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I N S I D E T H I S
I S S U E :
View From the Road 2
Youth Ministry 3
Children and Family
Ministry 4
Music Ministry 5
Stewardship Thought:
Simply Giving
6
Social Ministry: CWS-Crop Walk
7
Furniture Bank Tag-Sale 8
Mark Your Calendars! 9
Schedule to Serve 10
Church Calendar 11
Birthdays/Anniversaries 12
Our Prayer List 13
S T L U K E
L U T H E R A N C H U R C H
The Scroll N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 2 V O L U M E 8 , I S S U E 1 0 L I V I N G O U T T H E
P U R P O S E S O F
G O D F O R U S
T O D A Y
WORSHIP
FELLOWSHIP
DISCIPLESHIP
MINISTRY
EVANGELISM
God’s Work — Our Hands
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Grace to you and peace. Saint Paul, or one of his disciples, often begins his letters with this (or similar) greeting. And so I begin, “Grace and peace to you from our Sovereign Jesus the Christ.”
I humbly accept your call, through the New England Synod + ELCA, to serve as your interim pastor for approximately twelve to fourteen months. As I write this letter I am in the midst of packing and preparing to attend the New Eng-land Synod Bishop’s Convocation and move to Gales Ferry to begin our ministry together on 1 November 2012. Thank you again to all who have helped make this move possible in so many ways already. Pastor Mary Robinson found me a place to live, on Route 12, just across from the church. And the land lord promises it will be ready by the first! The council and staff have done more than I can mention here, thank you all.
I am looking forward to meeting you all, worshipping together, and helping you prepare for the future to which God is calling you. The interim process is designed to assist the congregation in calling the best possible pastor for the mission you understand God gives you. During my first two months with you I plan to visit and listen. I do not come with a cookie cutter plan to work out. Together we will work through the five developmental tasks of interim ministry in the way that St. Luke deems best for St. Luke. But for the first two months, which is the Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas holiday season, I will be visiting and listening in order to get to know members of the congregation and community as much as possible. I’ll be sharing more about the process, too.
A bit about myself: I grew up in Pittsford, New York, a suburb of Rochester. Lake Ontario to the north provides plenty of snow in the winter and the Fin-ger Lakes to south offers beautiful fall foliage and great wine country. I graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo with a B.S. degree in Medical Technology and worked in the field for several years, including three as an overseas Lutheran missionary to Phebe Hospital, Liberia, West Africa.
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St. Luke Lutheran Church
Ph. 860-464-7897 Fax: 860-464-7742
Email: [email protected] www.stluke.info
Office Hours:
Monday—Friday 8:30 am to 1:30 pm
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Pastor Elaine Quincey Interim Pastor
Terri Meyer [email protected] Director of Music
Gina Williams
[email protected] Church Musician
Jessica Dodson
[email protected] Director of Discipleship Ministry
for Children and Families
Kay Lautzenheiser [email protected] Director of Youth Ministries
Ruth Dirlam [email protected]
Administrative Specialist
Kathleen Bartkowski [email protected]
Organist/Celebrate Accompanist
Ellen Young [email protected]
Bookkeeper
Bill Brentnall Sexton
Officers of the Congregation
Paul Anderson [email protected]
President
Felix Vajdos [email protected]
Vice-President
Jennifer Gilletti [email protected]
Treasurer
View from the Road
Dates! What is the first thing that
comes to your mind when you think of the word “dates?” Do you think of days of the
calendar? Fruit? A time of fun with someone special? When I did a quick search on-line, the first item that popped-up was the fruit, specifically Phoenix dactylifera. My first thought is of something being due or a special day on the calendar. What is the significance of the following calendar dates?*
January 1 February 11 March 15 April 7 May 18 June 6
July 4 August 20 September 26 October 23
October 31 November 11 December 25
Some of these dates may have special meaning to you; others may
leave you scratching your head. St. Luke has several important dates occurring in the coming month.
November 4, 2012—Pastor Elaine Quincey will celebrate her first Sunday as
St. Luke’s Intentional Interim. St. Luke will also be welcoming new members. November 11, 2012—Consecration Sunday for St. Luke. Please remember to
turn in your pledge cards. Thank a veteran for providing us the freedom to worship and live.
November 21, 2012—Community Thanksgiving service to be celebrated.
What are you thankful for this year? November 30, 2012—Advent Festival at St. Luke. Come enjoy an evening of Fellowship and Discipleship as we begin the watchful waiting of Christ’s
Birth. December 2, 2012—Annual Lessons and Carols service. Come hear the Gospel Lesson foretelling the Birth of Jesus Christ and hear the Senior
choir and Bell groups perform. These dates are just a small handful of events that occur at St. Luke each month. Check out the church Calendar to see what is happening at St. Luke! See you in church! Paul *p.s. Come see me, and I’ll let you know why I think the above dates are significant.
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Youth Ministry in November
October was filled with activities. We held First Sunday Spirit Jam at St. David. Some of us walked in the
Crop Walk for CWS. On October 20th a group of Middle School Youth attended the Corn Maze in Preston,
Ct. On the 21st of October, we carved pumpkins for the Wicked Haunted Trail. On October 26th, we met to
attend the haunted trail.
November 4th is First Sunday Spirit Jam at Ledyard Congregational Church at 5:30 –7:30 p.m. Youth in
grades 8-12 are invited Bring friends. Good food, fun and fellowship. On November 11th we will attend a
performance of Godspell at the Granite Theater in Westerly, RI. Cost is $10 for youth. We will meet at St.
Luke and leave at 6:45 p.m. Please let Kay know if you will be attending.
The confirmands presented their final projects on October 14th. The evening was filled with music, drama,
storytelling, art and technology. Something for everyone!!! It is amazing how a faith journey can be
expressed in so many ways.
On November 4th, the ninth grade confirmands and their mentors will meet following worship to get together
for soup and information. Mark your calendars.
If you are looking for a mission experience this summer, meet with Ms. Kay following worship on Sunday,
Nov. 11th All Sr. High youth and interested adults are invited to attend.
My mother, Winnie, and sister Jennifer have lived in San Marcos, California for almost thirty years. Upon my return from Africa, I lived in California for two years while I studied Greek and prepared to enter the Master of Divinity program at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago in September 1986. I was ordained at my home congregation, Saint Paul, Pittsford, on Saint Luke Day (18 October) 1990. And as I say in my RLP (Rostered Leader Profile), “I can’t not preach the Gospel.” It’s poor grammar, but seems so much more forceful than, “I have to preach the Gospel;” so I let it stand. I am also a hospice chaplain, having completed two years of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) residency in Bethlehem, PA. I met Jenn in 1993 in Canajoharie, New York. Jenn is a social worker at KidsPeace, working with troubled and hurting adolescent boys. We enjoy walks on the beach. I love music – classical, Baroque, jazz, opera, and more. I have a good sense of humor, and have been advised by colleagues not to give up my day job – you can joke with me! I love chocolate (dark) and Mickey Mouse and going to Disneyland with my sister. I have en-joyed porch gardening, harvesting a few dozen tomatoes and jalapeño peppers this year. I like the Green Bay Packers and the New England Patriots. I am a simple parish pastor who cares deeply about the proclamation of the Gospel, meets God in the Luther-an liturgy, loves God’s people and believes it is an honor and a privilege to walk with people in the spiritual life. I come among you to give witness to the hope that is within me in Christ Jesus, as one who gives thanks to God for each day. Finally, I ask that you pray often (daily!) for our interim ministry process and for me as your interim pastor, that God will show us God’s will for St. Luke. Peace be with you. Your partner in the Gospel,
Pastor Elaine
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CHILDREN and FAMILY MINISTRY NEWS AND UPDATES Jessica Dodson, 464-7897 x103; [email protected]
Family Ministry is planning “Halloween Happenings” on November 4th during the learning hour. Families are
encouraged to join us for crafts, games, creepy activities, and snacks! Costumes are encourage! Our Middle/High school Sun-day school class has been busy preparing for this Family Fun Hour! This event will take the place of Sunday School so all
kids and families should join us in the church Fellowship room.
CALLING ALL YOUTH
7TH THROUGH 12TH GRADES!!!
Join us for Bible Study, games, crafts,
SNACKS, and discussion Sunday mornings in
the youth room.
FYI confirmation students are encouraged to
participate to fulfill their Sunday School
requirement.
It’s time to start thinking about the St.
Luke Christmas Program.
Discipleship is looking for
volunteers to join our
planning committee.
If interested, please contact
Jess -
Fawn -
During the lesson in o ur Prek/K class, Mrs. Jani s asked
the kids what did Jesus tell James and John when they
asked to sit next to him in heav en? Josie answered, “I
need my personal space!”
Too Cute!
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November 4—All Saints Sunday
8:15 Ring Masters 11:00 JuBELLation and Senior Choir
November 11 8:15 Senior Choir
11:00 Celebrate and Ring Tones November 18
8:15 Senior Choir 11:00 Celebrate and Children’s Choir
November 25 8:15 Ring Masters 11:00 Senior Choir
You are cordially invited to attend an
Ecumenical Service of Thanksgiving
Join the 5 area churches: St. Luke Lutheran Church
St. David’s Episcopal Church
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Gales Ferry United Methodist Church
Ledyard Congregational Church
in an uplifting service of thanks and praise.
Wednesday, November 21, 7:00 PM Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
If you are interested in singing with the
Ecumenical choir, please contact Terri [email protected]
My Favorite Lyrics
Come, ye thankful people, come. Raise the song of harvest home.
All is safely gathered in, ere the winter storms begin. God our Maker doth provide for our wants to be supplied.
Come to God’s own temple, come! Raise the song of harvest home.
"But my God shall supply all your need ac-cording to His riches in glory by
Christ Jesus." -Philippians 4:19
Mark your calendar:
Service of Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 2, 4:00 PM
Is there a more wonderful way to begin the season than with scripture readings of the season, choirs, handbells, strings
and carol singing?
Invite a friend!
Christmas Eve Services
4:30 Family Service with Children’s Choir and Ring Tones
8:30 Candlelight Services with Senior Choir and
and Concert Handbell Choir 11:00
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Stewardship
I offered a short temple talk recently on the subject of financial stewardship. I have to admit, I was not completely comfortable standing in front of the assembly and discussing this issue. I’m glad that I did it though, because doing so further reinforced my beliefs about the subject. It was towards the end of my first year as your Treasurer that it became clear to me that Pat and I had to get serious about stewardship. While I found serving on the council most rewarding, it was frustrating at times to watch the offering figures fluctuate up and down throughout the year. It
was disappointing as a council member to have to ask the various Purpose Teams to under spend their respective budgets so that we could avoid a deficit at year end. Thankfully, the Congregation pulled through as it usually does. But suffice it to say that serving on the council changed my perspective on financial stewardship. It became a melding or blending of biblical principles with the realities of today. Pat and I began to increase our annual pledge gradually over the next 3 or 4 years. I can’t say that there was any methodology to this process. It was really more of an act of faith, that if we did this, there would still be enough. We stretched our “financial selves” significantly. We examined our “have to haves” vs. our “want to haves”. After going through this exercise, we found ourselves confident that we were doing what we could, that we were serving better and contributing in a significant way to the mission & ministry of St. Luke. I’m also happy to report that there is still enough. I’m sure that most of you remember the survey that was conducted last year by the Vision and Mission team, with the results published in November. Sessions called “Listening Posts” were held, among other surveys. One of the questions asked during these sessions was “If God has His way with St. Luke for the next 3 years, what do you see in our future?” I noticed that of the 11 survey themes reported by the Team, St. Luke’s financial strength ranked 9th in importance out of 11; the lower 20%. Friends, I believe that in addition to its so many “Spiritual Assets”, St. Luke will need a solid financial foundation in order for its membership to continue the mission of outstanding service in God’s name. Generous, consistent giving on the part of our members will be very important as we move forward. During the Temple Talk, I was most comfortable talking about the terrific work that is being done in God’s name here at St. Luke and how far reaching that work is. That part was easy. My family is so blessed to be part of this Congregation.
In closing, I would ask you to please ponder these points as you prayerfully consider your pledge for 2013. Thank you and I’ll see you on Sunday! John Robbins Stewardship Team
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Soup kitchen schedule for november 2012
COOKS
Heller (2)
Sindel (2)
Swiontek (2)
SERVERS
Cini (2) Schenk (1)
Conley (1)
Chapman (1)
Koerting (1)
Leal (3)
Wimmermark (1)
Social Ministry
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Social Ministry
Thank YouThank YouThank You
On Sunday, October 14h, at 1PM the skies cleared , the temperature was a perfect 65 degrees and CROP Walk 2012 be-
gan. Along with many other walkers from the local Christian community, eleven St Luke walkers raised nearly $1,200;
including a $500 Thrivent match. Thanks to Hugh Busey who helped secure the match. Gales Ferry Ledyard walks
have a long tradition for raising funds for CWS/Crop’s local and global hunger programs. Like in past years, 25% will
go to the Gemma Moran Food Center which feeds the hungry in Southeastern Connecticut. Special thanks to all our
sponsor and donors and to all our walkers, Sue Anderson, Lynn Tarozzi, Mitch and Mary Robinson, Andy and Angela
George, Carla and Paul Henschel, and Dawn Chapman and friends. And, to Deb Eld, my Co-recruiter, who works at
our registration table.
Once again our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped us to walk for hunger relief.
You are really special people.
Your CROP Walk Team
Deb Eld
Angela George
THE FURNITURE BANK TAG SALE IS
ALMOST HERE! It’s scheduled for November 9 and 10, and we’re hoping that you’ll again
be providing us with lots of good STUFF to sell! We always have a
wonderful collection of high-quality merchandise, at least 80% of which is
donated by members of St. Luke. It keeps getting better, and this time
we’re hoping for at least one Ferrari! Red is nice, but we’ll take any color.
Information about the kind of stuff we want (and a few things we don’t
want) is given below.
Meanwhile, we need your help
Before the tag sale, we’re still looking for one or more people who would be willing to help us evaluate and sell a
number of potentially valuable paintings and other items that were donated to the furniture bank. We could sell such items at the tag
sale, but should be able to do better selling them elsewhere (ebay, for example). If you would be interested in contributing to the
work of the furniture bank in this way, please contact Mike or Karen Wuesthoff at 860 381-9224.
What we need…
Anything usually found at tag sales is welcome, but please note that it must be in good condition, and that we cannot accept items
that are difficult to sell or dispose of, such as hazardous materials, paint, kitchen cabinets (yeah, we’ve gotten those!), tires,
automobile batteries, or sets of encyclopedias more than 10 years old.
In case you didn’t know:
The Furniture Bank, which began in 1982 as an outreach of St. Luke, collects donated furniture and gives it free of charge to people
in financial need who are referred by social service agencies and churches. We have been running tag sales at St. Luke for 22 years
(since 1990). Roughly half of the proceeds are used to meet operating expenses (mainly rental on storage lockers). The other half is
used to buy beds, most of which are purchased new because of bedbug issues. Donations, including items for the tag sale, are tax-
deductible. For further information, please call the furniture bank at 860 381-9224.
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Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:
On Wednesday, November 21st, Our Lady of Lourdes is hosting the ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve worship service. The service begins at 7:30 p.m.
On Friday, November 30, at 6:00 p.m., join Fellowship for the Advent Festival. Dinner will be served at 6:00 and the ledyard High School Carolers will sing. After the concert there will be activities for all ages!
On Sunday, December 2nd, at 4:00 p.m., please join us for our annual Lessons & Carols. It is a wonderful afternoon of music and readings
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ST. LUKE—SCHEDULE TO SERVE - NOVEMBER 2012
Date Greeters Welcome Team Ushers Altar Guild Lay Readers Communion
Deacons
Assisting
Ministers
Acolytes
11/4
8:15 Joanne
Erickson
Pat & Marty
Wood
Mark & Louise
Larson, Dawn &
Dennis Anderson
Sue Anderson Joanne
Erickson
Joanne &
Bob Erickson
Kristin
Price
Addy &
Caleb Fauth
11:00 Kirsten
Holmstedt
Tom & Mary
Baudro
Bob & Robin
Nelson, Dick
Wimmermark,
Pauline Wanner
Joan Davis Megan Stone Curt Frost,
Judie
Suplicki
Livy Jones Jacob
Haugland,
Ben Vajdos
11/11
8:15 Chuck &
Marge Johnson
Trudy Flanery Marty & Pat
Wood, Andy
George, Julia
Buzzee
Dawn
Anderson
Randy Tiede Paul & Barb
Anderson
Terry Blair Hannah
Dirlam,
Alexis Stehle
11:00 Leigh
Sammons
Jeanne Loomis Ray Heller, Dick
Wimmermark,
Pauline Wanner,
John Robbins
Debbie Eld Fawn
DeMello
Dyann Baker,
Grace
DeMarco
Rob
Strauss
Rachelle
Robeson.
Emma
Sammons
11/18
8:15 Ginny
Jacobson
Ginny Jacobson Dawn & Dennis
Anderson, Andy
George, Dennis
Sindel
Cathy Hanson Bill Kracke Sue &
Charlie
Anderson
Roger
Hanson
Owen
Lessing,
Emily
Anderson
11:00 Betty Bruhn Deb Baldwin Hugh Busey, Ray
Heller, Pauline
Wanner, Grace
DeMarco
Linda Martin Chris Jones Dick &
Sandy
Wimmermark
Jim
Rhoades
Louisa Bueno
11/25
8:15 Shirley
Harrington
Shirley
Harrington
Dennis Sindel,
Julia Buzzee, Mark
& Louise Larson
Mary
Robinson
Al Nordquist Amy &
Dennis Sindel
Jean
Swiontek
Amanda Cox,
Madeline
Horkey
11:00 June Barrack Debbie Eld Bob & Robin
Nelson, Lee Beale,
Ray Heller
Paul
Anderson
Roger Hanson Judie
Suplicki, Ray
Heller
Jaclyn
Roush
Sasha Lopez-
Watson,
Carter Smith
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Church Calendar of Events
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BBBIRTHDAYSIRTHDAYSIRTHDAYS Nov 1 Carley Meyer Gavin Frost Nov 3 Rudy Croteau Nov 6 Robert Bunger Dylan Horkey Nov 7 Richard Borgne Nov 8 Mark Larson Nov 10 Jessica Dame Jennifer Horkey Jeffrey Robbins Nov 11 Andy George Nov 12 Mikayla Zitzkat Nov 13 Kristin Price Brian Turley Nov 14 Grace DeMarco Charlene Johnson Nov 16 Jean Wolfgang Nov 17 Celia Taylor Nov 18 Karen McDaniel Nov 19 Ellen Turley Nov 22 Jacob Haugland Nov 23 Tayler Wohlleben Nov 24 Connor Girard Nov 25 Sue Conley Nov 27 Addy Fauth Tanner Schlepp
Nov 28 Tom Baudro David Zitzkat Nov 29 Tyler Zitzkat Nov 30 Linda Martin
WWEDDINGEDDING AANNIVERSARIESNNIVERSARIES
Nov 1 Barb & Paul Anderson Harry & Marie Tobiassen Nov 6 Dale & Jennifer Horkey Nov 11 Corri & Bob Bradley Nov 12 Albert & Pauline Wanner Nov 13 Jean & Dick Swiontek Nov 17 Gail & Bob Chernansky Nov 23 Kimberly & Rich Dole Nov 26 George & Jeanette Lang Nov 27 Cathy & Roger Hanson
BBAPTISMALAPTISMAL AANNIVERSARIESNNIVERSARIES
Mark Kuklis Nov 1 Mark Brown Angela George Dylan Horkey Joan Lambert Nov 2 Ray Heller Nov 6 Hannah Dirlam Nancy Seibert Nov 7 Tanner Frost Nov 8 Terry Blair Nov 10 Caleb Fauth Andrew Sammons
Nov 11 Kaitlynn Portofee Nov 14 Joseph McDaniel Tucker West Nov 15 Doug Phillips Nov 16 Luke Frost Nov 20 Kendra Lessing Nov 23 Ellie Phetteplace Nov 25 Paul Anderson Nov 26 Debbie Lessing Nov 28 Shannon Fauth Pam Suplicki Nov 29 Gavin Frost
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER PRAY FOR HEALING:
Mike, extended family member of the Jones’, healing
after open heart surgery.
Bill Caruso, dealing with health issues.
Ingrid, family friend of the Wuesthoff’s diagnosed with Stage IV liver cancer.
Sue, very young friend of Janeese Watson, facing a heart transplant.
Onja and her family, friends of Cuong Lu, as Onja was recently diagnosed with cancer at 2 years of age.
Ed Grabowski, co-worker of Paul Anderson, dealing with unspecified/undiagnosed health issues.
Eddie, family friend of Dina Ballestrini, diagnosed with bladder cancer.
Frank Biscardi, Lucy Strauss’ brother, recovering from complications from Lyme disease, prayers for healing, strength and hope.
Rob Irvine, friend of the Hauglands, dealing with ALS.
Sue and her family, friends of Megan and Wally Stone, recently entered into hospice care.
Jackie Potter, Denyse LaForge’s friend, diagnosed with colon cancer.
Bella Diglio, Denyse LaForge’s friend’s daughter,
undergoing intensive therapy following surgery.
Eric Widstrom, recovering from a fall at home.
David and Kathy Barnhart, friends of the Tobiassens, prayers for strength while David is in ICU with major health issues
Kirtsten Holmstedt, undergoing treatment for cancer.
Nancy Moretta, Karen Wuesthoff and Lynn Tarozzi’s friend, prayers for healing and strength while recovering from brain cancer.
Sandi, Cindy Jones’ friend, suffering with an aggressive form of breast cancer.
Dolly, Tig McCoy-Redd’s friend, recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer.
Annie, Denyse LaForge’s friend, prayers that God watch over her during surgery and recovery.
Fred Graf, undergoing chemotherapy.
Karen & John, Jan Stehle’s friends, as they deal with Karen’s diagnosis and treatment of stage IV cancer.
Amy Remillard, Rudy Croteau’s goddaughter,
undergoing treatment for lung cancer.
Memé Langua, Jenna Beale’s grandmother, facing lung cancer.
Bethany and family, friends of Bob and Elaine Simpson, very ill with cancer.
Zona Pearson, Valerie Riley’s mother, prayers for
healing and a return to good health.
Bob A., Corri Bradley’s nephew, diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus.
Sue Warren, dealing with ovarian cancer.
Nancy Dirlam, undergoing chemotherapy.
Ann Raiford, Sandy Wimmermark’s cousin, prayers for healing, strength and hope during her cancer treatment.
Terry Anderson, Shirley Harrington’s friend, undergoing chemotherapy.
Prayers that God’s comforting presence be with Carolyn McDonald, Shirley Harrington’s friend, as she faces
terminal cancer.
Tina Hughes, Barb Anderson’s sister-in-law, recovering from neurosurgery.
Judy Rucho, Rudy Croteau’s sister, who has
Alzheimer’s disease.
Linda, friend of the Tobiassens, facing continuing
serious health issues.
George Heins, Jackie Heins’ husband and Betty Bruhn’s friends, dealing with health issues.
David Tuttle, Paul & Barb Anderson’s friend, healing from a cancer recurrence.
Cecelia Vajdos, Felix’s aunt, prayers for courage and healing as she faces treatment for cancer.
PRAY FOR OUR DEPLOYED MILITARY: Billy Lonergan, Jessica Dame’s uncle, prayers for
safety while training with the RAF in London.
Dale Horkey, father of Madeline, Dylan, and Tanner,
deployed on the USS Alexandria.
Patrick Jones, cousin of the Jones’ family, deployed to Qatar, Middle East.
Kendall Remondi, Elaine and Bob’s goddaughter,
protection and guidance while deployed with the
National Guard to Kuwait.
PRAY FOR OUR GRIEVING: The friends and family of Steve Gernert, Rachel Gernert’s grandfather, who joined the Saints
Triumphant.
PRAY FOR OUR HOMEBOUND: Heleena Koppermann, Tiiu Propfe’s mother, at
Greentree Manor.
Olga Melnichuk, Elaine Remondi-Simpson’s aunt, at
Mystic Healthcare.
Vivian Sneddon, at Harrington Court in Colchester.
Marnie Reubelt, at home.
PRAY FOR THOSE WITH OTHER CONCERNS:
Mark, Michelle and Emilee Wuesthoff, prayers for a safe trip and speedy adoption as they travel to Uganda this week to bring Victoria and Martin home.
Edna Esther Johnson, Mary Robinson’s sister, prayers of support for her missionary work with the ELCA
Global Mission in Liberia.
Prayers for the mission that Padre Francisco leads and our other Honduran friends of the Santa Margarita (Chachahuala) and San Marcos churches.
Chikumbuso Project, for the widows, orphans and those ministering to them, pray that God’s work be done in the community and for God’s healing and
blessings.
WORSHIP SERVICES
ON SUNDAY 8:15 and 11 AM
A Great God — A Great Church!
Phone: 860-464-7897
Fax: 860-464-7742
E-mail: [email protected]
1830 Route 12
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
St. Luke Lutheran Church
The Learning Hour
On Sunday
9:30 - 10:40 a.m
Including Sunday School and
The Adult Forum All are Welcome!
REMEMBER TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS
BACK ON NOVEMBER 3RD.
