Regular Worship Schedule
Sundays - 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Childcare at the late service
Both services are livestreamed at StLucasLCMS.org/livestream.
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THIS SUNDAY'S WORSHIP
God's Wisdom for Healthy Relationships
1 Thessalonians 5:9–28
God's plan for us is to encourage one another and build one another up. Join us as we talk about this Christian Habit of All-In Disciples, which addresses how we live and work together as brothers and sisters in Christ.
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
- Amy Schlesselman, step-mother of Randall, who is seriously ill
- Robert McNiel, who is recovering from surgery
- Mel Nierdieck, for recovery of strength
- Ron Solovic, who is recovering at home after a recent hospitalization.
We pray for our Vacation Bible School, which is fast approaching, that it may share God's love with many children and their families.
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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WELCOME DAVE GUEMMER
We welcome Dave Guemmer (pronounced "Gimmer") to St. Lucas! Dave moved from DeSoto to the Benton Park neighborhood of St. Louis--quite a change. He is transferring from Grace Lutheran Church, DeSoto.
Dave is a retired high school teacher and coach and continues to referee basketball and is currently rehabbing a house. He and his wife Debbie keep busy with their grown children, grandchildren and even great - grandchildren.
Be sure to extend Dave a hearty welcome when you normally see him at the early service and Adult Bible Class.
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COFFEE TAWLK on ENCOURAGEMENT
This Sunday May 21, 9:15 a.m.
Please join us for the All-In Discipleship Coffee Tawlk discussion on Encouragement, this Sunday, May 21st at 9:15 a.m. in the gym at St. Lucas. Hosted by Randall Schlesselman and Pastor Larson, it will be a casual, informal, and friendly discussion on what it means to be an All-In Encourager. As always, there will be a light breakfast served! You won't want to miss it!
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YOUTH FELLOWSHIP PARENT'S MEETING
Sunday, May 21, 2023
We are excited to begin planning our Youth Fellowship meetings and events for the summer. Seminarian Tyler Simmons will be heading up a meeting on Sunday, May 21, at St. Lucas immediately following the late service (approximately 11:45 a.m.). All parents of youth are invited to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!
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WHAT SHOULD WE AS CHRISTIANS ENCOURAGE?
God’s Word calls us to encourage one another and to build each other up. However, as we all struggle with our sinful nature, it may not be as easy as it sounds. God calls us to love and forgive each other but the devil is all too happy to sow discord, strife and even hatred in the church.
How do we practice the Christian habit of Encouragement in our lives?
- By loving and forgiving each other
- By having conversations that matter
- By building one another up
- By not going along with bad behavior
- By handling personal concerns according to God’s good order
Learn more about how Encouragement works 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 LUNCHEON
This Sunday May 21
All ladies - We will meet after the late service (approximately 11:30 a.m.) and head to El Catrin Mexican Restaurant. This is only about a block from church so most will be able to walk there. It would be wonderful if we had a large group - it is so much fun to fellowship with other ladies! Feel free to bring others. They don't have to be members of St. Lucas to enjoy being together.
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WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Mondays: 5/22, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/10
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
“You were made for this moment” is a five-session video Bible study on the Book of Esther. Come learn how the story of Esther inspires us to step up and stand out for God. Let Mary Bartlow, billandmary@msn.com, (314)-283-0049 know if you are interested in this study so she can make sure we have enough materials for everyone.
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PRAYERS FOR OUR GRADUATES
Sunday, June 4, both services
On Sunday, June 4, we will recognize and pray for God's blessings for our high school and college graduates. May God bless them in their vocations and keep them faithful their whole life through.
If you have such a graduate in your life, submit the information to the church office by May 31. Please include, name, relationship to you, institution graduating from and future plans.
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BUNCO
Thursday June 1, 6:30 p.m.
We will be playing Bunco in June, in the Multi Purpose Room. Come and bring a friend! Men are welcome.
Our charity this month will be Marygrove. It is a place where children, youth, and families in need have found hope and healing. As one of the largest therapeutic residential treatment programs in the state, they provide a safe home, compassionate care, and high-quality mental health services to children who have experienced significant trauma to restore their childhood and equip them for productive adulthood.
They are requesting paper towels, toilet paper, bleach, shower caps, shampoo/conditioner, personal hygiene products, dryer sheets, board games (ages 10-18), playing cards, arts & crafts supplies and dish towels.
Some bring snacks to share. Both snacks and donations are purely optional.
Please let Sharon Majoros, sharon.m3845@yahoo.com, know if you plan on attending. Hope to see you June 1. If you are not able to attend, but wish to donate, there is a black & white plaid tote in the back of church where you can put donations.
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SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS
Sundays, 9:15 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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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
June 5-9, 9:00 a.m. - noon
SAVE THE DATE! VBS is right around the corner. Mark your calendars for June 5-9, from 9:00 a.m. until noon each day. STELLAR * Shine Jesus’ Light will launch kids on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world. Stellar rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that’s light-years of faith-building fun.
As always, we need lots of volunteers to make this wonderful ministry a success. Please contact Cindy Riley at (314) 249-6036 or at rileyvacation@hotmail.com if you would love to help kids explore the galaxy and learn how Jesus shined his light into our world to bring hope, love, forgiveness, and joy!
Registration is open at
www.stlucaslcms.org/vbs
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CHANGE OF DATE FOR VBS DECORATING
Due to the recent water issue in the basement, we are moving our decorating day to Thursday, May 25 at 5:30 p.m. It should go pretty quickly if we have lots of volunteers. Thank you!
Contact Debbie Bretz at (314) 706-1828, bretzclassic@charter.net, or Cindy Riley (314) 249-6036, rileyvacation@hotmail.com, if you have questions. Thank you!
STAFF MEETING
May 30, 6:00 p.m.
We will be meeting on Tuesday, May 30 at 6:00pm, and the meeting normally lasts less than an hour. A light dinner will be provided. We will have an overview of the program, and you can pick up your information and staff t-shirts. See you there!
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AREA VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS
Ascension Lutheran Church
God’s Living Water-Covered in Jesus’ Grace
June 12-16 (9 a.m.-12 p.m.)
Timothy Lutheran Church
Gifted, July 17-21
(Dinner at 5:30 p.m. | Evening ends at 8:00 p.m.)
Children can choose activities in Music, Arts, & Sports
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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. Hand ‘N Hand offers an eight-week abortion recovery program for women of all ages who are struggling with a past abortion decision.
In May, we are collecting sippy cups.
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ECC NEWS
Enroll for Summer Camp
Summer Camp registration is now open. The camp will run June 5 through July 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please see Laurie Riley or our website for more information.
The infants have been enjoying the warm weather with bubbles.
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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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LWML - SELC SPRING RALLY
Zion Lutheran Church, Norridge, IL
May 20, 2023
You are invited to attend the LWML-SELC District Spring Rally at Zion Lutheran Church in Norridge, Illinois on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The registration will be at 9:30 a.m. with a Coffee Hour. The cost is $6.00.
The schedule is as follows:
- 10:00 a.m. - Bible study presented by Rev. Michael Croon
- 11:00 a.m. - Discussion on future plans and question and answer period on how the LWML - SELC operates.
- 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.- Lunch
- 12:30 p.m. - Ingathering of Gifts from the Heart for a Veterans' Home. These include men's tee shirts, white crew socks, diabetic socks, medium and large boxer shorts, handkerchiefs, and large print playing cards.
We hope that you will be able to join us.
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LWML - NATIONAL CONVENTION
Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 22-25, 2023
LWML National Convention
The 2023 LWML National Convention will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 22 - 25, 2023. If you would like to register for the national Convention, insert the code dpd to reduce your registration fee to $110. This is also the spousal registration fee. There is a childcare program available. Please refer to the convention website www.lwml.org/2023-convention for more information.
The theme of the
40th Biennial Convention is "Celebrate the Lord of the Nations".
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR- RECYCLING EVENT
August 26, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
What do you have sitting around the house with a cord or battery that is getting in your way of clearing out to make room for new stuff? I know you have accumulated items since our last event which was in 2021! Put everything in a pile and bring it to our Recycling Event scheduled for Saturday, August 26 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.. Most items will be taken at no charge. A list of items appears on the church website (https://www.stlucaslcms.org/) so you can see what kind of things they will accept. Go to the church calendar and click on August 26 to view.
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Birthdays
22 - Ivan Gomez, ECC Child
25 - Ruth Brooks
Linda Leggitt
26 - Cayden Atwell, ECC Child
27 - Louisa Wade, ECC Child
Anniversaries
23 - Bill & Mary Bartlow 31 years
24 - Mark & Diane Dymond 37 years
26 - Ron & Joan Shebik 57 years
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Calendar for the Week of May 21, 2023
This Lord's Day
Worship - 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (Both livestreamed)
Sunday School, - 9:15 a.m.
Coffee Tawlk 9:15 a.m.
Red Hats Meeting (After Late Service)
Youth Parents' Meeting (After Late Service)
Monday - Women's Bible Class - 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday - Children's Chapel - 9:30 a.m.
Thursday - LWR Quilting - 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Saturday - LWML SELC Spring Rally 10:00 a.m.
Next Lord's Day
Worship 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (Both livestreamed)
Adult Bible Class, Sunday School, and The Faith for Life - 9:15 a.m.
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Our Response to God's Love
Attendance 5/14: Sunday: 8:00 - 56, 10:30 - 68 Total - 124
Bible Class - 28, Sunday School - 10, Faith for Life - 2, High School - 2
Offerings: Week of 5/14: Plate Offering - $72.00, Envelopes - $4220.00, Major Repairs - $525.00, Organ Fund - $50.00, VBS - $100.00, Gift to Church - $20.00, ECC Reimbursements - $1250.00 TOTAL - $6237.00
Gift to organ fund, Don & Karen Boehm 57th wedding anniversary, Gift to Vacation Bible School, St. Lucas Men's Club, Gift to church in memory of Sean Drazich, Robert Sadlon
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