Sunday, July 21, 2019
This Sunday
Dear St. Luke Community,
Acoustic Sunday this Sunday as we welcome talented musicians and incorporate traditional hymns with secular contemporary and Christian songs.
This Sunday we also begin our Summer Sermon Series, “Upon Request” where I take requests from you on scripture and/or topic you’d like to hear more about.
This week in worship, I’ll respond to this request from Laura Hislop. “I’d like a sermon on worrying and why we shouldn’t.”
I’m sure I’ve preached on it before, but because I consider myself a professional worrier, I’m more than grateful to preach on it again. The entire worship will be built around this theme as each song is introduced with accompanying scripture and reflection.
I hope you can make it to worship and invite your friends.
Next Sunday, the 28th we look at Mary Dill’s request on John 14:6 “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” That’s a scripture many of us struggle with and I look forward to wrestling with God on that one.
There’s one more slot available so if you have a topic and/or scripture that you’d like to hear more about, please email me.
See you Sunday,
outreach and Deacon Ministry
All are welcome to attend
St. Vincent’s Call for Assistance ~ On July 2nd Kathleen M. received a call from Raphael at St Vincent’s whom she had met at a Grateful Gatherings event. He told her a story of a family of 5 with 3 kids: Lilly 2, Byron 5 & Karen 9. They had one bed in their home but GG couldn’t help so St Luke put out an email and sure enough, Mike Hislop said he saw it and knew this was something he could do right now for those kids. Moved by Mike’s generosity, Joanne T. provided new sheets & blankets, Kathleen and Michael B. provided 4 new fluffy pillows. The smile on the children’s face when Kathleen and Michael delivered the bunkbed & bedding on July 11th was priceless. We can’t help every time but we were able to help this time! It was awesome.
Grateful Gatherings ~ Saturday, July 27th 8:00 AM-12: 30 PM
GG Mission: To bring hope to families in need. We help furnish homes when a family transitions from homelessness or crisis into a new home. Information about this month’s families is on the GG website gratefulgatherings.org. Bring donations to St. Luke 8:30-10:30. Use the green pew envelope (write GG) to donate today.
Mill Street Meal Providers ~ Monday, August 5th, Group B
The first Monday of each month Group A or Group B is assigned a meal item to provide (fruit, milk & bread, main, salad, vegetable, dessert). The volunteers bring a different food item every other month. Please contact Stacy Bischoff at
for information.
Street Chaplaincy ~ August 20th
This is our first call for volunteers to help serve on the evening. John Lenser will be leading the charge and be the go-to on the evening. Once John has finalized his menu, another email will go out with food needs for the evening. If you’re interested in serving, please EMAIL Michael B. at
KIVA.ORG ~ St. Luke’s Women’s Association has supported KIVA for many years. KIVA is a San Francisco based non-profit that offers individuals or groups the opportunity to make a $25 or larger loan in many countries. KIVA will be a St Luke Deacon’s Cause in the Fall.
6th Annual Pedal for Protein ~ September 22nd – 28th, Let's ride!
Supports food bank pantries & projects to help feed hungry people in Northern California. Organized by The Hunger Task Force of the Presbytery of the Redwoods, 100% of all donations go to food projects. Fundraising Goal: $60,000 YTD raised is $1500. “Gal. 6:9 Let us not become weary from doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” PEDALFORPROTEIN.COM. for information.
Upcoming Events & Announcements
All are welcome to attend
Acoustic Sundays ~ THIS SUNDAY, 10:00 AM
A relaxed service with guitars, drums, and keyboard where we blend secular popular songs and modern easy to sing hymns. Upcoming Aug. 18th & Sept. 15th.
Greener Church? ~ Would you like to see St. Luke do a better job of being conscientious concerning recycling? Are there other ways you’ve observed we can do better? As God’s called caregivers of this planet, we can always do a little better. Please email Nicole if you’d like to help.
Summer Book Club ~ Rev. Trotter will be reading Holy Envy, Finding God in the Faith of Others, by Barbara Brown Taylor. She invites others to purchase the book and join her for a discussion and social time over brunch on August 25th. (Place to be determined) If interested please email Nicole.
Summer Sermon Series “Upon Request" ~ July 21st, 28th & August 4th
Rev Trotter will preach upon request. Perhaps there’s a scripture, topic or question you’ve wished to hear addressed in a sermon. Just email Nicole your request and there’s a good chance it will be the topic of one of those Sunday sermons.
Ongoing Events
All are welcome to attend
St. Luke Groups ~ The following ongoing groups will resume in September: Bible Study, St Luke Choir Rehearsal, St. Luke Women’s Bridge, Morning Women's Spirituality Group, Pizza and Theology, Session and Deacons.
Save The Date
All are welcome to attend
Fall Speaker Series ~ September 8th, 15th, 22nd after worship. Professor Greg Love returns for a Fall Speaker series on ‘The Change Towards Wholeness.” Looking at opposing views of how we change.
St Luke’s Annual Fundraiser Dinner & Auction ~ October 6th
St Luke’s Christmas Concert ~ December 8th, 4 PM
St Luke’s Christmas Concert followed by a reception in the Bayview room.
Summer Music Series ~ Guest Musicians
July 28~ Christopher Pilcher, Bass Baritone
August 4~ Ann Davis Nilsson, Piano
August 11~ Hymn Sing
August 18~ Acoustic Sunday
August 25~ Diane Yermack, Mezzo Soprano
September 1~ Courtney and Kelsey McGiver, Horn/Stringed Bass
September 8~ Erich Miller, Percussion
September 15~ Acoustic Sunday