Sunday, April 28, 2019
This Sunday
Dear St. Luke Community,
This past week, on Easter morning we woke to the horrific news of the attacks in Sri Lanka. It was not easy to celebrate the resurrection of Christ knowing such evil and suffering were taking place while we sang alleluia. And yet, that’s what we’re called to do as Christians; to feel compassion alongside those who suffer offering hope for the hopeless. At times it’s hard to imagine that religion has done more good than harm. There are those who would argue that it’s done more harm than good.
The first followers of Christ began their ministry amid persecution and threats. (Our reading this Sunday; Acts 5:27-32) As we move towards this coming Sunday, we continue to embrace the risen Christ who calls on us to witness love for the world by helping to repair and stand up to what is unjust. The love of God has the last word. As followers of Christ, it’s up to us, with God’s help, to recognize when and where that love is called for and help bring it to fruition. At times that means standing up to power systems, even if it means going to jail as it did for the apostles and others throughout history. God alone is Lord of the conscience.[1] or as Peter, the Apostles said, “We must obey God rather than any human authority. (Acts 5:29)
There will be people who tell us we’re wrong. Which is why it’s more important than ever to have a Christlike heart and to follow him as though he lives inside of you, is a part of you, because he does and is. That’s part of what we celebrated Easter morning. As the holy center of our lives, He becomes the heart that reveals our conscience. He lets us know what is right and what is just in a world that will often get it wrong.
An individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is, in reality, expressing the highest respect for the law.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
See you Sunday,
Nicole
[1] Presbyterian Book of Order
Upcoming Events & Announcements
All are welcome to attend
Prayer Shawl Ministry ~
St. Luke’s Prayer Shawl Ministry is looking for knitters whose contributions are needed to supplement our shrinking supply of available shawls. The shawls are given to anyone undergoing treatment for or recovery from a major illness or surgery. Please email Joanne at
for information.
Mill Street Meal Providers ~ Monday, May 6th GROUP A
The first Monday of the month. Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Stacy Bischoff at
or 415233-3406 for information.
2019 Schedule for the St. Luke’s Men’s Group ~ Tuesday, May 7th, 6:00 PM Mech’s home: 146 DuBois St SR. Socializing & dining 6-8:30 PM. Bring friends, it’s a great opportunity to introduce them to St. Luke and the Men’s Group.
Vision Impaired of Marin Annual Luncheon ~ Saturday, May 11th 12:00 PM
Las Gallinas Community Church at Las Gallinas & Lucas Valley Rd. This Mother’s Day luncheon is sponsored by the deacons and Outreach committee of St Luke! St Luke has hosted this annual luncheon for many years. Bread 7 Roses will be entertaining.
Bring A Friend to Acoustic & Waffle Sunday ~ May 19th, 10:00 AM
Please join us for Acoustic Sunday, a more relaxed worship service followed by waffles in the Bayview room. Bring a Friend Sunday is a time we encourage our members to bring neighbors, friends, family, and grandchildren.
ICC Workshop ~ Soul Collage ~ Saturday, May 25, 9:00-4:00 PM
Interfaith Counseling Center, 15 Austin Avenue, San Anselmo, CA 94960 $85 Reserve through email:
. Soulcollage® is an imaginative and intuitive collage process, a powerful medium to embark on this soulful exploration. We’ll create a deck of cards, gathering images that speak to us. Filled with deep personal meaning, our cards are a visual narrative of our own unique life story. The day will include the enjoyment of poetry, guided meditation, inquiry, and reflection. Please bring your own lunch and snacks; tea and water provided. The Art of Imagination, Intuition, and Inquiry led by Diana Arsenian, a certified Soul Collage facilitator and Jan Reynolds is a credentialled spiritual director. Submitted by Kathleen Murphy.
REST ~ Street Chaplaincy ~
Provides a weekly dinner for our roofless friends. St Luke is participating in volunteering at the dinners. The next date is to be determined. For information or to volunteer contact Michael Baranowski at 415.519.8769,
Continuing Events
All are welcome to attend
Bible Study ~ Wednesdays, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
St Luke Choir Rehearsal ~ Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 PM in the Sanctuary
Morning Women's Spirituality Group ~ Thursdays, 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Deacons Meeting ~ 2nd Tuesday or the month, May 14th, 6:00 PM
Acoustic Sunday ~ May 19th 10:00 AM
St. Luke Women’s Bridge Group ~ Mon. May 20th & Tues. May 28th, 10:30 AM
Pizza and Theology ~ 3rd Tuesday of the month, May 21st, 6:30 PM, Creekside, SA
Session ~ 4th Tuesday of the month, May 28th, 7:00 PM
Deacon Ministry
Serving San Pedro Elementary ~
The Deacons of St Luke reached out to our neighbors, San Pedro Elementary, to inquire about needs they might have for their 600 students. Thanks to the efforts of Jan Smith who met with the Principal and the Community Liaison for the school, we learned of the following items that would help them greatly. We will collect beginning the week after Easter through the month of May. You may drop NEW or GENTLY USED items off in the church office during office hours (M, W, Th 10:00-1) or on Sundays.
Basic stretch pants for kids to change into as needed. Size 4-8.
Underwear and socks size 4-8,
Adult size 5-8 hiking boots,
Duffle bags and sleeping bags for kids
Target Gift Cards