ALL WORSHIP SERVICES AND PHYSICAL MEETINGS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL

MAY 10th OR FURTHER NOTICE IN DIOCESE-WIDE COVID-19 MITIGATION EFFORTS .

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***These are also available on our  the "Watch Services" page. They aren't LIVE, but will be available within 24 hours of service***



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Thoughts from the Senior Warden…
 

Charles Dickens, in A Tale of Two Cities, wrote “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair”.  As each of us face the daily, frightening reminders of the impacts of Covid-19, it is easy to dwell on the negatives contained in Charles Dickens’ quote.  Easter, however, reminds us that if we live in an epoch of belief, it is indeed the spring of hope, a season of light, and as hard as it is to see, the best of times.

I am constantly encouraged by the Christian love, charity, courage, and devotion that are alive and well in this country today.  We should all give thanks for the willingness of our doctors, nurses, and other health care providers to don their personal protective equipment, enter hospitals, nursing homes, and offices to care for those in need.  We should also give thanks for our first responders, store clerks, truck drivers, farmers, grocers, and so many others that make it possible for us to survive this pandemic.

I am inspired by those who make Sunday and Wednesday worship services possible here at St. Luke’s.  Wonderful people, many working behind the scenes, reminding each of us why we choose to be members of this parish; the Search Committee, continuing to do the things necessary for the location and hire of a new rector;  this congregation, helping meet the spiritual needs of our parish and the financial needs of our outreach ministries and church.  So much to be thankful for.

 Heavenly Father,

In this difficult time, there are so many who need our prayers.  Today, we pray for those whose health is compromised by the coronavirus or other health issues, for those who suffer from the economic impact of this virus, for healthcare workers, first responders, and all those putting themselves in harm’s way for us.  Give us the strength to trust in you and to turn our hearts, hands, and prayers toward the needs and concerns of others, for as the Apostle Paul reminds us, faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

In Christ’s name we ask and pray, Amen

Mike

 





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SHEPHERD'S HANDS FREE CLINIC DATE



www.Shepherdshandsclinic.org

St. Luke's - Suspended until May or Further Notice

St. James - Suspended until May or Further Notice

St. Mary's  Suspended until May or Further Notice

**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

                  The vestry will meet May 11 @5:30



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BUSY HANDS

 DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

Womens Dinner

If you have a curiosity about what Order of the Daughters of the King might mean for you, then please join us for a wonderful dinner and evening of praying, sharing, and caring. Our next meeting is  suspened until further notice. Feel free to contact any of the new officers.

 

       MEN'S GROUP NIGHT OUT

Meeting suspended until further notice

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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.