Announcements

Week beginning May 16

Masks are required at all times.
If you do not bring a mask with you, one will be provided.
This Sunday: May 16th, Seventh Sunday of Easter
8:00am In-person
10:30am In-person Outdoors Service & (Livestream)
Congregational Meeting, Session II, immediately following the service

Calendar Week: May 17th – 22nd

17th – SFQ 9:00am-3:00pm BH; set up BH 3:00pm for election;
Pre-School meeting 7:00pm,
18th – Primary Election 6:00am -9:00pm BH
20th – RCA meeting 6:45pm Lib.

Next Sunday: May 23rd, Day of Pentecost & Confirmation Sunday
8:00am In-person
10:30am In-person Outdoors Service & (Livestream)

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.
SESSION II The Congregational Meeting, Session II is immediately following the late service. The Annual Report is available at the back of the nave.

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.

Sew Fine Quilters Group “SFQ” will be meeting again Monday, May 17th from 9am -3pm in Bell Hall. Pack a lunch if you are planning on spending the day!

The Church Office will be closed for the Memorial Day Holiday Monday, May 31th. If you are in need of emergency pastoral care during this time, please call Pastor LeCrone at 570-220-3631.

BLOOD DRIVE Save the Date for 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.org 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 snacks
Spaghetti/sauce/ Peanut butter/jelly Ketchup/mustard/mayo