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Weekly Update-December 23, 2015

This is a time when we gather as the family of St. Luke’s and begin the celebration of Christ’s birth early AND offer a gift tomorrow night of empty seats for new friends at St. Luke’s. Thank you for your...

Weekly Update-December 17, 2015

When I was a senior in high school, my solo for state contest was the beautiful alto solo from Handel’s Messiah “He shall feed his flock.” It is to this day, one of my favorite songs. The text comes from...

Weekly Update-December 10, 2015

The prophet Zephaniah spoke to Israel saying, “Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem! The Lord has taken away the judgments against you…” As the light draws us from the shadows, and we allow ourselves to be...

Weekly Update-December 3, 2015

One of the scripture texts for worship this Sunday is “Prepare the way of the Lord,” a quote from John the Baptist found in Luke chapter 3 from the words of Isaiah. John was the New Testament prophet who called...

Weekly Update-November 25, 2015

Some of us on staff were returning to work from lunch last week talking about Christmas music. Christmas music stations began on satellite and FM radio the first week in November. A healthy “debate” ensued on whether it was appropriate...

Weekly Update-November 19, 2015

This week has been a week of blessing for me as I have heard witness after witness share about their participation in our Prayer week. Whether it’s been attending one of the classes or coming to a prayer station to...

Weekly Update-November 12, 2015

As I write this United Methodist Women are busy readying the gym and welcome hall for the Annual Holiday Bazaar. I always love the Bazaar and the beautiful holiday crafts and decorations as well as the sense of community. Hundreds...

Weekly Update-November 5, 2015

I know it was a treat for many of you to see and hear The Rev. Dr. Jim Harnish, St. Luke’s founding pastor, preach this past Sunday. For those of you at the 9:30 Traditional service, you experienced a special...

Weekly Update-October 29, 2015

Halloween is upon us! Today we had our first “trick or treaters” in the office as the children from our Child Development Center (CDC) came by in their costumes. They were so precious and even the teachers were in the...

Weekly Update-October 22, 2015

Tuesday the Worship Team spent four hours pouring over designs with the St. Luke’s Building Committee. It was exciting to begin to see the dreams and generosity of St. Lukers take shape on paper. We have been spending many months...

Weekly Update-October 16, 2015

Many years ago I lived in a condo. It had a lovely view from the back porch of a small pond and a large lake. We could sit in our lounge chairs and watch birds feed along the shore. Migrating...

Weekly Update-October 9, 2015

What’s your passion? It’s an interesting question that provokes all sorts of answers. People are passionate about their families, their children – deep abiding relationships. They are passionate about their pets, or groups, or charities they support. But then we...