Week of October 25

Two buffaloes with expressive faces in tall grass under a blue sky.

Masks are required at all times.

If you do not bring a mask with you, one will be provided.

SERVICES for Reformation Sunday, October 25, 2020.

8:00am Indoors

10:30am Online (Recorded)

10:30am Outdoor Service (Weather permitting)

You are asked to bring your own lawn chairs and/or blankets, but you do not bring one with you, one will be provided.

Please note that there will be no additional announcement regarding inclement weather. In the event of rain, the 10:30 service will still be held indoors; even with social distancing, we can accommodate as many as sixty people in the Nave.

THE ESTIMATE OF GIVING CARDS will be presented TODAY at our worship services. They can also be returned directly to Sarah Young at the church office, if that is your preference. Extra cards are available and located in the glass vestibule (outside the church office); the West Hall and at the back of the nave.  

COMMUNION For those who chose to continue with online worship, Pastor Jeff is offering communion after the in-person service.  It will be available from 11:45-12:30. You can park in the front lot and either come to the Nave doors, or pull up to the edge of the courtyard and I will come to your car. 

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS NEXT All Saints Sunday, November 1, 2020. Be sure to….
  •    Set your clocks back one hour.
  •    Test your smoke alarm and change the battery if it has one.
  •    Enjoy an extra hour of sleep.

FROM THE OFFICE Staff will be working in the office and from home. If you need immediate assistance during our absence, please contact Pastor Jeff at 570-220-3631 or Sarah Young 570-932-1753. We will respond to your emails and calls as soon as possible, from the office and remotely. Thank you.

VISITING? If you’re not a member or regular attendee of St Luke Church but have been “visiting” us during this time of online worship, we’d love to connect with you! If you’ve been watching from afar or have just been using this time to “check us out” online, please send us an email at info@stlukeweb.com!

ST. LUKE FAMILY Our long time member and friend, Howard Cowles moved to Vermont. If you would like to send Howard a card, please contact Sarah Young at the church office.

CHURCH COUNCIL With the end of the year approaching, there are several members of the church council whose terms will be coming to an end.  All members of St. Luke are encouraged to prayerfully consider whether they may not have a calling to serve the church in this way.  Contact Pastor Jeff for more information.  

SHEPHERD OF THE STREETS Family sized hygiene items are always a blessing and the Shepherd’s shelves are almost bare! A new collection basket is now located in the Bell Hall glass vestibule (across from the office entrance) for your donations, along with the basket in the West Hall.  This continues to be a necessary part of our Shepherd of the Streets ministry. The list follows:

Toothpaste and Toothbrushes

Shaving Cream and Razors

Shampoo and Conditioner

Women’s Hygiene Products

Towels and Wash Cloths

Bedding and Blankets

Tissues and Toilet Paper and Paper Towels

Soap            Deodorant            Combs

Adult Diapers (M, L and XL, especially M)

Baby Diapers and Pull-Ups (Sizes 1-6, especially 3-6)

Baby Shampoo        Baby Oil        Baby Wash

Baby Q-Tips    Baby Wipes        Baby Powder

** PLEASE NOTE the Bell Hall glass vestibule (across from the office entrance) doors are always open for your donations.