Welcome to Worship!

Whether you've been around St. Luke's for many years or

you're just starting, whether your life is going well or

falling apart, whether you're convinced in your beliefs or

questioning everything - we're happy you're here. We

want to be a community that brings Jesus to you.

- Pastor Luke

Sermon Series

Gospel According to Moses

October 2 “The Tabernacle ”

Exodus 40:20-37

October 9 “The Serpent”

Numbers 21:4-9

Reflections

807 N Stapley Dr., Mesa 85203 480.969.4414 October 1/2, 2016

www.stlukemesa.com

“Living Lives for Christ” Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

“Moses and his helpers could make all the furnishings and clothing. Moses could consecrate the priests. But

there was one thing that no man including Moses could do, and that was to command the presence of God:

to summon the Shekinah Glory into the holy of holies! Now God was ready to accomplish that. Israel had

been redeemed from Egypt. Israel had been given the Ten Commandments. Israel had entered into

covenant with God. The tabernacle had been built and assembled. The priests had been consecrated.

Then-and only then-all was in order for the Lord to take up His residence in the Tabernacle which was in

the center of the camp of Israel. The glory of God descended and filled the Tabernacle. The book of

Exodus ends and what an ending it is!” – Bernard L. Ramm

“It was the Lord’s ‘dwelling’, to which he came in all his holiness. The ‘dwelling’ was a tent, for the Lord

came close, identifying himself with his people’s circumstances and taking up his residence at the heart of

their nomadic life.” – J. A. Motyer

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Our Response to God Las t Week

Budget Offerings: $8,668 Monthly E-Giving: $4,260 Worship Attendance: 354 [36, 175, 143]

Education Attendance: Children/Youth: 27 Adults: 87

as we gather...

Children are welcome in our worship services. As an alternative, you

may check-in your child at our professionally-staffed nursery anytime

from 8-11:45am on Sundays. The nursery is also available for your own

use anytime.

Children’s Church During the 10:30 sermon, children ages 3-7 are

invited to go to Children’s Church, where they will receive an

age-appropriate worship experience. Children will rejoin their parents

prior to communion. Please sign in at the Lobby prior to the service.

Holy Communion First and third weekends at 5pm and 8am. Every

Sunday at 10:30am. We welcome all who believe in Jesus Christ as

their Savior, and have been instructed about and acknowledge the true

presence of His body and blood in the sacrament.

Connect Cards We ask everyone at each service to turn in a

Connect Card or scan this QR code to let us know you're here.

Prayer Requests Please fill out the Prayer Request card and

hand it to an usher.

Sermons Online http://www.stlukemesa.com/#/media

Transportation to Worship Are you willing to provide transportation to

worship for someone in need or interested in receiving transportation to

worship? Either way, please fill out our "Worship Transportation Form"

in the lobby. Turn it into the office and we will connect people who go to

the same service and live in similar parts of town.

Usher Teams: Zuber [5pm]/Tremper[8am]

Schelin family [10:30am]

Greeters: Sonja Meyers [5pm]/Sonny & Diane Hatley [8am]

Short family [10:30am]

Info Center: Myrt Bosch [8am]/Patty Berck [10:30am]

Reader: Steve Cramer [8am]

Coffee: Gayle Householder

Counters: Berck/Doede/Lozano

Serving Next Weekend

Adult Study - Discovering God’s Vision For Your Life Oasis

Adult Study - Smart Christians & Tough Topics: Wisdom in Evangelizing Fellowship Rm

Adult Study - Know What You Believe & Share It Ed Bldg., Room 405

Women’s Bible Study - Be Joyful : Philippians WC Room 311

Modern Family Bible Study - Mere Christianity Ed Bldg., Room 404

Youth Study (9th-12th) - The Search for Truth Ed Bldg., Room 406

Confirmation (7th-8th) - Can We Trust the Bible? Ed Bldg., Room 400

Bible Boot Camp (5th-6th) - Abraham & Sarah Ed Bldg., Room 403

Sunday School (Grades PS-4th)-SPARK: Joseph & Family Ed Bldg., Room 409

sunday education ~ 9:30 am

This Week

Sunday, October 2—OCC Kickoff!!

8:00 am Worship [Worship Center]

9:30 am Adult Bible Study/Sunday School

9:30 am Youth Bible Study/Confirmation

10:30 am Worship [Worship Center]

10:30 am Children’s Church: God called Isaiah [409]

11:45 am Plugged In: [5th-8tth] Decorate/Paint More!

Monday, October 3

7:00 pm Handbells [Worship Center]

Tuesday, October 4

10:00 am Adult Bible Study [Fellowship Room]

Wednesday, October 5

10:00 am Staff Meeting [Work Room]

1:00 pm Staff Devotion [Work Room]

7:00 pm Choir [Rehearsal Room]

Thursday, October 6

10:00 am Women’s Bible Study [Fellowship Room]

7:00 pm Small Group Bible Study [Fellowship Room]

Saturday, October 8

8:00 am Men’s Bible Study [Fellowship Room]

9:00 am Celebration Singers [Worship Center]

1:00 pm Elder’s Meeting [Fellowship Room]

2:00 pm Council Meeting [Fellowship Room]

5:00 pm Worship [Worship Center]

community Flowers have been placed in the Worship Center to the

glory of God by the Foerstner family in memory of loved

ones.

Operation Christmas Child Kickoff

TODAY! Pray ~ Give ~ Pack a Box!

Throughout the month of October,

please stop by the Worship Center

Lobby & pick up one or more plastic

boxes...return it filled to the Worship Center Lobby

(include a $7 donation per box) by October 30th!

Plugged In: Youth...THIS Sunday, October 2nd, 5th-8th

graders can stay after and finish their artwork to beautify

the Confirmation classroom! If you missed last time,

please feel free to come and create a masterpiece!

Plugged In: High School, NEXT Sunday, October 9th,

stay after church for some made-to-order smoothies and

some fun games!

New Bible Study ~ Smart Christians & Tough Topics:

Wisdom in Evangelizing....begins THIS Sunday,

October 2nd @ 9:30 in the Fellowship Room. Jesus gave

us a mission—to go into all the world and preach the

gospel. If you would like to be better equipped for that

mission, come and be challenged by six leading

apologists as they demonstrate how to effectively share

your faith in a variety of situations. This is a DVD-based

series led by Joanna Parks.

Chancel Choir will kick off THIS Wednesday,

October 5th, at 7:00pm in the rehearsal room which is

located behind the choir area in the church. High school

ages and older are welcome!

Organ Dedication @ Hosanna Lutheran Church [9601

E Brown]...You are invited join us for the dedication of

our Sanctuary’s new organ on Saturday, October 15th

at 3:00pm. Come enjoy the musical gifts of John

Snyder and Debra Blau, as we sing praises to the

Lord. Refreshments to follow.

Do you want to know more about our

church? Starting October 23rd, we’ll

have three breakfasts and a lunch

[Nov. 13th @ 11:45am] for those who are

interested in learning more about St.

Luke’s. The breakfasts start at 9:30am

each Sunday in the Oasis. They’re a

great way to get to know Pastor Luke and make new

friends. The nursery and Sunday School classes are

available for newborns and children. Please RSVP and let

us know how many are coming to office@stlukemesa.com

or sign up at the Information Center.

our

Stephen Ministry Training

Stephen Minister training is an

engaging, energizing experience that

includes a mixture of lecture, video,

group discussion, skill practice, and

spiritual growth activities.

“The Best 50 Hours of Training You'll

Ever Experience!”

Here’s why Stephen Ministers frequently say that

about their training:

Stephen Minister training teaches principles and

skills that equip you to provide high-quality,

Christ-centered emotional and spiritual care to

others.

You gain insight into the thoughts, feelings, and

actions of people who are hurting.

You develop relational and caring skills you can

apply to all aspects of your life.

You deepen your faith as the Holy Spirit fashions

you into a Christ-centered caregiver.

You feel a special bond with those in your

class—experiencing real Christian community.

Stephen Minister training is a lot of fun!

Stephen Ministry at St. Luke will begin around

November. If you are ready to become a Stephen

Minister and start your training, please turn in

your application to Kathleen TODAY!!

EVERY SEASON OF LIFE BRINGS

NEW CHALLENGES ...

How can you wisely plan your finances so your

priorities will be funded both during and after your

lifetime? Those priorities may change as you cycle

through the seasons of life — marriage, growing

family, empty nest, grandchildren, retirement…

Do you have the information, financial tools, and

guidance you need to make the best possible

decisions?

Sign up by October 9th at the Information

Center to join us for lunch on Sunday, October 16th.

We will be featuring some of the questions you may

be facing right now and some of the answers you

may be seeking. This information-sharing luncheon

is brought to you by the St. Luke Endowment Fund.

Childcare will be provided.

SEASONS LUNCHEON

Sunday, October 16th

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Pastor Luke.Hennings@stlukemesa.com Director of Music Kim.Cramer@stlukemesa.com Dir of Praise & Worship Kip.Fox@stlukemesa.com Director of Youth Kelly.Buckwalter@stlukemesa.com Dir of Young Families Caitlin.Schroeder@stlukemesa.com Business Director Kathy.Paulson@stlukemesa.com

Office Manager Dorel.Phillips@stlukemesa.com Dir of Care Ministry Kathleen.Hoffmann@stlukemesa.com

Care Ministry Asst. John.Hollmann@stlukemesa.com

Admin Support Ernie.Medrano@stlukemesa.com Nursery Manager Kathy Levas Organist Bob Kolden [8am]

The Prayer Chain is a “living” document, please contact Kathleen Hoffmann with prayer updates!

We pray together for...

Those Touched by Cancer

Joanna Gohman [Renee Mosiman]

Nicole [Dan Berck’s niece]

Gary [Patty Berck’s brother]

Mike Fink [Marge Wade’s son-in-law]

Connie [Schriewer’s cousin]

Ruth [Kristie Weibley’s sister-in-law]

Perry Dau [Kathy Kolden’s friend]

Dale Wilkins [Kristie Weibley]

Those dealing with Procedures/Recovery

Judy Leech

Barb Rusher [Sherri Johnson’s sister]

Barb [Becky’s sister]

Kat Streifel

Michael Reed [Sandy Liston]

Linda Platy [Sandy Liston]

Karen Einsphar [Sonja Johnson]

Cheryl [Susan Tonkin’s mother]

Gloria [Kristie Weibley’s mother]

Carol Schroeder

Marcia [Ken Strouf’s cousin]

Those dealing with Illness

Janice Branham

Ray Stewart [Sandy Liston]

Dan Spiro

Leslie Steinke

Josh Heller [Zachary Heller’s brother]

Wendy Sievers family [Mo Sheer’s friend]

Gavin

Tebyrd Day

Marty Spiro

Grandma Howe [Troy Howe-grandson]

Mary Beger [Gail Hayes]

Tonie Staniscia [Christina Spallek]

Christy [Kelly Buckwalter's friend]

Cruz Rios [Dinah Villalobos]

Don Schesso

Shirley Schesso

Candace [Sandy & Mickey Preston’s daughter]

Carlos [Sonja Johnson]

Those dealing with Grief

Sonja Meyers & family [John] peace & comfort to the family

on the death Sonja Meyers’ son, Donald

Eric Childers family [Michael Ivey’s cousin] peace & comfort

to family on the death of Eric

Al Dass family peace & comfort to the family & friends

Prayers of Thanksgiving

Joyce Wood feeling much better

Gene [Sandi Willard] doing great

General Prayers

Families of Victims of Mall Shooting in Burlington, WA

Annette [Sherry Olson’s friend]

Jessica & Jayce [Cathy Mata]

Jason C [Zachary Heller’s co-worker]

Brian Steffens [Kathy Paulson’s nephew]

[Prayer requester’s name in parentheses.]

Prayer Warrior Team: Callie Hauptli, Sandy Liston, Jane Ott, and

Edie Weyer. If you are interested in being a part of the Prayer

Warrior Team, please contact Kathleen Hoffmann.

“When they heard the report, all the believers lifted their voices together in prayer to God.” Acts 4:24

We want to be sensitive to the privacy of people who request prayers. Going forward we will continue to share the

details of prayer requests with our Prayer Warriors and pastoral staff, however to maintain confidentiality we will only

print people’s names under the appropriate prayer category for a three-week period. NO

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