Friday, February 17th
WEEKEND HAPPENINGS
Sunday, February 19th
Transfiguration Sunday: The Last Sunday Before Lent Click Here for the Readings, Related Artwork, and Prayers
Worship with Us at 7:45a, 9a, or 11:30a
Learn with Us 10:15-11:15a
Children’s and Youth Education Classes 10:15-11:15a
Toddlers-4's Preschool Peninsula (Nursery)
Kinder-5th Big Room Riker (please check coconuts at the bottom and top of Riker stairs for pick-up location)
6th - 12th Youth Annex
Adult Education Classes 10:30 - 11:15a
The Guest/Visitor Coffee (Meeting at the Rock for the Walking Tour)
The Rector’s Bible Study: Discovering John: The "I AM" Sayings (Parish Hall)
Desert Spirituality (Riker Conference Room--note location change)
“Telling Your Christian Story” (Choir Room--note location change)
UPDATED "Fellowship for Family Formation" Organizational Meeting 11:30a [Riker Conference Room] Or, 4F. Unless you can come up with a better name. Please join us with your ideas for a BRIEF organizational meeting. We will have coffee and treats, and children can hang out in Snack Shack with appropriate supervision.
Who should be there: Being a parent is NOT a prerequisite. Anyone interested in making a further investment in the spiritual formation of our children and youth here at St. Luke’s is needed.
Why are we meeting: As part of our Parish-wide Strategic Goals Initiative last year, we decided to create a group similar to a Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for St. Luke’s Family Ministries, which include Children’s Ministries and the Episcopal Youth Community.
What is our intent: We envision a group that would support our volunteer teachers, staff and each other in prayer, encourage volunteer participation and support fundraising for mission trips, capital improvements (like more computers or upgraded video equipment) and a multi-use, 15 passenger van!
How long will this take: The meeting should last no more than 30 minutes. We just want to get the info out there, judge interest and get started. Please join us!
NEW Lenten Devotional Resources Available Now (Narthex) Lent begins next Wednesday, February 22nd. Please visit the display in the Narthex and choose a devotional resource for your family. Children and Family Ministries supplies these resources to assist you and your family to embrace the Lenten Season in a meaningful way.
Episcopal Youth Community [EYC] 5-6:30p (Youth Annex) Anyone 6th-12th grade is welcome--come check it out and bring friends!
OTHER ST. LUKE’S NEWS & EVENTS
NEW MARCH 2012 Issue of The View Posted On-line: Click Here!
St. Luke’s Supported Missions/Ministries/Outreach
NEW Guild of the Christ Child Meeting Monday, February 20th, 10a-noon (Fellowship Hall) If you are a Mom (even if you are a long-time empty nester), you are invited! The Guild was devised for Moms to come together and share experiences, concerns, time and fun. We especially encourage those who might just need a little “adult time,” even if you don’t realize you need it. ? We will be meeting this Monday, February 20th from 10a-noon. Childcare, coffee and chocolate is provided. Please join us for some Mommy-support as we share discussion time on relationships. As a program, plan to enjoy a “home-ec” lesson from seasoned Mom, Pat Beachy. She will be sharing some of her quilting work and tips; there will even be a sewing machine for you to test your motor skills!
NEW Expectant" Healing Service Scheduled Thursday, February 23rd 6:30p (Downstairs Library) A note from Glad Curlee, St. Luke's Member, Licensed Counselor and Facilitator:
"I did a Google search today for the word “healing”. I got over 47 million results. As I began to wade through them, I saw some interesting things. “to restore to health or soundness”, “cure”, “to set right”, and more. Those are pretty good definitions and, it appeared that I might be headed in the right direction. As I looked a little closer, most of the results I found started getting into what “formula” I needed to work in order to achieve that “touch from God” type of healing.
The only consistent “formula” that has seen any fruit through the centuries is this: Come to God EXPECTING Him to touch you. But, for some reason, we’ve been convinced that we have to do “something” to achieve God’s healing. Seriously? There is a lot of energy being spent to separate the concept of healing from a simple, expectant touch from God.
God is EXPECTING you to EXPECT Him to touch you…..just ask. Join us - we'll show you how."
NEW A Call for Help for Children Orphaned By AIDS In the Diocese of West Buganda, Uganda Help is needed to continue to honor our commitment to again provide funds for the education of the children orphaned by AIDS in the Diocese of West Buganda. The Vestry has approved an initial $3,500 as requested by the Outreach Committee, and now additional funds are needed to care for these children and to assist
in their education. Your donations will help to provide food, clothing, bedding, stationary, medical needs and school fees for children from Nursery School through Secondary School (High School). School is not free: the cost of education for one student over the age of 12 is $500 per year.
Photographs of the children are posted on the Outreach board in the Parish Hall - please look at them! Bishop Godfrey Makumbi writes about the pictures: "The younger children enjoying a meal are between the ages of 3 & 7 years old. Regarding the meal, we have an end of year Christmas gathering where we combine all Birthdays of the orphaned children under our care with that of our Lord Jesus Christ. This continuously reminds them of their special relationship with our Lord. The dancing group are older children of 8 -13 years. They get involved with Dance and Drama as a way of educating other children, parents, and other members of the communities on the danger and plight of children affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic."
Please keep these children in your prayers and consider a donation in any amount to assist in the sponsorship of a child in need. Checks may be made payable to St. Luke's on the Lake & designated "Diocese of West Buganda" For more information call Ann Herbert, 263-5663.
NEW Sermon CD Recording Ministry is in need of volunteers. This ministry records the Sunday sermon on to a CD for those parishioners who are unable to attend church. The time requirement is about an hour a week. Please call the office if you are interested.
UPDATED VBS Holy Land Adventure: Babylon! Daniel’s Courage in Captivity June 11-15th The volunteer registration link is now live! Find the Bablylon link at www.stlukesonthelake.org for information about VBS and links to register yourself as a volunteer, as well as your child[ren]. Remember that children of full-time volunteers receive priority placement and fee discounts. Registration opens to the general public March 2nd, so don't delay!
St. Luke's "In-Town Mission Trip:" Spring Break "Week of Service" March 12th-16th Are you looking for a way to be "Christ to the World" during Spring Break? Join us for St. Luke's "Week of Service". We will partner with the many local agencies St. Luke's supports to perform simple acts of service and ministry each weekday during Spring Break. All ages are invited to participate -- choose one day, several days, or all week to serve. More information to come..
Important Week of Service Dates:
March 8th - Deadline to sign up; ! e-mail Barbara Frazell, Lay Ministry & Missions Coordinator, or call her at 266-2455
March 11th - Team-building and training in Parish Hall, bring a sack lunch, drinks provided, 1-2:30p,
March 12th - Refugee Services of Texas/Austin
March 13th - Faith In Action Caregivers Northwest
March 14th - Austin Groups for the Elderly/ElderHaven
March 15th - Luke 4:18 Ministries: House of Glory
March 16th - La Palabra/Armadillo RV Park
April 1st - Report-back to the Parish, Sunday, 10:30-11:15a
Stephen Ministers Stand Ready to Help St. Luke's currently has four male and eleven female Stephen Ministers, two men in training, and twenty-five more parishioners who have served as Stephen Ministers. We are all members of St. Luke's and have been trained, commissioned and are committed to helping others who are experiencing emotional pain from grief or from some other life challenge. We know how hard it is, especially for men, to talk about difficulties with someone else because we've been there. Now we want to help others who are hurting - and with strictly confidential, Christian one-to-one care. We believe that no one should have to face such pain alone. If you think that you, or someone you know--whether a member of our parish or not--might benefit from meeting with a Stephen Minister, please contact Fr. Mike, Fr. Parker, one of the Stephen Leaders listed below, or any Stephen Minister.
Scott Beachy 246-7172
Sharon Leal 474-2002
Shirley Siler 423-3026
St. Luke’s Programming/Parish Life
UPDATED Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and "St. Luke's' Got Talent!!" Tuesday, February 21st 6p I(Fellowship Hall) n conjunction with our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, we are once again holding an All-Parish Talent Show! We have singers, musicians, a comedian, and a singing dog!! LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR ACT ON THE SCHEDULE!! If you sing, dance, story-tell, read poetry, do magic tricks, demonstrate interesting crafts or cooking techniques, or do any other kind of performance art, don't bury your talent! All ages are welcome. Suggested duration is 3-7 minutes [but this is flexible, let us know what you need]. Great news--there will be no judging! E-mail Nancy Phillips by today, Friday, February 17th if you are interested. The event is Tuesday, February 21st, beginning at 6p with a pancake supper provided by our talented MOSL chefs. Performances will begin around 6:45p. Plan to come, perform, or both!
UPDATED Ash Wednesday Services Scheduled Wednesday, February 22nd 9a and 7p with the Imposition of Ashes at both services. A special Rite K program will be available for elementary-aged children at the 7p service, and nursery care for children 0-4 will be available. Begin your Lent in a holy way with this somber yet hopeful service.
2012 St. Luke's on the Lake “STAY” Retreat Being the Women God Called Us to Be” Saturday, February 25th 8:30a-1p Women of all ages and stages are invited to carve out a day for themselves where they can experience spiritual enrichment, fellowship with women of faith, time away from everyday demands, and renewal. Our retreat leader is the Rev. Kate Picot from St. Martin's, Houston. She will present three talks which will cover aspects of how we function in body, mind and spirit in the context of our faith in Christ. She wants to encourage women to be on a journey towards healing and wholeness and much of what she speaks about comes from her experiences as a hospice nurse, counselor, and her work in pastoral care. This event is sponsored by the ECW Women of St. Luke’s on the Lake and the Daughters of the King. There is no charge, but donations will be gratefully accepted. Childcare will be available by advance reservation no later than Friday, February 17th. A continental breakfast will be available, as well as lunch prepared by the DOK and the ECW. Click here to register on-line. For information, please e-mail Sytha Minter or call her at 713.573.1345.
Lenten Series 2012: Missions: The Passion of Being Christ to the World Join us for dinner and a program four Wednesday evenings in Lent: February 29th, March 7th, March 14th, and March 21st. A light supper is served from 6-7p in the Parish Hall with a program immediately following in the Sanctuary. Our guest speakers will be Rob Dixon from the Seminary of the Southwest, Andy Kampman from Austin Stone Community Church, and Caroline Smith from US Campus Ministry. Children and youth will also focus on Missions in their programs. Child care is available for ages 0-4 years.
MEN OF ST. LUKE'S [MOSL] EVENT: Dads+Kids+PuttPutt Golf= Memories
Dads, time to warm up for the golf season by grabbin' your kids for a round of PuttPutt Golf followed by lunch. This MOSL inaugural event is sure to become a family favorite. Details:
Date: Saturday, March 24th
Shotgun Start: 10:30am
Where: Day Break Golf Park, 5791 Hi-Line, Austin, TX 78734 (by Carlos & Charlie’s)
Cost: $5.00/person [payable at the door], includes fantastic hot dog lunch provided by MOSL!
Click here to register now. Contact Kirk Lavallee with any questions at 512-970-9003. Invite your friends--all dads with kids welcome!
Palm Sunday Passion Readings, Sunday, April 1st St. Luke's has a longstanding tradition of parishioners reading the Passion during Palm Sunday services. This year's reading is from the Gospel of Mark. There are many parts to read at both the 9a and 11:30a services; some are just one line, some are many lines. Each reader (except "Jesus" and the "Narrator") simply stands up where s/he is in the pews to read. Please e-mail Barbara Frazell if you are interested in participating in this moving experience.
Praises/Prayers/Cares/Concerns
PLEASE PRAY...
FOR GROUPS Stephen Ministers and care receivers; Order of St. Luke the Physician prayer team and prayer receivers; our St. Luke’s workers in the field: K & K & children, V.B., Chelsea, Kyle, Caroline, C & A & children, La Palabra, the Diocese of West Buganda and its bishop, Godfrey Makumbi, Hackleburg, AL., Phil Campbell, AL., Smithville, MS.
FOR OUR ARMED FORCES Zack Albright, Jonathan Almestica, Brian Beachy, John Blankenship, Brandon Budfuloski, Russell Butler, Danny Cecil, Travis Cook, Mark Coplen, Derek Evans, Christine Felice, Christopher Foote, Chris & David Freebourn, Raymond Garcia, Paul Benjamin Grantham, Marshall Harris, Lucas Karnes, Kyle Kieke, Jim Lawson, Joe & Allison Martin, Craig Murphy, Stephanie Normand, Casey & John Parks, Alex Voyce, Matthew Voyce, Andrew Whitaker, Mark Wilmot.
FOR THOSE WHOSE NEEDS HAVE BEEN MADE KNOWN TO US Andrea, Gary & Leslie S., Mark, Valerie, Dee Anderson, Bill & Marian Atwood, Jim Beakey, Joseph Blackford, Vandy Christopher, Larry Durland, Susan Eschenroeder, Geoff Garner, Robin Giese, Suzy Grantham, Jeremiah Gress, Joy Hagler, Ken Hancock, Mitzi Berry Hanley, Russell Harlien, Robin Henderson, Melyn Hirt, Rachelle Honohan, Christa Ingersoll, Nancy Ketterer, Matt Korte, Missy McGavern, Eric Moreno, Velma Sanders, Harold Shirley, Emma Steen, Sally Sykes, Calvin Taylor, Mike Thatcher, Cynthia Timberlake, Carol Ann Weed, Dorothy Wilke, Betty Zwicker, the Michael Cravey family, the Sarti family, the Sweeney family, the Holly Wise family.
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Howard Homer Hayes, grandfather of Saralinda Evans, Betty Stern, mother of Gail Bowman, Dean Montgomery, husband of Jane Montgomery; Laura Masterson, cousin of Carolyn Cree & Amanda Masterson, Jack O’Rourke, grandfather of Craig Ferguson; Bee Lou Horner, mother of Andrea Horner.
Did You Know…? Names are added to the St. Luke’s Prayer List only upon request by individuals or their family members. People may request prayers for any situation, not limited to physical illness/injury. Prayer requests are confidential. To request prayers for yourself or a family member, contact the office at office@stlukesonthelake.org or 266-2455.
Vestry News
Questions, comments, concerns about our church? E-mail any member of the Vestry:
Bartlett, George
Beachy, Scott
Dobbs, Sharon
Frazell, John
Grant, Scott
Gress, Tom Sr. Warden
Harrison, Yi-Ming
Paul, Pete
Powell, Mr. Brad, Treasurer
Roberts, Bob
Wheeler, Roy
Whitty, Clark
Wood, Tom, Jr. Warden
Luke's List
UPDATED WEEKLY "Luke's List": Support St. Luke's-Affiliated Businesses Luke’s List is a directory of businesses and services which are owned by or connected to parishioners at St. Luke’s. Patronizing these businesses benefits missions at St. Luke’s and individual St. Luke’s members. Pass these on to your family and friends! Pick up your copy of Luke’s List in the Narthex or access it on-line at www.lukeslistonline.com. This
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OF INTEREST IN OUR COMMUNITY, CONVOCATION, AND DIOCESE
NEW Sharing Faith Dinner Conversations Event, April 26th Join fellow Episcopalians for an evening of dinner and small group conversations on Thursday, April 26th. These dinners will bring together members from St. Luke's and different Episcopal churches, where possible. Begin with a simple meal in parishioners' homes, churches or meeting spaces across the Diocese of Texas. Each dinner will have a host, moderator and 8-12 participants. Sharing about how we experience our faith helps deepen our spiritual lives, helps others recognize God at work in their lives and helps us experience a greater understanding of our own faith as Christian disciples and as Episcopalians. Register to participate online beginning March 1st; dinner hosts and moderators needed too. For more information, e-mail Barbara Frazell or go to www.epicenter.org/sharingfaith.com.
NEW Addiction: A Spiritual Journey Do you know anyone struggling with addiction? One in four individuals are afflicted or affected by addiction. Learn how to help yourself and others by coming to Monday night classes "Addiction: A Spiritual Journey" at Lakeway Church. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come and learn what you can do with God's healing power. Contact Lakeway Church Office (Judy) at 261-6331
or judy@lakewaychurch.net <mailto:judy@lakewaychurch.net> to register or for more information about this class. If you have any questions contact Drew Brooks, Executive Dorectpr. Faith Partners 511 Cargill Drive Austin, Texas 78669 512-417-2307 drewbrooks@faith-partners.org www.faith-partners.org.
Live More--Age Less: Abundant Living 9th Annual Conference February 27th -29th Camp Allen. Brochures are available in the Narthex.
Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop Saturday, February 18th, 12:30-5p Lakeway Activity Center, Brochures and registration forms can be found in the Narthex carousels.
Wildfire and Tornado Relief in the Diocesan News Diocesan officials announced today that a coordinated effort to help Bastrop County families recover from last September's wildfires has begun through Texas Episcopal Disaster Relief and Development. St. Luke's tornado relief work is in the spotlight too. Click here for details.
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