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@stlukesliveoak.org

St. Luke's Regathering Plan

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July, 2020

Thoughts from the Sr. Warden

The sowing of seed was a recurring theme in our July lectionaries. How appropriate. With the relentless impact of Covid-19 and civil unrest in cities throughout the country, it occurred to me that now, perhaps more than anytime in our history, there is an abundance of fertile soil. People living in fear and isolation, desperately needing to hear and feel the presence of God in their lives. What will we do?

In John’s Gospel, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?” Simon answered, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” Jesus replied, “Tend My lambs.” Then Jesus said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me?” Simon answered once again, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” Jesus replied, “Shepherd My sheep.” Then Jesus, asking for the third time, asked, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was grieved because Jesus had asked him if he loved Him for the third time, answered our Lord saying, “Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.” Jesus replied, “Tend My sheep.”

Jesus’ conversation with Simon Peter serves to remind us that human needs go beyond the sowing of seed. While the soil at this time is extremely fertile, the seed must be nurtured to grow. Many in our own congregation need to hear the reassuring voice of a shepherd. Although our parish is without a Rector at this time, Matthew 28:18-20 tells us that “All believers are called to ministry.” I encourage everyone to pick up their phones and call someone. Let people know that you are thinking of them, praying for them, loving them. Let’s all become shepherd’s and nurture our flock.

Heavenly Father,

We come to You with our cares and our worries during this difficult time. Remind us Lord that we are not alone. Continue to stand with us so that we might receive Your strength. Direct us so that we might hear and understand Your holy word and help us not only to be sowers of seed, but nurturing ministers of Your holy word as well.

In Christ’s name we ask and pray, Amen.

Mike Cameron

Sr. Warden

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DEACON’S CORNER We have an update on Cuba and Mother Tulia. They have been able to hold services for the past month and it seems to be going well with a good number of people attending. They also have been able to distribute pure water again!! Osmani has built a small built up area on top of the cement in the back to plant whatever they can find seeds for. So far they have some good cucumbers, garlic, one banana plant, papaya and a few other things they are trying to grow. Tulia’s mother who is severely handicapped was able to get a ride to Tulia’s house and will be staying with her. They are trying to get medical help for her and Tulia is happy to have her there, but it is a tremendous strain on Tulia. She still has to wait in line for hours each day to get a little food for her family. Tulia’s blood pressure is rising so we need to keep praying for her health and her ministry. Thank you so much for your faithfulness. <>< Dn. Phyllis

PINEAPPLES IN CUBA: Rev. Father Juan Carlos Moreira and The Daughters of The King of La Trinidad Parish in Los Arabos Cuba contacted us that your prayers and your financial assistance is truly needed to sustain the farm animals and crops that the DOK of The Diocese of Central Florida gifted to them three months ago. This past week, we received a proposal from Father Juan to help them start growing PINEAPPLES - a viable cash crop

They need $1350 to sustain all their animals (cows, pigs and chickens) and to continue to grow their staple crops, sesame and rice.

Please pray about donating to this wondrous door that God is opening to help our Brothers and Sisters in Christ supply food for three communities. And when possible, Father Juan is sharing with Mother Tulia who lives quite a distance away

Please Mark Your Donations: Pineapples in Cuba

✝️St. Luke's ✝️

PO Box 1238 Live Oak. FL 32064

by Aug 9th

God's Joy and Peace Be With You All! Deacon Lydia <><

FOOD PANTRY MINISTRY

Emergency Need Food Available 9am -1pm Mondays & Thursdays only

St. Luke’s Food Pantry served 151 Families last month! Your food donations are gladly accepted anytime. There is a box outside the pantry for convenient drop-off.

Look! We have new pages: SUNDAY BULLETINS & Homilies are great resources to catch up happenings, lectionary and weekly message .

SHEPHERD'S HANDS FREE CLINIC DATE

www.Shepherdshandsclinic.org

St. Luke's -August 11@ 5:30

St. James - To Be Determined

St. Mary's To Be Determined

**If you are a patient of Shepherd's hands and need assistance, please call 386-362-1837 or email shepherdshandssuwannee@gmail.com

VESTRY

The vestry will meet Aug 10 @5:30pm

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.

See Godly Gazette for updates

Meetings suspended until further notice

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

Meetings suspended until further notice

MEN'S GROUP NIGHT OUT

August 25th@ 6pm. Bring your own supper.

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@stlukesliveoak.org