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The Spectrum
June 2019 St. Luke Lutheran Church * 1400 Market Street Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-7309 info@stlukeweb.com * www.stlukeweb.com
SERVICES OF WORSHIP
Sunday, June 2nd Seventh Sunday of Easter
Confirmation Sunday
8:00am - Holy Communion in Chapel
9:30am - Holy Communion (Summer time change)
Coffee hour
***
Sunday, June 9th Pentecost
New Members Sunday
8:00am - Holy Communion in Chapel
9:30am - Holy Communion
***
Sunday, June 16th Holy Trinity
The Rev. Robert J. Deshaies, Food For The Poor
8:00am - Holy Communion in Chapel
9:30am - Holy Communion
Hunger Offering
Coffee Hour
***
Sunday, June 23rd Second Sunday after Pentecost
45th Ordination Anniversary service for The Rev. Theodore Cockley
8:00am - Holy Communion in Chapel
9:30am - Holy Communion
45th Ordination Anniversary Luncheon
***
Sunday, June 30th Third Sunday after Pentecost
8:00am - Holy Communion in Chapel
9:30am - Holy Communion
***
June 10th -16th The office will be closed for staff vacations (Pastor Jeff & Sarah Young, Office Manager). If you are in need of emergency pastoral care during this time, please call or text Pastor James West at (cell) 949-212-8644 or at St.
Mark’s Lutheran Church 570-323-4619.
Service Hours
8:00am and 9:30am Spring /Summer service
hours
OFFICE HOURS:
M & T – 9-12, 1-3;
W, Th, F – 9-12
Office Hours for Pastor LeCrone:
Monday & Tuesday 10:00AM- 2:00PM
And Thursday
10:00AM-12noon
The church office will be closed for
the week
Monday, June
10th –14th
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As the weather improves, many of us have already planned our summer vacations. Whether they are packed with activities or simply a chance to “veg out on the beach”, vacations provide us an opportunity to re-charge our batteries.
If our vacation keeps us out of town on a Sunday, we
might be tempted to take a vacation from worship while
we are getting away from everything else. As surprising
as this might seem coming from a pastor, there are times
in which a break might be helpful. Volunteer burnout,
conflicts, and other problems can make worship a drain-
ing experience.
On Vacation?
“If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea,
even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.”
-PSALM 139:9-10
And if we find worship draining, we probably should take a step back and spend some time alone with God and others we trust to figure out why.
But here’s the thing: for most of us a ‘worship vacation’ is probably due more to just not wanting to make it a priority. With that in mind, here are some thoughts that I hope will inspire you to find a place to worship while you are away this summer.
· Worshipping elsewhere reminds us of the global nature of the church. The communion table we share is bigger than the one in our own nave. Worshipping with complete strangers can be a powerful way to remember that we are part of a larger church.
· Visiting another church gives us the opportunity to experience something new. Whether it’s a Lutheran Church with a different style of worship or a completely different denomination (or independent church), experiencing something different can expand our understanding of who God is. And on a similar line of thought …
· Visiting another congregation can often lead to discovering some really great ideas. Occasionally the new things we experience might be something we want to try ourselves! If you have this experience, please feel free to share them (along with worship bulletins) with me or anyone on Music and Worship! Here’s an ex-ample of how visiting a new church can inspire new ideas: a few months ago, we changed the inside cover of the bulletin to provide visitors a welcome and overview of worship at St. Luke. That idea came from someone who saw it at another church while travelling! And speaking of visitors …
· Worshipping in a new church gives us insight on what it is like to be an outsider. When you’re the outsid-er, the way a congregation makes you feel welcome (or not) can be very educational. If you share those lessons back home, it could help make St. Luke an even more hospitable place than it already is. Through our collective experiences at other churches, we can learn a lot about how to welcome visitors into St. Luke.
I HOPE YOU’LL CONSIDER WORSHIPPING ON VACATION IF YOU GET THE CHANCE THIS SUM-
MER. AFTER ALL, GOD NEVER TAKES A VACATION FROM US. BLESSINGS!
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OUTREACH MINISTRY
LUNCH WITH PASTOR We had a big crowd at Pier 87 in May, and all had an enjoyable
time. The favorite off the menu was the Reuben Sandwich, and of course, with fries. We had
agreed on Le Jeune Chef as June’s restaurant of choice. However, the restaurant is closed
for lunch due to a large party function. So, how about we go to the Villa (everybody’s fa-
vorite) on Wednesday, June 19, 12:00 noon? The restaurant’s address is 2016 E. Third
St. No need to make a reservation, just come and enjoy the fellowship of fellow members
and Pastor Jeff.
BREAKFAST AND BIBLE During the summer months we will take a break. Look for
September’s re-start in the newsletter and bulletins.
SEW FINE QUILTERS The Sew Fin Quilters have completed another successful year of making quilts for Lutheran
World Relief, The Gate House and Shepherd of The Streets.
“120” Quilts were made thanks to:
Thank you to everyone who donated fabric, thread, and sheets.
A special Thank You to the St. Luke Thrivent members who provided financial sup-
port to purchase batting and other sewing needs.
We will not meet through the summer but will start again Monday, Sept. 9th.
The Shawl Ministry and Sew Fine Quilters Luncheon will be held Monday,
June 3rd 12noon in Bell Hall.
Cindy Belles
Lee Bellott
Karen Bergren
Wanda Gardner
Marjorie Holland
Rose Husband
Judy Keller
Nick Keller
Sally Labenberg
Jan Matz
Nancy McCarty
Ann Morgan
Lynn Shade
Mary Jane Webster
Joann Wolfe
Janet Yoas
Diane Gonzalez
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Mark your Calendar: The preschool yard sale will be July 19th and 20th!! We hope you have been putting your treasures aside for the annual yard sale.
June 1st the church will star t accepting donations for the Pre-School Yard Sale. Please put your items in the “blue” room. We are requesting that no TVs or electronics be donated. Donations will be taken during office hours (and Sunday mornings). Monday & Tuesday 9am-12noon (closed for lunch 12noon-1pm) and 1pm –3pm; Wednesday-Friday 9am –12noon.
If you need assistance with your items, please contact Lynn Shade at 570-971-2422. Thank you all for your continued support of our Pre-school.
The Annual Preschool at St. Luke
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING DATES IN JUNE
June 2nd - Summer Worship Time Change 8am and 9:30am and
Pentecost and Confirmation Sunday
June 9th - New Members Sunday
June 14th and 15th - Synod Assembly
June 16th - Trinity Sunday, Food For The Poor and last Choir Sunday
June 23rd - 45th Ordination Anniversary service and coffee hour
for The Rev. Theodore Cockley
***Food For The Poor ***
Please join us Sunday, June16th to hear The Rev. Robert J. Deshaies speak at the service about
the ministry providing direct relief to the poor throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.
Father Deshaies will share personal witness about Food For The Poor’s mission to care for the
destitute as a means of living out the Gospel mandate to love one another.
Fr. Deshaies was ordained in 1975. After 20 years as Pastor of St. Benedict Episcopal Church
in Florida, he has joined Food For The Poor to promote our mission work in the Third World.
Please join us in welcoming Father Deshaies Sunday, June 16th.
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David Bailey June 01
Kirk Fisher June 02
Charles Lamade June 02
Stanley Wicks June 02
Raymond Schreckengast June 04
Jennifer Johnson June 05
Mary Bellott June 07
Thomas Morrison June 10
Roderick Strother June 10
Diane Kohler June 11
Michael Eshleman June 12
Stephanie Fortin June 12
Ashleigh Schuler June 12
Robert McCullough III June 14
Mackenzie Bloom June 15
Heather Coates Allegar June 15
Celina Hasko June 15
Judith Collins June 16
Jocelyn Fisher June 16
Olivia Strother June 16
Drake Bailey June 18
Kay Creveling June 18
Gianna Backner June 21
Diane Gonzalez June 21
Jon Jean June 21
Ethan Clark June 23
Linda DeLong June 23
Diana Bailey June 25
Kylie Beck June 25
Joann Wolfe June 25
Susan Duchman June 27
Ethan Strother June 27
Kenneth Kelley June 28
Daniel Erhard June 29
Cynthia Belles June 30
Happy Anniversary........ Mr. & Mrs. Schuman 6/4
Mr. & Mrs. Edmonds 6/7
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Hiller 6/7
Dr. & Mrs. Charles Mahler 6/12
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Young 6/14
Dr. & Mrs. Oscar Knade 6/15
Mr. & Mrs. William Merkel 6/15
Mr. & Mrs. Rod Lentz-Strother 6/19
Mr. & Mrs. David DeLong 6/20
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Taormina 6/22
Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Wolfe 6/22
Dr. & Mrs. Jere Eshleman 6/23
Dr. & Mrs. Trish Whelan 6/23
Mr. & Mrs. Kaye Blair 6/28
Dr. & Mrs. John Kelsey 6/29
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Markle 6/30
(We’re sorry if we missed any one. If we did, please contact the office so we can add you to our computer records.)
Happy Birthday
to our members celebrating in June:
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Date Greeters Usher Acolyte Lector Asst. Min. Administrant Comm. Helpers
2nd
8:00
Chris Knaur John McNassor John
McNassor
9:30 Cindy &
Terry Belles
Dwight Rhodes Bob Larson Janna Seyler Ali Wyland
Halle Clark
Susan Horn
Chip
Edmonds
Mark Bergren/
Carol Steck
Bob & Kathy Borch/
Karen Scampone
9th
8:00
Chris Knaur Jim Donnell Jim Donnell
9:30 Joan &
Hank Knaus
Same
Janna Seyler
Jay Nau Marilyn
Eshleman
Charles Mextorf/
Dan Lamade
Strother Family
16th
8:00
Chris Knaur Nancy McCarty Nancy McCarty
9:30 Chris Pysher
Same Olivia Strother
Scott Seyler Melanie Taormina
Charles Mahler/
Nancy Wood
Hanne Schuman, Nancy & Keith
Wood
23rd
8:00
Chris Knaur Ed Kelly Ed Kelly
9:30 Leah Lewis & Becky
Lewis
Same
Ethan Strother
Wilma Reeder Mark Bergren
Marilyn Eshleman/
Patty Durand
Fortin Family
30th
8:00
Chris Knaur Sue Beidler Sue Beidler
9:30 Mary Jane Webster
Same
Madalyn Fortin
Nancy Wood Charles Mahler
Linda & Bill Liptak
Charles Mahler/ Alice & Karen
Baldys
Date Coffee Hour
Flower Delv. Counters Lay Callers Comm. Clean-up
Nursery Altar Care
2nd
Coffee hour Rick & Diane Gonzalez
Becky Lewis /Sue Beidler
Mark Bergren/ Charles Mahler
Melanie Taormina/
Carole Harris
Joann Wolfe/ Kara Hershey
Linda Liptak
9th Nancy McCarty/ Joann Wolfe
Nancy McCarty/
Linda Wolfe
Hanne & George
Schuman
Kathy Bork
Open if Needed
Linda Liptak
16th Coffee Hour
Larry & Sandy Moyer
Terry Belles/ David Horn
Terry & Cindy Belles
MJ Webster Open if Needed
Linda Liptak
23rd
Special Coffee
Hour /lunch
Richard & Lore Tignor
Hank & Joan Knaus
Dan & Barb Lamade
MJ Webster Open if Needed
Linda Liptak
30th David & Diana Bailey
Janet Yoas & Chris Pysher
Bill & Linda Liptak
Richard & Lore Tignor
Open if Needed
Linda Liptak
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BLOOD DRIVE
HOSTED BY LIZ GOOD
St. Luke Lutheran Church in Bell Hall
Friday, June 7th
1pm- 6pm
For more information, go to
https://www.redcross.org/
SOME EVENTS
HAPPENING IN OUR AREA
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