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Second Sunday after Pentecost Pastor Mark H. Larson, preaching
The theme of the Day:
Though Jesus was a devout Jew who practiced his faith, he was criticized for eating with tax collectors and sinners the religiously nonobservant. Jesus criticizes the self-righteous and reminds us that mercy is to be at the heart of our religious practices. God continues to be made known in those on the margins of society, like Matthew the tax collector and the hemorrhaging woman As we gather each Lord’s day we receive the healing that makes us well and sends us forth to be signs of God’s mercy for the world
The Hotlanta Half Marathon will take place on Sunday morning. The course crosses 5th street north of the church and may cause temporary roadblocks Please make sure you allow extra travel time this Sunday. The course map can be found at: https://www mapmyrun com/routes/view/4989645145/
VBS Thank You's
We had an AMAZING week at Changemaker's Lab VBS learning about how God's love transforms us and gives us the power to change the world around us for the better. A HUGE thank you to all our volunteers and staff who stepped up to make this a successful event from planning to decorations to teaching to leading small groups of kids to preparing our facilities to helping with administrative tasks to acting in our daily skits (and more!) It would fill the whole bulletin to thank everyone for the mountain of tasks involved in creating a fun, safe, and faith-filled experience like this for our kids And ANOTHER HUGE thank you to the kids who brought their questions, energy, voices, compassion, friendship, and so much more to this faith community, not to mention the parents who brought the kids! We are already counting down to next year...
YOUTH
Come hang in the Youth Lounge all summer!
The Youth Lounge will be open all summer for Middle School Youth and High School Youth to hang out in from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM from May 28 to July 30
Faith Formation
Tuesdays | 5 PM | Zoom
You are invited to join Pr Jonathan as we read and discuss 'Killers of the Dream' by Lillian Smith
From the publisher: A Southern white writer, educator, and activist, Lillian Smith (1897–1966) spoke out all her life against injustice In Killers of the Dream (1949), her most influential book, she draws on memories of her childhood to describe the psychological and moral cost of the powerful, contradictory rules about sin, sex, and segregation the intricate system of taboos that undergirded Southern society.
Pastor Jenny Book Study
Wednesdays | 7:30-8:30 pm, beginning on June 7
Study of: Sacred Pathways: Discover Your Soul's Path to God
We are unified in Christ, yet we are diverse in our devotional disposition. If you have ever been frustrated that you can't pray like Peter or preach like Paul, or sit still in contemplation, perhaps you haven't found the devotional expression that speaks to your soul, or not yet. Join Pastor Jenny on zoom on Wednesday nights this summer to explore nine different sacred pathways to approach God Zoom Link
Keystone Ministry Bible Study
Thursdays through August 17 | 3 – 4:00 PM | Reception Room/Zoom
Dig deep into the Gospel of Matthew, chapter by chapter, as we explore theological and contextual themes. Join Bill Pegram and Pastor Jenny McLellan through this summer to study the Gospel of Matthew Sweet treats and coffee will be provided Bibles will be available, or you can bring your own preferred Bible.
Bethlehem Film Series
Please join us to watch three films that address the ongoing struggle for human rights in the Middle East Each showing will take place at 10 AM in Rudisill Hall As each film is an hour long, you may wish to attend the 9 AM service on these weeks.
First film - June 25 “Seeing Through The Wall” This film follows a group of Jewish Americans who traveled to Israel and Palestine with their Rabbi, seeking to understand what life is like for Palestinians living in the Occupied Territories and in East Jerusalem
July 16 “The Wanted 18”
August 6 “ ‘Til Kingdom Come”
Camp
Music and Arts Camp "Carnival of the Animals"
June 12-16
Music & Arts Camp final performance | Friday, June 16, 4 PM | Sims Atrium
All are invited. The campers will present “Carnival of the Animals,” sharing what they have learned during the week through choral and handbell music.
Community Event
St. Luke Lutheran Church, in partnership with The Atlanta Pride Committee, Honors
Stonewall Riots and Celebrates Pride with Drag Queen Worship Service
Event Details: Drag Me to Church - A Commemoration of the Stonewall Riots
Date: June 25, 2023 | Time: Six o ’clock pm
Location: 3264 Northside Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30327
During this special service, attendees will have the opportunity to witness stunning offerings by some of Atlanta's most gifted drag queen performers, serving as a testament to our church's commitment to standing with the oppressed community and those on the margins. We hope that this celebration of diversity and inclusion will inspire all who attend to embrace the message of love, justice, and equality that lies at the heart of the gospel of Jesus.
For more information about this worship service, St. Luke Lutheran, or media request, please contact Pride@stlukelutheran org
