOCATION SPEAKER

March 1st St. Luke Rev. Kilpatrick Guests: St. John Lutheran Church and Rev. Mark Combs

March 8th St. Paul Rev. Shoemaker 561 Pine Street

March 15th Greater Apostolic Rev. Dandridge 1651 State Street

March 22th Brighton Presby. Elder Brown 771 Lexington Avenue

March 29th Fair Oaks Baptist Rev. Skinner 1025 Woodlawn Avenue

April 5th Grace Wesleyan Rev. McDaniel-Burnet 505 Pine Street

April 12th Union Baptist Church Rev. Witherow 56 E. 8th Street

April 13th Maundy Thursday Rev. Mark Combs @ St. John Lutheran Church

April 14th Good Friday … tba

April 16th EASTER SUNDAY

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Pastor Marjorie McDaniel-Burnett Cell: (614) 517-2210 Home: 740-297-7372

Email: chaplaininthehouse@yahoo.com Secretary, Pat Palmer (740) 704-1614 (cell)

Please feel free to contact them as needed Office Phone: (740) 452-9346

Fax: (740) 452-9347 Email: stlukelutheran1330@att.net Web Site: www.stlukezanesville.org

Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

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Celebrating Black History Month February 2017

Mary Violet Leontyne Price (born February 10, 1927) is an American soprano. Born and raised in Laurel, Mississippi she rose to international acclaim in the 1950s and 1960s, and was one of the first African Americans to become a leading artist at the Metropolitan Opera.

Paul Leroy Robeson ( April 9, 1898 – January 23, 1976) was an American bass singer and actor who became involved with the Civil Rights Movement. At Rutgers College, he was an outstanding American football player, and then had an international career in singing, with a distinctive, powerful, deep bass voice, as well as acting in theater and movies. He became politically involved in response to the Spanish Civil War, fascism, and social injustices. His advocacy of anti-imperialism, affiliation with communism, and criticism of the United States government caused him to be blacklisted during the McCarthy era. Ill health forced him into retirement from his career.

Gordon Parks (November 30, 1912 – March 7, 2006) was an American photographer, musician, writer and film director, who became prominent in U.S. documentary photojournalism in the 1940s through 1970s—particularly in issues of civil rights, poverty and African-Americans—and in glamour photography. As the first famous pioneer among black filmmakers, he was the first African-American to produce and direct major motion pictures—developing films relating the experience of slaves and struggling black Americans, and creating the "blaxploitation" genre. He is best remembered for his iconic photos of poor Americans during the 1940s (taken for a federal government project), for his

photographic essays for Life magazine, and as the director of the 1971 film Shaft. Parks also was an author, poet and composer

Maya Angelou born Marguerite Annie Johnson; April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014) was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and was credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees.[3] Angelou is best known for her series of seven autobiographies, which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences. The first, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969), tells of her life up to the age of 17 and brought her international recognition and acclaim.

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