Sunday, January 12, 2020
This Sunday
Dear St. Luke Community,
Back when I was Director of Family Ministry and particularly the Sunday School program, I would often say to the teachers of preschoolers; “If the children know they’re loved by God, Jesus and their church community, then you’re doing your job and fulfilling the mission of the church.”
It’s a timeless message and should be taken in repeatedly at any age.
Yesterday, I was killing time in between appointments at a book store. I decided to browse the children’s section in the off chance they might have a section that would carry a book to explain baptism to our church preschoolers Ben and Will.
I found no such section, but my eye was immediately drawn to this title; A Love Letter.
In the story three animals receive a love letter, though none are sure from where the letter came, it changes the way they live their lives.
The letter reads;
If God wrote us a letter on the day of our Baptism, I imagine this could be the letter.
What more is there to say?
See you Sunday,
Nicole
Outreach and Deacon Ministry
All are welcome to attend
KIVA ~
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. Go to KIVA.org for information and to make a loan.
St. Luke’s Winter Food Drive Barrel ~
St. Luke is collecting canned proteins/meats: Beans, Peanut Butter, Tuna, Salmon, Sardines, Ham, Chicken, Turkey, Beef. You may also donate using the green envelope with the notation FOOD DRIVE. $1 = 2 Meals!
Grateful Gatherings ~ Saturday, February 1st, 8:00 AM-12:30 PM
GG is kicking off 2020 by fully furnishing “new” apartments of two formerly homeless single moms. Read about the families at https://tinyurl.com/gratefulgatheringsmarin-feb1. Also, there is a list of furniture and household items needed and sign-ups for donations. Bring donations to St. Luke on Sat. February 1st between 8:30 am and 10:30 am. GG provides receipts for your tax-deductible donation.
Mill Street Meal Providers ~ Monday, February 3rd, 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.
Upcoming Events & Announcements
All are welcome to attend
Acoustic Sunday ~ January 19th and February 16th
Please join us for a relaxed service with guitars, piano and percussion (and occasional surprises) where we blend secular popular songs and hymns.
Congregational Meeting ~ February 2nd after worship
(Finger foods will be available) We'll gather in the Bayview room to discuss and vote on; Election of Elders & Deacons, review & approval of staff salaries, review and approval of annual budget and committee annual reports.
2020 Per Capita ~
Please use the yellow pew envelopes for your $31.43 Per Capita. Please write “Per Capita” on the envelope and on memo line of your check. Per Capita connects Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations and mid councils with the work of the wider church. As the primary source of funding for the Office of the General Assembly (OGA), it is how Presbyterians mutually and equitably share the costs of moving the church forward in the 21st century. The per capita contribution breakdown for 2020, General Assembly: $8.95, Synod of the Pacific: $5.22, Presbytery: $17.26.
“Per Capita is crucial to the overall health of the PC(USA), because it binds presbyteries, synods, and congregations together in one church.”
– J. Herbert Nelson, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly PC(USA)
Mission Trip Opportunity with SRFPC~
Last year SLPC members Carlene McCart, Skipper Cummings and Jim Tillson joined the First Presbyterian SR team on a mission trip to Texas. This year the group is going to Omaha, Nebraska, April 19-25. The work will be guided by Omaha Rapid Response and includes removing and replacing studs in walls, installing insulation and drywall, and laying flooring, etc., no construction experience is needed. Please email Ralph Purdy for more information at
Men’s Cursillo Weekend ~ April 23rd-26th
This is a weekend that will deepen your spiritual journey, deepen relationships and lead you into new friendships that could last a lifetime. It is one of those experiences that is difficult to put into words but will be well worth your while. For more info, please email John Bischoff at
St. Luke Men's Group 2020 ~
Meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of every other month at 6 PM: March 3rd, May 5th, July 7th, Sept. 1st, and Nov. 3rd. Please put these dates on your schedule and plan on attending. John Lenser is looking for volunteers to host a dinner meeting at your home on these dates. Please email John
if you are willing to host and if there is a specific date that works for you.
Ongoing Events
All are welcome to attend
Bible Study - Wednesdays at 9:30 AM
St. Luke Choir Rehearsal - Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
Women's Spirituality Group - Thursdays at 9:00 AM
Deacons Meeting - 2nd Tuesday, January 14th, 6:00 PM
Pizza and Theology (canceled Dec.) - 3rd Tuesday, January 21st, 7:00 PM
St. Luke Women’s Bridge - 4th Tuesday, January 27th, 10:30 AM
Session Meeting - 4th Tuesday, January 27th, 7:00 PM