The Weekly e-Blast from St. Luke’s
September 3rd - September 10th
*Items that are NEW or UPDATED this week are so noted*
SEPTEMBER ISSUE!
More in-depth and long-range than the weekly e-Blast…please look at “The View”!
The SEPTEMBER issue is now on-line at
http://images.acswebnetworks.com/1/1266/newsletterseptember2010.pdf
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Saturday, September 4th
- CALLING St. Luke’s MEN and BOYS of ALL AGES!! MOSL is sponsoring a wonderful event on Saturday September 4th from 5p-8p where the Men and Boys of our church will spend an evening together sharing in some fun, cooking and eating and listening to brief teachings by Joe Crawford and Fr. Mike on mentoring. This will hopefully be the first of several events where the men and young men of our church can get together to build good healthy relationships, whether it is a father and son, or sons without fathers and men in the church. It is an opportunity for boys to learn from the men and the men to learn from the boys. We are meeting at St. Luke’s in the outdoor chapel where BBQ’s will be set up and some games will be played. Great food and fellowship. Please contact Mike Fields for more information at 349-2861 or miafields@aol.com .
Sunday, September 5th
Pentecost 15
Lectionary Readings: http://www.io.com/~kellywp/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp18_RCL.html
· Worship with Us THIS SUNDAY at 7:45a, 9a, or 11:30a.
· NEW A Farewell Reception for Fr. Philip will take place today 2-4p in the Parish Hall. Please join us for fun, food and fellowship as we send Philip off to his new church in Corpus Christi with prayers and best wishes.
· EXCITING NEW FALL SPIRITUAL FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES AT ST. LUKE’S!!
· Children & Youth Christian Education (aka Sunday School) blasts off at 10:15a!
§ Toddler/Pre-Schooler ages 2-4 Meet in the Nursery
§ Elementary K-5th Grade GATHER Riker Hall: Check the Pew Sheet or the Coconut Trees at the top and bottom of the stairs for today’s location for your adventure on BLAST Island!
§ Youth 6th -12th Grade Meet in the Youth Annex!
o 6th-7th Grade: Room with a View
o 8th Grade [Confirmation]: Main Room
o 9th-12th Grade: Chapel Room
· Adult Christian Education Classes begin at 10:30a.
o The Guest and Visitor Coffee Series Whether you are a guest or a recently arrived parishioner at St. Luke’s on the Lake, this is the best entry point for becoming oriented to how we strive to practice the Christian faith here. The Guest and Visitor Coffee is a safe place to ask any question you like about the Christian faith, the Episcopal Church, and St. Luke’s on the Lake and to explore the answers with others. The five classes in the Guest series are non-sequential and are repeated throughout the school year, so that you can join the class on any Sunday without having missed anything [Library]
Ø History introduces you to those elements of the Episcopal Church which are distinctive to the Episcopal Church and those which we share with other Christian churches.
Ø TODAY: Liturgy introduces you to the Sunday worship which is at the heart of our weekly life as Christians. How does this worship service affect us? What are the essential components of the service?
Ø Parish Life introduces you to all of the activities and groups which make up St. Luke’s on the Lake. What are you looking for? September 12th.
Ø Journey is one person’s story of their relationship with Jesus Christ and how that relationship shapes their daily living. September 19th.
Ø Walking Tour is an introduction to both the history of St. Luke’s on the Lake and to the physical plant. If you don’t know where the “Dungeon” or the “Tunnel” is, then whether you are a newbie or an old-timer, this class is for you. Tour starts at the Rock rather than in the Library. September 26th.
o The Rector’s Study Led by Fr. Mike St. Paul’s Letters to the Philippians: Introduction of the Letter to the Philippians 1:3-11 Fr. Mike [Parish Hall]
o Centering Prayer & Lectio Divina - Led by Kat Duck [Annex Prayer Room]
Starting Next Week:
o The Art of Engaging Holy Scripture [TAEHS]—New Groups Launch Sunday, September 12th and Tuesday, September 14th Led by Paula Jameson, Patti Peacock, and Parker Jameson This is a unique small group Bible study curriculum that is much more than a typical Bible study. TAEHS offers a lively method of engaging the Scriptures through reading, study, conversational and silent prayer, and group sharing. Two new groups are forming—one on Sunday mornings, led by Paula Jameson, and another on Tuesday evenings, led by Fr. Parker. GROUP SIZE IS CAPPED AT 12 and slots are filling quickly—if you are interested in participating in either group, call the church office as soon as possible at 266-2455.
o Christian Healing Begins September 12th Led by Glad Curlee From reading the Gospel, everybody knows that Jesus miraculously healed people. Have you ever wondered if Jesus is still healing people today just as in the Gospel accounts? If you attended our healing conference in April, you had the opportunity to hear Rev. Mike Endicott teach on this subject and witnessed several examples of healing in our midst. Glad Curlee studied at Jacob's Well healing center in Wales, UK, under the tutelage of Rev. Endicott. Glad has put into practice what she learned and is offering an eight-week adult education class on Sundays 10:30a to 11:15a beginning September 12th. All SLOL members are invited to join in, as well as members of the Order of St. Luke the Physician. Members of the church service prayer teams are particularly encouraged to attend this class. For further information, contact Scott Beachy at scottbeachy@austin.rr.com.
Beginning in October:
o The Miracle of the Bible: Tracing Themes and Threads Through the Bible Begins October 3rd Led by Karen Burnup and Holly Decherd
- UPDATED Luke's List 2010-2011 Is Here! Stop and get your free copy upstairs in the Narthex or downstairs in the Parish Hall on the Outreach & Missions display table. Luke's List is a handy source of service providers who are also St. Luke's parishioners, from babysitters to tutors and all things in between! AND, find it on our website at http://images.acswebnetworks.com/1/1266/lukeslist2010_090110.pdf .
· COOKBOOKS Are Here! The 50th Anniversary Cookbook of St. Luke’s on the Lake - Manna For All Seasons - will be available after the 7:45a and 9a services and before the 11:30a service in the Parish Hall. The cost is $15 per cookbook. Proceeds benefit WOSL [Women of St. Luke’s] programs and scholarships for graduating seniors.
- REMINDER SLOL PHOTO DIRECTORIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP/PURCHASE IN THE PARISH HALL. If you had a portrait made, your copy is free; if you submitted your own photo, there is a $10 processing fee. Even if YOUR photo is not in the directory, it’s a great way to put faces with names and well worth the $5 cost.
OTHER NEWS
Missions/Ministries/Outreach
- Faith in Action Caregivers/Northwest Needs YOU!! According to Mary Duggan, “We are in a really critical situation at this time. We will be giving well over 250 round trip rides this month and many one-way rides, 2 to 4 per week. As you can imagine that takes a huge amount of manpower. We have already added 21 new clients for the month as of this week so we are growing by leaps and bounds. If folks have the time to drive just once a month it would be ever so helpful. This is a rarity in volunteer jobs, you can drive as much or as little as you want and you can suit your schedule. There are a few things that can be done late in the day, say after 4p, and maybe even some on weekends. We also have a need for drivers to take clients to our twice-monthly social events. That happens from 10a until 12p at Anderson Mill Baptist Church on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. That is a regularly scheduled drive and we try to organize car pools so one driver delivers more than one client and those are arranged within proximity of each other. Please pray about this need and help if you can. Thank you!!” Please contact Mary Duggan at 259-2720 or mjd@austin.rr.com, or Carla or Sue at 250-5021 or fnwcaregivers@sbcglobal.net.
- Missionaries Kris & Kat Visit Austin In September Here are some upcoming opportunities to visit with Kris & Kat, St. Luke's Missionaries to the Berber Tribes -- to hold their babies and hear about their amazing ministry! Open Houses held Sunday September 12th, 4-6:30p and Saturday September 18th, 10a-12:30p at the Korte home. For the address and to RSVP, contact Karol at karolkayk@gmail.com or 346-3372.
· The next two Safeguarding God’s Children Trainings will be Sunday, September 19th or Sunday, October 3rd from 11:30a - 2:30p in the Annex Room with a View. Please call the church office for child care reservations and to reserve your spot. This training is required if you are working with our children and/or if it is time to renew your certification [must renew every five years].
- Hill Country Community Ministries Needs Donations! Current needs are 100% juice, canned fruit, applesauce, canned beans and canned chili. Please help our neighbors in need. Donations may be dropped off in the Outreach Center in the Parish Hall.
Programming/Parish Life
· NEW The office will be closed Monday, September 6th, in observance of Labor Day.
· The Episcopal Youth Community [EYC] of St. Luke’s will kick off our fall fun with a traditional visit to UT’s Underground Union for Glow & Bowl on Sunday, September 12th from 5p-8:45p. Cost is $15 and the deadline to RSVP is Sunday, September 5th, 266-2455. Drop-off and pick-up will be at St. Luke’s. Contact the Mighty Merchant Buchanan, our Youth Director, at slolyouth@gmail.com or 913-3649.
· Young at Heart Luncheon: Save the Date! Come to the Wednesday service at 10a, then stay for fellowship and lunch with the Young at Heart on Wednesday, September 22nd. Luncheon served downstairs in the Parish Hall. Young at Heart is a fellowship group for parishioners ages 55 and older. Contact Josie Feazell, 267-1473, josiefeazell@att.net or Norma Hutchinson, 258-1141.
- Lake Travis Crop Walk October 24th, 2-4p, Bee Cave Central Park Crop Walk is an inter and non-denominational faith-based fundraising event for Church World Service, whose main purpose is to wipe out hunger around the world and here at home. Contact Janet Crozier, janet@cropwalklaketravis.org for more information.
Praises/Prayers/Cares/Concerns
· 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.
- Remember in your Prayers:
o GROUPS: Stephen Ministers and care receivers; Order of St. Luke the Physician prayer team and prayer receivers; our St. Luke’s missionaries Kris & Kat & twins Asher & Joy, Veta, Chelsea, Kyle, Chris & Amy; the Diocese of West Buganda and its bishop, Samuel Kamya, St. Paul’s Mission, Leigh, TX.
o FOR OUR ARMED FORCES: Michael John Abalos, Zack Albright, Jonathan Almestica, Brian Beachy, John Blankenship, Russell Butler, Travis Cook, Mark Coplen, Christine Felice, Christopher Foote, Chris & David Freebourn, Raymond Garcia, Brian Kain, Lucas Karnes, Kyle Kieke, Jim Lawson, Joe & Allison Martin, Stephanie Normand, John Parks, Phillip, Alex Voyce, Matthew Voyce, Andrew Whitaker, Mark Wilmot.
o FOR THOSE WHOSE NEEDS HAVE BEEN MADE KNOWN TO US: Cathy, Darryl, Eileen, Joe, Kris, Marilyn, Mark, Mindie Anderson, Bill & Marian Atwood, Jennifer Chorn, Chandra Doty, Larry & Vivian Durland, Geoff Garner, Suzy Grantham, Lisa Hicks, Pam Holley, Leiland Jaymes, Barbara Kasten, Leonard & Eleanor Mulbry, Beth Pantano, Hank Parkman, Eugenia Potter, Jenny Scchack, Harold & Betty Shirley, Emma Steen, Bill Sternenberg, Sally Sykes, Rick Watson, Christopher Whitty, the Gecan family, the Moreno family, the Pugh family, the Spradling family, the Holly Wise family.
o FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Hallie Riker, wife of the late Malcolm Riker.
Vestry News
· Vestry Membership Contact any member of the Vestry with questions/comments/concerns:
Bartlett, Mr. George
Beachy, Mr. Scott
Cook, Mr. Gary
Crawford, Mrs. Lyndsey
Dobbs, Mrs. Sharon
Ferguson, Mr. Craig
Franklin, Mr. Gary
Frost, Mr. John
Griswold, Mr. Allen , Jr. Warden
Markland, Mr. Laird
Paul, Mr. Pete , Sr. Warden
Powell, Mr. Brad, Treasurer
Sabochick, Mrs. Juanita
Episcopal Church Events in the Austin Area and the Diocese of Texas
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