Caring, Sharing, Making Disciples
ST. LUKE'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
710 Collings Avenue, West Collingswood, NJ 08107 (856) 858-1819
stlukesmail@aol.com
Pastor: The Rev. Judith A. Anderson
Sunday School - 9:00 am
Sunday Worship with Holy Communion - 10:00 am
YOU ARE WELCOME HERE
St. Luke's is a caring community made up of individuals who love God,
each other and those God gives us to care for. No one is a stranger at St. Luke's.
We welcome all of our brothers and sisters in Christ regardless of race, gender,
economic status, sexual orientation, marital status or age.
We firmly believe that God's grace is for all of God's children.
The congregation is a member of the NJ Synod
of the EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA.
SUNDAY WORSHIP
10:00 AM Worship with Holy Communion
Each Sunday we gather around God's word and sacrament (all baptized
Christians who believe that the Lord is present in the sacrament are welcome
to come to the table) to hear about his creative and redeeming love for us.
Children are welcome and encouraged to attend worship. Coloring pages
are available for use during the service. They are invited to come forward for
a Youth Conversation. If you need to take your child out for any reason, you can
hear the service in the narthex through a speaker. A nursery is also available.
SPECIAL WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES,
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, GROUPS & EVENTS
Sunday School
Sunday mornings at 9:00 am
(for children ages 4 - 8th grade)
Children gather to hear the stories of the faith
and to learn about God's great love for them.
(final class before summer break is May 17)
Bible Study
Each Wednesday at 10:00 am
Taizé Prayer Services
Are you tired of running from place to place and activity to activity?
Are you sick of all the noise that pollutes the air? Do you need some quiet time for reflection? Would you like to spend some quiet time with God? If so, please join us.
3rd Sunday of each month at 2:00pm
(final service of the season is May 17)
About Taizé (pronounced ta-ZAY)
The Taizé Prayer Service, named after the village in France where it originated,
is a group method of Christian Prayer that combines Bible readings
with meditative silences and repetitive singing /chanting.
Songs are often 1 or 2 lines long and are repeated over and over.
This service is loose in structure.
Icons, candles or other objects will be used to help focus our prayers.
It is our most sincere hope that, for this brief time, you can be still
and be at peace in the presence of God.
The Day of Pentecost - Worship in the Park
Sunday, May 31 - 10:00am - Knight's Park Pavillion
We will provide hoagies, salads, beverages and desserts for after worship.
A free will offering will be collected to cover the cost of lunch.
There will be time for games, too!
NOTE: picnic tables with benches are available, or you can bring your own lawn chair.
Ushers will be available to help people from their cars to the pavillion.
Dress is casual. Wear your St. Luke's t-shirt. If you don't have one, please see Pr. Judy.
6-Week Book Study - "The Shack"
Thursdays, May 14, 21, 28 and June 11, 18, 25
7:00 pm
We will be studying the NY Times #1 Best Seller, The Shack by William Paul Young
When Mack Philips' daughter is abducted and murdered, he has a crisis of faith.
He is invited back to the shack where they found her bloodied dress.
There he encounters God in the 3 persons of the Trinity and he struggles
with his relationship with God. This book deals with many of the questions and issues
we have with God and offers some thought.
The book can be purchased online or at any bookstore.
Please let Pastor Judy know if you plan to attend.
6-Week Sermon Series
Beginning Sunday, June 14
Have you ever wondered where the litergy originated? Have you really thought
about what we say and do when we gather as the church each week?
This sermon series will help us to look at where the words come from in the Bible,
as well as help us to reflect on what we are saying or singing when we worship
and what those words really mean.
Shared Mission Initiative Men's Group
Meets the first Monday of each month.
The next meeting will be
Monday, June 1 at 7:00 pm
The Treehouse Coffee Shop
120 W. Merchant Street, Audubon
Shared Mission Initiative Women's Group
Meets the first Tuesday of each month at various locations.
We are reading People of Purpose by Robert Driver-Bishop.
The cost of the book is $8.79. Checks may be sent to
St. Luke's Lutheran Church and made payable to the same.
The next meeting will be
Tuesday, June 2 at 7:00 pm
The Legacy Diner
36 S. White Horse Pike, Audubon
Shared Mission Initiative Youth Group
for all youth 6th - 12th grade
WISSAHICKON HIKE
Saturday, May 23 9:00 am - 2:00 PM
Leaving from Holy Trinity, Audubon.
Please bring a bagged lunch, plenty of water to drink,
and wear comfortable clothes & shoes.
NEW YORK CITY
Saturday, June 20 - 8:00 am
Leaving from Holy Trinity, Audubon.
Cost of the trip is approx. $25.00 for transportation, plus money for food.
All youth in 6th grade and above are invited to attend. Please let Pastor Judy or
Bob Baumgartner know if you will be coming so we will have enough transportation.
Calendar
Wed. 5/13 10:00 am Bible Study
Sun. 5/17 9:00 am Sunday School (last day)
10:00 am Worship w/Holy Communion
11:15 am Intercessory Pray Team Meeting
2:00 pm Taizé Prayer Service (last one until fall)Wed. 5/20 10:00 am Bible Study
Thurs. 5/21 9:30 am Frank's Place
7:00 pm Book Study GroupSat. 5/23 9:00 am SMI Youth Group Hike
Sun. 5/24 10:00 am Worship w/Holy Communion - Noisy Change Offering
Mon. 5/25 Memorial Day - Office Closed
Wed. 5/27 10:00 am Bible Study
Thurs. 5/28 7:00 pm Book Study Group
Sun. 5/31 10:00 am Worship in Knight's Park (at the Pavillion)
Mon. 6/1 12:30 pm WELCA
Wed. 6/3 10:00 am Bible Study
7:00 pm SMI Men's Group
Tues. 6/2 7:00 pm SMI Women's GroupThurs. 6/4 7:00 pm NO Book Study Group
Sun. 6/7 10:00 am Worship w/Holy Communion
11:15 am Worship & Music Planning
Mon. 6/8 7:00 pm Church Council
Wed. 6/10 10:00 am Bible Study
Thurs. 6/11 7:00 pm Book Study Group
Sun. 6/14 10:00 am Worship w/Holy Communion - 1st of 6 week sermon series
Wed. 6/17 10:00 am Bible Study
Thurs. 6/18 9:30 am Frank's Place
7:00 pm Book Study Group
Sat. 6/20 8:00 am SMI Youth Group Trip to New York City
Sun. 6/21 10:00 am Worship w/Holy Communion
Wed. 6/24 10:00 am Bible Study
Thurs. 6/25 7:00 pm Book Study Group
Sun. 6/28 10:00 am Worship w/Holy Communion
