Celebrating 107 years St. Luke Lutheran Church-ELCA Special Guest: Bishop Suzanne Dillahunt Bishop of the Southern Ohio Synod ELCA Sunday September 4 th 10am Worship Service Please Join Us 1330 Pine Street Zanesville, Ohio 43701 Office: 740-452-9346 Fax: 740-452-9347 Email: stlukelutheran1330@att.net Rev. Marjorie McDaniel-Burnett, Pastor
August 24, 2016 From the Pastor s Desk Proverbs 10:22King James Version (KJV) 22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. Truly we are Blessed of God and we are rich in every area of our lives and there is no sorrow in our blessings. Grace and Peace to all the people of God. I trust and pray this letter finds you lifting up the name of Jesus. Well summer is just about over, vacations, swimming parties, family reunions and the host are coming to an end for this year. Schools are in session and our children need our prayers to cover and protect them each and every day. As we go forward in the season of fall, let us remember to reap the fruits of our harvest we planted in the spring. Let us gather the Word of God and share it with our neighbors. Our Women s Ministry is up and running. There are a lot of wonderful ideas in the planning so please make every effort to be there. Nancy Doer and Monika Conkle are hard at work preparing for this year s events, so won t you come and lend a helping hand. If you did not attend our annual picnic, you missed a treat. We played bingo, won prizes, ate all kinds of food, measured the largest bubble and smashed watermelons (eating them that is). Next year is promised to be even better and plans are already in the making. Whatever you do, you don t want to miss the 107 th church anniversary here at St. Luke with Bishop Dillahunt, Sunday, September 4 th at our 10am service. We are indeed in for a treat any time Bishop brings us the Word of God. She is anointed and called by God for such a time as this. Please continue your faithfulness to the services, continue your giving and we pray God s blessings on you and your family always. In His Service, Rev. Marjorie McDaniel-Burnett 2 P a g e
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St. Luke Lutheran Church Council Meeting Minutes, August 16, 2016 Present: Tim Murphy, Ann Murphy, Jeff Kokensparger, Lloyd France, Adam Barclay, Paul Quisling, Lee Gatton, Nancy Doerr Excused: Janice Cornell, Pastor Marjorie Meeting called to order by Tim Murphy and opened with prayer. Highlights of the July minutes were read by Tim and approved by Adam, second by Jeff. Financial Secretary report was given by Ann. Offerings for Current Expenses were $6,255.52; Total funds received were $13,250.93; approved by Adam, second by Paul. Treasurer Report was given by Nancy. Beginning balance was $27,711.97, Receipts $14,236.06, Disbursements $13,253.95, Ending balance $28,694.08; approved by Jeff, second by Lloyd. Deacons Report: none given Trustees Report: Still trying to get window bids; move the inside mail box for officers; a written job description for the janitorial work will be discussed with the Pastor; back flow preventer still needs checked; lower limbs on pine tree in the front is blocking the sign from the North; secretary s air conditioner still needs to be installed; Risk Assessment topic was food allergies. Elders Report: none given. Reports approved by Paul, second by Nancy. Pastor s Report: In her absence Tim reported there is an upcoming Mutual Ministry meeting and area churches meeting. Old Business: Adam gave a report on the ELCA church wide assembly. New Business: Rick would like to step down as janitor because of his changing job responsibilities. Motion to adjourn by Lloyd, second by Paul. Meeting closed with prayer by Tim. Our choir rehearses Wednesdays at 7:00 PM. Would you like to join them? We have Sunday School classes for kids at 9:00 AM every Sunday. We welcome your kids. 4 P a g e
5 P a g e Let us pray for a safe, peaceful, happy, and successful school year. Pray for safe school communities free from violence, bullying, and substance abuse. Pray for good leadership and decision-making on the part of the boards of education and school administrators. Pray for wisdom, patience, and caring on the part of teaching and support staffs. Pray for students to have good attitudes about learning and a good work ethic when they enter their classrooms each day. Please pray for our parents to provide support for their children s learning efforts. Pray for community support of the learning processes and our schools. We know that we cannot do this job by ourselves. We need the help of God and our communities.
Those serving in the congregation in September Lector: 9/4: Linda Gamble 9/11: Monika Conkle 9/18: Rick Edwards 9/25: Steve Oliver Greeters/Ushers: Larry and Linda Gamble Counters: Janice Cornell and Lee Gatton Prayer Assistant: 9/4: Steve Oliver 9/11: Linda Gamble 9/18: Jeff Kokensparger 9/25: Tom Gibson Council Meeting, Tuesday, September 20th, 2016, at 6PM. Meetings are open to Everyone. If you have an item for the agenda, please let Tim know. Birthdays Name Date Jeromy Moore 9/8 Eleanor Stemm 9/14 Andrew Kokensparger 9/22 Greg Little 9/23 Paul Quisling 9/26 Mary Jane Barclay 9/27 Anniversaries Name Date Years Mr/Mrs Charles Conkle 9/12/1962 54 Mr/Mrs Jeromy Moore 9/24/2005 11 On September 4 th Bishop Dillahunt will be joining us to help us celebrate St. Luke s 107 th anniversary. The Lutheran World Relief collection day will be Monday, October 3, 2016. See Nancy Doerr or Monika Conkle if you have questions. More information will be given at the Thursday, September 8 th Welca meeting. An Alzheimer s Presentation will be held on Thursday, October 27 th, at 6:30 PM with the topic CARE GIVER. Sunday, October 30 th is the 500 th anniversary of Reformation Sunday. Please wear something red, if you can. Pastor Marjorie will begin confirmation classes in January 2017 for children 12 years old and above. Please call the office to register your child by October 31 st. 6 P a g e
Pastor Marjorie McDaniel-Burnett Cell: (614) 517-2210 Home: 740-297-7372 Email: chaplaininthehouse@yahoo.com Secretary, Pat Palmer (740) 704-1614 (cell) Please feel free to contact them as needed Office Phone: (740) 452-9346 Fax: (740) 452-9347 Email: stlukelutheran1330@att.net Web Site: www.stlukezanesville.orgoffice Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 AM 1:00 PM 7 P a g e
St. Luke Lutheran Church The Rev. Marjorie McDaniel-Burnett, Pastor 1330 Pine Street, Zanesville, Ohio 43701 8 P a g e