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of St. Luke s Lutheran Church February 2015 7Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil?

" 8 He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and

I know they are still higher than they were before the unsettled times of the early 2000 s, but after almost 10 years of paying

In fact, if gas stays this low, I might even buy a truck when my trusty red car finally dies.

We likely all have a little more spending money now that it takes less to fill up the tank.

Postage Paid Prosperity, S.C. 29127 Permit No. 4 As a church, our priority for the year is engagement.

1 of St. Luke s Lutheran Church February Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?" 8 He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:7-8 I am writing my newsletter early this month, and as I do, I can t help but be amazed by the incredibly low prices that we are paying for gas now. I know they are still higher than they were before the unsettled times of the early 2000 s, but after almost 10 years of paying more than $3.50 a gallon, I never would have imagined that gas would be in the low $2.00 range. In fact, if gas stays this low, I might even buy a truck when my trusty red car finally dies. With this massive change in pricing, it is easy to see how something so simple can make a major change in our lives. We likely all have a little more spending money now that it takes less to fill up the tank. These small changes in how we live add up to big differences in our daily lives. Non Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Prosperity, S.C Permit No. 4 As a church, our priority for the year is engagement. In the text above we see how the sacrifices that God desires are never the grand showy changes, but instead, God calls us to to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God. This year we are calling everyone in the church to ask, how they can become more connected with God, their church, and their community. I pray that simply moving forward in this direction will help each of us to live richer lives. In what small ways is God calling you this year and how can your church help? God s Peace, Pastor Jason Schafer 16

Editor: Donna Eustace Church Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am 1:00 pm Phone: 803-364-4093 Fax: 803-364-5150 Email: secretary@stlukesprosperity.

This gives me for reviewing and edi ng before prin ng. We plan to have the 2015 yearbooks ready for distribu on soon a er council s approval.

2 Editor: Donna Eustace Church Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am 1:00 pm Phone: Fax: Sunday Services: 2015 Yearbook and Directory Deadline. End of year reports, informa on and any changes to the yearbook are due to the office by Monday, Feb. 9. This gives me for reviewing and edi ng before prin ng. We plan to have the 2015 yearbooks ready for distribu on soon a er council s approval. Financial Report General Funds December 2014 Income Needed to Cover Budget Year to Date: $ 239, (** assuming 1/12 of budget spent each month**) Budget Received to Date General Fund $ 200, Operating Expense Only Fund $ 29, Total Budget Received to Date: $229, Disbursed to Date General Fund $202, Operating Expense Only $ 29, Total Budget Disbursed to Date: $231, Balance General Fund 12/31/2013 $ 42, Balance General Fund 12/31/2014 $ 40, You are invited to join us for our Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper on February 17 at 7:00 p.m. Our Lutheran Men in Mission will prepare the meal. Following tradition, at the end of the meal we will burn last years palm branches to use in the Service of Imposition of Ashes on Ash Wednesday. On Ash Wednesday, February 18, we will have two services. One at 12:00 pm (noon) for those who would rather come to worship in the day, and another at 7:00 pm that evening. These will be services of Holy Communion. Our regular Wednesday Lenten Services will be held each Wednesday, Feb. 25 through March 25 th. A light supper will be held at 6:00 p.m. Next, the St. Luke s Players will present a series of Lenten dramas starting at 7:00 p.m. Come, enjoy and be challenged by Signs of Our Times, a Lenten series by Mary Ann Smith. It is produced by special arrangement with Contemporary Drama Service, Colorado Springs, Co. Please bring a friend and join us in this Holy season. Worship Trends Attendance General Fund Operating Operating Expense Only Dec $5, $ Dec $1, Dec $ 2, $ Jan $4, $ Jan $4, TBA Jan TBA TBA Jan. 25 TBA TBA TBA January 1st Sunday offering of $ received for parsonage improvements. Offering needed weekly to meet 2015 budget: $4, Amount due to J. C. Lester funds for Parsonage Improvements as of Jan. 5, 2015 =$1,

FEBRUARY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS SERVING GOD THROUGH SERVING OTHERS Manna House Update Manna House begins its 26th year of providing food for those in need.

Our ladies also provided workers for one hour per day for two weeks during the year. In 2015, we are asked to help staff Manna House the weeks of February 2-6, June 8-12 and October 23-30.

Items needed at this time are small bags of flour, sugar, grits, and cornmeal; peanut butter, canned meats, fruits, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and jelly.

Be sure to bring your filled bag to the Upper Room, the assembly room or the desk between the pastor and secretary s offices. Manna House up until now has served a needy person only once per year.

Lenten living Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18 this year. Christians have observed this season of the church year since the fourth century.

8 Acolytes Scouts Mason Hawkins and Mackenzie Crotwell Crucifer Scout Jared Ballantyne Closing the Church Enoch Boozer Russell Hendrix Greeters Scouts Sheila and Reggie Beckham Lectors Scout Maria

3 FEBRUARY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS SERVING GOD THROUGH SERVING OTHERS Manna House Update Manna House begins its 26th year of providing food for those in need. In 2014, it was able to serve 1,115 people, representing 613 families. St. Luke s has helped through both food and monetary donations. Our ladies also provided workers for one hour per day for two weeks during the year. In 2015, we are asked to help staff Manna House the weeks of February 2-6, June 8-12 and October We will soon be taking our red bags to Manna House. Items needed at this time are small bags of flour, sugar, grits, and cornmeal; peanut butter, canned meats, fruits, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and jelly. Also needed are paper products such as paper towels and toilet paper and laundry and dish detergents. Be sure to bring your filled bag to the Upper Room, the assembly room or the desk between the pastor and secretary s offices. Manna House up until now has served a needy person only once per year. In 2015, the board is making an effort to do this more often, using a voucher system. If this works, the plan will be developed further. Lenten living Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18 this year. Christians have observed this season of the church year since the fourth century. It s traditionally a time of reflection, penitence and spiritual renewal before Easter. Feb. 1 Scout Sunday Feb. 8 Acolytes Scouts Mason Hawkins and Mackenzie Crotwell Crucifer Scout Jared Ballantyne Closing the Church Enoch Boozer Russell Hendrix Greeters Scouts Sheila and Reggie Beckham Lectors Scout Maria Millsaps Altar Flowers The family of Henry Brandt Dottie Fulmer Altar Guild 1/26-2/1 Faye Shealy and Junior Shealy and Deann McManus Ushers Tim Connelly Chesley Minick Casey McCarty Evan Pitts 2/2-2/8 Neal Lester and Laura and Adam Lester Penny Ballantyne Joe Boozer Russell Hendrix Kevin Longshore Feb. 15 Feb. 22 Acolytes Payton Gardner and Elise Mills Eliza McManus and Calen McManus Crucifer Marshall Horne Anabel Barnett Closing the Church Bobby Morris Jody Green Greeters Enoch and Maria Millsaps Gina Mays and Catherine Boozer Lectors Barry McManus Wanda Crotwell Altar Flowers Joe and Linda Kunkle No flowers for Lent During Lent, some Christians give up something that hinders their relationship with God. Others do something extra for their spiritual growth or make a special sacrifice. The key is to make Lent a memorable season of sincere spiritual growth a time that can set the tone for the rest of the year. Altar Guild 2/9-2/15 Randy and Judy Nobles Ushers Mickey Fulmer Russell Kunkle Steven Lake Lee Livingston 2/16-2/22 Mitchel & Harriett Connelly and Wanda Crotwell Reggie Beckham Andrew Green Jody Green Joey Long 14 If you are unable to serve on your designated Sunday, please get a person to serve on this date in your place or swap with someone. 3

Adam Bedenbaugh 17 Susan Connelly 21 Cathryn Kunkle Janette Vaughn 22 Kaylee A.

Happy Birthday and Anniversary! Saint Luke s LCY ½ Super Bowl Party!!! Sunday, February 1 6:30 until half time (there s school in the morning.) @ The Schafer s house Bring a finger food to share.

Luke s New Horizons hosted a memorial service on January 10, 2015, to remember their members who had passed away in 2013 and 2014.

4 01 Margaret Koon (Happy 90 th!) 02 James Enlow 03 Marshall Horne Michael Connelly Matthew Barnett 05 Jacksen Long 07 James Salter III 08 James Kesler Justin Dickert 11 Vicki Boozer 12 Katherine Barnett 13 Allen Michael Bickley 15 Adam Bedenbaugh 17 Susan Connelly 21 Cathryn Kunkle Janette Vaughn 22 Kaylee A. Nobles 25 Chad Hawkins Patrick Livingston 26 Mike Horne Braylen Long 27 Alvin Connelly 28 Linda Kunkle Ben Lake 18 Joe and Sylvia Moore 21 Dean and Cindy Bedenbaugh 23 Ronald and Catherine Boozer Happy Birthday and Anniversary! Saint Luke s LCY ½ Super Bowl Party!!! Sunday, February 1 6:30 until half time (there s school in the The Schafer s house Bring a finger food to share. Come and cheer for your favorite team and share some fun with your church. 4 New Horizons Remembers The St. Luke s New Horizons hosted a memorial service on January 10, 2015, to remember their members who had passed away in 2013 and The families of these seven members brought precious pictures and memorabilia to share with the group. Memories of special times spent together as New Horizons members, as well as personal, church and community memories, were shared, bringing tears, comfort, joy and laughter. A person from each family participated in a candle lighting ceremony, show in the picture from left to right. In memory of Essie T. Suit daughter Nancy Shealy. In memory of Mary Nell T. Boozer daughter Emily Lake. In memory of Mary Edith S. Bedenbaugh son Dean Bedenbaugh In memory of Catherline T. Amick daughter Nancy Pitts. In memory of Rebecca H. Killian daughter Anita Higgins. In memory of Robert Bob Beebe wife Helen Beebe. In memory of Betty N. Huggin husband Charles Huggin. A delicious meal and fellowship followed and was enjoyed by everyone. 13

Sunday School Attendance The October, November and December Quarter There were thirteen Sunday School classes held during this quarter. Only ten people were present for every class.

5 Sunday School Attendance The October, November and December Quarter There were thirteen Sunday School classes held during this quarter. Only ten people were present for every class. Those having perfect attendance were David Eargle, Cheryl Lucas, Carolyn Shealy, Joe and Peggy Boozer, Randy Gobel, Doliene Bedenbaugh, Virginia Cannon, Sandra Lominack and Faye Shealy. Twice as many attended twelve classes. They were Sarah, Alana and Julia Eargle, Betty Connelly, Braylen Long, Parker Pitts, Marc Hunter, Jerran Long, Enoch Boozer, Ronald and Catherine Boozer, George and Faye Hawkins, Ruth Boozer, Henry and Rose Brandt, Betty Dominick, Joe and Linda Kunkle and Janette Vaughn. Twelve people attended all but two classes. We recognize Ethan Hunter, Gina Mays, Caroline Brandt, Jason and Micah Schafer, Gracen Green, Avery DuBose, Michael Fulmer, Don Pitts, Paulette Gobel, Wilfred Dominick and Margaret Koon. Christine Arehart* Philip Bedenbaugh Clay Beck* Margaret Boozer* Rudy Boozer Makayla Connelly Sophia Feid* Peggy Garrett* Hattie Boozer (Springfield Place) Judy Graham* Monty Hawkins Paige Hoover* Jenny Huneycutt* Danny Jones* Fred Kesler Billie Lindler* Allen Litz* Nursing Home Dwain Mayer* Dot Merchant* Joe Minick Teresa Murray* Tom Perry* Logan Reyes* Sylvia White* *Family/Friends Carol Brandt (Saluda Nursing Center) Jacob Bundrick (Lowman Home) Bernice Connelly (White Oak Manor) Ossian Higgins (White Oak Manor) Dezaree Morris (White Oak Manor) A reminder: Names will stay on the prayer list up to four weeks unless the office is notified otherwise. Thank you. Congratulations to all of you! As for the rest of us, let s see if we can add more names to each group this quarter. All care givers and others who have experienced pain, disappointment, anger, and grief in this congregation and elsewhere, our prayers are with you all. New Horizons will meet in the assembly room on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 3:00 pm. Mr. Bill Henderson, who plays and sings, will entertain us with some special music. The meal will consist of vegetable soup, cornbread, and desserts provided by the Planning Committee. Everyone is invited to join us on Saturday for the meal, a short business meet and fellowship. New Horizon s Planning Committee has planned the year s activities. There will be programs at the church, trips to Savannah River Plant, Sumter s Iris Festival, Newberry Community Players production of Nine to Five, and Narro-Way Theater to see The Real Christmas Story. Anyone 55 years and older is invited to become a member of New Horizons to share in our educational programs, trips and fellowship. Congregational sympathy is expressed to Mickey Fulmer (grandson) and family of Doris F. Meetze, 85, of Chapin. She died Jan. 4, Funeral services were held at 11 am on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015 at St. Peter Lutheran Church Pineywood. Congregational sympathy is expressed to the family of Mildred Perdue Sligh, 90, of Newberry. She died Monday, Dec. 29, 2014 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 at 1:00 pm. Congregational sympathy is expressed to Jeffrey (Lisa and family) Lever for the loss of his father, Jimmy Lever. He died Tuesday, Dec. 16, Our prayers are with you. 12 5

Saint Luke s Church Family, I really appreciate your sharing the joy of Christmas with me through your prayers, visits, and so many beautiful cards. May God bless each of you always!

6 Saint Luke s Church Family, I really appreciate your sharing the joy of Christmas with me through your prayers, visits, and so many beautiful cards. May God bless each of you always! Love, Hattie Boozer Dear Pastor and Members, I am so proud to be a member of St. Luke s Church. You have been so kind and loving to me. I never thought I would be out of my church this long. The cards: get-wells, Easter, Birthday, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas have your prayers and love to me. I pray that it won t be long until I can worship with you again. I miss all of you and I thank your for your love and prayers and for each and every card. In Christian Love, Betty Shealy I want to Thank you all for coming to my house tonight, your Christmas songs were a joy and delight. You all have talent and you do a good job, at whatever you do, so keep shining like stars and my prayer is that God will bless each one of you. In Christian Love, Reba Lester Thanks to all who have faithfully donated aluminum cans and old metal to the church. We raised $48.69 for 74 lbs. of aluminum cans for December. The total aluminum cans for the year of 2014 for St. Luke s Church was $ The church has helped the environment as well as adding to its improvement fund. 6 11

Children s Hand Bells: anyone in grades 3 and up interested in participating in the children s hand bells, please contact Dana Green at 803-600-5949.

Due to the expense of postage for other card fronts, we are limiting the card fronts to Christmas only. These will be sent to St. Jude s Ranch for Children by mid-february.

7 Children s Hand Bells: anyone in grades 3 and up interested in participating in the children s hand bells, please contact Dana Green at The Thomas Suber Circle has placed drop boxes in the narthex and old assembly room for you to place the Christmas card fronts. Due to the expense of postage for other card fronts, we are limiting the card fronts to Christmas only. These will be sent to St. Jude s Ranch for Children by mid-february. Thank you for helping with this project Contribution Statements are available for pickup on the back pew. Any statements not picked up by mid February will be mailed. Honorarium/Memorial Acknowledgement Change: Beginning in 2015 MEMBERS of St. Luke s who make an honorarium and /or memorial to St. Luke s will no longer receive acknowledgements in the mail. These donations will be listed on the year end contribution statements. Non-members will continue to receive acknowledgements. This reduction in mailings helps lower our postage fees. The Sunday Morning LMM meeting will be next Sunday Feb 1 st at 8:30 am. Russell Hendrix will have the program and Pastor Jason Schafer will have the breakfast. Hope to see you there. Scouts Sunday will be Sunday, Feb. 1. We will recognize the contributions of our young people and adults in Scouting. Relay for Life Salad Luncheon St. Luke s will kick-off Relay for Life on Sunday, Feb. 1 st. The team is sponsoring a SALAD LUNCHEON immediately following worship. All are invited to share in this time of fellowship and make a donation to help with cancer research. We need volunteers to make salads! There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex to let us know if you will make a salad and what kind: meat, vegetable, congealed, etc. If you are interested in being a part of St. Luke s team contact Harriett Kesler, Helen Beebe or Cheryl Lucas. Essie Hawkins Circle will meet Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 10:00 am in the assembly room. The G.A.L.S Group will meet in the assembly room at 10:00 am on Monday, Feb. 9. Once again the St. Luke's players will be doing a 5 part drama series for Lent. Practice times for the Lenten Drama are: February 15, and 22 at 3:30 pm March 1 and 8 at 4:00 pm March 22 at 3:30 pm Cast members check for reminders and updates. Dear St. Luke s Family and Friends, Your thoughtful expressions of love during the holidays means so much to me. It s a blessing to have such wonderful family and friends. The beautiful cards, delicious food, special gifts, and other expressions of fellowship help to make my holidays merrier. Thank you for every thing. May God bless you all, Carol Brandt Dear Pastor, Officers and Congregation: Thank you all so much for your very generous gift for the restoration of our church. We are exceedingly appreciative of the sincere kindness and love extended from everyone. God is good and we are forever thankful for all your help to restore our sanctuary. It s going to be a long rood to recovery, so please keep us in your prayers. We know God will make a way out of no way. God bless all of you for your loving care and generosity. Yours in Christian Services, Rev. Booby Seepersaud Pastor of Trinity AME Church Dear Members of Kids Club, This note is late, but I want you to know how much I appreciated you thinking of me with a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. You did a wonderful job cooking and one day you will make some young man a good wife, years from now. Thanks again and keep the good work up. These old folks, like me, need your love. It keeps us going. With love, Miss Betty Shealy During Dec., St. Luke's collected 16 Red Bags containing 160 items for Manna House. Thanks to all who contributed. 10 7

The most famous verse in the Bible [John 3:16] begins For God so loved the world that he gave.

If you want to become a loving person, you have to learn to give. You spell love G-I-V-E.

after service LCY Super Bowl 1/2 Party at parsonage 6:30pm 2 3 Essie Hawkins Circle 10:00 am Choir

5 6 7 8 (5 th Sunday after Epiphany) 9 10 11 12 13 14 Margaret Koon s 90th Birthday Drop-in 2:30-4:30

reserved) 2015 Yearbook and directory Information is due G.A.L.S.

after service Lenten Drama practice 3:30 pm Newberry Co.

Meeting at 7:00 pm Location TBA New Horizons 3:00 pm Bill Henderson in assembly room State LMM

8 The most famous verse in the Bible [John 3:16] begins For God so loved the world that he gave. It s a generosity verse. I say you can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving. If you want to become a loving person, you have to learn to give. You spell love G-I-V-E. Rick Warren Sun Mon Tue 1 (4 th Sunday after Epiphany) LMM 8:30 am Relay for Life Salad Luncheon after service LCY Super Bowl 1/2 Party at parsonage 6:30pm 2 3 Essie Hawkins Circle 10:00 am Choir Practice 7:00 pm 4 Wed Thu Fri Sat Brown Bag Bible Study 11:45 am 1:00 pm Stoney Hill Center 7:30 pm (5 th Sunday after Epiphany) Margaret Koon s 90th Birthday Drop-in 2:30-4:30 pm in fellowship hall Congregational Council meeting 6:00 pm (Fellowship hall and assembly room are reserved) 2015 Yearbook and directory Information is due G.A.L.S. 10:00 am LMM 7:30 pm Thomas Suber Circle 7:30 pm Faye & Hilton Roof Circle 6:30 pm Choir Practice 7:00 pm Brown Bag Bible Study 11:45 am 1:00 pm Bulletin info due by 10 am March newsletter info is due Barbara Richardson Circle mtg. after service Lenten Drama practice 3:30 pm Newberry Co. Schools are closed Service at noon and 7:00 pm Bulletin info due by 10 am LMM Heartland Conference Meeting at 7:00 pm Location TBA New Horizons 3:00 pm Bill Henderson in assembly room State LMM Meeting at Mt. Pilgrim in Lexington Registration at 12:00 pm Program at 1:00 pm 22 (1 st Sunday in Lent) Bold Women Sunday Bulletin info due by 10 am Fellowship hall reserved Lenten Drama practice 3:30 pm Light supper 6:00 pm Play/service 7:00 pm 8 9

March of St. Luke s Lutheran Church. ever-flowing stream. Amos 5:24

March of St. Luke s Lutheran Church. ever-flowing stream. Amos 5:24 Non Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Prosperity, S.C. 29127 Permit No. 4 The Lamplighter The Lamplighter of St. Luke s Lutheran Church March 2015 24 But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness