Masks are required at all times.
If you do not bring a mask with you, one will be provided.
This Sunday: May 9th , Fifth Sunday of Easter
8:00am In-person
10:30am In-person Outdoors Service & (Livestream)
Calendar Week: May 10th – 15th
10th –St. Luke Fund 6:00pm; Council 7:00pm
13th – RCA meeting 6:45pm Lib.
15th – Memorial service for Shirley Collins 11:00am & Livestream
Next Sunday: May 16th, Sunday of Easter
8:00am In-person
10:30am In-person Outdoors Service & (Livestream)
Congregational Meeting, Session II,immediately following the service
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.
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.
SERMON SERIES Easter Sunday is always a glorious celebration. But it is not the end. Now that we are on the other side of the day itself, we can start looking to what is next. This Easter season (through May 16) we will focus on the Book of Acts with this question in mind: “What does the resurrection of Jesus make possible?” Join us as we explore what impact the resurrection has on things like community, forgiveness, inclusion, and more!
A MEMORIAL SERVICE for Shirley Collinsis Saturday, May 15 at 11:00am at St. Luke Church, for family and friends. A reception with light refreshments after the service will take place in Bell Hall and on the front lawn area. CDC guidelines will be followed. A private family cemetery service will be on Monday, May 17th.
VOLUNTEERS are needed to help mulch and weed the hill and embankment at the north end of the church parking lot Saturday, May 15 between 9:00am and noon. Scouts and leaders from BSA Troop 12 and Cub Scout Pack 12 will be working, but any helpers would be greatly appreciated! Please ask Charles Mahler for more information 570-322-8840
SESSION II The Congregational Meeting, Session II is next Sunday, May 16th immediately following the late service. The Annual Report is available at the back of the nave and at the office entrance.
SENIOR HIGH We will be congratulating our graduating seniors Gianna Backner, Halle Clark, Olivia Strother, and Dillan Read on Sunday, May 16th at our 10:30am service. Please join us!
“SFQ” Sew Fine Quilters Group will be meeting again Monday, May 17th from 9am -3pm in Bell Hall. Pack a lunch if you are planning on spending the day!
A CALL FOR MEMBERS OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Christian education is the foundation of adult and children’s faith. During trying times this past year, we in the St. Luke congregation and Upper Susquehanna Synod emphasized parishioner safety, but planning for next autumn’s Sunday School, first by way of Zoom meetings, would seem prudent at this time. If you are interested in guiding our church’s christian education path or have suggestions, please contact John Kelsey, Church Council liaison for Education at 570-323-0580 or at jwkelsey@comcast.net
BLOOD DRIVE Save the Datefor a sponsored Blood Drive by Domanick Young at St. Luke! Friday, June 4th from 1pm-6pm. Please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.ord and enter: DY LSL to schedule and appointment.
SAVE THE DATE for the Annual Pre-School Yard Sale! Mark your calendar for July 16th and 17th! More information to follow.
SHEPHERD OF THE STREETS * Rev. Mark Brumbach 570-322-6538 shepherd@uclc.org “Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.” -Proverbs 14:31
New things needed:
Laundry pods (smaller household packs)
Dish soap and hand soap
Sunscreen (child & adult)
Men’s and Women’s body wash
Shampoo and Conditioner
Shaving cream
Bath towels, Paper towels
*Bars of Dove soap
Baby diapers sizes 3 and up
Baby wash Baby shampoo
Children’s toothbrushes Children’s toothpaste
Other necessary gifts are the hygiene items that we donate: deodorant, baby wipes, baby shampoo, baby powder, baby oil, Q-tips, shaving cream and razors, tissues, toilet paper, women’s hygiene products, combs, blankets, sheets, pillowcases, nail clippers, towels, and wash cloths. These items are collected in the Bell Hall vestibule and in the West Hallway indoors.
** PLEASE NOTE the Bell Hall glass vestibule (across from the office entrance) doors are always open for your donations.
***UPDATE FROM THE FOOD PANTRY *** The food pantry at this time is in need of these products:
Canned meats/fruits/veggies Cereal/Oatmeal
Microwave meals/soups &
Ramen Noodles
Juices & drinks/Healthy snacksSpaghetti/sauce/ Peanut butter/jelly Ketchup/mustard/mayo