St. Luke s Lutheran Church

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1 St. Luke s Lutheran Church Newsletter for the Twenty-fourth Weekend after Pentecost, November 18 & 19, 2017 Welcome to Worship! Members and Visitors Please complete the worship attendance cards in the pews and place them in the offering plates. If you are visiting with us, we welcome you! We hope to meet you at Fellowship time (Sunday, 9-9:25 am). Regular Worship Services Saturdays, 5:30 PM Sundays, 8:00 & 10:45 AM Sunday School & Bible Study Sunday 9:30 AM St. Luke s Vision Powered by the Holy Spirit we: Trust God! Live an Extreme Faith! Are Bold in God s Word! Bring People Home to Christ! Fully Commit to the Body of Christ! Pray and Worship with Enthusiasm! Expect Results! This Week at St. Luke s Sunday, November 19 8:00-Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) 9:25-7/8th Confirmation (Downstairs Lunchroom) 9:30-Sunday School (Small Gym) 9:30-Adult Bible Study 10:45-Contemporary Worship (Sanctuary) 12:15-Anniversary Celebration Luncheon (FLC) 1:30-Martin Luther Movie (FLC) 4:00-Celebration Service (Sanctuary) Monday, November 20 11:00-Autumn Leaves Chapel 6:30-Cub Scouts (FLC & Kitchen) 6:30-Boy Scouts (Small Gym) 6:30-Girl Scouts (Classrooms) 7:00-Mentoring Group III (Library) Tuesday, November 21 NOON-Newsletter Deadline 1:00-Senior Bible Study (Library) 4:30-Private Rental (FLC) 7:00-Choir (Balcony) 8:00-Men s Basketball (FLC) Wednesday, November 22 7:00-Thanksgiving Eve Worship (Sanctuary) Church Office Closed Church Office Closed Thursday, November 23 Friday, November 24 Saturday, November 25 5:30-Worship (Sanctuary) 6:00-PADS (FLC, Small Gym, Kitchen) Lesson for this Weekend 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11 November 19, 10:45 Baptism We welcome into membership through Holy Baptism Jackson Barry, son of Barry & Ingrid Croall. Fellowship/Coffee Hour November 19 Due to set up for the Celebration Luncheon, coffee and donuts will be self-service style in the Gathering Area at 9:00 am. Early Newsletter Deadline Next Week Due to the short Thanksgiving week, new or updated articles/items for the November 25 newsletter need to be submitted by noon on Tuesday, November 21. your information to connie.pittman@stlcfamily.org or call x-115. Altar flowers are given this weekend by Peter & Jan Hoffman in celebration of Jan s birthday. 1

2 Sunday School and Adult Bible Studies SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 10:30 am BLAM! Building Lives Around Music We are using a new curriculum that will center around MUSIC! 1st grade through 4th grade will be the target group. 5th and 6th graders will be an important part of this program-both as participants and as facilitators. High schoolers will be the trainees. We will sing at least once a month during a church service. This curriculum will include a short small group bible study session related to the music being introduced. Parents are invited to attend!! We will be in the small gym (right off of the main gym) and will meet from 9:30 to 10:30 am! Pre-school and Kindergarten will continue with Julia Kothera in the preschool classroom just past the mailroom. For questions or sign-up, please contact Lisa Steinwart at steinwart@aol.com. ADULT BIBLE STUDY It's that time again! It's time for you to decide to learn more about your Lord and Savior! It's time to step out and take a deeper walk with God. Commit to coming to an adult class!. See you there! 1. Men's Class (Church Library) - Is This the End? This is a 10 lesson study by Dr. David Jeremiah. Signs of God s providence in a disturbing new world. Led by Kevin Cuyler. 2. Adult Class (School Wing) - Hebrew: The Fulfillment of Faith - In Hebrews, God gives us hope and courage in our discipleship so that we will not grow weary and lose heart. He directs us to Jesus who for the joy set before Him endured the cross on our behalf. Led by Bob Toepper. 3. Adult Class (School Wing) - Lord, I Want to Know You - When the car won't start we call a mechanic. When the bathroom overflows we call a plumber. Yet, when we are in the midst of a spiritual struggle we often fail to call upon God's provision, comfort and strength. In this insightful study of God's names, learn how to call upon the names of God so that you can connect with your: Protector in times of vulnerability, Healer in times of illness, and Provider in times of financial drought. Learn how to call upon specific names of the Lord who can provide for your every need. Led by Jan Hoffman. Anniversary Thank Offering Our church is establishing Endowment Funds for the church and school. Why? Endowments provide unique opportunities for generosity that the regular Sunday offering does not. For example, someone might have a very limited income, but an insurance policy or retirement fund may enable them to make a substantial gift when the Lord calls them home. Half of our Anniversary Thank Offering will provide seed money for this Fund (the other half will support Joe Boway s ministry in Liberia). Food with Friends Update Because of our Celebration on November 19 and Christmas party on December 3, Food with Friends will be on a hiatus until January when the Music groups will be hosting on January 21. Watch for details after the holidays! 2018 Altar Flower Chart The chart is now up on the bulletin board outside the church office. Please take a minute to sign up for the weekend(s) of your choice. You can purchase flowers in memory of a loved one, to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or other special event, in thanksgiving of God s gifts, or simply just because! Just sign your name on the chart next to the date(s) you would like, then complete the form available in the green pocket below the chart. The form is necessary so that proper acknowledgement is made in the newsletter. Please turn in your form with the payment of $40.00 in the envelopes that are also provided. You can turn them in to the church office, or drop them in the offering plate. If you have any questions, please contact Connie Pittman. Troop #12 Culver s Night If you can t make it to the Advent Supper on Wednesday, December 6, and you re in the North Aurora area, stop by Culver s on Rt. 31 in North Aurora and support our Scout Troop #12. They are sponsoring a Culver s Night fundraiser from 5:00-8:00 pm. 2

3 Celebration Time! JOIN US THIS Sunday afternoon, November 19, for the culmination of our Year of Celebration at St. Luke s. We will honor the 500 th anniversary of the Reformation, and celebrate St. Luke's 60th Anniversary, with a meal at 12:15 pm, showing of the newly released Luther documentary film, The Idea That Changed the World at 1:30 pm (with dessert served during the movie at 2:15 pm), and a special Celebration Service at 4:00 pm. You won t want to miss this! We will be serving, German Stew with Lager and smoked sausage, Nudel Gratin (German mac and cheese), Brotchen (German crusty rolls), authentic Bavarian pretzels shipped from Munich and a medley of different German salads and desserts. As well as beer and Riesling. Come hungry for this German feast and celebrate with us the Reformation and Anniversary! Advent Supper Host Needed! We are still in need of an Advent Supper host for Wednesday, December 20 at 6:30 pm. If your ministry group can host, please contact the church office to be added to the calendar! PADS Driver Needed I am looking for a driver(s) that would be interested in taking the traveling cart for PADS on Sunday mornings to Yorkville. If you would like to volunteer, please contact me (Patti Carter) at Scoobysnack59@sbcglobal.net or by calling at Christmas Brunch It isn't breakfast, it isn't lunch, it's even better! Come for the LWML Christmas Brunch. Saturday, December 2, 10:00 am, at the home of Barb Cuyler 176 Arbor Ridge Dr., Montgomery RSVP to Upcoming Special Services and Celebrations Wednesday, November 22 at 7:00 pm Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service Friday, December 1 at 6:00 pm Christmas Decorating Party Sunday, December 3 at 6:00 pm St. Luke s Annual Christmas Dinner & Party Wednesdays, December 6, December 13, & December 20 Advent Supper at 5:00 pm Worship Service at 6:30 pm Saturday, December 23, NO Saturday Worship Service Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24 Family Worship Service at 6:00 pm Candlelight Worship Service at 11:00 pm Christmas Day, Monday, December 25 Saturday, December 30, NO Saturday Worship Service New Year s Eve, Sunday, December 31 Worship Service at 6:00 pm Sign Up for Your Poinsettia LAST CALL! YES, already!! Please help us to prepare the Sanctuary and make it beautiful for the coming of our most precious Jesus! Sign up for your poinsettias on the bulletin board outside the Church office. You can sign up now through Sunday, November 19. Poinsettias are available in red or white and are $11.00 each. We can only order those flowers that are being purchased by individuals; so when you sign up, please be sure to make your payment using the envelopes marked "POINSETTIAS" (available by the chart), and place it in the offering plate. Flowers will be placed in the sanctuary on December 23 for Christmas services and will be available for pick up after the service on December 25. If you have any questions, please contact Carol Beacham. Calling all St. Luke s Decorating Elves Please mark your calendar for Friday, December 1, 6:00 pm, to help decorate the Church for the Christmas season. We need your help (youth & adults) to get all the decorations from storage and then we can work our magic to transform the Sanctuary and other areas. After all the decorating is complete, we will have cookies and hot chocolate in the Family Life Center for all our helpers. What a great way to kick off the Christmas season! Please sign up in the binder at the Information Desk in the Narthex. If you have any questions, please contact Veronica Bailey. 3

4 Servants for Thanksgiving Eve Worship, Wednesday November 22 Preacher/Liturgist Rev. Peter Hoffman / Tom Hoffmann Acolytes Logan Odean & Vinny Hamann Chancel Angie Daniels Greeters Kim & Chloe Pearce Reader Wayland Middendorf Organist Ralph Gabrielson, Jr. Sound Steve Steinwart Ushers Kevin Cuyler Worship Assistants Tom Hoffmann / Dara Meas Planning Ahead Nov 30-Leadership Meeting Dec 1-Church Christmas Decorating Dec 2-Girl Scout Christmas Craft Day Dec 3-First Sunday in Advent Dec 3-St. Luke s Christmas Party Dec 4-Stewardship Ministry Meeting Dec 5-PALS Meeting Dec 6-Early Dismissal/Staff Meeting Dec 6-Advent Supper & Worship Dec 7-Portillo s Night Dec 9-P-316 Craft Show Dec 9-Go Team Meeting Dec 10-Jr & High School Youth Group Budget & Income (#s reported are as of 11/12/17) Monthly Need $87,219 Weekly Need $20,127 October Tithe $5,657 Accounts Payable $15,477 Concordia Plan Services (CPS) past due (3+) $34,953 Panera Pick Up for November 24 Lisa Steinwart Servants for the Weekend of November 25 & 26, 2017 Preacher/Liturgist Rev. Peter Hoffman / Fred Treftz Acolytes & Cross Bearers 5:30 Dylan Middendorf & Henry Granholm 8:00 Megan Schraft, Ythan Houston & Jamie Rasmussen 10:45 Logan Odean & Vinny Hamann Chancel 5:30 Shelly & Grace Izzo 8:00 Veronica Bailey 10:45 Brenda Kardatzke Children s Message 5:30 Steve Steinwart 8:00 Christine Benda Fellowship Ruth Henning Finance Assistant Cheryl Somers Friendly Callers Nancy & Tony Abbattista Greeters 5:30 Ron & Bette Seifert 8:00 Bernadette O. Schmidt & Carol Steinwart 10:45 Bob & Kim Hamann Information Desk Lisa Steinwart Organist/Pianist 5:30 Elainie Kothera 8:00 Ralph Gabrielson, Jr. Readers 5:30 Tim Scott 8:00 Ruth Henning 10:45 Brenda Kardatzke Sound & Video 5:30 Middendorf Team 8:00 Dave Hester Ushers 5:30 Brett Granholm 8:00 Ruth Henning & Mariann Benda 10:45 Greg & Bonnie Randa Worship Assistants Fred Treftz / Earl Wendorf Mortgage Payments past due (3) $32,217 Monthly Anticipated Offering Income for Nov. $58,740 Last Week s Attendance Current Month s To Date Offering Income Contributions to General Fund Current Month s To Date Income Received from School to General Fund Current Month To Date Contribution Total to General Fund Previous Month s Contribution Total to General fund $19,323 $8,000 $27,323 $67,566 Regular Worship November 11 & Communed 163 Adult Bible Study 17 Adult Bible Study Teachers 3 Sunday School 14 Sunday School Teachers 4 4

5 Mrs. King s Weekly Academy Update May your Thanksgiving Day be filled with thanks to God for your many blessings and for God s Son that takes away our sin so that we approach God as Father and trust in Him for love, comfort, and help. Sincerest prayer for God to bless your family this Thanksgiving. Portillo s Night! Stop by the Oswego Portillo's on Thursday, December 7 between 5-8 p.m. and enjoy dinner and help the school! Out September event raised $300! Let s make it happen again! Just show the paper flyer (available on the Information Desk) or show the flyer on your smart phone (from the school s Facebook page) and St. Luke's Christian Academy will receive 20% of the proceeds! Drive through, dine in or carry out! Did Someone Say CHEESCAKE?! St. Luke's Christian Academy is selling Gourmet's Delight cheesecakes! This is our 3rd year selling these cheesecakes, and people look forward to them every year. There are a variety of cheesecakes to choose from, and range in price from $ $ The school makes $6 for every cake sold. Order forms and brochures are available at the Information Desk in the Narthex. Orders and money are due no later than Thursday, November 30, and can be put in Tami McGraw's church mailbox #17. Checks should be made out to St. Luke's Christian Academy. Cheesecakes will be delivered to the school on December 14, and must be picked up between 3:30-5:30 on December 14. We do not have the room to store cheesecakes that are not picked up. Thank you for supporting St. Luke's Christian Academy! Need Help Decorating for Christmas? For a donation, the St. Luke's High School Youth Group will help you decorate your home. They will happily help you, whether you need just some help with outdoor lighting, or help completely decking your halls. To schedule a decorating time, please sign up on the youth board outside Pastor Hoffman's office or send an to Stephanie Treftz at stephanie.treftz@stlcfamily.org. St. Luke s Christmas Party Time! Please join us for this year's St. Luke's Christmas party Sunday, December 3 at 6:30 pm in the Family Life Center. This year's theme will be "Minute to Win it". Mary Ruch will be looking for contestants! Don t run the opposite way if you see her walking towards you! Prizes will be awarded! AND, we will have an UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER CONTEST!! There will be prizes for the winners of the sweater contest. Please sign up in the binder on the Information Desk! provided, bring a side dish or dessert to share. Meat and beverages will be Any questions? Call Mary at , or to maryruch72@gmail.com. Help Put Gifts Under the Tree! Please help our local families feel the love of Christ this Christmas season. Even though the tree is not up yet, we thought you might want to shop early! If you re interested, please choose an ornament tag currently available on the table by the stairs in the Narthex and complete information on the sign-up sheet. The ornament tag includes the child s first name, gender, age, clothing sizes and three special gift items thoughtfully prepared by the parents. After December 1, place the unwrapped gift(s) under the tree with the ornament tag attached by December 17. Thank you for your generosity! Your gifts will help make Christmas brighter for these children. If you have any questions, please contact Hollie Shriber at Little children, let us stop just saying we love people; let us really love them, and show it by our actions. 1 John 3:18 5

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