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This Week at St. Luke’s Sunday, May 8

Happy Mother’s Day 7:00-Prayers (Prayer Room) 8:00-Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30-Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 10:45-Contemporary Worship (Sanctuary) 6:30-P316 Committee Meeting (Library)

Monday, May 9

Culver’s Night 6:30-Girl Scouts (Classrooms) 6:30-Boy Scouts (Small Gym) 7:00-Mentoring Group III (Library)

Tuesday, May 10

6:30-Girl Scout Service Unit Meeting (FLC) 7:00-Choir (Balcony) 8:00-Men’s Basketball (FLC)

Wednesday, May 11

6:00-High School Study Night (Gathering Area) 7:00-Prayer Meeting (Sanctuary)

Thursday, May 12

11:30-OWLS Luncheon (Blackberry Trails Park)6:00-Piano Recital (Sanctuary & Gathering Area) 6:00-Stephen Ministry (Downstairs) 7:00-School Board Meeting (Library)

Friday, May 13

6:00-Painting Party (FLC)

Saturday, May 14

7:30-Mentoring Group (Library) 8:00-Praise Team (Sanctuary) 10:00-GO Team Meeting (Panera) 10:45-Private Soccer Rental (Fields) 5:30-Worship Service (Sanctuary)

Lesson for This Week - Psalm 47

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Newsletter for the Weekend of the

Seventh Sunday of Easter May 7 & 8, 2016

Welcome to Worship! Members and Visitors—Please complete the worship attendance

cards in the pews and place them in the offering plates. If you are visiting with us, we welcome you!

We hope to meet you at Fellowship time (Sunday, 9-9:25 am).

Regular Worship Services Saturdays, 5:30 PM

Sundays, 8:00 & 10:45 AM Sunday School & Bible Study

Sunday 9:30 AM A staffed nursery is provided

for children 3 and under during the Sunday morning worship

services and Bible Study hour.

May 7, 5:30 Baptism

We welcome into membership through Holy Baptism

Elena Irene, daughter of Edwin & Ashley Quiles.

This first weekend of May the large LWML Mite Box will be set up in the narthex. Our featured mission grant is LCMS Global Seminary Initiative - International Student Scholarships:

The initiative works in three ways: 1) it takes the best candidates globally and brings them to study at the graduate level, equipping them to provide advanced theological leadership in their communities; 2) it also gives assistance to local regional seminaries for scholarships and aid; 3) it supplies continuing education through conferences, classes, and visits by qualified LCMS pastors and teachers. The world has changed from the days when we sent missionaries to places where no one had heard the Gospel story. Many have heard the Gospel but desire to grow in their knowledge of Scripture and its teachings. We have partner churches that knowingly trust the LCMS to provide the best theological education available. This initiative will spread the Gospel through the teachings of these newly educated shepherds.

Please join LWML and help spread the Word.

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They joined with the other believers and devoted themselves to the Apostles’ teaching and fellowship…” Acts 3:42

Calling All Kids! Join us for Sunday School!

Sundays - 9:30 to 10:30 am Classes for all youth from Pre-School through High School

For Sunday School curriculum, grades 1 through 5, students will work together in “crews”. Crew leaders develop a relationship with their students as a teacher directs the activities, discussion, praise and prayer.

Pre-school and Kindergarten will meet in the Pre-school 2 classroom.

Elementary (grades 1 through 5) will meet in the Multi-Purpose Room: Each Sunday, students will participate in a large group “Welcome” activity, move into an “exploration time” in small family crews, then complete the hour with praise and prayer.

Junior High (grades 6 through 8) will meet in the Youth Loft.

High School (grades 9 through 12) will meet in the Gathering Area.

Prayer Request Updates We welcome your prayer requests to pray for your needs or the needs of others. Please remember to submit an update after two weeks so that we can pray more effectively, whether it be prayers of thanksgiving or to continue to pray as directed. Without these updates, the prayer request will be removed after two weeks as we will assume that these needs have been met.

“Pray for all people, asking God for what they need and being thankful to him.” 1 Timothy 2:1

1. Men’s Class—The Book of Acts, The Gospel Throughout the World—(Church Library) The Church is more than a physical edifice, more than a particular Christian group or denomination. The church is Christ manifesting Himself to the world through the people of God. God speaks to us today through Acts concerning the basis of the church’s power; the central mission of the church’ the inner workings of the church; and the perpetual perils threatening the church from without and from within.

2. Choose to go deeper into the Power of Prayer. (3rd & 4th grade classroom—new wing) In the movie WAR ROOM, Tony and Elizabeth Jordan are typical churchgoers who have become complacent and, even hostile, toward God. Through this 5-session Bible study, believers will be called to evaluate their spiritual life and growth, to uncover their true character, to trust in the God of grace, declare victory over their true Enemy, and discover that prayer really is a powerful weapon.

3. Choose to look in depth at the minor prophets Amos, Hosea, and Joel. (Small Gym) These prophet spoke God's message thousands of year ago, yet their message rings loud and clear to our culture and the world of today. Come and hear what the prophets are saying to you.

Adult Bible Studies Sunday Mornings, 9:30—10:30 AM

There is room for everyone and something interesting for everyone to learn! Choose a study and begin today to strengthen your faith and knowledge!!

5/8 Bible Point Key Verse Lesson / Scripture

1st –5th grade

We show hope in the way we work.

“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up”.

(Galatians 6:9)

Nehemiah 4

There will be lesson topics in the newsletter each week so parents can know what their children are learning.

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Garage Sale Season is Coming! Save the Date… St. Luke’s Garage Sale will be held June 9, 10, & 11. Drop off of your gently used items will be June 4— 7 in the Family Life Center. We need volunteers every day between June 4—7 to help sort and price donations prior to the sale. We also need several people to help with the sale, monitoring tables and checking out customers. If you are able to help during any of the days, please sign up at the Information Desk or contact Barbara Murray at 630-892-0292 or Mary Mueller at 630-826-9131.

Food With Friends 1st Anniversary! A big THANK YOU to all the groups that contributed to its success by hosting a potluck. The Family Life Board would like to continue this ministry, so we need host groups for the upcoming year. Most groups would agree that it takes minimal time, planning and effort to sponsor a fun and enjoyable potluck luncheon. We encourage previous host groups as well as other groups to join the fun. Anyone is welcome to be a host. Claim your month and sign up in the binder at the Information Desk in the Narthex or call Bruce Twedt at 630-892-2964 if you have any questions.

Food With Friends for May will be Sunday, May 15 at noon. LWML (Lunch With Marvelous Lutherans) will be serving sloppy joes, slaw, pickles and jello salad. Congregation is asked to bring a dessert to share. Please remember to sign up in the binder on the Information Desk!

Food With Friends

OWLS MAY Luncheon The OWLS May luncheon will be Thursday, May 12 at 11:30 am. We are having a picnic! We will meet at Blackberry Trails Park in Montgomery (Griffin & Williams Drive across from the Montgomery Police Station on Rt. 30). Lunch will be grilled hot dogs and hamburgers. Cost is $7.00. OWLS (Older Wiser Loving Seniors) is fellowship for all people ages 60 + or younger if you want to! Please sign up on the OWLS board! Any questions contact Barbara Murray.

Baby Shower Donations Needed We are committed as a team to providing supplies to Cornerstone Young Women’s Learning Center. This ministry helps single mothers and/or pregnant women who are low-income or homeless step out of the cycle of poverty and into a future of success. Please support this Thrivent Action team effort by bringing in your baby shower items and placing them on the table outside of the church secretary’s office. Item’s needed are diapers size 1-5, 2 baby gates, 2 humidifiers, and gas cards, however any new baby items will be accepted. When you leave your gift, please complete a card of encouragement that will be included with the gifts. Any questions, contact Connie Pittman or Chris Hansen.

Ladies’ Night Out On the Move Ladies’ Night out is officially moving to the THIRD THURSDAY of each month! The next Ladies’ Night Out will be Thursday, May 19. We will meet at Benny’s on Douglas in Oswego at 6:30 pm, or you can call for a ride. Any questions, contact Pat Freeman at 630-859-2874, or Nancy McNeilly at 630-896-2348.

Wayside Cross Ministries for MAY

Thank you for the razors and other items you donated to the men at Wayside in April. They are so grateful for all your gifts to them!

In MAY, we will be collecting DEODORANT. Please place your donations in the LWML box located on the table outside the church secretary’s office.

Thank you for the help you give the men in the Master’s Touch Ministry at Wayside. They are always so thankful and so are the women in LWML.

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2015-2016 Budget & Income (#s reported are as of 5/1/16)

Monthly Need $87,595

Weekly Need $20,214

April Tithe $4,527

Accounts Payable $10,577

Concordia Plan Services (CPS) payments due (6) $65,648

Monthly Anticipated Offering Income for May $57,400

Current Month’s To Date Offering Income Contributions to General Fund $13,694

Current Month’s To Date Income Received from School to General Fund $0

Current Month To Date Contribution Total to General Fund $13,694

Previous Month’s Contribution Total to General fund $58,709

Mortgage Payments Owed (1) $10,739

Budget #s effective 8/2/15: 10.5% Tithe from your offerings includes .5% to LBT,

2% to Mission trip fund, .5% to LCC, .5% to Walcamp, .5% to San Pablo, 6% to NID, .5% to Joe Boway New Life.

General Fund is used for mortgage, CPS, accounts payable bills, and payroll. Does not include contributions given to a specific fund or ministry (Parking Lot Fund, Youth, flowers, etc.).

Accounts Payable includes maintenance, utilities, office supplies, printing, security systems, commercial insurance, ministry expenses (communion, worship, advertising, etc.), and school expenses. (Does not include payroll & mortgage.)

Concordia Plan Services includes health care, retirement, and disability for church and school staff.

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Last Week’s Attendance

Regular Worship 4/30 & 5/1 292

Communed 260

Adult Bible Study & Teachers 21

Sunday School Pre-K thru High School 11

Sunday School Teachers & Support 4

Altar flowers are given this weekend by Steve & Sue Fitzsimons in celebration of

their 41st wedding anniversary.

Auction Thank you…. P.A.L.S. would like to say a big THANK YOU to the following people for helping during the Auction: Emma and Lily McGraw, the Hamann Family, Mr. & Mrs. Riban, Mr. & Mrs. Lewis, the Len Family, Barry Croall, Jeff Baumann, Marty and James Franken, Steve Forster, Mrs. Kowalczk, Mrs. Bonnie Farrell, Mrs. Reinert, Mrs. Hoffman, Mrs. Paydon, Ms. Kellie Martin and Lillie Lewis, Mrs. Mewmaw, Mrs. King, Ms. Mary Mueller, Mary Ruch, The Courtier Family, Mrs. McNeilly, Mrs. Nancy Nelson, Ms. Nancy Vargo, Mrs. Sara Jernigan, Ms. Bobbi Reed, Mrs. Fontell Powell, Mrs. Hollie Shriber, and Stuart Hanson.

We had a wonderful turn out. We also want to thank the many individuals and groups who donated items for the auction. We hope you had a wonderful time. With your help, we were able to raise $8000.

Divine Dollars There will be no order for next week, as always you may purchase any cards available at the table.

Thank you…. ...to the Girl Scouts for making the May Day baskets for the residents of Autumn Leaves. It was so thoughtful and much appreciated!

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Reverend Peter Hoffman, Senior Pastor Mrs. Linda King, Principal

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Planning Ahead

May 15-Pentecost May 15-Food with Friends May 16-Autumn Leaves Chapel May 17-PALS Meeting May 18-Preschool Graduation May 19-Ladies’ Night Out May 20-Preschool Graduation May 20-Spring Program May 22-8th Grade Graduation & Graduation Reception May 26-Leadership Meeting May 27-Last day of school May 30-Memorial Day Church Office closed May 31-June2-Staff Meetings June 2-Hobby Night June 2-Prayer Team Meeting

Reminder… In order to honor and celebrate moms, there will be no youth groups meeting

this Sunday, May 8.

Panera Bread Pick Up May 13

Mickey & Caroline Dusenbury

Preacher/Liturgist Rev. Peter Hoffman / Al Krodel Acolytes & Cross Bearers 5:30 Luke Granholm & Luke Barron 8:00 John Franken, Megan Schraft & Jacob Rienton 10:45 Serene Schriber & Ythan Houston Chancel 5:30 Debby & Howard Springborn 8:00 Veronica Bailey 10:45 Brenda Kardatzke Children’s Message 5:30 Fred Treftz 8:00 Missy Hester Fellowship Ruth Henning Finance Assistants Eleanor Kothera & Irene Pappa Friendly Callers Tony & Nancy Abbattista Greeters 5:30 Joy Rittierodt & Chuck Granholm 8:00 Joe & Irene Pappa / Dennis & Linda Batt 10:45 Virginia Stahl & Esther Spitz Information Desk Christine Benda Nursery 8:00 OPEN 9:30 Julie Franken 10:45 OPEN Organist/Pianist 5:30 Ralph Gabrielson, Jr. 8:00 Ralph Gabrielson, Jr. Readers 5:30 Bette Seifert 8:00 Al Krodel 10:45 Jan Hoffman Sound & Video 5:30 Austin Albright 8:00 Dave Hester Ushers 5:30 Mickey & Caroline Dusenbury 8:00 Steve Fitzsimons & James Franken 10:45 Scott Rentz & Son Worship Assistants Al Krodel / Jim Kothera

Servants for the Weekend of May 14 & 15

DVDs are available! All services are recorded. If you would like a copy, please contact Lisa Steinwart, or leave a note on the credenza in the Narthex.

To Reach the Church During Services If you have an emergency during a scheduled worship service, and need to reach someone at the church, please call (630) 892-9309 ext. 140, and the ushers will take your call.

Newsletter Deadline Any new or updated articles and inserts for the weekly newsletter are due to the Church Office by 3:00 pm on the Wednesday before article is to run. Submit via email to connie.pittman@stlcamily.org or mailbox #82. Any questions, contact Connie Pittman at 630-892-9309, x-115.

St. Luke’s Vision Powered by the Holy Spirit we: Trust God! Live an Extreme Faith! Are Bold in God’s Word! Bring People Home to Christ! Fully Commit to the Body of Christ! Pray and Worship with Enthusiasm! Expect Results!

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“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Dear friends in Christ, May 6, 2016

As the end of the year approaches, many activities and deadlines can cause anxiety and con-frontation due to stress and tiredness. Jesus tells us in John 13:34, “A new commandment I give unto you, that you love one another.” He tells us this is fulfilling the law so I posted the verse above to explain what that looks like. Let us all strive to show this love in our daily lives.

This past Wednesday we celebrated the coming graduation of our eighth grader, Ben Sepplefrick, with a dinner. He leaves us equipped to lead a life serving his Lord. Please join us on May 22 at the 10:45 service for our graduation ceremony. This week was Teacher Appreciation Week. Our PALS parent group treated our teachers each day with food and/or gifts. We thank them for their generosity and praise God for sending such dedicated Christian teachers and parents to serve in our school. This past Thursday was the National Day of Prayer. Our students had “Chapel Buddies” activities together that culminated in prayers for our nation. I’m sure that God heard their petitions.

Happy Mother’s Day to all our mothers. May you all be honored with love. God bless you with a beautiful day! Proverbs 1:8-9, “…do not forsake your mother’s teaching. They will be a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck.” To God be the Glory, Linda King Principal

Sign up in the binder at the Information Desk in the Narthex.

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Praise Team Members Needed 10:45 worship team is a fun and musical ministry of St Luke's. If you or someone you know is interested in being a part of the team please email Jordan McCroskey at Jordan.mccroskey@gmail.com or call 630-301-2930. We especially need drummers and male vocalists to join the team. Youth are encouraged to participate as well.

Help Needed for Eagle Scout Project Tylor Kinley, Troop 12 (St. Luke’s) is working on his Eagle Scout Project. Help him by donating items to complete 25 care packages for Operation Support Our Troops. Visit the Gathering Area, and pick up a list of needed items at the blue collection box. Needs are for specific grooming, medical, toiletry, and food items. Please return items to the collection box. If you have questions email tylorkinley30@gmail.com.

We are on for Friday, May 13!!

Tickets on sale up to the day

of our event!

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Back To School Clinic Come serve the Lord! Meet new friends! Help others! St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, August 6, 9 am—Noon

We need your help at our community clinic. Last year we served over 300 people by providing school supplies, breakfast, clothing, books, haircuts, and more! We’re looking for people to help on August 6 with:

-set up/ tear down -registration -prayer team -clothing closet -security -children’s areas -haircuts -parking -school supplies -medical/dental

If you can't be a part of the planning committee, please consider volunteering on the day of the clinic. Complete the card below and put in Mailbox #22. Please email with any questions or to sign up. Christine at cbenda78@gmail.com or Mariann at (630) 965-4798.

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