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st. lukes episcopal church • 435 peachtree st. ne • atlanta, ga 30308 • 404.873.7600 • www.stlukesatlanta.org

A twice monthly newsletterDecember 1, 2016

Parish News ................................... 2Advent Opportunities .................... 3Calendar ......................................... 4Birthdays ........................................ 5Adult Education ............................. 6Christmas Flower Form .................. 6Children & Families ....................... 7Parish Life ...................................... 7EYC ................................................ 8Christmas Eve Schedule ................. 8

What’s Advent all about?

Advent is all about waiting, right? We are waiting for our Savior to be born, the Christ child. It is the good news that God loved

us so much he sent his only son. In four more weeks Mary will deliver Jesus and I bet she is feeling this baby kick, thinking will I ever sleep again? Will I ever have a moment of quiet? When will this baby come? All the questions of a mom who is waiting for her child yet to come.

But, more and more spirituality books are focusing on being present in the moment at hand, not looking to the future. It is

the idea that we have plenty to be present to now without worrying about the unknown reality that lies ahead. We, as Christians, are called to be both. We are called to live in the present “good news” of God being with us and live in the hope of the resurrection in the future.

As we enter this season of Advent, I wonder where you feel most comfortable as we wait - being present or thinking about the future? What is the most important place for you to work on being - in the present or the future? Each of us comes to our answers from our own life experience. And, I know there are people in the world today who don’t want to think about either place. There is such darkness and fear for them in this world.

Mary and Joseph will soon be on a journey where the world could seem dark and fearful. As they go from house to house in Bethlehem, waiting for Jesus to be born, they hear person after person say “there’s no room for you here.” They will hear Herod say he is going to kill all first-born sons because of Jesus. I can see how Mary and Joseph might have become, despite all the joy around them in this new baby, filled with fear. This fear and darkness is so counter to all the parties and gift-giving hullabaloo in this month. In the church, our hope is very present in Mary’s belly and also on the horizon with fulfill-ment of prophesy of a Savior. There is something important about celebrating our joy that is coming soon. And, Jesus calls us to listen to the outcasts, listen to the oppressed, listen to those who are broken and be present with them in this moment.

We need one another this season. Christian community is about being present to one another in both the light and the dark. Jesus did not leave us alone and we come to-gether as church to be the body of Christ. A community where all are valued and loved no matter what. That is the message of this little baby we are all waiting for during this season – Love. As you wait in this season, I pray that no matter where you are that you know you are loved, especially if you have been waiting to hear it. This little baby coming into the world wants you to know you are loved now and in the future, no matter what the world says. And, Christ will wait and wait and wait with you until you know that love deep in your heart.

Staff InformationSt. Luke’s Episcopal Church

404-873-7600

RectorThe Rev. Dan Matthews, Jr.

Beth Kraft, Rector’s Executive Assistant404-873-7610 | beth@stlukesatlanta.org

2016 Vestry

ClergyThe Rev. Elizabeth Shows Caffey

Liturgy and Adult Education404-873-7612 | elizabeth@stlukesatlanta.org

The Rev. Heather ChaseChildren’s Christian Education/Formation404-873-7622 | heather@stlukesatlanta.org

The Rev. Lauren R. HolderOutreach and Pastoral Care

404-873-7690 | lauren@stlukesatlanta.org

Staff

Valerie Freer, Receptionist/Admin. Assistant404-873-7600 | valerie@stlukesatlanta.org

Brian Hummel, Manager of Facilities Support404-873-7647 | (c) 404-291-0059

Michelle Jemmott, Manager of Office Admin.404-873-7616 | michelle@stlukesatlanta.org

Colleen Kingston, Assistant for Children’s Music

404-735-1933 | colleen@stlukesatlanta.org

Jean Lamer, Accountant404-873-7617 | jean@stlukesatlanta.org

David Lowry, Parish Administrator404-873-7663 | david@stlukesatlanta.org

Megan Petenbrink, Director ofYouth and Young Adult Ministries

404-873-7633 | megan@stlukesatlanta.org

Mark Simmons, Director of Stewardship & Membership

404-873-7624 | mark@stlukesatlanta.org

Dr. Arlan J. Sunnarborg, Director of Music404-873-7620 | arlan@stlukesatlanta.org

Amanda Vaughn, Liturgy Assistant404-873-7614 | amanda@stlukesatlanta.org

Hala Hess White, Director of Communications404-873-7630 | hala@stlukesatlanta.org

Kate Kennedy - Sr. Warden

Mignon Crawford, Treasurer Cap Putt, Finance Chair

Robert Long, IV, Chancellor

Debbie BachmannArdith BarrowRussell CurreyHal DanielScott Inman

Phil LamsonSue McAvoyBecky MickBrian OpsahlSusanna Roberts

Greg Vaughn - Jr. Warden

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Parish News

Make YourChristmas

flowerdedications

deadline isMonday, Dec. 12

There is a Form on page 6 or pick up one at church.

You may also make your dedications and pay the donation

online from the Sign Up Tab.

Harrison Luke Hannan, son of Amy and Larry Hannan, was baptized at St. Luke's on All Saints' Sunday. Welcome to the family, Harrison!

St. Luke's Knitters and Crocheters gathered their handiwork after a blessing from Mo. Lauren.

Once tied with bows and cards, the scarves and hats were delivered to Crossroads to distribute this Christmas.

Share Glad Tidings .

With ALL People!

Do you long for Good News of Great Joy? So do the people in your life—those you know and those you may not know well.

Advent is a season of hope. Share its wonder and love with at least one person by inviting them to an Advent and/or Christmas event here at St. Luke’s. You can pick up invitation packets at church or get them from Mark Simmons.

The mailers, pictured above and below, have been created by the Evangelism Committee to make it a breeze for us to invite friends, neighbors -anyone- to check outour beloved church community!

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Announcements & Opportunities

Holiday House is coming to St Luke'sHoliday House Ambassadors offer St. Luke’s hospitality during the Atlanta Children’s Shel-ter’s Christmas (ACS) shopping event. We’d like to have 2 volunteers at all times to help with

questions and such. There are morning and afternoon ses-sions December 13-15. To volunteer, look for “Holiday House Ambassadors” on the Sign Up tab on the St. Luke’s website.

There is detailed information on the St. Luke’s website regarding donating and volunteering in other ways to help, including contact information at ACS. Go to StLukesAtlanta.org and look for the Opportunities and Announcements link under the News tab. You can also contact Kate Kennedy (katherineokennedy@gmail.com) with questions.

Advent Schedule

Sunday, November 27 | Advent IAdvent Festival

10:15 a.m. in the Parish HallPeace in Our Time Prayer Service

6 p.m. in the Bell TowerLoaves and Fishes

6 p.m. at the home of Sue Sherrill

Saturday, December 3Advent Quiet Day 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 4 | Advent IIChristmas Tree Pickup 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

St. Nicholas Festival 5 p.m. in the Hamilton RoomMessiah 7 p.m. in the Church

Tuesday, December 6Men's Breakfast

7 a.m. in the Parish HallGuest speaker: Crossroads

Executive Director Tony Johns

Friday, December 9Young Adults Advent Party

7 p.m. at the Roberts’ home

Sunday, December 11 | Advent IIIPoinsettia Delivery

EYC Toy Tag | 5:30 p.m.Advent Lessons and Carols

5 p.m. in the Church

Monday, December 12Deadline for Christmas flower dedications

Monday-Friday - December 12-16Atlanta Children's Shelter

Holiday House

Friday, December 16The Atlanta Boy Choir Christmas Concert

7:30 p.m. in the Church

Saturday, December 17IHAD Christmas Party

Noon-3 p.m. in the Parish HallEYC: Flurries and Fur | 6 p.m.

Wednesday, December 21Holy Comforter Fellowship Christmas

Dinner Preparations and serving.

MEN'S BREAKFASTThe next breakfast is Tuesday, December 6. All St. Luke’s men– and their friends and col-leagues– are invited. Our guest speaker will be Crossroads Executive Director Tony Johns. Coffee is served at 7 a.m. with breakfast starting at 7:30 a.m. The program is from 8-8:30 a.m., $5 at the door. You can make reservations online or by calling 404-873-7777.

Make a donation (in other words, “buy an ornament”) to one of the ministries supported by the tree and receive a lovely ornament explaining the donation to give to your friends

or family. This year’s tree benefits: Crossroads, the Training and Counseling Center, I Have a Dream, and the Church of the Common Ground.

The Advent Outreach Tree is in the Reception Area.

O HOLY NIGHT is a worship service for anyone for whom Advent and the approach of Christmas brings pangs of loneliness, sorrow, and sadness. Join us Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. to acknowl-edge those feelings and still feel surround-ed by the compassionate love of God. We will gather in the Chancel of the church near the High Altar.

Poinsettia Delivery Among our parish’s many traditions, this is a very special one, sponsored by the Daughters of the King. Following services on Sunday, Dec. 11, stop by the Glenn Gallery to select a beautiful Poinsettia to deliver to members who are

homebound or reside in assisted living/nurse care homes. A special invitation goes out to folks with children – children can be spectacular ambassadors of the church! The name and address of a parish-ioner to visit is provided.

Faith & Film gathers Friday, Dec. 9. The movie will be Havana Instant. Faith and Film is a monthly opportunity for St. Luke’s adults to share a movie, snacks, fellowship, and a lively discussion of issues of faith raised by the film. All St. Luke’s adults are welcome. For location, contact Robert Sherrill (RSherrill9@aol.com | 470-355-1243).

Advent Quiet DayAdvent is a time of preparation and what better way to prepare for Christ's coming that to take a few hours off, unplug and be quiet, still, introspective. All are invited to do just that on Satur-day, December 3 from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The day will be led by The Rev. Tripp Norris and is sponsored by the St. Luke's chap-ter of Daughters of the King. Please let us know by Wednesday, Nov. 30 that you plan to attend by calling the reservation line (404-873-7777) or signing up online (stlukesatlanta.org/quiet-day). Lunch (sandwiches, chips, dessert) is offered for $7.

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12:30 p.m.|Organ Practice|CH7 p.m.|Faith & Film|OS7 p.m.|Young Adults & POLO Advent Party|Roberts' Home SATURDAY, DEC . 10 9 a.m.|Flower Guild|CH10:30 a.m.|HY-DY Yoga Class|HRSUNDAY, DEC . 11 - ADVENT I I I 8 a.m.|Holy Eucharist, Rite II8 a.m. |Poinsettia Delivery|Glenn Gallery8:40 a.m.|Childcare|N9 a.m.|Children's Chapel|WC9 a.m.|Holy Eucharist, Rite II 10:15 a.m.|Christian Ed for all ages.10:15 a.m.|Christmas Pageant Rehearsal|Room 10311:15 a.m.|Holy Eucharist, Rite II12:15 p.m.|Coffee Hour|PH2 p.m.|Girl Scout Troop #4054|Room 1083:30 p.m. The Nursery opens for Sunday 2.04 p.m.|Lessons and Carols Rehearsal|CH5 p.m.|Lessons and Carols|CH5:30 p.m.|EYC Toy Tag|OS6 p.m.|Reception|PH6 p.m.|Peace in Our Time Prayer Service|BTMONDAY, DEC . 12 Christmas Flower Dedication Deadline 9 a.m.|Atlanta Children's Shelter Holiday House|PH9:30 a.m.|Tellers|PR12:30 p.m.|Tai Chi Class|Room 1114:30 p.m.|Finance Committee|PR6 p.m.|Executive Committee|RS6:30 p.m.|EfM|LITUESDAY, DEC . 13 8 a.m.|Standing Together Steering Committee|Room 2019 a.m.|EfM|LI9 a.m.|Atlanta Children's Shelter Holiday House|PH9:30 a.m.|Staff Meeting|PR10 a.m.|CCG Staff|Room 20110:30 a.m.|Clergy Meeting |RS3 p.m.|Continuum of Care|HR 6 p.m.|CCG Board Meeting|PRWEDNESDAY, DEC . 14 6:30 a.m.|EYC:Wacky Waffle Wednesday|OS9 a.m.|Atlanta Children's Shelter Holiday House|PH9:30 a.m.|The Shepherd's Voice Labelling|Room 20110 a.m.|Canterbury Court Eucharist|OS10:15 a.m.|Dream Group|LI11 a.m.|Bible Study|PR1:30 p.m.|Crossroads|PR6 p.m.|O Holy Night Service|CH7:20 p.m.|Adult Choir Rehearsal|CRTHURSDAY, DEC . 15 9 a.m.|Atlanta Children's Shelter Holiday House|PH10 a.m.|Staff Weekend Update|PR4:30 p.m.|Atlanta Boy Choir Dress Rehearsal|CH7 p.m.|Tower Bells Rehearsal|BT7 p.m.|Union of Black Episcopalians|LI7:30 p.m.|Atlanta Women's Chorus Rehearsal|PH

THURSDAY, DEC . 1 9 a.m.|Christmas Tree Delivery to church 10 a.m.|Staff Weekend Update|PR7 p.m.|Tower Bells Rehearsal|BT7:30 p.m.|Atlanta Women's Chorus Rehearsal|PHFR IDAY, DEC . 2 11 a.m.|Visiting Nurses Retreat|HR12:30 p.m.|Organ Practice|CHSATURDAY, DEC . 38 a.m.|EYC Delivers Christmas Trees 9 a.m.|Flower Guild |CH10 a.m.|Diocesan Verger Guild|SLR10 a.m.|Advent Quiet Day|PH10 a.m.|Interplay Workshop|Room 20210:30 a.m.|Harpsichord Tuning|CH10:30 a.m.|HY-DY Yoga Class|HR2 p.m.|Messiah Rehearsal|CHSUNDAY, DEC . 4 8 a.m.|Christmas Tree/Wreath Pick-Up|Back Parking Lot8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II8:40 a.m. | Childcare in the Nursery9 a.m.|Holy Eucharist, Rite II10:15 a.m.|Christian Ed for all ages.10:15 a.m.|Christmas Pageant Rehearsal|Room 10311:15 a.m.|Holy Eucharist, Rite II12:15 p.m.|First Sunday Lunch/Coffee Hour|PH5 p.m.|St. Nicholas Festival|HR5:45 p.m.|Sunday 2.0 Dinner|SLR6 p.m.|Messiah Sing Along Rehearsal|CH7 p.m.|Messiah Sing Along|CH8:30 p.m.|Reception|PHMONDAY, DEC . 5 9:30 a.m.|Tellers|PR12:30 p.m.|Tai Chi Class|SLR2 p.m.|Decostanzo Funeral & Reception6:30 p.m.|EfM|LITUESDAY, DEC . 67 a.m.|Men's Breakfast|PH9 a.m.|EfM|LI9:30 a.m.|Staff Meeting|PR10:30 a.m.|Clergy Meeting|RS12 p.m.|Regional Council of Churches Luncheon|HRWEDNESDAY, DEC . 7Deadline for the Dec. 15 and Jan. 1 combined issue of the Shepherd's Voice9:30 a.m.|Atlanta Housing Forum|PH10 a.m.|Canterbury Court Eucharist|OS10:15 a.m.|Dream Group|LI11 a.m.|Bible Study|PR1:30 p.m.|Crossroads|PR7:20 p.m.|Adult Choir Rehearsal|CR9 p.m.|Adult Choir Social|HRTHURSDAY, DEC . 8 10 a.m.|Staff Weekend Update|PR12 p.m.|Women's Cancer Support Group|LI7 p.m.|Tower Bells Rehearsal|BT7:30 p.m.|Atlanta Women's Chorus Rehearsal|PHFR IDAY, DEC . 9 Delivery of Poinsettias

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From time to time, St. Luke’s publishes names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and photos of church members in the church bulletin, newsletter, directory and other church communications. As a policy, we will not use names with photos of children.

If you do not want us to use your photo or information in communications, please email David Lowry, Parish Administrator at:

d a v i d @ s t l u k e s a t l a n t a . o r g

1Ernest PlunkettLila Jane LongYum ArnoldSophie TaylorRebekah HatchChristina HayesAnne ChambersChristina Shiels2 Julia KyleChristina SandsJeff ReddingFinley Brannon3 Bill BrooksBrooklyn HutchingsBronson Hutchings4 Catie MatthewsChip HaskellSuzanne Mittenzwei5 Beya ThompsonTed PoundBrennen Dicker6 Beattie WoodHaag JohnsonWalter JohnsonDaniel WakefieldMelanie KingstonDuncan McDonaldScott SeydelOliver Roos7 Blakely RobertsMonica Patterson8 Ellie PryorKyle Lockett9 Brian KimseyJanci DemyunJim DealMarty Sauser

Linda GreenEsosa Osa-OgbeideAmanda MattisonLeslie Muscarella10 Meg HarlanMel HeinrichLucy DoddVirginia HarrisAlice NolandBrenda SherrillJack Hammond11 Andie ZimmerAngie AllenLibby WardSusan EvinsThomas WinnLalah FarshyGrady McGillLinda Carter12 Betsy BartlettFrederick HolbeinShay NewtonThomas BenedictSarah NeelyKendric SmithKathie McClureRenee Wilson-WickerAlexander Johnson13 Andy TabbPaul WagnerSusan CouvillonKevin Henderson14 Brandon StrackKareem BurksCarol UdeSusan ScofieldBen TurnerDavid Grist15 George GriffinConstance Harrell

Sara MasseyNancy AdamsYvonne Watkins16 Kenny BuddJoy OverbayNoreen HorriganEsan EbnerAshley BerryAshley RushOwen Vaccaro17 Gene TaylorPat BrumbaughJerod Culpepper18 Dick HansenHank MaiellaroEmily EzellJoanne BarrettWilma HippsAlberta MayorgaNorris PostKarlon CunninghamGary Higgs19 Eddy JohnsonGraham RussellJim ColeyNeil ShorthouseAmy DurrellAnders RussellHunter BrannonLaura Rosenberg20Emily Kota Dan MatthewsDrew GrahamLucy BrumbaughGerald BarrettAlex Bradley21 Katie HealanMeg McCallumMichael Wier

22 Bill DavidsonLarry PlessGraham PhillipsMelissa CarelDeanna JonesEryn JohnsonMarc LeVanRenee LawtonCarly TuckerMary HintonGeorge Lockett23 Steve CallaghanMarshall WellbornAlice WoodRyan PflegerLevitt MosleyMolly SmalleyCharles Schrope24 Haddie HughesWilliam JacksonLaura McDuffie Paul25 Michael Kingsbury26 Page GriffinCatherine MoodyJan WoodClayton MattisonWilliam LindseyGary PeeplesGerald Reed27 Leah FranklinRenee HuskeyTrey ShippLucy NunnMarshall MoultonLorraine Miller28 Spencer IzlarThomas BenedictMichener Anthony

December Birthdays

29 Anna HillWayne JamesFrances PierceJennifer HaslamKatherine HesterHunter PeatmanJames Stice30 Bill NicholsonJake CobbCatherine TurnerRichard LeeLarry PuckettAdelaide HansonLee BeatyStuart BrackenCara Hutchison31 Cathy HowlandHarold BarrettAnna GillonDaniel PedersenJim PettitMillie Byrd Roberts

We celebrate the lives that make up the community of St. Luke’s Church.

Deaths

Peter McDonaldson of Claire McDonald

Ruth Vaughtmother of James Vaught

Births

Pete Howard Reece Hurstwickergrandson of Renée and Karl Wicker

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Deadline for dedications to be included in the Christmas Eve service bulletins is Monday, December 12. Payment must accompany dedications.

C H R I S T M A S F L O W E R D E D I C AT I O N S

In support of the Flower Guild Ministry and the Celebration of Christmas at St. Luke’s:

□ I/We send the enclosed contribution in memory of ($25 per person, please):

□ I/We send the enclosed contribution in thanksgiving for ($25 per person or family unit, please):

Your name(s) as you wish to be listed in the Christmas Eve worship bulletins, along with a contact number or e-mail address:

Please make checks payable to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, and note “Christmas Flowers” on the memo line.

Mail to 435 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, 30308, or place in the Christmas Flower box located at the Reception Desk at St. Luke’s. You can also make dedications and pay for them online!

Dec 4: The Rev. Lauren Holder will share scriptural and theo-logical grounding for our reflecting on the Holy Family as a refugee family during Advent.

Dec 11: Meet the Chettri family—one of the refugee families St. Luke’s has come to know and walk alongside through our refugee ministry with New American Pathways. Staff from New American Pathways will also be present to share stories of what a refugee family encounters upon arriving in Atlanta.

Dec 18: You Were Once Strangers: Cathryn Marchman of Partners for Home is one of the most instrumental voices for homelessness services in Atlanta. As we reflect on the displaced in our midst and the growing insecurity of affordable housing in our community, Cathryn will share with us the city’s new strategic plan for ending homelessness. St. Luke’s plays a role—what is it?

Prepare for the Feast of the Nativity Through Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina | Dec 4, Dec 11, Dec 18 | Sophia Brothers PetermanLectio divina is a powerful means of reading sacred text for spir-itual growth. Join us as we continue the gentle, nonthreatening practice of group lectio divina with short selections of sacred text and poetry.

A Thrill of Hope: The Christmas Story in Word and Art | Dec 4, Dec 11, Dec 18 | Lane DuncanJoin us as we explore the story of the incarnation through the art of John August Swanson. We will delve into the familiar story of Christmas as told in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew in a whole new way. Each scripture passage is illustrated and interpret-ed in the stunningly detailed artwork of John August Swanson along with commentary by some of America’s premier Biblical scholars, names such as Dr. Thomas G. Long, Dr. Michael Joseph Brown, Dr. Carol A. Newsom. Each Sunday we will watch a brief video of biblical scholars engaging with the scripture and the artwork, and then engage with one another as we discover new insights for ourselves as we prepare for the coming of Christ.

You Were Once Strangers: An Advent SeriesSt. Luke’s will be asking the question, “Who is the stranger among us?” as we consider the Holy Family as refugees in our midst—a family displaced during a vulnerable time, seeking the kindness of strangers. In addition to thoughtful content during the Sunday School hour, we hope the exhibit in the Glenn Gallery by photographer Jim Loring will challenge us all to see strangers in a new light.

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Children’s & Families MinistriesSt. Nicholas

visitsSunday 2.0

Sunday, Dec. 4 | 5 p.m.Hamilton Room

Don't forget to leave your shoes at the door.

Christmas Pageant Fun

I can’t believe it is almost time for our beloved Christmas Eve pageant! It is such fun to watch the “heavenly herd” parade around the church. For the families of children under 5th grade who have not yet participated, there are a few details you will need to know.

First: the costuming takes place in the St. Luke Room from 3:15-3:50 p.m. There are various costumes for kids to choose: angels, shepherds, sheep, and some less conventional ones as well. There will be helpers present, but it’s great for parents to stay and help.

After kids have been costumed, they can be dropped off next door at the Wilmer Chapel for some coloring, storytelling, and other fun. Older kids tend to be fine, but it’s great for younger ones to have a parent or sibling stay. In fact, although participation of 3-and-unders is encouraged, it’s best to have a parent or older sib stay with the group for the entire pageant.

At 4 p.m., the adult shepherds will lead the various and sundry flock to the church for their big entrance. They will parade around the church and then gath-er up front in a wiggly, squirmy group to listen to Dan’s sermon. Finally, they will rejoin us in the congregation during the passing of the peace. The adult shep-herds will be helping with this sorting process, and as far as I know we haven’t had any families go home with the wrong kid yet! This is also why it’s best for the smallest members of the flock to have someone with them. This is such a special moment for our children to be intimately involved in our communal worship space. I look forward to seeing the children parade together!

Kate Silvis

Mustard Seed Garden Faithful take their shovels on the Road

"A big thank you to gardeners from St. Luke's who are beautifying the South Lawn Garden at Emmaus House!" wrote Director of Education Ann Fowler last month while the group was still working. They

blew, raked, and bagged leaves, pruned, weeded, dug up invasives, took down dead trees, and edged beds in one area before moving on to another where they raked more leaves, pruned dead limbs, and removed wisteria vines. These nine garden an-gels filled 35-40 bags of garden waste, and one bag of garbage. They are planning a January work day at Emmaus House to add soil to some bare places and finish the beds with mulch.

The Joy of Eating, The Fun of Cooking

A huge thanks to Peggy Foreman and Jane Long for the delightful cooking lesson and luncheon at our Act III gathering last month. Not only did they enlighten and enter-tain us - they arranged for Soiree to prepare the lunch!

“Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, St. Luke’s welcomes you.”

Pastoral Crisis or Concerns?

Call Beth Elliott Kraft at 404-873-7610, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., weekdays: X To connect with our Pastoral Care staff for such things as illness, hospitalization, miscarriage, divorce, unemployment;X To add a name to our parish prayer list or;X To have someone placed on the St. Luke’s Intercessory Prayer list to be prayed for daily.

After-hours & on weekends, call the church at 404-873-7600 to get the name and number of the priest on call.

May God bless you and comfort you in your difficult times as well as your joyful ones.

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Deadline for the combined issue forDec. 15 and Jan. 1

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EYC:

Big Game Day:

Offsite Event:

Dec. 3: Christmas Tree Delivery; 8 am-1 pm

Dec. 4: Tree and Wreath Pick Up; 8 am-1 pm Dec. 11: EYC– Toy Tag; 5:30-8 pm

Dec. 14: Wacky Waffle Wednesday; 6:30-8 pm

Dec. 17: Flurries and Fur; 5:15-9:15 pm

Dec. 18: Parent Meeting on Mission Trip; 12:30 pm

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December 2016

Don’t Forget to pick up your trees

and wreaths!

Christmas Eve Worship

11 a.m. A Celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Holy Eucharist with Organ & Hymns

3:30 p.m. Musical Prelude

4 p.m. Children’s Christmas Pageant and Holy Eucharist

7:30 p.m. Musical Prelude

8 p.m. A Celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Festival Eucharist with St. Luke’s Choirs

10:30 p.m. Musical Prelude

11 p.m. A Celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Festival Eucharist with St. Luke’s Choirs

The Nursery is open during the 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. services.

All young children are invited to costume and participate in the

Christmas Pageant.

Incense will be used only at the 11 p.m. service.