Outreach Committee’s Project – Angel Tree for Wilmer Hall
It’s that time again! The Angel Tree will be up in the Narthex this Wednesday, November 20th
Please take a name off the tree, buy the present, wrap the present, and return it to the church (with the name attached to the outside of the wrapped gift) by Sunday, December 15th. We have 25 angels on the tree this year. If we run out of angels on the tree, or you wish to participate in a different way, Wilmer Hall has submitted the following items they need (these do not have to be wrapped, but are also due by December 15th):
For the cottage:
Twin size bed comforters, bed sets XL Twin – male and female, bed pillows, towels, shower caddy, microfiber spin mop and bucket, brooms, silverware, shower curtains, bath mats, plastic bowls, plastic plates, plastic cups, electric can opener, pots and pans, coffee Keurig single, Pack ‘N Play, strollers, car seats, mattress covers – XL twin, laundry baskets, laundry detergent, small air fryers, small microwave, toaster, dorm size refrigerator, shampoo, lotion, deodorant, body wash, baby shampoo
For the residents:
Fast food gift cards, gift cards to purchase clothes, footballs, soccer balls, basketballs. Make-up, purses/shoulder bags, flat iron, no show black socks for men and women, men’s boxers (any size), cologne or perfume, outside games, Hot Wheels, wagon, dolls, educational toys, diapers (size 3,4,5), men’s t-shirts ( medium and large), men’s sleep pants (medium and large), ladies pj’s (medium and XL)
Lessons and Carols Service
Sunday, December 15th, at 3:00 pm
Come to this beautiful service performed by the St. Luke’s Choir and Mobile Vocal Arts. Spread the word and bring friends!
Dinner and a Movie
Thursday, December 19th: Gather at 6:00 pm, movie begins at 6:30 pm
Movie: Children of Men
It is 2006 dystopian action thriller film. Children of Men explores the themes of hope and faith in the face of overwhelming futility and despair. The film has been noted for its use of Christian symbolism; critics compared the characters of Theo and Kee with Joseph and Mary, calling the film a “modern-day Nativity story”.
This movie is rated R. Parental/Parishioner Discretion is advised
Bring food and enjoy the movie!
Bellingrath Gardens
Sunday, December 22nd, at 4:30 pm
Our Youth Group will be going to Bellingrath Gardens on Sunday, December 22nd. We plan on leaving the church at 4:30 pm.
This is open to anyone from the church who wants to attend.
Not just the youth group.
Tickets need to be purchased in advance: Bellingrath.org
* Tickets should be for the lights only, not the house
Christmas Eve Service
Tuesday, December 24th at 5:00 pm
Blessing of the Toys
Sunday, January 5th, at 10:00 am
When God made Adam and Eve and placed them in the garden, he put them in charge of taking good care of the earth. They named the animals and began to work with the land. Ever since then, girls and boys, women and men have enjoyed not only work but also play.
God gave us the ability to make games and invent toys to help us enjoy ourselves and enjoy growing in our love for each other. The tradition of Christmas gifts for children began with Magi from the East, who brought little Jesus three gifts of delight. So today, let us bring our favorite toy and bring them forward for a special blessing.
Twelfth Night Party
Sunday, January 5th, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
What is it: It is the last night of the Christmas season, the eve of Epiphany, when the Magi arrived
How we will celebrate: Songs and music, Christingles, Magi Crafts, Christmas “Crackers,” lots of laughter and fun.
What to bring: Ready to start your new “diet”? Bring all the sweets, candy, cheese, and crackers, ice cream, colas, punch, whatever needs to come out of your house!
Adult Education Class for Advent
Sundays, December 8th, 15th and 22nd, at 8:45 am in the Activities Room
The Spirit of Hope: An Exploration of What it Means to Expect God–the Good, the Beautiful, the True, the Awesome–to be Born into this World
Over the four Sundays of Advent–the season of hope and expectation–we will discuss what hope means for each of us in the light of our scripture and our Advent traditions. We will also dig into the profound little book, The Spirit of Hope, by the philosopher Byung-Chul Han. As Han puts it: “Amid problem solving and crisis management, life withers. It becomes survival. The breathless survival society is like a terminal patient trying everything to find a cure. But only hope can give us back that life that is more than mere survival. It is hope that opens up a meaningful horizon that reinvigorates and inspires life. Hope presents us with a future.”
Youth & Children’s Sunday School
Begins Sunday, August 11th, at the 10:00 am service
Youth will meet in the Youth Loft.
Children will meet in the Sunday School classroom.
* Youth Sunday outings will begin August 11th, 11:30 am
Women’s Prayer Group
Second Monday of each month at 10:00 am in the Parlor
You are invited to come and join our group whenever you can! If you have questions, please contact Sabrina Evans, Sevans4155@gmail.com.
Monthly Book Club
First Wednesday of each month at 12:30 pm in the Activities Room
January 8th at 12:30 pm – The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
Enjoy fellowship, food and discussion. Bring a lunch, snack or side to share!
Potluck Dinner and Game Night
Returning on January 23rd
We will be taking a break in November and December. Potluck dinner will return on January 23rd.
Exercise Class for Adults
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am to 10:00 am in the Activities Room
“Sit & Fit” class is thirty minutes of easy exercise created for the elderly and those who are physically limited.
Come as often as you feel able. Bring weights if you wish, or 2 water bottles, or just your empty hands. Feel free to invite friends.
Goodwill Voucher’s Program
Please help us with the Good Samaritan program at Goodwill. When you donate items to them, please bring along a yellow donation form from the church office. Goodwill will then send the church vouchers that we hand out to people that can use them. These vouchers work the same as cash at all Goodwill stores and provide some much needed items to people in our community. The yellow donation slips are located on the brown table outside the church office.
The church receives multiple phone calls every day from people that need those vouchers!
About St. Luke’s Parish
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
1050 Azalea Road
Mobile, Alabama 36693 Map It
Phone: 251.666.2990
Fax: 251.666.2781
Email: church@stlukesmobile.org
St. Luke’s was established over 50 years ago by a group of Episcopalians from other churches in the Mobile, Alabama area. Through the years, the church has grown in size and membership, expanding into additional buildings and eventually adding an accredited K-12 school.
About St. Luke’s School
Early Childhood & Lower School
3975 Japonica Lane
Mobile, Alabama 36693
Phone: 251.666.2991
Middle & Upper School
1400 S. University Blvd.
Mobile, Alabama 36609
Phone: 251.666.2991
St. Luke’s accredited K-12 Episcopal school is a ministry of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and serves as a learning center for values that will enhance a child’s life; the growth of mind, body, and spirit.
We hope that all students, regardless of their own religious affiliations, find their faith and understanding of God enhanced through their time with us.