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This Week at St. Luke
Committees and Small Groups are meeting by Zoom,
except where otherwise noted
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Celebration of Reformation
Sermon on the Mount Series 7
21ST SUN. AFTER PENTECOST
5 PM - In-Person Worship service with Holy Communion
5 PM - Simultaneous Live-streamed Worship
Sunday, October 25
Celebration of Reformation
Sermon on the Mount Series 7
21ST SUN. AFTER PENTECOST
10:30 AM In-Person Worship service with Holy Communion
Baptism of Evan Louis Shore
10:30 AM Recorded video Worship service
Tuesday, October 27
No Tuesday Men's Bible Study; resumes Nov. 3 at 8 AM
9 AM Sermon on the Mount Tuesday AM Discussion Group - Preparation: read chapter 6
10 AM Women's GATHER Bible Study
6 PM Sermon on the Mount Tuesday PM Discussion Group - Preparation: read chapter 6
9:15-9:35 AM Preschool Music class - Courtyard
9:45 AM Preschool Worship - MOSES
11-11:20 AM Preschool Music class - Courtyard
No Staff Meeting; resumes next Tuesday
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Wednesday, October 28 continued
Noon Sermon on the Mount Wednesday Discussion Group - Preparation: chapter 6
2-3 PM Confirmation Class
5-6:15 PM Kids' Salt & Light (Christian Education)
5:30 PM Baptism Club
6:30-7 PM St Luke Mid-week Radiant Grace (Scripture, Prayer & Holy Communion)
Thursday, October 29
7 PM Stewardship for All Seasons
Saturday, October 31
Feast of All Saints Celebration
Sermon on the Mount Series 8
22nd SUN. AFTER PENTECOST
5 PM - In-Person Worship service with Holy Communion
Virtual Candle Lighting to remember our loved ones who have died
5 PM - Simultaneous Live-streamed Worship
Sunday, November 1
Feast of All Saints Celebration
Sermon on the Mount Series 8
22nd SUN. AFTER PENTECOST
10:30 AM In-Person Worship service with Holy Communion
Virtual Candle Lighting to remember our loved ones who have died
10:30 AM Recorded video Worship service
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St Luke Radiant
Schedule of Weekend Worship Services
Saturdays
5 PM **In-Person Worship service at St. Luke AND
5 PM Recommended for all: Live-streamed Worship service (from the safety of your own home)
Sundays
10:30 AM **In-Person Worship service at St. Luke AND
10:30 AM Recommended for all: Recorded video Worship service (from the safety of your own home)
* The Nursery and Lounge/Library are available for nursing moms & infants and small children with their parents.
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As we worship in-person
* Let's leave the blue zone parking spaces for church attendees who have difficulty walking.
* Let's wear masks and keep 6 ft. social distant the entire time we are together. We have extra masks, if you forget.
* If you need assistance, please ask an usher.
* After the worship service, we can have our conversations outside of the Narthex, still maintaining social distancing & wearing masks.
Thank you for helping St. Luke church remain safe and healthy.
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 St. Luke Radiant Sanctuary Space at HomeBefore worship starts, each household is encouraged to:
1) Light a candle or light a lamp.
2) Open your Bible or Bible app to today's readings.
3) Prepare a place at a table/desk. Do you have a flower in a vase or a plant? a cross? Liturgical decorations for Reformation Sunday?
4) For the Sacrament of Holy Communion: Prepare a plate with one slice, piece, or loaf of bread to be broken and shared, and enough cups of wine (red, rose or white are all fine) or grape juice for each participant. Cover everything with a clean cloth or napkin.
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St. Luke Lutheran Church
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Sermon on the Mount Series 7
Reformation Sunday
21sth Sunday after Pentecost
October 24/25, 2020
St. Luke RADIANT
(In Person and E-worship)
Photo by Roman Kraft on Unsplash
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” -- Jesus
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 Altar Flowers
Given by Terry & Barb Shirrod, in honor of Vaho's birthday
Sanctuary CandleGiven by the Terry & Barb Shirrod, "in honor of our grandson Vaho's third birthday."
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 2021 Stewardship
- $15,000 ($288/week) in additional giving will enable us to improve on-line outreach, use of social media, and welcome people we would not otherwise reach
- $8,000 ($154/week) in additional gifts will continue our commitment to increasing our giving to the greater Church as well as local and global ministries
- $9,000 ($173/week) in increased generosity will help continue what we have already begun in our ministry and care for our excellent and professional staff
Mark your calendars…
7/8 November – Temple Talk (Communications Initiative)
14/15 November – Temple Talk (Benevolence, Global Mission, and Current Operations Initiative
21/22 November – Commitment Weekend
5/6 December – Celebration Weekend
- Your 2021 Stewardship Team
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Hymns at WorshipIs there a hymn you’d like to hear during our worship that you haven’t heard in a while? Please let us know by contacting Pauleta at musicdirector@stlukeabq.org, the Pastors at 505.299.2621, or WMA Team at wma@stlukeabq.org and we’ll do our best to include it in an upcoming worship service.
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St. Luke Audio-Visual Team
A St. Luke AV team has been formed with the purpose of enhancing our congregation's worship through sight and sound - whether our congregation is at home streaming our worship or in person at our sanctuary.
We will be studying how to improve our present AV system (through the hiring of a consultant) and developing a future AV vision as we consider factors like our church's mission, future growth, and worship styles.
Stay tuned for more information!
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Video Production & Streaming TeamWE NEED HELP - to work with Greg Anderson and Kaden Helmka with the video production setup and streaming of the church services, as follows:
* Saturday evening streaming
* Sunday service support when videos are being used with the service.
If you can help us, please send an email to Greg at greg.w.anderson@comcast.net. It is planned to have an initial Zoom meeting to give an overview of what is done. For those that wish to engage in the team, future training sessions will be set up. We hope you can partner with us. We need you! |
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 St. Luke Mid-Week Radiant Grace
with Pastor ChristaWednesdays at 6:30 - 7 PM
* Meditative song & scripture with "Pray as You Go" (a gift for the wider Church, from the Jesuit community. See https://pray-as-you-go.org/about/
* Prayer concerns & celebrations
* Holy Communion (prepare your own bread & wine/grape juice)
Our host is Christ, and all are welcome!
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Pastoral Care & Conversations
Available by phone, by online visit, or by "Courtyard Care," out in the church courtyard, six feet apart while wearing masks. Contact Pastor Christa at pastorchristaABQ@gmail.com or Pastor Wayne at pastorwayneABQ@gmail.com. |
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What We’re Reading / Watching Now
This is a new feature in the Horizon – we invite YOUR input and short contributions about what you are reading in future Horizons. Submit by Nov. 15 for the Dec. Horizon to StLuke@thuntek.net. |
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 Elders Alive!continues Virtual Travel to
Russia
with Ed Walters
Tuesday, November 17
1 - 2:30 PM via Zoom
Come for community, discussion and learning. Participants who have visited Russia are encouraged to share photos or mementos during this session.
Contact Judy Moore at judyhmoore@gmail.com for more information & Zoom link.
Invite your friends too!
No luggage to pack - just come!
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 Kids' Salt & Light (Christian Education)
for kids preschool (with parents' help) - 6th grade
Wednesdays
5:00 - 6:15 PM on Zoom
Baptism 2020 Club
Wednesday, Oct. 28
5:30 PM via Zoom
We hope to be joined by other young families, and other baptisms in the near future. Also, remember, you’re never too old or too young for Holy Baptism, the beautiful Sacrament of Belonging.
Call up one of our St. Luke pastors to talk about the possibilities!
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St. Luke Confirmation
Confirmation weekly mini-workshops
for 7th graders or above
Wednesdays,
2- 3 PM via Zoom
We will have Bible stories, short answer Bible not-so-trivia facts, Small Catechism, Stump the Pastor, one minute sports breaks, creative arts, and brainstorming meaningful worship & service projects for the upcoming year.
Call or contact the church office and/or Pastor Christa today pastorchristaabq@gmail.com!
We hope to also plan an on-site confirmation week at Rainbow Trail Camp in 2021!
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St Luke Radiant In-Person Worship
Volunteer Opportunity
If coming to an in-person service is more comfortable for you now, perhaps you would like to be part of the worship team as an usher. The usual duties include setting up the bulletin table, greeting and directing attendees to the bulletins (and communion cups on specified weekends), and keeping a record of attendance (for potential COVID tracing). If you are interested, please contact the church office at 299-2621 or at stluke@thuntek.net and a representative from the Worship, Music & the Arts Committee will contact you to talk about scheduling. Helpers are needed for both Saturday and Sunday services, so pick the service you prefer to attend. We look forward to seeing you in person.
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The Sunday 8:15 AM Worship Service
Recently, many of you have asked if/when the Sunday 8:15 a.m. service will return. Rest assured, there is no intent to eliminate this important Service. However, as of now, there are two things contributing to our decision to hold off on bringing back this Service: 1) We sanitize the sanctuary prior to each Service on Saturday and Sunday. This is to assure that we begin each Service with a sanitized worship space. If we were to bring back the 8:15 service that would require a sanitization between services which is not feasible at this time. 2) We have a very limited number of volunteers that are needed to prepare for, assist in conducting, and close up following services. Bringing back the 8:15 Service at this time would place a significant burden on the volunteers we do have and so we have elected not to do that at this time. When we can address these two areas or conditions are such that they are no longer required, we will recommend to the Council that we bring back the 8:15 service. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Peace and Blessings from your Worship, Music, and the Arts Team
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Women's GATHER Bible Study
Tuesday, October 27
Via Zoom at 10:30 AM (starts a little bit later this month)
Study: ‘The holy “now” - recognizing and responding to God’s Kairos time’, by Meghan Johnston Aelabouni; found in the October 2020 Gather magazine. Gayle Carleton will lead us in this first part of a three-session study focusing on the theme of “holy time.” Join us & invite a friend. Information: Bev Berardinelli at WomensBibleStudy@stlukeABQ.org
Lamplighters
Thursday, November 5
Via Zoom at 2 PM
Study: "Unashamed" section (about Rahab) in the book, "A Lineage of Grace" by Francine Rivers. All women are invited! We just began this book in October, so come and join us as we discuss stories about 5 women in Jesus' lineage. Information: Gayle Carleton at Lamplighters@stlukeabq.org.
Men's Bible Study
Resumes Tuesday, November 3
Via Zoom at 8 AM
Contact David Follstaedt at MensBibleStudy@stlukeabq.org for more information.
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Bucket of Change
Your donation in October will benefit GREATER ALBUQUERQUE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (GAHH) which gives an opportunity for low income families to purchase a home. To contribute online, go to StLukeABQ.org or mail your check to the church office, indicating GAHH on the memo line.
Friends of St. Luke Preschool
You can make a contribution to the preschool via postal mail or online, go to StLukeABQ.org, click the GIVE NOW button, and select FRIENDS OF THE PRESCHOOL SUPPORT FUND. Thank you for your support.
The Storehouse
Food pantry for our neighbors in need. Please place your gifts of canned fish/meat & other non-perishable foods in the green barrel by the elevator.
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Prayers of St. Luke Church Family
Rejoice with those rejoice, weep with those who weep. - Romans 12:15
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For those in need of strength, help, healing, comfort
We pray for Matt (son of Sandy Williams Clark); Marv Plugge; Barbara (Chris Hollowwa's sister); Emerson (preschooler); Aleigh & daughter Josie (preschooler); the mother of Sandy Spears (friend of Pauletta Hendrickson); for Mary Rupe (husband Don); Bonnie Paine (experiencing challenges with medical treatment; husband Bob); Audrey; Sarah; Sandy; Benda (long-time friend of Sandy Williams); Barb McCoy (Barbara Exley's aunt); Jim & Evelyn (preschool teacher Deborah's grandparents); Geffin & Nancy; Bill & Mary Ann Arnold; and Magda Renteria & son Roger.
We pray for our homebound members: Melda Burns, Billie Cooper, Leah & Dick Coughenour, Dottie Donohoe, Aida Elliot, Marilyn Feagler, Lucille Few, Janet Garcia, Mike Griffin, Joann Holmes, Frank Johnson, Bonnie Peter, Leona Reck, Howard Romme, Lois Sherwood, Ardys Theophilus, and Donald Vlasaty.
We pray for all students in schools, online or in-person, especially our St. Luke Preschool students and the APS students.
We pray for St. Luke ministries and small groups.
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We pray for those affected by wildfires and states near the gulf affected by tropical storms.
We pray for God's mercy in communities where human-made fires are raging. May He make us instruments of His peace.
We pray for the production, producers, & testers of a safe, affordable, ethically-produced, and effective vaccine.
For the wider church
We pray for the Navajo Lutheran Mission in Rock Point, AZ; and missionaries sent by our Lord to serve in various parts of the world.
We pray for all Christian churches, especially those in Albuquerque and the persecuted church world-wide - Christians suffering and dying for their faith. Pray for children in Christian families who are being taken from their homes because of their parents' religious beliefs.
We pray for medical missionaries and those without access to good health care in the U.S.A. and around the world.
Please contact our church Office Manager, Angie Miller at 505.299.2621 or at stluke@thuntek.net to add people to our prayer chain or for a complete copy of the prayer list.
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St. Luke Preschool
For information and/or enrollment for school year 2020-2021, contact preschool at stlukesc@thuntek.net or at 505.292.8812. Click here to go to the Preschool website.
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ST. LUKE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Pastor Christa von Zychlin
Pastor Wayne Leo Nieminen
Pauleta Hendrickson, Director of Music Ministries
Angelica Miller, Church Office Manager
Michelle Barba, Bookkeeper
Lori Erven, St. Luke Preschool Director
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