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What’s INSIDE A publication of St. Luke Lutheran Church, Richmond, VA

WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP AT ST. LUKE 2 Staff Contact Info

2 Pastor’s Letter, Schedule

3 Director of Music Letter

3 Music News

4 Coming Up in December

5 Music and Concert Schedule

5 Christmas Services

6 Advent Worship, decorating

7 Angel Tree, Memory Tree

8 Council Corner

9 Flowers, Worship Assistants

10 Attendance, Prayers

10 Upcoming Church Events

11-13 Learning Ministry News

14-15 Committees & Groups Info

16 Other Info

17 November, Social Media

18 Poinsettias

19 December Calendar

December 3, 2017

First Sunday of Advent

9:00am Sunday School for all ages

9:00am Pageant rehearsal

10:00am Holy Communion Worship

11:20am Advent Lunch and Program

2:00pm Christmas Caroling

December 10, 2017

Second Sunday of Advent



with Christmas Pageant/Cantata

11:00am Cookie Reception

11:30am Council Meeting

December 17, 2017

Third Sunday of Advent



11:30am Choir Christmas Party

December 24, 2017

Fourth Sunday of Advent

NO Sunday School


December 24, 2016

Christmas Eve

The Nativity of Our Lord

8:00pm Candlelight Worship Service

with Holy Communion

December 25, 2016

Christmas Day

The Nativity of Our Lord

10:00am Festival Worship Service

with Holy Communion

December 24, 2017

Fourth Sunday of Advent

NO Sunday School

10:00am Lessons and Carols Service

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FOCUS ON WORSHIP ADVENT WREATH: A wreath of four candles, used during the weeks of Advent. The Advent wreath,

which probably originated among early Lutherans in Germany, is a symbol of waiting and watchfulness

during the weeks of Advent. The Advent wreath is customarily placed near the Gospel side of the altar

(the left side as the congregation faces the alter). It is removed from the church at the conclusion of Advent,

prior to the Christmas celebration.

CHRISTMAS: The word “Christmas” is Old English for “The Mass of Christ.” Christmas is the celebration

of the Nativity of Our Lord, when the Word became flesh (John 1:14) through the birth of Jesus the Christ.

The celebration of the birth of Christ is preceded by the Advent season, a four-week period of preparation

for the Nativity of the Lord. In contrast to the subdued and austere mood of Advent, Christmas is

characterized by grateful praise and festive joy.

CHRISTMAS SEASON: The 12 day period celebrating the Incarnation of Christ begins December 24

(Christmas Eve) and ends on January 5 (the eve of the Epiphany of Our Lord). Christmas adornments

and decorations remain in place and Christmas hymns and carols are sung throughout this season. The

appointed color for this season is white.

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Pastor Fred’s

Christmas Message

Contradiction

Every Christmas Eve we hear again the birth of Jesus according to the Gospel of Luke.

Every year we hear its simplicity, its sense of poverty, its proclamation that God

becomes human in a scene that is a far away from the way we celebrate it today.

Throughout the centuries Christians remember this historic moment in so many ways.

Indeed, the puritans of Plymouth plantations banned the celebration and even arrested

those who secretly celebrated Jesus' birth.

It was in England the our current celebration of Christmas took root; wassail songs,

family gatherings, feasting and the inclusion of Santa Claus. All of this was imported

into our country and wherever our influence came to bear throughout the world, our

traditions soon followed. How else can we explain the fulsome celebration of

Christmas in Japan where fewer than two percent of the people are christian?

Retailers reveled in one of the most profitable black Fridays this year with online

purchases starting to overtake mall shopping sprees which is reflected in the closing

of so many stores in the past few years. A recent article in the Thrivent magazine

reveals that 56 percent of people are stressed financially from over spending during

the Christmas season which made it difficult to enjoy the holiday.

I admit to being fully part of this contemporary celebration. But somehow every year

I get this nagging sensation that my idea of Christmas is a contradiction to God's idea

of Christmas. Somehow the recent TV ad that shows a $60,0000 automobile wrapped

with a giant red ribbon is not quite what God has in mind in celebrating Jesus' birth.

And so the story goes: Mary riding on a donkey, no room at the inn, a stable birth and

swaddling clothes along with the suggestion that you might want to keep some of those

fancy ribbons and bows on this year's Christmas presents, save some money and use

them again next year.

Wishing you a thoughtful Advent and a Blessed Christmas.

Pastor Fred

Pastor Fred’s hours are

Wednesdays 9:30am to 2:30pm.

Please call the church office at 804-272-0486

if you would like to schedule an appointment.

Pastor’s email address is: [email protected].

No Bible Study Class on December 20th or 27th.

Pastor Fred

Church Staff

Contact Info

Rev. Fred Marcoux, Pastor

804-272-0486 x 2

[email protected]

Tammy Hammond, Church Administrator

804-272-0486 x 1

[email protected]

Richard Barnett, Director of Music

804-272-0486 x 3

[email protected]

Jo Blandford, C.E./Youth Consultant

804-272-0486

[email protected]

St. Luke Lutheran Church is a member of the Virginia Synod of the Evangelical Church in America. To find out more about the Lutheran Church, please visit the following websites: ELCA, www.ELCA.org or Virginia Synod, www.vasynod.org

Virginia Synod News The Virginia Lutheran, which is the

Virginia Synod's newsletter, is available online anytime at www.vasynod.org.

Are you interested in joining our

St Luke family?

If you have enjoyed worshiping with us so far this year and are contemplating becoming a member, we would love to hear from you! Please contact Rev. Fred Marcoux, our pastor; Tammy, the church administrator; or any member of our Evangelism committee for more information. If you would like to meet with Pastor Fred, please call or email the office at 272-0486 or [email protected] to schedule an appointment.


In the midst of the busy Advent and Christmas season I offer thanks to the wonderful folks of St. Luke’s and offer a Christmas prayer: Lord, You came upon A MIDNIGHT CLEAR To bring JOY TO THE WORLD and draw us near. It was a HOLY NIGHT, when you came from above, to fill our hearts with hope and love. Thank you Lord For clothing us with such COMFORT and JOY!

I am very grateful for the support of the St. Luke community and very much en-joy making music here! Warmest wishes for a blessed Christmas, Richard Barnett Director of Music St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church

Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves for they shall never cease to be amused!

From Rich Barnett our

Director of Music

If you would like more information

about St. Luke’s musical ministry,

please contact our Director of Music.

Rich Barnett

804-272-0486, X3

[email protected]

HANDBELL CHOIR REHEARSALS

Thursdays at 6:30pm

CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSALS

Thursdays at 7:30pm

Thank you to everyone that

participates in our

musical ministry!


Estimate of Giving Cards

Estimate of Giving Cards were given out this year

on Reformation Sunday, October 29, 2017.

Please pick up a card when you are in church.

They are available from any usher.

Please fill it out and put it in the offering plate.

You can also mail it in to the church office.

Please return the card to the church right away.

Thank you for your generosity and support.

WHAT DO YOU HAVE PLANNED?

Do you have an important meeting or an event coming up?

Please make sure to give the church office your dates and

times.

You may call us at 804-272-0486 or email your info to the

office to [email protected]. The Church Scheduling

Calendar, which is located in the office, has all church activities listed, including

outside groups that use our building

There are also large calendars posted on a bulletin board in the fellowship hall

with church events. Please feel free to post your events there and they will be

added to the church calendar.

Thank you for helping us keep the calendar up to date.

Upcoming Musical Events “We Love Music” here at St. Luke. We are so happy to have so many musical events scheduled for the rest of 2017 and for 2018. Please pick up a copy of the updated 2017/2018 Concert and Recital Booklet, which is now available in the narthex. You will find a lot of different music will be played at these concerts: piano, violin, guitar, chamber music. Please come out and enjoy it with us! There’s something for everyone!

Christmas Poinsettias

Please reserve your plant before Sunday, December 3, 2017

Forms are in the narthex and on the page 20 of this newsletter.

ADVENT LUNCH: Dec. 3, 11:20am

CHRISTMAS CAROLING: Dec. 3, 2:00pm

MEN’S GROUP CHRISTMAS DINNER:

Dec 5, 5:45pm, Joe’s Inn Bon Air

BIBLE STUDY: Dec. 6, 10:30am

BOOK CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY:

Dec. 9, 5:30pm, Austin’s home

PAGEANT/CANTATA: Dec. 10, 10:00am

Cookie reception follows

COUNCIL MEETING: Dec. 10, 11:30am

STEPHEN MINISTRY CHRISTMAS

PARTY: Dec. 11, 6:00pm, Webber’s house

AM WOMEN’S GRP: Dec. 12, 10:00am

BIBLE STUDY: Dec. 13, 10:30am

PM WOMEN’S GRP: Dec. 13, 6:30pm

MEN’S LUNCH GRP: Dec. 14, 12:00pm

Positive Vibe Cafe

RINGERS & SINGERS CHRISTMAS PTY

Dec. 17, 11:30am, Marty Witthoefft’s home

MEALS ON WHEELS: Dec. 19, 11:00am

NO BIBLE STUDY: Dec. 20

MEALS ON WHEELS: Dec. 21, 11:00am

CHRISTMAS EVE SVC: Dec 24, 8:00pm

CHRISTMAS DAY SVC: Dec. 25, 10:00am

CHRISTMAS DAY AND NEW YEARS:

Office Closed Dec. 25 - Jan. 1

NO BIBLE STUDY: Dec. 27

LESSONS & CAROLS: Dec. 31, 10:00am


Saturday, December 9, 2017

1:00pm Belle Elliott Violin and Piano Studio

Recital


5:00pm Meadowbrook High School Choir

Christmas Concert for CIA for Girls

Sunday, December 10, 2017 Christmas Cantata and Pageant

“Share the Good News— He is born!”

Featuring the St. Luke choir, our children and youth


2:00pm Faith Hofma Piano Studio

Recital

Saturday, January 13, 2018

7:30pm Alexander Paley Piano Concert

Sunday, January 14, 2018 3:000pm

Alexander Paley Piano Concert

Saturday, February 17, 2018 3:30pm

Yifei Sun Chamber Music Concert With traditional Chinese Music

Piano, flute, cello and violin

Sunday, March 4, 2018

3:00pm Richmond Music Teachers Assoc. Bach Competition Winners Recital

Saturday, April 21, 2018 3:00pm

Caitlin Hunt Violin Studio Recital

Church Office Holiday Update

The church office will be closed

December 25, 2017

through

January 1, 2018.

Merry Christmas and

Happy New Year everyone!

CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday, December 24, 2017

Christmas Eve, The Nativity of Our Lord

8:00pm Candlelight Worship Service with Holy Communion

Monday, December 25, 2017

Christmas Day, The Nativity of Our Lord

10:00am Christmas Worship Service with Holy Communion

Sunday, December 31, 2017

First Sunday of Christmas

NO Sunday School

10:00am Christmas Lessons and Carols

The season of Advent begins on Sunday, December 3. This year’s Advent

Devotional is waiting for you in the church narthex. It has a scripture and devotion

listed for every day, beginning today, through Saturday, December 23rd.

There is also an Advent calendar which gives daily Bible verses for the season of

Advent.

ADVENT WITNESS

You are encouraged to wear your Advent pendant

as a Christian witness during the Advent season.

Advent pendants are available in the narthex.


ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS DECORATING SCHEDULE

The Interiors Committee will be decorating for the upcoming Advent and Christmas Seasons on the following dates: Dec. 6 at 3pm Fellowship Hall Decorating and put up tree, Wreaths put on steeple, Nativity set up on old altar Sanctuary decorating and Sanctuary tree with Chrismons, Add Mary to large Nativity set Dec. 10 at 11am Add Joseph to large Nativity set, Move wise men and camel Dec. 17 at 11am Change wreaths from blue to gold, Doves put on Angel Tree, Add animals to large Nativity set, Move Wise Men and camels, Add Baby Jesus to Nativity set, Put up white banners Dec. 24 at 11am Remove Advent wreath from Sanctuary Dec. 26-30 Move Wise Men and Camel to final destination, Hang remaining doves Jan. 5 at 9:30am Undecorating Day

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ADVENT WORSHIP

Please add the following opportunities for Worship and fellowship to your calendar.

Sunday, December 3, 2017 First Sunday of Advent


10:00am Holy Communion & Advent Wreath Lighting and Readings

Sunday, December 10, 2017 Second Sunday of Advent



10:00am Christmas Pageant and Cantata during Worship

Sunday, December 17, 2017 Third Sunday in Advent



Sunday, December 24, 2017 Fourth Sunday in Advent

9:00am NO Sunday School



St. Luke Memory Tree

Everyone is invited to prepare a white dove in memory of a loved one. The doves are available in the narthex.

Write your loved one’s name on the dove and place it into the Memory Tree basket in the Narthex. One name per dove please. The white doves will be placed on the tree

after the angels are removed. They will remain until Epiphany , Jan. 6, 2018.

A CAROLING WE WILL GO!

All kids and “kids at heart” are invited to go Christmas Caroling on Sunday, December 3rd.

After the Advent Lunch, we will carpool to Sitter-Barfoot Nursing Home near the

VA Hospital. At 2:00pm, we will do some Christmas Caroling to the residents there. Whether

you’re 5, 15, 25, 50 or above - you’ll have a great time bringing Christmas memories to the

homebound!

Everyone is invited! Please come and join us as we spread the joy of the Christmas season.

And the angel said unto them, "Fear not! For, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be to all

people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this

shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

Luke 2: 10-12

May the wonder of that first Christmas, the joy of God's abundant blessings,

and the peace of Jesus' presence be with you always.

With our best wishes for a joyful and Christ-centered Christmas and new year,

Tammy Rich Jo

The Angel Tree Collection for Manor Care residents

Please help us spread some Christmas cheer this year!

Each year, St. Luke partners with a local nursing home, to help give their residents gifts to lift their spirits during the Christmas season. This year we are again giving to Manor Care on Hilliard Ave. Please help us keep this time honored tradition alive with your love and generosity. To participate, please pick up an Angel from the Angel Tree located in the Narthex. Each Angel has information about items needed for one resident of Manor Care. Buy and wrap the presents requested. Then return and place your gifts underneath the Angel Tree by Sunday, December 17th. We wish to thank everyone that participates every year and thank you to our new gifters. Please contact Dana Wiggins at 475-0077 if you have any questions or if you lose your angel. Thank you for participating again this year!


Devotional Booklets

The October—December copies

of the “The Word In Season”

Devotional Booklet are now

available in the narthex.

Attention All Committee

Chairpersons and Liaisons

ANNUAL REPORTS DUE

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Please submit your reports to the Church

Office on or before this date.

Thank you for your cooperation.

2017 Council Officers, Council Members

Congregational Leaders and Trustees:

Rev. Fredrick Marcoux, Pastor

Sim Austin, Council President

Kay Wason, Council Vice-President

Brenda Reedinger, Council Secretary

Dale Bleecher, Council Member

Pat Carroll, Council Member

Tim Hesson, Council Member

Barbara Kipps, Council Member

Bill Kipps, Council Member

Dean Ludwig, Council Member

Luther Shealy, Council Member

Debbie Washburn, Council Member

Ludi Webber, Financial Secretary

Suzie Weeks, Council Member

Marty Witthoefft, Treasurer

Peggy Walters, Trustee

Butch Webber, Trustee

Rick Witthoefft, Trustee

The next Council Meeting is at 11:30am on

Sunday, December 10th

ST. LUKE Council Corner

Our Congregational Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 21, 2018

10:00am Worship Service, followed by a finger food reception

11:30am Annual Meeting

It is very important that you attend this meeting and exercise your right as

a member, as we discuss the current status of

St. Luke Lutheran Church and its future. Your input is a vital part of this

Church. We hope that you will plan to attend this year’s meeting.

Thank you,

Church Council

The Installation of our 2018 Ministry Leaders will take place

during the 10:00am Worship Service on January 28, 2018.

Please plan to attend as we welcome newly elected council members:

Dan Crandall, Bill Kipps, and Lenee Pennington.

Their three year terms will begin on January 28, 2018.

Dear St. Luke Lutheran Church Members,

As we enter our Advent Journey towards Christmas - Christ's Birth,

God's gift to all of us, it is our custom to present a cash gift to our

dedicated Church Staff - The Rev. Fred Marcoux, (Pastor), Tammy

Hammond (Church Administrator), Rich Barnett (Director of Music),

Jo Blandford (Christian Education & Youth Consultant), Vickie Pyle (Nursery

Attendant) and Naim Abdelshahid (Custodian). This is one small way to show our

appreciation for the ministry and services they provide to each of us individually and

as a Church Family.

Please consider placing a check or envelope marked "Staff Christmas Gift" in the of-

fering plate over the next several Sundays so we can present the staff with a well-

deserved Gift from ALL OF US. You can designate the gift to one or more of the staff

members. Gifts that are not designated will be divided equally. Thank you.

Together in Christ,

St. Luke Congregational Council


Flower Dedications

The Ministry of flowers is an important part of the

Sunday Service at St. Luke Lutheran. Flowers are

used to beautify our sanctuary and are a gift to God

and those who attend worship services.

Altar flowers may be dedicated to “The Glory of

God”, “In Memory of” a loved one or “In Honor

of” a special person, an anniversary, birthday,

birth, baptism or other special event. More than

one person may find a certain date important so flowers may be

given in more than one name on any given Sunday.

If you would like to donate and dedicate flowers for any Sunday

service, arrangements cost $27.00 each. You will be billed directly

from Coleman Brothers Flowers and the flowers will be delivered

to the church. The flowers are yours to take home after the service

that Sunday or you can ask that they be taken to one of our ill or

homebound members. Please sign up on the flower chart located in

the fellowship hall.

Please contact the church office or Jean Stewart if you have any

questions. Thank you.

Did you pick up your 3rd Quarter Giving Statement?

Giving Statements are put out on the Narthex table

at the beginning of the month after a quarter ends.

Your third quarter statements are available for several

weeks. If you didn’t get yours, please see Ludi Webber.

Would you like to be part of our Worship Service?

Sunday Worship services are a very important part of our church life here at St. Luke. Every Sunday, our church members participate in our worship service as Acolytes, Assisting Ministers, Crucifers and Ushers. We also have Altar Guild members who set up for Sunday services, Altar Bread Bakers, Chancel Choir members, Bell Choir members, Musicians and many other Committee Members who serve the Lord and St. Luke by providing their time, talents and energy.

If you are interested in serving and would like more information about these or other opportunities to be a part of our Worship Ministry, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Pastor Fred or Vince Reedinger for more information. You’ll be glad you did!

Do you have something for the Newsletter?

The Jan. 2018 Newsletter Deadline is Dec. 20th. Please call in or e-mail in your submissions with your all of your September meeting dates and notices to Tammy in the church office as soon as possible. Thanks! 804-272-0486, [email protected]

2018 Flower Calendar

The 2018 Flower Calendar is now up in the fellowship hall. To those of you who give flowers every year during the same time frame, thank you. If you’re new to St. Luke or haven’t signed up yet to provide Sunday altar flowers, won’t you consider doing so ? Flowers may be given in more than one name on any given Sunday. If your date seems to be taken, please sign up anyway or call the church office to do so. If you would like more information about our Flower Calendar or if you have any questions about Altar Flowers, please contact Tammy in the church office at 804-272-0486 or [email protected]. You can also contact Jean Stewart, our sacristan, at 804-276-2690. Thank you.

The Word in Season

The October to December copy of “The Word In Season”

Devotional is now available in the narthex.

Please pick up your copy when you’re at Church.


November 2017 Worship Attendance

Worship Sunday School

Sunday, November 5, 2017 76 17 All Saints Day Sunday, November 12 2017 82 21 23rd Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, November 19, 2017 84 21 24th Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, November 26, 2017 73 N/A Christ the King Sunday Totals 315 59

November Prayer Requests We pray for our needs and those of others. Please keep our members, their

families, and our friends in your thoughts and prayers.

Prayers are asked for: Paul Butkovich, Chrissy Ekman, Doris Feldmann,

Christine Garnett, Ken Hammond II, Darinda Harner, Pat Hein, Pat Ipock, Vince

Reedinger, Family of George Ridenour, Bill Spence, Rev. Bob and Nancy Walker

Continued Prayers are asked for: Marlys Austin, Jo Blandford, Ken Hammond III,

Pat Holdren, Donald Howard, Betty Howdyshell, Howdy Howdyshell, Michael Hunt,

Laura Kimberly, Bob Maier, Audra McCougall, Carrie Menges, Nancie O'Brien and

family, Beverley Stopps Powers, Casey Reagan, Wally Wason, Don Wilson, Marilyn

Wilson, Phyllis Worrell, Betty Yarbrough

Our Loved Ones Serving Overseas: Cpl. Sarah Pettit - USMC

Please remember our fellow members who are homebound. A card, a phone call or a

visit would be deeply appreciated.

Names are kept on the list for 4 weeks unless we are otherwise advised.

If you would like to add a family member or a friend to the

prayer list, please complete a blue Prayer Request Card and

drop it in the offering plate on Sunday or turn it in to the office.

Prayer Request Cards are available in each pew rack, from

the church office and from any usher.

UPCOMING EVENTS

TUESDAY, December 5

Men’s Group Christmas Party

at Joe’s Inn Bon Air, 5:45pm

SATURDAY, December 9

Book Club Christmas Party

5:30pm, Austin’s home

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11

Christmas Pageant/Cantata

10:00am during Worship

Cookie Reception to follow

MONDAY, December 11

Stephen Ministry Christmas Party

at the Webber’s Home, 6:00pm

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17

Ringers and Singers Christmas Party

at the Witthoefft’s home, 11:30am

SUNDAY, December 24

4th Sunday of Advent Worship with

Holy Communion, 10:00am

NO Sunday School

SUNDAY, December 24

Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship

with Holy Communion, 8:00pm

MONDAY, December 25

Christmas Day Festival Worship

With Holy Communion, 10am

SUNDAY, December 31

Lessons and Carols Worship, 10:00am

NO Sunday School

SATURDAY, Dec. 25-Sunday Jan 1

Church Office Closed

SUNDAY, January 1

Happy New Year!

WEDNESDAY, January 3

Annual Reports due, send to the office

SUNDAY, January 21

Annual Meeting, 11:30am

Reception before the meeting

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28

Council Installation during 10am Svc

Calendar of Special Events


Pastor Fred’s Mid-week Bible Study

Pastor Fred’s Mid-week Bible Study is a scripture discussion every Wednesday morning, from 10:30am - 11:30am.

He will continue using a variety of study methods so we can delve into the text to discover new insights in how the words speak over the centuries and into our own time. There is no need to bring a Bible - we have plenty here to work with.

Classes will continue every week at 10:30am on Wednesday mornings. Please come out and join us!!

No Bible Study Class on December 20th or 27th.

Sunday School for all ages

We’d love to have you and your children join us on Sundays at 9:00am for

Sunday School. This year we have classes for everyone: preschool, elementary,

youth (middle & high school), and Adult Forum.

Won’t you come and see what we are exploring this year?

We’d love to have you!

ADULT FORUM

Meets every Sunday morning at 9:00am

The Adult Forum class has resumed. Come by and see what we are about.

We will have continue with book and DVD studies throughout the year.

What’s next? We hope you’ll join us to find out.


On the First Day of Advent...

A special ADVENT LUNCH & PROGRAM

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3rd from 11:20 AM to 12:40 PM.

In many years the first Sunday in Advent falls on Thanksgiving weekend and gets pushed to the side as

we celebrate a national holiday weekend with family and friends. BUT, that’s not happening this year.

This year, the first day of Advent falls one week later and has it’s own day—free and clear.

We are taking the opportunity to really WELCOME the season of ADVENT by having

a special ADVENT TREE in the Fellowship Hall. When we are finished we will

have a wonderful tree that tells the story of ADVENT to all who use our church

during the entire month of DECEMBER.

The ADVENT LUNCH & PROGRAM is for all ages —from babies to oldsters! We

have LUNCH for EVERYONE—and it’s FREE! Join us for Hot Dogs, homemade

Mac & Cheese, and ’smores Brownies!

Opportunities abound to help decorate our tree and take a “souvenir ORNAMENT ” home for your

own tree. There will be a special area for the little ones to play dress up with Christmas costumes, and

a special ornament of their child for Mom & Dad to keep and cherish through the years. We have a won-

derful story to tell—Martin and the Christmas Tree—a storybook tale of the Tannenbaum. Sit

back and enjoy some joyful, joyful songs with Rich Barnett. You’ll be all tuned up if you’re planning

to continue on to caroling at the nursing home after the program.

The program ends by 12:40 PM so you have the rest of the day for your

Christmas preparations and busy schedule.

Come celebrate the First Day of ADVENT with your St. Luke family.

Sunday, December 3rd, 11:20 AM—12:40 PM.

It’s a FREE gift of the season!


Are you coming? Remember—It’s Free !!!

Name _____________________ Adults ____ Kids ____ Additional Signup forms are available in the narthex.


Church Office Hours

Monday - Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm

Committee Meetings

And Group Events

Thursday, Dec. 14

at 12:00pm

“Positive Vibe Cafe” .

STEPHEN MINISTRY

No December Meeting

Christmas Party is Dec. 11,

6:00pm, Webber’s home

St. Luke's Sharing Ministry & FeedMore’s Meals on Wheels program

St. Luke volunteers participate every month in the Meals on Wheels

program, where we deliver meals to those in need who cannot leave

their homes to get food. If you would like to assist us, volunteers are

always welcome. All volunteers go through one training session

before they begin. We assist on the third Tuesday & third Thursday

every month. Please contact Dana Wiggins for details and to sign-up.

St. Luke’s Days For Meals on Wheels

Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 11:00am and Thursday, Dec. 21 at 11:00am

There is NO

W & M Meeting

scheduled for

December.

There is NO

C.E. Meeting

scheduled for December.

Don’t forget to bring

in your

Angel Tree gifts

by Dec. 17th!

ST. LUKE MEN’S GROUP ~ Annual Christmas Dinner December5, 2017 at 5:45pm

Bon Air Joe’s Inn Restaurant at 2616 Buford Rd, Richmond, VA 23235

Attention St Luke men!

You are cordially invited to our annual Christmas Dinner.

We hope you will join us for some fun and fellowship.

If you would like more information about the dinner

or about our Men’s Group,

please call Bill Kipps or Jim Pettit

Bill at 804-794-1384 or Jim at 804-378-7012.


Saturday, December 9,

5:30 PM at the Austin’s home

St. Luke Lutheran Church Women’s Groups Morning Women’s group: Tuesday, December 12, 10:00am Meet at the church to carpool to Salisbury Presbyterian Church for the 11:00am Jubilation Choir Christmas Concert: Welcome to Our House. We will return to St. Luke after the concert for our regular lunch. Please bring two dozen cookies for our annual cookie exchange. They can be homemade or store bought. Evening Women’s Group: Wednesday, December 13, 6:30pm Annual Cookie Exchange Please bring 2 dozen cookies to exchange. We will have a Christmas Craft night and share family Christmas stories. Soup, salad, drink, dessert, and devotion provided. Everyone: Please remember to bring warm mittens and hats for our annual Christmas donations to St. Joseph’s Villa. *Please help us plan. RSVP to the Office at 804-272-0486 or Millie at 804-739-5448. We welcome all Women of St. Luke. If you are new to St. Luke or have been a member for years, please consider attending either the morning or evening Women’s Group. The fellowship is rewarding and the programs are thought provoking.


Cookies Needed!

Please help by bringing a plate of cookies for our Christmas Cookie Reception

for the congregation on Sunday, December 10th. Just leave the cookies in the

kitchen before the church service. Thanks so much for helping out!

Christmas Pageant/Cantata Practices

Saturday, Dec. 2 10:00am

Sunday, Dec. 3 9:00am

Saturday, Dec. 9 10:00am


The Book Club Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 9th at 5:30 PM at the home of Sim and Marlys Austin.

Ringers and Singers Christmas Party

The Chancel Choir and Handbell Choir will have a Christmas Party

on Sunday, December 17 at 11:30am at the home of Marty and Ann Witthoefft.

Stephen Ministry Committee Christmas Party

The Stephen Ministry Committee will have their Annual Christmas Party on Monday, December 11 at 6:00pm at the home of Butch and Ludi Webber.


We give thanks for those who help us every month We couldn’t do it without you! Thank you all for everything you do.

We thank all our members who: Help maintain the church Take care of our Altar and candles Serve as Worship Assistants on Sundays Read our Lessons on Sundays Teach Sunday School Serve as Ushers on Sundays Serve as Tellers on Sundays Drive our Elderly to Church on Sundays Sing in our Chancel Choir Play in our Bell Choir Share their musical ministry Help our fellow members with food and cards Make calls for the Church when needed Record our Services and Special Events Take pictures for Special Events Do video presentations on Sundays

Outside Group Meetings

You may be interested in attending some meetings or events that take place at St. Luke but are not church affiliated. Please note, group membership may be required for some of these organizations. Please check with the group leader for details and more information.

AA - Mondays at 8:00pm , meets all year Al Anon - Wednesdays at 12:00pm, meets all year Al Anon - Mondays at 7:00pm, meets all year Daughters of American Revolution - Moved to a new location 4th District Council - No meetings scheduled Girl Scouts - No meetings scheduled Oxford Civic Association - No meetings scheduled Richmond Audubon Society - Next meeting is Jan. 18th Shepherds Center - Mondays at 9:00am, next meeting Jan. 15th

Hearing Devices and Enlarged Bulletins

Large print bulletins are available on Sunday mornings.

Hearing devices which amplify the church sound system are

also available. Please ask any usher for assistance.

Please request these items prior to the beginning of the Worship Service.

Thank you.

Pastor Fred is online and on DVD!

Pastor Fred's Sunday sermons are recorded on DVDs. Each DVD disc has a month of sermons and Gospel readings. Please contact the church office or a church member for more information. We do have donated DVD play-ers if you don’t have one available for viewing these discs. If you have internet access, the links to Pastor Fred’s sermons can also be found online at the St. Luke website, Facebook and on YouTube. ww.stlukerichmond.org www.facebook.com/stlukerichmond www.youtube.com/user/stlukesermons

Bring your family and friends to Church.

Everyone is most welcome at St. Luke.

Please have them fill out a Visitor Card

(located in each pew rack or from any usher)

and return it in the offering plate. If they

would like more information about our church,

I will be glad to answer any questions they

might have about St. Luke, including church

membership. They can also speak with a

member of our Evangelism committee or call

the church office at 804-272-0486, for more

information.

In Peace,

Pastor Fred Marcoux


STAY IN TOUCH WITH SOCIAL MEDIA

We’re on the web!

Website ~ www.stlukerichmond.org

FaceBook ~ www.facebook.com/stlukerichmond

Flickr ~ www.flickr.com/photos/stlukerichmond/sets

Google www.plus.google.com/+StlukerichmondOrgSLLC/about

Pinterest ~ www.pinterest.com/stlukelutheran

YouTube ~ www.youtube.com/user/stlukesermons

Log onto our website to check Worship Schedules,

upcoming events, read Lessons and Gospel, and

check the calendar.

Did you miss a Sunday service and need of a mid-week

spiritual lift? The link to Pastor Fred’s sermons is also

on our website. Watch him on YouTube!

“Like” St. Luke Lutheran on Facebook. You can see

announcements, pictures and updates just by viewing

your Facebook entries. Don’t forget to share and let your

Facebook “friends” see the wonderful things going on at

St. Luke Lutheran Church.

Go to Flickr to see pictures of

St. Luke’s fellowship and Worship

events.

Do you have Pinterest? You can

find St. Luke there.

If you use Gmail, you can follow us

on Google+.

Do we have your email address?

If not, please let us know so we

can keep you updated on church

services, events and programs.

November 2017


Christmas Poinsettias

This year’s poinsettias will have 4 to 7 blooms per plant and come in a six inch pot. Plants are $12.00 each.

These beautiful plants are grown locally in Chesterfield, Virginia.

I would like to place my order for the following poinsettia(s) to be used during Christmas

Worship Services:

To the glory of God, __________

To the glory of God, and in MEMORY of

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

To the glory of God, and in HONOR of

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

The Order Deadline is Sunday, December 3

Please enclose your check made payable to St. Luke Lutheran Church

with your order, and mark “Christmas Poinsettias” on the memo line.

Date: ______________ Amount enclosed: $____________ Cash or Check: ______________

Flowers donated by: ________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

*Poinsettias may be picked up on the Sunday after Christmas.*

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Office: 804-272-0486, Email: [email protected]

Website: www.stlukerichmond.org

The Rev. Fredrick W. Marcoux, Pastor

ST. LUKE LUTHERAN CHURCH By grace, we know, love, worship and serve Jesus Christ as we proclaim His Good News.

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Richmond, VA 23228

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804-272-0486

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