Today is the last day that canned goods are being collected

for Cabot Food Bank as well as monetary donations. The

Sunday School kids weighed in and our goal is 975 lbs of

canned goods to raise. So far St. Luke’s has collected 219

lbs and 224 items and the congregation raised $337.25!

Look for collection boxes and cart in Narthexes and

Centennial Hall.

New Beginnings for a New Year Rest, Rejuvenate, Meditate …..

How to de-stress in a stressful world!

High Schoolers, join us in the beautiful

Laurel Highlands for a weekend retreat.

Bring a friend

April 29-30

Pastor Keller will be leading the program

$20 deposit required

This fulfills your FCS requirement but is open to all.

Any questions see PK or Kris Crouch.

Prayer Shawls The prayer shawl ministry has wrapped the loving arms of God around many shoulders over the last few years and many have reported feeling an abiding

peace. God’s eternal promise of healing and life everlasting is heard through these prayer shawls. We believe with your help God can touch many more hearts and souls with His Care and promise of love. If you’d be interested in learning to make them please contact Velma Botlz or Gayle Gundlach. 5

OUR PRAYERS, JOYS, CARES AND CONCERNS

Thanksgiving/Joys/Celebrations:

For Wedding of Darian and Jesse (Pearl Parnell’s niece),

Katie Hartzell & Gracie Smith’s District Band

performance

Cares/Concerns: Donna Paulsen (lung surgery),

Amber Roydes (cancer surgery), Linda Russel,

David Hay’s mother, Jim (re-evaluate transplant)

Ryan Farr (8 yr old Kidney problem), Leslie Hooks (ankle),

Church Council, Karen, Eleanor Galbreath (broken

hip/Amy Haponski’s mother), Mark Gumbert,

George Diamond, Carol (Jackie Bice’s cousin/house fire),

Tom (taken off life support), Ashley Freehling’s father

(Rachel’s friend/stage 4 liver cancer), Raj Boehm (ALS),

Mary Byers, Dana Waterson (pituitary gland), Jim Gordon

(dementia), Merek Wabazewski (1 lb 9 oz newborn),

Marge Reinhart, Mary Lou Boben (cancer diagnosis),

Mary Ann RoBear (Jackie Bice’s sister-in-law/broken leg,

ankle), Megan Bartel, Ron Riggs (Kelly Weston’s dad),

Summit Elementary students, Chris Arthurs, Janet Hanks

(complications of carpal surgery)

Hospitalizations/Recovery: Helen McLafferty (knee

replacement), Carol Zitzman (leg surgery)

Bereaved: Friends and family of Betty Learn,

Jean Heckman, Audrey Pitchke, Ron DeLuca,

Glenn Cypher, Russ Miller, Alexis Conner,

Ashley Hasychak, Larry Heade, James Leard (Mary

Elder’s brother), June Pennington (Chris Arthur’s Aunt),

Cameron Ashton, Chris & Joe (loss of family member)

ALTAR FLOWERS

The flowers this morning are given to the

glory of God and in memory of my father,

John Schneidmiller by Tom and Gretchen

Gallagher

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20 years of Celebration for Pastor’s Service

Dear friends and members of St. Luke’s,

Thanks to all for the surprise celebration at the

annual meeting. After 13 years in service among you, the

Lord has afforded in total the opportunity to serve 20 years

in ordained ministry (21 this March). The cake was a

reminder of the sweet times of service, and they have been

many indeed! The reading of a simple bio/vita of the

journey the Lord opened for me to serve over the last

twenty years filled me with humble gratitude for the Lord’s

grace and provision. And I am touched by the $300.00 gift

given to purchase a new robe in your honor and to the glory

of God. After 23 years of wearing the robe, mid-way

through what may become a life time of service, I will,

with great hope and joy, find a new robe as a reminder of

your affection and the Lord’s faithfulness to guide me and

give me the necessary grace to wear it.

To God be all glory and honor, through Jesus

Christ.

In His Service, Pastor Keller

“A Christian congregation should never gather together [in worship] without the preaching of God’s Word and prayer, no matter how briefly. … For all that matters is that God’s Word be given free course to encourage and enliven hearts, so that they do not become burdened.” —Martin Luther (1483-1546)

The Sewing Ministry has a wooden quilt frame that needs a new home. Please contact Gayle Gundlach if you are interested.

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Sunday, February 12, 2017

8:15 Worship

9:30 Communion Worship

9:30 Sunday School

10:45 Worship

2:00 Saxony Service

Monday, February 13, 2017

6:00 Cabot Food Bank

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

9:30 Parents Morning Out

6:30 Bells

Thursday, February 16, 2017

9:30 Parents Morning Out

10:30 Sewing Ministry

6:30 Praise Team Rehearsal

7:30 Generations Choir Rehearsal

Sunday, February 19, 2017

8:15 Worship

9:30 Worship

9:30 Sunday School

10:45 Worship

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St. Paul’s Plans New Worship Space The congregation of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sarver broke ground in January on their new sanctuary planning to reach more hearts with God’s Word. St. Luke’s has committed February’s

benevolence of $1,650 in support of this building project. If you would like to increase the amount, you may write a check to St. Luke’s and put it in the offering plate with “St. Paul’s” in the memo. Your contribution will be forwarded to St. Paul’s along with an offering from St. Luke’s.

February 26, 2017 Hosted by Church Council Menu: Rigatoni with meat sauce Salad, bread and cookies/brownies

Please sign up in the Koinonia Café.

2017 Church Council Members

Barb Reuning – Treasurer Judy Moser – Secretary

Give thanks for their ministry here at St. Luke’s. 3

Birthdays Anniversaries Jason Fox 2/14 Bob and Donna Shipe 2/17 Sydney Gilliland 2/16 Pastor Keller 2/17 Joe Trempus 2/18 Tori Lark 2/19 Lindsey Cunningham 2/19

God’s Word Brings Joy to Your Heart!

New Adult Sunday School Class starts on March 5

Crucible—The Choices that Change Your Life Forever

This video series from Walk Thru the Bible will last for six

weeks during Lent. Please sign up in the Koinonia Café to

ensure that we have enough books ordered.

The overview of the course includes: Israel’s shepherd king

faced critical choices in the same areas we do, and we can learn

a lot from how he handled them. Explore the life of David as he

battles between:

Image vs. Character

Fear vs. Faith

Circumstances vs. Truth

Deception vs. Integrity

Arrogance vs. Humility

Disappointment vs. Expectancy

Grab a cup of coffee in Fellowship Hall or get one when you

arrive and discover a renewed love for the Bible during this

special class to enrich and bless you during Lent. 4

Term expires 2018

Term expires 2019

Term expires 2020

Amy Montag-Smith Kelly Weston John Steedle Bill Sweeney

Jenny Hartzell Jason Fox Richard Beatty Payne Crouch

David Fugate, VP Ronna Drennen Liz Gordon Kerri Hay

Office Hours Monday 9-3 Tuesday 9-3 Wednesday 9-3 Thursday 9-3