Sr. Warden Letter on Church Precautions (Updated 8/11/21)

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Eucharist

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Thoughts  from the Sr. Warden 

 Brothers and Sisters of St. Luke’s…

   Happy Autumn Y’all !
     I would like to thank each and every member of our wonderful congregation for helping St. Luke’s in the 2+ years we have been fighting through COVID.  In one of our upcoming Vestry Meetings we will discuss when we can go back to “normal” operations.  I am still trying to recall out what normal is.  Or was.   I miss Coffee Hours, I miss shaking hands, and I miss pats on the back or shoulder.  I will point out that the Men’s Group seems to have the solution to beating the epidemic.  Fire!  Lots of fire on red meat along with Good Christian Fellowship, some beverages, wonderful conversations and Doc Stranch’s new electric car.  In all seriousness though - keep on praying for personal health and the health of our church and nation. 

        I want to give a shout out to Maureen for organizing the Advent readings.  That’s one of those things that always got done but I never recalled who did it.  Well, she stepped up big time and we should have copies out in time for Advent., which is almost around the corner.        The Altar Guild always makes our wonderful altar so beautiful that we take it for granted.  If you get a chance, stop by one afternoon; look at the beautiful colors, the way the reredos seems to glow and the beautiful altar hangings appear to float in space.   That is unsung craftsmanship.     

As for our new Priest:  We are waiting on the US State Department to request any more information from our attorney.  Jasmine and Lynn are holding down the fort and supplying us with everything requested.  It is in the Lord’s hands.  Please pray for a speedy conclusion.   

As we welcome the autumn months, may the earlier setting of the sun remind us to take time to rest. 
May the brilliant colors of the leaves remind us of the wonder of Your creation. 
May the steam of our breath in the cool air remind us that it is You who give us the breath of life. 
May the harvest from the fields remind us of the abundance we have been given and bounty we are to share with others.
May the dying of summer’s spirit remind us of Your great promise that death is temporary and life is eternal.
We praise You for your goodness forever and ever. Amen. 

In Christ,

Brantly Helvenston

  

    



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SHEPHERD'S HANDS FREE CLINIC DATE



www.Shepherdshandsclinic.org

St. Luke's Live Oak -Oct 12

St. James -  Location Closed 

1st Baptist Madison- Oct 26

Greenville Methodist-  Oct 28

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

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                                   VESTRY

                 Meeting 5:30pm October 18th



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BUSY HANDS

 DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

  Oct 13th@4:30pm Parish Hall

       MEN'S GROUP NIGHT OUT

Oct 26th@ 6pm. Check email for location details

YOUTH GROUP

Kicks Off Oct 3rd!

Please call church office for more information if you know a youth

6th -12th grade that would be interested 

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