St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Live Oak, Florida
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
1391 SW 11th Street
PO Box 1238
Live Oak, FL 32064
ph: 386-362-1837
fax: 386-401-2456
jasmine
Jan 2019
From Your Rector:
My Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
I am so glad to be a member of the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion this time of year because we celebrate the full twelve days of Christmas. In Christmastide, we are able to relish and take comfort from God’s coming into the world as the little baby Jesus and appreciate the expression of God’s love this represents. God incarnate coming among us so that we can be drawn closer to Him!
Epiphany and the eight weeks that follow this year, allow us the to discover just who this baby Jesus is and what he has come among us to do. Just as important in 2018, as it was when Jesus was born. Holy scripture is truly fulfilled by the Epiphany “Appearing” of Jesus Christ. We will hear the Good News as Jesus further reveals the true nature of God’s love to us. The visitation of the Magi from the East signals that Jesus Christ extended His Good News (Gospel) to all nations. In the Baptism of Jesus, the divine sonship is revealed through the descent of the dove (Holy Spirit), and a heavenly voice declares Him to be “my beloved Son.” Our Sunday readings go on to reveal to us is the miraculous power first demonstrated at the wedding at Cana of Galilee, and later during the transfiguration, a heavenly voice confirms that Jesus is the “Chosen one.”
The Season of Epiphany allows us to take into our hearts the power and love of God present in His Son, our savior and redeemer. This is the foundation upon which we are to launch ourselves into worship and the doing of God’s will! It is also the perfect way to begin the Year of our Lord, two thousand and nineteen. May God continue to bless each of you in the coming new year!
In Christ,
George+
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DEACONS CORNER
Dear faithful St. Luke’s people! Tulia writes about how much the facilities we have had the privilege to provide for them are used . Many groups use the guest rooms and of course thousands of gallons of pure water go out every month to all the people who live near Fieles A Jesus and to some who live further away too. They are in the midst of finishing the remodeling of the second of the upstairs dormitories. This has been a long process and we aren’t through yet, but it is coming along very well. Bishop Griselda’s husband, Gerardo, has just come through a serious surgery for cancer and so far is doing well. She writes thanking us for our prayers for him. We do need to keep him and the Bishop lifted up in prayer. Another need in Fieles A Jesus is for someone who can support Mtr. Tulia in the ministries of the church. Right now she is not only doing the work of the priest, but she also has to teach the children’s classes as well as the youth group. Eva, who had been doing all of this, has had other obligations that have taken her away from so much involvement in the church. This is a great loss, but one that can be overcome. Mother Tulia sends all of us Greetings for Advent and Christmas!!
We have hired a person to be our ESL administrator, Yvette Perez. She will be learning the ropes this semester and after that I hope she will be able to just do the work that is required to keep the classes running smoothly. Thank you for your prayers concerning our ESL program. ESL starts back Jan 21st.
Look! We have new pages: SUNDAY BULLETINS & Homilies are great resources to catch up happenings, lectionary and weekly message .
St. Luke's - Jan 8th
St. James - Jan 17th
St. Mary's- Jan 22nd
5:30pm - 7:30pm
VESTRY
The vestry will meet January 15th @ 5:30pm
NEW 2019 CALENDAR
If you have special dates you would like to reserve for memorial flowers for your loved ones, please sign up now on the new poster in the parish hall. Flowers can be used to honor anniversaries and special events or occasions in your family’s life. Make sure you get your special dates now.
NEW 2019 CALENDAR AND COFFEE HOURS ARE POSTED
BUSY HANDS
Busy Hands continues to make and send handmade items to Love INC, Honduras, and Gardien Ad Litem. Busy Hands also continues to appreciate your support providing materials to continue making items for the charities served.
*Update: Our final yard sale was a success! We were able to contribute to the Veteran's Hospital in Lake City, Dress for Success, and Sherriff's Boys Ranch with household goods and clothing this month in addition to the ministries we are able to serve with your support..
Meets Jan 5th at 9:30-11am
Daughters of the King
Angel Tree
This Christmas the St. Luke's family provided Angel Tree gifts for 43 children in Suwannee County. There were so many blessings all the way around. What a privilege to be the hands and feet of Christ in such a hurting world - and especially at Christmas time. Thank you to those who contacted families, worked the sign up table, purchased and wrapped gifts, delivered packages, and thank you to those whose monetary donations allowed us to serve additional children. Because of each of you, every Prison Tree child in Suwannee County received a gift from their incarcerated parent.
Women's Dinner
You did not miss the Women's dinner! It will be on MONDAY, January 7th at 6:00. It was moved to a later date because of New Year's Day. Try something new this year if you are thinking about it. Join your sisters in Christ for a relaxing meal and a time of friendship and support, organized by the Daughter’s of the King.
Men’s Night Out
Tues. Jan 22nd at 6pm.
Bring your favorite thing to grill and drink. All men are invited for good food and fellowship!
FOOD PANTRY MINISTRY
111 families were able to be blessed with shelf stable food as well as fresh vegetables, frozen meats and breads in December. All this has been possible in the glory of God through the congregation’s generosity and our partnership with Gateway Food Bank.
GODLY GAZETTE NOW AVAILABLE VIA EMAIL
If you would like to receive your gazette by email, please notify the church office and we will remove your name from the snail mail list and add it to the email list. Thanks for your help in helping manage our budget. Don’t forget to visit our website. Most, if not all, of the newsletter is posted online. You may let Jasmine know @ jasmine@stlukesliveoak.org or go to http://www.stlukesliveoak.org.
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
1391 SW 11th Street
PO Box 1238
Live Oak, FL 32064
ph: 386-362-1837
fax: 386-401-2456
jasmine