St. Luke Women’s GATHER Bible,
Brunch & Mini-retreatSaturday, December 11, 2021 In the Fellowship HallThe women of Advent, The women of Advent, our spiritual grandmothers: our spiritual grandmothers:Hannah, Mary, Elizabeth and Anna (Bible Study led by Pastor Christa, written by The Rev. Lindsay Hardin Freeman and published in the November/December 2021 Gather Women’s Magazine) The women of Advent: Drawing strength from our spiritual grandmothers by Lindsay Hardin FreemanADVENT can be a wonderful mix of emotions: joy, delight and anticipation. Sometimes, however, as we prepare to celebrate the miracle of Jesus’ birth, we may find ourselves consumed with too many details, and even worse, sorrows of years past.So, in this time of joyous anticipation and somber reflection, what to do about those mixed emotions? Look to the women of the Bible, especially the strong, bold, outspoken women directly connected to Jesus’ birth: Collectively they dealt with the death of a son, the death of a spouse, harassment, infertility, fear, anxiety and grief. Think of them as your spiritual grandmothers, your guides in traversing difficult ground. If we ignore their stories, we miss out on a literal host of resources — and just perhaps, a richer Advent.
Thanksgiving Worship & Pie Social
When: Wednesday, November 24thTime: 6:00 PMWhere: St. Luke Lutheran Church Pie Social: Immediately following worshipin the Fellowship Hall (about 6:45 PM)Bring a Pie to Church!Child-friendly!Bring your family or invite a friend
Council Retreat
In September 2021
At the Norbertine Community of Santa MariaDe La Vid Abbey in Albuquerque
Women’s Mini-Retreat November 13 (9:15- 11:45PM)
In the Fellowship HallSession 3: Wind of God:Refiner and Re-router Our session is generally planned as follows9:15 – 9:30 coffee/tea and fellowship9:30-10:00 Opening music, crea6ve theme sharing,10-11 large & small group study11 Brunch break!11:10 large & small group study part 211:30 closing prayer11:30-11:45 more coffee/tea and fellowship
NEW MEMBERS /INQUIRERS CLASS & CONVERSATION
Journey with Jesus and Pastors Christa & Wayne (between services 9:15-10:15 AM) IN THE LIBRARY/LOUNGE October 24:POWER SURGE (Living Christ’s Love, Journeying with Jesus) Prayer – constant contact with God – Pray without ceasing – T.R.I.P. Worship regularly – Lutheran Church = RECEIVE Word & Sacrament Read & Reflect on the Bible Serve inside & outside of the church Reach out to invite others Give of your 6me, talent & treasureWhich is easiest, which most important, and which is most challengingfor you?ST. LUKE LUTHERAN CHURCH particularities … history, mission, vision,values, and hopes… October 30 & 31:RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS/ AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM: (for those who would like to make this commitment to the St. Luke churchfamily and receive these promises from the St. Luke church family, you mayjoin at any of our three weekend worship services)We so look forward to experiencing a fresh breeze of the Holy Spirit as weshare together. Please sign up on the weekly goldenrod worship bulle6ninserts – or just show up on Sunday morning!
MAKE TIME FOR ST. LUKE CONFIRMATION!
Confirmation Program resumes with Enrollment into Confirmation for new students August 21 & 22, 2021 weekly mini-workshops will be held via Zoom or in-person, or a combination of both! (exact time and dates will be decided on together with participants. Possibly – one hour on Wednesdays after school/ late afternoon) We want to see YOUR (new?) face with us in this faith formation time! If you are in 6th or 7th grade or above, please contact Pastor Christa to join in – Bible stories, short answer Bible “not-so-trivia” facts, Small Catechism, Stump the Pastor, 1 minute sports breaks, snacks (did somebody say SNACKS????) creative arts, and we’ll brainstorm meaningful worship & service projects for the upcoming year. Call or contact the church office and/or Pastor Christa today pastorchristaabq@gmail.com ! What’s a Christian without a little catechism time? We hope to also plan an on-site confirmation week at Rainbow Trails Camp in Summer 2022.
ELDERS ALIVE, Tuesdays from 11 AM to 2 PM
The first day of in-person sessions of Elders Alive was this past Tuesday, August 10th. We heard about Fostering Kittens with Janet Morse, and we had music, fellowship, crafts and a lot of fun!!!!. Come with us every Tuesday from 11 to 2pm to enjoy a different subject each day.
We Can Sing in Community Once Again!
Studies on singing reentry into our COVID world are finally coming in! I can share specifics with you if you are interested, just drop me a note. But, let’s cut to the chase… We! Can! Sing! If you are fully vaccinated, you can sing with or without a mask. If you are unvaccinated, you must continue to wear a mask, however, you are welcome to join in our Congregational Song!I am looking forward to hearing OUR voices once again! Pauleta Hendrickson, Director of Music Ministries “On your feet now-applaud God! Bring a gift of laughter, sing yourselves into his presence.” – Psalm 100:1-2, The Message
Come make a joyful noise with St Luke Church ABQ
Sundays 8:15 am (outdoor courtyard) or 10:30 inside.
From June 12 to August 15 2021, we would suspend the Saturday 5:00 PM Service
Schedule of Worship Services Sundays in the Summer We will be using the Now the Feast & Celebration Liturgy8:15 AM Worship in the Courtyard, starting June 1310:30 AM *In-Person Worship service10:30 AM Live stream worshipRecorded worship service a-er 11:30 will be available. Wednesdays, June 2, 9 and 166:30 – 7 PM: Radiant Grace on Zoom: Scripture,Prayer & Holy Communion