St. Luke’s CARE Newsletter
Walking alongside you is our greatest journey and honor
JULY Highlights
- Welcome Pastor Jayde!
- Stephen Ministry – get connected today!
- GriefShare Open House: August 2
- Loss of a Spouse: 2 hr program on August 16
- Coping with Caregiving:Virtual Support on September 13
- Health and Fitness: Where can you plug in?
- Baptism classes: Register now
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Upcoming Events on Campus
- Community Corner
Stephen Ministry
Supportive presence when you need it
While Stephen Ministers are not pastors or professional counselors, they have 50 hours of training that includes active listening, confidentiality, and trust building. They cannot provide counsel or advice but will walk alongside you during life’s storms such as job loss, grief, divorce/separation, relocation, etc., and offer loving care, prayers, compassion, and support.
Our leader, Lisa Apikos shares how Stephen Ministers can be a precious gift.
Learn what she says HERE.
Women are matched with female Stephen Ministers and
men are matched with male Stephen Ministers.
Contact the Care Office
HERE by email
or call 407-876-4991 ext. 262 to be connected with a Stephen Minister.
*This group will not meet in July or August and will return in September.
“There are only four kinds of people in the world. Those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers. Those who will be caregivers, and those who will need a caregiver.”
-Rosalyn Carter
Health and Fitness
Classes:
Senior Exercise
Tuesday/Thursday
9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Coleman Memorial Gymnasium
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Bootcamp
Tuesday/Thursday
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesdays – Gymnasium
Thursdays – Treehouse
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Pickleball
NO CLASSES
JUNE OR JULY
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Tai Chi/Qigong
Tuesdays
9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Torrance Pavilion outside Sanctuary
Yoga w/ Angie
Tuesdays
7:15 to 9:00 p.m.
in Youth Center
through 8/18
For Additional details on these Fitness Classes:
Spotlight on TAI CHI
Tai Chi, Meditation and Qigong meets on
Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m.
outside at the Torrence Pavilion and is
led by St. Luker and Sifu Al Aki.
Tai Chi, also known as meditation through movement, is a gentle, low-impact, ancient Chinese martial art that involves a series of slow, deliberate movements, physical postures, meditation, and controlled breathing and is a gentle form of exercise for all ages and abilities. Qigong uses exercise to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being.
No registration is required and walk-ins are welcome. The first class is free, then $2.00 per class.
For additional questions, please contact Al HERE.
Babies and Baptisms
Are you interested in baptism for your child or grandchild?
Baptism classes are held online monthly at 5:30 p.m. and are a prerequisite to
scheduling a baptism.
Our next Baptism class is scheduled
on August 6 via Zoom.
Registration is required.
Get Involved
Reception Team needs additional volunteers
Are you the “hostess with the mostest”? This might be just for you!
YOU can be part of a team that provides a caring and calm presence for families after their loved one’s Memorial Service. Volunteers help set up and break-down food service for receptions and we are looking to build this team to allow more flexibility with those that serve.
Contact our Director of Care Ministries, Kim Paredes HERE to learn more
about how this team uses their spiritual gifts during difficult times.
Upcoming Events on Campus
Theatre at St. Luke’s
Theatre at St. Luke’s invites you to THE PROM, a joyful, high-energy musical comedy with a whole lot of heart. This Broadway hit follows a group of self-absorbed stage stars who descend on a small Indiana town to champion a high school student barred from bringing her
girlfriend to prom. Filled with humor, dazzling music, and heartfelt moments, THE PROM is a story about courage, compassion, and what it truly means to show up for one another.
Community Corner Extending our CARE beyond our campus
Donate a Backpack
St. Luke’s Missions Team is collecting backpacks (no wheels or cartoon characters, please) to help kids and teens start the school year strong. Bring your empty backpack donation back to St. Luke’s campus by Sunday, July 5!
Don’t have time to shop? Make a donation towards the purchase of backbacks and the supplies.
You can also sign up to help stuff the backpacks on July 12.
Serve Sunday
Join us in the Coleman Gymnasium on August 2 as we pack snack bags, create hygiene kits, and make sandwiches for local ministries as we help address food insecurity for our neighbors.
All supplies will be provided.
Come to the gym at 11:00 a.m. for this meaningful way to make an impact. This is a family-friendly opportunity!
Let us know how we can care for you!
Allow us to walk alongside you during the joys and trials in your life by lovingly supporting you in your journey through prayer, assisting with resources, and our many Care Ministries.
- If you are facing a challenge, need assistance, or have questions or concerns, please contact Kim Paredes, Director of Care Ministries at 407.876.4991 ext. 262.
- If you have an upcoming surgery or hospitalization, or other health care need, please contact our Parish Nurse, Lisa Crump at 407.876.4991 ext. 300.
- In case of an emergency, such as an urgent hospitalization or death of a loved one, please call the Church office at 407.876.4991, Option 5, so a pastor can support you.
