 Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,
God’s word of promise is given to all who are facing uncertainty, damage and disruption following Hurricane Sandy and its subsequent storms. That word of promise is Christ is with you always. With Paul we can say, “If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it.” (1 Corinthians 12:26) As members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), we remain in prayer, responding generously and working tirelessly to rebuild lives, congregations and communities. We are not doing this work alone. Through ELCA Disaster Response, we are joining with our congregations, affiliates and other partners in our shared commitment to restore communities. As we have shown in past disasters, we stay until the work is done. That is the ELCA’s commitment. Please continue to respond with prayers, generous gifts of time and money, and the commitment to a sustaining presence. Visit ELCA Disaster Response at www.ELCA.org/disaster for updates, downloadable bulletin inserts, worship resources and ways to make contributions online. Thank you for your prayers and generosity as we respond together and do God’s work in Christ’s name for the life of the world. In God’s grace, The Rev. Mark S. Hanson |
Category: A Part of the Body of Christ
A very successful Coverall Cleanup Day at St Luke Lutheran Church
Thank you to our many helpers who got our church ready to decorate for VBS! We accomplished so much and the church building and grounds look beautiful!
St. Luke’s Youth at 7th Day
Three St. Luke’s Youth and one adult advisor attended 7th Day on March 3-4 in Lynchburg, VA. This excellent event for 5th and 6th graders is led by the Virginia Synod of the ELCA, and the youth had a blast! They are already planning to go again!
The theme for this year was: “Be Humble…Be Exalted…Be in God’s ‘Hood.” Check out the great images below.
One Word
This picture was made from answers to the question, “What one word best describes your congregation?” asked by the ELCA. The most frequent responses are represented by the largest words.
What one word do you think best describes our congregation?
Pictures from Winter Celebration 2012
6 St. Luke’s Youth and 1 adviser enjoyed a great weekend at Winter Celebration, a Virgina Synod ELCA youth event. Over 375 youth and leaders from all over the state participated at Eagle Eyrie Camp in Lynchburg, VA. The weekend was reinvigorating, full of faith, and surpassed expectations!
The theme was “Called to Peace” based on Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful.
LAFF Lunch February 14 at Noon
Culpeper Star Exponent article
The Culpeper Star Exponent featured a story on the ordination at St. Luke’s last Friday! Click the link below to read the article.
http://www2.starexponent.com/news/2012/jan/20/costa-ordained-new-st-lukes-pastor-ar-1623824/
Pictures from Pastor Kate Costa’s Ordination
Full versions of the pictures are available here.
Pictures were taken by BJ Troiano, http://www.FocusOnTheMoment.us
Epiphany Progressive Dinner
(Please note the time changes)
Dear Church Family,
Follow the star as the wise men did long ago and join us for fellowship on Saturday, January 7, 2012. We will begin our Epiphany celebration at 4:00 pm at Bill and Andrea Thompson’s house for appetizers, at 5:30 pm at Corey and Lori Newsom’s house for salad and entre, with our last stop at Philip and Kim Parker’s for dessert at 7:00. Please email or call one of our host/hostess to let them know how many to expect and what you will be bringing.
Please email or call Gina Gordon to let her know if you need childcare or if you wish to babysit. We ask parents to make a donation for pizza and babysitting cost. We will need a person 21 years of age or older and will pay minimum wage fee. Carpooling is encouraged; please contact fellow members.
Gina Gordon, Fellowship Chair
Christmas Message from Presiding Bishop Hanson
Bishop Mark Hanson has shared an uplifting and encouraging Christmas message with Lutheran congregations all over the country.
We are a church that believes Jesus is God’s “Yes” to us. Our lives can be a “Yes” to others. Click below to view the video on the ELCA website.
St. Luke Lutheran Church 