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The Next Two Weeks at St. Luke
Committees and Small Groups are meeting by Zoom,
except where otherwise noted
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Christ the King
5 PM - In-Person Worship service with Holy Communion
Stewardship Commitment
5 PM - Simultaneous Live-streamed Worship
Sunday, November 22
Christ the King
10:30 AM In-Person Worship service with Holy Communion
Stewardship Commitment
Recorded video of Worship service available
1:30 PM Interfaith Thanksgiving service online
Monday, November 23
**Pastor Christa and Pastor Wayne out of the office Nov. 23-30, Contact for emergency only: pastorchristaABQ@gmail.com pastorwayneABQ@gmail.com.
**Church office closed this week. Phone messages only will be checked Monday-Wednesday.
Tuesday, November 24
8 AM Men's Bible Study
10 AM Women's GATHER Bible Study
Thurs. & Fri., November 26-27
Thanksgiving Holiday
St. Luke church and school closed.
Saturday, November 28
First Sunday in Advent
Liturgist: Tom Berardinelli
5 PM - In-Person Worship service
5 PM - Simultaneous Live-streamed Worship
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Sunday, November 29
First Sunday in Advent
Liturgist: Lorna Hansen
10:30 AM In-Person Worship service
Recorded video of Worship service available
Monday, November 30
Tuesday, December 1
8 AM Men's Bible Study
2:30 PM Staff meeting
6:30 PM Worship, Music, & the Arts
Wednesday, December 2
9:15 AM & 11 AM Preschool Music
2-3 PM Confirmation class
5-6:15 PM Kids' Salt & Light
6:30 PM Radiant Grace in Advent - Holden Prayer service
7:30 PM Choir
Thursday, December 3
9:15 AM & 11 AM Preschool Music
2 PM Lamplighters
5 PM Personnel Comm.
6 PM Children, Youth, Family Comm.
7 PM Stewardship for All Seasons Ministry
Friday, December 4
Deadline to submit 2020 Annual Reports (from committee/ministry leaders)
7 PM Music rehearsal - Nave
Saturday, December 5
Second Sunday in Advent
5 PM - In-Person Worship service with Holy Communion
Virtual Celebration
5 PM - Simultaneous Live-streamed Worship
Sunday, December 6
Second Sunday in Advent
10:30 AM In-Person Worship service with Holy Communion
Virtual Celebration
Recorded video of Worship service available
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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.
* The Nursery and Lounge/Library are available for nursing moms & infants and small children with their parents.
Thank you for helping St. Luke church remain safe and healthy.
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St. Luke Radiant
Sanctuary Space at Home
Before worship starts, each household is encouraged to:
- Light a candle or light a lamp.
- Open your Bible or Bible app to today's readings.
- Prepare a place at a table/desk. Do you have a flower in a vase or a plant? a cross? Liturgical decorations?
- 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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Introducing a New Liturgy!“The gift of language combined with the gift of song was given to humanity that we should proclaim the Word of God through music!” - Martin Luther
Dear St. Luke community, we are introducing a new liturgy this Christ the King weekend which will continue through the weekends of Epiphany! This liturgy is not from any of our usual Ten Settings in our ELW, but from the “Service Music” sections of our ELW (Evangelical Lutheran Worship) and WOV (With One Voice)- a well-kept secret with beautiful musical selections (Kyries, Hymn of Praises, Lamb of Gods etc.) which we have been encouraged to use, by the larger church. May God bless our worship!
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St. Luke Lutheran Church
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Christ the King
November 21/22, 2020
St. Luke RADIANT
(In Person and E-worship)
Fischer, Tony. Soup Kitchen at the House of Mercy Church, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN . http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=57902
37Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? 38And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? 39And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?’ – Matthew 25:37-39
Livestream online available 5 PM on November 21
Click here for the weekend's bulletin.
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St. Luke Lutheran Church
Albuquerque, New Mexico
First Weekend in Advent
November 28/29, 2020
St. Luke
RADIANT
(In Person and E-worship)
"Oh, that You would rend the heavens! That You would come down! That the mountains might shake at Your present ---" - Isaiah 64:1
Livestream online available 5 PM on November 28
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 Altar FlowersNov. 21-22: Given by Barb Shirrod, in honor of Terry's birthday.
Nov. 28-29: Given by Dave & Betty Begeal, in celebration of their wedding anniversary.
Sanctuary Candle Given by Barb Shirrod, "in honor of Terry's birthday and in memory of his parents."
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 2021 StewardshipMark your calendars…
21/22 November – Commitment Weekend ... please bring your statement of intent or make your pledge online!
5/6 December – Celebration Weekend
Thank you for your generous hearts!
- Your 2021 Stewardship Team
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If you are interested in membership at St. Luke
or would like more information on St. Luke and its various activities, please contact Pastor Christa at pastorchristaABQ@gmail.com or Pastor Wayne at pastorwayneABQ@gmail.com
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 DO NOT BE AFRAID! - VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS PAGEANTand gift for the whole St. Luke family will be pre-recorded on Zoom and broadcasted on Christmas Day.
We need and want YOUR participation!
Please contact Pastor Christa at pastorchristaABQ@gmail.com or Angie at the office at StLuke@thuntek.net to offer our help. Nearly all will be done via Zoom and we need help with:
* Costuming
* Technical assistance with Zoom
* Special Music (contact Pauleta at MusicDirector@stlukeABQ.org)
* EXTRA angels, donkeys, sheep, magi, etc. of ALL AGES
We hope this will be a joyful intergenerational event, suitable for sharing with family and friends, far and near. Our Kids' Salt & Light Radiant Wednesday night families are going to be taking a major role, but we need lots of extra folks of ALL AGES to help tell the REAL Christmas Story for all ages.
Be Not Afraid! Join us!
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Poi nsettia plants for decorating the altar for Christmas Eve online worship service & the Christmas Day Virtual Pageant
Plants are available for offering, with optional dedication which will be posted on St. Luke GPS. Donation: $12 per plant. You may send your offering by postal mail or online at stlukeABQ.org by Wednesday, December 18th. You may include your dedication when you mail your donation or you may send it by email at stluke@thuntek.net. Thank you for your offering.
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Please join us for
Radiant Grace in Advent
Holden Evening Prayer
Wednesdays in December
6:30 - 7:00 PM via Zoom
This beautiful, candlelit service of prayer, song and scripture is just what our souls need this sacred season of HOPE.
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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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 Interfaith Thanksgiving LivestreamSunday, Nov 22 at 1:30, the annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be Livestreamed by the First Congregational United Church of Christ. We will share the service on our Facebook page (Facebook/@STLukeABQ) and through a link on our website www.StLukeABQ.org. You do not need to be a Facebook member to participate in this service. This year, the offering from the service will benefit Heading Home's Holiday of Hope Campaign. This is an opportunity to provide something which every person needs in their life, at all times: Hope. The Interfaith Community is proud to partner with Heading Home this holiday season as they work with hundreds of homeless families and individuals to provide them with items such as clothing, toiletries, toys and books for children, and nonperishable food. To support their work in the community, please consider participating in Heading Home’s Holiday of Hope Campaign. You can make a contribution to this campaign as part of in-person or on-line giving before December 15th. Please annotate that your gift is for the Interfaith Community. |
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Elders Alive!
We hope you've enjoyed our virtual travels to Thailand in Oct. & to Russia in Nov. The video of our trip to Russia is available at St Luke's website: stlukeabq.org; click on VIDEO on top menu; then choose ELDERS ALIVE. Enjoy the trip again or for the first time.
We'd like to hear from you; you are invited to:
Elders Alive Planning Meeting
Tuesday, December 8
1 PM, by Zoom
Please contact Judy Moore if you are participating.
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 Kids' Salt & Light (Christian Education)
for kids preschool (with parents' help) - 6th grade
Wednesdays (except on Nov. 25, Dec. 23 & 30)
5:00 - 6:15 PM
On Zoom
St. Luke Confirmation
Weekly mini-workshops for 7th graders or above
Wednesdays (except on Nov. 25, Dec. 23 & 30)
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.
We hope to also plan an on-site confirmation week at Rainbow Trail Camp in 2021!
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Tuesdays
(except on Dec. 22 & 29)
Via Zoom at 8 AM
Contact David Follstaedt at MensBibleStudy@stlukeabq.org for more information.
Women's GATHER Bible Study
Tuesday, November 24
Via Zoom at 10 AM
Study can be found in the November 2020 Gather magazine, page 18. It's the third part of Holy Time series, led by Bev Berardinelli. Invite a friend to join us as we learn more about how God's promises point us where we need to go. For Zoom link & copy of the study, contact Bev at WomensBibleStudy@StLukeABQ.org.
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 Jan, 15 for the February Horizon to StLuke@thuntek.net.
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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 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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Bucket of Change
Your donation in November will benefit MEALS ON WHEELS ALBUQUERQUE which serves 500 clients delivering nutritious meals & providing crucial social contact each day. There are no restrictions for age or disability; meals can be provided for any duration. To contribute online, go to StLukeABQ.org or mail your check to the church office, indicating MEALS ON WHEELS on the memo line.
Friends of St. Luke Preschool
To 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.
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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 Who Mourn
We pray for the Elliott family on the death of Aida Elliott on Nov. 17; Dellios family on accidental death of Niko Dellios, 28 yrs old (former student of Barb Shirrod, his father was a former co-teacher); family of Rayeford on his death (cousin of Barbara Exley's mother); Sharleen Pfeiffer-Anderson & daughter Staci on death of mother/grandmother Bonnie Peter; Jean Lunt (Judy Moore's sister) & her family on death of husband Tom, Steve & DeAnn Azar & family on death of Steve’s mother, Mary Virginia Azar; for the Von Zychlin family, especially Sue (wife) & young adult children on sudden death of Claus von Zychlin, Pastor Christa’s brother; for Uncle Walt on death of his wife Barb (Barbara Exley’s aunt); for Asendorf family on death of Evelyn (Les Anderson’s sister); and for Vicky (wife) & daughter Jennifer (Daleen Olson’s daughter-in-law) on death of Kenneth.
For Those in Need of Strength, Help, Healing, Comfort
We pray for health of Ronnie (brother-in-law of Michelle's Barba's brother Mike); health of Theresa (daughter of Sally Meeks); Ed; Marv Plugge; Mary Lou & Dennie Erickson (friends of Bob & Bonnie Paine); Audrey, George & Millie Brewer & daughter Kristie; Janis & Ray; Bill & Mary Ann Arnold; Geffin & Nancy; Emerson (preschooler); Aleigh & daughter Josie (preschooler); Jim & Evelyn; Bonnie Paine & husband Bob, Ray; Benda & family (Sandy Williams’ friend); Bill; Barbara (Chris Hollowwa’s sister); Roger (son of Magda Renteria).
Thanksgiving: Mike Griffin has moved to and is doing well at an assisted living facility. He would appreciate cards. Please contact the church office at 299-2621 or stluke@thuntek.net for his address.
We pray for members who work in medical/health fields and in industries that provide our basic needs.
We pray for members who can’t come to church, especially those who are homebound: Melda Burns, Billie Cooper, Dottie Donohoe, Phoebe English, Lucille Few, Mike Griffin, Leona Reck, Howard Romme, Lois Sherwood, Ardys Theophillus, Donald Vlasaty.
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For Those in Need of Strength, Help, Healing, Comfort continued
We pray for all students and staff in schools, engaged in online learning or in-person, especially our St. Luke Preschool and Director Lori Erven as they face many challenges.
We pray for communities, first responders, fire fighters, and outreach groups in western states where fires are raging.
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, and ethically-produced & effective vaccine.
For the Wider Church
Lutheran Family Services in Albuquerque, Navajo Lutheran Mission in Rock Point, AZ, and missionaries sent by God all over the world.
Christian churches, especially those in Albuquerque: St. Luke & Camino de Vida; and the persecuted church - Christians suffering and dying for their faith.
Medical missionaries and those without access to good health care in the U.S.A. and around the world.
For Our Country
We thank and pray for our veterans and their families.
We pray for the governing bodies of our city, state, country.
We pray for God’s will regarding the results of the national election and the governance of our city, state, and country.
Prayer Requests
Please submit your prayer requests to Angie by email at stluke@thuntek.net or by leaving a message at 505.299.2621.
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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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