Indoor masking is recommended.
If you would like a mask, please ask and one will be provided.
This Sunday: Nov. 7th, All Saints Sunday
8:00am In-person
10:30am In-person Service & (Livestream)
Calendar Week: 8th – Nov.13th
Monday: – Staff meeting 9:30am; St. Luke Fund 6:00pm; Council 7:00pm
Thursday: – Handbell Choir 6:30pm nave;RCA 6:45pm Lib.
Next Sunday: Nov. 14th, Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
8:00am In-person
10:30am In-person Service & (Livestream)
Covid Update from the St. Luke Executive Committee: According to the CDC, Lycoming County has had crossed the threshold into “substantial transmission”. The CDC now recommends universal indoor masking in Lycoming County regardless of vaccination status, and as the St. Luke executive committee, we continue to recommend following the CDC guidelines.
More information on the CDC recommendation for fully vaccinated people can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated.html.
We continue to gather for in person worship and encourage all who are able, to join us on Sunday mornings. Finally, we are committed to the needs of all members of our congregation, therefore virtual worship will continue until further notice.
SERVING IN OCTOBER: Ushers: 10:30am: David Brigss; Bob Larson (Nov. 14); Lectors: Scott Seyler (7th); Hanne Schuman (14th); Comm. Assistants: Becky Lewis (7th); Mark & Karen Bergren (14th); Hanne Schuman (28th).
ST. LUKE’S HANDBELLS Are you interested in playing
handbells? Anyone is invited to join the handbell choir. No experience is necessary, but knowledge of music is helpful. All that is required is a desire to have fun, a willingness to make a joyful noise to the Lord and the ability to attend weekly rehearsals. Rehearsals will be held Thursday evenings at 6:30pm in the nave. If interested, please sign up on the sheet located in the West Hall.
SHAWL MINISTRY meet for knitting and crocheting on Tuesday, Nov. 16th from 9:30am-12noon, in the Chapel. All are welcome. No December meeting.
WEIS 4 SCHOOL PROGRAM The Pre-School at St. Luke is partnering up with Weis Market in the Weis 4 School program. This program can earn money for the Pre-School at St. Luke simply by shopping as you do every day. Please pick up a flyer in the West Hall for more information. Take one for a friend!
FLOWERS AFTER THE SUNDAY SERVICE? If you donated Altar flowers for Sunday, please feel free to take them home after the late service, or pick up on Monday during office hours. Vases are available in the work sacristy to make smaller bouquets, if you like.
2021 POINSETTIA ORDERS Poinsettias are $10 each and will be on a per-order basis. They can be placed as a memorial or honorarium using the coupon insert. Please pay with the coupon and place in an envelope marked “Poinsettias” and return them via the offering plate or church office by Monday, November 29th. Thank you.
ADVENT MIDWEEK SERVICES In continuation from last year, the current plan is to hold the Advent Midweek Services online again this year. This is not so much a pandemic precaution as much as it is an anticipation of attendance. If you would like to attend in-person services, please reach out to Pastor Jeff. With a sufficient response, the decision may be reversed. As it is, we will broadcast an Advent Midweek Prayer Service every Wednesday during the season at 7:00PM on the Facebook page, starting Wednesday, December 1.
JOB OPENING St. Luke is seeking to fill the position of Financial Secretary. This is a part-time position whose hours may be arranged as desired. The position description is available from the church office. If interested, please complete the standard application (available from the office) and attach a resume. Thank you.
HOSPITAL Pleasecontact Sarah Young at the church office (570-323-7309) if you or a family member are in the hospital or are ill. Pastor Jeff is available for visits or phone calls, and at your request, Sarah will then contact our prayer chain leaders.
USHERS Anyone interested in serving as an usher, please contact the office or email or call Nancy McCarty at: (nmac7149@gmail.com; (570) 419-7827).
COMMUNION PREPARATION AND CLEAN- UP If you would be willing to prepare and clean-up (no glass cups to wash) Holy Communion, either at our 8:00am or 10:30am services, once every couple months, please contact Mary Jane Webster at: 570-322-8647 or notify the church office.
SERVING If you would like to help serve in our 8:00am or 10:30am worship service(s), please contact Diane Kohler at: 570-419-7085 or email kohlerdede@gmail.com .
| FOOD DONATION UPDATE St. Luke will be accepting food donations in the Bell Hall glass foyer area, across from the office entrance. Trish Whelan asks that you use this location, at this time. Look for the box marked “food donation”. Trish will still keep the church office updated with any new information from the pantry. Thank you. **UPDATED ** products needed are: Coffee; Pop-Tarts; Rice Hamburger Helper; Pie Filling; Condiments; Boxed potatoes Jell-O and Pudding Mixes We are still accepting donation for hygiene kits. These items may be dropped off in the Bell Hall glass foyer area, across from the office entrance. Specific items currently needed are: Kleenex; Paper Towels; Band Aids Women’s Deodorant; Feminine Hygiene Items Conditioner; Shaving Cream |
REMINDERS: Office hours – M & T 9-12, 1-3; W, TH, F 9-12
Bulletin deadline – WEDNESDAY 9:00AM
Spectrum deadline – 20th of each month
Council Packet info due – Friday 9:00AM prior to Mtg. Office e-mail – info@stlukeweb.com