Blessing of the Animals Service Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 10 am

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1 REPORTER Blessing of the Animals Service Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 10 am We will place the animals in the Memorial Garden outside the library on the Belt Line Rd. side of the building. Bring your pets on leash or in cages. Those who have pets that get nervous, don t travel well, or have passed away may bring a photo of their pet to be blessed. If you don t have a pet, come anyway to enjoy the event and see the pets. After a brief service led by Pastor Linda, she will then bless each animal and their people individually. Please invite your friends and neighbors to bring their pets too. Donations of pet food, flea/tick treatments, collars, leashes and treats will be accepted to benefit local animal rescue organizations. Racial Unity Conversations As violence and racial prejudice continue to divide our country, Jackie Oswald, a member of the Richardson Interfaith Alliance was motivated to initiate a group aimed at developing conversations leading to racial understanding and friendship. This group welcomes people of various ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds to engage in conversations about race unity. Beginning this fall we will meet every three weeks on Sundays, 3-5 pm. The meeting dates are: Sept. 30, Oct. 28, Nov. 18 & Dec. 9 The meetings will be held in the Adult Education Room. We welcome new friends to join in our thought-provoking conversations. We hope to see you on Sunday, October 28th! For questions or further information please call: Shirley Sigler or Jackie Oswald

2 Growing in Faith Through Small Groups Everyone I visit at St. Luke s wants the church to grow and so do I! Studies show that there are three essential components that deepen our personal faith and discipleship, which then enable congregations to grow in mission, outreach and membership. These three essential elements include prayer, Bible study with reflection, and intimate community. The most effective way to meet all three of these needs is to participate in a small group of no more than 12 people on weekly basis. Small groups are a newer concept and practice in the Lutheran tradition. Our weekly Bible studies have tended to focus on knowledge and understanding, with less time spent in prayer, and building intimacy through sharing one s life and struggles with the group. Also, we tend to participate in Bible studies when it fits our schedule, and the topic interests us, whereas small groups require high commitment to one s own faith development, to the well-being of the group, and to its regular meetings. St. Luke s Mission Statement is to love, serve and welcome all. To fulfill this mission to its fullest, God calls each of us into a deeper relationship with Christ Jesus and with each other through prayer, Bible study with reflection, and community. There are two small group opportunities starting this fall and we hope many you will jump in and give it a try! Renovaré Spiritual Formation Group You may have read about this in the September Reporter. Using an 8-session workbook, each week focuses on different spiritual practices developed throughout Christian history such as prayer, study, rest, service, simplicity, or celebration. This is a great group for those who have a developed faith and want to deepen their daily spirituality. Join Frieda Chyn and me on Sunday, Oct. 7th at 11:30 in the Library for more information, planning a meeting time, and ordering work-books ($13, financial help available). If you have questions, please connect with Frieda Chyn, frchyn@yahoo.com. Rooted Small Group Rooted is a 12-week small group workbook that reviews the basics of the Christian faith and is great for who desire to reground their relationship with God by getting back to basics. Rooted includes devotions for 5 days/week, and two extra times for prayer and a service project. Pastor Linda has participated in a pilot group using this workbook and has seen how congregations in the metro are using it as a great tool for leadership development and church growth. Join Pr. Linda on Sunday, Oct. 21st at 11:30 in the Library for more information, planning a meeting time, and ordering workbooks (cost is $30 which includes a celebration meal, financial help available). If you have questions, please talk with me. As we grow our own faith and relationship with God, so will our mission, outreach and community! +Pastor Linda 2

3 It s not too late to join Sunday School! 8:45 am Confirmation Emily Hoffman will teach Bible in the Conrad Library. Adult Class led by Larry Wecsler (see pg. 7) 11:30 am Primary Grades Meet in the Choir Room for a lesson and music (while work is being done on the Education wing!) 11:30 am High School This month we begin meeting on the 1st & 3rd Sundays after church. See you October 7 and 21! 3

4 Women of St. Luke s The October Bible study for Mary Ruth and Rebekah circles is the second session focusing on the theme of Repentance entitled Turn, turn, turn: Turning to others. The focus verse is Matthew 22: The lesson may be found on page 18 of the Gather magazine (followed by the leader s guide on page 26) or may be downloaded at gathermagazine.org. Rev. Meghan Johnston Aelabouni is a graduate of California Lutheran University and the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. October Activities October 3: No Activity Day October 9: 10:00am - Mary Ruth Circle will meet at church in the adult classroom. Hostess: Emily Hoffman, Study Leader: TBA 1:30pm - Rebekah Circle members meet at church in the adult classroom. Hostess: Ursula Peters, Study Leader: TBA. October 13: 9:30am Sarah Circle will meet at church in the Conference room. The Bible study is the first session of Prayers in the Bible from The Thoughtful Christian. Hostess: Brenda Milner, Study Leader: Shella Groom. Please feel free to visit/join one of the circles at any time! Men in mission breakfast will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn. George Bush Tollway and Waterview Ln. at 8:30 am. Oct 27, Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 23, Apr 27, May 25, Jun 22, Jul 27 & Aug 24. Any questions Ralph Rizzo at rrizzo206@yahoo.com With love and appreciation to my St. Luke s Family, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the wonderful retirement luncheon. The food was amazing; the company was great; the gifts (money, picture, quilt) were heartwarming. Most of all the support and good wishes you gave me lifted my spirit and made the day even more special. Thanks again. ~Gail Johnson 4

5 Booksome Ladies The Booksome Ladies will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 17th in the Conrad Library at 9:30 a.m. News of the World, by Paulette Jiles is our book for discussion. Set in the aftermath of the Civil War, it is the story of Captain Jefferson Kidd, now seventy-one years old, who drifts through northern Texas performing live readings from newspapers to paying audiences hungry for news of the world. In Wichita Falls, he is offered a fifty-dollar gold piece to deliver a young orphan to her relatives near San Antonio. Four years earlier, the child had been captured by a band of Kiowa raiders after they had killed her mother and sister. Now, ten years old, Johanna, blue eyed and very blonde was raised by the Kiowas and has forgotten the English language and her family. Rescued by the U.S. Army, she is to go to her mother s family, who she does not know. Captain Kidd and the wild Johanna set out on a four hundred mile journey through unsettled territory and unforgiving terrain. She tries to escape at every opportunity, but gradually draws closer to the man she calls Kep-dun and the two forge a bond that marks the difference between life and death. In San Antonio, another hurdle awaits, one that will force this respectable man to make a terrible choice that will determine Johanna s fate and his own. This novel is a definite change-of-pace for our group, teaches us some Texas history and geography, and is a dramatic story. ALL ARE WELCOME! ~Martha Eastwood The Social Seniors will attend another 1:30 production play, Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins, on Friday, October 19 at the Lockwood library, Lockwood Blvd. Come for an afternoon of laughter! Sign up in the Gathering Area. Our group rate is $12/ticket. Checks payable to Shirley Brouillette. Call Shirley, or Ursula Peters, for further information. We will carpool from the church at 12:15 PM. If you could be a driver, please let us know. All Are Welcome Team You are joyously welcomed into full and equal participation at St. Luke's, regardless of ethnic origin, racial designations, social class, economic condition, sexual identity, marital status, disability, age, mental health issues, criminal record, or religious background. This is part of our welcome message on the church website and has become the springboard for our All Are Welcome Team. The mission of this team is to make sure all people feel welcome at our church. Our current emphasis will be on making sure the LGBTQ community is welcome. We will be partnering with the NTNL Synod Public Witness Team to host a training meeting led by folks from Reconciling Works. All NTNL congregations will be invited to send a few folks to the training on October (see pg. 3) with the goal of becoming Reconciling Works churches. Talk with Gail Johnson if you would like to join this team! 5

6 The members of St. Luke s and their families that are being prayed for during the month are listed below. LLOYD UHLER ADELE BAKKEN DIANE THORPE BILLY HARRIS KEVIN KRAEFFT CAROL DIMICK ARNIE PROSSER BOB EASTWOOD SHIRLEY SIGLER BEA ORGISH EMILY EASTWOOD SCOTT REEDY KRISTA WECSLER BROWN JEFF VOPAT Be still and know that I am God.. Psalm 46:10 We welcome prayers for all, however please let us know when your name should be removed from our list. Most will remain for two months unless requested for longer. Thanks. Our appreciation to the members of St. Luke s Prayer Chain for their constant and faithful prayers. Betty Kennedy, Prayer Chain Chairperson Interested in joining St. Luke s? Awesome! Pastor Linda would love to talk with you! Pastor Linda s contact information: (cell) ( ) pastor@stlukeslutheranchurch.org 6

7 Bob & Carolyn Nicolaysen Sam & Brenda Milner Kevin & Kathryn Kraefft Barbara Miller& Ollie Enger Chris & Brenda Sherrod Luke Eckholm 10/25 Oliver Enger 10/20 Shella Groom 10/27 Vernon Hardyman 10/25 Benjamin Hixson 10/15 Payton Hreha 10/01 David Maasz 10/06 Lori Prince 10/02 Virginia Sherrod 10/02 Jeff Slye-Nelson 10/02 Jill Smith 10/01 Kelly Smoot 10/16 Jon Spangler 10/15 Kaci Terpstra 10/17 Taylor Terpstra 10/07 Blake Williamson 10/23 Donald Young 10/12 Rediscovering Jesus in the Gospels Adult Sunday School: Fall 2018 We know there are four separate Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Yet, after listening to the Gospel reading on countless Sunday mornings, we tend to blend the four Gospels into one fifth Gospel where we quickly lose each author s individual emphasis on the person, nature, and role of Jesus. Beginning September 9, Larry Wecsler will be leading us to rediscover Jesus in the Gospels. In Rediscovering Jesus in the Gospels, we ll look at the unique literary framework of each Gospel and review important issues concerning Jesus within those Gospels: His first century environment, his relationships with disciples and opponents, Old Testament references to Jesus life and death, and most importantly, his teachings. Handouts: We will supply all lesson handouts, which will include all biblical references (NRSV) this means we won t have to continually thumb through our Bibles looking for specific citations. Please join us every Sunday at 8:45 am in the Adult Classroom so that together, we can rediscover Jesus in the Gospels. 7

8 NETWORK OF COMMUNITY MINISTRIES Network has received a big shipment of peanut butter and corn, so instead please donate: other canned vegetables, jelly, canned meats, canned fruit, chili, soups, paper products, and personal hygiene products. Please place donations in the cart marked for Network in the Gathering Area. ~David Tate The Reporter Published for and by St. Luke s Lutheran Church Next deadline Oct. 15 stlukes@stlukeslutheran church.org All members of St. Luke s are invited to submit articles of interest for publication in THE RE- PORTER. Articles may be submitted in written form or electronic form using word format. 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 Pastor..Rev. Linda Anderson-Little Administrative Assistant..Alissa Roca Director of Music Ministries... Dale Dietert Council Members President, Shirley Sigler 2/ Vice President, Tim Wegener 612/ Secretary, Anne Eckholm 9/ Treasurer, Dianne Plumb 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, David Tate Youth, Emily Hoffman / Contact Us: pastor@stlukeslutheranchurch.org churchoffice@stlukeslutheranchurch.org ddietert@mail.smu.edu Phone: If you re not getting church , such as, The Midweek Message, please let us know so we can add you! Sunday Schedule Worship at 10:00 am Adult Class & Confirmation at 8:45 am Primary Grades & Youth at 11:30 am 8