The Weekly For May 26 — June 2, 2019
ST. LUKE LUTHERAN CHURCH A member of the New England Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (a “Reconciling in Christ” Congregation)
Today’s Worship May 26, 2019
9:30 AM Sixth Sunday of Easter
Youth Led Service
If you are guest with us today, you may find our order of worship on the blue page located in the pew racks.
Prelude: My Lighthouse Gathering Song: All My Fountains First Reading: Acts 16:9-15
Gospel Text: John 14:23-29 Song of the Day: This Is Amazing Grace Offertory: Für Elise, Danny Derjue, piano Communion Distribution Music: The Stand Amazing Grace/My Chains Are Gone Remembrance
Sending Hymn: Days of Elijah
Please Remember in Prayer (If you have changes to this list, additions or deletions, please use the Prayer Request form on the yellow Connections sheet, or call the church office, 860-464-7897. New
additions are underlined and at the top of list in each category.)
Pray for healing: Ray Rush Kate Seely Johnny Jennifer Patty Rennegarbe Rhonda Nancy Dooley Roseanne Going Glenda Cecelia Whalen Saditha Barbara Schramm Ken Plante Ethel Haugland Eric Eitel Jane Alfonzo Jennifer & Pete Stred LeeAnn Mitchell Clu Gloria Breitenbach Avery Silva Joe Mazur
Ceil Gerber Holly Ethel Davis Chris Lombardo Patricia Elliott Kenneth Grant Rogers Christopher Bystrak Lynn Minichino Jean Pierce Melanie Savage Monica Stephanie Lucas Sara
Pray for those who are
grieving Carol the family of Emily Behr
Pray for homebound: Marnie Reubelt Ruth Going Corri Bradley Dale Arnold
Pray for deployed
military: Christopher Bushy Abigail Simmons DJ Rick Fraenkel David Moorehead Mitchell Takenaka Garrett Lueth
Pray for those with other concerns:
Jackie G. Teddy and Aaron Jeff Chikumbuso Project
Sun., 5/26 9:30 AM
Worship 12:00 PM
Ledyard Parade
Mon., 5/27 7:00 PM Pastor’s Bible Study
Memorial Day Office Closed
Tues., 5/28 9:00 AM Grins & Giggles 7:00 PM Evangelism Team 7:30 PM Senior Choir Rehearsal
Wed., 5/29 9:00 AM Grins & Giggles10:30 AM Bible Study 12:00 PM Belles & Beaux4:30 PM Ring Masters5:45 PM Dinner Church7:00 PM JuBELLation
For full schedule of events, click the calendar link on our website: stlukegf.org
NEW — The number of babies and
toddlers at St. Luke is growing and with it
is our need for nursery care. We are looking to hire a second nursery attendant
to serve with Michelle. If you are interested
in this position please send a letter of
interest and a resume to Dyann Baker
Following the service TODAY, we will be
participating in the Ledyard Memorial Day Parade. Please come join us! Muster is at
noon at Center School in Ledyard. The
parade route is about a mile long.
NEW — The Hallelujah for Handbells
concert will be Saturday, June 8 at 7:00 PM. Come hear our wonderful bell choirs!
A reception will follow.
Host families need for visiting choir
kids and adults. Thursday & Friday, June 20 & 21. Sign up on bulletin board. See
Sue Anderson or Gina Williams for more
info.
NEW — Have a favorite hymn you’d like
to sing? Is there a Celebrate song that you
love? Here’s your chance! A table is set up
in the Narthex with sign-up sheets on it,
available today and the next two Sundays. The hymns will be used throughout late
June, July, and August. The Celebrate
songs you choose will be used on June 16,
Celebrate Sunday.
NEW — St. Luke hosts the New London Meal Center NEXT Sunday, June 2.
NEW — The June Scroll is available in
the Narthex or on-line at our website,
stlukegf.org and Facebook.
NEW — Our summer worship schedule
of one service at 9:30 begins on June 23.
Please sign up for lawn mowing on
Bulletin Board near Fellowship Room. Training available- Call Charlie Rogoff, 860
-214-0054.
Community Garden Work Parties will
be held on Thursdays (that are dry), until we are planted sometime in late May.
These will begin at 9:30 AM. Rain dates
will be Fridays.
ANNOUNCEMENTS MAY 26, 2019
Thurs., 5/30
Grins & Giggles
Fri., 5/31 9:00 AM Grins & Giggles
Sat., 6/1 Sun., 6/2 Choral Sunday 8:15 AM Worship 9:30 AM Learning Hour 11:00 AM Worship 12:00 PM Concert Handbells 2:45 PM NL Meal Center 6:00 PM Rockin’ Ringers
Pastor Danny—Funeral Leave
1830 Route 12 Gales Ferry, CT 06335 Phone: 860-464-7897
Fax: 860-464-7742 Emergency Phone
Number: 860-381-0884
Internet: www.stlukegf.org Email: churchoffice@
stlukegf.org [email protected] [email protected]
Church Office Hours: Mon. through Thurs.:
9 am-2 pm Fri.: CLOSED
Upcoming Scripture Readings:
June 2
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Choral Sunday Acts 16:16-34
John 17:20-26
June 9
Pentecost
Acts 2:1-21 John 14:8-17, 25-27
Serving in Today’s 11:00 AM Service Ministers People of St. Luke Greeter Tom Baudro Ushers Elizabeth Smart, Mark Pitluck Altar Guild Sue Anderson Lay Readers Jessica Dame Communion Deacon Tyler Zitzkat Acolytes Olivia Johnson, Danny & Chris Derjue Tech Team Mitch Robinson Director of Music Gina Williams Organist/Pianist Kathleen Bartkowski Assisting Minister Ainslee Moorehead Presiding Ministers Pastors Danny Hammons and Sarah Barnes Preaching Minister Jessica Vajdos
Today’s flowers are given by the Wood and Aleshire families in celebration of Brady’s birthday.
As a Reconciling in Christ Congregation, St. Luke invites everyone into our faith community, without regard to race, gender, age, color, national origin, ethnic background, socioeconomic status, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.