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
Oct 2018
From Your Rector:
My Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
The Book of Ecclesiastes tells us that, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” And now we draw near to that time, when we begin to consider stewardship and setting aside that which intended to accomplish God’s will. Each year in the fall, which traditionally in an agrarian society, is harvest time, we put aside for God those “first fruits” of harvest, which Holy Scripture calls for us to render to God. As we contemplate our stewardship we are reminded that:
The earth and everything in it,
the world and its inhabitants,
belong to the Lord.
– Psalm 24:1.
We also readily recognize this ancient refrain from our liturgy:
"All things come of Thee, O Lord,
and of thine own have we given Thee."
Both are important for us as we consider our stewardship for the coming year. Remembering that all that we are and all that we have relies on God’s generosity towards us. And so through our stewardship, we are able to intentionally give all of life back to God. Give of our treasure, time and talent.
On Sunday, November 11th, we will celebrate “Stewardship Sunday” with the youth leading our service and the sharing of Stone Soup. As we enjoy fellowship and Stone Soup we will discuss the proposed budget for the coming year and kick off our stewardship campaign. We hope to conclude the campaign by mid-December, so we can begin the new year with a new budget serving and glorifying God.
Please mark your calendars and pray that we might know and serve God’s will with our stewardship.
In Christ,
George+
DEACONS CORNER
God is blessing the Diocese of Cuba in big ways these days. At the International Convention in July Cuba was welcomed into renewed membership with the ECUSA (Episcopal Church of the USA). They no longer have to feel like orphans trying to make do all alone. Well – they haven’t been ALL alone, the Diocese of Florida has supported them for a long time now. And in the last few years they have enjoyed the support of other dioceses as well. But now they are full members of the ECUSA and we welcome them with open hearts and joy. They also have other good news, the Blankingship Youth Camp that Bishop Griselda has been working on for years has finally been approved by the government and they have had a ground breaking ceremony. They literally dug holes and put in posts to begin new buildings!
Our net Cuba trip will be after Easter, 2019. There are several of the leaders of the Daughters of the King who want to go and meet the Cuban Daughters. So this trip is in the planning stages right now. If you are interested in going to Cuba with us, please let me know. Thanks, Phyllis
Look! We have a new page: SUNDAY BULLETINS is a great resource to catch up weekly happenings and readings .
St. Luke's - Oct 9th
St. James - Oct 18th
St. Mary's- Oct 23rd
5:30pm - 7:30pm
VESTRY
The vestry will meet on Tuesday, Oct 9th, at 5:30pm.
NEW 2018 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 2018 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 Oct 6th 9:30-11am
AN INVITATION FOR ALL WOMEN OF THE CHURCH!!:
Tuesday, Oct 2nd at 6:00 all women are welcome to join us for a dinner and a time of fellowship and prayer. Dinner is served by the Daughters of the King. There is no need to bring anything but yourself! Call Maureen Menosky if you have a questions or would like to inquire about the DOK. Brochures are available in the parish hall. 386-776-1817
Men’s Night Out
Tues. Oct 23rd at 6pm.
The Men’s Group will meet on Tuesday, Aug 28th at 6pm. Bring your favorite thing to grill and drink. All men are invited for good food and fellowship!
FOOD PANTRY MINISTRY
September has been another month with exceptional need in the community for food. 104 families were able to be blessed with shelf stable food as well as fresh vegetables, frozen meats and breads. All this has been possible in the glory of God through the congregation’s generosity and our partnership with Gateway Food Bank.
Pantry Sunday will be Nov 11th. Any items you wish to donate as well as your monetary contributions are gladly accepted. Some suggested items are:
Cereals
Pasta
Spaghetti sauce
All-in-one boxed meals such as Hamburger Helper and Suddenly Salad
Salad dressings
Beans
Canned tomatoes
Canned soups
Grits, oatmeal, pancake mix
Jelly
Ramen noodles
Rice
Oil/shortening/
Condiments
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