REPORTER The first Sunday All Saints Day. first Sunday in Advent, The Congregational Life Team On November 12th Commitment Sunday

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1 REPORTER The first Sunday in November, (5th) is All Saints Day. We will light white candles on the altar in remembrance of those members who died since last year. We will also continue our tradition of remembrance by having white ribbons and markers available in the Gathering Area for you to write the name(s) of deceased love ones you would like to remember. After writing the name, please hang your ribbon or ribbons on the altar rail in the sanctuary. During the month the ribbons will be taken off the rail and made into bows to be put on an Advent tree on the first Sunday in Advent, which is November 27th. (Please keep in mind that November 5 is also the day that daylight savings time ends, so remember to set your clock back one hour.) The Congregational Life Team is planning a congregational luncheon to be held on November 5th. Come and enjoy the food and fellowship with other St. Lukers. On November 12th we will receive new members. If you are interested in joining St. Luke s, please talk to Pastor Mary or call the church office. Commitment Sunday is November 12th. Please bring your pledge cards to worship this Sunday. We will place them in a basket as we go up to the altar for communion. We hope you will prayerfully consider your giving for 2018 and pledge accordingly.

2 While serving as Interim Pastor, I have been going through everything in the Pastor s office so that it will be ready when your new pastor comes. On the shelf I found a book, The Wisdom of Gratitude. As I glanced through it the following caught my eye: Take care of your body. It s the only place you have to live. -Jim Rohn As I read on I found some interesting facts including: Each day your heart creates enough energy to drive a truck 20 miles. Your nose can remember 50,000 scents. Your eyes can distinguish almost 10 million different colors. When you wake up, you are about one centimeter taller than when you go to bed. This year I will especially be giving thanks for the healing my husband, Doug, has experienced this year. What will you be grateful for? God Bless! Pastor Mary Kaiser There will be no Men s Breakfast in November or December because of the holidays. The Richardson Interfaith Alliance (RIA) Thanksgiving Celebration is scheduled for Thursday, November 16, This year's celebration will be held at the Grand Room of the Richardson Civic Center; the hours will be from 6:30pm 8:30pm. The theme for the celebration is "Shelter from the Storm." 2

3 The Social Seniors are planning to attend the 1:30 Productions presentation of, It s a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play on Friday December 1st. If you would like to attend this beloved Holiday Classic presented as a radio play, please contact Shirley Brouillette at for further information. She must have your ticket money no later than November 21st in order to reserve a seat for you so please contact her as soon as possible. We will car pool from the church at 12:15 p.m. Give a Gift 2017 is the 60th anniversary of St. Luke s. Our Stewardship Team thought it would be fun if each household gave an extra $60 over and above our regular offering as a special anniversary gift for the church. Sixty dollars for sixty years. If you decide to do this, please mark it on your envelope 60 for 60 You can give this special gift anytime before the end or the year. To my St. Luke's Family, Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of you for the love and concern shown to Bernie and I during his lengthy illness. The cards, visits, doughnuts and coffee, the lunches were truly appreciated by both of us. Thank you so much for the love, compassion and caring given to me and to my family during our time of grief. The visits, food, transportation and just plain outpouring of love for all of us has been truly amazing. The hymn says: "They will know we are Christians by our love." That love has been shown to our family many times over and over during these last few years and especially the last couple of months. I thank God for leading us to St. Luke's, you have been a true blessing over the years. Thank you Rita 3

4 Women of St. Luke s The November Bible study for all three circles is the third and final lesson on The Apostles Creed I believe in the Holy Spirit. written by Julie Seymour, pastor at Lutheran Church of Hope in Anchorage, Alaska. The Bible text is John 20:24-31 and the focus verse is Genesis 1:2. This month s lesson may be found on page 26 of the Gather magazine (followed by a Leader s guide) or may be downloaded at gathermagazine.org. NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES November 1: Activity Day, 9:00am in the Gathering Area Come join in as we work on Quilts, layettes, school and health kits for Lutheran World Relief. There is work for women able to stand and work for those who need to sit. November 4: Leadership Team Meeting, 9:00am in the adult classroom. Devotions: Carol Lysen, Refreshments: Carol Brant November 11: 9:30am - Sarah Circle meets in the Church Conference Room. Study Leader: Joy Uhler November 14: 10:00am - Mary Ruth Circle will meet at church in the adult classroom. Hostess: Eileen Larsen, Study Leader: Corrine Perkins 1:30pm - Rebekah Circle will meet at church in the adult classroom. Hostess: Carolyn Nicolaysen, Study Leader: TBA November 25: 9:00am Set up and decorate the Chrismon Tree. MARK YOUR CALENDAR December 9: Christmas Potluck Luncheon, 11:30am Plan to attend and enjoy our annual Christmas potluck luncheon and program. Sarah circle is host and will direct a program entitled The Colors of Christmas. Sign-ups for the luncheon will be at the end of November. All women of St. Luke s are invited and encouraged to come. Please feel free to join any of the circles at any time. 4

5 Booksome Ladies The Booksome Ladies will meet in the Adult Classroom on Wednesday, November 15 th at 9:30 a.m. Our book for discussion is Shoot Like A Girl, a memoir by Mary Jennings Hegar. She was a U.S. Air Force pilot who served three tours in Afghanistan, flying combat search-and -rescue missions. Hegar was wounded and earned the Purple Heart as well as the Distinguished Flying Cross. Her greatest challenge was in America where her goal was to eliminate the military s Ground Combat Exclusion Policy, which kept females from officially serving in combat roles. This book takes the reader on a dramatic journey through Major Hegar s military career: an inspiring, humorous, and thrilling true story of a brave, high-spirited and unforgettable woman who has spent much of her life ready to sacrifice everything for her country, her fellow man, and her sense of justice. The author is a modern-day heroine in every sense of the word. YOU are welcome to come and enjoy this friendly group of readers. Happy Thanksgiving, Martha Eastwood The following message was handed out at the Richardson Interfaith Alliance meeting. With the continuing violence and racial prejudice throughout our country I am motivated to initiate a group aimed at racial friendship and understanding. This group welcomes people of various backgrounds and races to learn how to engage in conversation about race unity. The aim and hope of these conversations will be to understand one another and develop greater bonds of friendship. The initial gatherings would have one of a six part Public Broadcasting series called "Many Rivers to Cross" followed by conversation. Those interested in this type of initiative please contact Jackie Oswald at jackieo95@gmail.com for further information. If you want to change the world, pick up your pen and write. Martin Luther 5

6 The members of St. Luke s and their families that are being prayed for during the month are listed below. DOUG KAISER CORINNE PERKINS HAROLD SCHEIB BEA ORGISH MARGARET FREEMAN ED SOBEY BEN HONG DICK MINER PHIL HOUSTON MILDRED PLISKAL RITA HUMPHREY ROSE LITTLE & FAMILY EMILY EASTWOOD RUTHIE GROOM DAVID REED SHIRLEY TENERY But as for me, my prayer is to you, O Lord Psalm 69:13 We welcome prayers for all. However, please let us know when your name should be removed from our list. Thank you. Our appreciation to the members of St. Luke s Prayer Chain for their constant and faithful prayers. Betty Kennedy, Prayer Chain Chairperson

7 Max and Beverly Ashby Bob White Bill Mechler, Sr Shirley Sigler Ellie Wilkins Gabriel Williamson Chrysis Cesaretti Ben Hong Adele Bakken Dennis Brant Carol Rizzo Arlene Bakner Ted Bender Gary Bowers Helgard Fleming Joy Dukowitz Eric Johnson Eileen Larsen Judy Reed Dianne Plumb Barbara Wright Gregory Bakken Note: If you have an anniversary or birthday this month and your name is not on our list, please call the church office and give us the information for our records. Thank you. 7

8 NETWORK OF COMMUNITY MINISTRIES Ingathering days are the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Items always needed are: peanut butter, jelly, canned meats and vegetables, canned fruit, soups, paper products, personal hygiene products. Please place items in the cart marked Network in the Gathering Area. The Reporter Published for and by St. Luke s Lutheran Church Next deadline Nov. 15 gail@stlukeslutheranchurch. org All members of St. Luke s are invited to submit articles of interest for publication in THE REPORTER. Articles may be submitted in written form using WORD format or electronic form. Please include your name and phone number. Articles should be no longer than 250 words. Those over 250 may need to be edited. St. Luke s Lutheran Church Interim Pastor Rev. Mary Kaiser Administrative Assistant Gail Johnson Director of Music Ministries. Dale Dietert Council Members President, Shirley Sigler 2/ Vice President, Tim Wegener / Secretary, Anne Eckholm 9/ Treasurer, Tom Petersen 9/ Financial Sec., Carol Lysen /233/6585 Christian Ed.. Emily Hoffman / Evangelism, Carol Rizzo / Congregational Life, Jerold Plumb...9/ Congregational Resources, Gail Johnson.9/ Indoor Property, Jerry Zimmerman Outdoor Property, Ralph Rizzo / Worship & Music, Frieda Chyn / Service Outreach, open Youth, Emily Hoffman / Contact Us: marykaiser82@yahoo.com gail@stlukeslutheranchurch.org ddietert@mail.smu.edu Phone: Sunday Schedule Worship at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School at 8:45 a.m. Phone number: