Bible Passage for the Month
“ . . . and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” Matthew 6:12
Calendar for Week of February 25, 2018
Wednesday: Children’s Chapel 9:30 a.m.
LWR Quilt Group 10:00a.m.– Noon
Lenten Dinner 5:30 p.m.
Bible Class - Reluctant Heroes of the Bible 6:00 p.m.
Mid-Lent Service 7:00 p.m.
Next Sunday: Worship Services 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Bible Class – Survey of Old Testament History / Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
In Our Prayers
Today in our prayers, we remember Vickie Pritchett in rehab and Geraldine Gamble who is recovering at home.
NEW INTERIM MUSIC DIRECTOR WELCOME: We welcome Sean Carpenter as our Interim Music Director at both worship services today.Sean holds a Bachelor of Music from Concordia, Nebraska and was Music/Worship Intern at Concordia Publishing House. He has served as a freelance organist, church musician, and music editor for the past two years. He enjoys leading people in music and song for Christ. A reception in his honor will be held after both services. Email:
BIBLE CLASS WEDNESDAYS IN LENT:Reluctant Heroes of the Bible: From Noah to Saint Paul and beyond, God uses imperfect people, warts and all, to share faith in Christ and to bring others to Him. Join us for this study that will continue each Wednesday during Lent from 6:00 - 6:45 PM, led by Phil Miksad.
MARCH FORTH ON MARCH 4th: Please be sure to be present next Sunday, March 4th as St. Lucas marches forth! That day in worship we will focus on the vision adopted by the congregation and invite you to discover how to play a part in this vision for Christ by highlighting how your God-given skills can match ministry directions at our church. Following both services, ministry leaders will be available to answer your questions about how your gifts may match. Refreshments will be served following both services.
To fulfill our vision, we need everyone’s participation. How can you help?A Skills & Talent Survey will be shared to help identify your God-given talents and where your interests lie. We are asking all church members and friends 12years and older to fill out this survey. Your input will help St. Lucas move toward sharing the love of Christ with the community.
LENT SERVICES
WEDNESDAY IN LENT:A JOURNEY THROUGH THE LORD’S PRAYER: For our Lenten midweek services, our sermons, preached by Seminarian Ryan Anderson, will focus on the petitions of the Lord's Prayer. This sermon series will show us what we mean when we pray the words of the prayer that Jesus Himself taught us. Join us on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. beginning on February 21st. A light supper will be served beforehand at 5:30 p.m.
February 28 March 7 & 14 & 21
POTLUCK: The midweek Lenten dinner on February 28, will be a potluck dinner. A sign-up sheet of what you are to bring will be on a table in the Narthex.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
March 25 – Palm Sunday, 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
March 29 - Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m.
March 30 - Good Friday, 7 p.m.
April 1 – Easter
Sunrise Service 7:00 a.m.
Resurrection Celebration 10:00 a.m.
EASTER OUTREACH: Plans are coming together for St. Lucas to bring the saving Easter message to our community, friends and neighbors. Doorhangers will be available for distribution next Sunday. Please consider helping with this or with phone calls. Dates will be announced soon.Remember to pray for our Easter Outreach efforts.
EASTER LILY PLANTS: A sign-up sheet is available to order one or more Easter lily plants. Eighteen plants will be ordered, and the plants can be taken home after the 10am worship service on Easter.
TRIVIA NIGHT: St. Lucas Trivia Night is on Saturday March 10th. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and trivia starts at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $15.00 per person, 8 people per table. There will also be a Silent auction. We are asking for donations for the silent auction. Funds raised go to help defray the cost of tuition for St. Lucas children who are Word of Life students. For more information call Mary @ 314-283-0049.
KID’S DAY OUT: The month of March is going to be very exciting because we have so many fun things we will be doing. With St. Patrick’s Day and Easter right around the corner, the children will be busy making lots of crafts. At story time we will be reading about Easter and the importance of our risen Lord and Savior. With the end of school year fast approaching, summer camp will be here before you know it. Please spread the word about our program! Thank you and God Bless!
Community News
BUNCO March 1, 6:30 p.m., St. Lucas Lutheran Church. Come join the fun and enjoy some girl time! No worries if you don't know how to play Bunco - we'll teach you. The cost is $5.00 to play. Our charity this month will be Goode Rescue. Items that they are in need of are: dog/cat food, Purina one, cat litter, puppy pads, paper towels, large towels, leases/collars, food bowls & toys. They are also always looking for people to foster these cute dogs and cats. Some people also bring treats to share. Both bringing treats & donations are purely voluntary. Bring a friend, get a gift.
FEED MY PEOPLE is holding its annual Trivia Night on April 7, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Parish Center located at 2300 Church Road in Arnold, MO. Cost is $20/person. Trivia Night is always a lot of fun and the money goes to a worthy cause.
Please let Marilyn Hrabovsky, (314) 832-2964, know if you will attend.
Serve the Lord with GladnessThose Serving February 25, 2018
Preacher: Sem. Student Ryan Anderson
Organist: Mark Dunajcik
Lay Readers: 8:00 – Pat Carlton
10:30 – Robert McNeil
Lay Ministers: 8:00 – Phil Miksad
10:30 – Justin Leitner
Greeters: 8:00 – Joe & Nancy Pyatek
10:30 – Laurie Riley
Ushers: 8:00 – June Wooldridge
Marilyn Hrabovsky
10:30 – Robert McNeil
Don Baggett, Ted Medler
(Please check chart for those serving on Midweek and Holy Week Services) / Those Serving March 4, 2018
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Mark Larson
Organist: Mark Dunajcik
Lay Readers: 8:00 – Mark Zipay
10:30 – Justine Leitner
Lay Ministers: 8:00 – Dennis Lee
10:30 – Ron Shebik
Greeters: 8:00 – Joyce Kolnik
10:30 – Jack & Maggie Grothe
Ushers: 8:00 – Joe Pyatek, Steve Kulifay
10:30 – Leslie Werner, Tony
Werner,Ted Medler, Al Belko
(Please check chart for those serving on Midweek and Holy WeekServices)
Our Response to God’s Blessings
Church Attendance: 8:00– 52 10:30– 72 Total – 124 Sunday School – 6 Bible Class–20
Offerings:Plate: $124.00 Envelope: $4115.00 Building Repair/Maint: $374.00
Gift to Church: $55.00 Gift to Bible Class $50.00 Bible Class offering: $10.00
Total: $4728.00Needed weekly: $ 5300.00
Gifts to Church: Bob Vermoilen, Gift to Bible Class: Betty Omonhundro
Celebrating a birthday this week
26 – Geraldine Gambill
27 – Janna Lee
1 – Stella McKinney
3 – Emmy Fitzgerald
Celebrating an Anniversary this week
1 – John & Kathy Christopher38 yrs.
3 – Ryan & Stephanie McKinney 6 yrs.