LET’S TALK TURKEY by Fran McEwen

Gobble, Gobble to you! That’s Turkey Talk you see.

For PLEASE DON’T buy a turkey At your grocery!!

Why not eat a pizza ??? . . . Or some gourmet cuisine??? You cannot know how much To turkeys this would mean.

Invite one as your guest Please do, Thanksgiving Day.

Seat one at your table. He’ll thank you we daresay.

Maybe cook a pot roast. Perhaps, you might serve ham,

But a basted turkey Would just create bedlam!

Yes, be kind to turkeys For Thanksgiving this year. Ban them from your ovens. Allay their year-long fear.

PLE-E-E-E-ASE,

Feed – Don’t Eat – a Turkey Come this Thanksgiving Day.

Add one to you guest list. Carve one – NOT – this I pray.

Turkeys shall be grateful To escape with their lives.

No doubt, they’ll dance around, While exchanging high-fives!!!

Gobble, Gobble

DATES AT-A-GLANCE Thu., Nov. 24 THANKSGIVING DAY – CHURCH CLOSED Fri., Nov. 25 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY – CHURCH CLOSED Sat. Nov. 26 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY – THRIFT SHOP CLOSED Sat., Nov. 26 Pastel Society Meeting in Recreation Building, 9:00 am Sun., Nov. 27 HANGING OF THE GREENS / UNITED METHODIST STUDENT DAY Sun., Nov. 27 Morning Prayer Time, Holy Communion in the Chapel, 8:30 am Sun., Nov. 27 Elementary Choir Rehearsal, 9:10 am Sun., Nov. 27 Fellowship Time in the Welcome Center, 9:15 am Sun., Nov. 27 Sunday School / Cherub Choir Rehearsal, 9:30 am Sun., Nov. 27 Fellowship Time in the Welcome Center, 10:15 am Sun., Nov. 27 Worship, St. Luke’s College Student Recognition in the Sanctuary 10:30 am Wed., Nov. 30 Bible Study, 10:00 am Wed., Nov. 30 Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting, 2:00 pm Thu., Dec. 1 Staff Meeting, 1:00 pm Thu., Dec. 1 Fondren’s First Thursday, 5:00 pm Fri., Dec. 2 ECLC Breakfast with Santa in the Fellowship Hall, 10:00 am Sun., Dec. 4 CHRISMON TREE BLESSING Sun., Dec. 4 Morning Prayer Time, Holy Communion in the Chapel, 8:30 am Sun., Dec. 4 Elementary Choir Rehearsal, 9:10 am Sun., Dec. 4 Fellowship Time in the Welcome Center, 9:15 am Sun., Dec. 4 Sunday School / Cherub Choir Rehearsal, 9:30 am Sun., Dec. 4 Fellowship Time in the Welcome Center, 10:15 am Sun., Dec. 4 Worship, Chrismon Tree Blessing in the Sanctuary 10:30 am Sun., Dec. 4 Sharing Hope Meeting at the Church, 2:00 pm

Dear Friends,

Happy Thanksgiving! Perhaps by now you’ve eaten too much

turkey, finished off the pumpkin pie, and settling in for a nice

post-feast nap. Before you nod off, make sure you take note

that this coming Sunday is the start of Advent! We will cele-

brate the start of this holy season with our annual Hanging of

the Greens. The worship service will prepare our sanctuary,

and our hearts, for the coming of the Christ Child.

It is simply amazing how fast this year is drawing to a close.

Because of that I want to encourage you to be mindful of two

things.

First, if you haven’t yet made your commitment for the 2017

Budget, there is still plenty of time. Your Finance Committee

is hard at work preparing for next year and no matter the

amount, letting us know your intention helps them in their

planning. You can mail in your card, drop it in the offering

plate, or come by the church office at your convenience.

Second, I want to encourage everyone to pick up an Advent

Devotional booklet the next time you’re at church. They are

available outside the sanctuary and have daily readings for

each day of Advent. This can be a busy time of year, but you

deserve to set aside a few moments each day for prayer and

reflection on the true meaning of this season.

Grace and Peace,

Ricky

Growing Faith, Sharing Hope, Abiding Love

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621 Duling Ave. Jackson, MS 39216

(601) 362-6381

info@stlukesjackson.org

www.stlukesjackson.org

Rev. Ricky James, Pastor

November 24, 2016

“FONDREN’S FIRST THURSDAY” 5:00 PM, DECEMBER 1 It’s time for our monthly community hospitality event. We’ll need the usual roster of gracious volunteers to monitor the Bouncy House or serve beverages. You will have an opportunity to sign up

on Sunday with the bulletin tear-out card, or you may email Priscilla Gaby at prisgaby@aol.com. Thanks for helping to reach out to welcome our community with warm Christian love and fellowship.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY COMING SOON! “Parent’s Day Out!”

Saturday, December 10th, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

“Parent's Day Out” will take place Saturday, December 10th, from

10-2. Children can come partici-pate in Christmas activities and

rehearse with Mrs. Helen! To register your child,

email leahbatson@yahoo.com. We also need volunteers for the event. If you are interested, please fill out the sign-up card in Sunday’s bulletin, or email leahbatson@yahoo.com.

Isabelle Jackson Elementary School Choir

St. Luke’s was honored to host a performance by this tal-ented group of elementary students in our sanctuary dur-ing Fondren Unwrapped this past Thurs. evening, Nov. 17.

NOVEMBER MISSION FOCUS

Adoption and Foster Services – More Ways to Help So, you are unable to foster parent or adopt but want to help! Here are ways you can raise awareness and advo-cate for vulnerable, waiting children. ►Become a court-appointed special advocate (CASA) volunteer. You don’t need to be a lawyer or social worker to gather in-formation that can be used to inform judges of what the child needs and what will be the best permanent home for them. ►Mentor a child in foster care. A mentor or tutor can make a lifetime of difference for children in need of permanency. Foster Care to Success. can help a foster teen in college; Big Brothers Big Sisters provides many men-toring options; other opportunities in your area can be found at the National Foster Care and Adoption Directory. ►Offer free photography and videography services. Adoption agencies need photos and videos of children to share with prospective families. The National Foster Care and Adoption Directory and the Heart Gallery of America program can direct you on where your services are need-ed. ►Be a respite care provider. Offer parents and oth-er caregivers short-term child care services that give temporary relief, improve family stability, and reduce the risk of abuse or neglect. Fundraise or donate supplies to foster care organizations. Everything from school supplies and toys, to suitcases are needed. Whether it’s donating money or supplies directly, organizing a fund-raising or donation drive, whatever you do will go a long way toward helping those in foster care and waiting to be adopted. Go to http://www.adoptuskids.org/adoption-and-foster-care/overview/ways-to-help to learn more.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2016 WORSHIP 10:30 A.M.

Luke 1: 26-45

THIS WEEK’S JOYS AND CONCERNS ~ Prayer Concerns ~

~ Births ~

~ Deaths ~

ATTENDANCE AND STEWARDSHIP WEEKLY REPORT

11/20/16 Sunday School 86 Worship 127 Tithes/Offerings Needed in 2016 $479,505 Tithes/Offerings Needed Weekly $9,221 Tithes/Offerings Received 11/20/16 $7,422 Tithes/Offerings Needed to Date $433,387 Tithes/Offerings Received to Date $416,415 Tithes/Offerings Difference to Date -$16,972

THANKS FOR WORSHIPING WITH US

Mattie Bracey Karla Haik

Maxcine Winfield Mr. & Mrs. Rittenhouse

Chase & Lisa Herrin