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Thoughts and Prayer
And God said, "Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind." And it was so. God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good."

St. Luke's Family, 

This is the final week in which the church highlights the Season of Creation. We are called to Renewing, Repairing and Restoring our commitments to God, to one another, and to all of creation. This coming Sunday we'll celebrate this with a Blessing of the Animals at 4 p.m. here on the church lawn. We've invited the community and, in particular, we've invited Greater St. Paul's African Methodist Episcopal Church to join us. I look forward to Sunday's cacophony of barks, meows, neighs, and any other singing our animal friends offer.

Please come and join in the fun, whether you have a pet to get blessed or not. We'll have popcorn, Sno Cones, and "doggie" bags for the animals. 

Yours in love and faith, Polly 
 


 
Yours in Christ, Polly

 
Worship

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, * O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.  Psalm 19
 

Sunday October 4th we celebrate Holy Eucharist together. It may look a little different, with safeguards in place, but it is important for us to care for one another's health. 

Rachel Eskite, our seminarian is preaching Sunday!  

Our Sunday service is at 10:15 a.m.
The service will be live-streamed as well.


Download the bulletin for this Sunday, October 4 here.
Go to our website to find the link to our online service. 

Join us also online Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. for Evening Prayer via our Facebook page. You can find the evening prayer bulletin in the Notes Section of our Facebook page or by clicking here. 
The Daily Office 
(Morning and Evening Prayer)

Participation in the Daily Office is at the heart of Anglican spirituality. It is the proper form of daily public worship in the church and may be led by either a clergy or lay person. 

On Wednesday evenings St. Luke's offers evening prayer live online and we'd love to have lay persons lead the service from your home or at the church if you prefer. The service calls us together to thank God for  the past day, and to pray that "this evening may be holy, good, and peaceful." Sharing these quiet prayers and readings from scripture builds and strengthens  the body of Christ. If you would like to take part in leading Evening Prayer please let Polly know. She will walk you through this wonderful lay ministry opportunity. 
 
Christian Education
Forward Day By Day

The new booklets are here! 
Forward Day by Day is a booklet of daily inspirational meditations reflecting on a specific Bible passage. 

Come by the office to pick up your free copy!
"Getting more out of the BIBLE!"
Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. on ZOOM

JOIN IN ANY SUNDAY! Each class is independent of the others.
Following the Anglican tradition means we seek to interpret scripture reasonably in community. Studying the bible in a holistic and nonliteral way gives us a broader understanding of the writings in the context in which they were written. Join us Sunday morning on Zoom to learn more! 

Meeting ID: 876 6518 3316
Passcode: 92020

We've got you typed! Just kidding. Our book groups are enjoying tremendously fun discussions on the Enneagram! 
On Wednesday mornings at 10am.
And Tuesday evenings at 6:45 pm.

Our ZOOM meeting number is 821 5121 9663 and the Passcode is 2020

We will share our Enneagram Journey as we learn more! 
Pastoral Care Note
Dear ones, If you are going into the hospital, have need of prayer or counsel, or have a family member unable to attend church or you are unable to attend, please contact The Rev. Polly Robb at 256-520-7211 or call the church office at 256-574-6216 and leave a message. 
 
Polly would also love to schedule a porch visit if you'd like. Just give her a call or send her an email. 
Altar Flowers
Thanks to all those who've signed up for our beautiful altar flowers!

We have the following weeks open for 2020.
October 11
November 1

Please call us at the church office to sign-up.
This Sunday!

We will be on the lawn at St. Luke's for The Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 4, at 4:00 p.m.

Please invite your neighbors, bring your furry or feathered friends, and join in the fun.
There will be treats for humans and our four-legged friends. 
Financial Update
St. Luke's Financial Update--and NEWS ON GRANT! 
 
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
 
Budget to Date (Jan thru Sept.):  $113,850
Giving to Date:  $98,616
Total Income to date with PPP loan: $109,816

NEWS: St. Luke's applied and has been approved to receive $15,000 in grant money from the CARES ACT. This money is to be used for our Food assistance ministry (aka Pantry) and for upgrading our internet infrastructure and digital communications to tell folks in the community about our ministries here at St. Luke's. We're very excited to have this helpful boost!! 

Please be in touch if you have any questions regarding our parish finances or to ask about your own pledge status.
Faithfully, Polly 
 
 Food Pantry News

WE'VE GOT PANTRY THIS SATURDAY!! 


(HARD AT WORK PACKING BEANS)

Please help us by spreading the word by sharing on Facebook and with friends! AND donate dry goods anytime!! We're always collecting jars of peanut butter, cans of black beans, and boxes of crackers. 
 
What's Happening at St. Luke's

 

Birthdays This Week:


Xander Argiro       10/5               Joah Dovers        10/8
Georgia Duke         10/9               Debbie Butler     10/10

Watch over your children, Xander, Joah, Georgia, and Debbie, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be.  Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall, and in their hearts, may your peace which passes understanding, abide all of the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 
Our prayer list: 
Our parishioners: Brevy and Kathy Cannon, Sherry Holland, John Robinson, Danny Bridges, John Will White, Linda Wangbickler, Brett Bell, Tim Sanders and our parish loved ones and friends: Garry Sanders, Kathleen Scott, Alyssa Newsom, Debra Hale, Clifton McWilliamson, Nancy Newton (friend of Stan Schmoller), Brad Yates (Bob Yates' brother), Mack Cox, Tommy Watts and family, Alan Davis (friend of Ann Moody), Jim Swords (friend of Stan Schmoller), Richard Caldwell, Carolyn and Wayne Staton (Tim Haston's mother and step-father), John Gerlach (Joe Gerlach's brother), Jonathan Ramsey (son of former St. Luke's parishioners Janet and Robert Shadoin), Lannie Bryan (Melody Reed's dad), Mike Porter (Everett Reed's uncle), Cindy Crump (Jean Duke's sister), Jameson Wangbickler (son of Jim and Linda Wangbickler), Charlotte Talley (friend and neighbor of Stan Schmoller), and Cherri Baker (friend of Tim Sanders)
 

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST:
PROPER 22
Sunday, October 4


ALMIGHTY AND EVERLASTING GOD, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen. 

The lectionary readings can be found here: 
 SCRIPTURE READINGS for SUNDAY,  October 4
 

First Lesson: Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20
Psalm: 19
Second Lesson: Philippians 3:4b-14
The Gospel: Matthew 21:33-46
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