Announcements

Today: Nov. 27th, The First Sunday of Advent
8:00 am In-person Service
9:15 am Handbells; Adult Sunday School & Confirmation Class
10:30 am In-person Service & (Livestream)
Coffee hour TBA

Calendar Week: 28th – Dec. 3rd
Monday: 28th – Staff meeting 9:30 am
Tuesday: 29th – Pericope 9:30 am Lib.
Wednesday: 30th – Mid-week Advent service 7:00 pm
Thursday: 1st – Choir 7:00 pm; BH set up 1:30pm
Friday: 2nd – BH rental all-day

Next Sunday: Dec. 4th, The Second Sunday of Advent
8:00 am In-person Service
9:15 am Handbells; Adult Sunday School & Confirmation Class
10:30 am In-person Service & (Livestream)

Serving in Nov.
Ushers- David and Margo Briggs
Nov. 27th
Lector- Melanie Taormina
Communion Assistant- David & Margot Briggs

Serving in December
Altar care –TBA
Ushers – Bob Larson
Dec. 4th 10:30 am
Lector – Jay Nau
Communion Assistant –Kathy and Bob Borch
Dec. 11th 10:30
Lector –Wilma Reeder
Communion Assistant – Cameron Sims and Olivia Strother
Dec. 18th 10:30 am
Lector – Melanie Taormina
Communion Assistant – Mark Bergren & Charles Mahler
Dec. 24th 8:00 pm *
Lector – Scott Seyler
Assisting Minister – Marilyn Eshleman
Administrant – Patty Durand and Nancy Wood
Communion Assistant – Rod Strother and Sandy Lentz Strother
Dec. 25th 10:30 am Online only *
Lector – Brad Nason

SERVING If you would like to help serve in our 8:00 am or 10:30 am worship service(s), please contact Diane Kohler at 570-419-7085 or email kohlerdede@gmail.com or Pastor Jeff at 570-323-7309.

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).

PRAYER CHAIN UPDATE If you or someone you know needs prayer, please call Cindy Belles at 570-419-1363 or Karen Bergren at 570-220-3201 to start the prayer chain. If you want the name to be on the bulletin prayer list call the church office.

FAITH MATTERS GATHERING Our next two get-togethers are at New Trail Brewery from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm on Nov. 27th and Dec. TBA. Please note that the time has changed and that you can either eat before you come or choose to get something at the permanent on-site food truck (Remember, the Real Taste Mexican food truck closes at 6 pm). Join us and, as always, feel free to invite friends!

Watch, Wait, Wonder, and Worship:
A Midweek Series for Advent
Join us for a contemplative Advent liturgy on Wednesday nights this Advent season! Beginning Wednesday, November 30, we will gather in the chapel at 7:00 pm on Wednesdays for a brief prayer service that will include reflection and/or discussion on the previous Sunday’s scripture. (Dec. 7th, 14th & 21st)

SEW FINE QUILTERS will meet on Monday, Dec. 5th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm in Bell Hall with lunch provided.

CHRISTMAS DONATIONS NEEDED for filling the Christmas bags for our St. Luke shut-ins and friends. A box will be located in the West wing for your donations. Suggested items: Juice boxes, tissues, small notepads, hand lotion, ChapStick, hard candies, individual packs of crackers or snack items, and cookies. Anyone interested in helping pack and or deliver bags are invited to meet in Bell Hall Tuesday, Dec. 13th at 1:00 pm.

ST. LUKE ANNUAL MEETING of the Congregation, Part One will be held Sunday, December 11, 2022, following the 10:30 AM worship service. STARTING today, Nov. 27th a copy of the Agenda and the 2023 Budget will be available in the back of the nave; and for pick up, outside the church office door, in the glass foyer. If you would like a mailed copy, please call the church office.

COME TO THE MANGER on Sunday, December 18th at 3:00 pm. Bring your family to St. Luke Church for a fun, low-pressure, Christmas celebration! We’ll be telling the Christmas story in an interactive way that places you and your children in the center of the story. Upon arrival, kids will choose a costume headpiece that will help them to portray a lamb, magi, or angel. Parents will receive a corresponding headpiece (shepherd hat, camel, or star). We’ll all move to different locations in the sanctuary, telling the story of the birth of Jesus, singing, and interacting along the way. Refreshments will be served afterward. Please take the flyer insert and share it with a friend or neighbor! Large flyers are available at the church office.

CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICES
In-person Service & (Livestream)

Sunday, December 18th: “Come to the Manger: An Interactive Telling of the Christmas Story for Families” at 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 24th Christmas Eve: Candlelight service at 8:00 pm (pre-service music will begin at 7:30 pm). One service only.
Sunday, December 25th Christmas Day: Worship will be livestream-only at 10:30 am. A brief in-person communion service will be held at 11:30 am.
Sunday, January 1st New Year’s Day: Lessons and Carols at 10:30 am. One service only.
END OF THE YEAR Contributions for 2022 are needed into the office by 12/28/2022. If an up-to-date statement is needed beforehand, please contact the church office. Thank you.

From the Personnel Committee: Our present temporary Choir Director, Susan Horn, has asked that St. Luke searches for a permanent Choir Director to relieve her in early 2023. Church members with the requisite musical skills who might have an interest in this part-time paid position or the alternate might have leads regarding a qualified individual are asked to contact any member of the Personnel Committee. Formal applications and a job description will be available through the church office. (Members of Personnel: John Kelsey, Susan Duchman, Deb, Bernocco, Cheryl Newberg, Diane Gonzales, and Ruth Croyle.)

WEIS 4 SCHOOL PROGRAM The Pre-School at St. Luke is once again partnering up with Weis Market in the Weis 4 School program. By participating in this program, you can earn money for our school by simply shopping. You can register your Weis Rewards card with the bar code found on the flyer (located in West Hall) or by registering online at weis4school.com.

ONGOING COLLECTIONS AT ST. LUKE

FOOD PANTRY SHELVES NEED: The harvest season is usually a busy and costly time of year for everyone. We appreciate and give thanks to each of you for thinking of your neighbors and community in such hard times. The Food Pantry NEEDS donations of: Updated- 11/16

Fall/Winter side dishes (yams, sweet potatoes, potatoes, corn, peas, etc.) • Canned Food of all types (meats, vegetables, fruit, etc.) • Monetary donations (checks or cash made out to U.C.F.P.)

Pantry Days and Hours:
Monday: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. for donations/stocking/deliveries
Location: 202 E. Third St., Williamsport (570) 322-1657

SHEPHERD OF THE STREETS
570-322-6538 * shepherd@uclc.org
We are in need of almost everything at this time. When shopping for your personal needs please consider purchasing a few additional items for our Hygiene Kit Ministry. Our kits help recipients to stretch their tight monthly budgets. Thank you for your faithful support! We recognize and celebrate your generosity to the ministry of the Shepherd. We are grateful for you. Listed below are items that are currently needed: Updated 9/20/22

Disposable Razors/Shaving Cream
Toilet Paper/Paper Towels
Bath Towels
Adult Toothbrushes/Toothpaste
Children’s Toothbrushes/Toothpaste Shampoo/Conditioner
Men’s and Women’s Body Wash
Deodorant for Men’s and Women’

Baby Shampoo
Band-Aids
Feminine Hygiene items
Laundry pods (small packs – check Dollar Tree)
Dish Detergent

REMINDERS: Office hours – M & T 9-12, 1-3; W, TH, F 9-12 Bulletin 9:00 am – WEDNESDAY 9:00am Spectrum deadline – 15th of each month Council Pack 9:00 am due – Friday 9:00 am before Mtg. Office e-mail – info@stlukeweb.co