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SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
joys & concerns CONDOLENCES TO: Kathie Clemenz on the loss of her husband, Rev. Lorin Clemenz Annette Haydon & family on the death of her husband, Todd Haydon Iva Lynn on the death of her husband, Rev. Ray Lynn Kara Stolle, Lennie Foy & family on the loss of Kara’s grandmother, Joyce Eiler
announcements WORSHIP… LUKE’S on the LOT
Thursdays – October • 6:30 – 7:15PM Join us as we hold our first in-person, outdoor worship service in the back of the parking lot, near door #16. Plan on joining us and bringing a lawn chair and mask for this socially distanced service. Enter through our main entrance or Holliday Drive and be sure to register at stlukesumc.com/event/426 so that we can prepare for your arrival!
GROW in your faith… ANCHORPOINT Our Sunday morning Bible Study is streamed each week at 8:45AM, 12:15, 3:15 and 6:15PM and is led by various members of our clergy team. Join us on the Watch Live page of our website. FAITH IN THE BALLOT BOX
Sept. 14 – 28 • 6:30 – 8PM • Zoom How do faith and civic engagement intersect? Does it really matter if we vote? How can we be anchored in our faith and active in our communities? Join Pastors Nicole and Mindie for a special 3-week class to explore these questions through TED talks, Scripture and more! Register at stlukesumc.com/event/425.
DIVORCE CARE | Sept. 14 – Dec. 14 • 6:30 – 8PM • Zoom While divorce is always hard, the pandemic may make it even more difficult. We want to be there for you during this difficult time. Consider joining our online DivorceCare on Mondays this fall. There is no registration fee; only a $15 fee (plus S&H) for the purchase of the workbook when you register directly with DivorceCare. Register at divorcecare.org/groups/124195. Questions? Email Kevin Davis at davisk@stlukesumc.com. HIGH SCHOOL “CAMP-IN”
Sept. 19 • 6 – 8PM • Luke’s Lodge Parking Lot and Patio Bring your chair and mask for this outdoor event with many elements of our usual overnight camps - outdoor worship, s’mores and more! Upperclassmen - come at 5PM to meet some of our alumni from local universities and receive info on College Go Week. Register at stlukesumc.com/event/435. ONLINE EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP CLASS
Sept. 23 • 7 – 8:30PM • Zoom Learn more about St. Luke’s and the greater United Methodist Church while exploring the development of your faith and discovering service opportunities. The process for formally joining St. Luke’s will be discussed so that you can decide what your next steps look like. Register atstlukesumc.com/event/421. ONLINE STARTING POINT | Sept. 24 • 7 – 7:30PM • Zoom For anyone new to St. Luke’s - you will get a quick orientation, have your questions answered and leave with recommended next steps to help you find your place within this church. Register at stlukeumc. com/event/420 and a Zoom link will be sent to you.
THE NEXT QUESTION DISCUSSION GROUP
2nd and 4th Thursdays, through Nov. 12 • 6:30 – 8PM Engage in conversations on racial justice by joining us for a video web series that engages leaders, activists and thinkers to imagine an expansive racial justice. Hosts Austin Channing Brown, Chi Chi Okwu and Jenny Booth Potter are joined by incredible contributors like Brené Brown, Nikole Hannah-Jones and Andre Henry. Register at stlukesumc.com/lukesonline for the Zoom link and the video to watch before class.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION IMPOSSIBLE NIGHT
Sept. 25 • 7 – 8:30PM • Luke’s Lodge Parking Lot Crazy team-building games will take over St. Luke’s, so dress in all black for this covert operation! Pre-packaged snacks and water will be available and we are limited to 50 participants, so register soon at stlukesumc.com/event/434. Students will wear masks at all times with frequent handwashing encouraged at our outdoor sink. This is a low-contact event that will take place completely outside, with restrooms available inside. 3RD GRADE BIBLE PRESENTATION & FIELD DAY
Sept. 26 • 10AM - 2:30PM Our Presentation will be socially distanced, with masks required outside Door #1 from 10–10:45AM. After the Presentation, Bible Field Day will begin under the tent. Children will learn how to use their new Bibles! Be sure to register your 3rd grader at stlukesumc. com/event/436. If you can’t make the event, but would like a Bible, email Kimberly at boesingk@stlukesumc.com. PET BLESSING | Sept. 27 • 4 – 5PM • Tent – near The Modge Any and all pets and human friends welcome - with social distancing and masks required! Treats and blessing cards will be available and your pet will receive a blessing in the form of hands-on love from a pastor. There will also be a special time to remember those beloved pets who have passed away this past year. PUMPKIN FEST | Oct. 3 • 4 – 6PM • Tent Fall fun for the whole family! Visit our pumpkin patch, enjoy socially distanced crafts and Games and grab dinner from a food truck. Bring your own chair and don’t forget your mask. We will also have handwashing stations available for the safest fun possible! Space is limited so be sure to register at stlukesumc.com/event/417.
GO in service to others… VIRTUAL TUTORING | Zoom While classes may be happening in-person, our tutoring of elementary Washington Township students is going online! Group or individual tutoring happens during the mornings or afternoons and concentrates on reading and math. Teachers provide resources and an orientation session will be held on Zoom. Two one hour sessions per week is preferred. To sign up go to bit.ly/StLukesLion.