We dined at one of our favorite local places, Maria Bonita’s. If you would like to join us sometime, we usually dine out on the third Friday of the month at 6:30. Contact Lois Johnson at 547-9741 for more information.
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Pictures May 15, 2013 L.A.F.F.
The L.A.F.F. group enjoyed a quiet and delicious lunch at the spacious Silk Mill Grille in Orange, VA.
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Prayers for those affected by the tornadoes in Oklahoma
We remember in our prayers all those impacted by the deadly tornado and storms in the Oklahoma City area and beyond…
Loving God,
in the communion of Christ, we are joined with the trials and sufferings of all.
Be with those who endure the wind and rain.
Protect those in the path of danger.
Open the pathways of evacuations.
Help loved ones find one another in the chaos.
Provide assistance to those who need help.
Ease the fears of all and make your presence known in the stillness of your peace;
Through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Prayers and Resources for Natural Disasters
Shared by Pastor Bill Stewart, Dean of the Germanna Conference
Emergency Shelter for Snow Storm
St. Luke Lutheran Church will be open all day Wednesday, March 6, 2013, and Thursday, March 7, 2013, for anyone needing shelter from the storm. This is an extention of the Warming Shelter, a nightly emergency shelter for the homeless organized by the Culpeper County Ministerial Association. The church is located at 1200 Old Rixeyville Road- please come to the rear door labeled “Social Hall”. For questions please call the church at (540) 825-8358 or visit www.stlukesculpeper.org.
Sign up for Daily Lenten Devotionals by Email
Eight writers have prepared devotions for a Lenten journey, to be read on a computer, tablet or smartphone. To sign up for this devotional, visit http://www.lutheranchurch.org/. Each devotion contains a meditation on scripture, questions for pondering alone or in a group and a seven-word prayer for use throughout the day.
The project was led by Pastor Paul Walters, Church of the Master, Troy, Mich., and formerly of Grace.Massaponax. Other writers, serving in the Synod, are Pastor Kate Costa, St. Luke, Culpeper, and Pastor David Drebes, Prince of Peace, Orkney Springs/Basye. Other contributors who have served in the Synod are Pastor Kristin Berglund, former intern at St.Peter, Stafford, and now studying clinical and mental health counseling in Wisconsin; Pastor Robert Holley, Summerville, S.C., a retired Synod pastor, and Pastor Laura Sinche, campus pastor in Baltimore and formerly of Christ, Fredericksburg. Pastors James Authier and Terry Daly of Michigan also contributed devotions.
As the introduction states, the authors “hope these brief devotions will become part of your Lenten habit and through this simple practice Jesus may work through you doing that which is good and gracious in the sight of God.”
Trivent Financial Workshop Feb. 10
Estate preservation will be focus of upcoming workshop
Free Thrivent Financial workshop to help participants consider steps to pass estate to loved ones, organizations
Culpeper, VA (January 25, 2013) – Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is hosting a free educational workshop on estate preservation. Called “Estate Strategy Essentials,” the 45 – minute workshop will be held at 11:30 AM, Sunday, February 10th at St Luke Lutheran Church, 1200 Old Rixeyville Rd, Culpeper. The workshop is presented by Ed Lewis, Financial Consultant with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans in Culpeper. Steven P Will and Butch Davies from Davies, Barrell, Will, Lewellyn and Edwards, PLC will be present to answer your questions.
The “Estate Strategy Essentials” workshop helps participants understand the three essential elements of any good estate strategy: wills, durable/financial powers of attorney, living wills/medical powers of attorney. As a result of attending the workshop, attendees will be better prepared to take action to protect their estates and pass them on according to their wishes.
“Having proper estate planning documents in place such as wills, trusts and powers of attorney can save families a great deal of financial and emotional stress,” says Lewis. “This workshop offers tools to help people make smart, informed decisions about protecting their estates according to their wishes.”
To register for this free workshop, call Ed Lewis at 434 996 6316 or email wthompson49. The deadline for registration is February 8th .
Complimentary lunch will be served before the workshop at 11:00AM.
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its respective associates and employees cannot provide legal, accounting, or tax advice or services. Work with your Thrivent Financial representative, and as appropriate your attorney and/or tax professional for additional information.
About Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a not-for-profit, Fortune 500 financial services membership organization helping approximately 2.5 million members achieve financial security and give back to their communities. Thrivent Financial and its affiliates offer a broad range of financial products and services. Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC. As a not-for-profit organization, Thrivent Financial creates and supports national outreach programs and activities that help congregations, schools, charitable organizations and individuals in need. For more information, visit Thrivent.com. Also, you can find us on Facebook and Twitter.
Dinning Out Group
Our “Dining Out Group” went to Luigi’s on January 19th. We dine on the third Saturday of the month at a local area restaurant. Look for our next announcement in the Sunday Bulletin or on this Website.
Lutheran Adults Fun & Fellowship/L.A.F.F.
In January the LAFF group enjoyed lunch at Foti’s in downtown Culpeper. We celebrated a friend’s 80th birthday. There was good food, good conversation, and a good time was had by all. We do this almost every month so look for our sign up sheet on the fellowship bulletin board. Inviting friends and neighbors is encouraged.
4th Annual Epiphany Progressive Dinner
We began our Epiphany evening at Bill & Andrea Thompson’s home with appetizers and a house blessing lead by Tricia Hall. We continued our fellowship at the home of Troy & Kelly Kern. After their house blessing and delicious dinner we traveled to our last stop, the home of Corey & Lori Newsom. There under the stars, we prayed a blessing on the Newsom home and enjoyed too many yummy deserts.
Christmas Caroling
A merry group of St Luke Carolers headed out to bring cheer to the Amerisist house and to the house of one of our members. Estelle accompanied the wonderful singing on the dobro and Mary Frances kept us on-key on piano. We wish you a Merry Christmas!
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