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Regular Worship Schedule
Sundays - 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Childcare at the late service
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THIS SUNDAY'S WORSHIP
Jesus' Witness to the Woman at the Well
John 4
Jesus loves the Woman at the Well. That love strengthened her and gave her courage to witness even to those who despised her.
Click here for the worship folders, to register your online worship and to link to the livestream.
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IN OUR PRAYERS
Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
We pray for healing for:
- John Christopher, who is home from the hospital
- Jean Kuechenmeister, friend of Sherri Luxen, who is hospitalized
- Barbara Baranovic, undergoing medical tests
- Herb Wissel (grandfather of ECC child, Wilmot), who is in ICU
We rejoice with Stephen (Jr.) and Logan Carter at the birth of their son, Beau Theodore, on March 11. Grandparents are Stephen (Sr.) and Debbie Carter.
We ask God to guide Nicole McReynolds as she consider the position of 3- and 4-year-old Word of Life Preschool Teacher at our campus.
We ask God's blessings on a new SELC District church plant launching Sunday, March 26, in Sanford, FL. This new worshipping community will be a satellite of Holy Cross, located at their school campus.
To request prayer, go to the Prayer Page on our website. You can indicate if you want the prayers to be confidential or included in the Sunday prayers and/or the e-news. You also can sign up to be a Prayer Partner.
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Join us this Sunday for our next Coffee Tawlk. This time it's about witnessing. This can be a challenging topic to some, but don't worry, "We'll talk amongst ourselves--No big whoop!"
And check out this video from our own Randall Schlesselman.
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EASTER EGG-VITATION
Invite Your Friends and Family to Easter Events
The power of the resurrection of Jesus changes everything. Take the opportunity to witness to your family and friends. Invite them to Holy Week worship with an Egg-vitation!
What's an Egg-vitation? It's a plastic Easter egg that includes:
- A mini-pamphlet explaining the significance of Good Friday and Easter with worship times.
- An invitation to the Egg Hunt and Easter Breakfast
- A tag with church information. You can use the back to write a personal message.
- A "He is Risen" button pin.(Coming soon!)
Click here for a preview of the contents.
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You can pick up Egg-vitations in the church entrance on the tree starting Sunday. May the love of Christ give us each the courage to share the joy of Easter!
Special thanks to the amazing, hard-working volunteers who assembled over 250 eggs: Barbara Baranovic, Joan and Ron Shebik, Kathy Moffett, Josh McDonald, Rachel Larson, Mary Bartlow and Kathy Christopher.
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ALL-IN DISCIPLESHIP
What does it mean to Witness?
If the President of the United States asked you to be his ambassador to represent him to another nation, would you accept the task? Jesus invites us all to be His ambassadors to the world! Do we say yes? We must!
The more we understand the fullness of the good news of the Gospel, the more we can’t help ourselves but to tell everyone (See 2 Corinthian 4:13 ). Learn more about Witness and the other Christian habits and what Jesus wants in His relationship with you by picking up a green All-In Discipleship folder in our narthex, or by going online at: https://www.stlucaslcms.org/all-in/
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RED HAT MEETING
This Sunday, March 19
The Red Hat ladies will be meeting Sunday March 19, at noon, at Fire House Bar & Grill, located 3500 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, Missouri.
If you are interested in joining the Red Hat Group, please contact Sharon Majoros, Sharon.m3845@yahoo.com or (314) 922-4678.
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SCHEDULE FOR LENT
Wednesday Lenten Services
March 22, 29
- Light Dinner - 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
- Midweek Lenten Service - 7:00 p.m.
- Choir Practice - 7:45 p.m.
POTLUCK SUPPER FOR WED., MAR. 29
A signup sheet is available in the narthex to indicate which main dish, side, salad, dessert or beverage you plan to bring.
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New Topic: Sunday AM Bible Class
Sundays, 915 a.m.
Book of Zechariah: Pointing to Christ
The Sunday Morning Bible Class is studying the Book of Zechariah, second to last book of the Old Testament. This book predicts, with stunning accuracy, God's plan of salvation through the coming Messiah, Jesus. Join us for this remarkable book.
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THANKS TO ALL FOR THE RUMMAGE SALE
We are thankful to God for a very successful rummage sale. By God's blessing we received $2000 in sales, more that double recent previous sales.
A HUGE THANK YOU to the many volunteers that made this possible! Of course, thanks to the faithful Women's Guild with Nancy Roach leading, the Men's Club, who did a lot of heavy lifting, and all those who donated items to sell, and those who purchased.
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MEET THE ELDERS
Hi! I'm Phil Miksad, and one of the hats I wear at Saint Lucas is that of Elder. I'm happy to serve in this way, to give back to Saint Lucas as it has given so much to me. I've served as Pastor in Lakefield, MN, Raritan, NJ, and Galloway, NJ. Happily married to my wife Carol for almost 49 years.
Click here for a list indicating to which elder your household has been assigned.
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EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Saturday, April 8, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Easter and the Eggstravaganza are just around the corner. On Saturday, April 8, the Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 1:00 p.m. We are asking for donations of plastic eggs (no hard-boiled eggs) and candy to stuff the eggs.
There will be a box placed in the narthex for the eggs and candy through Palm Sunday, April 2. You may also bring your plastic eggs and candy donations in early in the morning of the hunt. If you have any questions regarding the Egg Hunt, please contact Art Matia at (314) 776-3336. Thank you for your donations.
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EASTER LILIES
Easter lilies are ordered for Easter to beautify our altar. Sign the sheet in the back of church for 1 or more lilies. They are $10 each and can be taken home after the 10:30 a.m. Easter worship service.
Cash or checks may be given to Nancy Roach, Jane Mihalevich, Sue Hasselbring or Joyce Kolnik. Please make checks payable to St. Lucas Women's Guild.
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WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Mondays, 11:30 a.m. (Last week!)
Peter...from Fisherman to Fisher of Men
A Bible Study based on the life and ministry of the Apostle Peter (by Donna Pyle).
This brown bag Women’s Bible Study is offered at St. Lucas on Mondays at 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the multi-purpose room. All women of the congregation and their friends are invited to attend. The class is led by Phil and Carol Miksad. For more information contact Carol (click here)
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WORSHIP NOTE: As we are marking the third anniversary of COVID, the Elders are rolling back the final COVID related precautions. Starting April 2, Palm Sunday, we will again pass the offering plate in the sanctuary. Pastor again hand the host (wafer) directly to communicants, after using hand sanitizer. If you still prefer to receive the host in the plastic cup, just let Pastor know.
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EASTER OFFERINGS
Try Online Giving
We celebrate this blessed holiday, as it has brought hope and joy to billions of people throughout history.
Make Easter offerings online during the Easter season! It is encouraging to see both new and familiar faces at our worship services. Throughout the year, many of you already support the congregation with your time, talent and financial contributions but greater seasonal participation is always welcome. We encourage you to consider our electronic giving program. We accept donations made from your bank account and credit card or debit cards. It takes just a few minutes to set up a recurring giving plan.
Your generous gifts are being used to support the ministries and missions of St. Lucas here in St. Louis and throughout the world through our SELC District and the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.
Click here to access our Giving Page.
By the way, did you know you can participate in our services online whenever you can’t attend in person? You can! It's more than a livestream. It's the full church experience.
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THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS
Directing Thrivent Choice Dollars to St. Lucas is easy and online!
Remember St. Lucas by directing your Thrivent Choice Dollars. We recently received a total of $158.00 from three of our St. Lucas Thrivent members. Thank you!
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Pregnancy Help Center Collection
Parish Nurses are sponsoring a collection for a charity known as Hand 'N Hand, a pregnancy help center.
This non-profit center offers all services free of charge and include pregnancy tests, ultrasounds administered by a registered nurse to validate a viable pregnancy, as well as accurate information on pregnancy options.
In addition, over 70 trained volunteers provide a variety of free services including monthly one-on-one educational sessions for first-time mothers-to-be, and weekly material needs assistance for infants up to age two.
All past and present clients, regardless of the age of their children are invited to attend monthly meetings to get acquainted with other moms and to hear speakers on a variety of encouraging and beneficial topics.
Hand ‘N Hand also offers an eight-week abortion recovery program for women of all ages who are struggling with a past abortion decision.
- In March, we will be collecting baby socks
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ECC NEWS
The infants have been busy making footprints.
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SHEPHERD'S WATCH
Childcare for the 10:30 a.m. service
Does attending church with energetic children give you pause? God gave you the gift of a child, so let us give you the gift of childcare! Bring your children, ages 3 until ready for "big church, to the preschool classroom.
Let us serve you, while you worship the Lord.
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WOL RESTAURANT NIGHT
March 21st, 4:00-8:00 p.m.
It is being held at Chipotle (on Hampton). A flyer is needed for in-person ordering or this code for online ordering: LDJDWAQ
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This sale will be held in the Word of Life gymnasium (6535 Eichelberger St., St. Louis, MO 63109). Visit https://ascensionstl.com/plants for details and to download an order form. Contact Karen Hilkerbaumer at (314) 378-2977 or Julie Headrick at (314) 258-2169 with questions or to volunteer.
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BIRTHDAYS
22- Rita Zipay
23 - Marguerite Hennessy
Joyce Kolnik
Larry Pritchett
ANNIVERSARIES
23 - John & Rebecca Brewer
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Calendar for the Week of March 19, 2023
This Lord's Day - Worship - 8:00 a.m. (Livestreamed)
Coffee Tawlk on Witness (Adults, Youth, The Faith for Life)
Sunday School - 9:15 a.m.
Worship - 10:30 a.m. (Childcare provided, livestreamed)
Women's Guild - 11:30 a.m.
Monday - Women's Bible Study 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday - Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Children's Chapel - 9:30 a.m.
Lite Dinner - 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Wednesday Lenten Service 7:00 p.m.
Choir Practice 7:45 p.m.
Thursday - LWR Quilting - 9:30 -11:30 a.m.
Next Lord's Day - Worship - 8:00 a.m. (Livestreamed)
Adult Bible Class, Faith for Life, ati Sunday School - 9:15 a.m.
Worship - 10:30 a.m. (Childcare provided, livestreamed)
Our Response to God's Love
Attendance Lent Wednesday 3/8 - 35, Offerings: $248.00
Attendance Sunday 3/12: 8:00 - 39, 10:30 - 71, Total - 110
Bible Class - 17, Sunday School - 4, Faith for Life - 2
Offerings: 3/12 Plate Offering - $33.00 Envelopes - $3550.00, ASP - $50.00, Major Repairs - $25.00, Gift to Church -$50.00, Bible Class - $12.00, Use of facilities - $15.00, ECC Reimbursements - $1250.00 TOTAL - $4985.00
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